Jusuf Nurkic, Bosnian centre, 7-foot (1.77 m), since 2014 Now a member of the Phoenix Suns. This corrected as centrally to an otherwise overkill opener. He has contributed on both sides of the ball. Here is a breakdown of his recent form, career stats, net worth and the latest developments regarding him.
Recent Form and Stats
Jusuf Nurkic has been one of the team’s most consistent players in the 2024-2025 NBA season. He is averaging 11.0 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 1.3 assists over nine games. Jusuf Nurkic shoots 47.1% from the field and 34.6% from three-point land. Significantly, he has recently recorded several double-doubles and is making an impact in scoring and rebounding.
Career Highlights
Jusuf Nurkic was a prospect who entered the NBA after being drafted 16th overall by the Chicago Bulls in the 2014 NBA Draft. He was then immediately traded away to the Denver Nuggets, where he stayed until 2017. He then went on to be a core member of the Portland Trail Blazers over the next few seasons. Nurkić was dealt to the Phoenix Suns in a multi-team deal in September of 2023.
Net Worth and Earnings
Jusuf Nurkic’s net worth: There are various estimates of Nurkic’s net worth in 2024. Estimates of it run up to $4 million, perhaps as much as $16 million. His salary mostly comes from his NBA contracts and endorsements. He signed a four-year, $70 million contract with the Portland Trail Blazers in July 2022, which became part of his trade to the Suns. Jusuf Nurkic has a base salary of around $16.875 million for the 2023-2024 season.
Recent News and Developments
Nov 8, 2024, Jusuf Nurkic was instrumental in the Phoenix Suns edging out a 116-115 overtime win over the Chicago Bulls. He finished with 20 points, 17 boards and eight assists and hit the game-winning floater in overtime. This game exemplified his versatility and ability to deliver in the clutch.
The Suns, though, have struggled with injuries to stars like Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal. Nurkić has provided a strong frontcourt voice in these challenging times, however. Keeping the team afloat through that span has come, in large part due to his recent performances.
Off-Court Contributions
Apart from his court success, Jusuf Nurkic is also popular for being engaged in the community. He won the Maurice Lucas Award over his years with Portland to honour both on and off-court contributions. Now living in Phoenix, he remains active with community initiatives as part of his broader philanthropic efforts beyond basketball.
