Fri Dec 30 2022 | 20:48 | Jusuf Nurkic Sits Out Friday |
Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (illness) has been ruled out of Friday's meeting with the Warriors. There's been an interesting turn of events, as Nurkic was initially on the injury report with a calf problem and the team considered him probable for the game, but he has now been ruled out with a non-COVID illness. Nurkic is forced to take a seat right after having his best performance of the season against Charlotte, finishing Monday's contest with 28 points, 15 rebounds and six assists. His absence will give reserve bigs Drew Eubanks and Trendon Watford a chance to log extended minutes. |
Source: Chris Burkhardt | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Dec 30 2022 | 16:28 | Jusuf Nurkic Downgraded To Questionable On Friday |
Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (calf) was originally listed as probable for Friday's game against the Golden State Warriors but has since been downgraded to questionable. He was listed as probable in their last game and had one of his best games of the season. With him trending in the wrong direction, however, the Trail Blazers may go the safe route and rest Nurkic. If that happens, Drew Eubanks would replace him in the lineup and could be a solid streaming option. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Dec 27 2022 | 08:44 | Jusuf Nurkic Hits Career-High Five Treys |
Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic feasted against the Hornets on Monday, finishing a 124-113 win with a season-high 28 points, 15 rebounds, six assists, two steals and three blocks. His work included a career-high five makes from deep with seven attempts. The Bosnian Beast shot 8-for-12 overall from the field and 7-for-10 at the foul line. Nurkic has had a pretty quiet fantasy year, but performances like these show that he's a very talented big man who can affect games in many ways. The matchup was a great one as well, with Charlotte having the worst defensive numbers in the league against opposing centers. The next matchup against Golden State looks like a good one as well for Nurkic, as the Warriors give up plenty of points and rebounds to opposing bigs. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Dec 21 2022 | 17:10 | Jusuf Nurkic Earns Questionable Tag For Wednesday’s Game |
Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (calf) has been deemed questionable to play in Wednesday's contest vs. Oklahoma City due to a sore right calf. Nurkic was unavailable Monday, paving the way for Drew Eubanks to draw a start and post a solid nine-point, seven-rebound performance. If Nurkic is ultimately cleared, he will have a favorable matchup against a Thunder frontcourt that is yielding the fourth-most DFS points per outing to opposing centers this year per DraftKings scoring. On the season, Nurkic is just shy of averaging a double-double with 14.5 points and 9.9 boards to his credit through 27 outings. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Dec 19 2022 | 18:30 | Jusuf Nurkic Downgraded To Out |
Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (calf) has been downgraded to out for Monday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He was listed as questionable coming into this game as he continues to deal with left calf soreness. Drew Eubanks and Trendon Watford should split up the minutes with Nurkic sidelined. Eubanks should be a fine streaming option or DFS filler for Monday's slate. Watford is also worth a look, but is more of a deep league option. |
Source: Casey Holdahl | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Dec 19 2022 | 14:47 | Jusuf Nurkic Questionable For Monday |
Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (calf) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 28-year-old went from listed as probable to questionable, so there's a decent chance he sits this game out. His absence would mean more playing time for both Trendon Watford and Drew Eubanks. Between the two, Watford has looked like the better streaming option lately. However, both of them are more of deep league options than anything else. |
Source: Chris Burkhardt | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Nov 16 2022 | 23:21 | Jusuf Nurkic Back On The Injury Report |
Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (quadriceps) is questionable for Thursday's meeting with the visiting Nets. The big man missed three games due to a groin issue but returned on Tuesday against the Spurs. He finished that one with only nine points and five rebounds in 15 minutes of work. Considering Nurkic has been banged up lately, there's a good chance he'll be limited again. As a result, Drew Eubanks may continue to see the court more than usual. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Nov 15 2022 | 21:20 | Jusuf Nurkic Will Play Tuesday |
Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (groin) will play Tuesday against the San Antonio Spurs after missing three straight games. Nurkic had the usual questionable tag before the game, but he must feel good enough to get back on the court. Drew Eubanks was serviceable as the fill-in starter but loses most, if not all, of his fantasy value with his move back to the bench. Nurkic has been known to miss games, and Eubanks would once again have fantasy value if Nurkic ever misses more time. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Nov 15 2022 | 18:47 | Jusuf Nurkic Remains Questionable Tuesday Against Spurs |
Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (groin) is listed as questionable to play Tuesday against the San Antonio Spurs. Nurkic has missed three straight games with adductor soreness despite being listed as questionable for most of those contests. Drew Eubanks has been holding down the center position and would likely do the same if Nurkic is ultimately ruled out. Eubanks has averaged 7.3 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 27.3 minutes per game as a starter. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Nov 11 2022 | 23:27 | Jusuf Nurkic In Danger Of Missing Another Game |
Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (hip) is questionable for Saturday's game against Dallas. The veteran has missed his previous two games with a right adductor strain, allowing Drew Eubanks to take his place in the lineup. Eubanks has played well in the starting lineup while Nurkic has been out, averaging 10.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks, so he'll be a viable replacement for fantasy managers in all formats. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Nov 10 2022 | 14:59 | Jerami Grant, Jusuf Nurkic Questionable For Thursday |
