Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer addressed the loss to the Atlanta Hawks Tuesday night by discussing their size issues.

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.

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic addressed the ongoing trade rumors on Saturday, breaking his silence and speaking candidly about his strained relationship with head coach Mike Budenholzer.

Unhappy with his status with the Phoenix Suns, center Jusuf Nurkic said he hasn't spoken with head coach Mike Budenholzer in two months, going so far as to say the two "don't have a relationship." Nurkic,

(AP Photo/Mike Stewart) Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer speaks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder walkls on ...

After winning three consecutive contests, the Phoenix Suns saw their recent hot streak come to an end as they lost to the Atlanta Hawks Tuesday ... head coach Mike Budenholzer played just one ...

Bradley Beal may move back into the starting lineup, and the Hawks will begin Week 14 without Jalen Johnson and Trae Young.

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.

Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes ran in two touchdowns and threw for another as the Chiefs beat the Buffalo Bills 32-29 in the AFC Championship game on Sunday to advance to a Super Bowl match-up against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Suns center Jusuf Nurkic said he has no relationship with coach Mike Budenholzer prior to Saturday's game versus the Washington Wizards.

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic hasn't played since Jan. 7 at Charlotte but was available for Saurday's game.