Nikola Vucevic News, Rumors, Updates - Boston Celtics

Celtics face difficult Nikola Vucevic decision to fit Joe Mazzulla's scheme The Boston Celtics have a complicated Nikola Vucevic decision in free agency as they look to give Joe Mazzulla a roster that fits his scheme...

1 DAY AGO • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Hidden benefit from Nikola Vucevic trade will hopefully reveal itself this summer While the point of acquiring Nikola Vucevic was to get under the tax, there's another benefit that could help Boston get back on track!

4 DAYS AGO • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

ESPN's latest rankings shine a spotlight on most painful aspect of Bulls' rebuild The Chicago Bulls' rebuild is already off to a strong start. They stripped down the roster at the trade deadline, moving on from Nikola Vuce...

MAY 22 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

Nikola Vucevic suddenly makes sense for the Phoenix Suns Nikola Vucevic has been a rumored trade target for the Suns before, but this offseason it makes total sense.

MAY 22 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Warriors can fulfil Nikola Vucevic interest with intriguing alternative The Golden State Warriors were once strongly linked to a trade for Nikola Vucevic, but his lack of impact for the Boston Celtics proves the...

MAY 21 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo may push Celtics to re-sign Nikola Vucevic There have been many rumors about Giannis Antetokounmpo joining the Boston Celtics. There have been little to no rumors centering around Nik...

MAY 14 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Nikola Vucevic trade did Bulls bigger favor than the Celtics in the end Ultimately, the Celtics didn't get what they wanted out of the Nikola Vucevic trade, while things worked just according to plan for the Bull...

MAY 10 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Celtics' upcoming Nikola Vucevic decision will offer key hint at frontcourt's future It's been less than a week since the Boston Celtics season ended, and yet it's been pretty clear that the Nikola Vucevic experiment didn't e...

MAY 6 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Celtics' Brad Stevens still reconciling how season that had sudden title hopes ended so quickly

Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens is upset his team isn’t still alive in the playoffs

MAY 6 • Associated Press

Celtics' playoff collapse is proof Pelicans' dream free agent target is actually a nightmare The New Orleans Pelicans are set to make a play for a center this offseason, but must avoid Nikola Vucevic at all costs.

MAY 6 • PELICANDEBRIEF.COM

Doesn't see floor in Game 7 Vucevic did not see the floor in Saturday's Game 7 loss to the 76ers.

Impact Vucevic had played 19.0 minutes per contest in the previous six games of this series, but the Celtics completely went away from the veteran Saturday. Following his trade from Chicago, Vucevic made 16 regular-season appearances for the Celtics and averaged 9.7 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 21.1 minutes per contest. The center is now set to hit the open market as a free agent.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Warriors' long-rumored target suddenly within reach ahead of free agency Saturday brought a disastrous end to the season for the Boston Celtics, but particularly long-rumored Golden State Warriors target Nikola Vu...

MAY 3 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Nikola Vucevic's disappearing act cost Celtics in Game 7 | Sporting News Where in the world did he go?

MAY 3 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Nikola Vucevic offers a solution Boston can use to solve Joel Embiid conundrum Before Game 6 at Xfinity Mobile Arena, Nikola Vucevic offers his perspective on what the Celtics an do to slow down the 76ers' star center.

APRIL 30 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Muted production continues Vucevic provided eight points (3-6 FG, 2-5 3Pt), two rebounds and three assists over 15 minutes during Tuesday's 113-97 loss to the 76ers in Game 5 of the first round of the Easter...

Impact Vucevic continues to be a liability on the defensive end, with Joel Embiid having his way once again. Despite Neemias Queta being in early foul trouble, Vucevic was limited to just 15 minutes. His flaws have been picked apart by the 76ers, with Embiid specifically targeting him whenever he is on the floor. Through five games, Vucevic has averaged just 7.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.7 three-pointers in 20.0 minutes per game.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics proven right for controversial move at the most crucial time The Celtics are looking pretty genius for trading for Nikola Vucevic through four games of playoff basketball.

APRIL 27 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Celtics look to secure series victory over the 76ers

The Boston Celtics look to clinch the Eastern Conference first round over the Philadelphia 76ers in game five

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

Limited production in loss Vucevic provided nine points (3-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one assist over 18 minutes during Tuesday's 111-97 loss to the 76ers in Game 2 of the first round of the E...

Impact Vucevic continues to play a limited role off the bench, providing Boston with next to nothing on either end of the floor. The fact that he is playing purely as a backup despite the fact that Neemias Queta has been struggling, highlights just how unimpactful Vucevic has been.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Mazzulla playing Nikola Vucevic isn't as controversial as Celtics fans think There is still quite an uproar about the Celtics playing Luka Garza, but regardless, Vucevic is proving to be the better option.

APRIL 20 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Nikola Vucevic flashed a skill that could be key for Celtics' playoff hopes in Game 1 Nikola Vucevic managed to make an impact in a lower-usage role in Sunday's Game 1 win over the 76ers.

APRIL 20 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Cleared for Game 1 Vucevic (finger) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Game 1 against the 76ers on Sunday.

Impact Vucevic missed 14 consecutive games from March 8 to April 3 due to a fractured right index finger. He returned to action April 5 and appeared in four games before sitting out of the Celtics' regular-season finale against the Magic this past Sunday, and he'll be available for the start of Boston's playoff run. Vucevic will serve as the top big man off the bench behind starting center Neemias Queta.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics begin playoffs against the 76ers

The Boston Celtics host the Philadelphia 76ers in game one of the Eastern Conference first round

APRIL 18 • Associated Press

Nikola Vucevic's career takes epic full-circle turn in Celtics-Sixers playoff series That's right Celtics fans, he's actually been here before!

APRIL 16 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

What does Luka Garza have to prove before he enters the Celtics' playoff rotation? Every time he gets a chance, Luka Garza comes through, just like he did on Sunday, but he still can't seem to pass Nikola Vucevic on the dep...

APRIL 13 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Not playing Sunday Vucevic (finger) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Magic, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports.

Impact Vucevic has played in each of Boston's last four games after missing 14 consecutive games from March 8 to April 3 due to a fractured right index finger. The Celtics are locked in as the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference standings, so with nothing to play for, Vucevic and several other key players for Boston will sit for Sunday's regular-season finale. Across 16 regular-season games (one start) with the Celtics, the veteran big man averaged 9.7 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.1 threes over 21.1 minutes per contest. With Vucevic and Neemias Queta (toe) both sidelined, Luka Garza and Amari Williams will both see significant playing time against Orlando.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

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