The Suns drama between Jusuf Nurkic and Mike Budenholzer had some interesting analysis from DeMarcus Cousins about Nurkic's role.

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.

At this point, the Lakers can only pray to the basketball gods because all this sounds like it's been happening for a reason. The post Jusuf Nurkic Confirms Mike Budenholzer Relationship Reaching Irreconcilable Point as Suns Star Hints at Potential Trade appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Jusuf Nurkic said that he has no relationship with Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer over the past two months, but the coach disagrees.

I wouldn’t put it in those kind of drastic terms.” Suns coach Mike Budenholzer when asked what “broke the camel’s back” with Jusuf Nurkic getting

Suns coach Mike Budenholzer provides updates on Bradley Beal, Jusuf Nurkic and what he wants to see improved in the second half.