HOUSTON — Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic will undergo nose surgery this week and sit out the rest of the season.
Jazz coach Will Hardy said before Monday’s game against the Houston Rockets that Nurkic has needed the procedure for a while.
“He has had a really bad deviated septum in his nose,” Hardy said. “He has gotten hit in the face four or five times this year. His recent sickness has pushed that forward. It’s something that he’s needed to get done for a while now, so he’s going to get it taken care of.”
The 31-year-old Nurkic averaged 10.9 points and 10.4 rebounds in 41 games in his first season with the Jazz. He is scheduled to become a free agent after the season.
Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic will miss the remainder of the NBA season after undergoing nose surgery. The team confirmed the procedure following a series of tests and medical evaluations, citing the need for immediate attention to ensure Nurkic’s long-term health.
Nurkic, a key presence in the paint for the Blazers, has been instrumental in both scoring and rebounding this season. His absence leaves a significant gap in the team’s interior lineup, forcing head coach Chauncey Billups to adjust rotations and rely on backup big men.
The Trail Blazers expressed support for Nurkic and emphasized that the player will focus on recovery and rehabilitation. No specific timeline for his return has been given, though the team expects him to be ready for the next season.
Fans and analysts alike will be watching how Portland adapts in the coming games without their starting center, as the team navigates the final stretch of the season.
“Nurk has been a big part of what we’ve done this year, and he helps our team in a bunch of ways,” Hardy said.
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