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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

Good to go against Minnesota Nurkic (back) is available for Wednesday's game against Minnesota.

Impact Despite managing back tightness, Nurkic is good to go Wednesday. The veteran big man should operate as Mark Williams' top backup at center against the Timberwolves. Nurkic has averaged 7.4 points, 8.0 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks in 18.9 minutes over five games following the All-Star break.

MARCH 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets face the Timberwolves on 7-game slide

Charlotte will try to end its seven-game skid when the Charlotte Hornets play Minnesota

MARCH 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Expected to play Wednesday Nurkic is listed as probable for Wednesday's game versus the Timberwolves due to a lower back injury.

Impact Nurkic is expected to make his second straight appearance Wednesday despite dealing with a lower back injury. If Nurkic is officially upgraded to available, he will likely operate as Charlotte's backup center to Mark Williams.

MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 3, 2025 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Not listed on injury report Nurkic (illness) isn't listed on the injury report for Monday's game against the Warriors.

Impact After missing two straight games due to an illness, Nurkic will suit up Monday. However, he was a healthy DNP against the Warriors on Feb. 25 after appearing in five straight games for the Hornets. He played more than 19 minutes only once during that stretch, and the Hornets will have Mark Williams and Moussa Diabate healthy for Monday's game.

MARCH 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets face the Warriors on 6-game losing streak

Charlotte will try to break its six-game losing streak when the Charlotte Hornets take on Golden State

MARCH 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Downgraded to out Nurkic (illness) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Wizards.

Impact Nurkic's absence streak will extend to four games Saturday due to an illness. His next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Golden State.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Nurkic (illness) is questionable for Saturday's matchup against Washington.

Impact Nurkic is in jeopardy of missing his third consecutive contest due to an illness. Since joining the Hornets, the big man has averaged 8.2 points, 8.6 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.2 blocks in 19.2 minutes per game over five appearances (three starts). If Nurkic is ruled out, Moussa Diabate will likely see an uptick in playing time.

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hornets take on the Wizards on 5-game skid

Charlotte looks to end its five-game slide when the Charlotte Hornets take on Washington

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Sitting Thursday Nurkic (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact Nurkic won't suit up Thursday after coming down with an illness. The Hornets will rely on Mark Williams and Moussa Diabate at center in Nurkic's absence.

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to questionable Nurkic (illness) has been downgraded to questionable for Thursday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact Nurkic popped up on the injury report Thursday, as the veteran big man is battling an illness. The 29-year-old was a healthy scratch for Tuesday's loss to the Warriors and may end up missing a second straight game with the team in Dallas, with Moussa Diabate potentially seeing more time on the floor against the Mavericks.

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jusuf Nurkic interestingly labeled a DNP - coach's decision on Tuesday night The Charlotte Hornets fell 128-92 on Tuesday night against the Golden State Warriors, capping off statistically the worst four game stretch...

FEBRUARY 26, 2025 • SI.COM

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Anfernee Simons hit five 3-pointers and scored 25 points in the largest blowout victory in Portland Trail Blazers history, a 141-88 romp ove...

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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