I 'don't have a relationship' with HC Mike Budenholzer

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.
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 ...
Suns' Jusuf Nurkić: I 'don't have a relationship' with HC Mike Budenholzer
Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkić was benched earlier this month and hasn't appeared in a game since Jan. 7. Furthermore, Nurkić revealed a somber truth about his relationship with head coach ...
Report: Suns benched C Jusuf Nurkic, coach 'don't have a relationship'
Jusuf Nurkic apparently has gone from starting center to persona non grata with the Phoenix Suns. Nurkic hasn't played since a Jan. 7 loss to the Charlotte Hornets when he scored eight points and pulled down three rebounds in 19 minutes.
Jusuf Nurkic Claims He And Mike Budenholzer 'Don't Have A Relationship'
Jusuf Nurkic was incredibly open about how his current standing with Mike Budenholzer has impacted his playing career.
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Suns Reportedly May Be Stuck With Jusuf Nurkić Due to Contract
Due to this, they have been trying to trade away Jusuf Nurkić, but a recent report suggests that may not end up happening. According to Forbes’ Evan Sidery, the Suns are expected to have a ...
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Suns coach reveals Jusuf Nurkić is handling benching like ‘a pro’
For a second straight game, Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkić was benched and did not play against the Utah Jazz, sparking rumors that a trade is inevitable at this point. In the past three games ...
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NBA News: Bradley Beal, Nurkić Reportedly Will Be Removed from Suns' Starting Lineup
According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, the Suns are removing shooting guard Bradley Beal and center Jusuf Nurkić from the starting five beginning with Monday's game against the Philadelphia ...
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Suns Looking to Trade Jusuf Nurkić, Which Teams Are Possible Landing Spots?
Because of this, they are reportedly trying to trade away Jusuf Nurkić to try and upgrade their center spot. Nurkić was moved to the bench earlier in the week and then did not even step on the ...
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Could the Charlotte Hornets make a move for Jusuf Nurkić?
According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Suns may look to trade center Jusuf Nurkić before the deadline. Stein suggests a potential deal with the Hornets involving Nurkić and draft picks in ...
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Suns reportedly benching Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkić amid brutal slide
The Phoenix Suns are facing reality. According to veteran NBA reporter Chris Haynes, Phoenix is benching starters Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkić after losing seven of their past eight games ...
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Suns bench Bradley Beal, Jusuf Nurkić amid Jimmy Butler trade interest
Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer is planning to move Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkić to the bench starting ... according to a report from Chris Haynes on Sunday evening.
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Suns injury update: Ryan Dunn out with ankle sprain, Bradley Beal back in starting lineup?
Suns coach Mike Budenholzer moved Jusuf Nurkic and Beal to the bench ... who acquired him in the summer of 2023 in a trade that sent Chris Paul to the Wizards. Beal is likely to get the starting ...