FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM
JUSUF NURKIC #20 - CENTER - PHOENIX SUNS
8.9 PPG •
10.0 RPG •
1.2 APG
8.9 PPG
10.0 RPG
1.2 APG
NBA Trade Rumors: Latest Buzz on Domantas Sabonis, Dennis Schroder, Jusuf Nurkic, Caris LeVert, Celtics, Knicks The NBA Trade Deadline is next week, and that means rumors are heating up. Big names and role players could be on the move as teams reshuffl...
Probable at Lakers Nurkic is probable for Wednesday's matchup against the Lakers due to a sprained right ankle, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Impact Nurkic should be able to play through the issue but has a tough matchup against Anthony Davis waiting. In January, Nurkic averaged 17.3 points, 12.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.4 steals in 31.4 minutes.
FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Falls just short of double-double Nurkic amassed 14 points (7-12 FG), nine rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 31 minutes during Monday's 98-81 loss to the Thunder.
Impact Nurkic put together a solid stat line despite Portland scoring a mere 50 points over the final three quarters of the blowout loss. The big man was one of two Blazers starters to hit more than half his shots, and he led the team with nine boards. Nurkic wraps up January with per-game averages of 17.3 points, 12.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.4 steals during the month.
FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Produces at both ends in win Nurkic chipped in 25 points (8-11 FG, 9-11 FT), 13 rebounds, one block and one steal over 33 minutes during Friday's 125-110 win over Houston.
Impact Nurkic has been playing at a very high level for the Blazers of late and has experienced an uptick in his scoring figures in recent weeks. The veteran big man has scored at least 18 points in seven of his last eight games and also has seven double-doubles in that span, emerging as one of the most productive big men in the Western Conference. He's averaging 18.0 points and 12.9 boards per contest in January.
JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Portland puts road win streak on the line against Chicago
Portland comes into a matchup with Chicago as winners of three road games in a rowJANUARY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Simons, Portland hand Houston another home loss, 125-110
Anfernee Simons scored 27 points, CJ McCollum had 26 and the Portland Trail Blazers handed Houston its franchise-record 10th straight home loss, beating the Rockets 125-110JANUARY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jusuf Nurkic has found his spot on and off the court in Portland: 'This is who I want to be going forward' After struggling early this season, the Blazers center has been a crucial contributor to the team's improved play as of late.
JANUARY 28, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Doncic's triple-double helps Dallas down Portland 132-112
Luka Doncic had 15 points, 10 rebounds and 15 assists for his sixth triple-double this season, and the Dallas Mavericks led wire-to-wire in a 132-112 victory over the Portland Trai...JANUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Turns in another big double-double Nurkic notched 20 points (8-18 FG, 4-6 FT), 14 rebounds, four assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Tuesday's 109-107 loss to the Timberwolves.
Impact The matchup between Nurkic and Karl-Anthony Towns was hotly-contested, and though Towns came away with the better rebounding total, Nurkic bested him in scoring. The 27-year-old has now notched double-doubles in seven consecutive games, though he failed to register a blocked shot in Tuesday's contest, his first goose egg in the category since Portland's win over the Wizards on Jan. 15.
JANUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Powell and the Trail Blazers host conference foe Dallas
The Trail Blazers will take on conference opponent DallasJANUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Edwards has 40 points, Timberwolves down Blazers 109-107
Anthony Edwards had 40 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-107 on Tuesday nightJANUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Keeps double-double streak alive Nurkic accumulated 11 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-5 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 31 minutes during Sunday's 114-105 win over the Raptors.
Impact The big man continues to thrive on both ends of the court, and he's now posted a double-double in each of his last five appearances. In fact, Nurkic has recorded double-digit points and rebounds in nine of his last 11 outings. He's putting up 17.2 points and 13.3 boards per contest during that 11-game stretch.
JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Portland plays Minnesota in conference showdown
Portland and Minnesota will square off in a matchup of Western Conference opponentsJANUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
McCollum, Nurkic lead Trail Blazers over Raptors, 114-105
CJ McCollum had 19 points and 10 rebounds, Jusuf Nurkic had 11 points and 11 rebounds for his fifth straight double-double, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Toronto Raptors...JANUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nurkic's rebound, basket late rally Blazers over Celtics Jusuf Nurkic grabbed an offensive rebound and hit a shot from the lane with 14 seconds left and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied past the...
JANUARY 23, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Raptors host the Trail Blazers for cross-conference contest
Toronto takes on Portland in out-of-conference actionJANUARY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nurkic's rebound, basket late rally Blazers over Celtics
Jusuf Nurkic grabbed an offensive rebound and hit a shot from the lane with 14 seconds left and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied past the Boston Celtics 109-105JANUARY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Another double-double Nurkic contributed 18 points (6-10 FG, 6-8 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 104-92 loss to Miami.
Impact Nurkic was efficient on both ends of the court and was one of Portland's best players despite the loss. The big man missed three games in late December after being placed in the league's health and safety protocols, but he's been impressive of late with seven double-doubles over his last nine games since then -- including one in each of his last three contests. Nurkic is averaging 16.6 points and 13.2 rebounds per game in that nine-game span.
JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tatum leads Boston into matchup with Portland
Jayson Tatum leads Boston into a matchup with Portland averaging 25.2 points per gameJANUARY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Short-handed Heat pull away late, top Trail Blazers 104-92
Caleb Martin scored 26 points, Bam Adebayo added 20 points and 11 rebounds, and the short-handed Miami Heat defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 104-92JANUARY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heat take on the Trail Blazers in non-conference action
The Miami Heat host the Portland Trail Blazers in non-conference playJANUARY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Feasts in win Nurkic chipped in 21 points (10-21 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 22 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and four steals over 36 minutes during Monday's 98-88 victory over Orlando.
Impact Nurkic detonated again Monday. He has now compiled 44 points and 36 rebounds over his past two games. This sets up an interesting sell-high opportunity for ambitious fantasy managers. In 2018-19, Nurkic averaged 15.6 points per game in a full season with Portland. He's capable of that upside again, but if he continues to put up gaudy numbers in the absence of Damian Lillard (abdomen), shareholders should be aware of the window.
JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
CJ McCollum returns, Jusuf Nurkic dominates during Trail Blazers' 98-88 win at Magic McCollum, out since Dec. 4, played 28 minutes, shot 7 of 13 from the field and hit on 2 of 4 threes to finish with 16 points and two assists...
JANUARY 18, 2022 • OREGONLIVE.COM
McCollum returns, scores 16 points in Blazers' 98-88 win
CJ McCollum scored 16 points in his first game back from a collapsed lung, Jusuf Nurkic added 21 points and a season-best 22 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Orlan...JANUARY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Excels with 23/14 double-double Nurkic posted 23 points (9-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-10 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists and two steals across 31 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 115-110 win over Washington.
Impact Saturday's effort was precisely the kind of production the Trail Blazers need from Nurkic, and their fortunes would be significantly increased if he can keep the stellar output going. Portland's backcourt is historically the star of the show, but the loss of Damian Lillard (abdomen) is forcing a need for aggressive interior play to stay competitive. Nurkic has the upside to be a premier big man in the Western Conference, but he needs to increase his shot volume and fine-tune his free-throw shooting.
JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
