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Jusuf Nurkic Fantasy Stats
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Height / Weight | 7'0" / 290 lbs. |
Date of Birth (Age) | Aug 23, 1994 (30) |
Experience | 10 seasons |
College | None |
Season Stats
SEASON | TEAM | POS | GP | MIN | PTS/G | REB | AST | BLK | STL | FG% | FT% | 3P% | FTM | 2PM | 3PM | TOV | DDBL | TDBL | FPTS |
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2014-15 | DEN | C | 62 | 17.8 | 6.9 | 6.2 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 44.6 | 63.6 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 2.8 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 4 | 0 | 1181.5 |
2015-16 | DEN | C | 32 | 17.1 | 8.2 | 5.4 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 41.7 | 61.6 | 0.0 | 1.9 | 3.2 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 3 | 0 | 653.5 |
2016-17 | POR | C | 65 | 21.4 | 10.2 | 7.2 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 50.7 | 57.1 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 4.2 | 0.0 | 2.2 | 13 | 0 | 1621.2 |
2017-18 | POR | C | 79 | 26.4 | 14.3 | 9.0 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 50.5 | 63.0 | 0.0 | 2.2 | 6.1 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 27 | 0 | 2530.5 |
2018-19 | POR | C | 72 | 27.4 | 15.6 | 10.4 | 3.2 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 50.8 | 77.3 | 10.3 | 3.9 | 5.8 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 36 | 1 | 2730.5 |
2019-20 | POR | C | 8 | 31.6 | 17.6 | 10.2 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 49.5 | 88.6 | 20.0 | 3.9 | 6.5 | 0.2 | 2.4 | 3 | 0 | 341.5 |
2020-21 | POR | C | 37 | 23.8 | 11.5 | 9.0 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 51.4 | 61.9 | 40.0 | 1.9 | 4.3 | 0.3 | 2.0 | 13 | 0 | 1169.5 |
2021-22 | POR | C | 56 | 28.1 | 15.0 | 11.1 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 53.5 | 69.0 | 26.8 | 3.3 | 5.5 | 0.3 | 2.6 | 30 | 0 | 2024.2 |
2022-23 | POR | C | 52 | 26.8 | 13.3 | 9.1 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 51.9 | 66.1 | 36.1 | 2.4 | 4.2 | 0.8 | 2.3 | 18 | 0 | 1669.2 |
2023-24 | PHO | C | 76 | 27.3 | 10.9 | 11.0 | 4.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 51.0 | 64.0 | 24.4 | 2.2 | 3.9 | 0.3 | 2.3 | 28 | 0 | 2614.2 |
2024-25 | PHO | C | 6 | 22.2 | 8.2 | 8.7 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 37.5 | 69.6 | 18.8 | 2.7 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 3.5 | 1 | 0 | 132.0 |
Career | 545 | 24.6 | 12.1 | 8.9 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 50.2 | 66.7 | 27.5 | 2.4 | 4.6 | 0.2 | 2.2 | 176 | 1 | 16668.0 |
Game Log
TEAM | OPP | POS | GS | PTS | MIN | REB | AST | BLK | STL | FG% | FT% | 3P% | FTM | 2PM | 3PM | TOV | DDBL | TDBL | FPTS | |
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Oct 23, 2024 | PHO | LAC | C | 1 | 11 | 22:19 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 40.0 | 75.0 | 25.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 27.8 |
Oct 25, 2024 | PHO | LAL | C | 1 | 4 | 18:25 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 20.0 | 100.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 18.8 |
Oct 26, 2024 | PHO | DAL | C | 1 | 18 | 30:28 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 58.3 | 50.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 38.0 |
Oct 28, 2024 | PHO | LAL | C | 1 | 2 | 15:08 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9.5 |
Oct 31, 2024 | PHO | LAC | C | 1 | 11 | 23:05 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 | 100.0 | 50.0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16.8 |
Nov 2, 2024 | PHO | POR | C | 1 | 3 | 24:01 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.7 | 33.3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 21.2 | |
Last 6 | 6 | 8.2 | 22:14 | 8.7 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 37.5 | 69.6 | 18.8 | 2.7 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 3.5 | 1 | 0 | 22.0 |
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Jusuf Nurkic News
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According to Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer, center Jusuf Nurkic hasn't "done basketball work." He also said Nurkic "hasn't had any contact." The 30-year-old injured his left middle finger while scrimmaging, keeping him off the court during the preseason. While Nurkic averaged 10.9 points last season, nearly three points less than in his final year in Portland, he was still a double-double producer. That's not expected to change, although the injury could compromise his availability for the start of the 2024-25 campaign. If Nurkic misses time, Mason Plumlee or Bol Bol may spend more time in the middle. There's also a chance the Suns go small, with Royce O'Neale sliding over to the five.
