It has been a turbulent past few weeks for Jusuf Nurkić who has seen his playing time plummet, and another new experience this season happened to him against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday.

For a second straight game, Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkić was benched and did not play against the Utah Jazz, sparking rumors that a trade is inevitable at this point.

Despite holding a lead entering the fourth quarter during Sunday night's contest, the Charlotte Hornets were unable to maintain their momentum against the Phoen

According to Bovada, the Washington Wizards have the best odds (+300) of landing Nurkić in a trade. They are followed by the Miami Heat (+400), Houston Rockets (+400) and Detroit Pistons (+400).

After trading for Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal to pair with Devin Booker, the Phoenix Suns were expected to be one of the better teams in the Western Conference if not downright title favorites. Since getting bounced in the first round of the playoffs last season, they currently stand at a pitiful 17-19 on the season.

The Phoenix Suns picked up a much-needed victory on Thursday night against the Atlanta Hawks ... Phoenix moved both Beal and Jusuf Nurkić to the bench earlier in the week, but while Beal has ...

Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer expects veteran center Jusuf Nurkić to answer the call in the event he's inserted back into the team's lineup.

Grayson Allen (left knee soreness) is probable after being ruled out at halftime with the injury during Sunday's 120-113 win over the Charlotte Hornets. Allen recorded 13 points on 4-of-7 shooting and two steals in 13 minutes off the bench in the first half.

The beef between Draymond Green and Jusuf Nurkić likely will run its course until the end of time. Or at least until they both stop doing things that get them into trouble with the NBA.

Since changing the lineup, moving Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkić to the bench ... minutes in the Jan. 7 Charlotte loss, Nurkić did not play against Atlanta and Utah. Before Sunday’s game ...

Phoenix was looking to include center Jusuf Nurkic in the trade talks for Richards and coveted Hornets swingman Cody Martin, league sources told HoopsHype.Source: HoopsHype What’s the buzz

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic was a healthy scratch from Thursday's win against the Atlanta Hawks at Footprint Center.