Nurkic said he and Suns coach Mike Budenholzer didn’t talk for two months. This is consistent with him saying Budenholzer didn’t inform him about a decision not to play him Jan. 9 against Atlanta.

Despite having played one season and being part of the ongoing 2024-25 NBA season, his relationship with head coach Mike Budenholzer has not been good. Ahead of Saturday’s matchup against the ...

Suns center Jusuf Nurkic was unceremoniously benched. He has not played in nine straight Suns games, all by coach Mike Budenholzer’s decision. Prior to that, Budenholzer had moved Nurkic to a reserve ...

PHOENIX — Throughout the 2024-25 Phoenix Suns season, head coach Mike Budenholzer continues to be amazed by Kevin Durant. Although the latter has won his fair share of championships, MVPs ...

Jusuf Nurkic, the Phoenix Suns center, expressed frustration with his current role under head coach Mike Budenholzer, revealing that the two “don’t have a relationship” amid his benching.