Overview
- Multiple outlets reported June 29 that Nurkić agreed to a two-year, $22 million contract to return to the Jazz, a move the player confirmed on social media.
- Nurkic averaged a near double-double in 2025–26 with 10.9 points, 10.4 rebounds and 4.8 assists and became the first Jazz player to record three straight triple-doubles.
- His season ended after nose surgery in February and reports say there are no long-term health concerns from that procedure.
- Walker Kessler remains a restricted free agent after a season-ending shoulder labral tear and the Jazz issued a qualifying offer that preserves Utah's right to match outside offers.
- Jazz president Austin Ainge has said the team has no centers under contract, so Nurkić's re-signing gives short-term frontcourt depth while Utah and agents including Klutch Sports continue negotiations over the team's longer-term center plans.