Overview
- Vucevic finished the 2025–26 season split between the Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics, averaging 15.1 points, 8.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists across 64 regular-season games.
- He told Montenegrin outlet Vijesti on Monday that he intends to remain in the NBA and will wait to evaluate offers once free agency opens on July 1.
- A fractured finger after joining Boston required surgery, cost him regular-season time and contributed to a limited playoff showing of 6.2 points and 4.3 rebounds in six games while shooting 37.8 percent.
- Boston is expected to explore other reserve-center options this summer, leaving Vucevic’s immediate future uncertain and making his age and $21.5 million 2025–26 salary likely factors in any contract offers.
- His retirement from Montenegro’s national team removes international commitments, which could make him an attractive short-term, floor-spacing backup for teams seeking veteran frontcourt depth in July.