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Jazz Acquire Jusuf Nurkic as Sexton Heads to Hornets

Utah struck the deal to clear backcourt space for last week’s draft picks

Collin Sexton #2 of the Utah Jazz reacts after a three-point basket against the Atlanta Hawks during the second quarter at State Farm Arena on April 06, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Overview

  • The Jazz are trading guard Collin Sexton and a 2030 second-round pick to the Hornets for center Jusuf Nurkic, with the deal awaiting NBA approval.
  • Utah made the move to clear room in its backcourt after selecting guards Ace Bailey and Walter Clayton Jr. in last week’s draft.
  • Both Sexton and Nurkic are on expiring $19 million contracts, making the swap a cap-friendly exchange for both teams.
  • Sexton averaged a team-high 18.4 points and 4.2 assists last season for Utah and has one year remaining before free agency.
  • Charlotte’s center rotation will lean on Moussa Diabate and rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner after trading away Nurkic.