Vucevic Getting Close: Celtics Center Upgraded to Questionable for Raptors Matchup

The Boston Celtics got some good news on the injury front heading into Sunday's game against Toronto. Center Nikola Vucevic was upgraded to questionable for the Raptors matchup, more than a month after he had surgery to fix a fractured right ring finger. This is a positive sign for a team that has had to manage his absence carefully.

Playing Through the Grind

Vucevic has been limited since arriving in Boston via trade from the Chicago Bulls. He's only appeared in 12 games for the Celtics so far, which tells you how much his injury has impacted the rotation. When he's been on the floor, though, he's been solid. He's averaging 10.4 points and 7.2 rebounds in 21.7 minutes per game. That's decent production for a guy still working his way back to full health, and if he can get fully healthy, Boston's frontcourt gets a real boost.

Roster Move in the Wings

The Celtics also made a move on the depth chart, inking two-way wing Ron Harper Jr. to a new two-year deal on Saturday. According to his agent Drew Gross of WME Basketball, Harper has been a key part of the rotation at times this season while also getting valuable reps with the Maine G League affiliate. With his father being a former NBA player, Harper's got the bloodline and the work ethic. Having him locked up long term gives Boston some flexibility and continuity on the wing.

The Celtics will look to have their full complement of weapons available as they head into the Raptors game. If Vucevic can take the floor, it could make a real difference in how Boston attacks the paint.

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