JUSUF NURKIC NEWS

Dealing with illness Nurkic won't play Sunday against the Hornets due to an illness.

Impact Nurkic has been benched and taken out of the rotation completely since returning from a three-game suspension, so his absence Sunday shouldn't impact Phoenix's current rotation. Mason Plumlee and Oso Ighodaro will continue to split minutes at center for the foreseeable future.

5 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Booker scores 34, Suns never trail in defeating Jazz 114-106

Devin Booker scored 34 points and the Phoenix Suns never trailed in a 114-106 victory over the Utah Jazz Saturday

1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Suns and their Big 3 are struggling. There aren't many easy solutions to their problems

The Phoenix Suns currently employ one of the best scorers in NBA history, a four-time All-Star, a three-time All-Star, a coach who has won a championship and several veteran, accom...

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Falls out of rotation Nurkic didn't play during Thursday's 123-115 win over the Hawks.

Impact Despite being available for Thursday's contest, Nurkic failed to log any playing time. Since returning from his three-game suspension, the 30-year-old center has been removed from the starting lineup and has now fallen out of the rotation altogether. Mason Plumlee and Oso Ighodaro soaked up all of the center minutes against Atlanta, and it will be worth monitoring to see if this trend continues.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

What we learned: Four Suns score at least 20 in win, Jusuf Nurkic stays on bench Phoenix Suns rebound from loss at lowly Charlotte to top Atlanta Hawks at Footprint Center.

2 DAYS AGO • AZCENTRAL.COM

Rough outing in win Nurkic provided five points (1-2 FG, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds and one assist over 14 minutes during Monday's 109-99 victory over the 76ers.

Impact After returning from suspension and being demoted to the bench, Nurkic didn't do much to make a case to get back in the starting lineup or get more minutes for the Suns. Nurkic took on only two shots against the 76ers, finishing with five points in 14 minutes, and there's no telling what kind of role he'll have on this team moving forward.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bradley Beal addresses Suns trade rumors: 'I hold the cards'

Bradley Beal came off the bench for the first time in nine years on Monday night and scored a team-high 25 points as the Suns snapped a four...

5 DAYS AGO

Bradley Beal comes off the bench to score 25 as Suns top 76ers 109-99 to end 4-game skid

Bradley Beal came off the bench for the first time in nine years and scored 25 points as the Phoenix Suns ended a four-game skid with a 109-99 win over the Philadelphia 76ers

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reports: Suns to use Bradley Beal, Jusuf Nurkic off bench In the midst of seven losses in the past eight games, the Phoenix Suns will remove Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic from the starting lineup be...

6 DAYS AGO • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Not expected to be in starting unit Nurkic is expected to be replaced in Phoenix's starting lineup by Mason Plumlee, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.

Impact At least temporarily, Nurkic's three-game suspension was the final straw in his starting spot, which has been given to Mason Plumlee. Since signing with the Suns, he has not played outside of their starting lineup, which has needed a relatively cheap post option with Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal taking up a lot of cap space. This season, Nurkic is averaging 8.8 points, 9.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists, all downgrades compared to those he logged during his first season with Phoenix.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Suns not actively shopping Jusuf Nurkic trade Gerald Bourguet: According to a source, the Suns are not actively shopping Jusuf Nurkic. Doesn’t mean they wouldn’t trade him, but the trade...

JANUARY 2 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Jackson Jr. scores 38, Bane has 31 as Grizzlies top Suns 117-112

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 38 points to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 117-112 victory over the Phoenix Suns Tuesday night

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Devin Booker back in the Suns' lineup against Grizzlies after missing 5 games with groin strain

Phoenix Suns All-Star Devin Booker returned to the lineup for Tuesday night’s game against Memphis after missing five games with a left groin strain

JANUARY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jonathan Kuminga ties career high with 34 points, Warriors beat Suns 109-105

Jonathan Kuminga had 34 points and made the go-ahead free throw in the Golden State Warriors’ 109-105 win over the Phoenix Suns

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dallas' Naji Marshall gets 4-game suspension, Phoenix's Jusuf Nurkic is banned 3 games for fight The NBA suspended Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall for four games and Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic for three games for their roles...

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

League suspends Naji Marshall, Jusuf Nurkic, P.J. Washington for altercation The Dallas Mavericks’ Naji Marshall has been suspended four games without pay and the Phoenix Suns’ Jusuf Nurkic is suspended three games wi...

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

NBA suspends 3 players for their roles in Mavericks-Suns fight

The NBA has suspended Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall for four games and Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic for three games for their r...

DECEMBER 28, 2024

NBA suspending Jusuf Nurkic, Naji Marshall and PJ Washington for roles in fight Shams Charania: The NBA is suspending Dallas’ Naji Marshall for four games and Phoenix’s Jusuf Nurkic for three games after their fight Frid...

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Dallas' Naji Marshall gets 4-game suspension, Phoenix's Jusuf Nurkic is banned 3 games for fight

The NBA has suspended Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall for four games and Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic for three games for their roles in an on-court fight

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Issued three-game suspension Nurkic will serve a three-game suspension for his role in an on-court altercation during Friday's loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Nurkic got into a physical altercation with Naji Marshall in the third quarter of the contest and struck Marshall on the head before being ejected. Nurkic's suspension will begin Saturday at Golden State, meaning his next chance to play will come Jan. 6 against the 76ers. While he's sidelined, Mason Plumlee and Oso Ighodaro should handle most of the center work.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three Players Ejected As Jusuf Nurkic, Naji Marshall Exchange Blows in Suns-Mavs Fight Jusuf Nurkic and Naji Marshall traded blows during a fight that broke out in the third quarter of the Mavericks vs Suns game.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kyrie Irving scores 20, Mavs win first game after Doncic's injury by beating the Suns 98-89

Kyrie Irving scored 20 points, Daniel Gafford added 16 and the Dallas Mavericks won their first game since star Luka Doncic was injured, beating the Phoenix Suns 98-89

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phoenix's Jusuf Nurkic, Dallas' Naji Marshall trade swings as 3 ejected in altercation

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic and Dallas Mavericks forwards Naji Marshall and P

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ejected from Friday's game Nurkic was ejected in the third quarter of Friday's game against the Mavericks after getting into an altercation with Naji Marshall, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports....

Impact Marshall and Nurkic exchanged words after the Suns' big man was assessed with an offensive foul, and the two had to be separated after throwing a punch at each other. P.J. Washington was also ejected on the same sequence after he got into the argument and pushed Nurkic to the hardwood. The absence of Nurkic will translate into more minutes for the likes of Oso Ighodaro and Mason Plumlee, although Kevin Durant could also slide to the five in an attempt to play with a small-ball lineup.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suns take on the Mavericks on 3-game slide

Phoenix will try to stop its three-game slide when the Phoenix Suns play Dallas

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS