Jusuf Nurkic is reportedly returning to Utah.
The Jazz have reportedly re-upped with center Jusuf Nurkić, who was averaging a double-double before nasal surgery ended his season at 41 games.
The 6-foot-11 Nurkić, originally acquired in June 2025 for Collin Sexton, rang up a nightly line of 10.9 points, 10.2 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.3 steals while providing a steadying presence in the middle for Utah. The news was first reported by ESPN.
Nurkić’s strong relationship with Jazz coach Will Hardy was cited as a key factor in the decision.
Free agent center Jusuf Nurkic intends to sign a two-year, $22 million contract to return to the Utah Jazz, sources tell ESPN. Nurkic thrived in coach Will Hardy’s system and was excited about the Jazz new look roster. Utah officials worked through the deal with Klutch Sports CEO… pic.twitter.com/X3AxMhjQZH
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 29, 2026
Can confirm the Jazz are bringing back Jusuf Nurkić. The 2-year, $22 million deal is below what many believed Nurk would garner on the FA market, but the situation is helped by how much Nurk truly enjoyed last season, playing for Will Hardy and how valued he felt by the Jazz
— Sarah Todd (@NBASarah) June 29, 2026
NBA.com will have more on this developing story.
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