Nikola Vucevic

Nikola Vucevic

35-Year-Old CenterC
Boston Celtics
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Est. Return 4/5/2026
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Vucevic's career has been the epitome of consistency, and that hasn't changed during his time in Chicago. The big man has averaged at least 17 points, 10 rebounds, three assists and 1.5 stocks in seven consecutive campaigns, appeared in at least 70 regular-season games in five straight seasons and finished as a top-40 player in eight-category leagues in each season as a Bull. While the overall production has been consistent, there are parts of Vucevic's game that have waned. Notably, he struggled from deep in 2023-24, shooting 29.4 percent, his lowest mark since adding a three-point shot to his arsenal in 2016-17. However, there was a major bounceback in 2024-25. Vucevic shot over 40 percent from beyond the arc for only the second time in his career while attempting at least four shots per game from long range for a fourth straight year. While Josh Giddey hasn't been signed yet, the expectation is that the Bulls will start 2025-26 with essentially the same rotation that ended 2024-25, save for swapping Isaac Okoro for Lonzo Ball. That group, led by Vucevic, Giddey, Coby White and Matas Buzelis, started to click toward the end of last season, but the Bulls once again lost in the Play-In Tournament. Internal development from the young core, plus the veteran consistency of Vucevic, could mean more team success for the Bulls. However, it's hard to envision Vucevic taking another step forward in fantasy. Read Past Outlooks
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Height 6'9"
Weight 260
DOB 10/24/1990
College USC
Drafted 1st Rd, #16 in 2011
Signed a three-year, $60 million contract extension with the Bulls in June of 2023. Traded to the Celtics in February of 2026.
Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary

Nikola Vucevic was born in Morges, Switzerland in 1990. At the time, his father, Borislav, was playing for a professional basketball club based in nearby Lausanne. Nikola lived in Belgium for most of his childhood. Borislav was able to play professional basketball for 24 years in Europe. Vucevic's mother, Ljiljana, also played professional basketball and competed with the Yugoslavia women's national team. In October of 2007, Vucevic moved to Simi Valley, California to play his senior year of high school at Stoneridge Prep. Vucevic speaks English, French and Serbian. The big center delivered gifts and visited with pediatric patients at Florida Hospital for Children in 2015 and 2016 and served Thanksgiving breakfast to residents at the Coalition for the Homeless in 2016. Vucevic was one of five finalists for the Magic Johnson Award in 2018-19, presented by the Pro Basketball Writers Association to the player who best combines excellence on the court with cooperation and dignity in dealing with the media and public. Vucevic is a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles. Follow him on Twitter (@NikolaVucevic). Vucevic evolved into a double-digit scorer that consistently racked up double-doubles during his three years with the USC Trojans. He was limited to just 11.0 minutes per game as a freshman, but as a sophomore he was named to the 2009-10 All-Pac-10 Second Team. He was also crowned as the Pac-10 Most Improved Player that season. The Montenegrin center transcended to one of college basketball's elite players in his junior year, however, getting named to the 2010-11 All-Pac-10 First Team after leading the conference in rebounding (10.3 RPG) for the second consecutive season. Vucevic also was third in the conference in scoring (17.1 PPG) that year. Vucevic announced that he would enter the 2011 NBA Draft after his junior season at USC and was selected in the first round (16th overall) by the Philadelphia 76ers.

Undergoes successful surgery
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March 7, 2026
Vucevic underwent surgery Saturday to stabilize a fracture in his right ring finger and will be re-evaluated in 3-to-4 weeks.
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Vucevic suffered the injury during the first quarter of Friday's 120-100 win over the Mavericks. The timeline will keep the veteran center sidelined until at least late March, so Luka Garza should step into a more prominent role in the rotation for as long as Vucevic is sidelined.
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53.2%
 
