Jusuf Nurkic News: Starting sans Kessler

Nurkic will start in Sunday's game against the Hornets, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

With Walker Kessler (shoulder) sidelined, Nurkic will get the starting nod against his former team. The veteran big man has received consistent playing time off the bench through five regular-season games, averaging 7.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.4 steals across 17.2 minutes per contest.