| Mon Feb 23 | 17:54 | Jusuf Nurkic to Undergo Season-Ending Nose Surgery |
Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic (nose) is scheduled to undergo surgery this week that will sideline him for the remainder of the season, according to Chris Haynes of NBA TV. The 31-year-old has dealt with breathing issues stemming from a prior fracture and finishes the year averaging 10.9 points, 10.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.3 steals in 26.4 minutes across 41 games. His absence locks Kyle Filipowski into a featured role after a 20-point, six-rebound, four-assist, two-steal, two-block effort in 28 minutes last game. Filipowski is a must-roster option, while Lauri Markkanen and Isaiah Collier should see added playmaking touches. |
| Source: Chris Haynes | RotoBaller.com |
| Sun Feb 22 | 18:38 | Jusuf Nurkic Out Monday Against Rockets |
Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic (nose) will miss Monday's game against Houston, extending his absence to three straight contests. The veteran big has averaged 11.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 26.0 minutes this season, but his continued absence keeps the frontcourt condensed for fantasy managers. Kyle Filipowski started in the last outing and logged 20 points, six rebounds, four assists, two steals, and two blocks in 28 minutes, making him a strong add. With Utah potentially shifting into development mode, Filipowski is trending toward long-term hold value. |
| Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
| Thu Feb 19 | 19:23 | Jusuf Nurkic Won't Face Memphis on Friday Night |
Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic (nose) won't play on Friday versus Memphis. The veteran is listed as out on the injury report due to injury management purposes, so he'll likely be back on Monday in Houston. In the meantime, Kyle Filipowski will presumably remain in the starting lineup. Filipowski is coming off a solid 15-point, nine-rebound, six-steal effort in the loss to the Trail Blazers ahead of the All-Star break. |
| Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
| Thu Feb 5 | 18:48 | Jusuf Nurkic Not in Starting Lineup Thursday |
Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic (bench role) will not start Thursday against Atlanta, signaling a continued shift in the frontcourt rotation. While Nurkic is technically available, Utah has shown little interest in using him, pointing toward a reduced role as the Jazz lean into younger options. Kyle Filipowski is the clear fantasy beneficiary after starting Tuesday and logging 36 minutes, posting 16 points, 16 rebounds, five assists, three steals, and one block. Filipowski profiles as a strong streamer with workload-driven upside, while Brice Sensabaugh remains a deeper-league points and threes option if Utah continues prioritizing development. |
| Source: Andy Larsen | RotoBaller.com |
| Mon Feb 2 | 17:52 | Jusuf Nurkic Resting Versus Indiana |
Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic won't play on Tuesday versus Indiana. He's missed a few games of late because of an illness. This time, the 31-year-old is simply getting the night off to rest. Without Nurkic on the floor, Kyle Filipowski is the favorite to replace him in the rotation. The former Duke Blue Devil has averaged 11.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 16 starts throughout the campaign. However, with Keyonte George (ankle) also sidelined, Filipowski could thrive in a meeting with one of the worst defensive clubs in the National Basketball Association. |
| Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
| Sun Feb 1 | 17:46 | Jusuf Nurkic Officially Active Sunday |
Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic (illness) will return to the lineup on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors. Utah initially listed Nurkic as probable after he sat out Friday's loss to Brooklyn due to illness. Nurkic was in and out of the Jazz lineup throughout January, as winning currently isn't a focus for the team. In three of his last four appearances, Nurkic has posted a triple-double. He averaged 16.0 points, 12.1 rebounds, 7.3 assists, and 1.5 steals last month. Kevin Love (illness) is also active on Sunday, which will be a blow for Kyle Filipowski's fantasy prospects. |
| Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
| Fri Jan 30 | 17:39 | Jusuf Nurkic Unavailable Friday Due to Illness |
Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic (illness) won't play on Friday against the Brooklyn Nets. The Bosnian big man has been battling an illness all week and missed the first leg of a back-to-back on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Kevin Love (illness) moved into the starting unit on Tuesday night, but he also isn't feeling well and will sit out Friday's game. As a result, the Jazz are set to lean heavily on Kyle Filipowski in the frontcourt, while Taylor Hendricks could rejoin the rotation. |
| Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
| Tue Jan 27 | 15:05 | Jusuf Nurkic Will Not Play Tuesday Against Clippers |
Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic (illness) was downgraded from doubtful to out before Tuesday's home matchup against the Clippers. The veteran has been a regular on the injury report with an illness, but he has been playing very well when available, producing a triple-double in each of his last three games. Keyonte George (rest) will also be sidelined on Tuesday, but Lauri Markkanen will return from his seven-game absence. Without Nurkic, Kyle Filipowski will likely move into the starting five. Filiposki is averaging 12.8 points and 7.4 rebounds in his 10 games without Nurkic and Walker Kessler this season, and he'll be an interesting streaming option if he starts alongside Markkanen as expected. |
| Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
| Mon Jan 26 | 20:09 | Jusuf Nurkic Not Expected to Play on Tuesday Night |
Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic (illness) is doubtful heading into Tuesday's game against the Clippers. He's been making frequent appearances on the injury report because of an illness. However, the 31-year-old has been playing through it, amassing a triple-double in each of the last three contests. Unfortunately, it appears Nurkic won't be out there on Tuesday, meaning Kyle Filipowski, averaging 11.6 points and 7.2 rebounds in 15 starts this season, would be the favorite to replace him in the rotation. |
| Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
| Sat Jan 24 | 20:31 | Jusuf Nurkic Cleared to Suit Up on Saturday Night |
Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic (illness) will play on Saturday against Miami. He popped up on the injury report because of an illness, carrying a questionable tag. Nurkic has amassed two-straight triple-doubles, most recently finishing with 17 points, 14 assists, and 11 boards in Thursday's loss to the San Antonio Spurs. While it's hard to imagine he'll maintain that same level of production, he has an excellent chance to continue exceeding his usual fantasy expectations in a projected high-scoring contest. With Nurkic on the floor, it should mean less work for Kyle Filipowski. |
| Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
| Mon Jan 12 | 17:53 | Jusuf Nurkic Available Versus Cavaliers |
Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic (toe) will be back in action on Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Bosnian big man has sat out a couple of contests while dealing with a toe injury. Utah used Kevin Love as Nurkic's replacement in the starting lineup. Love will probably land back on the bench on Monday, but he could still have an important role to play, as the Jazz must find a way to deal with Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. Cleveland's twin towers make this a tough matchup for Nurkic, though he's had an impressive spell recently with four double-doubles in six appearances. |
| Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
| Sat Jan 10 | 17:51 | Jusuf Nurkic Won't Play Against Charlotte |
Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic (toe) won't play on Saturday versus Charlotte, marking his second-straight absence. He's been battling a toe injury, so fantasy managers may see him miss more time moving ahead until things clear up. With Lauri Markkanen (rest) and Ace Bailey (hip) ruled out, Keyonte George and Brice Sensabaugh could surge from a scoring standpoint. Kevin Love, who is coming off a double-double in Thursday's win over the Dallas Mavericks, can be considered for streaming purposes in deeper fantasy formats. |
| Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
| Fri Jan 9 | 20:54 | Jusuf Nurkic Uncertain for Saturday |
Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic (toe) is considered questionable for a meeting with the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. The Bosnian big man could miss a second consecutive game with a toe injury. Kevin Love, who had 10 points and 10 rebounds in Thursday's win over the Dallas Mavericks, is looking at a second straight start if Nurkic isn't healthy enough to return. Kyle Filipowski would also have a more meaningful role to play, especially with Lauri Markkanen (rest) out of the lineup. |
| Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
| Thu Jan 8 | 17:38 | Jusuf Nurkic Questionable For Thursday Against Mavs |
Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic (toe) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. Nurkic may miss the second half of a back-to-back set due to injury maintenance for a left toe sprain. On Wednesday, the 31-year-old big man racked up 15 points, 15 rebounds, four assists, one block, and three steals across 33 minutes during a 129-125 loss to the Thunder. If Nurkic is unable to suit up, center Kyle Filipowski will take on a heavier workload than usual this evening. |
