JUSUF NURKIC NEWS

Clear to play Tuesday Nurkic (illness) is available for Tuesday's game against the Magic.

Impact Nurkic was considered probable due to a non-COVID illness, which ultimately won't affect his availability for Tuesday's contest. The 28-year-old has averaged 13.8 points, 12.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.6 blocks across his past five games.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Probable Tuesday Nurkic is probable for Tuesday's contest against the Magic due to a non-Covid illness.

Impact The veteran center has appeared in four straight contests for Portland but is uncertain for Tuesday's game against Orlando. If Nurkic is unable to suit up, Drew Eubanks figures to slide into Portland's starting lineup.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts double-double while banged up Nurkic chipped in 14 points (5-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 18 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 38 minutes during Sunday's 117-105 loss to the Raptors.

Impact Nurkic notched a double-double despite being probable entering the game with a non-COVID-19-related illness. Nurkic led the team in rebounds, while finishing as one of five players in double figures in scoring. He has posted a double-double in two straight outings.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blazers lose 7th straight on road, Raptors win 117-105

Pascal Siakam scored 27 points, Scottie Barnes had 22 and the Toronto Raptors snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the Portland Trail Blazers 117-105

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good to go Sunday Nurkic (illness) will start at center in Sunday's game in Toronto.

Impact Nurkic was tabbed as probable heading into the day due to a non-COVID-19-related illness, but he'll get the green light to play after he apparently checked out fine during pregame warmups. Though his playing time has been all over the map of late, Nurkic should have a fairly clear path to a 30-plus-minute role Sunday so long as he can avoid foul trouble.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play against Toronto Nurkic is probable to play in Sunday's game versus the Raptors due to a non-COVID illness.

Impact Nurkic should remain in the starting lineup Sunday, as he has in all 33 of his appearances this season. The 28-year-old big man is averaging 9.0 points, 9.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.0 steals in 24.0 minutes across his last three outings.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double in loss Nurkic chipped in 14 points (6-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 19 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 33 minutes during Friday's 108-99 loss to Indiana.

Impact Nurkic pulled in a season-high 19 rebounds Friday night, earning him his second double-double in four games. He's having some trouble with his shot lately though, as this was his third straight game shooting less than 50 percent from the field. The veteran big man has had a bit of an up-and-down year overall but is still contributing solid defensive stats to go along with his 14.2 points and 9.8 boards per game.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Turner, Haliburton leads Pacers past Trail Blazers 108-99

Bennedict Mathurin had 19 points and Tyrese Haliburton scored seven of his 15 in the closing six minutes to rally the Indiana Pacers to a 108-99 victory over the Portland Trail Bla...

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available Friday Nurkic (illness) is available Friday against Indiana, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Nurkic was probable for Friday's matchup due to a non-COVID illness, and he'll officially be able to suit up against the Pacers. Over his last two appearances, he's averaged 6.5 points and 5.0 rebounds in 19.5 minutes per game.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Friday Nurkic is probable for Friday's game versus the Pacers due to a non-COVID illness.

Impact Nurkic played 25 minutes in Wednesday's game versus Minnesota, so he will likely suit up Friday. The 28-year-old big man is averaging 12.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.6 blocks and 1.2 steals in 23.8 minutes across his last five appearances.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Wednesday Nurkic (illness) is good to go Wednesday versus the Timberwolves.

Impact Nurkic was initially deemed probable for the contest after exiting early Monday and will indeed take his usual place in the Trail Blazers' frontcourt. He figures to factor in for his regular allotment of minutes, barring a resurfacing of the illness.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Wednesday Nurkic (illness) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.

Impact Nurkic left Monday's win over Detroit early due to an illness, but it doesn't appear like the aliment will impact his availability Wednesday. On the season, the talented big man is averaging 14.4 points, 9.6 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 28.4 minutes.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits early Monday Nurkic exited Monday's 135-106 win over Detroit early due to an illness.

