The Chicago Bulls locker room is going to have a long week ahead of them after losing two of their last three games–all against the Miami Heat since Thursday night.
More News: Bulls making notable ‘movement’ in Giannis Antetokounmpo odds
Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times reported on Sunday night that the locker room is growing frustrated with the front office, even after the team traded for two second-round picks and Dario Saric from the Sacramento Kings.
With Sunday night’s 134-91 loss the Heat, the Bulls fell to 24-26 on the season. They’re in control of the Eastern Conference’s No. 9 seed before the trade deadline on Thursday. In the meantime, Chicago will play the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday.
Per Cowley, Bulls center Nikola Vucevic wasn’t afraid to criticize the front office following Sunday night’s rather lopsided loss. He thinks the roster needs to make moved to “take the next step” and get out of sputtering in April during the Play-In Tournament.
“You know it’s not fun when you’re in the same position year after year, and especially when you can’t get out of that play-in, you get stuck behind Miami every time, so we’ll see how it goes,” Vucevic said.
“But yeah, I think this team does need some things that can definitely help us to go forward, take that next step, and we’ll see what happens.”
The Chicago Bulls need physicality
Nov 4, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) walks off the court after an NBA game against the Philadelphia 76ers at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
More News: Bulls have framework for Coby White trade with Timberwolves: Report
Vucevic suggested the front office and executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas hadn’t done enough to give Chicago size.
“Mainly we need some size and athleticism,” Vucevic said. “We’re pretty undersized at most positions. I think that’s it, that would be the main thing. Because the way the league is right now and a lot of teams have these big wings, I think that’s something that can definitely help us if we add some of that.
“Just the way the game has changed, the way the game has evolved, most teams their two, three and four are 6-8, 6-9, and we don’t really have that.”
Ouch.
Vucevic isn’t wrong. And it’s hurting the Bulls against the better teams in the association.
Chicago isn’t going to the playoffs as is. With seven players on the roster headed for free agency, it’s time for Karnisovas to trade core members of the team away or bring a big-time star to the Bulls.
Early in the season, the Bulls looked hot, but couldn’t close out against teams with star power. That trend will continue until a superstar comes to Chicago, be it through the draft, free agency, or trade.
For More Chicago Sports:
Follow me on Twitter at @JordanSig, and follow us @ChiCitySports23. You can also reach out to Jordan Sigler via email at [email protected]. To read more of our articles and keep up to date on the latest in ALL of Chicago sports, click here! Chicago Bears, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Bulls are struggling to get draft capital for star player at NBA trade deadline
Read More
For More Great Chicago Sports Content
Get the latest Chicago sports news, analysis, and breaking stories on the Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks, Cubs, White Sox, Sky, and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News, so you never miss a story on your favorite Chicago teams.
Follow us on Twitter at @chicitysports23 for more great content. We appreciate you taking time to read our articles. To interact more with our community and keep up to date on the latest in Chicago sports news, JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP by CLICKING HERE