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 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.

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.

At this point, the Lakers can only pray to the basketball gods because all this sounds like it's been happening for a reason. The post Jusuf Nurkic Confirms Mike Budenholzer Relationship Reaching Irreconcilable Point as Suns Star Hints at Potential Trade appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Jusuf Nurkic was incredibly open about how his current standing with Mike Budenholzer has impacted his playing career.