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.
Though the strength of schedule over this span hasn’t necessarily been impressive, Phoenix has been better recently, winning nine of its last 13 games. So, as the team continues its pursuit of Jimmy Butler, the Suns (24-22) are moving their way up the standings.
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Phoenix Suns talked with Atlanta Hawks, other NBA teams about Jusuf Nurkic trade
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Suns may have found a suitor for Nurkic? Phoenix has long been attached to Jimmy Butler as the trade deadline looms, and while that plan isn't dead yet, it's significantly more di
Hawks Among Teams Willing To Discuss Suns Trade
The Phoenix Suns are trading their unprotected first-round pick in 2031 to the Utah Jazz in exchange for first-round picks in 2025, 2027 and 2029, per
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Westbrook's breakout play fuels Nuggets surgeRussell Westbrook's blossoming role with the Denver Nuggets this season recently caught the attention of a franchise great. What they're saying: "Russ is hooping right now," former Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony said during an episode of his podcast. He credits Westbrook's play to support from the team and head coach Mike Malone.
The Suns have positioned themselves as a top contender to land Heat star Jimmy Butler as the NBA trade deadline approaches on Feb. 6.
The NBA head coaches have to pick two guards, three frontcourt players and two "wild card" players at any position for the reserves. The West All-Stars have five frontcourt reserves in Davis, Jackson Jr., Sengun, Wembanyama and Jalen Williams.
The Suns drama between Jusuf Nurkic and Mike Budenholzer had some interesting analysis from DeMarcus Cousins about Nurkic's role.
The Jimmy Butler saga that has taken place with the Miami Heat over the last few months has been nothing short of interesting. From Butler's agent, Bernie Lee,
The Phoenix Suns lost in a fashion on Monday to the Cleveland Cavaliers that indicated no progress had been made over a recent stretch of wins.
One NBA executive joked about Suns owner Mat Ishbia having a new rule made for him with the Kevin Durant trade possibly backfiring.
The Phoenix Suns want Jimmy Butler, but it's a pipe dream. These teams should be thought of more as destinations for the disgruntled Miami Heat All-Star.
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