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Jusuf Nurkić on why he chose to re-sign with the Jazz: "The number one reason is Will Hardy, the coach. The organization did a part, the owners did a part, obviously my teammates, but I have so much faith in Will. He was communicating with me the whole summer pretty much, and then when everything kind of back and forth ended up and finally we agree."
Shreyas Laddha: Jusuf Nurkic on Darryn Peterson: I've never seen in my 13 years, a kid come in and be that mature for his age. He mentioned it's almost come to the point of telling Darryn to stay away from the gym and that everyone loves Darryn.
Shreyas Laddha: Jusuf Nurkić on his reasons for coming back to the Jazz: The number one reason is Will Hardy, the coach... I have so much faith in Will.
Shreyas Laddha: Jusuf Nurkić will not be available on media day for personal reasons, per Jazz Pr.
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Jokic was simply asked to clarify who is the best defender against him in the NBA. Serbian center shortly said "Everyone," before naming a full list of different players: "Everyone. Some teams defend very well as a unit, while others have excellent individual defenders. Zubac guards me really well, and so does Nurkic. I guess they’re just bulkier, so I can’t move them when we’re battling for position," he said. "I think Rudy Gobert is a great defender, even though I’ve historically played well against him. Jalen Duren, he’s undersized but tricky. Wendell Carter Jr. is also on the shorter side, and Myles Turner blocks a lot of shots. There’s no need to even talk about Wembanyama. They’re all good; the league is talented on both ends of the floor."
Keith Smith: Jusuf Nurkic had 20 points (12-for-12 FTs) as Bosnia fell to Lithuania today. Luka Garza finished with 14 points and 7 rebounds.
Jusuf Nurkic led Bosnia and Herzegovina to a crucial 78-76 win over Italy in the 2027 FIBA World Cup European Qualifiers. The Utah Jazz center finished with 25 points and 14 rebounds. He shot 11-of-15 from two-point range, grabbed six offensive rebounds, and completed the match with a game-high 28 efficiency rating.
Ira Winderman: In another World Cup qualifying game Friday, Heat forward Simone Fontecchio closed with 14 points on 5-of-12 shooting (1 of 4 on 3-pointers) in Italy's 78-75 loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Fontecchio added six rebounds in his 30:28, with his team done in by the 25 points and 14 rebounds of Jusuf Nurkic.
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Shams Charania: Free agent center Jusuf Nurkic intends to sign a two-year, $22 million contract to return to the Utah Jazz, sources tell ESPN. Nurkic thrived in coach Will Hardy's system and was excited about the Jazz new look roster. Utah officials worked through the deal with Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul on Monday.
The Utah Jazz has expressed interest in re-signing center Jusuf Nurkic, league sources told Hoopshype.
Jusuf Nurkic: And what happened in the end, Connelly didn't even want to hear about Portland. And now, in a sense, he's telling me that, "No way, we have to go East," this and that... I said, "You have to trust me on this, give me a chance," you know, "give me a chance to make something happen," you know? And in the end, it really happens like that. I go to Portland.
Jimmy Kimmel: Who do you think's going to win? Draymond Green: I think the Knicks are going to win. Kimmel: Oh, maybe they won't hate you. Now, keep in mind, we don't know… Green: I like Steve. I've said too many things about the Knicks to come back now, so they'll hate me just like Steve. Kimmel: Well, it's great to see you. And we like you here in LA, even though we don't like you, but we do like you. I happen to like you, okay? Green: Thank you. I appreciate that. That means a lot.
