Portland Trail Blazers big man Jusuf Nurkic is dealing with left calf tightness but has been listed as probable to play against the Philadelphia 76ers tomorrow night.
INJURY REPORT 1/19 @trailblazers vs. PHI:
OUT
Winslow (L Ankle Sprain)
PROBABLE
Nurkic (L Calf Tightness)
Payton II (R Hip Adductor Soreness)— Trail Blazers PR (@TrailBlazersPR) January 19, 2023
The center, who has enjoyed an uptick in play of late, will be needed to combat 7 foot MVP candidate Joel Embiid. Nurkic is currently the only Blazer standing taller than 6’9 on the regular roster, however the franchise’s two two-way players measure taller than 7 foot.
This season, Nurkic is averaging 14.5 points on 39 percent three point shooting, 10 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1 block after signing a four-year, $70 million contact in July.
Gary Payton II is also listed as probable, dealing with right hip adductor soreness while Justise Winslow remains out as he continues to recover from a left ankle sprain.
The Blazers hope to get back on the winners list after a disappointing loss to the Denver Nuggets in Colorado last night.