Jusuf Nurkic, Charlotte Hornets and Orlando Magic

Jusuf Nurkic believes the Magic are ‘missing’ one key player to improve their lineup
Jusuf Nurkic believes the Magic are 'missing' one key player to improve their lineup. He was referring to Anfernee Simons.
Hornets center Jusuf Nurkic’s playing status vs. Magic gets pivotal update
The Charlotte Hornets were one of the most active teams leading up to the trade deadline. One of the moves they pulled off was to facilitate a salary dump for Jusuf Nurkic from the Phoenix Suns, acquiring a 2026 first-round pick in the process.
What’s up with Jusuf Nurkic? Hornets coach gives update on Charlotte’s acquisition
Mark Williams still hasn’t rejoined the Hornets, and Jusuf Nurkic didn’t play in Monday night’s loss to Brooklyn Nets.
Jusuf Nurkic on Orlando Magic: “They’re Missing One Player” to Contend
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 the team's performance.
Jusuf Nurkic's immediate reaction to Hornets-Suns trade
Veteran center Jusuf Nurkic reacts to the recent trade sending him from the Suns to the Hornets at the 2025 deadline
Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Playing Wednesday vs. Magic
Nurkic (recently traded) will operate under a minutes restriction in his Hornets debut Wednesday against the Magic, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports. Nurkic was not on the injury report for Monday's loss to the Nets but ended up being a healthy scratch.
Jusuf Nurkic gets starting nod in his Charlotte Hornets debut
As reported by the team last night, the Hornets will indeed be without starting point guard LaMelo Ball (ankle), and Mark Williams remains unavailable while the team disputes the
New Hornets center Jusuf Nurkić excited to play with young core
Despite the Charlotte Hornets' struggling 13-39 record, newly acquired center Jusuf Nurkić remains optimistic about the ...
Suns make Jusuf Nurkic, Cody Martin-led trade with Hornets
The Suns have officially traded Jusuf Nurkic to the Hornets for a package surrounding Cody Martin, hours before the trade ...
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Hornets get Jusuf Nurkic and 1st-round pick from Suns for Cody Martin and Vasa Micic, AP source says
A person familiar with the situation says the Charlotte Hornets have acquired center Jusuf Nurkic and a 2026 first-round pick ...
Hornets' Nurkic Makes Upfront Trade Suggestion for Magic's Outlook
The subtle suggestion involves a former teammate of Nurkic and an Orlando native that checks many of the Magic's boxes.
NBA Trade Grades: Suns ship Jusuf Nurkic and first-rounder to Charlotte for Cody Martin, more
Jusuf Nurkic being traded before this year's deadline felt like a foregone conclusion months before it actually happened, but ...
Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Starting in team debut
With the Hornets missing Mark Williams and Moussa Diabate (eye) on Wednesday, Nurkic will draw the start at center while operating with a minutes restriction in his team debut. Nurkic averaged 9.5 ...