With NBA trade rumors going full circle before Christmas, one story about the latest involves Nikola Vucevic, a key center for the Chicago Bulls.

With trade talks really heating up, Golden State Warriors have reportedly expressed an interest in acquiring the Montenegrin center to be the main force in the backcourt.

Golden State Warriors Interested In Nikola Vucevic

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Reports from Evan Sidery say the Warriors are in talks with the Bulls, and Vucevic is the top guy targeted. Vucevic's scoring, rebounding, and versatility make him a high-end All-Star player this season and, therefore, an asset for any NBA team.

The Golden State Warriors are interested in Vucevic because they need someone who can be a powerful interior presence to complement Curry and Draymond Green.

Adding Vucevic will balance their offense, creating more options in the paint while still being perimeter-based players.

Potential Trade Assets at Play

According to Sidery, the Warriors are willing to use expiring contracts and draft picks to make the deal work, but the inclusion of forward Jonathan Kuminga could be an issue. The former first-round pick has been decent and could be a very valuable trade chip for Golden State.

Although details of what might be discussed are vague, the fact that the Warriors are willing to consider talking about this shows they have a desire to build up towards their title aspirations.

Chicago Bulls Might Need to Rebuild

A trade of Vucevic would be a massive turnaround for the Bulls. Their team has been performing less than expected this season, so Chicago's front office might want to use this chance as a way to reconstitute their roster in search of young talent and future assets.

The inclusion of Kuminga or other valuable players from the Warriors could be a decisive factor in whether the Bulls agree to part ways with their star center.

How Vucevic Fits with the Warriors

As OnTapSportsNet reports, Vucevic would be an excellent match for the dynamic system the Warriors run because with shooting to stretch the floor and an ability to dominate on the interior, he can create opportunities from many spots on the floor, opening up even more possibilities for Curry and Klay Thompson. He creates defensive situations for opposing defenses.

Further, his rebounding is probably a major weakness currently plaguing the Warriors that when solved, should be an immense improvement in rebounding on both sides of the floor.

What's Ahead for the Bulls and Warriors?

Both teams are likely to consider their options very carefully at this point. The Warriors have to decide what they are willing to give in order to acquire Vucevic, and the Bulls have to assess whether it is aligned with their future goals.

For now, the fans of the Bulls and NBA enthusiasts will be glued to their screens to see if this blockbuster trade happens. If it does, it might just shake up the playoff scene before main event starts next year.