NBA Trade Rumors: Jusuf Nurkić Deal Discussed with Hawks amid Suns Tension
Likelihood of Jimmy Butler trade to Suns increases following Phoenix-Utah deal: Source
Former NBA Star Tells Jusuf Nurkić to ‘Sit Back’ on Phoenix Suns, ‘You’re Not That Guy
Of course, the Suns were expected to be one of the top teams in the West this season due to their superstar trio of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. Instead, they have struggled, which has already made them make some moves to upgrade their roster.
Benched Suns center Jusuf Nurkić didn’t talk to coach Mike Budenholzer for 2 months: ‘We don't have a relationship’
Jusuf Nurkić and Mike Budenholzer aren’t in a good place.
Suns' Jusuf Nurkić: I 'don't have a relationship' with HC Mike Budenholzer
Suns center Jusuf Nurkić said he and head coach Mike Budenholzer "don't have a relationship" in the aftermath of his benching.
Four Team Emerge as Possible Landing Spots for Jusuf Nurkic, Suns Remain 'Determined' to Trade Him
The Phoenix Suns are perhaps the hottest team in recent NBA trade rumors. In order to make room for their prized target, Jimmy Butler, the Suns have to convince Bradley Beal to waive his no-trade clause. On top of that, Jusuf Nurkic, who used to be the starting center, has slid down the depth chart and has missed his fair share of games.
Phoenix Suns talked with Atlanta Hawks, other NBA teams about Jusuf Nurkic trade
The Phoenix Suns have four bigs on the roster, including newly acquired 7-footer Nick Richards. Nurkic was moved to the bench earlier this month.