Jusuf Nurkic is currently undergoing reconditioning and his status for the Phoenix Suns’ upcoming game against the Brooklyn Nets is uncertain. This update was reported ahead of their January 22, 2025 matchup at Barclays Center. The Suns will have to assess whether Nurkic will be ready to take the court.
What It Means
Nurkic has been in and out of the lineup this season, missing 17 games so far. In the 25 games he has played, he averages 8.6 points per game and ranks second on the team with 9.2 rebounds per game. He has finished in the top five at his position in rebounds in eight games this season. The Suns have a slightly better scoring average when Nurkic is not playing, averaging 113.4 PPG compared to 112.2 PPG when he is in the lineup.