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8.5%
 
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27.4%
 
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3.5%
 
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7.3%
 
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21.4%
 
Fantasy Points Per Game
24.4
 
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Vucevic was a picture of health once again during the 2023-24 season, playing in 76 of a possible 82 games. While it was a relatively successful season for the veteran, it is clear he is starting to slow down on both ends of the floor. After having ranked inside the top 30 for eight of the previous nine seasons, Vucevic fell to be the 49th-ranked player in nine-category leagues. His numbers were comparable to the past two years, averaging 18.0 points, 10.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 0.7 steals, 0.8 blocks and 1.2 three-pointers. As is typically the case with Vucevic, he managed to return value thanks to the fact he fell in drafts. The Bulls appear as though they have finally accepted the fact that mediocrity is not the way forward. At this stage, it appears as though Vucevic will begin the season as the starting center in Chicago. However, if they do opt to go in another direction, he could find himself on the move at some point. As of right now, he is likely to continue doing what he does, providing strong rebound numbers to go with versatile scoring and decent efficiency. Managers should expect him to go off the board in the sixth round of most drafts, a position from which he could possibly return value once again, assuming he remains with the Bulls.
Although Vucevic's scoring numbers have declined slightly over his first two years with the Bulls compared to his final few seasons with the Magic, he's been remarkably consistent to begin his time in Chicago. He's averaged 14.9 field-goal attempts over the last two seasons after averaging 17.8 field-goal attempts per contest over the previous three campaigns. He averaged 17.6 points, 11.0 rebounds and 3.2 assists in back-to-back seasons and played in all 82 games for the first time in his career during the 2022-23 campaign. Vucevic relied more on his efficiency last year, as he posted 14.0 field-goal attempts per game -- his lowest mark since 2016-17 -- but converted 52.0 percent of those attempts, which was the second-highest mark of his career. The 32-year-old has averaged double-doubles in each of the past five seasons and re-signed with Chicago on a three-year, $60 million deal during the offseason. Although the Bulls also added Torrey Craig to their frontcourt during the offseason, Vucevic's role should remain consistent during the 2023-24 campaign. Vucevic doesn't have quite as much upside as some other fantasy centers, especially amid his downturn in scoring production. However, he still generates consistent fantasy results and has been able to stay on the court in recent years, playing at least 62 games in five consecutive seasons.
Last season marked the center's first full campaign with the Bulls after he was traded to Chicago during the 2020-21 trade deadline. While he continued to put up strong counting stats -- 17.6 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks -- his efficiency took a significant and surprising step backward. In 2020-21, he slashed 48/40/84, and that dropped to 47/31/76 last year. However, most of that damage was done early in the season. In October, November and December, he shot just 42/35/64 for 15.8 points per game, which increased to 18.7 points per game on 50/29/82 shooting from January onward. Optimistic fantasy managers could assume the start of the year was simply an adjustment period for Vucevic, and his numbers in the final months of the season will be more representative of his future production. Ultimately, he'll still be a high-usage offensive option and is a walking 15-and-10 with a few assists thrown in. He ranked 37th in fantasy for per-game production last year, so managers who want to secure a high-floor center in the first few rounds can turn to the veteran.
In 2020-21, Vucevic was named an All-Star for the second time in three seasons. He began the season in Orlando before being dealt to Chicago at the trade deadline. The center posted similar numbers with both clubs, finishing with overall averages of 23.4 points, 11.7 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 33.5 minutes. He also put up a 48/40/84 shooting line, fueling one of the more efficient and well-rounded offensive seasons from a big man. That led to him ranking a career-high 13th in per-game fantasy production -- his second time inside the top-20. The Bulls are a re-loaded team heading into 2021-22. Zach LaVine remains on the roster, while offseason moves brought in both Lonzo Ball and DeMar DeRozan. This team figures to be the most talent Vucevic has ever been surrounded by. While that could be good for his legacy, it may negatively impact his overall production. He won't be desperately relied upon to score nearly 25 points per game like he was in Orlando. With LaVine and DeRozan in the mix, there will be plenty of nights when Vucevic won't have to score more than 15 or 20 points. As a result, it wouldn't be surprising if his fantasy value takes a step back. He'll still be one of the best fantasy centers available, but don't bank on Vucevic cruising to early-second-round value again.
Vucevic followed up his 2018-19 All-Star campaign with a similar showing in 2019-20. The big man remained the key offensive force for the Magic, averaging 19.6 points, 10.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.6 threes and 1.7 combined steals-plus-blocks. In addition to his great counting stats, Vucevic is a strong free-throw shooter for a big man, hitting 78.4 percent of his attempts last season. His statistical profile ranked 35th in fantasy on a per-game basis in eight-category leagues. Heading into 2020-21, Vucevic's role is practically cemented, as Orlando isn't expected to add any talent to compete with him as its primary offensive option. As a result, fantasy managers should feel confident selecting Vucevic in the third or fourth round knowing he's a double-double machine who can boost rebounding numbers without hurting free-throw percentage -- which can be an elusive combination.
