The Chicago Bulls expect second-year forward Matas Buzelis to develop into one of the centerpiece playmakers of the offense this season.

The Bulls first acquired Vucevic back in 2021 in a trade with the Orlando Magic. As an All-Star-level talent, he was viewed as someone who could help Chicago compete alongside Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan. Now that the roster is centered around young talent, he no longer fits the organization's timeline.

Per a report by NBA Insider Jake Fischer, Jonathan Kuminga and his representation were exploring sign-and-trade scenarios with the Chicago Bulls. “I do know that Kuminga’s representation was trying to figure out some sign and trade scenario that would’ve gotten both Josh Giddey and Jonathan Kuminga paid in Chicago,

"His agent Aaron Turner has held numerous discussions with Warriors officials in Las Vegas, league sources tellThe Stein Line, with the hope of securing a contract — even a short-term contract — that pays at least $25 million in average annual salary

Tension is brewing in Chicago as Josh Giddey, a key piece of the Bulls’ future, faces an uncertain contract standoff.