Nikola Vucevic has been having a rough period. Since his return from a bout with COVID-19, the Chicago Bulls has been struggling big-time on offense. It's a puzzling development from an All-Star caliber player like Vooch, and he himself is confused by his sudden slump in performance.

After the Bulls' tragic 118 – 92 loss to the Miami Heat, Vucevic was candid about his struggles in recent games. (via K.C Johnson)

“It’s not working for me right now and I’ve never been through a slump like this.”

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Nikola Vucevic has been in a bad shooting slump ever since his return from COVID-19. In five games this December, the Bulls center is shooting an atrocious 36.6% from the field and 70% from the free-throw line. The Bulls have been mostly fine, but they'll need a lot more from Vooch if they want to make it deep.

The Bulls as a team has been struggling recently, though not of their own fault. The team has encountered a major COVID-19 breakout, as players like Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Derrick Jones Jr. have missed the last few games due to COVID. That, along with Patrick Williams being out for the season, has put a damper on Chicago's hot start to the season.

Hopefully, Vucevic and the Bulls come back to form soon. They've been the NBA's darlings ever since their hot start, and it would be a shame to see their season be tarnished by injuries and illnesses. This is their first chance at a deep postseason run in a long time, and they a legitimate shot at making it deep this year.