JUSUF NURKIC NEWS

Off injury report for Friday Nurkic (thigh) is off the injury report for Friday's game against Utah.

Impact Nurkic is slated to return from a five-game absence due to a left ankle sprain and a right thigh contusion. The big man has averaged 8.2 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists across 24.0 minutes per contest over his last five outings.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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DECEMBER 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ingram scores 29 points and healthier Pelicans top the Suns 126-124 to snap a 9-game skid

Brandon Ingram scored 29 points in his return from a five-game absence, Herb Jones capped off his first game back from a shoulder injury by blocking Devin Booker’s last-second shot...

DECEMBER 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phoenix visits New Orleans on 3-game road slide

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DECEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Booker scores 29 and Suns lose Durant to ankle injury in 104-93 win over Spurs

Devin Booker scored 29 points and the Phoenix Suns weathered the loss of Kevin Durant to an ankle injury to beat the San Antonio Spurs 104-93

DECEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out at least one week Phoenix announced Monday that Nurkic will be re-evaluated in one week due to a right thigh contusion, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact This is a tough blow for Phoenix, as it means Nurkic will miss at least four games. Oso Ighodaro could pick up most of the slack in Nurkic's absence, while Mason Plumlee could benefit as well. Through 16 games this regular season, Nurkic holds averages of 8.9 points, 9.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.9 steals.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Wembanyama, Spurs take on the Suns

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DECEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Devin Booker scores 27, Suns win 113-105 as Warriors lose their 4th straight game

Devin Booker scored 27 points, Kevin Durant added 21 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Golden State Warriors 113-105

DECEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not playing Saturday Nurkic (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Warriors, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Nurkic was initially tagged as probable for Saturday's game by head coach Mike Budenholzer after Friday's practice. However, the ankle injury appears serious enough that Nurkic will be sidelined, and his next chance to play will be against the Spurs on Tuesday. Mason Plumlee and Oso Ighodaro will see increased playing time due to Nurkic's injury.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Saturday Nurkic (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Warriors, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Head coach Mike Budenholzer said after Friday's practice that Nurkic and Bradley Beal (calf) are probable for Saturday's game, though Nurkic is by no means a lock to play. If Nurkic is sidelined, Oso Ighodaro or Mason Plumlee would be the top candidates to enter the Sun's starting lineup.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Saturday Nurkic (ankle) is probable for Saturday's game versus the Warriors, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Despite continuing to deal with a nagging ankle injury, Nurkic is expected to make his fourth straight appearance Saturday. Across his last five outings, Nurkic is averaging 8.2 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 24.0 minutes.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Bradley Beal, Kevin Durant both return from injury, lead the Suns past the Lakers 127-100

Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant each scored 23 points and the Phoenix Suns celebrated the healthy return of both players with a 127-100 win over the Los Angeles Lakers to snap a five...

NOVEMBER 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brings down double-double in loss Nurkic had 14 points (5-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and three steals over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 138-122 loss to the Knicks.

Impact Nurkic held his own despite an enormous night from Karl-Anthony Towns in the paint. The Suns are relieved to have one of their impact players off the injury report after he joined Kevin Durant (calf) and Bradley Beal (calf) on the sidelines twice over the past week. Nurkic's season has been a mixed bag, as he's performing slightly below his seasonal averages in every major category. Field-goal percentage is the most glaring shortcoming, as his 40.4 percent conversion rate is the lowest of his career, and a full 11 percentage points behind his 2023-24 average.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Brunson scores 36, Towns adds 34 as Knicks beat Suns 138-122 for 4th straight win

Jalen Brunson scored 36 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 34 and the New York Knicks beat the Phoenix Suns 138-122 for their fourth straight win

NOVEMBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returning to action Wednesday Nurkic (ankle) has been cleared for Wednesday's game against New York, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Nurkic will return after missing two of Phoenix's last five games due to a nagging ankle injury. Mason Plumlee has filled in admirably as a rebounder while earning a plus-6.5 net rating on the season, so there's no guarantee that Nurkic will exceed the 23.7 minutes he has averaged across his 13 appearances this year.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Nurkic (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Nurkic continues to deal with a left ankle sprain, and after missing the game against the Magic on Monday, he'll be a game-time call for Wednesday's contest. If Nurkic can't go, then Oso Ighodaro and Mason Plumlee would be in line to see more minutes in a depleted Suns frontcourt.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Phoenix faces New York, aims to break 4-game slide

Phoenix looks to break its four-game losing streak when the Phoenix Suns take on New York

NOVEMBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wagner scores 32 points, Black adds 20 as Magic beat the Suns 109-99

Franz Wagner scored 32 points, Anthony Black added 20 and the Orlando Magic beat the struggling Phoenix Suns 109-99

NOVEMBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Listed as out Monday Nurkic (ankle) is listed as out for Tuesday's game against Orlando.

Impact After three straight appearances for the Suns, Nurkic will be held out with a left ankle sprain, something that continues to pop up. With Nurkic on the shelf, this will be a big opportunity for Oso Ighodaro to step up for the Suns after a strong performance Sunday against the Timberwolves.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to available Nurkic (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports.

Impact As expected, Nurkic has been upgraded from probable to available and will suit up for a third consecutive contest following a one-game absence. Over his last two appearances, Nurkic has averaged 3.5 points, 9.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 25.5 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Sunday Nurkic is probable for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves due to a left ankle sprain.

Impact Nurkic has been bothered by a left ankle sprain over the last few days. Even though the injury hasn't prevented the big man from suiting up outside of the Nov. 12 win over the Jazz, it has certainly impacted his play. Nurkic is averaging a mere 2.3 points and 8.7 rebounds per game in his last three contests.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Getting green light Nurkic (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Thunder, Nick Gallo of the Thunder's official site reports.

Impact Nurkic has been upgraded from questionable to available and will suit up for a second straight contest after a one-game absence due to the ankle issue. He posted three points, 11 rebounds, one assist and three steals in 22 minutes during Wednesday's loss to the Kings.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE