Vucevic Returns, Celtics Get Boost

0:00On April 6, Boston Celtic Center, Nikola Vusovic finally hit the court again after breaking his ring finger early in his time with the team. He came off the bench for 13 minutes against the Toronto Raptors on April 5, 2026, putting up 4 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist. The return lined up perfectly with their plan, targeting the 4-week mark right after surgery. Vusovic had been building back steadily, ramping up his workouts without pushing too hard. He sounded relieved and upbeat about getting back out there, saying it fell right after easing into things over the past week. Fans could see him more active at shootarounds, showing real progress. By Friday, he even joined a light scrimmage, running the floor and testing that right hand. No major setbacks, just smart steps to shake off the rest. With Vusovic suiting up again, the Celtics get a boost inside, as they push forward eyes now on how he builds from here. Boston Celtics news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on and off the field.

1:03I'm Corey, with the story.