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 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.
Jusuf Nurkic doesn't think that he will be traded from the Phoenix Suns ahead of the deadline, and he has a reason.
Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic hasn't played since Jan. 7 at Charlotte but was available for Saurday's game.
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.
DeMarcus Cousins has criticized Jusuf Nurkic for publicly expressing frustrations with Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer. Nurkic’s role has been reduce
As we wind down to the NBA Trade Deadline on Thursday, February 6, many teams are looking for upgrades to their roster. Some want to trade away their best players as they tank, while others just need to shake things up.
The Phoenix Suns returning 3-2 after a five-game road trip are expected to be at full strength Saturday against the Washington Wizards as Jusuf Nurkić (reconditioning) and Bradley Beal (probable, left ankle sprain) return to the lineup.
Multiple teams have made bets of some size that Phoenix will be terrible between 2026 and 2031. And those bets may pay off.
Dan Favale of Bleacher Report gave every single team a letter grade at the official halfway point of the season - and the Suns were given an undeniably poor mark. More from Favale as to why the Suns received an F+ 43 games into the season: