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 Phoenix Suns returning 3-2 after a five-game road trip are expected to be at full strength Saturday against the Washington Wizards as Jusuf Nurkić (reconditioning) and Bradley Beal (probable, left ankle sprain) return to the lineup.

The Phoenix Suns provided an injury update about their duo ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Washington Wizards.

If Nick Richards doesn't help the Suns right the ship this season, they soon may be facing existential questions about the core of their roster.

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal will not waive his no-trade clause to go to the Chicago Bulls, a source familiar with the three-time All-Star’s thinking told The Athletic. The Bulls had been mentioned as one team the Suns could use to facilitate a hypothetical trade for Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler.

Things are looking up for the Phoenix Suns on the basketball court these days. The same can't be said for Jusuf Nurkic.

Jusuf Nurkic has been a full-time starter since 2016. A 7-footer from Bosnia and Herzegovina with solid big-man skills and a soft touch inside, Nurk had been touted to be one of the Phoenix Suns' foundational pieces moving forward after they acquired him via trade in September 2023.

Jusuf Nurkic was incredibly open about how his current standing with Mike Budenholzer has impacted his playing career.

The Phoenix Suns haven't asked shooting guard Bradley Beal "about any potential trade" amid ongoing trade buzz surrounding Miami Heat forward Jimmy

The Phoenix Suns have struggled this season, but they could retool their roster by swapping Bradley Beal for the Chicago Bulls' available duo.

Phoenix currently sits 10th in the Western Conference standings with a 21-21 record. This is not what they expected after starting the season 8-1 and having one of the NBA’s highest payrolls, mainly due to their superstar trio of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal.