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.

Jusuf Nurkic opens up about his strained relationship with coach Mike Budenholzer, reveals he hasn't spoken to him in two months

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

Jordan Poole had nine of his 17 points in the third for Washington. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. After Suns coach Mike Budenholzer called timeout to stop that surge,

Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer explains his reasoning behind starting Mason Plumlee over a benched Jusuf Nurkic

Kevin Durant scored 29 points, Nick Richards added 20 points along with a career-high 19 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns held off the Washington Wizards 119-109 on Saturday night.

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 head coach Mike Budenholzer opted to change the starting lineup earlier this week - removing Mason Plumlee from the unit after previously starting the longtime vet for the preceding two weeks. The newly formed starting five certainly gives Phoenix a boost athletically and on the defensive side of the ball - here is that group:

The Phoenix Suns (22-21) begin their three-game homestand against the lowly Washington Wizards (6-37) on Saturday.

But the Suns are only looking toward the bright side as they return home after their five-game road trip in which they went 3-2. The road swing ended on a 24-point win at Brooklyn, the Suns' second-largest margin of victory behind their 127-100 home rout of the Los Angeles Lakers on Nov. 26.

Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer elaborated about how his return to Atlanta is always special, every time he makes it.