Jusuf Nurkic of the Phoenix Suns will not play against the Utah Jazz due to left ankle soreness. He had been a starter for the Suns, averaging nearly a double-double in the early season.

In the last game against Sacramento, Nurkic played only 15 minutes and exited without scoring. Additionally, Kevin Durant is sidelined with a calf strain, leading to Ryan Dunn and Mason Plumlee stepping into starting roles.