JUSUF NURKIC NEWS

Active Thursday Nurkic (thigh) will be active for the Trail Blazers' contest against the Nets on Thursday, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.

Impact Nurkic was listed as questionable for the Trail Blazers' matchup Tuesday but he ultimately ended up playing and logging 15 minutes. The big man will once again be available but could continue to see limited minutes. Expect Drew Eubanks to see extended minutes if Nurkic faces any setbacks.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Thursday Nurkic (thigh) is questionable for Thursday's game against Brooklyn.

Impact Nurkic was also tabbed questionable for Tuesday's game against the Spurs, but the center was able to return from a three-game absence and posted nine points and five rebounds in 15 minutes. Barring any major setbacks before tipoff then, Nurkic will likely make his second straight start Thursday.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Modest production in return Nurkic supplied nine points (4-9 FG, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and one assist in 15 minutes during Tuesday's 117-110 victory over the Spurs.

Impact Nurkic returned to action Tuesday following a three-game absence due to a thigh injury, but despite drawing the start, the big man played a season-low 15 minutes. He was aggressive during his limited action and should get back to his usual 25-30 minutes per game during Thursday's matchup against Brooklyn.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Grant has 29 points, Trail Blazers rally to beat Spurs

Jerami Grant scored 29 points and the Portland Trail Blazers completed a late comeback to beat the San Antonio Spurs 117-110 on Tuesday night

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starts Tuesday Nurkic is in the starting five for Tuesday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Nurkic missed the Trail Blazers' last three games due to a thigh injury. Nurkic's return will move Drew Eubanks, who started while the 28-year-old big man was out, back to the bench.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active Tuesday Nurkic (thigh) is active for Tuesday's game against the Spurs, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.

Impact Nurkic will return to the lineup after missing the past three games with a thigh injury. The center will presumably resume his normal starting role, thus pushing Drew Eubanks back to the bench.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Simons and the Trail Blazers host conference foe San Antonio

The Trail Blazers will play host to conference opponent San Antonio

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable Tuesday Nurkic (thigh) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Spurs, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Impact Nurkic has been tabbed questionable for each of the past three games and was later ruled out for every one of them. Thus, it's still unclear if the center will be able to play or will remain out for a fourth straight matchup.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doncic's triple-double, Dinwiddie's late run lead Mavs' win

Luka Doncic had 42 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists for his third triple-double of the season, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Portland Trail Blazers 117-112

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not playing Saturday Nurkic (thigh) is out for Saturday's game against the Mavericks, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Impact Nurkic was originally a game-time decision for this contest, but he'll miss a third straight game. Drew Eubanks should remain in the lineup as his replacement, and Nurkic's next chance to feature will come Tuesday at home against the Spurs.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Saturday Nurkic (thigh) is questionable for Saturday's game at Dallas.

Impact Nurkic has missed the past two games. Drew Eubanks has started in Nurkic's stead and could do so again Saturday.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Grant, Blazers win again on the road, 106-95 over Pelicans

Jerami Grant scored 27 points and the Portland Trail Blazers overcame the absence of star guard Damian Lillard to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 106-95

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out Thursday Nurkic (thigh) will miss Thursday's meeting with the Pelicans.

Impact Thursday will mark Nurkic's second straight absence due to right adductor soreness, which will allow for Drew Eubanks to enter the starting lineup again. Eubanks recorded 14 points, eight rebounds and three blocks across 22 minutes in his start Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable at New Orleans Nurkic (thigh) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Nurkic sat out Wednesday's game against the Hornets. Drew Eubanks started in his absence and would presumably do so again if Nurkic is out on the second half of the back-to-back set. Damian Lillard (calf) has already been ruled out, while Jerami Grant (ankle) is questionable.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

New Orleans hosts conference foe Portland

Portland takes on New Orleans for a Western Conference matchup Thursday

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lillard scores 26, Blazers hand Hornets 6th straight loss

Damian Lillard overcame a slow start to finish with 26 points on six 3-pointers and the Portland Trail Blazers beat Charlotte 105-95 to hand the Hornets their sixth straight loss

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out Wednesday Nurkic (thigh) is out for Wednesday's game against the Hornets, Aaron J. Fentress of The Oregonian reports.

Impact With Nurkic, Jerami Grant (ankle) and Keon Johnson (hip) out, Justise Winslow and Drew Eubanks will start Wednesday. In 31 starts last year, Eubanks averaged 12.9 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 27.5 minutes.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to questionable Nurkic (thigh) has been downgraded to questionable for Wednesday's matchup against Charlotte.

Impact Nurkic was initially listed as probable due to right adductor soreness, but he's been downgraded to questionable, putting his status for Wednesday's contest in serious doubt. If the big man is sidelined, Drew Eubanks, Trendon Watford and Greg Brown would all be candidates for increased roles.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed probable Wednesday Nurkic is considered probable for Wednesday's game against Charlotte because of right adductor soreness.

Impact Nurkic's designation doesn't seem to be much to worry about, considering four of the five starters hold probable designations for the upcoming contest. Barring a downgrade in his status, expect Nurkic to maintain his starting spot Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Grant hits jumper at buzzer, Trail Blazers top Suns 108-106

Jerami Grant scored a season-high 30 points, including a baseline jumper at the buzzer, to lift the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers over the Phoenix Suns 108-106

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posts double-double in loss Nurkic finished with 23 points (8-14 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 13 rebounds, four assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 111-106 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact Nurkic was dominant in the first half, posting 15 points on 5-of-7 shooting while corralling six rebounds. He slowed down a bit as a scorer after halftime but still finished with his second straight double-double. Nurkic's scoring has been inconsistent this season, but his rebounding hasn't -- he's pulled down at least seven boards in each of Portland's first seven contests and is tied for third in the league with 12.3 rebounds per game.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Grizzlies hold off late Blazers rally for 111-106 win

Desmond Bane had 29 points and the Memphis Grizzlies withstood a late rally by the Portland Trail Blazers for a 111-106 victory

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Prolific production in win Nurkic notched 27 points (12-17 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 15 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal across 32 minutes during Friday's 125-111 win over Houston.

Impact Nurkic put together his best game of the season, up against an inexperienced Rockets frontcourt. After a couple of sub-par performances, managers have to be thrilled with the numbers he put up in this one, reminding everyone just what he can do on a basketball court. Unfortunately, the Trail Blazers don't play again until Wednesday, meaning he will have to maintain his momentum away from the court.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nurkic has 27 points, Blazers beat Rockets 125-111

Jusuf Nurkic had 27 points and 15 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers downed the Houston Rockets 125-111 on Friday night despite the absence of star guard Damian Lillard

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Productive despite poor shooting Nurkic recorded 13 points (4-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 12 rebounds, six assists and one block across 35 minutes during Monday's 135-110 victory over the Nuggets.

Impact Nurkic was more aggressive than usual on offense, putting up a season-high 12 shots. He got only four of those to fall but made up for the poor shooting with a dogged effort on the defensive end, helping to hold reigning MVP Nikola Jokic to just nine points. The big man also dished a season-high six assists and grabbed 12 boards to finish with this third straight double-double. Nurkic's fantasy value is limited by modest scoring and below-average shot-blocking for his position, but he's been a major asset on the boards this season, ranking fifth in the league with 12.3 rebounds per contest.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE