The Phoenix Suns may have to keep Jusuf Nurkić around this season due to his large contract according to a recent report.
There is absolutely no love lost between Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green and Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkić. The ongoing saga dates back to December 2023, when Green hit Nurkić in the head, earning him a flagrant 2 and ejection, and eventually a lengthy suspension by the NBA.
If Nick Richards doesn't help the Suns right the ship this season, they soon may be facing existential questions about the core of their roster.
Despite holding a lead entering the fourth quarter during Sunday night's contest, the Charlotte Hornets were unable to maintain their momentum against the Phoen
Phoenix was looking to include center Jusuf Nurkic in the trade talks for Richards and coveted Hornets swingman Cody Martin, league sources told HoopsHype.Source: HoopsHype What’s the buzz
The Phoenix Suns reportedly tried to include their veteran center in the trade package used to acquire Nick Richards, but they were unable to do so due to a concerning reason.
The Phoenix Suns are spiraling early in the season, and big man Jusuf Nurkic could be on the move as a result.
Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer expects veteran center Jusuf Nurkić to answer the call in the event he's inserted back into the team's lineup.
According to Bovada, the Washington Wizards have the best odds (+300) of landing Nurkić in a trade. They are followed by the Miami Heat (+400), Houston Rockets (+400) and Detroit Pistons (+400).
Things can’t quite seem to get better for Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkić. In the midst of losing a his starting spot and subsequently his spot in the entire rotation, his old friend, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green,
Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer recently gave an update on when the team's new acquisition will make his debut.
According to veteran NBA reporter Chris Haynes, Phoenix is benching starters Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkić after losing seven of their past eight games, a stretch that has lowered their record to 15-18. Rookie wing Ryan Dunn and veteran big man Mason Plumlee will replace the pair in the starting lineup.