Nurkic has been the focus of trade talks as sources have informed The Arizona Republic the Suns have been trying to move him. Nurkic believes he’ll still be with the team after the Feb. 6 trade deadline, but he won’t be surprised if the Suns trade him. “Yeah, for sure,” he said when asked if he believes he’ll be with the Suns after the trade deadline. “Because we are the Phoenix Suns and new (collective bargaining agreement) and all the rules, it’s not easy to get traded when you’re over the second tax apron. Even that, I can’t control.”
Source: Arizona Republic
Source: Arizona Republic
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Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns list Bradley Beal (left ankle sprain) as probable for tomorrow’s game against the Wizards. Jusuf Nurkic no longer listed on the injury report. Jalen Bridges (two-way) and TyTy Washington (two-way) remain out – 7:33 PM
Suns list Bradley Beal (left ankle sprain) as probable for tomorrow’s game against the Wizards. Jusuf Nurkic no longer listed on the injury report. Jalen Bridges (two-way) and TyTy Washington (two-way) remain out – 7:33 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Jusuf Nurkic available, but will he play with Nick Richards now starting for Phoenix Suns (w/videos) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 7:20 PM
Jusuf Nurkic available, but will he play with Nick Richards now starting for Phoenix Suns (w/videos) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 7:20 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bradley Beal (ankle) practiced Friday. Suns hopeful he’s available Saturday vs. Wizards.
Jusuf Nurkic practiced, good for Saturday.
Mike Budenholzer sticking to “earning minutes” as far as playing time for 4 bigs. On how Nurkic could earn minutes be it in practice: “You get pic.x.com/7Em4IsadJy – 4:19 PM
Bradley Beal (ankle) practiced Friday. Suns hopeful he’s available Saturday vs. Wizards.
Jusuf Nurkic practiced, good for Saturday.
Mike Budenholzer sticking to “earning minutes” as far as playing time for 4 bigs. On how Nurkic could earn minutes be it in practice: “You get pic.x.com/7Em4IsadJy – 4:19 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Mike Budenholzer said Bradley Beal did practice today and the Suns are hopeful he’ll play tomorrow. As for Jusuf Nurkic, he practiced today too, but in terms of playing time, “all those guys just gotta earn their minutes.” pic.x.com/FTLhJzZPQz – 3:53 PM
Mike Budenholzer said Bradley Beal did practice today and the Suns are hopeful he’ll play tomorrow. As for Jusuf Nurkic, he practiced today too, but in terms of playing time, “all those guys just gotta earn their minutes.” pic.x.com/FTLhJzZPQz – 3:53 PM
More on this storyline
Gerald Bourguet: Mike Budenholzer on Jusuf Nurkic saying they don’t have a relationship: “He hasn’t played, I’m sure he’s frustrated, so I respect that.” Have they talked? “Conversations have been had. There’s been communication….you gotta earn your minutes, and that’s been communicated” pic.x.com/53jmo0uRKl -via Twitter @GeraldBourguet / January 26, 2025
Nurkic said he’s prepared for a trade if it happens. Nurkic is in the third year of a four-year, $70-million deal he signed with the Portland Trail Blazers. “It was what it is,” Nurkic continued. “Life is not fair.” -via Arizona Republic / January 26, 2025
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. Nurkic also didn’t see action in the next home game Jan. 11 versus Utah. “We don’t have a relationship,” Nurkic said. “So, it’s fine. For me, just be a pro and do the best I can. Work and stay ready for whatever might be, but there is no chaos or bringing that to this team. They already have plenty of it. Trying to be as professional as I can and work my ass off for something else.” Budenholzer addressed Nurkic’s ‘relationship’ comments after the game. -via Arizona Republic / January 26, 2025