Nikola Vucevic News, Rumors, Updates - Boston Celtics

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Celtics center Nikola Vucevic has surgery on broken right ring finger and will miss at least 3 weeks

Boston Celtics center Nikola Vucevic had surgery to stabilize his broken right ring finger and will miss at least three weeks

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Successfully undergoes surgery Vucevic underwent surgery Saturday to stabilize a fracture in his right ring finger and will be reevaluated in 3-to-4 weeks.

Impact Vucevic suffered the injury during the first quarter of Friday's 120-100 win over the Mavericks. The timeline will keep the veteran center sidelined until at least late March, so Luka Garza should step into a more prominent role in the rotation for as long as Vucevic is sidelined.

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Undergoing surgery, out one month Vucevic will undergo surgery Saturday to repair a fractured right ring finger that he sustained during Friday's game against the Mavericks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Vucevic ended up playing just two minutes in the first quarter before suffering the injury, and the procedure will keep him sidelined until at least early April. The veteran big man has been a key contributor off the Celtics bench since being acquired from the Bulls in early February, but the good news for Boston is that they received a big boost with the return of Jayson Tatum (Achilles) on Friday. Luka Garza should serve as the first big man off the bench for the Celtics behind Neemias Queta until Vucevic is cleared to return.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with fractured finger Vucevic will not return to Friday's game against the Mavericks due to a fractured right ring finger. He logged no counting stats across two minutes.

Impact Vucevic exited to the locker room with 4:21 remaining in the opening quarter after a brief appearance, and it's now been revealed that he sustained a fractured finger. Luka Garza will likely help pick up the slack while Vucevic is sidelined.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Exits to locker room Vucevic exited to the locker room in the first quarter of Friday's game against the Mavericks due to an apparent left hand injury, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Vucevic was seen getting his left hand examined on the bench before exiting to the locker room after logging less than two minutes. The veteran center should be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light.

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Moving to bench Wednesday Vucevic won't start Wednesday's game against the Hornets, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Impact With Neemias Queta (rest) back in the lineup, Vucevic will slide to the second unit. Over his last five appearances off the bench, the veteran big man has averaged 11.6 points, 8.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 21.8 minutes per contest.

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Moving to bench Wednesday Vucevic won't start Wednesday's game against the Hornets, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

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Nikola Vucevic has already had game-changing impact for one of his new teammates Nikola Vucevic's veteran wisdom is quickly paying dividends for one of his new teammates with the Celtics.

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Charlotte plays Boston on 5-game win streak

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Celtics spoil Giannis Antetokounmpo's return, trouncing Bucks 108-81 without Jaylen Brown

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MARCH 3 • Associated Press

Bill Simmons provides perfect context for the Vucevic situation in Boston On his most recent podcast, Bill Simmons perfectly described what the Nikola Vucevic experience has been like for Boston fans.

MARCH 3 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Slated to start Monday Vucevic is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Bucks, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.

Impact With Neemias Queta resting, Vucevic will make his first start as a member of the Celtics. Through nine games with Boston, the big man is averaging 12.0 points and 8.6 rebounds while shooting 47.7 percent from the field and 40.0 percent from beyond the arc in 23.8 minutes per contest. Luka Garza and Amari Williams will provide center depth behind Vucevic for Monday's contest.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Second straight double-double Vucevic chipped in 11 points (4-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt), 12 rebounds and one block across 21 minutes during Sunday's 114-98 victory over the 76ers.

Impact It's not surprising to see Vucevic record double-doubles in back-to-back games -- what's more impressive is that he's done it coming off the bench both times. It's unclear if Vucevic will move into the starting lineup at any point this season, but the veteran big man is finding ways to remain productive regardless of his role. Since making his debut with the Celtics on Feb. 6, Vucevic is averaging 12.0 points, 8.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.8 blocks in 23.8 minutes per game across nine outings off the bench.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

A Harsh Celtics reality has emerged after Nikola Vucevic trade This is the unfortunate fallout from when the Celtics opted to get an upgrade.

MARCH 2 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Celtics rival just had their fears confirmed before rivalry clash in Boston Sunday's Celtics game against the 76ers is another advantageous opportunity to help Nikola Vucevic and his teammates continue to develop syn...

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Celtics center Nikola Vucevic has surgery on broken right ring finger and will miss at least 3 weeks

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