Nurkic had 12 points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Thursday's 120-111 loss to Indiana. The big man posted his eighth double-double of the season and tied Kevin Durant and Grayson Allen for the team-high mark in rebounds Thursday. Nurkic has struggled with efficiency and is on pace to shoot 45.2 percent from the field this season, though he delivered a productive performance against Indiana. The veteran center has played in three consecutive outings following a five-game absence due to a right thigh contusion, during which he has averaged 11.3 points, 10.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.0 steals while shooting 60.9 percent from the field across 29.7 minutes per contest.
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2024-25 Season Stats
Jusuf Nurkic Career Stats
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Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL12.09.02.51.10.9Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2024-25 19 19 25.0 9.3 10.0 1.3 0.7 0.9 2.4 8 0 0.7 2.6 28.0% 2.5 4.5 55.3% 3.2 7.1 45.2% 2.2 3.2 68.3% 1.9 8.1 3.0 0.5 -37 54.8% 2023-24 76 76 27.3 10.9 11.0 4.0 1.1 1.1 2.3 28 0 0.3 1.2 24.4% 3.9 7.1 55.5% 4.2 8.3 51.0% 2.2 3.4 64.0% 2.9 8.1 3.3 1.7 +404 55.9% 2022-23 52 52 26.8 13.3 9.1 2.9 0.8 0.8 2.3 18 0 0.8 2.3 36.1% 4.2 7.4 56.7% 5.0 9.7 51.9% 2.4 3.7 66.1% 2.2 6.9 3.6 1.3 +9 58.9% 2021-22 56 56 28.2 15.0 11.1 2.8 0.6 1.1 2.6 30 0 0.3 1.0 26.8% 5.5 9.7 56.3% 5.7 10.7 53.5% 3.3 4.8 69.0% 3.0 8.1 3.4 1.1 +13 58.6% 2020-21 37 37 23.8 11.5 9.0 3.4 1.1 1.0 2.0 13 0 0.3 0.8 40.0% 4.3 8.2 52.5% 4.6 9.0 51.4% 1.9 3.1 61.9% 2.3 6.6 2.8 1.7 +124 55.4% 2019-20 8 8 31.6 17.6 10.3 4.0 2.0 1.4 2.4 3 0 0.3 1.3 20.0% 6.5 12.4 52.5% 6.8 13.6 49.5% 3.9 4.4 88.6% 2.9 7.4 4.9 1.7 -4 56.7% 2018-19 72 72 27.4 15.6 10.4 3.2 1.4 1.0 2.3 36 1 0.0 0.4 10.3% 5.8 11.1 52.3% 5.8 11.5 50.8% 3.9 5.1 77.3% 3.4 7.0 3.5 1.4 +430 57.0% 2017-18 79 79 26.4 14.3 9.0 1.8 1.4 0.8 2.3 27 0 0.0 0.1 0.0% 6.1 11.9 50.8% 6.1 12.0 50.5% 2.2 3.5 63.0% 2.4 6.6 3.1 0.8 +159 52.8% 2016-17 65 48 21.4 10.2 7.2 1.9 1.1 0.8 2.2 1 0 0.0 0.0 0.0% 4.2 8.2 50.8% 4.2 8.2 50.7% 1.8 3.2 57.1% 2.4 4.8 2.5 0.9 +0 52.8% 2015-16 32 3 17.1 8.2 5.5 1.3 1.4 0.8 1.7 0 0 0.0 0.1 0.0% 3.2 7.5 42.3% 3.2 7.6 41.7% 1.9 3.1 61.6% 2.0 3.4 2.8 0.7 +0 46.0% 2014-15 62 27 17.8 6.9 6.2 0.8 1.1 0.8 1.4 0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0% 2.8 6.1 44.9% 2.8 6.2 44.6% 1.4 2.1 63.6% 2.0 4.1 3.3 0.6 +0 48.3% Career 55847724.712.09.02.51.10.92.216410.20.728.0%4.58.752.0%4.79.450.2%2.43.666.7%2.66.43.21.1+109854.8% -
Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL11.59.52.71.01.1Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2023-24 4 4 26.0 7.8 8.3 2.8 1.5 1.5 1.5 1 0 0.0 0.5 0.0% 3.3 6.0 54.2% 3.3 6.5 50.0% 1.3 2.8 45.5% 3.3 5.0 3.8 1.8 -40 50.3% 2020-21 6 6 28.8 13.2 10.3 2.7 1.2 0.5 2.3 3 0 0.2 0.8 20.0% 4.8 8.3 58.0% 5.0 9.2 54.5% 3.0 4.2 72.0% 3.0 7.3 5.0 1.1 +45 59.8% 2019-20 5 5 32.2 14.2 10.4 3.6 0.2 1.4 2.6 3 0 0.6 2.2 27.3% 4.4 9.2 47.8% 5.0 11.4 43.9% 3.6 4.6 78.3% 2.8 7.6 4.2 1.4 -66 52.9% 2017-18 4 4 23.3 11.8 8.0 1.0 1.3 1.5 0.8 2 0 0.0 0.0 0.0% 4.8 9.8 48.7% 4.8 9.8 48.7% 2.3 2.8 81.8% 3.0 5.0 3.5 1.3 -29 53.6% 2016-17 1 1 17.0 2.0 11.0 4.0 1.0 0.0 3.0 0 0 0.0 1.0 0.0% 1.0 2.0 50.0% 1.0 3.0 33.3% 0.0 0.0 0.0% 0.0 11.0 1.0 1.3 +0 33.3% Career 202027.411.59.52.71.01.12.0900.21.021.1%4.28.152.2%4.49.048.9%2.53.571.4%2.96.74.11.4-9054.6%
