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Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkić to be re-evaluated in 4 weeks with foot injury Nurkić sustained a partial plantar plate tear of the second toe of his right foot during Utah's first preseason game on Oct. 4.

OCTOBER 8 • NBA.COM

Jusuf Nurkic injury gives Jazz a problem that doesn't have an easy answer It's not the most devastating injury, nor is it long-term, but this is not the news the Utah Jazz would have wanted coming into the season.

OCTOBER 8 • THEJNOTES.COM

Utah Jazz C Jusuf Nurkic to Miss 4 Weeks With Foot Injury: What It Means The Utah Jazz are going to be without a key piece of their frontcourt for an extended time.

OCTOBER 7 • SI.COM

Jusuf Nurkic - Out at least four weeks Nurkic will miss at least the next four weeks due to a partial plantar plate tear of second toe in right foot, Chris Haynes of NBA TV reports.

Impact Nurkic will begin the 2026-27 season on the sidelines, and given the tricky nature of foot injuries for big men, it wouldn't be shocking to see his absence extend beyond this initial four-week window. Jaren Jackson will likely spend more time at center while Nurkic is out, and there will be more minutes available for Jaxson Hayes and Mo Bamba.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Nuggets Have Clear Front-Runner Emerging as Their Backup Center The Denver Nuggets' rotation for this season is becoming increasingly clear.

OCTOBER 7 • SI.COM

Julian Strawther is taking the leap Nuggets have waited years to see The Nuggets have been waiting for Julian Strawther to make his leap. This looks to be the season it finally happens.

OCTOBER 7 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Josh Okogie - Productive off bench Okogie finished with eight points (3-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal in 25 minutes during Tuesday's 117-106 preseason loss to Denver.

Impact Okogie led the second unit in minutes Tuesday. The veteran swingman appears to be competing with Brice Sensabaugh for an Opening Night reserve role, so Okogie's fantasy appeal looks to be limited.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE