The Suns have acquired Nick Richards ahead of the NBA trade deadline, leading to rumors about Jusuf Nurkic's future.

Amid Miami Heat Jimmy Butler trade rumors and drastic changes, Phoneix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic is prepared to face anything head-on. Despite the Suns’ Nurkic being involved in a potential Butler trade and losing his spot in head coach Mike Budenholzer’s starting lineup, the veteran center remains positive.

The Miami Heat are nearing the end of their six-game West Coast road trip, with two but two matchups left in Los Angeles. Of course, looming over their journey is the inevitable decision regarding the reinstatement of Jimmy Butler from suspension.

Things can’t quite seem to get better for Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkić. In the midst of losing a his starting spot and subsequently his spot in the entire rotation, his old friend, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green,

"The Suns have three tradeable second-round picks (in addition to a 2031 first-rounder) to try to convince a team like Charlotte to take on Nurkić's contract for a package headlined by in-demand Hornets big man Nick Richards ... but how many of those three picks would it cost them?"

According to Bovada, the Washington Wizards have the best odds (+300) of landing Nurkić in a trade. They are followed by the Miami Heat (+400), Houston Rockets (+400) and Detroit Pistons (+400).

Jusuf Nurkić did not play in the Phoenix Suns' victory over the Atlanta Hawks Thursday night. What does it mean for his future in Phoenix?

According to veteran NBA reporter Chris Haynes, Phoenix is benching starters Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkić after losing seven of their past eight games, a stretch that has lowered their record to 15-18. Rookie wing Ryan Dunn and veteran big man Mason Plumlee will replace the pair in the starting lineup.

Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer is planning to move Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkić to the bench ... the Suns' interest in a trade for Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. Butler is currently ...

According to veteran NBA reporter Chris Haynes, Phoenix is benching starters Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkić after ... especially around Beal. Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, currently suspended ...