Jusuf Nurkic News, Rumors, Updates - Utah Jazz

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

Intends to stay in Utah Nurkic (nose) intends to sign a two-year, $22 million contract to return to the Jazz, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Nurkic was a full-time starter for the Jazz since November of the 2025-26 campaign due to the absence of Walker Kessler (shoulder). The former averaged 10.9 points, 10.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.3 steals over 26.4 minutes per game across 41 regular-season games (36 starts) last year, but Nurkic missed the last two months of the season after undergoing surgery on his nose in mid-February. He should be 100 percent for the start of training camp and will likely serve as the Jazz's backup big man behind Kessler for the 2026-27 season.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

"When I saw him in practice, I said, 'We're winning a title'" - Jusuf Nurkic on Carmelo Anthony impressing him upon arriving to the Portland Trail Blazers Melo proved he was still a major factor in Portland, but the ultimate championship prize remained just out of reach.

JUNE 2 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Jusuf Nurkic recalled a warning from an NBA agent who tried to stop him from signing with Rich Paul: "A white man talking about a black man" Nurkic made a career-defining move in 2018 when he aligned himself with Rich Paul.

JUNE 2 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Jusuf Nurkic reveals what went wrong with the Suns during Mike Budenholzer's stint | Sporting News Jusuf Nurkic has given people a glimpse into what happened with the Suns in the disastrous 2024-25 season.

JUNE 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Jusuf Nurkic claims Mike Budenholzer's alcohol issues ruined the Phoenix Suns' "Big 3": "He was literally explaining to KD how to make a basket" Budenholzer routinely provoked his own players from day one, according to explosive claims made by Nurkic.

JUNE 1 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

"Up to $200K changing hands" - Jusuf Nurkic details J.J. Hickson's brutal NBA gambling addiction Veteran center Jusuf Nurkic looks back at his rookie year in Denver, exposing the extreme high-stakes card games that ruined J.J. Hickson's...

JUNE 1 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Sensabaugh leads Utah against Milwaukee after 41-point game

Utah takes on the Milwaukee Bucks after Brice Sensabaugh scored 41 points in the Utah Jazz's 147-111 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Dosunmu sparks Timberwolves' 147-111 rout of Jazz as Edwards remains out

Ayo Dosunmu scored 23 points and had nine rebounds in his second straight start in place of the injured Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves took charge in the second qua...

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Utah faces Minnesota on 3-game losing streak

Utah is looking to stop its three-game slide with a victory against Minnesota

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

Quentin Grimes' late free throws help the 76ers send the Jazz to a 7th straight loss

Quentin Grimes hit two tiebreaking free throws with 16.4 seconds remaining, Tyrese Maxey scored 25 points and the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Utah Jazz 106-102

MARCH 5 • Associated Press

Pelicans beat Jazz 115-105 for 4th straight win after Zion Williamson leaves game with ankle injury

Saddiq Bey scored 24 points as New Orleans beat the Jazz 115-105 to complete a two-game sweep in Utah after Pelicans star Zion Williamson left the game in the first half with an an...

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Bey scores 42 points, Pelicans beat Jazz 129-118 to open 2-game set in Utah

Saddiq Bey scored 42 points, Zion Williamson had 20 and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Utah Jazz 129-118 on Thursday night to open a two-game set

FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press

Jusuf Nurkić out for remainder of 2025-26 season after undergoing nose surgery Utah center Jusuf Nurkić will be out for the rest of the 2025-26 season following nose surgery for a deviated septum.

FEBRUARY 24 • NBA.COM

Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic to have nose surgery and miss the rest of the season

Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic will undergo nose surgery this week and miss the remainder of the season

FEBRUARY 24 • Associated Press

Undergoing season-ending surgery Nurkic is scheduled to undergo season-ending nose surgery Wednesday, Chris Haynes of NBA TV reports.

Impact Nurkic came back from the All-Star break with a nose injury, and he's opting for a procedure to repair the issue. The 31-year-old big man is set to be an unrestricted free agent ahead of 2026-27, and he should receive plenty of interest on the open market this summer after averaging 10.9 points, 10.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.3 steals in 26.4 minutes per contest through 41 games this season. With Nurkic's campaign over, the runway is clear at center for Kyle Filipowski to handle a starting role the rest of the way.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Nurkic (nose) has been ruled out for Monday's game in Houston.

Impact Monday will mark Nurkic's third consecutive game on the inactive list, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Thursday's game against the Pelicans. Kyle Filipowski will continue to get the bulk of the five-man minutes with Nurkic sidelined.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

George, Jazz square off against the Rockets

Utah faces Houston for a Western Conference matchup Monday

FEBRUARY 22 • Associated Press

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