Vucevic totaled 24 points (10-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 16 rebounds, five assists and three blocks over 31 minutes during Saturday's 122-116 victory over San Antonio.

EDGE Analysis

Vucevic feasted on a San Antonio frontcourt comprised of Jeremy Sochan, Dominick Barlow and Sandro Mamukelashvili -- additionally evident through Tre Jones being San Antonio's leading rebounder. Vucevic led Chicago in scoring and has now attempted at least 17 shots in three of five contests since returning from a groin strain.

Vucevic closed with 18 points (9-17 FG, 0-5 3Pt), 15 rebounds, three assists and one block in 40 minutes during Wednesday's 124-119 overtime victory over the Rockets.

EDGE Analysis

Vucevic had a strong performance and made his presence felt down low on both ends of the court. Vucevic is always going to find ways to produce as long as he remains in the starting lineup, but perhaps the biggest fantasy downfall of his return to the starting unit is the huge downgrade in Andre Drummond's value. Vucevic is expected to remain as Chicago's starting center when the Bulls take on the Warriors on Friday.

Vucevic will return to the starting lineup Wednesday and won't be on a minutes restriction, Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Since missing five games with a groin injury, Vucevic has come off the bench and played 25 and 30 minutes, respectively, in his two most recent appearances. However, Vucevic is now set to replace Andre Drummond in the starting lineup and play closer to his average of 33.6 minutes per contest.

Vucevic amassed 21 points (10-18 FG, 1-3 3Pt), 10 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 30 minutes off the bench during Monday's 119-112 overtime win over the Hornets.

EDGE Analysis

In his second game back from a groin injury, Vucevic played more minutes than starting center Andre Drummond, but both big men delivered 20-10 performances. Drummond was a revelation during Vucevic's five-game absence, and while the latter should eventually regain his starting role, coach Billy Donovan is likely to do everything he can to keep both players productive, which could mean a slightly reduced workload for Vucevic.

Vucevic (groin) has been upgraded to available and will play Monday against the Hornets.

EDGE Analysis

Vucevic came off the bench in his first game back from injury, and it appears the Bulls will try to slowly increase his workload until he can play without any restriction. As it stands, he's expected to split relatively even playing time with Andre Drummond until then.

Vucevic (groin) is considered probable to play Monday against Charlotte.

EDGE Analysis

Vucevic logged 25 minutes off the bench Friday in his return from a five-game absence due to a left adductor strain. His presence on the injury report is attributed to the same injury, but it can likely be attributed to routine maintenance for the big man.

Vucevic (groin) played 25 minutes and finished with 11 points (5-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt), seven rebounds and three assists in Friday's 104-91 win over the Hornets.

EDGE Analysis

In his return from a five-game absence due to a left groin strain, the Bulls elected to ease Vucevic back into the mix in a bench role. In his first appearance as a reserve since the 2016-17 season, Vucevic ended up splitting the playing time at center nearly down the middle with fill-in starter Andre Drummond, who logged 23 minutes. The playing time should gradually tilt back in Vucevic's favor once the groin injury is further in the rear-view mirror, though it wouldn't be surprising if the 33-year-old's minutes ceiling was a bit lower than it had been in previous seasons. Even before he missed time with the injury, Vucevic's offensive efficiency was well down from 2022-23, as he came into Friday's game averaging 16.5 points on 45.2 percent shooting from the field, his lowest rate since his rookie campaign.

Vucevic (groin) is available for Friday's game against the Hornets, but he'll be on a minutes restriction and operate off the bench, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vucevic has missed five straight games, and Andre Drummond has flourished during that time, so the former's minutes restriction isn't surprising. Coach Billy Donovan said earlier this week that Vucevic didn't have a timetable to return and wouldn't practice this week, but the big man has a history of playing through pain, appearing in at least 70 games in four straight seasons, excluding the pandemic-shortened 2019-20 campaign. He'll be limited to 23-25 minutes Friday.

Vucevic (groin) is questionable for Friday's game against Charlotte.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Billy Donovan said Tuesday that Vucevic didn't have a timetable to return and wouldn't practice this week, so his questionable designation is a bit of a surprise. It wouldn't be surprising to see him sit once again Friday, but he at least appears to be in the mix to return. Assuming Vucevic remains sidelined, Andre Drummond should continue to see increased run in the frontcourt.

Coach Billy Donovan said Tuesday that Vucevic (groin) doesn't have a clear return timetable, and he won't practice this week, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vucevic has missed three straight games due to a left groin strain and will likely miss at least a few more. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported at the end of December that the big man would be sidelined for 7-to-10 days, but it looks like his absence will extend well past that timeline. Given Vucevic isn't practicing yet, it's safe to label him week-to-week until the team provides a clearer update. Andre Drummond has been stellar in Vucevic's absence thus far, but Chicago has also deployed smaller lineups when the veteran isn't available, using both Patrick Williams and Terry Taylor at center.