Fansided · Feb 20
Brian Windhorst makes surprise declaration on Celtics’ Nikola Vucevic trade
ESPN basketball analyst Brian Windhorst speaks during an Akron Roundtable meeting at Quaker Station, Feb. 19, 2026, in Akron, Ohio. | Jeff Lange / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesThe Celtics’ big trade deadline move for Nikola Vucevic seemed perfectly straightforward for a number of reasons. For one, the trade saved them a good chunk of money, and was the major domino that needed to fall for the team to have a chance to reach their eventual goal of ducking the luxury tax.
Beyond that, they attacked their greatest area of perceived weakness, bringing in a proven, veteran, former All-Star center who can stretch the floor and impact the game with his post scoring as well.