SALT LAKE CITY — Phoenix Suns starting big Jusuf Nurkic is ruled out of Tuesday's NBA Cup game against the Utah Jazz with left ankle soreness. The 7-footer is averaging 9.9 points and 10.2 rebounds in his second season in Phoenix. "We'll see how he feels ...

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic was ruled out of Tuesday night's game at the Utah Jazz because of left ankle soreness.

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic was ruled out of Tuesday night's game at the Utah Jazz because of left ankle soreness. Nurkic started each of the Suns’ first 10 games, averaging 9.9 points and 10.2 rebounds in 24.

Nurkic is currently averaging 9.9 points and 10.2 rebounds per night. Phoenix is 8-2 on the season entering tonight while the Jazz are just 2-7, including 0-4 at home. ESPN's analytics give the Suns a 69% chance to win the game.

Phoenix Suns Top Performers Devin Booker – 30 points (14 in the 4th quarter), 4 assists, 5 3PM Bradley Beal – 24 points, 4 assists, 4 3PM Utah Jazz Top Performers John Collins – 29 points (Season-high),

Listen: KMVP 98.7. It’s NBA Cup time! Following their second loss of the season, the Suns head out on a four-game road trip that kicks off in Utah. This marks the first of four