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8.9
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Nurkic operated as the Suns' starting center in the 2023-24 campaign, his first year with the franchise, and he should hold that same role in 2024-25 for a Phoenix team that will look to contend in the Western Conference. Nurkic might not deliver flashy numbers on a nightly basis, and that's to be expected given he shares the court with the Suns' Big Three of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. Still, he's one of the most reliable big men in an area with only a few dominant centers in The Association. The 2023-24 campaign marked Nurkic's eighth consecutive season averaging double-digit points, and the fourth time over the last six years in which he also grabbed double-digit rebounds per contest. That consistency, coupled with the fact that he's made over 50 percent of his shots from the field in four straight campaigns, gives him a strong floor in most fantasy formats. Nurkic might be a solid target in mid-to-late rounds in most formats, though it wouldn't be surprising if he's one of the first centers off the board due to his two-way value. He's not going to operate as one of the Suns' primary scoring weapons, at least not in the way he was during his Portland years, but he should produce enough to remain a solid pickup regardless of your league's format. Read Past Outlooks

Headed to Utah
The Hornets traded Nurkic to the Jazz on Sunday in exchange for Collin Sexton and a 2031 second-round pick, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
The veteran big man is set to join his third team in two years and is in line to back up Walker Kessler in Utah. Nurkic spent time with Phoenix and Charlotte last season, averaging 8.9 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists across 20.8 minutes per game in 51 regular-season appearances (32 starts). Nurkic has one year remaining on his current contract and is slated to make $19 million in 2025-26.
The veteran big man is set to join his third team in two years and is in line to back up Walker Kessler in Utah. Nurkic spent time with Phoenix and Charlotte last season, averaging 8.9 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists across 20.8 minutes per game in 51 regular-season appearances (32 starts). Nurkic has one year remaining on his current contract and is slated to make $19 million in 2025-26.
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How does Jusuf Nurkic compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
True Shooting %
55.6%
Effective Field Goal %
51.2%
3-Point Attempt Rate
36.2%
Free Throw Rate
42.3%
Offensive Rebound %
8.9%
Defensive Rebound %
33.6%
Total Rebound %
21.6%
Assist %
10.9%
Steal %
1.7%
Block %
2.5%
Turnover %
19.0%
Usage %
23.0%
Fantasy Points Per Game
24.8
Fantasy Points Per Minute
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Coming off another disappointing season, Nurkic finds himself as the forgotten man when it comes to fantasy centers. Despite the upside, he has ranked outside the top 100 in three straight seasons, often weighed down by injuries. He closed the 2022-23 campaign as the 123rd-ranked player, averaging 13.3 points, 9.1 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks. Nurkic was set up for another heavy usage campaign in Portland, but he was swapped for Deandre Ayton this offseason as part of the blockbuster deal that landed Damian Lillard in Milwaukee. Nurkic's fantasy value may take a significant hit with the move, but he should still open the campaign as the Suns' starting center. The veteran big man could end up being a nice value pick in the later rounds of drafts, especially if he can put up strong numbers when Kevin Durant rests, but Nurkic's health remains a major concern, likely pushing him off most draft boards in standard leagues.
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Flirts with double-double in start
Nurkic ended Sunday's 93-86 loss to Boston with 14 points (6-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-3 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals in 29 minutes.
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In starting lineup
Nurkic is in the Hornets' starting lineup against the Celtics on Sunday.
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Dishes six dimes against Boston
Nurkic closed Friday's 130-94 loss to Boston with 14 points (5-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, six assists and one steal across 19 minutes.
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Not starting Friday
Nurkic won't start Friday's game against the Celtics.
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Near double-double Wednesday
Nurkic had 26 points (12-19 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds and four assists in 26 minutes during Wednesday's 126-96 loss to the Raptors.
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Trade candidate to monitor
Nurkic is a trade candidate to monitor, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Nurkic has an expiring contract worth $19.38 million, making him an obvious trade chip. A lot of trade activity happens during the NBA Draft, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see the Hornets dangle Nurkic's name in talks, especially with Mark Williams closing the season at 100 percent health. Nurkic was productive in 26 regular-season appearances for Charlotte, averaging 9.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 0.7 blocks and 0.7 steals in 18.1 minutes.
Nurkic has an expiring contract worth $19.38 million, making him an obvious trade chip. A lot of trade activity happens during the NBA Draft, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see the Hornets dangle Nurkic's name in talks, especially with Mark Williams closing the season at 100 percent health. Nurkic was productive in 26 regular-season appearances for Charlotte, averaging 9.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 0.7 blocks and 0.7 steals in 18.1 minutes.