Jusuf Nurkic

Jusuf Nurkic

C - UTA
Height: 6-11
Weight: 290 lbs
Age: 31
College: None
Utah Jazz

Player News

RotowireJusuf Nurkic: Questionable to play Friday

Nurkic (illness) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Nets.

Source: Rotowire
Thursday, Jan 29, 2026

NBC SportsKeyonte George, Svi Mykhailiuk, Ace Bailey, Lauri Markkanen and Jusuf Nurkic will start Wednesday's game against the Warriors.

George and Nurkic are back after sitting out Tuesday's loss to the Clippers, stepping in for Isaiah Collier and Kevin Love. While Love (rest) is out, Collier will come off the bench. The other change to the lineup is Mykhailiuk, who steps in for Cody Williams (illness).

Source: NBC Sports
Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026

RotowireJusuf Nurkic: Will play Wednesday

Nurkic (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.

Source: Rotowire
Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026

NBC SportsJusuf Nurkic (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.

Nurkic is good to go after sitting out Tuesday's loss to the Clippers. He'll slide into his usual spot in the starting lineup, with Kyle Filipowski missing out on a boost to his fantasy value.

Source: NBC Sports
Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026

NBC SportsKevin Love (rest) is out for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.

With Jusuf Nurkic (illness) out, Love started Tuesday's loss to the Clippers. Nurk is questionable for Wednesday's game; he'll slide back into his usual role as the starting center if cleared to play. If Nurkic can't play, Kyle Filipowski will likely be the starter.

Source: NBC Sports
Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026