Jazz Re-Sign Nurkic for 2 Years | NBA News

The Utah Jazz just locked down their big man future with a two-year, $22M deal for Jusuf Nurkic — a move that signals serious intent as free agency heats up. After stepping in as a starter last season when Walker Kessler went down, Nurkic delivered elite production in just 41 games, averaging nearly 11 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists — including a jaw-dropping streak of three straight triple-doubles. His versatility, leadership, and ability to run the offense made him indispensable. With his contract expiring, the Jazz made sure he stays, adding depth and stability to their frontcourt without disrupting Kessler’s path to re-signing. This signing isn’t just about filling a spot — it’s about building a reliable, experienced core around their stars. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/af40e3bab924ef56