Height
6'11"
Weight
290 lbs
Age
31
Experience
11 yrs
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsB-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 631 | 10.9 | 10.4 | 4.8 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 50.3% | 29.4% | 66.1% |
| 2025-26 | | 41 | 10.9 | 10.4 | 4.8 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$19.4M
Guaranteed
$19.4M
AAV
$19.4M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Jusuf Nurkic's contract with the Utah Jazz earns a C- CVI — roughly what you'd expect for this level of production and salary. Jusuf's production is solid — comfortably above the league-average center threshold. His $19.4M average annual value ranks as mid-tier money for the center market. The production lines up closely with the price tag, which is essentially paying fair market value. At 31, Jusuf is on the back end of his prime — the contract value depends on how well he maintains production as age-related decline typically accelerates. The 1-year deal limits the Utah Jazz's downside — if the fit doesn't work, they'll have cap flexibility soon.
Performance Analysis
Jusuf Nurkic earns a B- Performance grade this season — a quality starter-level center putting up solid numbers for the Utah Jazz. Through 631 games, Jusuf is contributing 10.9 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game in his role. Jusuf's strongest area is RPG at 10.4, which compares favorably to the center median of 5.0. The biggest area for growth is PPG at 10.9 (center median: 15.0). Among 97 NBA centers graded this season, Jusuf ranks 35th. Jusuf is a reliable contributor who the Utah Jazz can count on game to game.
Transaction History
Acquired C Jusuf Nurkić from Charlotte Hornets for G Collin Sexton and a 2030 second-round pick.
Utah Jazz · trade · 6/29/2025
Acquired C Jusuf Nurkic (Portland), F Nassir Little (Portland) and Gs Grayson Allen (Milwaukee) and Keon Johnson (Portland) in a three-team trade with the Portland Trail Blazers and the Milwaukee Bucks. PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS - Acquired C Deandre Ayton and F Toumani Camra from Phoenix and G Jrue Holiday and draft considerations from Milwaukee in a three-team trade.
Phoenix Suns · trade · 9/27/2023
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