Celtics Dealt Frontcourt Blow as Veteran Center Undergoes Surgery

The Boston Celtics will be without a key frontcourt presence for several weeks after veteran center Nikola Vučević underwent surgery to repair a fractured finger. The team confirmed the procedure was successful and said the big man will be reevaluated in three to four weeks. The setback comes at a critical stage of the season as Boston pushes toward the playoffs and works to maintain depth in the frontcourt.