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

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).

Ahead of the last of a five-game road trip against the Brooklyn Nets, the Phoenix Suns are preparing to be without star guard Bradley Beal and bruising center Jusuf Nurkić.

Jusuf Nurkić did not play in the Phoenix Suns' victory over the Atlanta Hawks Thursday night. What does it mean for his future in Phoenix?

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.

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green once again expressed regret after former teammate Jordan Poole may have referenced some lingering bad blood

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green expressed regret once again after a comment from his former teammate, Jordan Poole, possibly reignited lingering tensions between the two NBA players.

The Suns have had a disappointing season thus far despite starting the season 8-1. Of course, they were expected to be one of the top teams in the Western Conference this season due to their star trio of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, but they instead hold a 21-21 record and sit 10 th in the West standings.

Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer recently gave an update on when the team's new acquisition will make his debut.

On Monday, the Cleveland Cavaliers (35-6) host the Phoenix Suns (21-20) at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse as part of a jam-packed schedule for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and if you’re wondering how to catch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.