Celtics' Nikola Vucevic sends clear message regarding his NBA future

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Michael Kaskey-Blomain•Feb 24, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Boston Celtics center Nikola Vucevic (4) against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesAdd The Sporting News on GoogleCenter Nikola Vucevic faces an uncertain future with the Boston Celtics as he's headed for unrestricted free agency this summer. Vucevic doesn't know if he'll be back in Boston, but he does plan to continue his career in the NBA. Vucevic, 35, made it clear that he expects to receive NBA offers over the offseason and he wants to finish his career in North America. “I plan to be in the NBA, to stay there until the end of my career. I expect there will be an offer, that something will open up. I plan to stay," Vucevic said. “When free agency starts, I’ll wait to see what offers I get, which clubs will be interested, and then I’ll decide what to do next. I don’t have much information for now, what’s being mentioned in the media is, for some reason, speculation.”This story will be updated. More NBA news: James Dolan apologizes to New York Knicks fans after winning NBA championshipLakers' LeBron James makes bold claim regarding NBA GOAT debateDonald Trump shares high praise for Spurs' Victor WembanyamaDallas Mavericks' Kyrie Irving provides major offseason injury updateAnthony Davis reveals which Lakers player he misses the most, and it's not LeBron JamesMichael Kaskey-BlomainMichael Kaskey-Blomain is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. He is an experienced sportswriter and media member with over a decade in the industry. He has covered the NBA and NFL for a variety of outlets, including CBS Sports, 247 Sports, FanSided and the Philadelphia Inquirer. Michael grew up just outside of Scranton, Pennsylvania, and currently resides in Philadelphia.