Oct 16
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Jusuf Nurkic Suffers Finger Injury, Won't Play Sunday
Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (finger) won't play in Sunday's exhibition against the Lakers. According to head coach Mike Budenholzer, the big man injured his left middle finger during scrimmage. It's unknown how severe the injury is. However, Nurkic will be re-evaluated in a week, meaning he could miss the entire preseason. The 30-year-old played well enough in 2023-24 to justify his presence in fantasy lineups, averaging a double-double (10.9 points, 11.0 rebounds) with 1.1 blocks and 1.1 steals. Without him, Mason Plumlee would be in line to start, although Bol Bol and Royce O'Neale can play bigger if necessary.
Oct 6
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Jusuf Nurkic In Line To Shoot More Threes This Season
Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic is in line to shoot more threes this season after Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer said they want to "push the envelope" with Nurkic shooting threes. Nurkic has not been a good three point shooter in his career, making threes at a 28% clip. He had two decent seasons from deep with Portland, shooting 40% from three in 2020-2021 and 36.1% in 2022-2023. However, he's never averaged more than 2.3 threes per game. From a fantasy perspective this may not be the prettiest development when it's put into place, but it should result in a couple more points for the 30-year-old. From a basketball perspective, this will open up the floor more for the Suns' other key starters to drive to the hoop. Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal may see more space to drive as Nurkic slides into a Brook Lopez-esque role that worked well with Budenholzer in Milwaukee. Fantasy managers should at least be intrigued by Nurkic shooting more threes and what it can do for his fantasy value if he's able to hit two a game.
Oct 1
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Jusuf Nurkic Uncertain For Tuesday
Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The big man was dealing with a calf issue, but now picked up an ankle injury. If he sits out, Drew Eubanks figures to move into the starting five. He hasn't exactly done much during his starts recently. Fantasy managers should be able to find a better streaming option on a 14-game slate.
Apr 9
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Jusuf Nurkic Will Play On Friday Night
Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (calf) will suit up to meet the Timberwolves on Friday. The 29-year-old logged 31 minutes in Wednesday's win over the Cavaliers. But he popped up on the injury report because of calf soreness. However, the Suns need every win they can get, so it will take more than that to keep Nurkic off the floor. He struggled the last time he faced Minnesota, finishing with just three points. While there's a good chance Nurkic will play better this time around, the injury could limit his workload enough to lower his fantasy ceiling.
Apr 6
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Jusuf Nurkic Uncertain For Friday
Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (calf) is listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The big man is back on the injury report due to left calf soreness. If he sits, Drew Eubanks is expected to move into the starting five during Friday's game. He'd be worth looking at as a streaming option if given the starting nod. Thaddeus Young would also see more minutes, but wouldn't be as viable of an option.
Apr 5
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Jusuf Nurkic Returning To Lineup on Friday
Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) is available to play in Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Suns will get their starting center back after he missed one game due to an ankle sprain. He will have an interesting matchup going against Thunder center Chet Holmgren. Fantasy managers will want to make sure they have Nurkic back in their lineup, as he is averaging a double-double on the season (11.3 PPG and 11 RPB). Drew Eubanks filled in for Nurkic last game but will return to a reserve role on Friday.
Mar 29
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Jusuf Nurkic Questionable Against Oklahoma City
Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) is questionable heading into Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nurkic is in danger of missing his second consecutive game with a sprained right ankle. The Suns started Drew Eubanks in Nurkic's spot during a win over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday evening. Thaddeus Young and Bol Bol were the reserves to get more time in a game without their starting center active. Nurkic is one of the rare consistent contributors for Phoenix's limited roster depth, and they badly need wins to end the regular season, so keep an eye on the injury report before game time.
Mar 29
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Jusuf Nurkic Questionable To Play On Wednesday
Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) might have to skip Wednesday's battle against Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets. He tweaked his right ankle against the Spurs on Monday and has been listed as questionable on the injury report. Drew Eubanks will be asked to step up in a big way if Nurkic isn't able to go on Wednesday. He will find himself in a really tough matchup but should be able to improve on his season averages in a bigger role. Eubanks has posted 5.3 points and 4.3 rebounds across 15.7 minutes for the campaign.
Mar 27
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Jusuf Nurkic Ready For Action On Saturday
Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (eye) will be in the lineup on Saturday versus Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. Phoenix's starting center has been upgraded from probable to available. Saturday will mark Nurkic's 14th consecutive appearance. He's been quiet offensively this month and will likely also find it tough on the attacking end against Wembanyama, but Nurkic averages 14.3 rebounds for the month with 3.9 rebounds and 1.1 blocks. He should still be productive for fantasy managers in a fast-paced game.
Mar 23