Jusuf Nurkic News, Rumors, Updates - Utah Jazz

Re-evaluated in two weeks Nurkic (toe) has begun participating in on-court activities as he continues recovering from a right foot injury sustained during an Oct. 4 preseason game against Denver. He will be...

Impact Nurkic is progressing in his recovery, but the two-week re-evaluation timeline indicates he remains some distance from returning to game action. His absence should continue to create opportunities in Utah's frontcourt, with Jaxson Hayes and Mo Bamba among the players positioned to benefit from additional playing time. Nurkic's next evaluation will provide a clearer picture of his potential return date.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Still waiting for season debut Nurkic (foot) is out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Nurkic has been a spectator to begin the season, and he's still not ready for game action due to a foot injury. The veteran big man should be considered week-to-week until the Jazz update his recovery, so Jaxson Hayes should remain the team's primary center going forward.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Wembanyama scores 36 points and the Spurs clamp down in overtime to beat the Jazz 117-111

Victor Wembanyama had 36 points and 14 rebounds, and the San Antonia Spurs beat the short-handed Utah Jazz 117-111 in overtime on Wednesday night

OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

Grizzlies exploit Jazz's frontcourt weakness with Jusuf Nurkic out It's safe to say the Utah Jazz could have done better in this one, but at least Jusuf Nurkic's absence gives them an excuse.

OCTOBER 22 • THEJNOTES.COM

Utah Jazz Must Address This Key Issue While Without Jusuf Nurkic The Utah Jazz's lineup has a clear hole without the presence of Jusuf Nurkic.

OCTOBER 11 • SI.COM

Jusuf Nurkic injury exposes hidden risk from Walker Kessler trade In a perfect world, the Utah Jazz could have kept both, but with Walker Kessler in LA and Jusuf Nurkic out, it leaves Utah heavily undermann...

OCTOBER 9 • THEJNOTES.COM

One Utah Jazz Player With the Most to Gain From Jusuf Nurkic's Injury The Utah Jazz could have this player some more opportunities now that Jusuf Nurkic is out for some time.

OCTOBER 9 • SI.COM

Jusuf Nurkic injury gives Kyle Filipowski golden chance to shine with Jazz Jusuf Nurkic being out to start the season might be exactly the opportunity Kyle Filipowski needs to show the Utah Jazz how valuable he trul...

OCTOBER 8 • THEJNOTES.COM

Predicting Utah Jazz's New Starting Lineup With Jusuf Nurkic Out The Utah Jazz's starting lineup is going to look a little different on opening night.

OCTOBER 8 • SI.COM

Utah Jazz Could Acquire These 3 Centers With Jusuf Nurkic Out The Utah Jazz could use another piece in their frontcourt now that Jusuf Nurkic is out for a bit.

OCTOBER 8 • SI.COM

Jazz just got the cruelest irony possible from Jusuf Nurkic injury To ensure their tank would work, the Utah Jazz held out players due to injuries, but just because the plans have changed doesn't mean the in...

OCTOBER 8 • THEJNOTES.COM

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

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

Ruled out Tuesday Nurkic (foot) is listed as out for Tuesday's preseason game against Denver.

Impact Nurkic is dealing with a foot issue, so he will miss Utah's second preseason game on the schedule. With Kyle Filipowski (back) also sidelined, Jaxson Hayes, Mo Bamba and Jonas Aidoo should handle the bulk of the minutes at the center position.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with foot injury Nurkic didn't participate in Monday's practice due to a right foot injury, Shreyas Laddha of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Nurkic logged 11 minutes in Sunday's preseason-opening win over Denver, posting four points (1-5 FG, 2-2 FT, 0-2 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block. The big man can be considered questionable for Tuesday's preseason rematch against Denver until the Jazz offer an update on his status.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Limited minutes despite starting Nurkic totaled four points (1-5 FG, 2-2 FT, 0-2 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block in 11 minutes during Sunday's 109-97 preseason win over the Nuggets.

Impact Nurkic was given the starting nod Sunday, and yet played fewer minutes than newly acquired Jaxson Hayes, who ended with 19 minutes off the bench. All signs point to Nurkic being the starting center come opening night, putting him on the radar as a potential top-100 candidate. Although his role may not be reflective of what might be considered a typical starting role, his ability to put up numbers across the board should lend itself to multiple builds. Considering him as a third center in standard leagues feels relatively safe.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Strong outing Friday Nurkic recorded 25 points (11-19 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 14 rebounds and two assists in 23 minutes during Bosnia and Herzegovina's 78-76 win over Italy in Friday's FIBA World Cup qua...

Impact The 32-year-old re-signed with Utah on a two-year deal this offseason after averaging 10.9 points, 10.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.3 steals in 26.4 minutes across 41 regular-season appearances last season. With Walker Kessler now with the Lakers, Nurkic enters 2026-27 with a clearer path to the starting center job and could be a useful source of rebounds and assists in fantasy despite his limited scoring upside.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Jusuf Nurkic's monster performance shows why he's Walker Kessler's replacement When the Utah Jazz dealt Walker Kessler away this summer, Jazz fans wondered who would fill his shoes and if the Jazz could still be a playo...

AUGUST 29 • THEJNOTES.COM

"I was shocked that he was cursing in my language" - Jusuf Nurkic's first time playing his idol Kobe Bryant left him stunned Nurk couldn’t believe what he was hearing.

JULY 23 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

"This is not the NBA, not every team is like this" - Jusuf Nurkic says the Utah Jazz are the best franchise he has played for Nurk was surprised with the level of professionalism the Jazz operate.

JULY 22 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Utah sports roundup: Jazz sign Bamba; BYU inks guard; Utah may reno Huntsman Center For the fourth time in less than two years, the Utah Jazz have signed or acquired journeyman center Mo Bamba and, for now, the team’s standa...

JULY 9 • STANDARD.NET

Lined up as starting center Nurkic (nose) is projected as Utah's top starting center for the 2026-27 season after the Jazz lost Walker Kessler to the Lakers this offseason, Jared Koch of SI.com reports.

Impact Nurkic was highly productive when available for the Jazz, averaging 10.9 points, 10.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.3 steals in 26.4 minutes per game across 41 regular-season games (36 starts) last year. The veteran big man will have a new partner in the frontcourt with Jaren Jackson now in the fold, so it'll be interesting to see how the two big men mesh in 2026-26. Nurkic should be ready for the start of training camp after undergoing season-ending nose surgery in February.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Reports: Jusuf Nurkić set for return to Jazz on new 2-year contract The veteran center is reportedly set for a second season in Utah after agreeing on a 2-year deal.

JUNE 30 • NBA.COM

Utah Jazz, Jusuf Nurkic Agree to 2-Year Contract: What It Means The Utah Jazz have agreed to a new two-year deal for their veteran big man. Here's what you need to know.

JUNE 29 • SI.COM

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Wembanyama scores 36 points and the Spurs clamp down in overtime to beat the Jazz 117-111