Nurkic operated as the Suns' starting center in the 2023-24 campaign, his first year with the franchise, and he should hold that same role in 2024-25 for a Phoenix team that will look to contend in the Western Conference. Nurkic might not deliver flashy numbers on a nightly basis, and that's to be expected given he shares the court with the Suns' Big Three of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. Still, he's one of the most reliable big men in an area with only a few dominant centers in The Association. The 2023-24 campaign marked Nurkic's eighth consecutive season averaging double-digit points, and the fourth time over the last six years in which he also grabbed double-digit rebounds per contest. That consistency, coupled with the fact that he's made over 50 percent of his shots from the field in four straight campaigns, gives him a strong floor in most fantasy formats. Nurkic might be a solid target in mid-to-late rounds in most formats, though it wouldn't be surprising if he's one of the first centers off the board due to his two-way value. He's not going to operate as one of the Suns' primary scoring weapons, at least not in the way he was during his Portland years, but he should produce enough to remain a solid pickup regardless of your league's format.
