Charlotte Hornets center Jusuf Nurkic (shin) will play on Wednesday against Atlanta. The 30-year-old has missed time sporadically over the last few weeks because of various issues. However, a shin contusion put his availability in jeopardy versus the Hawks. With that said, Mark Williams is available, meaning Nurkic will have a tough time doing anything meaningful for fantasy managers.
Charlotte Hornets center Jusuf Nurkic (neck) draws another probable tag for Monday's game against the Miami Heat despite dealing with a sore neck. The veteran big man will probably come off of the bench since Mark Williams isn't on the injury report anymore. So far, through March, Nurkic averages 6.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.0 turnovers across 18.3 minutes per game. Since he's been relegated to a backup role, he holds more value when Williams doesn't play.
Charlotte Hornets center Jusuf Nurkic (neck) won't play on Saturday versus the Nets. Mark Williams (left foot) didn't suit up for Friday's loss to the Cavaliers, resulting in Nurkic getting the start and finishing with 12 points, 15 rebounds, five assists, one steal, and one block. But with Nurkic and Williams both sidelined against Brooklyn, Moussa Diabate, averaging 6.4 points and 10.3 rebounds in seven starts during the 2024-25 campaign, will handle things in the middle.
Charlotte Hornets center Jusuf Nurkic (back) will play on Friday versus Cleveland. Mark Williams (left foot, injury management) won't suit up, so Nurkic will likely slide into the starting lineup. He has averaged only 6.9 points and 7.6 rebounds in seven games with the Hornets. Yet, the veteran amassed 12 points, nine boards, three steals, and one block in his most recent start of the 2024-25 campaign. As a result, Nurkic is an ideal streaming option, despite the tough matchup on the horizon. He'll also draw value interest from DFS managers.
Charlotte Hornets center Jusuf Nurkic (back) picked up a probable status on Friday for the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The former Phoenix Sun received just 11 and 14 minutes respectively over the last two contests but he's in line for a bigger role with Mark Williams (injury management) ruled out. The last time Nurkic received the starting nod was on February 24 when they suffered a 42-point loss to the Sacramento Kings while he registered 12 points, nine rebounds, three assists, three steals, and one block. He's likely widely available, and would serve as a solid streaming option for fantasy managers looking to replace Williams for a game.
Charlotte Hornets center Jusuf Nurkic (back) is available for Wednesday's matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Nurkic is managing a minor back injury but is set to play in his second game in a row. Before facing the Golden State Warriors on Monday, Nurkic missed three straight games due to an illness. This season, the 30-year-old is posting averages of 8.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per contest. Nurkic will likely play, but he will remain in the reserve role behind Mark Williams.
Charlotte Hornets center Jusuf Nurkic (back) is probable for Wednesday's matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Nurkic is managing a minor back injury but is set to return from a one-game absence. Prior to facing the Washington Wizards, Nurkic missed two straight games due to an illness. This season, Nurkic is averaging 8.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game. Nurkic will likely play, but he will remain in the reserve role behind Mark Williams.
Charlotte Hornets center Jusuf Nurkic (illness) is questionable for Saturday's meeting with the Wizards. The veteran has been decent in five appearances with the Hornets, averaging 8.2 points, 8.6 boards, 1.4 steals, and 1.2 blocks. He has missed the last two games because of an illness. However, with Mark Williams available on Saturday night, Nurkic is a shaky fantasy option if he plays.
Jusuf Nurkic Questionable For Thursday Against Dallas
Charlotte Hornets center Jusuf Nurkic (illness) has been downgraded to questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Dallas Mavericks due to an illness. Nurkic could miss his second game in a row after not playing against the Warriors on Tuesday. If the 30-year-old big man is out of action this evening, Moussa Diabate will likely see an uptick in minutes on the floor. Diabate has been productive at times this season, but he is not a viable fantasy option at center on Thursday.
Charlotte Hornets center Jusuf Nurkic will move into the starting five ahead of Thursday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The Hornets are without Mark Williams (rest), so it appears that Nurkic is going to be the next man up. The 30-year-old recently joined the Hornets, but has posted nine points, 16 rebounds, and eight assists in two games with Charlotte. Normally, Nurkic won't be a viable streaming option as the primary backup, but he'll be worth a look with Williams taking a seat on Thursday. Moussa Diabate figures to be the primary backup for this one.
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