Report: Jusuf Nurkic Out For Season After Nose Surgery

Chris Haynes of NBA on Prime first reported the news on Monday on social media.

“Utah Jazz starting center Jusuf Nurkić will undergo a surgical procedure on his nose Wednesday that will sideline him for the remainder of the season, league sources tell me,” Haynes reported.

BREAKING: Utah Jazz starting center Jusuf Nurkić will undergo a surgical procedure on his nose Wednesday that will sideline him for the remainder of the season, league sources tell me. pic.twitter.com/MFYjY333GU

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) February 23, 2026

Jusuf Nurkic Out For Remainder Of The Season

Nurkic will sit out after a productive 41-game run in Utah, where he landed after an offseason trade that sent Collin Sexton to the Charlotte Hornets.

The Bosnian center averaged 10.9 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists while shooting 50 percent from the field and 35 percent from three. In January, he became the first player in Jazz history to record triple-doubles in three straight games, doing so against Minnesota, San Antonio, and Miami.

I did not understand the Collin Sexton/Jusuf Nurkic trade over the summer, but Nurk has proven to be very valuable on and off the court for the @utahjazz.

He was very complimentary of the team’s culture, his teammates, and the FO after Tuesday’s loss. pic.twitter.com/sDM2TWVD1j

— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) January 1, 2026

He rebuilt his league-wide value following a difficult two-year stretch split between Phoenix and Charlotte.

Nurkic will be an unrestricted free agent this summer.

How Nurkic’s Injury Affects the Jazz

Nurkic’s loss further depletes Utah’s frontcourt, already missing Walker Kessler and Jaren Jackson Jr., who are out for the season with shoulder and knee injuries.

The 31-year-old had absorbed significant minutes and filled in effectively with both players sidelined.

Flip’s hitting his flow state 🧘‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/4mszvpsOVq

— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) February 21, 2026

Without him, the Jazz will likely lean on second-year big man Kyle Filipowski, who has made 20 starts while playing both frontcourt spots. Veteran Kevin Love is another option; the 37-year-old has played sparingly, appearing in just seven of the team’s last 18 games.

The Jazz also have an open roster spot, which they could use to sign another center for the remainder of the season or to cycle through players on 10-day contracts.