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Phoenix Suns trade Jusuf Nurkic to Charlotte Hornets

The Phoenix Suns traded center Jusuf Nurkic and a 2026 first-round pick to the Charlotte Hornets for Cody Martin, Vasilije Micic, and a 2026 second-round pick.
Nurkic averaged 8.6 points and 9.2 rebounds in 25 games with the Suns before being removed from the rotation in January.
This trade marks the third player trade for the Hornets this season, as they aim to strengthen their team.
Nurkic expressed frustration about his relationship with Coach Mike Budenholzer, stating, "It's hard to understand why" he was benched.

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The Oregonian

Phoenix Suns trade Jusuf Nurkic to Charlotte Hornets

The Phoenix Suns traded center Jusuf Nurkic to the Charlotte Hornets before Thursday’s NBA trade deadline.

16 days ago·Portland, United States

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Hornets get Jusuf Nurkic and 1st-round pick from Suns for Cody Martin and Vasa Micic, AP source says

A person familiar with the situation says the Charlotte Hornets have acquired center Jusuf Nurkic and a 2026 first-round pick from the Phoenix Suns for guards Cody Martin and Vasilije Micic and a 2026 second-round pick.

16 days ago·United States

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Uproxx

The Phoenix Suns Will Send Jusuf Nurkic To Charlotte For Cody Martin

The Suns finally made a trade near the deadline, but not involving any of their big stars.

16 days ago

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Newsweek

Suns Trade Jusuf Nurkic, First-Round Pick to Hornets For Cody Martin

The Suns acquire two key depth pieces in this massive trade.

16 days ago·United States

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Sarajevo Times

Jusuf Nurkic is the new Player of the Charlotte Hornets!

Bosnian and Herzegovinian (BiH) basketball player Jusuf Nurkichas finally changed his destination in the NBA, swapping the Phoenix Suns jersey for that of the Charlotte Hornets. For days and weeks, it was anticipated that Jusuf Nurkic would change teams after a dispute in Phoenix, where he had completely fallen out of the rotation. At the […] The post Jusuf Nurkic is the new Player of the Charlotte Hornets! appeared first on Sarajevo Times.

15 days ago

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Knup Sports

Jusuf Nurkic Injury Note: Out Due to Trade Pending as of February 6, 2025

Jusuf Nurkic of the Charlotte Hornets was recently traded and is currently out due to a trade pending status. He will not be available for the team moving forward. Jusuf Nurkic has played in 25 games this season, averaging 8.6 points per game. His field goal percentage stands at 45.4%, while he makes 0.8 three-pointers […] The post Jusuf Nurkic Injury Note: Out Due to Trade Pending as of February 6, 2025 appeared first on Knup Sports.

16 days ago

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