Nurkic will begin the 2026-27 season on the sidelines, and given the tricky nature of foot injuries for big men, it wouldn't be shocking to see his absence extend beyond this initial four-week window. Jaren Jackson will likely spend more time at center while Nurkic is out, and there will be more minutes available for Jaxson Hayes and Mo Bamba.
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This page tracks available injury information for Jusuf Nurkic, including reported status, injury details, expected return information and updates that may be relevant when evaluating NBA betting markets.
Injury designations can change close to game time. Check the latest market prices and confirmed player availability before placing a wager.