Is Nikola Vucevic playing tonight? Celtics get update on trade deadline acquisition

The Celtics parted ways with several players at this year's NBA trade deadline, but they had one major addition, which was center Nikola Vucevic.

Vucevic was sent to the Celtics from the Bulls in a trade where the Celtics parted ways with Anfernee Simons.

Boston was a bit short-handed during Wednesday's game, after this trade, but we could see the Celtics' newest roster addition in action on Friday against the Heat.

Is Nikola Vucevic playing Friday night against the Heat?

Celtics reporter Noa Dalzell posted the injury report for Boston on Friday, and Vucevic's name wasn't mentioned:

Celtics Injury Report vs. Miami (2/6):

Josh Minott - Personal Reasons - OUT
Jayson Tatum - Right Achilles Repair - OUT
Xavier Tillman - Personal Reasons - OUT
John Tonje - Trade Pending - OUT

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Based on the fact that his name wasn't detailed, the expectation is that he will make his Celtics debut on Friday.

As long as he stays healthy and plays, he won't have to wait very long to play his former team, the Bulls, as the Celtics host Chicago on Wednesday night next week.

In 48 games this season, Vucevic is averaging 16.9 points, 9.0 rebounds and 3.8 assists.

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