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, he is still a member of the Suns and is working through those difficult circumstances.

Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes ran in two touchdowns and threw for another as the Chiefs beat the Buffalo Bills 32-29 in the AFC Championship game on Sunday to advance to a Super Bowl match-up against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Jusuf Nurkic said that he has no relationship with Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer over the past two months, but the coach disagrees.

Suns center Jusuf Nurkic, who hasn't played since Jan. 7, said he hasn't spoken to head coach Mike Budenholzer in two months.

Jusuf Nurkic expressed skepticism that the Suns can trade him before the deadline, and he talked about a lack of communication from coach Mike Budenholzer.

Jusuf Nurkic doesn't think that he will be traded from the Phoenix Suns ahead of the deadline, and he has a reason.

Things are looking up for the Phoenix Suns on the basketball court these days. The same can’t be said for Jusuf Nurkic.

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic appeared in and started all but six of the team’s regular season contests during the 2023-24 campaign (plus all four playoff tilts), leading the squad in both games played and started with 76.

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.