Trail Blazers' Nurkic sidelined for at least six weeks after surgery

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic will be re-evaluated in six weeks after undergoing wrist surgery.

Nurkic suffered a wrist fracture in Portland's 111-87 NBA defeat to the Indiana Pacers last week.

Trail Blazers president of basketball operations Neil Olshey announced on Tuesday that Nurkic had surgery to repair the fracture in his right wrist.

Nurkic will wear a splint for four weeks as he faces at least six weeks on the sidelines.

Jusuf Nurkić underwent wrist surgery today and will be re-evaluated in six weeks. : https://t.co/nyEwilHbuZ

— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) January 19, 2021

The 26-year-old Bosnian is averaging 9.8 points, 7.7 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game for the Trail Blazers (8-6) this season.