The Phoenix Suns may have to keep Jusuf Nurkić around this season due to his large contract according to a recent report.

The Phoenix Suns are spiraling early in the season, and big man Jusuf Nurkic could be on the move as a result.

Kevin Durant sighed as it seemed like he was being disrespected, then turned his face sideways to eliminate all doubt on how he was feeling. The notion his age would prevent him from having enough juice down the stretch of an arduous NBA season,

According to Bovada, the Washington Wizards have the best odds (+300) of landing Nurkić in a trade. They are followed by the Miami Heat (+400), Houston Rockets (+400) and Detroit Pistons (+400).

If Nick Richards doesn't help the Suns right the ship this season, they soon may be facing existential questions about the core of their roster.

After trading for Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal to pair with Devin Booker, the Phoenix Suns were expected to be one of the better teams in the Western Conference if not downright title favorites. Since getting bounced in the first round of the playoffs last season, they currently stand at a pitiful 17-19 on the season.

Kevin Durant was excited when the Suns traded for Nick Richards, and explained why during Thursday's shootaround.

January 19 - It's been weeks since any team has been able to figure out a way to slow down Phoenix Suns stars Kevin Durant and Devin ... some more run on Monday if Jusuf Nurkic isn't able to ...

There is no doubt Durant and Booker are an elite duo, though recent rumblings don't fare well for the Suns. Former NBA veteran and current analyst Richard Jefferson gave his verdict on the duo and the team during a recent episode of "Road Trippin."

Injuries to both Kevin ... Jusuf Nurkic, who could be on the move soon according to NBA insider Marc Stein. “The Suns face similar challenges with the suddenly out-of-favor Jusuf Nurkić ...

Beal was one of four players for the Suns to score 20 or more points in the victory as both Kevin Durant and Grayson ... Phoenix moved both Beal and Jusuf Nurkić to the bench earlier in the ...

The Phoenix Suns and Kevin ... Jusuf Nurkic is out with an illness, and Bradley Beal is questionable with an ankle injury. It’s fortunate for Phoenix that their top gunners, Durant and Devin ...