Busy Bulls send C Nikola Vucevic to Celtics in trade

Field Level Media|published: Tue 3rd February, 16:37 2026

Nov 22, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) reacts during the first half against the Atlanta Hawks at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

The Chicago Bulls remained busy on the trade market Tuesday, sending two-time All-Star center Nikola Vucevic to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Anfrenee Simons and a second-round draft pick, ESPN reported.

Earlier Tuesday, the Bulls acquired Jaden Ivey from the Detroit Pistons and Mike Conley Jr. from the Minnesota Timberwolves in a three-team deal. Chicago sent Kevin Huerter to the Pistons.

Vucevic, 35, will give the Celtics a veteran presence at center to go along with Luka Garza and Neemias Queta. Vucevic has averaged 16.9 points with 9.0 rebounds in 48 games this season and has delivered 17.2 points with 10.4 rebounds over 15 seasons for the Philadelphia 76ers (2011-12) Orlando Magic (2012-21) and Bulls.

Simons, 26, was scoring 14.2 points in 49 games off the bench during his first season in Boston. He has averaged 14.9 points in eight seasons, the first seven of which were with the Portland Trail Blazers.

--Field Level Media

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