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.

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

Nurkic said he and Suns coach Mike Budenholzer didn’t talk for two ... inform him about a decision not to play him Jan. 9 against Atlanta. Nurkic also didn’t see action in the next home ...

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Also Read: Who is the oldest NBA player?(All-time and active) 29. Toronto Raptors (Last Week: 29) Over the first couple of months, the Toronto Raptors were a solid group on the offensive side of the ball. However, that was then and now Toronto’s offense has slipped into mediocrity even with talented scorer Immanuel Quickley back from a long stay on the injured list.

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.

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Jusuf Nurkic was a starting NBA center for nine seasons and in a matter of weeks, his world has been tipped upside down.Suns coach Mike Budenholzer moved Nurkic to the bench and now he hasn't play

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