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Nicolas Flamecourt
Jusuf Nurkic to undergo nose surgery, out for remainder of season with Utah
Jusuf Nurkic will undergo nose surgery this week and will miss the end of the season with the Utah Jazz. The 31-year-old center has been suffering from a deviated septum for several months.
Feb 9, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic (30) reacts against the Miami Heat during the second quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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The Utah Jazz will have to finish the season without their starting center Jusuf Nurkic. The 31-year-old Bosnian international will undergo nose surgery this week that will keep him off the court until the end of the 2025-2026 NBA campaign.
A necessary procedure for several months
Jazz coach Will Hardy explained the situation before Monday’s game against the Houston Rockets. « He has a very bad deviated septum, » Hardy said. « He’s been hit in the face four or five times this year. His recent illness accelerated things. It’s something he’s had to do for a while now, so he’s going to take care of it. »
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
This surgical procedure had been planned for a long time, but the multiple impacts suffered during the season worsened Nurkic’s condition. The breathing problems caused by this septal deviation ultimately prompted the medical staff and the player to make this decision.
Solid statistics for his first season in Utah
Despite his health issues, Nurkic had a convincing first season with the Utah Jazz. In 41 games played, the center averaged 10.9 points and 10.4 rebounds per game, confirming his status as a reliable and productive interior player.
Will Hardy praised his player’s contribution: « Nurk has been a big part of what we’ve done this year, and he helps our team in many ways. » This recognition underscores the Bosnian’s importance in the Jazz’s system, particularly on the boards and in protecting the paint.
Nurkic’s absence represents a tough blow for Utah, which will have to readjust its interior rotation for the final weeks of the regular season. The player, who will become a free agent at the end of the season, will have the opportunity to fully recover before approaching the next campaign in the best physical condition.
2025-2026 Stats / NBA
PTS
10.9
#177
REB
10.4
#13
AST
4.8
#54
With a background in sports management, Nicolas Flamecourt covers NBA news with a particular passion for the North American league, which he has been following for several years. He also covers the NCAA, including news and scouting of future prospects, and regularly conducts interviews with French players as well as players competing in Europe.
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