Nikola Vucevic News, Rumors, Updates - Orlando Magic

Offers nothing in loss Vucevic contributed zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) in four minutes during Thursday's 117-104 loss to the Suns.

Impact Vucevic hit rock bottom Thursday, failing to record a single stat in four minutes of playing time. At this point, it appears as though Vucevic is well and truly washed. Through eight games, he has averaged just 2.8 points and 2.6 rebounds in 8.9 minutes per game.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Quiet outing in loss Vucevic racked up two points (1-2 FG), four rebounds, two assists and one block across seven minutes during Sunday's 108-97 loss to Boston.

Impact Vucevic made little offensive impact in his brief appearance, attempting just two shots while playing a limited role in Orlando's frontcourt. His lack of playing time is concerning for fantasy managers, particularly with multiple big men competing for minutes.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Barely in rotation Friday Vucevic racked up zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and two rebounds in four minutes during Friday's 115-93 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Vucevic was a non-factor in the loss, barely seeing the floor for the second straight game. Seen as a viable backup option coming into the season, it appears that the fact that he is allergic to playing defense could keep him buried in the rotation. At this point, there is no reason to be holding him outside of very deep leagues.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to five minutes Vucevic ended Wednesday's 132-125 loss to the Hawks with one rebound and one assist in five minutes.

Impact Vucevic saw extremely limited action in Orlando's season opener, failing to attempt a shot while Wendell Carter started at center and Goga Bitadze played 12 minutes off the bench. The veteran's minimal workload is a concerning sign for his fantasy outlook, and he'll need a significant increase in playing time to provide consistent production.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Encouraging performance Friday Vucevic tallied 13 points (5-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two steals in 23 minutes during Friday's 136-115 preseason win over the Heat.

Impact Vuvevic returned after sitting out the previous preseason game, logging 23 minutes as the backup center. While it does appear as though Wendell Carter will remain the starting center in Orlando, Vucevic could still find himself playing meaningful minutes on a nightly basis. Goga Bitadze will almost certainly have something to say about that, making the center rotation a tricky one to project with any confidence.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Friday Vucevic (rest) isn't listed on the injury report for Friday's preseason matchup with Miami.

Impact Vucevic got the night off during Tuesday's victory over the Cavaliers, though the big man will return to action in Orlando's preseason finale. The veteran center is in line to compete for minutes with Goga Bitadze behind Wendell Carter in the 2026-27 campaign.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Tuesday Vucevic (rest) is out for Tuesday's preseason game against the Cavaliers.

Impact It appears to be a routine maintenance day for the veteran big man. Friday's matchup versus the Heat marks his next chance to play.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect from field Vucevic recorded nine points (3-3 FG, 3-3 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in 12 minutes during Wednesday's 122-118 preseason win over Memphis.

Impact Vucevic made all three of his attempts from beyond the arc, showcasing his floor-spacing ability in limited action. The veteran center could provide valuable offensive production off Orlando's bench, though his playing time will be worth monitoring in a crowded frontcourt.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vucevic's Best And Worst Case Scenarios For Magic This Season The Magic will need solid contributions from Nikola Vucevic off the bench.

SEPTEMBER 26 • SI.COM

76ers could snatch a former All-Star if Magic make Nikola Vucevic expendable Nikola Vucevic would be a good trade target for the 76ers if he becomes the odd man out in Orlando.

SEPTEMBER 22 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

Gearing up for second Magic stint Vucevic did not participate in Montenegro's latest FIBA World Cup qualifying window as he turns his focus toward the upcoming NBA season.

Impact The veteran center is preparing for his second stint with the Magic in 2026-27, though he's unlikely to be a full-time starter with Wendell Carter in the fold this time around. Orlando figures to hold a competition for the top center position during training camp this fall, and it wouldn't be surprising if the team took a hot-hand approach between Vucevic and Carter throughout the course of the year. Vucevic can be treated as a late-round flier in fantasy drafts while this situation shakes out.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

What Does a Successful First Year Under Sean Sweeney Look Like? The Orlando Magic didn't do much to improve their roster this season (beyond adding Nikola Vucevic), but they made one major change. They mo...

AUGUST 16 • SI.COM

Nikola Vucevic recalls the trauma of boarding a train for the first time after being in a crash that claimed 47 lives: "I was very lucky" Vucevic was among the ones who survived.

AUGUST 14 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Nikola Vucevic provides important clarification after leaving Celtics in free agency After an injury undermined his time with the Celtics, Nikola Vucevic explains the two reasons why he is once again a member of the Magic.

JULY 23 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

The Magic Quietly Solved a Problem That Haunted Them Last Season The Orlando Magic are going to look different in the second unit after signing Nikola Vucevic to a one-year deal, allowing him to return to...

JULY 17 • SI.COM

The Orlando Magic Welcome Nikola Vucevic Home More than five years after the Orlando Magic traded franchise cornerstone Nikola Vucevic in a deal that helped reshape the organization's fu...

JULY 6 • SI.COM

How The Magic Stack Up After Blockbuster NBA Transactions Jaylen Brown is off to Phili. Paul George is heading to Boston. Nikola Vucevic is back in Orlando. And that's just since 3 o'clock, eastern...

JULY 2 • SI.COM

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JULY 2 • DEADSPIN.COM

Mitchell Robinson agrees to a 3-year, $47.4 million deal with the Celtics, AP source says

The Boston Celtics have agreed to a $47.4 million, three-year deal with veteran center Mitchell Robinson, according to a person with knowledge of the agreement

JULY 1 • Associated Press

Mo Wagner gets contract update amid Nikola Vucevic's return to the Magic | Sporting News The Magic's front office is having to make some difficult decisions.

JULY 1 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Report: Nikola Vučević returning to Magic on 1-year deal Orlando bolsters its frontcourt by reportedly agreeing to a deal to bring back Vučević

JULY 1 • NBA.COM

NBA free agency: Norman Powell to Chicago in another All-Star move as teams continue shaping rosters

Add Norman Powell to the list of this past season’s All-Stars who are changing addresses this summer in NBA free agency

JULY 1 • Associated Press

Instant Grade: Magic Sign Nikola Vucevic The Orlando Magic are welcoming back a fan favorite in former All-Star center Nikola Vucevic, who signed a one-year contract, according to E...

JULY 1 • SI.COM

Returning to Orlando Vucevic will sign a one-year deal to join the Magic, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Vucevic will head back to Orlando where he previously played for nine total seasons. Vucevic will be 36 in October, and the Magic are almost certainly picturing him as their backup center behind Wendell Carter. In 64 total regular-season appearances between the Bulls and Celtics in 2026-27, Vucevic averaged 15.1 points, 8.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Bulls undid years of damage in just 24 hours with two Nikola Vucevic upgrades The Chicago Bulls have finally moved on from one of the most flawed eras in franchise history—one that allowed the promise of what could be...

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Mitchell Robinson agrees to a 3-year, $47.4 million deal with the Celtics, AP source says

NBA free agency: Norman Powell to Chicago in another All-Star move as teams continue shaping rosters