The Chicago Bulls have been busy on Tuesday ahead of the NBA trade deadline.
After pulling off a three-team deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons that brought in young guard Jaden Ivey, the Bulls have now worked out another trade. This time, Chicago sent out center Nikola Vucevic to the Boston Celtics, along with a second-round pick, for Anfernee Simons and a second-round pick.
ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania was the first to report the news of the trade between the Bulls and Celtics.
“BREAKING: The Chicago Bulls are trading center Nikola Vucevic and a second-round pick to the Boston Celtics for Anfernee Simons and a second-round pick, sources tell ESPN,” Charania wrote on X.
Chicago has been wheeling and dealing. Now, it will be interesting to see if the Bulls are done or if there are more changes coming.
The Chicago Bulls Have Been Looking to Trade Nikola Vucevic
Over the last couple of years, Vucevic has been connected to trade rumors quite heavily. It was just a matter of time before the Bulls decided to move him in a deal.
During the 2025-26 NBA season with Chicago, Vucevic has played in 48 games. He has averaged 16.9 points per game to go along with nine rebounds and 3.8 assists, while also shooting 50.5 percent from the floor and 37.6 percent from three-point range.
As for what Chicago is getting back, Simons adds another talented guard to the roster. He’s a capable scorer who could be an impact piece for the Bulls in the future if they choose to work out a new contract with him after the season comes to an end.
So far this season with Boston, Simons has played in 49 games. He has come off of the bench in all of those appearances and averaged 14.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists. Simons has shot 44 percent overall and 39.5 percent from the three-point line.
Expect to continue hearing rumors surrounding Chicago ahead of the Thursday trade deadline. However, Vucevic is now gone and on his way to the Celtics.
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