Suns Weigh Trade Options for Jusuf Nurkic Ahead of Deadline

Jusuf Nurkic's time with the Phoenix Suns appears to be coming to an end as he has not played since January 7, and his relationship with head coach Mike Budenholzer has deteriorated. The Suns are reportedly exploring trade options, including a potential deal sending Nurkic to the Chicago Bulls for Patrick Williams, which would allow the Suns to shed Nurkic's contract while acquiring a promising forward. Additionally, there are rumors linking Nurkic to the San Antonio Spurs, potentially alongside a first-round pick to facilitate a more advantageous trade. Despite the acquisition of Nick Richards, the Suns are still in the market for upgrades, notably aiming for stars like Jimmy Butler. Nurkic's performance has notably declined, making him a challenging trade asset, especially given the Suns' negative on-court metrics with him. Observers suggest that the Suns' recent trades and draft pick maneuvers signal a desire to reshape their roster ahead of the February 6 trade deadline.