JUSUF NURKIC NEWS

Brings down double-double in loss Nurkic had 14 points (5-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and three steals over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 138-122 loss to the Knicks.

Impact Nurkic held his own despite an enormous night from Karl-Anthony Towns in the paint. The Suns are relieved to have one of their impact players off the injury report after he joined Kevin Durant (calf) and Bradley Beal (calf) on the sidelines twice over the past week. Nurkic's season has been a mixed bag, as he's performing slightly below his seasonal averages in every major category. Field-goal percentage is the most glaring shortcoming, as his 40.4 percent conversion rate is the lowest of his career, and a full 11 percentage points behind his 2023-24 average.

1 HOUR AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brunson scores 36, Towns adds 34 as Knicks beat Suns 138-122 for 4th straight win

Jalen Brunson scored 36 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 34 and the New York Knicks beat the Phoenix Suns 138-122 for their fourth straight win

10 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returning to action Wednesday Nurkic (ankle) has been cleared for Wednesday's game against New York, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Nurkic will return after missing two of Phoenix's last five games due to a nagging ankle injury. Mason Plumlee has filled in admirably as a rebounder while earning a plus-6.5 net rating on the season, so there's no guarantee that Nurkic will exceed the 23.7 minutes he has averaged across his 13 appearances this year.

14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Nurkic (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Nurkic continues to deal with a left ankle sprain, and after missing the game against the Magic on Monday, he'll be a game-time call for Wednesday's contest. If Nurkic can't go, then Oso Ighodaro and Mason Plumlee would be in line to see more minutes in a depleted Suns frontcourt.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Phoenix faces New York, aims to break 4-game slide

Phoenix looks to break its four-game losing streak when the Phoenix Suns take on New York

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wagner scores 32 points, Black adds 20 as Magic beat the Suns 109-99

Franz Wagner scored 32 points, Anthony Black added 20 and the Orlando Magic beat the struggling Phoenix Suns 109-99

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Listed as out Monday Nurkic (ankle) is listed as out for Tuesday's game against Orlando.

Impact After three straight appearances for the Suns, Nurkic will be held out with a left ankle sprain, something that continues to pop up. With Nurkic on the shelf, this will be a big opportunity for Oso Ighodaro to step up for the Suns after a strong performance Sunday against the Timberwolves.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to available Nurkic (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports.

Impact As expected, Nurkic has been upgraded from probable to available and will suit up for a third consecutive contest following a one-game absence. Over his last two appearances, Nurkic has averaged 3.5 points, 9.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 25.5 minutes per game.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Sunday Nurkic is probable for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves due to a left ankle sprain.

Impact Nurkic has been bothered by a left ankle sprain over the last few days. Even though the injury hasn't prevented the big man from suiting up outside of the Nov. 12 win over the Jazz, it has certainly impacted his play. Nurkic is averaging a mere 2.3 points and 8.7 rebounds per game in his last three contests.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Getting green light Nurkic (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Thunder, Nick Gallo of the Thunder's official site reports.

Impact Nurkic has been upgraded from questionable to available and will suit up for a second straight contest after a one-game absence due to the ankle issue. He posted three points, 11 rebounds, one assist and three steals in 22 minutes during Wednesday's loss to the Kings.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Friday vs. OKC Nurkic is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Thunder due to a left ankle sprain.

Impact Nurkic missed Tuesday's win over Utah due to the lingering ankle injury, though he was able to suit up in the second leg of the back-to-back set in Wednesday's loss to the Kings. If the big man is unable to suit up Friday, Mason Plumlee will likely get the starting nod with Oso Ighodaro receiving an uptick in playing time off the bench.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Booker, Suns to visit Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder

The Thunder will host conference foe Phoenix

NOVEMBER 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good to go Wednesday Nurkic (ankle) has been removed from the injury report in advance of Wednesday's game versus Sacramento.

