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Nikola Vucevic and Guerschon Yabusele aim to stay in NBA

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 7:53 PM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Nikola Vucevic and Guerschon Yabusele aim to stay in NBA
Summary

Former Boston Celtics players Nikola Vucevic and Guerschon Yabusele express their desire to remain in the NBA as they approach contract negotiations. Yabusele, who had stints with the New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls, views a return to Europe as a last resort. He emphasized that the NBA would always be his priority. Vucevic echoed similar sentiments, stating he believes he can still play at a high level in the NBA after 15 years in the league. While he has expressed a fondness for returning to Red Star in Europe, that is not his current focus.

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  • •Yabusele has faced challenges since leaving the Celtics.
  • •Yabusele emphasizes NBA opportunities over returning to Europe.
  • •Vucevic seeks to continue his NBA career after 15 years.
  • •Vucevic cites his ability to contribute at a high level.
  • •Both players may explore options in Europe if NBA deals do not materialize.
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  • 7:53 PMYahoo Sports — Boston Celtics big man alumni Nikola Vucevic, Guerschon Yabusele hope to remain in NBA
What they're saying
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A pair of former Boston Celtics big men are looking like they might need to return to Europe to secure their next contract.

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