What happened: Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkić sustained a partial plantar plate tear of the second toe on his right foot during the team's preseason game against Denver on Oct. 4. He will be re-evaluated in four weeks.

Why it matters: The timeline ensures Nurkić will miss the remainder of the preseason and the beginning of the 2026-27 regular season. Nurkić re-signed with Utah this offseason to anchor the frontcourt. Utah will rely on Mo Bamba for center depth.

What to watch: A medical update is expected following his scheduled re-evaluation in early November.