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Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic recently made headlines for engaging in a trash-talk battle with Philadelphia 76ers point man Ben Simmons, but according to his teammate Damian Lillard, this is hardly the first time The Bosnian Beast has resorted to some slick talk. “He always just talks some s**t,” Lillard said with a grin, […]

Ben Simmons poked the Bosnian Bear. The Philadelphia 76ers star, then, is lucky to have come away from his encounter with Portland Trail Blazers big man Jusuf Nurkic with scars inflicted solely from social media. In the third quarter of his team’s matinee against the Blazers on Saturday, Simmons — after missing a free throw […]

Portland Trail Blazers big man Jusuf Nurkic got into it with Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Ben Simmons on Saturday during Portland’s 130-115 win in Philly, and the 7-footer didn’t stop there, as he called out Simmons in the postgame locker room when he met with reporters. Nurkic says he’s a way better shooter than Simmons and that […]

Portland Trail Blazers big man Jusuf Nurkic is known for running his mouth a bit on the court, and on Saturday afternoon, Nurkic was letting the Philadelphia 76ers have it as his Blazers were thumping them. Sixers star Ben Simmons grew tired of Nurkic’s trash talking during the game, and in between free throws, he […]

Jusuf Nurkic, even in his slimmed-down state, is still a hulk of a man. The Portland Trail Blazers center is listed at seven-feet, 275 pounds, and looks every bit the part of those measurements. He doesn’t always play like it, however, sometimes opting for finesse over power with the ball in his hands, a tendency […]

Could the Portland Trail Blazers be preparing to make a move ahead of the NBA trade deadline on Thursday? Blazers big man Jusuf Nurkic posted a tweet that has everyone wondering the answer to that question: pic.twitter.com/ARVspjAUft — Jusuf Nurkić 🇧🇦 (@bosnianbeast27) February 7, 2019 Now, of course, Nurkic could merely be reacting to some […]

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic fired back at Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Russell Westbrook following their game Tuesday night. During a postgame interview, Westbrook was seen in a video calling Nurkic a “clown.” The Thunder superstar was asked about his thoughts on fighting screens set by Nurkic. The former NBA Most Valuable Player said […]

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic hasn’t been one to back down against anybody in the NBA — and Anthony Davis is no exception. In fact, it could be time to incorporate Nurkic into the All-Star conversation. Jusuf Nurkic rose up for the big rejection! 🚫#RipCity pic.twitter.com/kPuMUmF415 — NBA TV (@NBATV) January 19, 2019 The […]

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic placed himself in some rare company with his performance in Wednesday night’s 129-112 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Nurkic logged 28 minutes against the Cavs, racking up 10 points on 3-of-6 shooting from the field (4-of-4 from the free-throw line), 10 assists, 10 rebounds and five blocks. According to […]

Sacramento Kings guard Iman Shumpert was stopped by security from entering the Portland Trail Blazers’ locker room and going after Jusuf Nurkic after the Kings’ 115-107 victory on Monday night. Shumpert was apparently not happy over a hard screen that Nurkic set in the second half: “Some stuff needed to be between me and him, […]

Sacramento Kings guard Iman Shumpert was stopped from going into the Portland Trail Blazers’ locker room by arena security after the Kings’ 115-107 win on Monday night. Shumpert was allegedly angry at Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic, who set a rock-hard screen in the first half. Nurkic was in the right position, but slightly shuffled his feet in Shumpert’s direction, nailing Shumpert […]

Sacramento Kings guard Iman Shumpert wanted to meet Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic after their showdown on Monday night at the Golden 1 Center. According to Peter Socotch of NBC Sports Northwest, Shumpert was seen outside Portland’s locker room after the game. The 28-year-old guard was reportedly looking to have a “conversation” with Nurkic. […]

There were some fireworks on Monday night when the Sacramento Kings and Portland Trail Blazers faced off at Golden 1 Center. When Kings guard Iman Shumpert tried to run through a screen set by Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic, the latter clipped the former with his shoulder. Intentional or not, Shumpert took exception to the hard […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was encouraged by the strides his former teammate, now-Portland Trail Blazers big man Jusuf Nurkic has made in the past two seasons since getting traded. Despite the initial dream of a twin-tower tandem, Jookic and Nurkic just couldn’t coexist in the same frontcourt, forcing Nurkic out eventually after a reported […]

Jusuf Nurkic made history on Tuesday night with a stat line no one has ever recorded before. The Portland Trail Blazers center finished with 24 points, 23 rebounds, seven assists, five blocks, and five steals. Nurkic led the Trail Blazers to a thrilling 113-108 win over the Sacramento Kings at the Golden 1 Center. It […]

Jusuf Nurkic of the Portland Trail Blazers notched a big 5-by-5 stat line against the Sacramento Kings. The 24-year-old center tallied 24 points, 23 rebounds, seven assists, five steals, and five blocks. He was 5-of-10 from the field and 14-of-16 from the free throw line. Best of all, they got the 108-113 victory in overtime against […]

The Denver Nuggets were avidly looking for answers at the start of the 2016-17 season, hoping to pair two skilled big men in Nikola Jokic and Jusuf Nurkic, kickstarting a twin tower experiment in the frontcourt. While coach Mike Malone ultimately decided to make Jokic his starter at center, relegating Nurkic to the bench, it […]

The Portland Trail Blazers were handed their third consecutive loss by the visiting Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night. Following the tightly contested Western Conference matchup, Blazers big man Jusuf Nurkic apparently told Clippers head coach Doc Rivers that the only reason his team emerged victorious was because Lady Luck was smiling at them on […]

With Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Jimmy Butler out due to rest, guard Josh Okogie is getting the opportunity to play minutes against the Portland Trail Blazers. As such, Okogie becomes the latest player to put Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic on a poster with this thunderous dunk. JOSH OKOGIE TAKES FLIGHT! 🛩️💥😱#AllEyesNorth 21#RipCity 19 📺: NBALP pic.twitter.com/mzYB1y4aNm […]

Jusuf Nurkic knows as well as anyone that the Western Conference is as deep as it’s ever been. The Portland Trail Blazers were swept in the first round of the playoffs last year after securing the three seed. That’s bad news for Portland fans because the West is even better this year. The Bosnian big […]

Jusuf Nurkic is entering his second full season with the Portland Trail Blazers and the imposing 7-footer’s excitement is approaching a fever pitch. After Portland traded for the big man in 2017, he went from languishing on Denver’s bench, struggling to garner top minutes, to becoming an integral part of the Blazers’ team dynamic. “Nurk […]

The shortcomings of the Portland Trailblazers in recent years have been largely pinned on the backcourt pairing of Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum. However, center Jusuf Nurkic thinks trying to split them up would be the worst thing Portland can do. Both Lillard and McCollum have taken plenty of flak for their lackluster postseason performances. […]

Jusuf Nurkic is coming from what he calls his “greatest summer ever” in terms of work. The Portland Trail Blazers center has been between playing with the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team and doing some training on his own, having had no more than 10 days off during an arduous summer. Nurk has added a […]

Being an NBA player comes with fame and a multitude of perks. Fans recognize the stars and usually give them preferential treatment for their on-court feats.  Unfortunately, Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard did not get this reaction when he chose to dine at a restaurant in Portland and wasn’t even seated, leading to a […]

No team overachieved more than last year’s Portland Trail Blazers. Yet, for all the circles Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum run around opponents, no team seems more stagnant. Handicapped by poor roster construction and salary cap rigidity, Portland has reached its ceiling. Now, they’re entrusting Jusuf Nurkic with a sledgehammer to crash through it. This […]

Earlier, it was reported that the Phoenix Suns have been kicking the tires on a potential trade that would land them a star point guard. Among the players the Suns are reportedly eyeing in such a deal is Portland Trail Blazers court general Damian Lillard. It’s a bit of a chin-scratching news that must have […]

Evan Turner of the Portland Trail Blazers greeted his teammate Jusuf Nurkic for his 24th birthday. But the guard believes that the big man is lying about his age. Turner greeted Nurkic via Twitter and Instagram. He sent him some warm regards but gave him a little ribbing in the process: Happy birthday to the […]

Twitter is great because it gives fans the chance to get increased access to their favorite players. Additionally, it gives haters a chance to troll. But Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic had no time for such on Monday. Portland’s big man took offense to the Vegas projections for Western Conference over/under win totals next […]

One of the best big men in this summer’s free agency is off the board. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Jusuf Nurkic has agreed to stay with the Portland Trail Blazers for four more years via a $48 million deal. Deal includes partial guarantee in 4th year, source says. https://t.co/p5tUmxnhGD — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) […]

After acquiring Luka Doncic, the Dallas Mavericks have their backcourt of the future set. That makes finding a center their top priority heading into free agency. Dirk Nowitzki spent a career-high 97 percent of his minutes at the 5 last season, according to Basketball Reference, but that isn’t a viable long-term solution. Nerlens Noel meshed […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have extended a qualifying offer to center Jusuf Nurkic, making him a restricted free agent heading into this offseason, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Nurkic posted 14.3 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game, consistent with the 20-game sample he gave this team in 2016-17 after being traded by the […]

The NBA free agency is right around the corner and when it comes, Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic is expected to be among the intriguing pieces in the player market. For ESPN’s Zach Lowe, however, he would rather bet on the likelihood of Nurkic remaining a Blazer for at least one more season (h/t […]

The Portland Trail Blazers don’t have too many options to look at in free agency, but one of the things they’re expected to do is sign center Jusuf Nurkic to a long-term deal. Nurkic, the Bosnian center who just wrapped up his fourth NBA season, finished his first full season with the Blazers averaging 14.3 […]

The All-NBA teams were finally announced and to no surprise, it featured the usual names such as Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James and Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden. However, perhaps the biggest darkhorse to make the first team was Portland Trailblazers point guard Damian Lillard. Needless to say, fans throughout the league have taken […]

One of the more surprising matchups of the first round in the 2018 NBA Playoffs is between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Portland Trail Blazers. The Pelicans finished the second half of their season without center DeMarcus Cousins, while the Blazers hit their stride going on a tear winning 13 in a row at […]

Free agency has always been a big deal for players. To sign with a team that doesn’t exactly fit one’s capabilities and talents could mean the end of a career. Especially for Portland Trail Blazers’ young center Jusuf Nurkić, who’s slowly on the rise to become one of the top centers in the league. He recently […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are strongly making their mark as one of the top playoff contenders in the NBA. It’s easy to point out C.J. McCollum and Damian Lillard being solely responsible for the Blazers’ success. Yet McCollum mentioned one other player who’s been critical in their run. As reported by Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype, […]

It was not that long ago when Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic found himself on the receiving end of one of the most brutal-looking dunks of LeBron James’ career. Well, it looks like the basketball gods are not yet ready to take Nurkic out of the misery hole they put him in. During Tuesday […]

Even with the current season still in full swing, many teams are already looking forward to the summer, which will mark the start of one of the biggest free agencies to date. A number of superstars are slated to be up for grabs, as well as young guns who are starting to make a name for […]