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 | Kevin O`Connor: Jusuf Nurkic doesn`t fit into Blazers` long-term plans20-05-2024 |
The Ringer columnist Kevin O`Connor opined that Portland should part ways with center Jusuf Nurkic, who signed a new long-term contract with the club in the summer.
Nurkic has done well for this team, but he doesn`t fit into the Blazers` long-term plans if they`re serious about winning anything meaningful with Lillard.
Nurkic`s path in Portland is similar to C. J. McCollum`s. CJ was a big part of the team for a long time, but ultimately both sides needed to move on to grow. The difference is that Portland had a capable replacement for McCollum in Simons, who is averaging 21. 6 points this season. Eubanks won the competition against Nurkic, but he won`t be able to cover the center position for long. The Blazers need someone better to part ways with Nurkic, ” O’Connor wrote.
Kevin O`Connor: Jusuf Nurkic doesn`t fit into Blazers` long-term plans