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Jazz Center Jusuf Nurkić to be re-evaluated in four weeks after foot injury

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Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkić will be re-evaluated in four weeks following a foot injury sustained during a preseason game. The injury involves a partial plantar plate tear of the second toe of his right foot.

Key takeaways

  • Jusuf Nurkić sustained a partial plantar plate tear of the second toe on his right foot.
  • The injury occurred during the Jazz's first preseason game against Denver on Oct. 4.
  • Nurkić is scheduled to be re-evaluated in four weeks.
  • Last season, Nurkić averaged 10.9 points and 10.4 rebounds over 41 games.

Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkić is set to be re-evaluated in four weeks following a foot injury. The injury occurred during the team's first preseason game against Denver on Oct. 4.

According to a medical update from the team, Nurkić sustained a partial plantar plate tear of the second toe of his right foot. The injury was sustained during the preseason matchup against Denver on Oct. 4. An update regarding his status will be provided when he is re-evaluated in four weeks.

During the previous season, Nurkić appeared in 41 games for the Jazz, averaging 10.9 points and 10.4 rebounds per game.

The team's recent roster movements include receiving cash considerations in a three-player deal with the Timberwolves to acquire Josh Green. Additionally, guard Keyonte George recently signed a five-year, $157.5 million rookie contract extension with Utah.

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