Josh Giddey Makes Bulls History (Again), Chicago Rediscovers Its Groove, and Trade Rumors Swirl Around Coby White and Nikola Vucevic
The Chicago Bulls are closing out the calendar year with a little momentum, a bit of déjà vu, and one very familiar name rewriting the franchise record books-again.
Josh Giddey Joins Elite Company in Bulls Lore
Josh Giddey continues to carve out a place for himself in Bulls history, and he’s doing it at a pace that’s impossible to ignore. In Chicago’s Dec. 23 win over the Atlanta Hawks-its fourth straight victory-Giddey recorded the fastest triple-double in franchise history, needing just 20 minutes and 20 seconds to get it done.
Let that sink in: a triple-double in barely over a half of basketball.
That performance added yet another line to his growing resume in Chicago. He had already become the first Bull since Michael Jordan to post back-to-back triple-doubles, and he remains the only player not named Jordan in franchise history to record a 15-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist game.
Only Jordan (26) and Scottie Pippen (15) have more triple-doubles in a Bulls uniform. Giddey is already third on that list. And league-wide, only Nikola Jokic has more triple-doubles this season.
If the Bulls keep trending upward and climb back into the thick of the Eastern Conference race, it’s hard to argue against Giddey earning his first All-Star nod. He’s not just filling up box scores-he’s giving Chicago a legitimate engine to run its offense through.
The Bulls Are Starting to Look Like Themselves Again
Remember how the Bulls opened the season? That 6-1 start, the five-game win streak, the surprising depth-it was all clicking. Then came the injuries, and with them, a slide down the standings that felt all too familiar.
But now? The Bulls are getting healthy, and the results are starting to mirror those early-season highs.
Chicago has ripped off four straight wins, including back-to-back victories over the Cleveland Cavaliers and a wild 152-150 shootout win over the Hawks-the highest-scoring NBA game this season. The common thread? Balanced scoring and a bench that’s back to punching above its weight.
In the Dec. 17 win over Cleveland, seven Bulls scored in double figures. Two nights later, in a road rematch, seven more hit double digits. Against Atlanta, nine players reached that mark.
That’s not just depth-it’s chemistry. When Billy Donovan has a full rotation at his disposal, this team shares the ball, spreads the floor, and plays with a rhythm that’s hard to defend. The Bulls are winning the way they were built to win-by committee.
It’s not just a hot streak. It’s a return to form.
Trade Winds Picking Up Around Coby White and Nikola Vucevic
As the Feb. 5 trade deadline approaches, the rumor mill is starting to churn-and two Bulls are right in the middle of it.
According to league chatter, a potential trade framework involving both Coby White and Nikola Vucevic has been making the rounds, particularly in connection with the Atlanta Hawks. While nothing is imminent, and there’s no official link between the two teams just yet, the idea of packaging both players in a single deal has caught the attention of front offices.
It makes sense. White and Vucevic are arguably the two most movable pieces on the Bulls’ roster if Chicago decides to retool on the fly. Each brings value on their own, but together, they could command a more significant return-perhaps a younger piece or a draft asset that better aligns with the team’s long-term vision.
Of course, whether the Bulls choose to make that kind of move depends on where they see themselves in the Eastern Conference pecking order. If this current stretch of winning continues, the front office may decide to ride it out. But if the team falters, expect the phones to start ringing.
What’s Next?
The Bulls are at a crossroads, but for now, they’re playing some of their best basketball of the season. Giddey is turning heads, the rotation is clicking, and the team looks more like the group that started the year 6-1 than the one that stumbled through November.
Whether that’s enough to keep the roster intact through the trade deadline remains to be seen. But one thing’s clear: Chicago is back to playing Bulls basketball-and that’s worth watching.