Vucevic made his first All-Star team last season, earning a four-year, $100 million extension with the Magic in the process. He set career highs nearly across the board and helped lead the Magic to the playoffs for the first time since 2011-12. Vucevic has done a good job adapting to the modern, spaced-out NBA, converting 148 total threes across the past two campaigns after making just 30 combined across the prior six seasons. Considering the Magic have one of the thinnest point guard rotations in the league, much of the offense runs through Vucevic. He was one of only six players qualifying at center last season to have a usage rate of at least 25 percent -- the others being Nikola Jokic, Karl-Anthony Towns, LaMarcus Aldridge, Joel Embiid and Julius Randle. Heading into the 2019-20 campaign, Orlando's roster is essentially the same, so Vucevic's role will be secure. As a result, it's fair for fantasy owners to expect extremely similar production from the 29-year-old.
The big man struggled to stay healthy last season, appearing in only 57 games. That’s often been the case with Vucevic, as he’s averaging 67.5 games played over the past six campaigns. But, per usual, he remained productive in his time. Seeing 29.5 minutes per game in 2017-18, Vucevic recorded 29 double-doubles and averaged 16.5 points, 9.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists and a combined 2.1 blocks/steals. He’s also in the process of adding range, hitting a career-high 1.1 threes at 31.4 percent. However, for the first time since his rookie year, Vucevic’s role will be threatened. With the fifth overall pick in this summer’s draft, the Magic selected high-upside center Mo Bamba out of Texas. Bamba isn't a lock to start, but it’s expected there will be a battle for playing time between the two bigs. As a result, Vucevic’s Fantasy stock is taking a hit, and his Average Draft Position will likely drop relative to last season.
Vucevic continues to be one of the better, and increasing rare, “pure” centers in the NBA -- still working largely off post ups and mid-range jumpers. For example, he took 203 hook shots last season, making them at an efficient 55.2 percent clip. He also fired off 611 jump shots, with just 76 of them coming from beyond the arc, making a subpar 39.0 percent. Regardless, Vucevic, at his 28.8 minutes per game last season, has shown an ability to stay on the floor in many different lineup combinations and situations. That, in large part, has to do with the 26-year-old continuing to improve many different areas of his game. In addition to stretching his shooting range, the 7-foot, 260-pound center has become a better passer, rebounder and defender. Last season, Vucevic posted career highs per 36 minutes in rebounds (13.0), assists (3.5) and steals (1.3) while tying his career high in blocks (1.2) outside of his rookie season, where he played just 812 minutes. Health was somewhat of an issue early in Vucevic’s career, but he’s averaged 71.3 games played over the past three years. While that isn’t ideal, many big men of his caliber fall around that range as well. Coach Frank Vogel brought Vucevic off the bench at points throughout last season in an attempt to fix the team’s struggles, but reserve center Bismack Biyombo didn’t exactly impress in a starting role. For that reason, it seems safe to say that Vucevic should garner the 30-ish minute-per-game workload we’re used to seeing from since the 2012-13 season. Assuming he continues to make minor improvements to his game, Vucevic should continue being a top-15 Fantasy threat from the center slot.
Vucevic missed a combined 17 games a season ago due to knee, groin and leg injuries, but when active, he remained one of the more productive fantasy centers around. Though he saw his numbers dip in most areas with coach Scott Skiles limiting his playing time a little more compared to the year before, Vucevic still pumped out averages of 18.2 points (on 51.0% shooting), 8.9 boards, 2.8 assists, 1.1 blocks and 0.8 steals in 31.1 minutes per game. For all the great work he did in shouldering the offense, Vucevic remains a below-average defender, with his decline as a rebounder and shot blocker in particular making him a liability on that end. Those flaws in Vucevic’s game evidently rankled the organization, as the team put significant resources into improving their defensive effort in the frontcourt during the offseason by trading for Serge Ibaka and signing Bismack Biyombo. Both players are long, fleet-footed shot blockers who fit the mold of what new coach Frank Vogel is looking for defensively from his big men, while Vucevic is in the antithesis of that. As such, there’s some uncertainty heading into the upcoming season whether Vucevic will be able to hold off Biyombo for the starting center job, much less remain with the Magic for the entire year. Considering Biyombo was signed to a four-year, $72 million deal, it seems likely that, if not traded, Vucevic will at the very least cede plenty of court time to Biyombo, which would result in a stark downgrade in his fantasy value. Vucevic might still be capable of approaching double-double production even in a reduced role, but don’t invest in him with the expectation that he’ll be able to replicate last year’s numbers.
Narrowly missing an All-Star berth, Vucevic turned in the best season of his career after signing a four-year extension last summer. In a career-high 34 minutes per game over 74 contests, Vucevic averaged 19.3 points, 10.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.7 steals, and 0.7 blocks while shooting 52 percent from the field and 75 percent from the foul line. He was one of 17 players to shoot at least 50 percent from the field and 75 percent from the line last season. The 24-year-old Montenegrin remained a prolific and rabid mid-range shooter, hoisting 460 shots from that zone, and an incredible rebounder, recording 45 double-doubles, fifth most in the NBA. Vucevic continued to struggle on defense, allowing opponents to convert 54 percent of their shots at the rim, the catalyst behind former interim coach James Borrego slotting Dewayne Dedmon into the starting lineup. His free-throw rate declined because of his propensity to hoist from mid-range and ineptitude at establishing post position on offense. The Magic welcome experienced head coach Scott Skiles to the sidelines this season, and Vucevic has proven he's the optimal choice at starting center.
