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www.espn.comHere are the latest updates I can summarize for Nikola Vučević as of May 2026:
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Injuries in 2025-26 season: Vučević suffered a fracture to his right ring finger in March 2026, underwent successful surgery, and was reevaluated in a 3–4 week window. He did not return immediately after the injury, with estimates around a month of recovery [Bleacher Report article on the injury and surgery; NBC Sports injury notes]. This implies a temporary absence in his role with the Boston Celtics during that stretch [Bleacher Report; NBC Sports].
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Return and recent activity: By early April 2026, he returned to action and played limited minutes (e.g., 13 minutes in a return game with 4 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist in a win over the Raptors), indicating a cautious gradual ramp-up after surgery [NBC Sports article on his April 7, 2026 return].
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Context: Vučević had signed a contract extension with the Bulls in 2023 and later joined the Boston Celtics in 2025, where he continued to contribute as a veteran center prior to the injury timeline this season [Wikipedia/profile history; Bleacher Report injury coverage; NBA/league reporting].
If you’d like, I can:
- Compile a concise, date-stamped timeline of his major career events and season-by-season milestones.
- Pull the very latest status from official team pages or league injury reports if you want current-day confirmation (I can summarize those once you confirm you’d like me to search live).
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