| Source: Utah Jazz | RotoBaller.com |
| Sat Jan 3 | 09:02 | Jusuf Nurkic Dealing with Toe Injury Ahead of Saturday |
Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic (toe) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Warriors after sitting out Thursday versus the Clippers with a left toe sprain. If Nurkic remains sidelined, Kyle Filipowski would likely draw another start, but his fantasy profile remains unstable. Over his last five games, Filipowski has averaged 9.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in 22.0 minutes, mixing a 25-point outing in 35 minutes with a two-point performance in 11 minutes. He profiles as a risky streaming option with highly volatile game-to-game production. |
| Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
| Thu Jan 1 | 14:17 | Jusuf Nurkic Won't Play on Thursday Evening |
Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic (toe) won't suit up for Thursday's meeting with the Los Angeles Clippers. The 2014 No. 16 overall pick is averaging close to a double-double this season, most recently amassing 26 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists on Tuesday in the loss to the Boston Celtics. It's unknown when he suffered the MTP joint sprain. More importantly, it's unknown how long he'll be sidelined. With Kevin Love (rest) also ruled out, the Jazz are expected to roll with Kyle Filipowski at the five. The 22-year-old has played well in his 11 starts throughout the 2025 campaign, logging 11.8 points and 7.2 boards per contest. With Utah projected to be the second-lowest scoring club on Thursday's slate, Filipowski may have a tough time being more productive than that, although it could happen if Keyonte George (illness) and/or Lauri Markkanen (knee), who are both questionable, can't get on the floor. |
| Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
| Tue Dec 23 2025 | 19:17 | Jusuf Nurkic Resting on Tuesday |
Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic (rest) will miss Tuesday's contest against the Memphis Grizzlies. He put in a big 35-minute shift in Monday's loss to the Denver Nuggets and will be rested for this game. Kevin Love (rest), who sat out Monday night, will take Nurkic's spot in the lineup. Kyle Filipowski will probably start the game at center, but Love has had a couple of good outings recently and could also see plenty of playing time. However, with Memphis allowing the eighth-fewest fantasy points to centers this season, Utah's bigs may be in for a frustrating night on Tuesday. |
| Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
| Mon Dec 15 2025 | 07:42 | Jusuf Nurkic Set to Rest Monday vs. Mavericks |
Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic (rest) will sit out Monday against Dallas, with a return expected Thursday versus the Lakers. Kyle Filipowski becomes the top streaming target with both Nurkic and Walker Kessler (shoulder) sidelined, averaging 12.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.2 three-pointers in 29.0 minutes over his last five. 37-year-old veteran Kevin Love is a deeper-league option for rebounds and three-point production after posting 9.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.8 three-pointers in 17.2 minutes across that span. Taylor Hendricks remains a watchlist option only. |
| Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
| Fri Dec 5 2025 | 17:50 | Jusuf Nurkic Questionable For Friday Night |
Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic (right rib contusion) is questionable to play Friday night when his team visits the New York Knicks. The veteran center already sat out of Thursday night's game against Brooklyn. Nurkic started for the Jazz throughout November after Walker Kessler (shoulder) was ruled out for the season. The 31-year-old averaged eight points, 10.1 rebounds, and 4.6 assists across his 14 starts last month. Kyle Filipowski picked up the start in Nurkic's place on Thursday and would likely do so again if Nurkic can't play. Kevin Love, who rested on Thursday, will also be available to eat up frontcourt minutes. |
| Source: Utah Jazz | RotoBaller.com |
| Thu Dec 4 2025 | 18:21 | Jusuf Nurkic Out of Action Thursday |
Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic(ribs) is unavailable for Thursday's matchup with the Brooklyn Nets. Due to a rib contusion, Nurkic will miss the first half of a back-to-back set this evening. While the 31-year-old big man is sidelined, 22-year-old Kyle Filipowski will take on extra playing time. Filipowski provided 12 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and one block across 29 minutes in his last appearance on Monday against Houston. He could potentially give fantasy managers a productive option with the extended minutes during Nurkic's absence. |
| Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |