While the future of the Atlanta Hawks’ starting center spot is unsettled, it’s unlikely they will be answering that question this season. Clint Capela has been solid while the backup rotation of Onyeka Okongwu and Larry Nance Jr is largely solid to make an impact in most matchups.
However, the Golden State Warriors might need to make a bigger move at that position quickly. Steph Curry is only getting older and the roster around him could certainly use a more offensively dynamic option at the center spot than Trayce Jackson-Davis, Draymond Green or Kevon Looney. As a result, there have been a lot of rumors about their interest in Nikola Vučević.
According to Anthony Slater, Marcus Thompson II and Sam Amick of The Athletic, Vučević has become a “more discussed” trade option for the Warriors than disgruntled Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. The Bulls center is currently averaging 20.4 points, 10.1 rebounds and 3.3 assists on 55.8/43.6/83.3 shooting splits. For the Warriors’ system, Vučević’s ability to shoot north of 40% from deep on 4.8 attempts a game would fit perfectly…