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CelticsNikola Vucevic Updates Hand Rehab, Sets March 28 Re‑Evaluation

The veteran says recovery is progressing with an eye on playing a couple of games before the postseason.

Overview

  • Vucevic fractured his right ring finger on March 6 and underwent surgery on March 7, with pins and screws inserted to stabilize the break.
  • The Celtics set a three‑to‑four week timetable for a checkup, and Vucevic is scheduled for an examination on March 28 to gauge healing.
  • He reports reduced swelling and improving range of motion with little pain and says a return before the playoffs depends on medical clearance.
  • While traveling with the team, he is doing left‑hand on‑court work and wearing protective splints and braces on the injured hand.
  • Acquired on Feb. 5, he averaged 10.4 points and 7.2 rebounds off the bench before the injury, and Boston has leaned on Neemias Queta and Luka Garza during his absence.