Jusuf Nurkic

Jusuf Nurkic will undergo a surgical procedure on his nose Tuesday that will sideline him for the remainder of the season.

Fantasy Impact

Nurkic has not played since the All-Star break due to a nose injury and will now undergo surgery to address the issue. He finishes the 2025-26 season averaging 10.9 points, 10.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.3 steals in 26.4 minutes across 41 games. With him sidelined, Kyle Filipowski and John Konchar should see plenty of action for the rest of the season.

Jusuf Nurkic has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Rockets.

Fantasy Impact

Nurkic will miss another game for the Jazz. Kyle Filipowski should continue to see more run down low.

Jusuf Nurkic has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Fantasy Impact

Nurkic missed the Utah Jazz final game before the All-Star break and will sit on Friday due to injury management. With the Jazz out of playoff contention, his minutes and availability have been highly inconsistent, making him difficult to trust in both daily fantasy and season-long formats. He’s worth considering for a drop in season-long formats, as his playing time and availability are likely to continue fluctuating.

Jusuf Nurkic is not starting for the Jazz on Thursday against the Hawks.

Fantasy Impact

Nurkic was available on Tuesday but did not start. It is unclear if he will play on Thursday. It will likely be Kyle Filipowski starting again on Thursday against Atlanta.

Jusuf Nurkic is available for Tuesday’s game against the Pacers.

Fantasy Impact

Nurkic had initially been listed as out. He should remain in his usual role for the Jazz.