Suns center Jusuf Nurkic was unceremoniously benched. He has not played in nine straight Suns games, all by coach Mike Budenholzer's decision. Prior to that, Budenholzer had moved Nurkic to a ...

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic has gone from being an established NBA starting center for essentially nine seasons to losing his starting job and not playing, all in a matter of days.

Veteran center Jusuf Nurkic was benched earlier this season, and in a perfect world, the Suns would love to use his $18.1 million salary to land a difference-maker. In the meantime, though ...

DeMarcus Cousins has criticized Jusuf Nurkic for publicly expressing frustrations with Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer. Nurkic’s role has been reduced after roster changes. The situation has ...

Jusuf Nurkic apparently has gone from starting center to persona non grata with the Phoenix Suns in the NBA. Nurkic hasn’t played since a Jan. 7 loss to the Charlotte Hornets when he scored ...

Suns center Jusuf Nurkic casted his doubts about his future in Phoenix prior to Saturday’s game versus the Washington Wizards, he told azcentral’s Duane Rankin. Before Saturday’s game ...

Jusuf Nurkic has been in trade rumors for the past few weeks, but he also hasn't seen the court in a while. Nurkic was benched after being the starting center for the team, and though that could ...

Jusuf Nurkic talked more about his diminished role with the Suns before Saturday’s game, telling reporters that he and coach Mike Budenholzer went two months without speaking to each other, writes ...

Jusuf Nurkic's unexpected benching by Coach Mike Budenholzer has led to trade rumors and public discord within the Phoenix Suns. Nurkic stresses professionalism, while Budenholzer cites ...

Nurkic has been the focus of trade talks as sources have informed The Arizona Republic the Suns have been trying to move him. Nurkic believes he’ll still be with the team after the Feb. 6 ...