Jusuf Nurkic News, Rumors, Updates - Utah Jazz

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

Olivier Maxence Prosper scores 23, GG Jackson adds 20 as the Grizzlies defeat Jazz 123-114

Olivier-Maxence Prosper scored 23 points, GG Jackson added 20, and the Memphis Grizzlies put together a second-half rally to beat the Utah Jazz 123-114

FEBRUARY 21 • Associated Press

Sitting out Friday Nurkic is out for Friday's game against Memphis due to nose injury management.

Impact Nurkic went unused during last Thursday's loss to Portland, and fantasy managers should expect his availability to remain sporadic throughout the course of the stretch run. Kyle Filipowski should handle the bulk of the center minutes Friday, with Kevin Love filling in the No. 2 center spot behind him.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Holiday and Clingan boost Trail Blazers to 135-119 win over Jazz

Jrue Holiday scored a season-high 31 points and Donovan Clingan added 23 points and 18 rebounds as the Portland Trail Blazers beat Utah 135-119, hours after the Jazz lost Jaren Jac...

FEBRUARY 13 • Associated Press

Won't start Thursday Nurkic isn't in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Nurkic will be available for Thursday's matchup, but the fact that he's not listed in the starting lineup is likely a sign that he won't see much if any playing time. Instead, it'll be up to Kyle Filipowski and Kevin Love to eat up minutes at center.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Productive ways continue Nurkic finished with eight points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), nine rebounds, four assists and one steal in 26 minutes during Wednesday's 121-93 victory over Sacramento.

Impact Utah's intentions when it comes to how much Nurkic will play down the stretch remain unclear, but what's certain is that the veteran center is producing at a high level when available. Nurkic has averaged 14.7 points, 11.8 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.1 three-pointers in 29.4 minutes per contest in his last 16 games, shooting 47.2 percent from long range during this period.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

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

FEBRUARY 10 • 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.

FEBRUARY 8 • 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.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

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