Jusuf Nurkic News, Rumors, Updates - Utah Jazz

Jusuf Nurkic scores in final second, Jazz hang tough to beat Celtics Jusuf Nurkic scored with 0.6 seconds to play to give the visiting Utah Jazz a 105-103 victory over the Boston Celtics on Monday night.Jaylen...

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Double-double in start Nurkic ended with 11 points (5-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and one block in 31 minutes during Monday's 105-103 win over Boston.

Impact Nurkic recorded his first double-double of the season, including the winning basket with just 0.6 seconds remaining. That makes two consecutive starts for Nurkic, sliding into the opening unit with Walker Kessler sidelined due to a shoulder concern. There is no clear timetable for Kessler at this point, making Nurkic a viable short-term addition.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jusuf Nurkic makes last-second putback to lift the Jazz past the Celtics, 105-103

Jusuf Nurkic dropped in a putback with 0.6 seconds remaining and the Utah Jazz overcame a double-digit, second-half deficit to beat the Boston Celtics 105-103 on Monday night

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting sans Kessler Nurkic will start in Sunday's game against the Hornets, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact With Walker Kessler (shoulder) sidelined, Nurkic will get the starting nod against his former team. The veteran big man has received consistent playing time off the bench through five regular-season games, averaging 7.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.4 steals across 17.2 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

'Care about players.' Jusuf Nurkic on new team Jazz, time with Suns Jusuf Nurkic was part of a trade that sent Deandre Ayton to the Portland Trail Blazers in 2023, but was traded last season.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Available vs. Portland Nurkic (hip) is available for Wednesday's game against Portland.

Impact After being considered questionable, Nurkic will play through a hip contusion. The veteran big man has contingent fantasy upside if Walker Kessler were to go down with an injury, but Nurkic is likely to remain stuck in a reserve role for the time being.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Wednesday Nurkic (hip) is questionable to play in Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact Nurkic is coming off a solid performance in Monday's game against the Suns. He ripped down 13 rebounds while also adding seven points, two assists and two steals. If he can't play, the team will likely lean on Kevin Love and Taylor Hendricks behind Walker Kessler.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pulls down 13 rebounds Nurkic recorded seven points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and two steals across 18 minutes during Monday's 138-134 overtime win over the Suns.

Impact Walker Kessler is essentially locked in as the starter and is seeing 31.7 minutes per contest, leaving 17.6 minutes per game for Nurkic. He has made the most of his backup role, however, posting averages of 6.3 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.7 steals through three games.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs 11 boards off the bench Nurkic registered four points (2-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 11 rebounds, two assists and one steal over 18 minutes during Friday's 105-104 loss to the Kings.

Impact Walker Kessler turned in an odd dud after a great first game, so the team decided to give Nurkic more time on the court. He responded with 11 rebounds in 18 minutes. The veteran is hunting to a place to revive his career, but only an injury will elevate him to a meaningful role. He's trapped behind Kessler and Kyle Filipowski, and is currently fending off Taylor Hendricks for the backup job under the basket.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Slated for reserve role Thursday Nurkic isn't in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against Portland.

Impact Nurkic is fresh off an impressive double-double Monday against Dallas, so the fact that he's not listed in the starting five could be an indication he's getting the night off. Walker Kessler is drawing the start at center in Nurkic's place.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles in defeat Nurkic notched 13 points (4-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 15 rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 24 minutes in Monday's 114-101 preseason loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Nurkic tied the team-high mark in three-pointers and was one of five Jazz players to score in double figures. The veteran big man also led all players in rebounds. After being traded from Charlotte to Utah in June, Nurkic is expected to back up Walker Kessler (shoulder) in the 2025-26 campaign.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well in loss Nurkic produced 12 points (5-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 25 minutes of Wednesday's 140-127 preseason loss to Houston.

Impact The Jazz were missing several players, including Walker Kessler (shoulder), Kyle Filipowski (back) and Lauri Markkanen (wrist), all of whom are day-to-day. Nurkic looked sharp Wednesday, and that likely has something to do with the fact that he's coming off a EuroBasket stint. When the Jazz are at full strength, Nurkic projects to be Kessler's primary backup.

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Despite Kessler's lingering contract situation and dim prospects, the Jazz are betting on youth

The Utah Jazz are embracing a youth movement after finishing last season with the NBA's worst record

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Neither Nowitzki nor Jokic: Utah Jazz's Jusuf Nurkic delivers surprising take on the European GOAT big man debate While Dirk Nowitzki and Nikola Jokic emerge as the most representative big men, Utah Jazz's Jusuf Nurkic surprised everyone by naming anothe...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • BOLAVIP.COM

EuroBasket 2025: Zaccharie Risacher, Jusuf Nurkić shine on Day 9 Jusuf Nurkić records another double-double to help Bosnia-Herzegovina advance while Zaccharie Risacher scores 15 to lead France past Iceland...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • NBA.COM

"Didn't change a lot": Jusuf Nurkic downplays Giannis Antetokounmpo's impact by claiming Bosnia's gameplan didn't change in Greece star's absence The highly anticipated clash between Greek superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bosnia and Herzegovina center Jusuf Nurkic did not happen on...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"He's sucked at those defenses the last few years he's played in EuroBasket" - Jusuf Nurkic took a shot at Giannis Antetokounmpo's defense during FIBA tournaments Nurkic's shot at Antetokounmpo ultimately didn't backfire.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Former Blazers starter is falling apart with no sign of recovery Jusuf Nurkic's stock continues to fall due to concerns surrounding his production and conditioning level.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

The Jazz could salvage the disastrous Jusuf Nurkic trade by making this move They were better off not making this trade to begin with, but there is a way they could end this somewhat sensibly.

AUGUST 20, 2025 • THEJNOTES.COM

Latest Jusuf Nurkic intel raises one important Jazz question Jazz fans have probably heard the latest about him by now.

AUGUST 12, 2025 • THEJNOTES.COM

Blazers' Jusuf Nurkic trade looks even better after coach puts him on blast Jusuf Nurkic's career has been on a downward spiral since the Portland Trail Blazers traded him.

AUGUST 12, 2025 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Suns' decision to brutally dump Jusuf Nurkic just got even better Shame they traded for him in the first place.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Jazz got scammed into a move that will make Blazers fans laugh Portland Trail Blazers fans can't help but laugh at the Utah Jazz's decision to trade for center Jusuf Nurkic.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Obvious reason Suns were stupid and short-sighted to trade Jusuf Nurkic It all made sense at the time.

JULY 20, 2025 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Bill Simmons Blasts Danny Ainge and Utah Jazz for Trading Away Collin Sexton Following a trade that sent Collin Sexton and a second round draft pick to the Charlotte Hornets for Jusuf Nurkic fueled confusion and frust...

JUNE 30, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

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Jusuf Nurkic makes last-second putback to lift the Jazz past the Celtics, 105-103

Despite Kessler's lingering contract situation and dim prospects, the Jazz are betting on youth