When Devin Booker was left off the NBA All-Star team, Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer explained why he deserves to be there.

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 center Jusuf Nurkić said he and head coach Mike Budenholzer "don't have a relationship" in the aftermath of his benching.

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

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

I wouldn’t put it in those kind of drastic terms.” Suns coach Mike Budenholzer when asked what “broke the camel’s back” with Jusuf Nurkic getting

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.

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

Phoenix Suns coach Mike Budenholzer explained his "hard" coaching style before their 121-113 home loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves Wednesday.

Atlanta guard Trae Young doesn't view not getting picked for the All-Star Game as getting snubbed. He has a new word.

Following a 121-113 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves where the Phoenix Suns collapsed in the second half, Suns coach Mike Budenholzer reacted to the result.