Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Flirts with double-double in start
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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.
Nurkic got the starting nod in Sunday's regular-season finale due to Mark Williams (foot) being sidelined, leading all players in rebounds and steals while finishing with a team-high-tying point total and coming up one board shy of a double-double. Nurkic hauled in at least nine rebounds in 19 outings this season, adding 10 or more points in 14 of those contests.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: In starting lineup
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Nurkic is in the Hornets' starting lineup against the Celtics on Sunday.
With Mark Williams (foot) sidelined, Nurkic will make his ninth start for the Hornets on Sunday (and sixth since the beginning of March). Nurkic has averaged 15.8 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists over 21.0 minutes per game over his last five outings.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Dishes six dimes against Boston
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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.
Not known for his passing, Nurkic dished out a team-high six dimes Friday, which is the third time he's done so this season. Over his last five outings, Nurkic has averaged 15.8 points on 55.0 percent shooting, 6.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists over 21.0 minutes per game.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Not starting Friday
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Nurkic won't start Friday's game against the Celtics.
With Mark Williams (foot) and Moussa Diabate (illness) sidelined, Nurkic drew a spot start Wednesday and posted 26 points (12-19 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds and four assists in 26 minutes during a 126-96 loss to the Raptors. However, with Williams back in action, Nurkic will operate off the bench Friday.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Near double-double Wednesday
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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.
After logging a healthy DNP against the Grizzlies on Tuesday, Nurkic was inserted into the Hornets' starting lineup due to the absences of Mark Williams (foot) and Moussa Diabate (illness). Nurkic finished as the Hornets' leading rebounder and finished second in scoring behind Nick Smith (28). With two games left in the 2024-25 regular season, Nurkic's playing time will be dependant on the availability of Williams.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Starting against Toronto
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Nurkic is in the Hornets' starting lineup against the Raptors on Wednesday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Nurkic was a healthy DNP in Tuesday's loss to the Grizzlies, but he'll make his eighth start with the Hornets on Wednesday due to the absence of Mark Williams (foot). Nurkic has averaged 7.9 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists over 16.8 minutes per game since the beginning of March.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Starting sans Williams
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Nurkic will start in Friday's game against the Kings.
The veteran big man will receive the starting nod due to Mark Williams (back) being sidelined. Nurkic has averaged 10.4 points, 11.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.4 steals across 24.0 minutes per contest in his last five starts.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Double-double in Sunday's start
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Nurkic contributed 13 points (4-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists, three blocks and one steal over 22 minutes during Sunday's 98-94 loss to the Pelicans.
With Mark Williams (rest) getting the night off, Nurkic made his third start in 14 March appearances and delivered his 10th double-double of the season. The three blocks also represented his best defensive performance in 19 contests since joining the Hornets. Nurkic has consistently played 20 minutes or less when coming off the bench, making him an unreliable fantasy option unless he's getting a look in the starting five.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Will start vs. Oklahoma City
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Nurkic will be in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Thunder.
Nurkic will be a starter for the Hornets for the fifth time this season Friday in Oklahoma City. The veteran big man is averaging 10.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.0 blocks per game as a starter for Charlotte.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Nearly double-doubles
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Nurkic registered nine points (3-3 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and seven rebounds in 15 minutes during Thursday's 115-98 victory over New York.
Nurkic made the most of his limited minutes off the bench Thursday. Mark Williams is being held out for injury management Friday against the Thunder, leaving the Hornets very shorthanded. Nurkic could be a popular streaming option as a result.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Green light to play Wednesday
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Nurkic (shin) is available for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
Nurkic was listed on Tuesday's injury report as questionable due to a left shin contusion, but the issue isn't severe enough for him to miss Wednesday's game. The veteran center has averaged 7.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocks over 17.9 minutes per game in his nine outings (including four starts) with the Hornets this season.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Questionable for Wednesday
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Nurkic is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hawks due to a left shin contusion.
The left shin contusion is a new concern for Nurkic, who has missed time recently due to neck soreness and an illness. If the veteran big man is unable to suit up Wednesday, Moussa Diabate will likely see an uptick in playing time behind Mark Williams.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Good to go vs. Heat
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Nurkic (neck) will play Monday against Miami.
Nurkic was trending in the right direction leading up to tipoff, and the team has since confirmed that he'll be available following a one-game absence. He's averaging 7.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks over his last eight games.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Likely available Monday
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Nurkic (neck) is probable for Monday's game against the Heat.
After posting a 12-point, 15-rebound double-double against the Cavaliers on Friday, Nurkic sat out the second half of Charlotte's back-to-back set against Brooklyn on Saturday. While the big man will be back in action Monday, Mark Williams (rest) will also be available, so Nurkic will likely handle a reserve role versus Miami.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Ruled out Saturday
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Nurkic (neck) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nets.
Nurkic is coming off an impressive performance in Friday's loss to the Cavaliers, recording a double-double with 12 points, 15 rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block. However, Charlotte will have to pivot Saturday against Brooklyn, likely turning to Moussa Diabate and Taj Gibson to shoulder the load in the frontcourt, especially with Mark Williams (foot) also ruled out for this game.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Unlikely to play Saturday
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Nurkic is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game versus the Nets due to neck soreness.
Nurkic is expected to miss Saturday's contest after starting at center in Charlotte's previous outing. With Mark Williams (foot) also out, Moussa Diabate and Taj Gibson should receive the majority of the team's center minutes against Brooklyn.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Double-doubles in start
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Nurkic logged 12 points (6-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 15 rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 28 minutes during Friday's 118-117 loss to Cleveland.
Nurkic had his best game since arriving in Charlotte, recording just his ninth double-double of the season. With Mark Williams given the night off for rest purposes, Nurkic stepped into the starting role for the fourth time as a Hornet. However, it wasn't enough to secure the victory as Charlotte fell to their ninth straight loss.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Suiting up vs. Cleveland
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Nurkic (back) is available for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.
Nurkic has played off the bench in the last two games, though he's failed to record more than 15 minutes in any of those contests. If that role as Mark Williams' (foot) backup doesn't change, then the veteran isn't expected to provide a lot of upside in most fantasy formats. However, the absence of Williams on Friday should translate into a starting role against Cleveland.
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Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Starting Friday
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Nurkic is in the Hornets' starting lineup against the Cavaliers on Friday.
Nurkic was cleared to play Friday after missing three of the Hornets' last five games due to a back injury, and he will get the start due to the absence of Mark Williams (foot). Nurkic has averaged 6.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks over 17.4 minutes per game across seven games (three starts) with Charlotte.
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