Report: Vucevic could be one of Celtics' priorities in free agency

If veteran center Al Horford walks in free agency, the Boston Celtics reportedly have a contingency plan in place.

The club reportedly dealt big man Aron Baynes on draft night to free up some cap space for prospective free agents, including center Nikola Vucevic, according to Stadium's Shams Charania.

"Nikola Vucevic is going to potentially be one of the top priorities for the Boston Celtics as a free agent in July," a source told Charania. "For the Celtics, that meant shedding some salary. Now they can prioritize signing a big man to replace Al Horford and also try to prioritize Terry Rozier, who's also a restricted free agent this July."

Horford's future with the Celtics is in doubt, as the Dallas Mavericks have apparently emerged as favorites for the five-time All-Star's signature.

Vucevic averaged career highs in points (20.8), rebounds (12), and assists (3.8) for the Orlando Magic last season en route to his first All-Star nod and second postseason appearance.