The Suns drama between Jusuf Nurkic and Mike Budenholzer had some interesting analysis from DeMarcus Cousins about Nurkic's role.

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.

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic hasn't played since Jan. 7 at Charlotte but was available for Saurday's game.

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.

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 coach Mike Budenholzer provides updates on Bradley Beal, Jusuf Nurkic and what he wants to see improved in the second half.

I wouldn’t put it in those kind of drastic terms.” Suns coach Mike Budenholzer when asked what “broke the camel’s back” with Jusuf Nurkic getting

Suns center Jusuf Nurkić said he and head coach Mike Budenholzer "don't have a relationship" in the aftermath of his benching.

At this point, the Lakers can only pray to the basketball gods because all this sounds like it's been happening for a reason. The post Jusuf Nurkic Confirms Mike Budenholzer Relationship Reaching Irreconcilable Point as Suns Star Hints at Potential Trade appeared first on EssentiallySports.