On Friday, the Bulls were still processing All-Star center Nikola Vucevic’s positive test for the coronavirus on Thursday, which immediately sent him into the NBA’s health and safety protocol.
“Obviously, , he was getting his rhythm back and everything like that.
From a basketball standpoint, the Bulls plan to handle Vucevic’s absence with a mix-and-match approach based on matchups.
The Bulls were aware of a report that the NBA is close to announcing a ruling on tampering allegations related to the August sign-and-trade for guard Lonzo Ball, but they continue to withhold comment on the matter.