The Suns are still without Jusuf Nurkic, who has yet to join the team on this five-game road trip because he’s been out with the flu. He'll miss a third straight game on Thursday.

Jusuf Nurkic has a few surprise trade suitors amid his demotion from the Suns starting lineup, at least according to the betting world.

Phoenix was looking to include center Jusuf Nurkic in the trade talks for Richards and coveted Hornets swingman Cody Martin, league sources told HoopsHype.Source: HoopsHype What’s the buzz

The Phoenix Suns may have made a trade for him late Wednesday evening before the team clashes against the Washington Wizards, but newly-acquired center Nick Richards’ debut for his new team will have to wait for another day.

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 ...

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).

The Phoenix Suns may have to keep Jusuf Nurkić around this season due to his large contract according to a recent report.

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.