Vucevic's Finger Fracture, Tatum's Return

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NBA News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. Jason Tatum made his long-awaited return to the court for the Boston Celtics after 10 months recovering from a torn Achilles tendon. In his first game back, he quickly showed his playmaking skills with a lobisist to Nea Mayas Keta for an easy dunk. But the night took a turn when new-center Nikolav Wissovich got hurt just two minutes into his stint. Wissovich suffered a fractured right ring finger during a post-up move and headed to the locker room right away. Imaging confirmed the break, and he'll have a procedure this Sunday. Sources say he should miss about one month, but retiring before the regular season ends. Wissovich has had a mixed start in 11 games with Boston, averaging 11.4 points and 7.8 rebounds. Those numbers got a boost from a couple big outings with 28 and 19 points, including four double doubles, though he's also had quiet. Nights with five or fewer boards, teammate Jalen Brown has pushed for more aggression

1:01from the Big Man, who admits he's still adjusting to the Celtics' detailed system under Coach Joe. Mozilla Wissovich noted differences in communication and reads compared to his Chicago days, saying he sometimes overthinks and hesitates. For now, Wissovich will focus on film study, walkthroughs, and side sessions to build chemistry without contact. Meanwhile, Tatum gets more reps with the squad as they push forward. This story is made possible by our sponsor. Some people meditate, I just lay down and press play.