Jusuf Nurkic News, Rumors, Updates - Utah Jazz

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 46 points as Thunder halt rare skid with OT win over Jazz

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 46 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Utah Jazz 129-125 in overtime Wednesday night to snap a two-game losing skid

14 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Returns with double -double in loss Nurkic ended with 21 points (9-12 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists and two steals across 31 minutes during Monday's 137-117 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact Nurkic logged 31 minutes and showed no ill effects from the toe injury that forced a two-game absence. The Jazz lost two games without his frontcourt presence, and his solid total wasn't enough to overcome the Trail Blazers' scoring onslaught, as the team dropped its fourth consecutive contest.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Utah visits Oklahoma City on 3-game road skid

Utah will aim to stop its three-game road skid when the Jazz visit Oklahoma City

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Avdija scores 33 in latest outburst as Trail Blazers blow out Jazz, 137-117

Deni Avdija had 33 points, nine assists and eight rebounds in three quarters, falling just short of his second consecutive triple-double, and the Portland Trail Blazers routed the...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Available for Monday Nurkic (toe) is available for Monday's game against Portland, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Nurkic, who has missed the past two games for Utah, was able to shed his questionable tag this time around. With this news, Kyle Filipowski could shift to the bench for Utah. Nurkic is averaging 18.8 points, 10.0 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 1.8 three-pointers over his last four appearances.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Monday Nurkic (toe) is questionable for Monday's game against Portland.

Impact Nurkic will carry a questionable tag into his second straight game as he continues to deal with a toe sprain on his left foot. The veteran center has already missed a pair of contests due to the issue. Another absence would likely allow Kyle Filipowski to remain in the starting lineup.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Curry scores 31 points in return from one-game absence with ankle injury, Warriors beat Jazz 123-114

Stephen Curry scored 31 points with six 3-pointers and the Golden State Warriors welcomed back their regulars to beat the Utah Jazz 123-114 after a 37-point thumping by the Thunder...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Out again Saturday Nurkic (toe) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Golden State.

Impact Nurkic will miss a second straight game due to a sprained toe on his left foot. Kyle Filipowski will likely draw another start Saturday night, while Kevin Love could see a bump in minutes. Nurkic's next chance to play will come Monday at Portland.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

It sure sounds like the Jazz know what they should do with Jusuf Nurkic At first, it seemed like he was just an expiring deal.

5 DAYS AGO • THEJNOTES.COM

Questionable to play Saturday Nurkic (toe) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Nurkic was unable to play against the Clippers on Thursday due to a left toe sprain, but the veteran big man has a chance to return for Saturday's road contest. Kyle Filipowski would figure to start at center for a second consecutive game if Nurkic is unable to play.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kawhi Leonard's 45 points with bloodied nose lead Clippers to 6th straight win, 118-101 over Jazz

Kawhi Leonard scored 45 points to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 118-101 victory over the Utah Jazz that extended their winning streak to a season-best six games

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Won't suit up Thursday Nurkic will not play Thursday against the Clippers with a toe sprain.

Impact This injury comes out of nowhere, along with several others on the roster with the Jazz submitting a lengthy injury report. Kevin Love is being held out for rest, and Lauri Markkanen (knee) is questionable to play. Both Kyle Filipowski and Taylor Hendricks could be heavily involved Thursday.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Utah visits Los Angeles after Leonard's 55-point game

Los Angeles plays the Utah Jazz after Kawhi Leonard scored 55 points in the Los Angeles Clippers' 112-99 victory against the Detroit Pistons

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Logs season high in loss Nurkic finished Tuesday's 129-119 loss to the Celtics with 26 points (10-11 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds and eight assists in 34 minutes.

Impact Nurkic turned in an extremely efficient performance en route to a season-high 26 points. He also knocked down multiple triples for a second consecutive contest, and he has hit two triples in four of his 29 regular-season appearances. The big man didn't just impress in the scoring column. He dished out a team-high-tying eight assists, recording at least eight rebounds and eight assists for the third time on the campaign. Nurkic has scored in double figures in four straight appearances, during which he has averaged 18.8 points, 10.0 rebounds and 6.3 assists in 31.8 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Derrick White has 27 points and 7 blocks to lead Celtics past Jazz 129-119

Derrick White scores 13 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Boston Celtics to a 129-119 win over the Utah Jazz

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Markkanen, George power Jazz to 127-114 victory, ending Spurs win streak at 8 games

Lauri Markkanen had 29 points, Keyonte George added 28 points and the Utah Jazz held on to beat San Antonio 127-114 on Saturday night, snapping the Spurs’ league-high eight-game wi...

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Shines with double-double Nurkic totaled 16 points (6-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal across 32 minutes during Friday's 131-129 win over the Pistons.

Impact Nurkic faced a tough challenge opposite Jalen Duren, but he effectively neutralized him in the upset win. Although Nurkic has missed three games this month, he's come up big in some key moments. Still, consistency remains a big problem for the big man. He's alternated between double-doubles and dreadful totals quite often, and although his rebound totals usually come close to or exceed double digits frequently, his scoring totals haven't experienced the same success.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Omitted from injury report Nurkic (rest) isn't listed on Utah's injury report for Friday's game in Detroit.

Impact Nurkic is slated to return to action after resting during the second leg of a back-to-back set against Memphis on Tuesday. He's missed three games in December, but Nurkic continues to be productive when available, averaging 11.1 points, 10.0 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 0.7 steals in 25.6 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jazz take on the Pistons on 4-game slide

Utah will try to stop its four-game slide when the Utah Jazz play Detroit

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

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

Impact The expectation should be that the veteran big man will return to the lineup Friday against the Pistons, which is notably the first half of a back-to-back. Kyle Filipowski should handle the lion's share of the center minutes, with Kevin Love backing him up.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Strong line in loss Nurkic notched 17 points (6-10 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 14 rebounds and six assists across 35 minutes during Monday's 135-112 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Nurkic put up a very strong performance against his former teammate in Nikola Jokic. Apart from some woeful free-throw shooting this season (49.3 percent), Nurkic has put together some decent stats with averages of 8.8 points, 9.6 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.4 three-pointers in 24.8 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns with 15 points Nurkic produced 15 points (5-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-11 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Thursday's 143-135 loss to the Lakers.

Impact Nurkic's return allowed Lauri Markkanen's (groin) an absence for injury management, but the Jazz needed more interior contributions to keep things competitive with the Lakers. Nurkic had the opportunity to exploit an interior playing without Deandre Ayton, and he fared well with eight boards. Ultimately, his poor performance at the charity stripe played a major role in the final result. He converted only four of 11 attempts at the free-throw line, dropping his season percentage to an abysmal 48.5 percent.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available Thursday Nurkic (rest) is available for Thursday's game against the Lakers, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact Nurkic was held out for rest purposes Monday against the Mavericks. He's been cleared to return Thursday, which means Kyle Filipowski will likely return to the bench. Nurkic has been in the Jazz's starting five since Nov. 2, and in 18 games as a starter this season he has averaged 8.6 points, 10.1 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.5 steals over 26.1 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

George scores 37, Marklkanen adds 33 as Jazz top Mavericks in OT despite Flagg's career-high 42

Keyonte George scored 37 points and Lauri Markkanen added 33 to lift the Utah Jazz to a 140-133 overtime win against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night, despite a career-high 42...

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Will rest Monday Nurkic (rest) will not play Monday against Dallas, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact This is simply a maintenance day for Utah's starting center. He'll likely be back in the lineup Thursday against the Lakers. With Nurkic resting, players such as Kevin Love, Kyle Filipowski and Taylor Hendricks could be more involved for the Jazz.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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