The Dallas forward has made a career out of protecting the paint. Now, that mentality extends to raising his kids.

What are you going to try and instill in the young guys as a veteran? Jusuf Nurkic: I’m still young. I just turned 30 this past summer. I feel like I’m in my prime, and I can do a lot of things.

Despite these performances, one important piece stuck out throughout the night: the lack of Jusuf Nurkic. The Hornets acquired Nurkic from the Phoenix Suns at the trade deadline in exchange for ...

Jusuf Nurkic praised the Orlando Magic's progress but hinted they're missing one key player. Fans speculated he was referring to Anfernee Simons from Portland, a dynamic guard who could elevate ...

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic has gone from being an established NBA starting center for essentially nine seasons to losing his starting job and not playing, all in a matter of days.

The Phoenix Suns traded center Jusuf Nurkic and a 2026 first-round pick to the Charlotte Hornets for Cody Martin, Vasilije Micic and a 2026 second-round pick, the teams announced Thursday night.

PORTLAND – Phoenix Suns' big Jusuf Nurkic was going hard during a workout with rookie Oso Ighodaro and assistant coaches after Monday’s shootaround at Moda Center. Rolling and dunking.

Nurkic Accepts Fate: ‘Life is Not Fair’ Due in part to his 23.7 minutes per game (lowest since 2016-17), the former 16th overall pick is averaging his fewest field goals made (3.0) and ...

Jusuf Nurkic joined the Phoenix Suns on September 27, 2023, as part of a three-team trade. In his debut season with the Suns, he played 76 games and averaged 10.9 points, 11.0 rebounds ...