Jusuf Nurkic News, Rumors, Updates - Utah Jazz

Sensabaugh hits late 3-pointer to lift Jazz to 115-111 win over Heat

Brice Sensabaugh made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 47 seconds remaining to lift the Utah Jazz to a 115-111 victory over the Miami Heat

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Back in lineup Saturday Nurkic contributed three points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 14 rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal in 24 minutes during Saturday's 120-117 loss to the Magic.

Impact Nurkic returned from a two-game absence due to illness, moving straight into the starting lineup alongside the newly acquired Jaren Jackson. Utah opted to run with a sizeable lineup, an encouraging sign for anyone rostering Nurkic. With that said, we have already started to see some questionable absences, a situation that could get worse as the season progresses. For now, managers will have to hold Nurkic or try to pass him off while he is still relatively active.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Nurkic is part of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Magic, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Nurkic, surprisingly, will be part of a jumbo lineup that includes Keyonte George, Ace Bailey, Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson. Nurkic had been a DNP-CD in back-to-back games, and the expectation was that Utah would opt for Nurkic to come off the bench while Jackson manned the center spot. However, it looks like Nurkic could remain in a significant role even with Jackson on the roster. In 38 appearances this season, Nurkic is averaging 11.2 points, 10.2 rebounds and 4.9 assists across 26.6 minutes.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Orlando hosts Utah in non-conference action

Orlando hosts Utah in a non-conference matchup

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Won't start Thursday Jazz head coach Will Hardy said that Nurkic won't start Thursday's game against the Hawks, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Though Nurkic will technically be available Thursday, his presence on the bench likely indicates that the Jazz plan to stay away from using him. The Jazz took that approach in their most recent game Tuesday against the Pacers; Nurkic was initially ruled out in advance of the game for rest purposes, then was upgraded to available before he ultimately went unused off the bench. Kyle Filipowski started at center in that game and played 36 minutes, and he'll likely be in line for another hefty workload Thursday while the Jazz are short on available bodies in the aftermath of the trade deadline.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Johnson and Atlanta take on Utah in non-conference action

Atlanta and Utah play in non-conference action

FEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press

Isaiah Collier has career-high 22 assists as Jazz beat Pacers 131-122 with 7 players

Isaiah Collier had a career-high 22 assists and the Utah Jazz beat the Indiana Pacers 131-122 with just seven healthy players

FEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press

Set for bench role Tuesday Nurkic will come off the bench Tuesday against the Pacers.

Impact Nurkic was initially ruled out due to rest purposes, but the team later thought better of this decision after a trade depleted the Utah frontcourt. It remains to be seen how much playing time he'll shoulder Tuesday, as it's obvious the club wanted to give him a night off.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up after all Nurkic (rest) is available for Tuesday's game against Indiana, per Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune.

Impact The Jazz initially ruled Nurkic out for rest purposes, but it makes sense that the veteran big man is now suiting up after Utah lost several members of its frontcourt in Tuesday's Jaren Jackson trade. Nurkic has been on a tear when healthy, averaging 16.5 points, 11.5 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 1.1 steals in 30.7 minutes per tilt in his last 13 games.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Tuesday Nurkic is out for Tuesday's game against the Pacers for rest purposes.

Impact Nurkic's availability is becoming quite sporadic as of late. That said, the expectation should be that the veteran big man will be back in the lineup for Thursday's matchup in Atlanta. The center minutes figure to be divvied up among Kyle Filipowski, Kevin Love and Taylor Hendricks on Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

RJ Barrett scores 21 points in the Raptors' 107-100 victory over the Jazz

RJ Barrett scored 21 points, Sandro Mamukelashvili added 20 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Utah Jazz 107-100 on Sunday night to open a five-game homestand

FEBRUARY 2 • Associated Press

Double-double in Sunday's loss Nurkic finished Sunday's 107-100 loss to Toronto with 11 points (3-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-7 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal over 33 minutes.

Impact It wasn't an efficient scoring night for Nurkic, but he managed to reach double digits and led the Jazz in rebounds, en route to his 15th double-double of the season while also setting a season high with three blocks. He has averaged 15.3 points, 11.0 rebounds, 7.8 assists, 1.0 threes and 1.0 blocks over 29.8 minutes per game over his last six outings.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Sunday Nurkic (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Raptors.

