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Suns' Jusuf Nurkic Drops Bombshell on Relationship With Mike Budenholzer

  • Jusuf Nurkic has lost his starting position with the Phoenix Suns after being a starting center for nine seasons.
  • Nurkic has been the focus of trade talks as the Suns attempt to move him, according to sources from The Arizona Republic.
  • Nurkic stated he and Suns coach Mike Budenholzer did not communicate for two months, leading to confusion about his playing time.
  • Budenholzer mentioned that players must 'take advantage of your opportunities' to earn minutes in practice.
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Suns' Jusuf Nurkic Drops Bombshell on Relationship With Mike Budenholzer

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. That was under head coach Frank Vogel.Now under first-year leader Mike Budenholzer, Nurkic has found himself in the new head coach’s doghouse.The “Bosnian Beast” started each of the Suns’ first 10 games this season, 16 out …

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Jusuf Nurkic Doesn't Expect Trade From Suns Despite No Relationship With Mike Budenholzer

Jusuf Nurkic Doesnt Expect Trade From Suns Despite No Relationship With Mike Budenholzer - RealGM Wiretap

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Key Suns star has no relationship with Mike Budenholzer, his spot on the team is not safe

One veteran of the Phoenix Suns admitted that he doesn’t have a relationship with his head coach, and it could spell the end for him. The Phoenix Suns have struggled massively this season. The big three of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal have failed to deliver. The Suns currently sit eighth in the Western Conference, with a record of 23-21. Despite making big changes, things haven’t worked for them. One of the big changes they made …

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Suns’ Jusuf Nurkic reveals he doesn’t ‘have a relationship’ with his coach Mike Budenholzer

Jusuf Nurkic is not happy at all with his current status inside the Suns squad, as he’s been relegated to the bench for most of this 2024-25 campaign. However, the situation doesn’t stop there, according to the European big man, he hasn’t spoken to his head coach Mike Budenholzer in two months now. The 30-year-old […] The post Suns’ Jusuf Nurkic reveals he doesn’t ‘have a relationship’ with his coach Mike Budenholzer appeared first on Basketball…

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Outcast Suns Star Confirms Shocking Locker Room Truth About Mike Budenholzer as Bradley Beal Crisis Deepens

Who knew the Phoenix Suns would undergo so much drama when the 2024-25 season began? Well, this is the NBA we’re talking about. And as you know drama is synonymous with it. But to suddenly bench two of your players? What was Mike Budenholzer thinking? Surely, Bradley Beal made a comeback in the lineup, only to lead the second unit for the Suns. But, he’s playing his usual minutes, scoring the way did, and performing for the team. Sadly, for Jusu…

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AZCentral broke the news in Phoenix, United States on Sunday, January 26, 2025.
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