The Phoenix Suns have clawed their way to eighth place in the competitive Western Conference with a 23-21 record. The Suns have tinkered with their lineup along the way, with head coach Mike Budenholzer moving center Jusuf Nurkic to the bench in favor of Mason Plumlee on Jan. 6.

Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer opted to change the starting lineup earlier this week - removing Mason Plumlee from the unit after previously starting the longtime vet for the preceding two weeks. The newly formed starting five certainly gives Phoenix a boost athletically and on the defensive side of the ball - here is that group:

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker says Nick Richards has been doing "great" since the trade with Charlotte on Jan. 15.

The Phoenix Suns’ center rotation was in a dire state less than 24 hours ago. Jusuf Nurkic had been removed entirely from their rotation, while Mason Plumlee’s on-court flaws began to show ...

Phoenix Suns list guard Bradley Beal as available for Saturday’s game against the Washington Wizards after missing Wednesday’s game due to a left ankle sprain. Center Jusuf Nurkic was not listed on Saturday’s injury report. Nurkic last played on Jan. 7 against the Charlotte Hornets, scoring eight points and grabbing three rebounds.

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal and big Jusuf Nurkic practiced Friday heading into Saturday’s rematch against the Washington Wizards at Footprint Center to begin a three-game homestand. Beal is listed as probable for Saturday's game against his former team after missing Wednesday’s win over Brooklyn with a left ankle sprain to end a five-game road trip.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (4) is fouled going up for a shot by Phoenix Suns center Mason ...

Plumlee posted six points (3-3 FG), 10 rebounds and four assists in 17 minutes during Thursday's 130-123 win over the Wizards. Plumlee came down with 10 boards in just 17 minutes Thursday, tallying double-digit rebounds for the fourth time in his last six games.

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.

Suns coach Mike Budenholzer provides updates on Bradley Beal, Jusuf Nurkic and what he wants to see improved in the second half.

Centre Jusuf Nurkic, who has started 23 games this season, was moved to the bench on January 7, and has not featured for Phoenix since, with Budenholzer opting to rotate the likes of Mason Plumlee and