Devin Booker scored 26 points, Kevin Durant added 24 and the surging Phoenix Suns survived a late scare for a 111-109 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night.

The Suns drama between Jusuf Nurkic and Mike Budenholzer had some interesting analysis from DeMarcus Cousins about Nurkic's role.

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 said that he has no relationship with Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer over the past two months, but the coach disagrees.

Make sure you guys answer your phone in 4 years [for Team USA at the 2028 Olympics]!” Kevin Durant & Devin Booker: “I’m there!”

The Phoenix Suns have been at the center of NBA trade rumors all season. Sitting at a disappointing 23-21, the star-studded roster simply isn't living up to expectations. The team is expected to try and trade Bradley Beal for a player who fits better next to Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, but lost in the fold is center Jusuf Nurkic.

Suns center Jusuf Nurkic was unceremoniously benched.

Devin Booker added 18 points despite shooting 0-of-8 from 3 while Tyus Jones chipped in 16 points. Kyle Kuzma paced the Wizards (6-38) with a game-high 30 points. The Suns led by as many as 19 ...

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

The Phoenix Suns will take a win any way they can. With the Brooklyn Nets down nine players, the Suns raced out to an early double-digit lead in a 108-84 victory Wednesday night before a crowd of 17,077 at Barclays Center to end a five-game road trip with a 3-2 mark.

In an interview with Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic, Nurkic revealed that he and Suns coach Mike Budenholzer went ... Kevin Durant and Devin Booker all making max money.

The Phoenix Suns (24-21) had a 111-109 home win against their Pacific Division rival Los Angeles Clippers (26-20) on Monday.