Former Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer reportedly criticized Jusuf Nurkić's teamwork and screening before Nurkić was traded to the Charlotte Hornets in February. NBA insider Chris ...

When Jusuf Nurkic was acquired by the Charlotte Hornets ... Nurkic told the Arizona Republic that he and then Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer "don't have a relationship." The lack of trust ...

That includes hiring Mike Budenholzer as "the wrong coach ... benched three of his starters during the season, including Jusuf Nurkic, Bradley Beal and Tyus Jones. Gillespie replaced Jones ...

Jusuf Nurkic told The Republic in January that ... Budenholzer on multiple occasions this season. Phoenix Suns fire Mike Budenholzer after 1 season, losing record From walk-on to scholarship ...

Mike Budenholzer went 36-46 in his lone season ... minutes one night before being benched the next. Veteran center Jusuf Nurkic had an awful start to the season — and complained about a lack ...

Mike Budenholzer continues to catch strays ... His displeasure with certain players, most notably Jusuf Nurkic, was well documented. That was a microcosm of the season, and only supports players ...

Jusuf Nurkic told The Republic in January that ... Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer speaks with forward Kevin Durant (35) as they play the Denver Nuggets at Footprint Center in Phoenix ...