Fansided · Feb 18
Tim MacMahon throws cold water on Nikola Vucevic’s impact on the Celtics
Jan 29, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) looks to shoot against Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware (7) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn ImagesThis year’s trade deadline was a bizarre one as the biggest buyers were teams outside of playoff contention, while the true contenders mostly stood pat or made moves around the margins. Thanks in part to that overall malaise, the Celtics came away from the deadline as one of the biggest winners in the league.