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| Regular Season | 21.0 | 8.1 | 46.9 | 8.1 | 2.1 |
Top Jusuf Nurkic News
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Will start vs. Oklahoma City
Nurkic will be in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Thunder.
Nurkic will be a starter for the Hornets for the fifth time this season Friday in Oklahoma City. The veteran big man is averaging 10.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.0 blocks per game as a starter for Charlotte.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Nearly double-doubles
Nurkic registered nine points (3-3 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and seven rebounds in 15 minutes during Thursday's 115-98 victory over New York.
Nurkic made the most of his limited minutes off the bench Thursday. Mark Williams is being held out for injury management Friday against the Thunder, leaving the Hornets very shorthanded. Nurkic could be a popular streaming option as a result.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Green light to play Wednesday
Nurkic (shin) is available for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
Nurkic was listed on Tuesday's injury report as questionable due to a left shin contusion, but the issue isn't severe enough for him to miss Wednesday's game. The veteran center has averaged 7.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocks over 17.9 minutes per game in his nine outings (including four starts) with the Hornets this season.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Questionable for Wednesday
Nurkic is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hawks due to a left shin contusion.
The left shin contusion is a new concern for Nurkic, who has missed time recently due to neck soreness and an illness. If the veteran big man is unable to suit up Wednesday, Moussa Diabate will likely see an uptick in playing time behind Mark Williams.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Good to go vs. Heat
Nurkic (neck) will play Monday against Miami.
Nurkic was trending in the right direction leading up to tipoff, and the team has since confirmed that he'll be available following a one-game absence. He's averaging 7.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks over his last eight games.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Likely available Monday
Nurkic (neck) is probable for Monday's game against the Heat.
After posting a 12-point, 15-rebound double-double against the Cavaliers on Friday, Nurkic sat out the second half of Charlotte's back-to-back set against Brooklyn on Saturday. While the big man will be back in action Monday, Mark Williams (rest) will also be available, so Nurkic will likely handle a reserve role versus Miami.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Ruled out Saturday
Nurkic (neck) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nets.
Nurkic is coming off an impressive performance in Friday's loss to the Cavaliers, recording a double-double with 12 points, 15 rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block. However, Charlotte will have to pivot Saturday against Brooklyn, likely turning to Moussa Diabate and Taj Gibson to shoulder the load in the frontcourt, especially with Mark Williams (foot) also ruled out for this game.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Unlikely to play Saturday
Nurkic is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game versus the Nets due to neck soreness.
Nurkic is expected to miss Saturday's contest after starting at center in Charlotte's previous outing. With Mark Williams (foot) also out, Moussa Diabate and Taj Gibson should receive the majority of the team's center minutes against Brooklyn.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Double-doubles in start
Nurkic logged 12 points (6-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 15 rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 28 minutes during Friday's 118-117 loss to Cleveland.
Nurkic had his best game since arriving in Charlotte, recording just his ninth double-double of the season. With Mark Williams given the night off for rest purposes, Nurkic stepped into the starting role for the fourth time as a Hornet. However, it wasn't enough to secure the victory as Charlotte fell to their ninth straight loss.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Suiting up vs. Cleveland
Nurkic (back) is available for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.
Nurkic has played off the bench in the last two games, though he's failed to record more than 15 minutes in any of those contests. If that role as Mark Williams' (foot) backup doesn't change, then the veteran isn't expected to provide a lot of upside in most fantasy formats. However, the absence of Williams on Friday should translate into a starting role against Cleveland.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Starting Friday
Nurkic is in the Hornets' starting lineup against the Cavaliers on Friday.
Nurkic was cleared to play Friday after missing three of the Hornets' last five games due to a back injury, and he will get the start due to the absence of Mark Williams (foot). Nurkic has averaged 6.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks over 17.4 minutes per game across seven games (three starts) with Charlotte.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Likely to play against Cleveland
Nurkic (back) has been listed as probable Friday against the Cavaliers.
Nurkic has missed three of the Hornets' last five games but is trending toward playing Friday against Cleveland. Charlotte will need the veteran big man on the floor against arguably the best team in the league, as the team is already without Mark Williams (foot).
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Good to go against Minnesota
Nurkic (back) is available for Wednesday's game against Minnesota.
Despite managing back tightness, Nurkic is good to go Wednesday. The veteran big man should operate as Mark Williams' top backup at center against the Timberwolves. Nurkic has averaged 7.4 points, 8.0 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks in 18.9 minutes over five games following the All-Star break.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Expected to play Wednesday
Nurkic is listed as probable for Wednesday's game versus the Timberwolves due to lower back tightness.
Nurkic is expected to make his second straight appearance Wednesday despite dealing with a lower back injury. If Nurkic is officially upgraded to available, he will likely operate as Charlotte's backup center to Mark Williams.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Not listed on injury report
Nurkic (illness) isn't listed on the injury report for Monday's game against the Warriors.
After missing two straight games due to an illness, Nurkic will suit up Monday. However, he was a healthy DNP against the Warriors on Feb. 25 after appearing in five straight games for the Hornets. He played more than 19 minutes only once during that stretch, and the Hornets will have Mark Williams and Moussa Diabate healthy for Monday's game.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Questionable for Saturday
Nurkic (illness) is questionable for Saturday's matchup against Washington.
Nurkic is in jeopardy of missing a second consecutive contest due to an illness. Since joining the Hornets, the big man has averaged 8.2 points, 8.6 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.2 blocks in 19.2 minutes per game over five appearances (three starts). If Nurkic is ruled out, Moussa Diabate will likely see an uptick in playing time.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Downgraded to out
Nurkic (illness) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Wizards.
Nurkic will miss a second straight game due to an illness. His next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Golden State.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Sitting Thursday
Nurkic (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Mavericks.
Nurkic won't suit up Thursday after coming down with an illness. The Hornets will rely on Mark Williams and Moussa Diabate at center in Nurkic's absence.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Downgraded to questionable
Nurkic (illness) has been downgraded to questionable for Thursday's game against the Mavericks.
Nurkic popped up on the injury report Thursday, as the veteran big man is battling an illness. The 29-year-old was a healthy scratch for Tuesday's loss to the Warriors and may end up missing a second straight game with the team in Dallas, with Moussa Diabate potentially seeing more time on the floor against the Mavericks.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Slides to bench Tuesday
Nurkic is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.
Mark Williams will man the middle for the Hornets in his return after sitting out the front end of a back-to-back Monday against the Kings. Nurkic has played four games off the bench across time with Phoenix and Charlotte this season, averaging 6.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.0 blocks and 0.8 steals in 16.9 minutes as a member of the second unit.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 7-0, 290 lbs |
| Birthplace: Tuzla, Bosnia & Herzegovina |
| Age: 30 |
| Experience: 10 |