Jusuf Nurkic, Phoenix Suns and Mike Budenholzer

DeMarcus Cousins' eye-opening take on Suns' Jusuf Nurkic-Mike Budenholzer drama
The Suns drama between Jusuf Nurkic and Mike Budenholzer had some interesting analysis from DeMarcus Cousins about Nurkic's role.
Suns' Jusuf Nurkic Makes Shocking Revelation About Relationship with Mike Budenholzer
Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic, after starting 23 games for the club this season and then being moved to the bench, hasn't played since January 7.
Jusuf Nurkic says he and Mike Budenholzer didn't talk for 2 months, addresses Suns future
Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic hasn't played since Jan. 7 at Charlotte but was available for Saurday's game.
Suns' Jusuf Nurkic says he and Mike Budenholzer didn't speak for two months: 'We don't have a relationship'
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.
Suns' Jusuf Nurkic says he, Budenholzer 'don't have relationship'
Suns center Jusuf Nurkic, who hasn't played since Jan. 7, says he hasn't spoken to coach Mike Budenholzer in two months.
Suns center Jusuf Nurkic says of coach Mike Budenholzer, ‘We don’t have a relationship’
Suns center Jusuf Nurkic was unceremoniously benched.
Suns’ Jusuf Nurkic reveals he doesn’t ‘have a relationship’ with his coach Mike Budenholzer
After missing out on nine-straight games for the Suns, Jusuf Nurkic revealed he has not 'relationship' with his coach Mike Budenholzer.
What we learned: Budenholzer addresses Nurkic 'relationship' comments, Suns top Wizards
Indiana. They’ve gone 9-9 since but won six of their last eight games in building momentum going into the NBA All-Star break next month. Kevin Durant scored a team-high 29 points, Bradley Beal delivered 20 off the bench and Nick Richards posted another impressive double-double of 20 points and a career-high 19 rebounds.
Suns’ Jusuf Nurkic Drops Bombshell on Relationship With Mike Budenholzer
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.
Suns playing better basketball with former starter Jusuf Nurkic buried deep on the bench
Things are looking up for the Phoenix Suns on the basketball court these days. The same can’t be said for Jusuf Nurkic.
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. The Phoenix Suns center, who lost his starting job earlier this month alongside Bradley Beal, revealed that he went two months without speaking with his head coach.
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Report: Suns expected to trade Nurkic, won’t field calls on Booker or Durant
The Phoenix Suns are expected to use one of their first-round picks to entice a team to take recently maligned center Jusuf ...
Suns' Mike Budenholzer sounds off on Devin Booker All-Star snub
When Devin Booker was left off the NBA All-Star team, Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer explained why he deserves to be there.
Phoenix Suns coach replies to ex-players on his 'up-front' approach with players
Phoenix Suns coach Mike Budenholzer explained his "hard" coaching style before their 121-113 home loss to the Minnesota ...
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The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie’s trade idea: Jusuf Nurkic to Chicago
The Athletic's Sam Vecenie presents a trade that would send Jusuf Nurkic to the Chicago Bulls and forward Patrick Williams to ...