Jusuf Nurkic has a few surprise trade suitors amid his demotion from the Suns starting lineup, at least according to the betting world.

The Suns are still without Jusuf Nurkic, who has yet to join the team on this five-game road trip because he’s been out with the flu. He'll miss a third straight game on Thursday.

Phoenix was looking to include center Jusuf Nurkic in the trade talks for Richards and coveted Hornets swingman Cody Martin, league sources told HoopsHype.Source: HoopsHype What’s the buzz

The Phoenix Suns may have made a trade for him late Wednesday evening before the team clashes against the Washington Wizards, but newly-acquired center Nick Richards’ debut for his new team will have to wait for another day.

Many times this season already, Phoenix Suns star Bradley Beal’s name has popped up on the injury report and left the team without one of their most important players.

Amid Miami Heat Jimmy Butler trade rumors and drastic changes, Phoneix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic is prepared to face anything head-on. Despite the Suns’ Nurkic being involved in a potential Butler trade and losing his spot in head coach Mike Budenholzer’s starting lineup, the veteran center remains positive.

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).

Things can’t quite seem to get better for Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkić. In the midst of losing a his starting spot and subsequently his spot in the entire rotation, his old friend ...

Despite holding a lead entering the fourth quarter during Sunday night's contest, the Charlotte Hornets were unable to maintain their momentum against the Phoenix Suns. A late 15-3 run by the Suns ...

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