It has been a disappointing season for the Phoenix Suns thus far and they are expected to make some major changes ahead of the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline. Phoenix has been better recently, winning eight of their last 10 games including three consecutive.
The Phoenix Suns are "exploring" packaging Jusuf Nurkić and a first-round pick in a trade at next week's deadline, according to HoopsHype's Michael
The Suns drama between Jusuf Nurkic and Mike Budenholzer had some interesting analysis from DeMarcus Cousins about Nurkic's role.
Suns center Jusuf Nurkic, who has been one of the league's most reliable big men over the past seven seasons, has hit a wall in Phoenix. Nurkic revealed that he and Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer did not talk for two months and do not have a relationship, per azcentral's Duane Rankin.
Before the Suns game on Monday, Devin Booker had a full-circle moment with USA Basketball team director, Grant Hill.
Devin Booker and his Starting Five initiative unveiled a newly renovated basketball court at Palomino Park on Tuesday.
The Suns average 14.0 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.3 more made shots on average than the 12.7 per game the Timberwolves allow. The Timberwolves are shooting 46.0% from the field, 0.2% lower than the 46.2% the Suns' opponents have shot this season.
Devin Booker scored 26 points, Kevin Durant added 24 and the surging Phoenix Suns survived a late scare for a 111-109 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night
The struggling Nurkic has gone from the starting center to a benchwarmer in the space of about a month. Coach Mike Budenholzer doesn’t seem like he’s going to reverse that decision any time soon — especially with the Suns winning eight of their last 11 games and the emergence of newcomer Nick Richards .
It didn’t Sunday afternoon, when Durant shook off an ugly first half to close out the Detroit Pistons on the road — scoring 30 of his game-high 36 points in the final 24 minutes, with seven rebounds, five assists, three blocks and two steals.
A new report suggests the Phoenix Suns may not use the first-round picks they just acquired in a rumored Jimmy Butler trade.
The Phoenix Suns have struggled this season, but they could retool their roster by swapping Bradley Beal for the Chicago Bulls' available duo.