The Portland Trail Blazers took a shot at trying to help Deandre Ayton fulfill the potential that led to him being the No. 1 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft when they acquired him from the Phoenix Suns in 2023.

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic hasn't played since Jan. 7 at Charlotte but was available for Saurday's game.

Miami forward Jimmy Butler appeared to nod at trade rumors of a move to Phoenix, turning out for the Heat’s 116-107 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday in a pair of Suns-themed colorway shoes.

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.

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

The Portland Trail Blazers are among the bottom feeders in the league and the Western Conference.  The Blazers will likely stay at the bottom for the remainder

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

It has already been reported by several outlets that the Suns have interest in trading for Charlotte Hornets backup big man Nick Richards. On Monday, Arizona Sports' John Gambadoro reported that Phoenix is also interested in Portland Trail Blazers center Duop Reath.

Opponents paint a portrait of one of the NBA’s up-and-coming defenders so convincing that they are open about wanting him on their team.

LOS ANGELES – Oklahoma City star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 35 points as the Thunder grabbed a bounce-back 118-108 victory in Portland on Jan 26 to push their National Basketball Association-best record to 37-8 but his teammate Isaiah Hartenstein said the Canadian’s defensive skills are underappreciated.

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