Some folks want to throw him under the bus every time the Suns trip over their own feet. And sure, he’s a factor. Bu

The Phoenix Suns are open to trading Jusuf Nurkic but aren’t actively shopping him yet, eyeing offseason opportunities for better value.

Phoenix shot just 39.8 percent from the field and was out-rebounded 39-46. In the paint, the Suns were outscored 50-24. Nurkic, who has been starting at center ahead of Mason Plumlee and rookie Oso Ighodaro, managed just four points, four rebounds and four assists while collecting four fouls.

The Phoenix Suns are active on the trade market looking to move starting center Jusuf Nurkic. What could they get in return for Nurkic?

The Phoenix Suns have been actively looking to trade starting center Jusuf Nurkic, league sources informed The Arizona Republic. The Suns (14-14) are seeking a big in return, the sources said. The

Phoenix center Jusuf Nurkic and Dallas wing Naji Marshall forward/guard came to blows and were ejected during the Mavericks’ 98-89 win at Footprint Center. Things came to a head early in the third quarter when Nurkic was called for an offensive foul,