Omer Yurtseven News, Rumors, Updates - Utah Jazz

Serviceable line in spot start Yurtseven logged six points (3-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt), seven rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 27 minutes during Saturday's 105-100 win over the Pelicans.

Impact Yurtseven ran with the opening unit Saturday, flirting with a double-double in the process. He has been able to remind everyone just what he can do when afforded meaningful minutes over the past week. However, with Walker Kessler returning from injury tonight, Yurtseven's opportunities could be about to dry up. He is someone to monitor just in case he is handed a larger role at some point during the season but until then, he can be safely left on the waiver wire in most leagues.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Replacing Kessler in starting five Yurtseven is in the starting lineup to face the Pelicans on Saturday, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.

Impact Yurtseven has recorded more than 15 minutes in each of his last two outings off the bench, and he will replace Walker Kessler, who was originally listed as questionable with an elbow injury, in the starting unit. This will be the first start for Yurtseven in the current season.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Excels in bench role Yurtseven finished Tuesday's 131-99 loss to the Lakers with 18 points (8-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds and one assist across 17 minutes.

Impact Yurtseven made the most of the extended playing time he received in Tuesday's blowout loss. The 25-year-old big man led Utah in points and rebounds while playing a season-high 17 minutes. However, Yurtseven is unlikely to be a significant part of Utah's rotation going forward.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays seven minutes off bench Yurtseven chipped in three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist in seven minutes during Wednesday's 133-109 victory over the Grizzlies.

Impact Yurtseven has had minimal playing time early this season but saw a handful of minutes during Wednesday's blowout victory. He made just nine appearances for the Heat last year while dealing with injuries and hasn't had a fantasy-relevant role with his new club.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

4 questions with Omer Yurtseven, the Utah Jazz's newest player Omer Yurtseven addresses the media for the first time since signing with the Utah Jazz.

JULY 24, 2023 • SLTRIB.COM

Former Heat center Omer Yurtseven signs with Jazz; Jamal Cain lone remaining Heat free agent Former Heat center Omer Yurtseven finds a landing spot with the Utah Jazz in NBA free agency.

JULY 17, 2023 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Omer Yurtseven signs with Utah Paul Garcia: The Jazz have signed Omer Yurtseven to a contractSource: Twitter @PaulGarciaNBA What’s the buzz on Twitter? Bobby Marks @BobbyM...

JULY 17, 2023 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Heat bypass qualifying offer to Omer Yurtseven, making center unrestricted free agent MIAMI — The Miami Heat have opted to bypass extending a qualifying offer to Omer Yurtseven, making the second-year center an unrestricted fr...

JUNE 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Good to go for Game 2 Yurtseven (nose) will be available for Friday's Game 2 against Boston, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Yurtseven will wear a fitted mask Friday after being upgraded from questionable to available despite a nose contusion. However, he is unlikely to receive much playing time.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Omer Yurtseven was thinking big; turns out Heat were thinking something else It was all in front of Omer Yurtseven in October. There he was, in the Bahamas, at the Baha Mar resort in Nassau, routinely running first-te...

MARCH 30, 2023 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

MARCH 30, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM

Meager role in loss Yurtseven finished Saturday's 113-99 loss to the Bulls with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal across five minutes.

Impact Yurtseven has appeared in four straight games since making his season debut March 11, but he's played over 10 minutes just once and saw a season-low five minutes during Saturday's double-digit loss. Miami continues to go small with its second unit, as Max Strus and Caleb Martin were the top forwards off the bench behind Kevin Love, Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. Yurtseven is competing with Haywood Highsmith for the top backup center gig, but neither of them have produced enough recently to warrant attention during the fantasy playoffs.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heat's Yurtseven's time has come again with Cody Zeller suffering broken nose For two seasons, his only two NBA seasons, there seemingly always has been a reason from the Miami Heat not to play Omer Yurtseven. The exce...

MARCH 13, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM

Omer Yurtseven's time has come again with Heat, as he again seeks to seize moment Last season, Omer Yurtseven seized his starting moment when Bam Adebayo was sidelined. This time the mandate is to offer a support system in...

MARCH 13, 2023 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Miami Heat's Omer Yurtseven Ready To Get Back In The Fold Miami Heat center Omer Yurtseven played his first game this season against the Orlando Magic. He underwent preseason ankle surgery

MARCH 12, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Makes season debut Yurtseven (ankle) logged seven minutes off the bench Saturday in the Heat's 126-114 overtime loss to the Magic, finishing with zero points (0-1 FG) and one rebound.

Impact After recovering from mid-November surgery to address an impingement, bone spur and stress reaction in his left ankle, Yurtseven was cleared for game action earlier this month, but he had been limited to only two appearances in the G League before finally getting the chance to debut for Miami on Saturday. Yurtseven had been outside of the Heat's rotation, but he stepped in as the backup center behind starter Bam Adebayo when Cody Zeller exited early Saturday due to a facial laceration that required stitches. If Zeller isn't ready to play in the Heat's next game Monday versus Utah, Yurtseven could handle a 10-to-15-minute role behind Adebayo.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will be available Monday Yurtseven (ankle) has been elevated from the G League and will be available for Monday's matchup against the Hawks.

Impact Yurtseven has yet to appear in an NBA game this season while rehabbing from offseason ankle surgery, but he recently completed a rehab stint in the G League that included playing in a game. He finished that contest with 27 points (9-19 FG), 10 rebounds and five assists in 37 minutes, so he appears to be 100 percent healthy and could carve out a backup role behind Bam Adebayo and Cody Zeller during the stretch run.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

ASK IRA: Will Omer Yurtseven's return eventually include a Heat rotation role? Will Omer Yurtseven step into a Miami Heat rotation role with his return from the G League?

MARCH 6, 2023 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Probable Monday Yurtseven is probable for Monday's game against the Hawks, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports.

Impact Yurtseven will be back with the team after a stint in the G League, but that doesn't mean he'll actually get on the court. He hasn't logged a single minute for the Heat this season.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for G League assignment Yurtseven (ankle) will head to the G League's Sioux Falls Skyforce on Wednesday to begin a rehab assignment, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Yurtseven has yet to play this season while rehabbing from offseason ankle surgery. This is a great next step for the second-year big man, but it's still unclear what the rehab assignment will entail. Even when he's healthy, it may be hard for him to crack the NBA rotation after the additions of Kevin Love and Cody Zeller.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Philadelphia Yurtseven (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game versus the 76ers, Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Yurtseven will miss Wednesday's game as he is still recovering from ankle surgery. His next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with the Knicks, but he will likely be sent to the G League before seeing any NBA action.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Yurtseven (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against Philadelphia.

Impact Yurtseven has yet to play this season while recovering from left ankle surgery. He has been cleared for non-contact and is expected to head to the G League soon to resume 5-on-5 work. However, it remains to be seen when he'll be able to suit up for the Heat.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Friday Yurtseven (ankle) is out for Friday's game versus Milwaukee, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Yurtseven hasn't played this season while recovering from left ankle surgery. While Miami hopes the second-year big man can take the floor soon, there is no current timetable for his return. Yurtseven will likely compete with Cody Zeller, Kevin Love, and Orlando Robinson for backup minutes in the frontcourt when available.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

ASK IRA: Do Heat's buyout moves make Omer Yurtseven an odd man out in power rotation? Will Miami Heat's Omer Yurtseven be squeezed out by buyout moves?

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Heat hope Yurtseven can provide post-deadline bump like Oladipo last season Omer Yurtseven could provide post-deadline hope after the Miami Heat went without a trade acquisition.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

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