The Utah Jazz have released their injury report ahead of their game against the Brooklyn Nets. This matchup marks the beginning of a two-game road trip for Utah in New York. The Jazz face significant uncertainty regarding their center rotation, particularly with Jusuf Nurkic’s condition being a key focal point.
Utah Jazz Injury Report
Currently, the injury report for the Jazz is concerning ahead of the game:
- Questionable: Jusuf Nurkic (right rib contusion)
- Out: Elijah Harkless (two-way, G League)
- Out: Walker Kessler (left shoulder injury recovery)
- Out: Kevin Love (rest)
- Out: Georges Niang (left foot stress reaction)
- Out: John Tonje (two-way, G League)
Jusuf Nurkic, the starting center for the Jazz, is experiencing a right rib contusion. He may miss his first game of the 2025-26 season based on his recovery status leading up to the matchup. Nurkic has participated in all 20 games this season, averaging 8.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game, while shooting 45.9% from the field.
Key Players Missing
In addition to Nurkic, veteran center Kevin Love will not play due to rest, as part of the team’s strategy for back-to-back games. His return is expected in the following game against the New York Knicks.
With Nurkic and Love unavailable, the opportunity arises for Oscar Tshiebwe, a two-way player, to see significant playing time. Tshiebwe has not been included in the injury report and is poised to make his season debut against the Nets. Last season, he played 14 games for the Jazz, averaging 7.6 points and 8.7 rebounds.
Upcoming Game Details
The Jazz are also managing the ongoing absence of Georges Niang, who has not played this season due to a foot injury sustained during training camp. The game against the Brooklyn Nets is set for 5:30 p.m. MT at Barclays Center and represents an opportunity for the Jazz to secure their second consecutive win after defeating the Houston Rockets in their previous outing.
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