Impact Nurkic was sidelined Tuesday due to left ankle soreness after aggravating a pre-existing injury in a prior matchup versus Sacramento on Sunday. His left ankle appears to be in a tenuous condition, albeit minor enough for the big man to return to action.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Booker scores 31, leads Suns to 120-112 victory over Jazz in the teams' NBA Cup opener

Devin Booker scored 31 points and Bradley Beal added 24 to help the Phoenix Suns open NBA Cup pool play with a 120-112 victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night

NOVEMBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phoenix Suns hope Jusuf Nurkic's ankle injury is 'short term,' will miss Utah Jazz game Phoenix Suns big Jusuf Nurkic didn't play the second half and overtime of Sunday's loss to the Sacramento Kings.

NOVEMBER 13 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Suns center Jusuf Nurkic out with ankle injury vs. Jazz

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic has been ruled out of Tuesday night’s game at the Utah Jazz because of left ankle soreness

NOVEMBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out Tuesday Nurkic (ankle) has been ruled out of Tuesday's game against the Jazz, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Nurkic will miss the Suns' first NBA Cup matchup due to left ankle soreness. The big man aggravated the injury during Sunday's loss to the Kings, and he should be considered questionable for the second leg of the back-to-back set as the team plays the Kings on Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Tuesday Nurkic (ankle) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against Utah, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Nurkic aggravated a left ankle injury during the Sun's 127-118 loss to the Kings on Sunday. If Nurkic is unable to play Tuesday, Mason Plumlee would likely get the start at center while Royce O'Neale and sees an uptick in minutes off the bench.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

DeRozan scores 34, Kings rally to win in OT 127-118, ending Suns' win streak at 7

DeMar DeRozan scored the Kings’ first eight points in overtime and Sacramento snapped the Phoenix Suns’ winning streak at seven with a 127-118 win Sunday night

NOVEMBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't return Sunday Nurkic will not return to Sunday's game against the Kings due to an ankle injury, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.

Impact Nurkic came into the game with an ankle injury which he seemingly reaggravated before being ruled out for the remainder of the contest. Nurkic will finish with zero points (0-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt), seven rebounds and one steal in 15 minutes of action.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Available Sunday Nurkic (ankle) will play during Sunday's game against the Kings.

Impact Nurkic carried a questionable tag into Sunday's game due to left ankle soreness, but he will be able to play through the injury. Nurkic holds averages of 13.3 points, 14.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 29.8 minutes per game over his last four contests.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Sunday Nurkic is questionable for Sunday's game against the Kings due to left ankle soreness.

Impact The Suns will be without Kevin Durant (calf) for at least two weeks, and losing Nurkic would deplete the frontcourt considerably. However, the questionable tag suggests he should have a decent chance of playing Sunday. Nurkic is averaging 11.0 points and 10.6 rebounds per game this season.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Posts double-double Nurkic totaled 15 points (6-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds and two steals in 34 minutes during Friday's 114-113 win over the Mavericks.

Impact Nurkic has recorded three consecutive double-doubles, and the veteran big man is enjoying a strong start to the campaign due to his impressive two-way display. One area in which he's excelling is three-point shooting, as Nurkic has drained at least one three in five games in a row while going 5-for-7 in his last two contests. During the season, Nurkic is averaging 11.0 points and 10.6 rebounds per game while shooting 34.6 percent from deep.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Jusuf Nurkic makes free throw with 0.8 seconds left to lift Suns past Mavs, 114-113

Jusuf Nurkic made the second of two free throws with 0.8 seconds left after getting fouled on an offensive rebound, lifting the Phoenix Suns to a 114-113 victory over the Dallas Ma...

NOVEMBER 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Near 20/20 game Nurkic produced 20 points (6-8 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 18 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 115-112 win over the Heat.

Impact Nurkic was excellent Wednesday, connecting on multiple three-pointers for the first time this season while compiling season highs in points and rebounds. The performance was just Nurkic's third double-double of the campaign, but he's averaging 10.5 points and 10.6 rebounds across 24.4 minutes per game on the year. He's grabbed at least 15 rebounds in three straight contests.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE