Phoenix shot just 39.8 percent from the field and was out-rebounded 39-46. In the paint, the Suns were outscored 50-24. Nurkic, who has been starting at center ahead of Mason Plumlee and rookie Oso Ighodaro, managed just four points, four rebounds and four assists while collecting four fouls.

The Phoenix Suns are active on the trade market looking to move starting center Jusuf Nurkic. What could they get in return for Nurkic?

Some folks want to throw him under the bus every time the Suns trip over their own feet. And sure, he’s a factor. Bu