Celtics' Nikola Vucevic: Posts another double-double
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Vucevic racked up 19 points (7-12 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 124-105 victory over the Bulls.
It was a superb night for Vucevic, who recorded his second double-double in three games with Boston. More impressively, he sank four threes on 80 percent shooting from deep in the 19-point Celtics win. Vucevic has made a seamless transition to his new team so far, but he's playing fewer minutes.
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Celtics' Nikola Vucevic: Productive in Celtics debut
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Vucevic finished Friday's 98-96 win over the Heat with 11 points (4-8 FG, 0-1 3PT, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and two steals over 28 minutes.
Vucevic came off the bench in his Celtics debut, a role he hasn't filled since his rookie season with the 76ers during the 2011-12 campaign. The veteran center filled in nicely in his bench role, and while he looked to distribute more than score at times, he still managed to record a double-double while showing his energy on offense with six offensive rebounds. It'll be interesting to see whether Vucevic continues to operate in a reserve role, but if so, he and Payton Pritchard would combine to form a lethal duo off the bench for Boston.
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Celtics' Nikola Vucevic: Expected to come off bench
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Vucevic suggested that he will come off the bench for his Celtics debut Friday against the Heat, Jay King of The Athletic reports.
Vucevic has been an established starter in every season of his NBA career other than his rookie campaign with the 76ers in 2011-12. The Celtics' newest addition expressed his excitement Friday in joining his new team and relayed that he expects that his role in Boston will be different from what it has been for his career. That suggests that Neemias Queta will remain the Celtics' starting center for at least the short term, and with Vucevic coming off the bench, that will mean fewer rotational minutes will be available for the likes of Luka Garza, Amari Williams and Jordan Walsh.
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Celtics' Nikola Vucevic: Left off injury report for Friday
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Vucevic (recently traded) is not listed on the injury report for Friday's game against the Heat, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Vucevic's absence from the Celtics' initial injury report signals that he's ready to make his team debut Friday following Tuesday's trade away from Chicago. The star big man figures to immediately jump right into the starting lineup, likely pushing Neemias Queta to the bench. Over his last 10 appearances before being dealt by the Bulls, Vucevic averaged 18.6 points, 7.9 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.1 blocks in 31.5 minutes per game.
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Celtics' Nikola Vucevic: Listed as out
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Vucevic (recently traded) will be unavailable for Wednesday's game against the Rockets.
Vucevic was dealt from Chicago to Boston on Tuesday, but he's not quite ready to make his Celtics debut. Once he's settled in with his new team, the veteran center is likely to supplant Neemias Queta in the starting lineup. Vucevic's next chance to play will come Friday against Miami.
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Celtics' Nikola Vucevic: Traded to Boston
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The Bulls traded Vucevic to the Celtics in exchange for Anfernee Simons on Tuesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. The teams also swapped second-round picks.
The Celtics have been linked to several centers around the NBA, and they finally found their guy. Vucevic and Simons are both on expiring contracts, making this an easy sell for both clubs. Vucevic will likely supplant Neemias Queta in the starting lineup in Boston, but he may see less usage with his new squad. Vucevic can be considered questionable to debut against the Rockets on Wednesday, as Tuesday's game against Dallas is out of the question.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Playing Sunday vs. Miami
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Vucevic (rest) is not listed on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Heat.
Vucevic sat out of the front end of the Bulls' back-to-back set with the Heat on Saturday, but the veteran big man will be available for Sunday's contest. He averaged 18.9 points, 9.6 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 1.6 threes and 1.1 blocks over 33.0 minutes per game in January.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Will not play Saturday
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Vucevic (rest) will not play Saturday against Miami.
Vucevic was previously listed as doubtful for Chicago, and he will end up sitting out the front end of this back-to-back set. With Jalen Smith (calf) also sidelined, the Bulls could lean more on Patrick Williams and Lachlan Olbrich.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Doubtful for Saturday
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Vucevic (rest) is doubtful to play Saturday versus the Heat.
Vucevic is expected to rest on the first leg of this upcoming back-to-back set, and managers can expect to get official confirmation on his status closer to tipoff. With Vucevic unavailable and Jalen Smith (calf) questionable, Matas Buzelis and Patrick Williams could be tapped to play some center minutes Saturday evening.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Fills stat sheet Wednesday
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Vucevic ended Wednesday's 113-110 loss to Indiana with 25 points (10-17 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal over 29 minutes.
Vucevic came just one rebound shy of recording what would've been a second straight double-double, but he delivered a strong outing anyway since he made his presence felt in each of the five major categories -- a feat he's achieved in three of his last five games. Over that stretch, Vucevic is averaging 17.6 points, 8.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.2 blocks and 0.8 steals per contest.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Double-doubles in defeat
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Vucevic closed with 18 points (6-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists and one steal over 36 minutes during Monday's 129-118 loss to the Lakers.
