It's no surprise to recent NBA retirees DeMarcus Cousins and Lou Williams that Phoenix Suns coach Mike Budenholzer abruptly removed Jusuf Nurkic from the starting lineup and rotation in January.

Nurkic said he and Suns coach Mike Budenholzer ... I have nothing against Nick. Any way I can help, but I’m glad they found someone who they want to play.” Budenholzer has talked about ...

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 ...

Furthermore, Nurkić revealed a somber truth about his relationship with head coach Mike Budenholzer ... Phoenix acquired big man Nick Richards from the Charlotte Hornets earlier this month.

In an interview with Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic, Nurkic revealed that he and Suns coach Mike Budenholzer went through ... The Suns are currently starting Nick Richards, recently acquired ...

Unhappy with his status with the Phoenix Suns, center Jusuf Nurkic said he hasn't spoken with coach Mike ... Budenholzer has used three other centers in his rotation, including Plumlee and Nick ...

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.