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Jazz face injury challenges with Jusuf Nurkic out for at least a month

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 2:29 AM

Last updated Oct 8, 2026

Jazz face injury challenges with Jusuf Nurkic out for at least a month

Summary

Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic will miss a minimum of four weeks due to a partial plantar plate tear in his right foot. The injury comes as the Jazz prepare for the upcoming 2026-27 season, raising concerns about depth at the center position. With Lauri Markkanen and Brice Sensabaugh also recovering from minor injuries, coach Will Hardy faces a difficult decision on lineup adjustments. Potential starting options include Jaxon Hayes and Kyle Filipowski as the Jazz open the season against the Memphis Grizzlies.

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Status Watch

•Jusuf Nurkic out for at least four weeks due to injury.
•Lauri Markkanen and Brice Sensabaugh also dealing with injuries.
•Jazz have options like Jaxon Hayes and Kyle Filipowski at center.
•Utah opens the season against the Memphis Grizzlies.

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2:29 AMYahoo Sports — Jazz Center Rotation Takes Massive Blow With Unfortunate Jusuf Nurkic News

What they're saying

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The 2026-27 Utah Jazz season is just two weeks away as of Oct. 7.Utah is opening up the regular season facing a number of questions, including in a recent unfortunate injury development.In the midst of Lauri Markkanen and Brice Sensabaugh recovering from short-term ailments, another one arose for the Jazz.Key Jazz Center Out for WeeksUtah’s […] The post Jazz Center Rotation Takes Massive Blow With Unfortunate Jusuf Nurkic News appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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