
Phoenix Suns' Jusuf Nurkic, left, goes up for a shot against Philadelphia 76ers' Guerschon Yabusele during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (20) shoots against Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Jim Dedmon)

Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer argues with officials during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall, left, and Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic have to be separated after fighting during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Phoenix. Dallas won 98-89. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)