Nikola Vucevic is entering his fourth NBA season. The 24-year-old center averaged 14.2 points, 11.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.8 blocks in 32 minutes over the course of 57 games last season. Vucevic shot 50 percent from the field on 12.2 attempts per game and 77 percent from the free-throw line on 2.4 attempts per game. Playing two fewer minutes per game, his stats across the board showed little statistical improvement, with the exception of an eight percent increase in free-throw shooting, becoming one of fifteen centers to shoot better than 50 percent from the field and 75 percent from the free-throw line last season. Vucevic cemented his reputation as a prolific rebounder, possessing the 10th best rebounding rate last season (27.6 percent) and finishing eighth in rebounds per game. His 36 double-doubles in only 57 games left him tied for fifth in the Eastern Conference, with Nikola Pekovic recording the next most double-doubles (23) for those with fewer than 60 games played (54). Vucevic is close to automatic outside of 16 feet (44 percent mid-range), a three percent improvement from his previous season. The one flaw in his game remains his defense, where he allowed opponents to shoot 56 percent at the rim, manifesting itself into a mediocre block rate.
Vucevic was one of the true breakout fantasy options last season. After playing a limited role in Philly as a rookie, Vucevic was sent to Orlando as part of a seemingly under-whelming package in the three-team Dwight Howard trade. A rebuilding Magic squad wasted no time making Vucevic a significant part of the rotation, enlisting him as the team's starting center from Day 1. The 22-year-old big man responded with averages of 13.1 points, 11.9 rebounds and 1.0 block in 33 minutes per game. He showed marked improvements in his shooting efficiency (52 percent from the floor, 68 percent from the line) during his sophomore campaign, and given his 75-percent shooting clip from the charity stripe during his collegiate career, there's still some room for growth. He's a double-double machine with a polished low-post game and decent jump shot and should continue to thrive as one of Orlando's new building blocks.
The 16th overall pick in the 2011 draft put together a decent but under-the-radar rookie season for the Sixers last year. He finished with averages of 5.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 0.7 blocks in just 16 minutes per game. Those numbers don’t jump out of the box score, but his per-36 minute averages of 12.5 points, 10.9 rebounds and 1.5 blocks do hint at his potential. And that potential could be realized as soon as this season thanks to an offseason trade to the Magic. As part of the Dwight Howard deal, Vucevic lands on a rebuilding Magic team that will be desperate for production in the low post. He has great size (7-0, 260) while also possessing a strong face-up jumper and a decent feel around the basket. Like many young players, Vucevic still needs to work on his efficiency, as he shot just 45 percent from the floor and 52.9 percent from the free-throw line. At 22, Vucevic will probably need a couple of years to reach his full potential, but he’ll have plenty of opportunities to earn a significant role in Orlando. Don’t forget his name when targeting breakout candidates for your fantasy frontcourt.
The first-round draft pick (16th overall) will have an opportunity to play some significant minutes at center. Coach Doug Collins has mentioned that he expects Vucevic to get about 15 minutes per game, but if Spencer Hawes continues to struggle with his inconsistency, Vucevic could capitalize on the opportunity to earn more floor time. Collins likes his mobility, his feel around the post, and his strong jump shot. He could provide fantasy value in deeper leagues.
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Undergoing surgery, out one month
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March 6, 2026
Vucevic will undergo surgery Saturday to repair a fractured right ring finger that he sustained during Friday's game against the Mavericks, and he will miss at least one month, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
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Dealing with fractured finger
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March 6, 2026
Vucevic will not return to Friday's game against the Mavericks due to a fractured right ring finger. He logged no counting stats across two minutes.
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Exits to locker room
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March 6, 2026
Vucevic exited to the locker room in the first quarter of Friday's game against the Mavericks due to an apparent hand injury, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.
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Moving to bench Wednesday
CBoston Celtics
March 4, 2026
Vucevic won't start Wednesday's game against the Hornets, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
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Slated to start Monday
CBoston Celtics
March 2, 2026
Vucevic is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Bucks, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
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Could depart in free agency
CChicago Bulls
January 26, 2026
Vucevic could play out the entire 2025-26 season with the Bulls and depart in free agency, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line.
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Vucevic has been linked with several teams in recent weeks, but Stein and Jake Fischer from The Stein Line are reporting that the big man could stay in Chicago until the end of the current campaign and depart as a free agent. Vucevic has started in each of his 44 appearances this season, averaging 16.8 points and 9.1 rebounds per game. It's the first season he's not averaging a double-double since the 2017-18 campaign.
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