JUSUF NURKIC NEWS

Slides to bench Tuesday Nurkic is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Mark Williams will man the middle for the Hornets in his return after sitting out the front end of a back-to-back Monday against the Kings. Nurkic has played four games off the bench across time with Phoenix and Charlotte this season, averaging 6.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.0 blocks and 0.8 steals in 16.9 minutes as a member of the second unit.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Fares well as starter Nurkic notched 12 points (4-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals in 27 minutes during Monday's 130-88 loss to Sacramento.

Impact Mark Williams was held out for rest on the front end of the back-to-back set, though he's expected back Tuesday. As a veteran on a rebuilding team, Nurkic may have a tough time securing a consistent role on a nightly basis with Moussa Diabate waiting in the wings.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Zach LaVine scores season-high 42 points to help Kings beat Hornets 130-88

Zach LaVine scored a season-high 42 points in his finest game with Sacramento since being acquired in a multi-team trade near the deadline, leading the Kings to a 130-88 win over t...

FEBRUARY 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting sans Williams Nurkic will start in Monday's game against the Kings, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.

Impact With Mark Williams sitting out of the first night of a back-to-back set due to left foot injury management, Nurkic will rejoin the starting five. The big man has appeared in four outings (two starts) as a member of the Hornets, during which he has averaged 7.3 points, 8.5 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.0 steals across 17.3 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Trail Blazers, of all teams, win by 53 points for largest victory in franchise history

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FEBRUARY 23

Back to bench Saturday Nurkic is not in the Hornets' starting lineup against the Trail Blazers on Saturday.

Impact Nurkic will retreat to the bench Saturday due to the return of Mark Williams (conditioning) from a one-game absence. Nurkic started in Charlotte's loss to Denver on Thursday and finished with nine points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal over 19 minutes.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Could a Mark Williams/Jusuf Nurkic combination work beyond this season? After the NBA Trade Deadline was concluded, the Charlotte Hornets were presented with a fairly positive dilemma: two starting-caliber center...

FEBRUARY 22 • SI.COM

Starting sans Williams Nurkic will enter the starting lineup in Thursday's game against Denver.

Impact The big man will receive the starting nod with Mark Williams (conditioning) sitting out during the second night of a back-to-back set. Nurkic has accumulated nine points, 16 rebounds, eight assists, three blocks and two steals across 34 total minutes in two outings (one start) with the Hornets.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Slides back to bench Nurkic won't start Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Nurkic started but played merely 16 minutes in his Hornets debut, but he'll move to the second unit Wednesday with Mark Williams (not injury related) available. Considering it's unclear how many minutes Nurkic will play as a reserve, fantasy managers should steer clear of the 29-year-old center.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Solid performance Wednesday Nurkic logged nine points (3-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 16 minutes during Wednesday's 102-86 loss to the Magic.

Impact Nurkic got the starting nod, playing his first game as a member of the Hornets. Despite being on a minutes restriction, Nurkic managed to flirt with a double-double, while also chipping in across the board. His long-term role remains up in the air but for now, he should be able to see the court on most nights.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Jusuf Nurkic gets starting nod in his Charlotte Hornets debut The Charlotte Hornets are just minutes away from tipping things off against division rival, the Orlando Magic. It'll be the final game befor...

FEBRUARY 12 • SI.COM

Starting in team debut Nurkic is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Magic.

Impact With the Hornets missing Mark Williams and Moussa Diabate (eye) on Wednesday, Nurkic will draw the start at center while operating with a minutes restriction in his team debut. Nurkic averaged 9.5 rebounds, 8.8 points, 1.9 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.7 blocks in 24.3 minutes over 23 games as a starter with the Suns this season.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Playing Wednesday vs. Magic Nurkic (recently traded) will operate under a minutes restriction in his Hornets debut Wednesday against the Magic, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.

Impact Nurkic was not on the injury report for Monday's loss to the Nets but ended up being a healthy scratch. He's expected to see the court Wednesday, though he'll operate on a minutes restriction while serving as the backup center behind Moussa Diabate (eye).

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

What's up with Jusuf Nurkic? Hornets coach gives update on Charlotte's acquisition Mark Williams still hasn’t rejoined the Hornets, and Jusuf Nurkic didn’t play in Monday night’s loss to Brooklyn Nets.

FEBRUARY 11 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kevin Durant ready to move past trade deadline speculation, get back on court for Suns

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FEBRUARY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available for Monday Nurkic (trade pending) is not on the injury report for Monday's game against the Nets.

Impact Nurkic wasn't cleared to make his debut Sunday against the Pistons, but it appears that he'll suit up for the first time as a Hornet on Monday. Mark Williams (not with team) has been ruled out and Moussa Diabate (eye) is questionable, so Nurkic could potentially see a hefty role right away.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Bridges and the Hornets visit conference foe Brooklyn

The Nets will play host to conference foe Charlotte

FEBRUARY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Now listed as out Nurkic (trade pending) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Nurkic wasn't listed on Charlotte's injury report but has been ruled out via the NBA's official report with a trade pending designation. With Mark Williams (trade rescinded) and Nurkic unavailable, Taj Gibson will be the primary backup to Moussa Diabate on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Not on injury report Nurkic (trade pending) is not listed on Charlotte's injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Pistons.

Impact After falling out of the rotation in Phoenix, Nurkic was traded to the Hornets at the deadline and was waiting for the deal to be finalized. It's unclear what Nurkic's role will be in Charlotte, as Mark Williams is sticking around after the trade to the Lakers fell through and Moussa Diabate recently got a promotion.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Nurkic (trade pending) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Pistons.

Impact Nurkic was traded from the Suns to the Hornets earlier this week but is still waiting for the deal to be officially finalized before making his Charlotte debut. If Nurkic is unable to suit up against Detroit, Moussa Diabate and Taj Gibson should soak up the majority of the team's center minutes.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Nurkic (trade pending) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Pistons.

Impact Nurkic was traded from the Suns to the Hornets earlier this week but is still waiting for the deal to be officially finalized before making his Charlotte debut. If Nurkic is unable to suit up against Detroit, Moussa Diabate and Taj Gibson should soak up the majority of the team's center minutes.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Cunningham, Pistons to host Ball and the Hornets

The Pistons will take on conference foe Charlotte

FEBRUARY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Suns' Big 3 is still together after the trade deadline, so the search for success continues

Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal are still members of the Phoenix Suns after a tumultuous trade deadline

FEBRUARY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Miles Bridges' 3-pointer with 1.4 seconds left lifts Hornets past Spurs 117-116 to snap 6-game skid

Miles Bridges knocked down a 3-pointer from the corner off a wraparound feed from LaMelo Ball with 1.4 seconds left to lift Charlotte to a 117-116 victory over the San Antonio Spur...

FEBRUARY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal both out with injuries for Suns against the Jazz

Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal are both out with injuries for the Phoenix Suns in their game against the Utah Jazz on Friday night, one day after a trade deadline where both players...

FEBRUARY 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS