Nurkic notched three points (1-1 FG, 1-2 FT), 19 rebounds, 10 assists and one block across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 124-108 victory over the Clippers.
Nurkic returned after missing Tuesday's game against the Clippers due to a sprained right ankle. He ended this rematch with just a trio of points, though still recorded a double-double while leading all players in Wednesday's outing in rebounds and assists. Nurkic set a new season high in assists while posting his eighth game with 18 or more boards this year.
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Suns' Jusuf Nurkic: Not on injury report for Wednesday
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Nurkic (ankle) isn't on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Nurkic missed Tuesday's game against the Clippers due to a sprained right ankle, but he'll be back in action for the second half of the back-to-back set. Over his last five appearances, he's averaged 8.6 points, 11.4 rebounds and 5.0 assists in 29.5 minutes per game.
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Suns' Jusuf Nurkic: Ruled out Tuesday
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Nurkic (ankle) is out for Tuesday's game against the Clippers, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Nurkic was initially listed as questionable due to a right ankle sprain, and the Suns will not risk him with the playoffs right around the corner. However, his loss could be troublesome, as the Suns have gone 1-4 without Nurkic this season. Expect Drew Eubanks to start in his place.
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Suns' Jusuf Nurkic: Dealing with ankle sprain
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Nurkic is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Clippers due to a right ankle sprain.
Nurkic logged 31 minutes in Sunday's 113-105 loss to New Orleans, and though no reports emerged during the game that he was nagged by any sort of injury, hsi status will now need to be monitored in advance of Tuesday's contest. Tuesday also marks the beginning of a back-to-back set for the Suns, with a rematch versus the Clippers on deck Wednesday. The Suns have posted a 1-4 record without Nurkic this season.
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Suns' Jusuf Nurkic: Back in action with double-double
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Nurkic supplied 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-3 FT), 15 rebounds, six assists, one block and three steals over 26 minutes during Friday's 97-87 victory over Minnesota.
Nurkic returned to the starting lineup to post a solid result after missing Wednesday's game with a calf injury. He faced a stern test against Rudy Gobert but was very effective in containing him to only four points and six rebounds. Surging play from Bol Bol won't be enough to keep Nurkic from continuing his full-time role, and he's a safe bet to see the most time at the five as the Suns make a final playoff push.
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Suns' Jusuf Nurkic: Will play Friday
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Nurkic (calf) will play Friday against the Timberwolves.
Nurkic will shed his questionable tag to suit up against Rudy Gobert. Nurkic is averaging 8.4 points, 11.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists over his last 10 games.
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Suns' Jusuf Nurkic: Iffy due to calf soreness
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Nurkic is questionable for Friday's game against Minnesota with left calf soreness, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
This is a new issue for Nurkic, but the questionable tag suggests that he's day-to-day. If Nurkic is unable to suit up, the Suns could turn to Drew Eubanks and Bol Bol to soak up some frontcourt minutes.
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Suns' Jusuf Nurkic: Posts 19 points, 19 boards
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Nurkic had 19 points (5-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 8-11 FT), 19 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal in 36 minutes during Monday's 124-111 victory over the Pelicans.
Nurkic has now posted 12 games with at least 15 rebounds this season. The 29-year-old has also accumulated 25 double-doubles through his 70 appearances thus far. Nurkic's plus-11.2 net rating per 100 possessions on the year indicates his importance to the Suns.
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Suns' Jusuf Nurkic: Available for Friday
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Nurkic (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Thunder.
Nurkic missed Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, but he's officially back after a one-game absence. Presumably, Drew Eubanks will return to the bench as a result. Nurkic has been elite on the boards in March, averaging 13.5 rebounds per game.
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Suns' Jusuf Nurkic: Questionable for Friday
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Nurkic (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game in Oklahoma City, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Nurkic missed Wednesday's game due to a sprained ankle, which resulted in Drew Eubanks drawing a spot start, and the latter finished with five points, four rebounds and an assist over 27 minutes. If Nurkic needs to miss another game, Eubanks would likely get another start, but he's not the most attractive target in fantasy hoops.
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Suns' Jusuf Nurkic: Sitting out versus Nuggets
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Nuriic (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.
