Jusuf Nurkic News: Slated for reserve role Thursday

Nurkic isn't in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against Portland.

Nurkic is fresh off an impressive double-double Monday against Dallas but will move to the bench to make room for Walker Kessler, who'll be making his preseason debut after missing time due to a shoulder injury. Despite a strong preseason, Nurkic is slated to be the backup center behind Kessler during the 2025-26 campaign.