Jusuf Nurkic, Charlotte Hornets

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
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 to make Hornets debut vs. Nets following Suns trade
Jusuf Nurkic will make his Hornets debut on Monday vs. the Nets after joining the team in a deadline trade from the Suns.
Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Solid performance Wednesday
Nurkic got the starting nod, playing his first game as a member of the Hornets. Despite being on a minutes restriction, Nurkic managed to flirt with a double-double, while also chipping in across the board. His long-term role remains up in the air but for now, he should be able to see the court on most nights.
Moussa Diabaté or Jusuf Nurkić? Who will be the Hornets' new starting center?
After the Charlotte Hornets dealt center Mark Williams to the Lakers at the trade deadline, the team was left with only two centers, Moussa Diabate and Taj Gibs
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.
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 rebounds, 8.8 points, 1.9 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.7 blocks in 24.3 minutes over 23 games as a starter with the Suns this season.
Can the Hornets keep and play Moussa Diabaté, Mark Williams, and Jusuf Nurkić?
Because the Mark Williams trade is currently rescinded and the Jusuf Nurkić deal is finalized, the Charlotte Hornets now have ...
Phoenix Suns Closing In On Trade Involving Jusuf Nurkic
The Phoenix Suns will have a very active 2025 NBA trade deadline. One of those moves will be offloading Jusuf Nurkic. What's ...
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 ...
Report: Jusuf Nurkić, 1st-Round Pick Traded to Hornets; Suns Get Cody Martin, More
The Phoenix Suns are reportedly making a trade prior to Thursday's 3 p.m. ET deadline, but it isn't the blockbuster some ...
Phoenix Suns trading 7-footer Jusuf Nurkic after short-lived run
Last month, the Suns traded Josh Okogie and three second-round picks to Charlotte for 7-footer Nick Richards, who was a ...
Suns trade Jusuf Nurkić to Hornets for Cody Martin, Vasilije Micić
Phoenix moves on from veteran center Jusuf Nurkić, dealing him and a 1st-round pick to Charlotte before the trade deadline.
Jusuf Nurkic subtly suggests Anfernee Simons trade for Magic
Jusuf Nurkic made his debut for the Charlotte Hornets following his move from the Phoenix Suns prior to the trade deadline.