Phoenix Suns coach replies to ex-players on his 'up-front' approach with players
Phoenix Suns coach Mike Budenholzer explained his "hard" coaching style before their 121-113 home loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves Wednesday.

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker West All-Star snub

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker West All-Star snub as NBA head coaches select reserves
Suns' Mike Budenholzer sounds off on Devin Booker All-Star snub
When Devin Booker was left off the NBA All-Star team, Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer explained why he deserves to be there.
Suns' Devin Booker: Leads team in minutes
Booker provided 28 points (11-19 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds and eight assists in 41 minutes during Wednesday's 121-113 loss to the Timberwolves. Booker is averaging a career-high 37.0 minutes per contest this season.
DeMarcus Cousins' eye-opening take on Suns' Jusuf Nurkic-Mike Budenholzer drama
The Suns drama between Jusuf Nurkic and Mike Budenholzer had some interesting analysis from DeMarcus Cousins about Nurkic's role.
Jusuf Nurkic says he and Mike Budenholzer didn't talk for 2 months, addresses Suns future
Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic hasn't played since Jan. 7 at Charlotte but was available for Saurday's game.
Suns' Jusuf Nurkic Makes Shocking Revelation About Relationship with Mike Budenholzer
Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic, after starting 23 games for the club this season and then being moved to the bench, hasn't played since January 7.
Suns' Jusuf Nurkic says he and Mike Budenholzer didn't speak for two months: 'We don't have a relationship'
Veteran center Jusuf Nurkic was benched earlier this season, and in a perfect world, the Suns would love to use his $18.1 million salary to land a difference-maker. In the meantime, though, he is still a member of the Suns and is working through those difficult circumstances.
Suns trade deadline preview: Three non-Jimmy Butler deals that can help Phoenix and won't break the bank
The Phoenix Suns have the most expensive roster in the NBA, and yet, with a little over half the season gone, they sit just two games over .500, good for just ninth in the Western
Suns’ Jusuf Nurkic Drops Bombshell on Relationship With Mike Budenholzer
Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic appeared in and started all but six of the team’s regular season contests during the 2023-24 campaign (plus all four playoff tilts), leading the squad in both games played and started with 76.
Suns center Jusuf Nurkic says of coach Mike Budenholzer, ‘We don’t have a relationship’
Suns center Jusuf Nurkic was unceremoniously benched.
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Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer specifies areas needing improvement
Suns coach Mike Budenholzer provides updates on Bradley Beal, Jusuf Nurkic and what he wants to see improved in the second half.
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Suns’ Jusuf Nurkic says he has no relationship with coach Budenholzer
Suns center Jusuf Nurkic said he has no relationship with coach Mike Budenholzer prior to Saturday's game versus the Washington Wizards.
Jusuf Nurkic and Mike Budenholzer 'Don't Have a Relationship' Amid Suns Trade Drama
The Phoenix Suns have been at the center of NBA trade rumors all season. Sitting at a disappointing 23-21, the star-studded roster simply isn't living up to expectations. The team is expected to try and trade Bradley Beal for a player who fits better next to Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, but lost in the fold is center Jusuf Nurkic.