The Phoenix Suns have clawed their way to eighth place in the competitive Western Conference with a 23-21 record. The Suns have tinkered with their lineup along the way, with head coach Mike Budenholzer moving center Jusuf Nurkic to the bench in favor of Mason Plumlee on Jan. 6.
Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer opted to change the starting lineup earlier this week - removing Mason Plumlee from the unit after previously starting the longtime vet for the preceding two weeks. The newly formed starting five certainly gives Phoenix a boost athletically and on the defensive side of the ball - here is that group:
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker says Nick Richards has been doing "great" since the trade with Charlotte on Jan. 15.
Phoenix Suns list guard Bradley Beal as available for Saturday’s game against the Washington Wizards after missing Wednesday’s game due to a left ankle sprain. Center Jusuf Nurkic was not listed on Saturday’s injury report. Nurkic last played on Jan. 7 against the Charlotte Hornets, scoring eight points and grabbing three rebounds.
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal and big Jusuf Nurkic practiced Friday heading into Saturday’s rematch against the Washington Wizards at Footprint Center to begin a three-game homestand.
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (4) is fouled going up for a shot by Phoenix Suns center Mason ...
After missing out on nine-straight games for the Suns, Jusuf Nurkic revealed he has not 'relationship' with his coach Mike Budenholzer.
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.
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' starting center Nick Richards had 20 points and a career-high 19 rebounds in their 119-109 win over the Washington Wizards on Saturday.
Jusuf Nurkić and Mike Budenholzer aren’t in a good place.