Impact With the Blazers up big entering halftime, the team didn't have any concerns as to ruling out their center for the remainder of the matchup Monday. Nurkic posted three points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 14 minutes before leaving with an illness. Looking ahead, Nurkic will presumably be deemed questionable for Wednesday's contest against Minnesota if, indeed, he still has the illness.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available Monday Nurkic (illness) is available for Monday's contest against Detroit, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.

Impact After missing Portland's previous contest, Nurkic will officially make his return to the court for Monday's matchup against Detroit. The 28-year-old center is averaging 14.8 points, 9.9 rebounds and 3.0 assists across his first 30 appearances this year. Drew Eubanks figures to return to his reserve role.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call for Monday Nurkic (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Nurkic sat Friday's game against the Warriors, and the Blazers are likely to make a decision on the big man's availability as the 10 PM ET tipoff gets closer Monday. Nurkic has been playing well of late, scoring in double digits in seven straight games while racking up two double-doubles and shooting 56.3 percent from three-point range in that span.

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jusuf Nurkic out for Portland Trail Blazers at Golden State Warriors: Live updates, time, TV channel, how to watch free live stream online The Blazers starting center is out with a sore calf.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Ruled out Friday Nurkic will miss Friday's contest against the Warriors with a non-COVID illness.

Impact Nurkic was initially listed as probable with a lingering calf issue that he had played through in each of the previous three games but was downgraded to questionable mid-day Friday. However, it will be an illness that holds him out of the game that presumably was also the cause for his downgrade. Drew Eubanks will likely get the starting nod in his place. Nurkic's next chance to play will come Monday against Detroit.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to questionable Nurkic (calf) has been downgraded to questionable for Friday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Nurkic was initially listed as probable for Friday's matchup, but his new designation creates more uncertainty regarding his status for the game. He's appeared in the last three matchups despite what appears to be a lingering calf issue and has averaged 17.0 points, 9.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.3 steals in 26.7 minutes per game during that time.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back on injury report Nurkic is probable for Friday's game against Golden State due to right calf soreness.

Impact Nurkic has been able to play in his team's last three contests since returning from a calf injury, so he appears to be in a good place to suit up Friday evening. The Blazers should provide confirmation of his availability closer to tipoff.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Crushes Hornets in dominant effort Nurkic amassed 28 points (8-12 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 7-10 FT), 15 rebounds, six assists, three blocks and two steals in 36 minutes during Monday's 124-113 win over the Hornets.

Impact Nurkic had easily his best game of the season Monday, and in fact, possibly one of the best games of his entire career. Continuing the trend of centers dominating against the Hornets, Nurkic was able to have his way on both ends of the floor. He is a top-80 talent thus far this season, right around where he was being drafted. Barring injury, managers should feel relatively comfortable with his role moving forward.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nurkic rallies Blazers past Hornets on Lillard's big night

Jusuf Nurkic scored 27 points, including a career-high five 3-pointers, to go with 14 rebounds and six assists as the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 124-113

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Active Monday Nurkic (calf) is active for Monday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Nurkic has been dealing with a sore calf for quite a while, but as has been the trend of late, he continues to play through the injury. He's averaging 14.5 points, 9.1 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game in December.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Probable Monday Nurkic (calf) is probable for Monday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Nurkic continues to deal with a sore right calf, but he'll likely be able to play through the issue against Charlotte. He's averaged 11.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 22.0 minutes per game over his last two appearances.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Friday Nurkic (calf) is available for Friday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact As expected, Nurkic will suit up and presumably draw another start despite being initially listed as probable with right calf soreness. Over his past nine appearances, the big man has averaged 14.9 points, 9.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 27.9 minutes.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Friday Nurkic is probable for Friday's game against the Nuggets despite right calf soreness.

Impact Nurkic was also added to the injury report ahead of Wednesday's matchup against the Thunder and ultimately was cleared to play. He appears to have a good chance to play again Friday.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE