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On YouTubeUtah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / August 21
Utah Jazz’s Jusuf Nurkic Trade Keeps Looking Worse
The Utah Jazz made an interesting decision earlier this offseason in their move to trade Collin Sexton to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for veteran big man Jusuf Nurkic, effectively ending the long-spanning trade rumors revolving around Sexton, but also for a package that had a few fans scratching their heads.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / August 19
NBA analyst still can't believe the Hornets pulled off this one trade
The Charlotte Hornets pulled off a rather shocking trade this offseason. At the time, it felt very surprising that the Hornets got a better player, a cheaper contract, and a second-round pick for Jusuf Nurkic, but that's what they did.
NBA News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / August 12
Former Blazers Star Slammed by International Coach: ‘Out of Shape and Can Barely Run’
Former Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic was called out by his International team coach over his conditioning while competing in EuroBasket. The 30-year-old is representing his country of Bosnia and Herzegovina at the European tournament this summer.
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Utah Jazz News / Hardwood Heroics / August 12
'Out of Shape and Can Barely Run' – Utah Jazz Center Draws Harsh Criticism From National Team Coach Amid EuroBasket Preparations
Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic recently drew the ire of his Bosnia and Herzegovina head coach amid the national team’s winless run ahead of the FIBA EuroBasket tournament.
Utah Jazz News / NBA Analysis Network / August 12
Utah Jazz player blasted by national team head coach for being ‘out of shape’ at EuroBasket 2025
The road to EuroBasket continues to be dramatic, as one Utah Jazz star got called out by his coach for his conditioning. As the NBA offseason enters its final two months, fans around the world are starved of great basketball.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / August 11
Utah Jazz’s Jusuf Nurkic Faces Huge Concern from Bosnia Coach
It looks like there could be some real concern surrounding the current status and shape of recent Utah Jazz acquisition Jusuf Nurkic, who was brought aboard via trade from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Collin Sexton.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / July 9
Jusuf Nurkic Reveals Interesting Number Change With Utah Jazz
Per Etienne Catalan, Nurkic will be wearing a brand new number 30 with the Jazz, a number last worn by Ochai Agbaji in 2024. Nurkic has donned several
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / July 1
Jusuf Nurkic Shares First Message Since Utah Jazz Trade
The Utah Jazz made a big move over the weekend with their decision to trade veteran guard Collin Sexton, with a future second-round pick attached to the Charlotte Hornets, in exchange for 30-year-old center Jusuf Nurkic.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 1
Obscure guard has been the star of NBA transaction season
It might be frustrating to get passed around the league like this. $8.1M probably lessens that frustration quite a bit.
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Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 30
NBA free agency: Three center targets for the Charlotte Hornets to consider
After trading Mark Williams to the Phoenix Suns in a draft day stunner and swapping Jusuf Nurkic for Collin Sexton, the Charlotte Hornets are in need of a center to round out their big man rotation.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29
Grading Hornets-Jazz trade involving Collin Sexton, Jusuf Nurkic
The Utah Jazz traded veteran guard Collin Sexton to the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. The Jazz, who included a second-round pick in the 2030 NBA Draft, received veteran center Jusuf Nurkic in return.
NBA News / Field Level Media / June 29
Report: Jazz land C Jusuf Nurkic in trade with Hornets
The Utah Jazz are set to acquire center Jusuf Nurkic from the Charlotte Hornets for Collin Sexton and a 2030 second-round draft pick, ESPN reported Sunday.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 29
Hornets make a baffling trade for this 2018 first-round pick
The Charlotte Hornets must be planning on playing more small ball next season.
NBA News / Total Apex Sports / June 29
Utah Jazz-Charlotte Hornets Execute Big Trade On Eve Of 2025 NBA Free Agency
The Utah Jazz traded Guard Colin Sexton and a 2030 second-round pick to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Center Jusuf Nurkic. The news was first reported by ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / June 23
Why the Hornets keeping Jusuf Nurkic wouldn’t be as wild as it sounds
Jusuf Nurkic was so bad for the Phoenix Suns that the team benched him, and had to attach one of the few remaining first round picks they owned to get someone to take him.
Jusuf Nurkic mock trade: Hornets-Lakers deal doesn't fall through this time
The Los Angeles Lakers, clearly, still need a center. The Charlotte Hornets still have three, and while Mark Williams being traded to LA again is highly unlikely, the Hornets would do well to call the Lakers about another center they're probably keen to move off of.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 17
Jusuf Nurkic reveals why getting traded to Charlotte was the highlight of his season
When Jusuf Nurkic was acquired by the Charlotte Hornets around the trade deadline, the expectation was for him to slowly work his way into the starting lineup.
Charlotte Hornets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 13
Hornets’ Jusuf Nurkic makes eye-opening admission during Charlotte debut
Hornets center Jusuf Nurkic made an eye-opening admission during his first game with Charlotte. The Phoenix Suns dealt their former starting center right before the trade deadline.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 6
Suns' trade with Hornets is underwhelming Plan B after losing out on Jimmy Butler
The Phoenix Suns wanted to add Jimmy Butler at the deadline. They ended up with Cody Martin and Vasilije Micic.
Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / February 2
Suns’ Jusuf Nurkic trade market starting to warm up
The Suns relationship with their center Jusuf Nurkic seems to be untenable. The former starter was benched at the start of January before completely falling out of the rotation.
NBA News / SportsTalkATL / January 30
NBA Trade Rumors: Hawks talked to Suns about Jusuf Nurkic trade
With Jalen Johnson out for the season, the Hawks are in a curious position ahead of the trade deadline. There’s a case to be made that they should be buyers and sellers, and the most recent trade rumor suggests that could be the case.
Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / January 29
ESPN: Suns Need to Play Jusuf Nurkic More
Much has, and will continue to be made, about what the Phoenix Suns need to do in order to turn things around. The Suns were once one of the hottest teams
Phoenix Suns News / Yardbarker / January 16
Jusuf Nurkic is the biggest loser from Suns' Nick Richards trade
The Phoenix Suns have acquired Nick Richards from the Charlotte Hornets. The move leaves one member of the team in a significantly worse position.
Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / January 14
Suns reportedly in talks to trade Jusuf Nurkic
Its no secret that the Jusuf Nurkic has lost favor with the Phoenix Suns. The 7-footer began the season as the starting center but has fallen out of the rotation and hasn’t played in the last three games.
Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Wire / January 12
Suns’ Changes In Middle Impacting Jusuf Nurkic The Most
The Suns are shaking things up, and center Jusuf Nurkic is the latest casualty of the team’s rotation changes. After starting the first 23 games he appeared in, Nurkic found himself sidelined for the second consecutive game during Saturday’s win over Utah.
Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Rumors / January 8
Suns' Jusuf Nurkic shares how he's handling trade talks
Over the past two weeks, Jusuf Nurkic has been suspended, lost his starting role and heard his name mentioned in trade talks, but the veteran center is taking it all in stride.
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