Jusuf Nurkić Listed as Game-Time Decision with Foot Injury

Jusuf Nurkić was designated as a game-time decision on Nov. 3, 2026, due to a foot injury. The current status snapshot recorded at 12:02 ET on Nov. 3 confirms that designation remains unchanged. With the Utah Jazz preparing to play the New Orleans Pelicans on Nov. 4, 2026, the center's availability remains uncertain.

Individual Production Profile

In a 10-game sample spanning Jan. 12, 2026, to Feb. 11, 2026, Jusuf Nurkić logged 27.8 minutes per game for Utah. During that window, he averaged 12.4 points and 12.2 rebounds per contest, alongside 6.1 assists, 1.0 steal, and 1.0 block per game.

Nurkić recorded a 0.557 true shooting percentage and a 19.7 percent usage rate, while averaging 2.4 turnovers per game. His overall on-court impact yielded an average plus-minus of -7.1 across those 10 outings.

Metric	10-Game Average
Minutes	27.8
Points	12.4
Rebounds	12.2
Assists	6.1
Usage Pct.	19.7%
True Shooting	0.557
Plus/Minus	-7.1

Team Impact Analysis

Our analytical interpretation examines how Nurkić's uncertain status connects to Utah's recent team metrics. Across a 10-game window from April 7, 2026, to Nov. 2, 2026, the Jazz produced a 2-8 record. Utah registered an average offensive rating of 108.1 and an average defensive rating of 116.4 over those games.

During that span, Utah scored 114.0 points per game while allowing 122.0 points per game. The team posted a 51.4 percent effective field goal percentage, a 32.7 percent three-point shooting mark, and averaged 16.5 turnovers per game.

In this statistical analysis, Nurkić's baseline averages of 12.2 rebounds and 6.1 assists represent central components of Utah's box score. With the Jazz permitting 122.0 points per game and maintaining a 116.4 defensive rating, potential changes to their center rotation directly impact a roster already yielding an 8.0-point scoring deficit per game.

Market Valuation for Nov. 4

The Jazz head on the road to face the New Orleans Pelicans on Nov. 4, 2026, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 ET. The market lists New Orleans as a -245 moneyline favorite, while Utah holds a moneyline price of 198.

From a data perspective, sample limitations require explicit mention. Nurkić's 10-game personal sample covers Jan. 12 to Feb. 11, 2026, whereas the team's 10-game form spans April 7 to Nov. 2, 2026. Evaluating player impact across separated timeframes introduces variance, meaning these metrics serve as historical reference points rather than exact predictive indicators.