Neemias Queta received “bad” news on Tuesday night, with the Celtics preparing to sign Nikola Vucevic from the Chicago Bulls.
According to information provided by journalist Shams Charania, the Boston team will exchange base Anfernee Simons and a second-round draft pick to receive the 35-year-old Montenegrin center forward.
In addition to Neemias Queta, the Celtics also have Luka Garza for the position, and the Portuguese international is going through his best moment since joining the team, averaging 10.1 points and 8.1 rebounds per game.
In contrast, Nikola Vucevic’s season with the Chicago Bulls has been dominated by 100 percent starts and an average of 16.9 points per game, as well as 9.0 rebounds and 3.8 assists. Note to the experience of the Montenegrin post, who is in his 15th season in the NBA.
BREAKING: The Chicago Bulls are trading center Nikola Vucevic and a second-round pick to the Boston Celtics for Anfernee Simons and a second-round pick, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/aScaobfZmv
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania)
February 3, 2026
