Suns center Jusuf Nurkic said he has no relationship with coach Mike Budenholzer prior to Saturday's game versus the Washington Wizards.

Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer opted to change the starting lineup earlier this week - removing Mason Plumlee from the unit after previously starting the longtime vet for the preceding two weeks. The newly formed starting five certainly gives Phoenix a boost athletically and on the defensive side of the ball - here is that group:

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker says Nick Richards has been doing "great" since the trade with Charlotte on Jan. 15.

Phoenix Suns list guard Bradley Beal as available for Saturday’s game against the Washington Wizards after missing Wednesday’s game due to a left ankle sprain. Center Jusuf Nurkic was not listed on Saturday’s injury report. Nurkic last played on Jan. 7 against the Charlotte Hornets, scoring eight points and grabbing three rebounds.

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal and big Jusuf Nurkic practiced Friday heading into Saturday’s rematch against the Washington Wizards at Footprint Center to begin a three-game homestand. Beal is listed as probable for Saturday's game against his former team after missing Wednesday’s win over Brooklyn with a left ankle sprain to end a five-game road trip.

Ahead of their first game at home following a five-game road trip, the Suns (22-21) only listed Bradley Beal (left ankle sprain) on the injury report as probable against his former team. Beal missed three of the last four games with the injury.

The Phoenix Suns' center rotation was in a dire state recently. Phoenix hopes trading for Nick Richards from the Charlotte Hornets will help ease their concerns.

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

BROOKLYN – The Cleveland Cavaliers brought the Phoenix Suns back down to earth Monday afternoon. The NBA’s best team ran away from the Suns, 118-92, after leading by as many as 32 points on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

The Suns traded Josh Okogie and three future second-round picks Wednesday for Richards and a second-round selection. Wearing No. 2, Richards joined the Suns (20-20) Friday in Detroit and was ready to make his debut Saturday against the Pistons (21-20) at Little Caesars Arena.

Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer recently gave an update on when the team's new acquisition will make his debut.