Celtics expected to part ways with Nikola Vucevic this summer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 10:52 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The Boston Celtics are anticipated to release Nikola Vucevic, a two-time All-Star center, after one season. Following a disappointing postseason where Vucevic averaged 6.2 points in the playoffs, the team looks to explore new options in the frontcourt. Vucevic, who will turn 36 in October, joined the Celtics via trade from the Chicago Bulls mid-season but struggled with performance and injuries. His departure could signal a significant roster overhaul for Boston after their early playoff exit.
- •Celtics unlikely to retain Nikola Vucevic after one season
- •Vucevic averaged 15.1 points, 8.4 rebounds during regular season
- •In playoffs, he scored 6.2 points and didn't play in Game 7
- •Boston considers changes after falling in the first round
- •Vucevic was traded to Boston from the Chicago Bulls.
- 10:52 PMYahoo Sports — Celtics expected to cut ties with $60 million two-time All-Star, per report
"An NBA insider revealed the Boston Celtics' plan to move on from a 36-year-old veteran big man.
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