Jusuf Nurkić, Charlotte Hornets

Charles Lee lauds Jusuf Nurkić's veteran presence to Hornets' locker room
Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee praised newly acquired center Jusuf Nurkić's early impact on team culture ahead of his debut against the Orlando Magic. Nurkić, acquired from Phoenix on Feb. 6 in exchange for Cody Martin,
Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic makes eye-opening admission during Charlotte debut
New Charlotte Hornets center Jusuf Nurkic made a stunning take about his time with the Phoenix Suns and the new franchise he was just traded to
What’s up with Jusuf Nurkic? Hornets coach gives update on Charlotte’s acquisition
Mark Williams still hasn’t rejoined the Hornets, and Jusuf Nurkic didn’t play in Monday night’s loss to Brooklyn Nets.
Jusuf Nurkic gets starting nod in his Charlotte Hornets debut
As reported by the team last night, the Hornets will indeed be without starting point guard LaMelo Ball (ankle), and Mark Williams remains unavailable while the team disputes the
Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Solid performance Wednesday
Nurkic got the starting nod, playing his first game as a member of the Hornets. Despite being on a minutes restriction, Nurkic managed to flirt with a double-double, while also chipping in across the board. His long-term role remains up in the air but for now, he should be able to see the court on most nights.
Hornets center Jusuf Nurkic’s playing status vs. Magic gets pivotal update
The Charlotte Hornets were one of the most active teams leading up to the trade deadline. One of the moves they pulled off was to facilitate a salary dump for Jusuf Nurkic from the Phoenix Suns, acquiring a 2026 first-round pick in the process.
Moussa Diabaté or Jusuf Nurkić? Who will be the Hornets' new starting center?
After the Charlotte Hornets dealt center Mark Williams to the Lakers at the trade deadline, the team was left with only two centers, Moussa Diabate and Taj Gibs
Hornets' Jusuf Nurkic: Starting in team debut
With the Hornets missing Mark Williams and Moussa Diabate (eye) on Wednesday, Nurkic will draw the start at center while operating with a minutes restriction in his team debut. Nurkic averaged 9.5 rebounds, 8.8 points, 1.9 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.7 blocks in 24.3 minutes over 23 games as a starter with the Suns this season.
Jusuf Nurkic subtly suggests Anfernee Simons trade for Magic
Jusuf Nurkic suggested an Anfernee Simons trade for the Magic as Orlando looks to continue building a contending team.
Hornets get Jusuf Nurkic and 1st-round pick from Suns for Cody Martin and Vasa Micic, AP source says
A person familiar with the situation says the Charlotte Hornets have acquired center Jusuf Nurkic and a 2026 first-round pick ...
Phoenix Suns trading 7-footer Jusuf Nurkic after short-lived run
Last month, the Suns traded Josh Okogie and three second-round picks to Charlotte for 7-footer Nick Richards, who was a ...
The Charlotte Hornets' trade for Jusuf Nurkic is still pending
In wake of the Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Lakers deal surrounding Mark Williams and Dalton Knecht being rescinded over the weekend, it may not be the onl ...
Suns trade Jusuf Nurkić to Hornets for Cody Martin, Vasilije Micić
Phoenix moves on from veteran center Jusuf Nurkić, dealing him and a 1st-round pick to Charlotte before the trade deadline.