Season stats: 2025-26. Updated 6 h ago.
Jusuf Nurkić Enters Year 12 as Jazz Anchor at Center
newsroom · 1 h agoJusuf Nurkić heads into the 2026-27 season as Utah's starting center, coming off a 2025-26 campaign where he averaged a double-double. He is not on the injury report, and the Jazz will lean on his size and passing as the season opens.
Where Nurkić Stands
Jusuf Nurkić enters his 12th NBA season with the Utah Jazz at 32 years old. He wears No. 30 and lines up at center, listed at 6-11 and 290 pounds. Nurkić came up through Cedevita before his NBA career and has settled into the role of a traditional big man who rebounds, passes, and anchors the paint. Last season he played for Utah, so there is no transition to track here — he is back with the same club for 2026-27. He is not on the injury report right now, which means he heads into the year at full health, at least based on the latest team information available.
Last Season by the Numbers
In 2025-26, Nurkić appeared in 41 games for Utah, averaging 26.4 minutes a night. He put up 10.9 points and 10.4 rebounds per game, a double-double average, to go with 4.8 assists, 1.3 steals, 0.5 blocks, and 2.5 turnovers. His shooting split was 50.3 percent from the field, 35.2 percent from three, and 54.9 percent from the free-throw line, with a true shooting mark of 54.8 percent. His usage rate sat at 18.6 percent, and his plus-minus was minus-4.6. Those are last season's numbers — they reflect what he did in 2025-26, not where he stands now in 2026-27.
Health Heading Into 2026-27
As of now, Nurkić is not on the injury report. There is no injury history listed for him in the current file, which means there is nothing specific to track on that front heading into the new season. For a 32-year-old center who logs real minutes at his size, availability is always worth watching over an 82-game slate, but right now there is no red flag. Jazz fans should treat this as a clean bill of health going into training camp and the start of the regular season.
What Nurkić Brings to This Roster
Nurkić's game last season was built on rebounding and playmaking from the center spot — 10.4 boards and 4.8 assists a night is a rare combination for a big man. He shot a respectable 35.2 percent from three, showing he can space the floor some, while still being a low-usage piece at 18.6 percent usage. That profile fits a center who does his work off the ball and in the passing game rather than as a high-volume scorer. At 10.9 points a game, he is not the focal point of Utah's offense, but his rebounding and distributing give the Jazz a stabilizing presence in the middle.
Questions fans ask
Is Jusuf Nurkić still on the Utah Jazz?
Yes. He played for Utah last season and remains on the roster for 2026-27.
Is Jusuf Nurkić injured right now?
No. He is not on the injury report.
What were Nurkić's stats last season?
In 2025-26 he averaged 10.9 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists in 41 games for Utah, shooting 50.3 percent from the field.
What number does Nurkić wear for the Jazz?
He wears No. 30 and plays center.
How many years has Nurkić played in the NBA?
He is entering his 12th NBA season in 2026-27.
Game log
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