NBA Trade Rumors: Suns 'Exploring' Using 1st-Round Pick to Move Jusuf Nurkić
The Phoenix Suns are "exploring" packaging Jusuf Nurkić and a first-round pick in a trade at next week's deadline, according to HoopsHype's Michael
2x All-NBA player calls out Phoenix Suns star over benching
Suns center Jusuf Nurkic, who has been one of the league's most reliable big men over the past seven seasons, has hit a wall in Phoenix. Nurkic revealed that he and Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer did not talk for two months and do not have a relationship, per azcentral's Duane Rankin.

I 'don't have a relationship' with HC Mike Budenholzer

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Suns' Jusuf Nurkić: I 'don't have a relationship' with HC Mike Budenholzer
Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkić was benched earlier this month and hasn't appeared in a game since Jan. 7. Furthermore, Nurkić revealed a somber truth about his relationship with head coach ...
Tensions rise in Phoenix: Nurkic's struggle as Richards thrives in starting role
NBA Trade Deadline live updates: Latest on De'Aaron Fox, Jimmy Butler and more
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal will not waive his no-trade clause to go to the Chicago Bulls, a source familiar with the three-time All-Star’s thinking told The Athletic. The Bulls had been mentioned as one team the Suns could use to facilitate a hypothetical trade for Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler.
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Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: The Great Eight 20 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894
A once seemingly unbreakable NHL record could fall as early as the 2024-25 season thanks to the goal-scoring prowess of Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin. The Great Eight is within striking ...
Former NBA Star Tells Jusuf Nurkić to ‘Sit Back’ on Phoenix Suns, ‘You’re Not That Guy
Of course, the Suns were expected to be one of the top teams in the West this season due to their superstar trio of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. Instead, they have struggled, which has already made them make some moves to upgrade their roster.
Suns play the Timberwolves on 3-game win streak
The Suns average 14.0 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.3 more made shots on average than the 12.7 per game the Timberwolves allow. The Timberwolves are shooting 46.0% from the field, 0.2% lower than the 46.2% the Suns' opponents have shot this season.
Devin Booker scores 26 and the Suns survive a late scare to beat the Clippers 111-109
Devin Booker scored 26 points, Kevin Durant added 24 and the surging Phoenix Suns survived a late scare for a 111-109 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night
Suns playing better basketball with former starter Jusuf Nurkic buried deep on the bench
The struggling Nurkic has gone from the starting center to a benchwarmer in the space of about a month. Coach Mike Budenholzer doesn’t seem like he’s going to reverse that decision any time soon — especially with the Suns winning eight of their last 11 games and the emergence of newcomer Nick Richards .
Analyst: Suns Have Been Failure at Halfway Mark
Dan Favale of Bleacher Report gave every single team a letter grade at the official halfway point of the season - and the Suns were given an undeniably poor mark. More from Favale as to why the Suns received an F+ 43 games into the season:
NBA trade deadline 2025: The 5 most fascinating teams to watch
The 2025 NBA trade deadline is just over a week away, and just about every team in the league is looking to play some kind of angle.
Suns' Kevin Durant boosts HOF resume after surpassing Tim Duncan on all-time list
Kevin Durant went up the NBA's all-time list in field goals made during the Suns' game against the Clippers, surpassing Tim Duncan.