Jusuf Nurkic
Season Stats
Previous Game (vs. DET 12/21)
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2024-25 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF1925.09.310.01.32.43.02024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB10.08.11.92024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL0.70.92024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%45.2%55.3%28.0%68.3%54.8%2024-25 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2-370.508
Jusuf Nurkic
Game Log
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PreseasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%10/17L 128-1221615702124250.0%7457.1%11654.5%2150.0%160.0-831663.1%
Preseason Totals 16.915.07.00.02.01.02.04.02.050.0%7.04.057.1%11.06.054.5%2.01.050.0%1.06.00.0-83.019.063.1% -
Regular SeasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%12/21L 133-125251076020000.0%7457.1%7457.1%22100.0%160.0-641963.5%12/19L 120-1113212102012100.0%6466.7%7457.1%5480.0%191.0-1532165.2%12/15W 116-1092610142115100.0%8450.0%9444.4%3266.7%590.4+441648.4%12/13W 134-126311270312100.0%66100.0%7685.7%000.0%160.0+631785.7%11/27L 127-11716671001000.0%22100.0%22100.0%22100.0%161.0-13312104.2%11/26W 127-10027121231104125.0%7457.1%11545.5%11100.0%1110.0+2032152.4%11/20L 138-12233141232315360.0%3266.7%8562.5%2150.0%2103.0-2132978.8%11/17L 120-117135710013133.3%2150.0%5240.0%000.0%251.0+13650.0%11/15L 99-8329480002300.0%400.0%700.0%8450.0%350.0-104219.0%11/13L 127-104213111032300.0%4125.0%7114.3%2150.0%560.5-112619.0%11/10L 127-11815070011300.0%100.0%400.0%000.0%070.0-6040.0%11/8W 114-11333151000214250.0%8450.0%12650.0%2150.0%370.0-341758.2%11/6W 115-112332018121233100.0%5360.0%8675.0%6583.3%4140.5+543694.0%11/4W 118-11628151521253133.3%5480.0%8562.5%6466.7%1140.4+1642570.5%11/2W 103-972431500023133.3%300.0%6116.7%000.0%2130.0+153825.0%10/31W 125-1192311320032150.0%4250.0%6350.0%44100.0%030.7+1121070.9%10/28W 109-10515240203200.0%4125.0%6116.7%100.0%130.0-202315.5%10/26W 114-1023018141105200.0%10770.0%12758.3%8450.0%3110.2+022458.0%10/25L 123-11618474104300.0%2150.0%5120.0%22100.0%161.0-194534.0%10/23W 116-1132211920244125.0%11100.0%5240.0%8675.0%090.5+341764.6%
Regular Season Totals 25.09.49.91.60.71.02.32.50.728.0%4.62.655.4%7.13.345.8%3.12.269.4%1.98.00.7-433.118.055.2%
Jusuf Nurkic Player Profile
Career History
Jusuf Nurkic Latest News
Nabs double-double in loss
Nurkic had 12 points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Thursday's 120-111 loss to Indiana. The big man posted his eighth double-double of the season and tied Kevin Durant and Grayson Allen for the team-high mark in rebounds Thursday. Nurkic has struggled with efficiency and is on pace to shoot 45.2 percent from the field this season, though he delivered a productive performance against Indiana. The veteran center has played in three consecutive outings following a five-game absence due to a right thigh contusion, during which he has averaged 11.3 points, 10.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.0 steals while shooting 60.9 percent from the field across 29.7 minutes per contest.
