Jusuf Nurkic News, Rumors, Updates - Utah Jazz

Jazz trade Collin Sexton to Hornets for Jusuf Nurkić: Sources Utah is also sending a future second-round pick to Charlotte in the deal.

JUNE 29, 2025 • NYTIMES.COM

Reports: Jazz trade Collin Sexton to Hornets for Jusuf Nurkić Utah reportedly will send a future 2nd-round pick to Charlotte in the deal.

JUNE 29, 2025 • NBA.COM

Report: Jazz land C Jusuf Nurkic in trade with Hornets The Utah Jazz are set to acquire center Jusuf Nurkic from the Charlotte Hornets for Collin Sexton and a 2030 second-round draft pick, ESPN r...

JUNE 29, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Hornets acquire Collin Sexton from Jazz for Jusuf Nurkic, per reports Days after the 2025 NBA Draft, the Charlotte Hornets are making moves again.

JUNE 29, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

Utah Jazz Send Collin Sexton to Charlotte Hornets in Exchange for Jusuf Nurkic The NBA offseason continues to reshape the league at a furious pace.

JUNE 29, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Hornets acquire Collin Sexton from Jazz for Jusuf Nurkic, 2nd-round draft pick, AP source says

A person familiar with the situation says the Charlotte Hornets have acquired guard Collin Sexton from the Utah Jazz for center Jusuf Nurkic and a future second-round draft pick

JUNE 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Jazz Trade Collin Sexton to Hornets in Blockbuster Deal The Utah Jazz are sending Collin Sexton to the Charlotte Hornets, and a 2031 second-round pick for Jusuf Nurkic.

JUNE 29, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Jazz trading Collin Sexton to Hornets for Jusuf Nurkic Shams Charania: Just in: The Utah Jazz are trading Collin Sexton and a 2031 second-round pick to the Charlotte Hornets for Jusuf Nurkic, sou...

JUNE 29, 2025 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Headed to Utah The Hornets traded Nurkic to the Jazz on Sunday in exchange for Collin Sexton and a 2031 second-round pick, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact The veteran big man is set to join his third team in two years and is in line to back up Walker Kessler in Utah. Nurkic spent time with Phoenix and Charlotte last season, averaging 8.9 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists across 20.8 minutes per game in 51 regular-season appearances (32 starts). Nurkic has one year remaining on his current contract and is slated to make $19 million in 2025-26.

JUNE 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Why the Hornets keeping Jusuf Nurkic wouldn't be as wild as it sounds Jusuf Nurkic was so bad for the Phoenix Suns that the team benched him, and had to attach one of the few remaining first round picks they ow...

JUNE 23, 2025 • SI.COM

Jusuf Nurkic mock trade: Hornets-Lakers deal doesn't fall through this time The Los Angeles Lakers, clearly, still need a center. The Charlotte Hornets still have three, and while Mark Williams being traded to LA aga...

MAY 9, 2025 • SI.COM

Flirts with double-double in start Nurkic ended Sunday's 93-86 loss to Boston with 14 points (6-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-3 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals in 29 minutes.

Impact Nurkic got the starting nod in Sunday's regular season finale due to Mark Williams (foot) being sidelined, leading all players in rebounds and steals while finishing with a team-high-tying point total and coming up one board shy of a double-double. Nurkic hauled in at least nine rebounds in 19 outings this season, adding 10 or more points in 14 of those contests.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Payton Pritchard scores 34 points in Celtics' 93-86 regular-season ending victory over Hornets

Payton Pritchard scored 34 points and the Boston Celtics swept consecutive home games against the Charlotte Hornets with a 93-86 victory despite blowing a 21-point first-half lead...

APRIL 13, 2025 • Associated Press

In starting lineup Nurkic is in the Hornets' starting lineup against the Celtics on Sunday.

