Jusuf Nurkic is a Bosnian professional basketball player who plays as the starting center for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA. At the age of 14, Nurkic started playing basketball as he was first mentored by Bosnian sports agent Enes Trnovčević, who recognized his potential and provided him with opportunities to develop his skills in Slovenia. Nurkic's talent quickly caught the eye of professional basketball club’s scouts that led to his signing with Cedevita Zagreb in 2012.
Nurkic showed immense potential from 2012 to 2014 as he was selected by the Chicago Bulls with the 16th overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft. However, he was soon traded to the Denver Nuggets on draft night, setting the stage for his NBA debut.
During his tenure with the Nuggets from 2014 to 2017, Nurkic mostly played as a backup center behind then emerging star Nikola Jokic. Despite limited playing time, Nurkic's fundamental skills and offensive skill set hinted at his potential to become a great starting center in the league.
Soon, Nurkic was hoping for a greater opportunity and increase in game time from the Nuggets, but was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers. It was in Portland where Nurkic truly flourished, starting 79 games in the 2017/18 season, averaging an impressive 26.4 minutes per game. He averaged 14.3 points and 9.0 rebounds per game in the 2017-18 NBA season, solidifying his status as a key player for the Trail Blazers.
In a surprising turn of events in 2023, Nurkic found himself involved in a blockbuster “Damian Lillard trade” that sent him to the Phoenix Suns. Despite the change in scenery, Nurkic remains a terrific starting center who uses his big body to grab rebounds and pose a threat inside the paint.
Jusuf Nurkic Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | SigningBonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2022-23 | $15,625,000 | - | $15,625,000 | - | $15,625,000 |
| 2023-24 | $16,875,000 | - | $16,875,000 | - | $16,875,000 |
| 2024-25 | $18,125,000 | - | $18,125,000 | - | $18,125,000 |
| 2025-26 | $19,375,000 | - | $19,375,000 | - | $19,375,000 |
How much is Jusuf Nurkic getting paid?
Jusuf Nurkic is set to earn $16,875,000 for the 2023/24 NBA season.
According to Sportrac, Nurkic agreed to a four-year contract with his previous team — the Portland Trail Blazers in July 2022 worth $70,000,000 guaranteed.
Nurkic was traded to the Phoenix Suns in September 2023 contract and now, his contract terms will be fulfilled by the Suns. Nurkic's contract worth $70,000,000 with an annual average salary of $17,500,000 will run through the 2025/26 NBA season.
How much does Jusuf Nurkic make in a minute?
Jusuf Nurkic’ salary for the 2023/24 season is $16,875,000. Now one year is known to have 525,600 minutes. If his total salary is divided by the number of minutes available in a year, then Nurkic makes around $32.11 in a minute.
Jusuf Nurkic Career Earnings
After the conclusion of the 2023/24 NBA season, Nurkic would have earned just over $91 million from his NBA contracts till date. By the end of his current contract in 2026, Nurkic would have earned $129 million.
What are the terms of Jusuf Nurkic’ contract?
Jusuf Nurkic’s current $70 million contract is fully guaranteed.
Jusuf Nurkic Contract History
These are all the contracts that Jusuf Nurkic has signed in his career till now.
July 6, 2022
Jusuf Nurkic signed a four-year $70 million contract with the Portland Trail Blazers.
July 7, 2018
Jusuf Nurkic agreed to a four-year $48 million contract with the Portland Trail Blazers.
July 23, 2014
Nurkic inked a two-year $3.2 million rookie-scale contract with the Denver Nuggets
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FAQs on Jusuf Nurkic Contract
A. Jusuf Nurkic is on a four-year $70,000,000 contract with the Phoenix Suns. Nurkic will be an unrestricted free agent in the 2026 NBA offseason.
A. Jusuf Nurkic’s salary for the 2023/24 season is $16,875,000.
A. Jusuf Nurkic did not play college basketball in the USA. He played professional basketball in Europe before coming to the NBA.
A. Jusuf Nurkic plays as a center.
A. Jusuf Nurkic is 29 years old as of April 2024. He was born on August 23, 1994.