Impact Nurkic sat out Friday's loss to Brooklyn due to the illness, though he'll return to action Sunday. In eight January appearances, the veteran big man averaged 16.0 points, 12.1 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 1.5 steals in 30.0 minutes per contest. With Nurkic back in the lineup, Kyle Filipowski is expected to slide to the second unit.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Impact An illness has prevented Nurkic from playing in two of the Jazz's last three games. It looks like the veteran big man will be available for Sunday's road tilt, and his return would likely lead to Kyle Filipowski shifting to a bench role. Nurkic has averaged 16.2 points, 10.6 rebounds, 9.2 assists and 0.8 steals over 29.2 minutes per game over his last five outings.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Nurkic (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Kings.

Impact Nurkic remains day-to-day after missing Friday's game against the Nets. Kevin Love (illness) is also questionable for Utah. If the Jazz are shorthanded in the frontcourt, guys like Kyle Anderson, Kyle Filipowski and Taylor Hendricks could see increased roles.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Friday Nurkic (illness) will not play Friday against the Nets.

Impact Nurkic was unable to shake his questionable tag for this contest. The same goes for Kevin Love (illness), leaving the Jazz shorthanded in the frontcourt. With this news, Kyle Filipowski and Taylor Hendricks could see expanded roles Friday.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Friday Nurkic (illness) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Nets.

Impact Nurkic is recovering from an illness that prevented him from playing against the Clippers on Tuesday, though he returned against the Warriors on Wednesday and finished with 11 points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one steal over 23 minutes. His playing time Wednesday was his lowest since Dec. 20 against the Magic (21 minutes), so he could be on a minutes restriction if available for Friday's contest, which would mean more minutes being available for Kyle Filipowski and Kevin Love (rest).

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Wednesday Nurkic (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Nurkic missed Tuesday's loss to the Clippers due to an illness but will shed his questionable tag and suit up in the second leg of this back-to-back set. The veteran big man has recorded a triple-double in three straight appearances, and he has averaged 16.2 points, 13.0 rebounds, 8.8 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks in 30.6 minutes per game over his last five outings.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Nurkic (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Nurkic remains day-to-day after missing the front end of this back-to-back set Tuesday against the Clippers. The center has been red hot with three straight triple-doubles to his name.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Clippers beat the Jazz 115-103 behind Leonard's 25th straight game with more than 20 points

Kawhi Leonard scored 21 points, James Harden had 16 points and 10 assists, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Utah Jazz 115-103 on Tuesday night for their ninth win in 10 games

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

Won't play Tuesday Nurkic is out for Tuesday's game against the Clippers with an illness.

Impact Nurkic faces a quick turnaround if he wants to suit up in time for Wednesday's matchup against the Warriors. Kyle Filipowski should handle the bulk of the center minutes Tuesday, and Kevin Love looks to be in position to play the backup role.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Tuesday Nurkic (illness) is listed as doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Clippers.

Impact After posting three consecutive triple-doubles, Nurkic is expected to sit out the front end of this back-to-back set due to an illness. If the big man is ultimately ruled out, Kyle Filipowski and Kevin Love (knee), who is listed as probable, would be candidates for increased playing time.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Utah plays Los Angeles in conference matchup

Los Angeles heads to Utah for a Western Conference matchup Tuesday

JANUARY 26 • Associated Press

Adebayo's 26 points and 15 rebounds lead Heat to dominant 147-116 win over Jazz

Bam Adebayo scored 26 points and grabbed 15 rebounds, leading the Miami Heat to a 147-116 win over the Utah Jazz

JANUARY 25 • Associated Press

Triple-doubles again Nurkic generated 17 points (8-13 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 10 rebounds, 12 assists, one steal and one block across 31 minutes of Saturday's 147-116 loss to Miami.

Impact Nurkic became the eighth player in the NBA to post three triple-doubles this season, and he joins Nikola Jokic (knee) and Jalen Johnson as the only players in the association to have three consecutive triple-doubles this year. Nurkic's success hasn't exactly translated to wins -- Utah has lost two straight games by double-digits -- but it's certainly been a welcome sight for fantasy managers. Nurkic had one career triple-double before 2025-26, and it came during the 2018-19 season. In 36 games this season, Nurkic is averaging 11.2 points, 10.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.3 blocks across 26.5 minutes per game.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

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