Nurkic will miss his first game since Feb. 23 due to a right ankle sprain. In his absence, some combination of Drew Eubanks, Bol Bol and Ish Wainright are candidates to absorb his minutes.
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Suns' Jusuf Nurkic: Questionable for Wednesday
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Suns head coach Frank Vogel said Nurkic (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Nurkic suffered a sprained ankle Monday against the Spurs and was unable to practice Tuesday. It's unclear whether he'll be able to play Wednesday, but Drew Eubanks could see additional work if Nurkic is sidelined.
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Suns' Jusuf Nurkic: Doesn't practice Tuesday
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Nurkic (ankle) did not practice Tuesday in advance of Wednesday's game versus Denver, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
After spraining his ankle in Monday's loss to San Antonio, not practicing Tuesday isn't overly surprising, but it certainly puts his status in jeopardy for Wednesday's contest. Drew Eubanks would be a candidate for extensive run if Nurkic can't play, while Thaddeus Young could re-enter the rotation.
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Suns' Jusuf Nurkic: Won't return Monday
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Nurkic has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game against the Spurs due to a right ankle sprain. He recorded six points (3-9 FG, 0-2 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal in 19 minutes before exiting the game.
Nurkic appeared to roll his ankle at the start of the third quarter, and he walked gingerly to the locker room shortly thereafter. Drew Eubanks, Bol Bol and Ish Wainright will likely be called on to handle minutes at center the rest of the way.
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Suns' Jusuf Nurkic: Available to face San Antonio
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Nurkic (orbital) is available to face the Spurs on Saturday, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Nurkic was initially listed as probable, so his availability here isn't surprising, and he's expected to go toe-to-toe against Victor Wembanyama. Nurkic has averaged 9.2 points, 14.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.1 blocks in 27.9 minutes per game since the beginning of March.
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Suns' Jusuf Nurkic: Probable for Saturday
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Nurkic is probable for Saturday's game against the Spurs despite an orbital contusion.
The injury sounds more serious than it apparently is, as the big man will likely suit up and go toe-to-toe with Victor Wembanyama. Over his last 13 appearances, Nurkic has averaged 10.4 points, 14.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.2 blocks in 28.5 minutes per game.
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Suns' Jusuf Nurkic: Reaches 20 boards again
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Nurkic supplied 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-7 FT), 21 rebounds, two assists and one block in 31 minutes during Friday's 107-96 victory over Charlotte.
Nurkic has reached the 20-rebound mark in each of his last two appearances, as he also grabbed 20 boards in the loss to the Celtics on Thursday, and this was the fourth time he's achieved this feat since the All-Star break. The veteran big man isn't one of the Suns' primary offensive options, but he continues to deliver value thanks to his impressive two-way play. Nurkic is averaging 10.5 points, 15.2 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.4 blocks per game since the All-Star break.
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Suns' Jusuf Nurkic: Grabs 20 boards vs. Boston
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Nurkic amassed eight points (4-9 FG, 0-2 FT), 20 rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal in 31 minutes during Thursday's 127-112 loss to the Celtics.
Nurkic has now registered 20-plus rebounds four times this season, three of which have occurred in the last nine games. He was responsible for seven of the Suns' 19 offensive rebounds, and he ranks seventh in the NBA averaging 10.9 rebounds per game. Since the All-Star break, Nurkic is averaging 10.2 points on 53.8 percent shooting, 14.6 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.4 blocks over 27.7 minutes per contest.
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Suns' Jusuf Nurkic: Records another double-double
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Nurkic notched 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-3 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 28 minutes during Saturday's 117-107 loss to the Celtics.
Nurkic was efficient on both ends of the court, missing just one shot from the field and grabbing double-digit rebounds for the seventh consecutive outing. Nurkic has four double-doubles over that seven-game stretch, and while his role on offense will diminish once the Suns are at full strength, he's still a threat to record a double-double every time he steps on the court.
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Suns' Jusuf Nurkic: Good to go against Denver
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Nurkic (calf) is listed as available for Tuesday's game versus the Nuggets.
After previously being downgraded to questionable with right calf tightness, Nurkic has now been upgraded to available Tuesday. The 29-year-old center is averaging 11.1 points, 12.7 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 steals in 26.6 minutes across his last 10 appearances.
