Sources: Suns trading Nurkic to Hornets for Martin The Phoenix Suns are trading Jusuf Nurkic and a 2026 first-round pick to the Charlotte Hornets for Cody Martin, Vasilije Micic and a 2026 second-round pick.

Benched Nurkic: No relationship with Budenholzer Suns center Jusuf Nurkic, who hasn’t played since Jan. 7, said he hasn’t spoken to head coach Mike Budenholzer in two months.