Jusuf Nurkic Stats

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (knee) is considered doubtful for Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls. The big man was listed as questionable, but has been downgraded to doubtful due to right knee soreness. The Blazers are likely going to wait until closer to game time to see how Nurkic is feeling. His absence would mean that Drew Eubanks would slide into the starting five. It would also likely increase playing time for Jabari Walker in the rotation. Eubanks would be worth looking at as a streaming choice, assuming Nurkic is unable to play.

4 days ago

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (calf) will play Wednesday versus the Boston Celtics. Nurkic has missed the past five weeks dealing with a calf strain, but has been cleared to play. Nurkic will likely resume his starting role which would send Drew Eubanks to the bench. Given the length of absence, it would not be surprising if the Trail Blazers limited Nurkic's minutes on Wednesday.

20 days ago

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (calf) is questionable to play against the Boston Celtics Wednesday. Nurkic has not played in over a month after suffered a calf strain, but the questionable tag seems to imply he is making some progress towards his return. If Nurkic is able to play, Drew Eubanks will likely move back to the bench. Nurkic should be expected to see limited minutes whenever he returns given the lengthy absence.

21 days ago

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (calf) is expected to remain sidelined until after the All-Star break. The veteran continues to deal with a nagging calf issue. While an MRI came back clean, the team will keep him off the floor until he's 100%. In the meantime, Drew Eubanks, who's averaged 7.3 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks in seven starts this season, should continue to fill the void in the starting lineup. Trendon Watford, who scored 21 points on Friday versus Washington, may have a prominent role, but only against teams with size underneath the basket.

over 1 month ago