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.

Not only is Phoenix knee-deep in negotiations to secure disgruntled Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler, but they have been openly shopping center Jusuf Nurkic for weeks. Now, with the deadline one ...

Jusuf Nurkic, the Phoenix Suns center, expressed frustration with his current role under head coach Mike Budenholzer, revealing that the two “don’t have a relationship” amid his benching.

The same can't be said for Jusuf Nurkic. 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 ...

Unhappy with his status with the Phoenix Suns, center Jusuf Nurkic said he hasn't spoken with coach Mike Budenholzer in two months, going so far as to say the two "don't have a relationship." ...

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal and big Jusuf Nurkic practiced Friday heading into Saturday’s rematch against the Washington Wizards at Footprint Center to begin a three-game homestand.

119-109 win vs. Wizards. 2. Nick Richards impact. 3. Oso Ighodaro future 4? 4. Candid Jusuf Nurkic. 5. Next few games. 6. Bradley Beal/Jimmy Butler. Mike Budenholzer on Jusuf Nurkic saying they ...

before it's too late. Former starting center Jusuf Nurkic has slowly but surely been phased out of Phoenix's lineup, having not played since Jan. 7 and not logging more than 20 minutes in a game ...

It's no surprise to recent NBA retirees DeMarcus Cousins and Lou Williams that Phoenix Suns coach Mike Budenholzer abruptly removed Jusuf Nurkic from the starting lineup and rotation in January.

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 ...