On 9 March 2017, Nurkić had a career-high 28 points and 20 rebounds in a 114–108 overtime victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. He also had eight assists and six blocks, becoming the first NBA player to post at least 28 points, 20 rebounds, eight assists, and six blocks in a game since Charles Barkley pulled the feat in November 1986. [34]

Jan 6, 2025 · According to veteran NBA reporter Chris Haynes, Phoenix is benching starters Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkić after losing seven of their past eight games, a stretch that has lowered their record...

22 hours ago · A former NBA star did not mince words when discussing Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkić.

3 days ago · Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic talks about this season’s developments that has seen him get relegated to the bench after serving as a starting center for most of his career.

Jan 6, 2025 · Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer is planning to move Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkić to the bench starting with their matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, according to a...

Jan 5, 2025 · According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, the Suns are removing shooting guard Bradley Beal and center Jusuf Nurkić from the starting five beginning with Monday's game against the Philadelphia...

4 days ago · Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkić lamented that "life is not fair" as he remains in limbo ahead of the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline. "One door close, another will…

Jan 7, 2025 · Amid a spiral down the Western Conference standings, the Phoenix Suns made a drastic lineup change ahead of Monday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers, sending Bradley Beal and Jusuf...

Nurkic provided five points (1-2 FG, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds and one assist over 14 minutes during Monday's 109-99 victory over the 76ers. The Suns are expected to move Nurkic to the bench for...

Has two career games of 20+ points and 20+ rebounds (28 points, 20 rebounds on March 9, 2017 vs. Philadelphia; 24 points, 23 rebounds on Jan. 1, 2019 at Sacramento)