Nikola Vucevic reflects on injury impact during Celtics tenure

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Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Nikola Vucevic reflects on injury impact during Celtics tenure
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Nikola Vucevic shared insights regarding his time with the Boston Celtics, highlighting that a finger injury significantly affected his ability to integrate into the team right before the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs. Vucevic, who joined the Celtics mid-season from the Chicago Bulls, expressed positive feelings overall despite the challenges, noting that the timing of his injury prevented him from finding his rhythm and adapting to his new role. He mentioned that trades can be difficult, especially when relocating away from family. Vucevic believes that without the injury, the outcome could have been more favorable for the team.

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  • Vucevic suffered a broken finger that sidelined him for a month.
  • The injury occurred just before the start of the playoffs.
  • He expressed a positive experience overall with the Celtics.
  • Vucevic noted challenges in adapting to a new role and reduced minutes.
  • He emphasized the difficulties of trading mid-season, especially being away from family.
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  • 5:00 PMYahoo SportsFor Nikola Vucevic, injury derailed his Boston Celtics tenure, but it was otherwise good
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"The timing of the injury itself had a big impact," said Vooch.

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