Vucevic turned in an efficient performance from the field and finished as Chicago's fourth-leading scorer. The veteran big man also led all players in rebounds after grabbing single-digit boards in three straight games, securing his sixth double-double in January and 18th on the campaign. Additionally, he dished out five-plus assists for the sixth time in his last eight outings, and he's on pace to tie his career high of 3.8 dimes per contest.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Strong showing in win
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Vucevic finished Tuesday's 138-110 victory over the Clippers with 19 points (8-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal across 32 minutes.
Vucevic has been on a heater for the Bulls, and it's fair to wonder if his market grows as a result ahead of the trade deadline. Over his last seven outings, Vucevic has averaged 19.9 points, 9.6 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 1.7 blocks and 1.1 three-pointers in 31.7 minutes per contest.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Drops 35 points in win
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Vucevic totaled 35 points (14-22 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and two blocks across 31 minutes in Wednesday's 128-126 win over the Jazz.
Vucevic erupted for a season-high scoring total Wednesday, eclipsing 30 points for the first time in the 2025-26 campaign as part of a narrow home victory. The big man entered the contest in strong January form, averaging 18.2 points, 11.2 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.0 blocks over his previous six outings.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: CHI-MIA game postponed
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The Bulls and Heat will not play Thursday due to condensation on the court, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports.
The Bulls share an arena with the Chicago Blackhawks, and there was an issue with the ice underneath the court melting and causing unsafe conditions. Thursday's game will be rescheduled for a later date.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Big double-double in Detroit
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Vucevic recorded 20 points (9-20 FG, 2-6 3Pt), 16 rebounds, four assists and one block over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 108-93 loss to the Pistons.
It was Vucevic's second straight game with at least 15 boards, and his 14th double-double of the season. Five of them have come in the last 11 games for the veteran center, a stretch in which he's produced 18.3 points, 9.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.9 threes a contest.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Matches season high in scoring
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Vucevic finished Saturday's 112-99 loss to the Hornets with 28 points (11-15 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists and one block across 34 minutes.
Vucevic matched his season scoring high, posting 28 points for the third time. After slumping in early December, Vucevic has been able to turn things around in recent times, averaging 17.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.8 three-pointers in eight games over the past two weeks. Chicago's frontcourt is depleted at the moment, meaning Vucevic is likely to get all the playing time he can handle. If he can maintain his current momentum, he could prove to be an excellent sell-high candidate.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Sniffs double-double
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Vucevic posted 28 points (11-15 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists and a block across 34 minutes in Saturday's 112-99 loss to the Hornets.
Vucevic was the Bulls' best player by a wide margin in this loss, ending just two assists away from a double-double. Vucevic should be one of the Bulls' most reliable offensive weapons for the time being due to the absences of Josh Giddey (hamstring) and Coby White (calf). However, Vucevic has scored 20 or more points in only two of his last six contests.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Tallies 23 points in loss
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Vucevic provided 23 points (10-17 FG, 3-5 3Pt), five rebounds and two assists in 30 minutes during Monday's 136-101 loss to the Timberwolves.
Vucevic took on a bigger load as a scorer with both Coby White (calf) and Josh Giddey (hamstring) leaving the game early. The veteran center led the Bulls in scoring on the night, drilling three shots from downtown for the first time since Nov. 22 against the Wizards. The 35-year-old has taken a small step back this season but has remained solid during December, averaging 15.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.5 threes in 29 minutes per game across 13 contests.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Chips in 16 points in loss
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Vucevic ended with 16 points (7-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 26 minutes during Saturday's 112-103 loss to the Bucks.
The veteran center tied Coby White for the team-high mark in scoring on the night. Vucevic has seen his production take a step back this season, but his long-range shooting has remained consistent -- he's drained at least one three-pointer in 15 straight appearances, averaging 15.7 points, 8.7 boards, 3.1 assists, 1.5 threes and 1.4 combined steals and blocks in 29.0 minutes per game over that stretch. With Zach Collins leaving Saturday's loss late due to a lower body injury, the Bulls may need to lean a little more heavily on Vucevic heading into the new year.
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Bulls' Nikola Vucevic: Double-doubles in win
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Vucevic contributed 24 points (11-20 FG, 2-6 3Pt), 15 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 32 minutes during Friday's 136-125 victory over the Cavaliers.
Vucevic has now scored at least 20 points in back-to-back games, and he's been getting his buckets efficiently, going 20-for-34 from the floor over that stretch. It's been an up-and-down season for Vucevic thus far, but he's still flirting with top-60 value behind averages of 16.1 points, 9.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.8 triples per contest.
