Nurkic's silence is deafening

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The Portland Trail Blazers have been quiet about Jusuf Nurkic's injury and recovery this season. Jason Quick says he does not participate in pre-game exercises and avoids all interviews. At this point, we can only assume he's mentally not ready to get back to action after his setback. 

ALSO-- CJ McCollum has stepped his play up and the defense still sucks. Check out the full interview below!