Jusuf Nurkic News, Rumors, Updates - Utah Jazz

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

Nearly double-doubles Nurkic registered nine points (3-3 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and seven rebounds in 15 minutes during Thursday's 115-98 victory over New York.

Impact Nurkic made the most of his limited minutes off the bench Thursday. Mark Williams is being held out for injury management Friday against the Thunder, leaving the Hornets very shorthanded. Nurkic could be a popular streaming option as a result.

MARCH 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Green light to play Wednesday Nurkic (shin) is available for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Nurkic was listed on Tuesday's injury report as questionable due to a left shin contusion, but the issue isn't severe enough for him to miss Wednesday's game. The veteran center has averaged 7.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocks over 17.9 minutes per game in his nine outings (including four starts) with the Hornets this season.

MARCH 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Nurkic is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hawks due to a left shin contusion.

Impact The left shin contusion is a new concern for Nurkic, who has missed time recently due to neck soreness and an illness. If the veteran big man is unable to suit up Wednesday, Moussa Diabate will likely see an uptick in playing time behind Mark Williams.

MARCH 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go vs. Heat Nurkic (neck) will play Monday against Miami.

Impact Nurkic was trending in the right direction leading up to tipoff, and the team has since confirmed that he'll be available following a one-game absence. He's averaging 7.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks over his last eight games.

MARCH 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Likely available Monday Nurkic (neck) is probable for Monday's game against the Heat.

Impact After posting a 12-point, 15-rebound double-double against the Cavaliers on Friday, Nurkic sat out the second half of Charlotte's back-to-back set against Brooklyn on Saturday. While the big man will be back in action Monday, Mark Williams (rest) will also be available, so Nukic will likely handle a reserve role versus Miami.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte faces Miami on 5-game road skid

Charlotte will aim to stop its five-game road skid when the Hornets face Miami

MARCH 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Ruled out Saturday Nurkic (neck) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nets.

Impact Nurkic is coming off an impressive performance in Friday's loss to the Cavaliers, recording a double-double with 12 points, 15 rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block. However, Charlotte will have to pivot Saturday against Brooklyn, likely turning to Moussa Diabate and Taj Gibson to shoulder the load in the frontcourt, especially with Mark Williams (foot) also ruled out for this game.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Saturday Nurkic is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game versus the Nets due to neck soreness.

Impact Nurkic is expected to miss Saturday's contest after starting at center in Charlotte's previous outing. With Mark Williams (foot) also out, Moussa Diabate and Taj Gibson should receive the majority of the team's center minutes against Brooklyn.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles in start Nurkic logged 12 points (6-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 15 rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 28 minutes during Friday's 118-117 loss to Cleveland.

Impact Nurkic had his best game since arriving in Charlotte, recording just his ninth double-double of the season. With Mark Williams given the night off for rest purposes, Nurkic stepped into the starting role for the fourth time as a Hornet. However, it wasn't enough to secure the victory as Charlotte fell to their ninth straight loss.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets vs Cavaliers: Jusuf Nurkic Postgame Media Availability

MARCH 8, 2025 • YOUTUBE

NBA-leading Cavaliers win 13th straight game, rallying to edge Hornets 118-117

Donovan Mitchell scored 24 points and the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers rallied for their 13th straight victory, 118-117 over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night

MARCH 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting Friday Nurkic is in the Hornets' starting lineup against the Cavaliers on Friday.

Impact Nurkic was cleared to play Friday after missing three of the Hornets' last five games due to a back injury, and he will get the start due to the absence of Mark Williams (foot). Nurkic has averaged 6.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.1 steals over 1.0 blocks over 17.4 minutes per game across seven games (three starts) with Charlotte.

MARCH 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up vs. Cavaliers Nurkic (back) is available for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Nurkic has played off the bench in the last two games, though he's failed to record more than 15 minutes in any of those contests. If that role as Mark Williams' backup doesn't change, then the veteran isn't expected to provide a lot of upside in most fantasy formats.

MARCH 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play against Cleveland Nurkic (back) has been listed as probable Friday against the Cavaliers.

Impact Nurkic has missed three of the Hornets' last five games but is trending toward playing Friday against Cleveland. Charlotte will need the veteran big man on the floor against arguably the best team in the league, as the team is already without Mark Williams (foot).

MARCH 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

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

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

Charlotte faces Miami on 5-game road skid

NBA-leading Cavaliers win 13th straight game, rallying to edge Hornets 118-117