I 'don't have a relationship' with HC Mike Budenholzer

Suns' Jusuf Nurkic says he and Mike Budenholzer didn't speak for two months: 'We don't have a relationship'
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.
Suns’ Jusuf Nurkic reveals he doesn’t ‘have a relationship’ with his coach Mike Budenholzer
After missing out on nine-straight games for the Suns, Jusuf Nurkic revealed he has not 'relationship' with his coach Mike Budenholzer.
Suns' Jusuf Nurkic Makes Shocking Revelation About Relationship with Mike Budenholzer
Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic, after starting 23 games for the club this season and then being moved to the bench, hasn't played since January 7.
Jusuf Nurkic says he and Mike Budenholzer didn't talk for 2 months, addresses Suns future
Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic hasn't played since Jan. 7 at Charlotte but was available for Saurday's game.
Benched Suns center Jusuf Nurkić didn’t talk to coach Mike Budenholzer for 2 months: ‘We don't have a relationship’
Jusuf Nurkić and Mike Budenholzer aren’t in a good place.
Nurkić: 'Life Is Not Fair' amid Suns Trade Rumors; No 'Relationship' with Budenholzer
Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkić lamented that "life is not fair" as he remains in limbo ahead of the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline. "One door close, another
Suns' Jusuf Nurkić: I 'don't have a relationship' with HC Mike Budenholzer
Suns center Jusuf Nurkić said he and head coach Mike Budenholzer "don't have a relationship" in the aftermath of his benching.
Suns center Jusuf Nurkic says of coach Mike Budenholzer, ‘We don’t have a relationship’
Suns center Jusuf Nurkic was unceremoniously benched.
Suns' Jusuf Nurkic claims he has 'no relationship with HC Mike Budenholzer
Jusuf Nurkic said that he has no relationship with Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer over the past two months, but the coach disagrees.
Suns’ Jusuf Nurkic Drops Bombshell on Relationship With Mike Budenholzer
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.
Suns’ Jusuf Nurkic says he has no relationship with coach Budenholzer
Suns center Jusuf Nurkic said he has no relationship with coach Mike Budenholzer prior to Saturday's game versus the Washington Wizards.
Trade Talks Heat Up As Jusuf Nurkic Opens Up About Non-existent Relationship with Coach Budenholzer
Jusuf Nurkic's unexpected benching by Coach Mike Budenholzer has led to trade rumors and public discord within the Phoenix ...
Suns' Mike Budenholzer reflects on Kevin Durant making 15th All-Star Game
Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer continues to be amazed at Kevin Durant, as he's entering his 15th All-Star Game.
Suns trying to package Jusuf Nurkic with a first-round pick for starting-caliber or high-level rotation player
The Suns are also exploring pairing one of the newly acquired first-round picks with Jusuf Nurkic to acquire a ...
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Speculation continues to swirl about a possible trade involving the Suns' Bradley Beal and the Heat's Jimmy Butler ahead of ...
Devin Booker scores 26 and the Suns survive a late scare to beat the Clippers 111-109
Devin Booker scored 26 points, Kevin Durant added 24 and the surging Phoenix Suns survived a late scare for a 111-109 win ...
Bradley Beal comfortable staying with Suns
While the rumor mill has previously linked Bradley Beal to teams such as the Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls in potential blockbuster scenarios with Butler landing in Phoenix, all evidence ...
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Breaking down Suns' options ahead of the NBA trade deadline
The Phoenix Suns (23-21) are facing some decisions ahead of the NBA trade deadline on Feb. 6. Phoenix is in talks to trade ...
Suns Utilize New Starting Lineup vs Clippers
Jones is coming off of one of his best performances of 2025 to the tune of 16 points and 5 assists on Saturday night against his former squad in the Washington Wizards. The starting floor general will ...