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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...

MARCH 1 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Celtics fans have an all new reason to be excited about Nikola Vucevic Nikola Vucevic just played his best game as a Celtic in the team's win over the Brooklyn Nets.

FEBRUARY 28 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Nikola Vucevic opens up about getting acclimated with the Celtics Nikola Vucevic registered 28 points in the Celtics' win over the Nets. It was his best game with his new team, and it appears he's starting...

FEBRUARY 28 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Celtics post one of NBA's best offensive performances as they await Jayson Tatum's possible return

The Celtics have been one of the NBA’s hottest teams since returning from the All-Star break

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

The Boston Celtics dominate the Brooklyn Nets 148-111 | Extended Highlights

FEBRUARY 28 • YOUTUBE

Brown, Vucevic score 28, Celtics shoot season-high 66% in a 148-111 win over the Nets

Jaylen Brown had 28 points, nine assists and seven rebounds and the Boston Celtics rolled past the Brooklyn Nets 148-111

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

Double-doubles vs. Brooklyn Vucevic supplied 28 points (9-13 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and one steal over 25 minutes during the Celtics' 148-111 win over the Nets on Friday.

Impact Vucevic struggled during the Celtics' four-game road trip, when he averaged 7.0 points and 6.3 rebounds over 22.8 minutes while connecting on just 39.4 percent of his field-goal attempts. He looked much better at TD Garden, scoring 10 and 11 points in the first and third quarters, respectively, while leading Boston in rebounds en route to his third double-double in eight games with the Celtics. Perhaps playing on the parquet floor was enough for Vucevic to break out of his recent slump, and the good news for him is that the Celtics will be at home for three of their next four games, starting with Sunday's Atlantic division clash against the 76ers.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Brooklyn faces Boston on 6-game skid

Brooklyn enters the matchup against Boston after losing six straight games

FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press

Another disappointing effort Vucevic notched two points (1-7 FG, 0-4 3Pt), eight rebounds and one assist in 23 minutes during Wednesday's 103-84 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Vucevic underwhelmed yet again, scoring fewer than 10 points for the fourth straight game. After a promising start to his career in Boston, Vucevic has struggled on both ends of the floor over the past week. In four games during that time, he has averaged just 7.0 points and 6.3 rebounds in 22.7 minutes per game. Unlike when he was in Chicago, his below-average defensive abilities are going to limit his opportunities, given that Boston has lofty expectations when compared to those of the Bulls.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Neemias Queta just issued Celtics fans a crucial Nikola Vucevic reminder After the Celtics' 97-81 win over the Suns, Neemias Queta shared how he is reaping the benefits of teaming with a 15th-year center who is a...

FEBRUARY 25 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Bulls say guard Anfernee Simons still recovering from left wrist fracture

Additional imaging on Anfernee Simons’ injured left wrist showed the Chicago Bulls guard aggravated a previous fracture

FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

Celtics have already gotten a reality check on hyped Nikola Vucevic trade The 35 year-old center has been perfectly fine for the Celtics. That's about it.

FEBRUARY 25 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Bill Simmons is all Celtics fans when discussing the Nikola Vucevic trade Celtics fans have quickly run the gamut of emotions on the Nikola Vucevic trade, but Bill Simmons bluntly put it best on Sunday night.

FEBRUARY 24 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Settling into bench role Vucevic ended Sunday's 111-89 victory over the Lakers with nine points (4-6 FG, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds and one steal in 21 minutes.

Impact The star big man is still acclimating to his new surroundings in Boston, so fantasy managers should remain patient for the time being. Vucevic has averaged 11.8 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.0 steals in 25.3 minutes per contest in his last five games (no starts), shooting 50.0 percent from the field.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics play the Suns, look for 4th straight win

Boston will look to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Celtics take on Phoenix

FEBRUARY 23 • Associated Press

Bulls guard Anfernee Simons sidelined and needs imaging on injured left wrist

Chicago Bulls guard Anfernee Simons will have additional imaging on his injured left wrist on Monday and see a hand specialist, coach Billy Donovan said before Sunday’s game agains...

FEBRUARY 23 • Associated Press

Exclusive: Nikola Vucevic Talks 2-Man Game with Payton Pritchard | Celtics Weekly

FEBRUARY 20 • YOUTUBE

Celtics quickly learning newest superpower and it might be over for the NBA Payton Pritchard and Nikola Vucevic are giving the Celtics a bench boost like no other.

FEBRUARY 20 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Brian Windhorst makes surprise declaration on Celtics' Nikola Vucevic trade On paper, the Celtics' trade for Nikola Vucevic was pretty straightforward, but Brian Windhorst thinks more is there than meets the eye.

FEBRUARY 20 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Tim MacMahon throws cold water on Nikola Vucevic's impact on the Celtics Fans are excited about the Celtics' trade deadline acquisition, but not everyone is buying the move as much of a needle-mover.

FEBRUARY 18 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

From Tatum's reintegration to Brown's growth: Sam Cassell breaks down Celtics' roster In the second installment of this conversation, Sam Cassell offers insight on everyone from Tatum and Brown to Nikola Vucevic and the Celtic...

FEBRUARY 18 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

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