After missing out on nine-straight games for the Suns, Jusuf Nurkic revealed he has not 'relationship' with his coach Mike Budenholzer.

Suns center Jusuf Nurkic said he has no relationship with coach Mike Budenholzer prior to Saturday's game versus the Washington Wizards.

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic appeared in and started all but six of the team’s regular season contests during the 2023-24 campaign (plus all four playoff tilts), leading the squad in both games played and started with 76.

Ahead of their first game at home following a five-game road trip, the Suns (22-21) only listed Bradley Beal (left ankle sprain) on the injury report as probable against his former team. Beal missed three of the last four games with the injury.

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.

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkić lamented that "life is not fair" as he remains in limbo ahead of the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline. "One door close, another

Phoenix Suns' starting center Nick Richards had 20 points and a career-high 19 rebounds in their 119-109 win over the Washington Wizards on Saturday.

Suns coach Mike Budenholzer provides updates on Bradley Beal, Jusuf Nurkic and what he wants to see improved in the second half.

The Suns did indeed manage to move to 23-21 on the season after a 119-109 victory over the Washington Wizards - but Phoenix head coach Mike Budenholzer was dealt a bad hand within the first two ...

The Phoenix Suns (23-21) began their three-game homestand on a 119-109 win over the Washington Wizards (6-38) on Saturday.

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. For a handful of upper-crust squads, it’s about trying to find the last piece of the championship puzzle.