Hawks talked to Suns about Jusuf Nurkic trade
It has been a disappointing season for the Phoenix Suns thus far and they are expected to make some major changes ahead of the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline. Phoenix has been better recently, winning eight of their last 10 games including three consecutive.
The Phoenix Suns have four bigs on the roster, including newly acquired 7-footer Nick Richards. Nurkic was moved to the bench earlier this month.
Jusuf Nurkić and Mike Budenholzer aren’t in a good place.
The Athletic's Sam Vecenie presents a trade that would send Jusuf Nurkic to the Chicago Bulls and forward Patrick Williams to the Phoenix Suns.
Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic hasn't played since Jan. 7 at Charlotte but was available for Saurday's game.
Jusuf Nurkic doesn't think that he will be traded from the Phoenix Suns ahead of the deadline, and he has a reason.
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.
The Phoenix Suns are a team to watch before next week's NBA trade deadline. Obviously, they are angling to get Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat,
The Suns drama between Jusuf Nurkic and Mike Budenholzer had some interesting analysis from DeMarcus Cousins about Nurkic's role.
The Phoenix Suns made a surprising roster move on Tuesday as the competition for the center position continues.
De'Aaron Fox is the new name on the market after sending signals he doesn't want to commit long-term to the Kings. Meanwhile, Jimmy Butler remains suspended as the Heat decide his future.