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

Suns center Jusuf Nurkic, who has been one of the league's most reliable big men over the past seven seasons, has hit a wall in Phoenix. Nurkic revealed that he and Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer did not talk for two months and do not have a relationship, per azcentral's Duane Rankin.

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 head coach Mike Budenholzer continues to be amazed at Kevin Durant, as he's entering his 15th All-Star Game.

Suns center Jusuf Nurkic was unceremoniously benched.

The Phoenix Suns have had conversations with rival teams, including the Atlanta Hawks, about a trade involving veteran center Jusuf Nurkić, according to

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

Anthony Edwards scored 33 points, Julius Randle added 28 and the Minnesota Timberwolves won their fourth straight game by beating the Phoenix Suns 121-113 on Wednesday night.

It's due to the All-Star reserves being announced on TNT's "Inside the NBA" ahead of the doubleheader on tap tonight. Suns four-time All-Star selection and franchise cornerstone Devin Booker is looking to make the games for a fifth time while also joining teammate Kevin Durant - who was selected as a starter last week.

"Obviously I’m a player so I’m trying to play but it’s not up to me,” Dunn said.