Jusuf Nurkic

Jusuf Nurkic has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Dallas Mavericks.

Fantasy Impact

Nurkic will not be available on Monday, but fantasy managers shouldn’t be concerned, as it is simply a planned rest day. He is expected to return for Thursday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. In his absence, Kevin Love, Kyle Filipowski and Taylor Hendricks could see increased playing time.

Jusuf Nurkic finished with 13 points (6-9 FG, 1-3 FT), 17 rebounds, and seven assists in Friday's win over the Grizzlies.

Fantasy Impact

Nurkic tied his season high in rebounds and has now finished with double-digit boards in more than half of his 23 games this season. The veteran center remains a solid depth piece in standard fantasy leagues.

Jusuf Nurkic is available for Friday's game against the Knicks.

Fantasy Impact

Nurkic is good to go after being listed as questionable. He should return to his reserve role.

After missing his first game of the season on Thursday, Jusuf Nurkic is listed as questionable for Friday's matchup against the Knicks. The center is dealing with a rib contusion that kept him out of the front end of the back-to-back set.

Fantasy Impact

Uncertainty remains regarding the severity of the injury. If Nurkic is forced to sit again, Kyle Filipowski is the presumptive starter at center, a role he filled during the previous contest.

Jusuf Nurkic has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Brooklyn Nets.

Fantasy Impact

Nurkic will miss Thursday's game due to a right rib contusion. With him sidelined, Kyle Filipowski and Brice Sensabaugh are expected to see increased playing time.