After missing out on nine-straight games for the Suns, Jusuf Nurkic revealed he has not 'relationship' with his coach Mike Budenholzer.

Jusuf Nurkić and Mike Budenholzer aren’t in a good place.

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.

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.

In a recent interview, Suns player Jusuf Nurkic discussed his lack of relationship with coach Mike Budenholzer, revealing significant truths

Before meeting James for the first time this season, with the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers set to clash Thursday, Horford shared the lessons he learned from the superstar, his perspective on James’ remarkable longevity and his thoughts on James’ longtime domination of the Eastern Conference.

Suns center Jusuf Nurkic, who hasn't played since Jan. 7, says he hasn't spoken to coach Mike Budenholzer in two months.

Suns center Jusuf Nurkic said he has no relationship with coach Mike Budenholzer prior to Saturday's game versus the Washington Wizards.