Pulls down 14 rebounds
Nurkic logged 10 points (4-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 26 minutes during Sunday's 116-109 victory over the Trail Blazers. Nurkic delivered an impressive performance on both ends of the court Sunday and recorded his first double-double since Nov. 26, although it must be noted he also missed five games between Nov. 30 and Dec. 8 due to a thigh problem. Nurkic might hold a secondary role on offense behind the Suns' Big Three, but he can get the job done on both ends of the court when needed. This was his seventh double-double of the season.
Productive in big minutes in return
Nurkic (thigh) turned in 12 points (6-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt), seven rebounds, three blocks and one steal across 31 minutes in Friday's 134-126 win over the Jazz. Nurkic reclaimed his spot in the starting five after missing the last five games, initially due to a left ankle sprain and then due to a right thigh contusion. He faced no restrictions in his return, clearing the 30-minute mark while setting a new season high with three blocks. Nurkic's health has been shaky this season and his minutes have been volatile, but if he can replicate Friday's line with any sort of regularity, he'll be worthy of a roster spot in 12-team points and category leagues.
Off injury report for Friday
Nurkic (thigh) is off the injury report for Friday's game against Utah. Nurkic is slated to return from a five-game absence due to a left ankle sprain and a right thigh contusion. The big man has averaged 8.2 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists across 24.0 minutes per contest over his last five outings.
Out at least one week
The Suns announced Monday that Nurkic will be re-evaluated in one week due to a right thigh contusion, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. Nurkic had previously been battling a left ankle sprain before missing Saturday's win over the Warriors due to an injury that had previously been labeled as a quadricep contusion. He'll now sit out at least the Suns' next four games before getting re-examined. Oso Ighodaro and Mason Plumlee will likely cover nearly all the minutes at center while Nurkic is sidelined. Through 16 games this season, Nurkic is shooting 42 percent from the field and holds averages of 8.9 points, 9.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.9 three-pointers, 0.9 steals and 0.6 blocks in 24.1 minutes.
Not playing Saturday
Nurkic (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Warriors, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports. Nurkic was initially tagged as probable for Saturday's game by head coach Mike Budenholzer after Friday's practice. However, the ankle injury appears serious enough that Nurkic will be sidelined, and his next chance to play will be against the Spurs on Tuesday. Mason Plumlee and Oso Ighodaro will see increased playing time due to Nurkic's injury.
Questionable to play Saturday
Nurkic (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Warriors, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. Head coach Mike Budenholzer said after Friday's practice that Nurkic and Bradley Beal (calf) are probable for Saturday's game, though Nurkic is by no means a lock to play. If Nurkic is sidelined, Oso Ighodaro or Mason Plumlee would be the top candidates to enter the Sun's starting lineup.
Likely to play Saturday
Nurkic (ankle) is probable for Saturday's game versus the Warriors, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. Despite continuing to deal with a nagging ankle injury, Nurkic is expected to make his fourth straight appearance Saturday. Across his last five outings, Nurkic is averaging 8.2 points, 9.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 24.0 minutes.
Brings down double-double in loss
Nurkic had 14 points (5-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and three steals over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 138-122 loss to the Knicks. Nurkic held his own despite an enormous night from Karl-Anthony Towns in the paint. The Suns are relieved to have one of their impact players off the injury report after he joined Kevin Durant (calf) and Bradley Beal (calf) on the sidelines twice over the past week. Nurkic's 2024-25 campaign has been a mixed bag, as he's performing slightly below last season's averages in every major category. Field-goal percentage is the most glaring shortcoming, as his 40.4 percent conversion rate is the lowest of his career, and a full 11 percentage points behind his 2023-24 average.