Impact With Mark Williams (foot) sidelined, Nurkic will make his ninth start for the Hornets on Sunday (and sixth since the beginning of March). Nurkic has averaged 15.8 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists over 21.0 minutes per game over his last five outings.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes six dimes against Boston Nurkic closed Friday's 130-94 loss to Boston with 14 points (5-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, six assists and one steal across 19 minutes.

Impact Not known for his passing, Nurkic dished out a team-high six dimes Friday, which is the third time he's done so this season. Over his last five outings, Nurkic has averaged 15.8 points on 55.0 percent shooting, 6.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists over 21.0 minutes per game over his last five outings (two starts).

APRIL 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Nurkic won't start Friday's game against the Celtics.

Impact With Mark Williams (foot) and Moussa Diabate (illness) sidelined, Nurkic drew a spot start Wednesday and posted 26 points (12-19 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds and four assists in 26 minutes during a 126-96 loss to the Raptors. However, with Williams back in action, Nurkic will operate off the bench Friday.

APRIL 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Near double-double Wednesday Nurkic had 26 points (12-19 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds and four assists in 26 minutes during Wednesday's 126-96 loss to the Raptors.

Impact After logging a healthy DNP against the Grizzlies on Tuesday, Nurkic was inserted into the Hornets' starting lineup due to the absences of Mark Williams (foot) and Moussa Diabate (illness). Nurkic finished as the Hornets' leading rebounder and finished second in scoring behind Nick Smith (28). With two games left in the 2024-25 regular season, Nurkic's playing time will be dependant on the availability of Williams.

APRIL 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mogbo becomes 1st NBA rookie with a triple-double this season, helps Raptors beat Hornets

Jonathan Mogbo had 17 points, a career-high 11 assists and 10 rebounds for the first triple-double by a rookie in the NBA this season, helping the Toronto Raptors beat the short-ha...

APRIL 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting against Toronto Nurkic is in the Hornets' starting lineup against the Raptors on Wednesday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Nurkic was a healthy DNP in Tuesday's loss to the Grizzlies, but he'll make his eighth start with the Hornets on Wednesday due to the absence of Mark Williams (foot). Nurkic has averaged 7.9 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists over 16.8 minutes per game since the beginning of March.

APRIL 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Morant scores 28 as the Grizzlies beat Hornets 124-100; Memphis' Wells breaks wrist in hard fall

Ja Morant had 28 points, five rebounds and eight assists as the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Charlotte Hornets 124-100

APRIL 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Coby White scores 37, Josh Giddey adds 23 as Bulls beat Hornets 131-117 for 3rd straight win

Coby White scored 37 points, shooting 6 of 8 from 3-point range, Josh Giddey added 23 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists and the Chicago Bulls defeated the Charlotte Hornets 131...

APRIL 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting sans Williams Nurkic will start in Friday's game against the Kings.

Impact The veteran big man will receive the starting nod due to Mark Williams (back) being sidelined. Nurkic has averaged 10.4 points, 11.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.4 steals across 24.0 minutes per contest in his last five starts.

APRIL 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double in Sunday's start Nurkic contributed 13 points (4-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists, three blocks and one steal over 22 minutes during Sunday's 98-94 loss to the Pelicans.

Impact With Mark Williams (rest) getting the night off, Nurkic made his third start in 14 March appearances and delivered his 10th double-double of the season. The three blocks also represented his best defensive performance in 19 contests since joining the Hornets. Nurkic has consistently played 20 minutes or less when coming off the bench, making him an unreliable fantasy option unless he's getting a look in the starting five.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alvarado has go-ahead 3-point play in the Pelicans' 98-94 win over the Hornets

Jose Alvarado had a go-ahead three-point play on a reverse layup with 31 seconds left and the New Orleans Pelicans outlasted the Charlotte Hornets 98-94 on Sunday night

MARCH 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Will start vs. Oklahoma City Nurkic will be in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Nurkic will be a starter for the Hornets for the fifth time this season Friday in Oklahoma City. The veteran big man is averaging 10.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.0 blocks per game as a starter for Charlotte.

MARCH 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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