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (ankle) and center Jusuf Nurkic (groin) are listed as questionable for Thursday's meeting with the Pelicans. Both players sat out Wednesday's 105-95 win over Charlotte and could now miss another game, although Damian Lillard (injury management) has already been ruled out for the contest after he played Wednesday night and the team might want to have its other big guns on the court against New Orleans. However, if Grant and Nurkic remain out, the trio of Justise Winslow, Drew Eubanks and Trendon Watford is set to benefit again. The first two joined the starting squad Wednesday and Watford had a good showing off the bench. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Nov 9 2022 | 18:31 | Jusuf Nurkic Now Out On Wednesday Night |
Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (groin) has been downgraded from probable to out on Wednesday night. The fact that he was listed as probable just earlier in the day and kept getting downgraded as the day went on is not a good sign. Hopefully, this turns out to be a one-game absence for the big man, who has been a steadying presence in the paint and on the glass. While he and Jerami Grant are both out, a couple of streaming options would be Drew Eubanks, Trendon Watfordand Nassir Little. |
Source: Rod Boone | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Oct 29 2022 | 07:09 | Jusuf Nurkic Crushes The Rockets |
Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic feasted against the Rockets on Friday, helping the team to a 125-111 win with 27 points and a game-high 15 rebounds. He nailed his only attempt from deep and shot 12-for-17 from the field in 32 minutes of action, adding one assist and one steal to his line with three blocks and four turnovers. Nurkic has looked off form early in the season, but he now finds himself in a great situation to pick up momentum with Damian Lillard (calf) set to miss at least one week. The Bosnian Beast has another wonderful matchup next against the Grizzlies, who are allowing centers to shoot close to 66 percent against them this season. Memphis has also struggled on the glass, posting the fifth-lowest rebounding percentage in the league. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Jun 16 2022 | 21:09 | Blazers Plan To Re-Sign Jusuf Nurkic |
Upcoming unrestricted free-agent center Jusuf Nurkic is expected to receive plenty of offers in July. However, the Blazers hold the big man's bird rights, which will make Portland the favorite to retain his services. The 27-year-old has emerged as one of the best at the center position throughout his tenure in Portland, and he recently finished the 2021-22 season by averaging 15.0 points, 11.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.1 steals before succumbing to a foot injury. Still, Nurkic's shooting percentages could improve, especially from deep, and his inability to remain healthy is a significant reason why he hasn't been a more impactful fantasy option over the years. |
Source: Jake Fischer | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Feb 23 2022 | 19:59 | Jusuf Nurkic To Miss A Month |
Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (foot) is expected to miss roughly a month of action. He is dealing with plantar fasciitis in his left foot, which is basically only healed with rest. Nurkic is averaging 17.6 points and 13.3 rebounds with 3.8 assists this month, so this is a huge blow to the roster. It's uncertain how the Blazers plan to move forward without Nurkic available. Trendon Watford and Drew Eubanks should see plenty of minutes going forward. Both are worth monitoring in fantasy formats with the Blazers thin at center. |
Source: Portland Trail Blazers | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Feb 1 2022 | 21:47 | Jusuf Nurkic Likely To Play Wednesday |
Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. It sounds like there's a good chance Nurkic returns to his normal role here, which is great considering the Blazers are shorthanded. Trendon Watford and Greg Brown III would basically lose all their fantasy appeal, assuming Nurkic returns. Otherwise, Brown might have some low-end streaming appeal because of his defensive abilities. Fantasy managers should check back on Wednesday for an update on Nurkic. |
Source: Casey Holdahl | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Jan 3 2022 | 18:39 | Jusuf Nurkic Expected To Play On Monday |
Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic has cleared the league's health and safety protocols. That means, Nurkic is expected to suit up for Monday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. He has missed each of the last three games, but is finally back on the floor here. His return should mean a decrease in value for Larry Nance Jr. and Robert Covington. Fantasy managers should double check their lineups and make sure Nurkic is back in there for Monday's slate. |
Source: Jusuf Nurkic | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Jan 2 2022 | 20:25 | Jusuf Nurkic Unlikely To Play Monday |
Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. He is currently in COVID-19 protocols alongside fellow center Cody Zeller. Nurkic is hopeful to return soon, but it appears he'll miss at least one more game. In the meantime, Tony Snell and Larry Nance Jr. should be asked to pick up the slack in Portland. Snell doesn't have much upside and is barely a deep league option. However, Nance is certainly worth a look as a streaming option and could be a sneaky option for DFS contests on Monday. |
Source: Casey Holdahl | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Dec 27 2021 | 21:04 | Jusuf Nurkic Enters COVID-19 Protocols, Out On Monday |
Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic has entered health and safety protocols, making him unavailable for Monday's matchup versus Dallas. Nurkic is averaging nearly a double-double this season, and his absence is even worse, considering the team remains without C.J. McCollum (lung). Robert Covington also won't play, so Larry Nance Jr. and Nassir Little should handle most of the minutes underneath the basket. Both have upside in deep seasonal formats, and they should garner plenty of interest in DFS contests as well. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Dec 21 2021 | 19:51 | Damian Lillard, Jusuf Nurkic Will Suit Up Tuesday |
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (hamstring) and center Jusuf Nurkic (rib) have both received the green light to play in Tuesday's game against the Pelicans. Lillard has begun to find his All-NBA rhythm over the past five contests, averaging 30.2 points per game, while knocking down 22 triples in total. Nurkic has started every game this year for Portland, and while he has seen his offensive volume decreased to just 8.9 field-goal attempts per outing, he is shooting a career-best 56.9 percent from the field overall. With C.J. McCollum (lung) still unavailable, fantasy managers can look to Lillard and Nurkic to carry the Blazers' offense on a nightly basis, seeing an uptick in upside for the time being. |
Source: Casey Holdahl | RotoBaller.com |