Celtics Injury Storm: Nikola Vucevic Out Four Weeks With Finger Fracture

JAKARTA - The Boston Celtics have to accept bad news regarding their player composition. Center Nikola Vucevic is confirmed to be absent for at least four weeks in the continuation of the 2025-2026 NBA season. This certainty emerged after Vucevic suffered a broken ring finger on his right hand when facing the Dallas Mavericks.

Launching the official NBA report on Saturday, Vucevic only managed to play for two minutes before being forced to leave the field. The Celtics medical team immediately confirmed the injury and changed the status of the player from Montenegro to "out" in the middle of the match.

The blow for the Frontcourt Rotation

The loss of Vucevic is a big challenge for the Celtics coach's strategy, considering the player is an important pillar brought in from the Chicago Bulls at the last trade deadline. Even though the main star Jayson Tatum has returned to play, Vucevic's absence leaves a gap in the frontcourt sector.

The 2.06-meter-tall player is known as a modern center with the ability to score points variably and accurate outside shots. Here is Vucevic's contribution this season:

Celtics stats: Averaging 10.4 ppg and 7.2 rpg in 12 games.

Career notes: Has an average points per game (ppg) of 17.1.

Recovery Steps

Vucevic is scheduled to undergo a medical procedure to treat his broken finger immediately. The rehabilitation process is estimated to take at least one month. During this recovery period, the Boston Celtics are required to immediately adjust the player rotation in the center position to maintain their momentum in the standings.