The transfer between centers that Hornets and Suns are negotiating

The situation of Phoenix Suns in the 2024/25 NBA season is not good. The Arizona franchise is 10th in the Western Conference with a record of 19-19. Despite starting off well, they have deflated over the weeks.

One of the decisions that Mike Budenholzer made to try to improve was to make Mason Plumlee the starting center, relegating Jusuf Nurkic to the rotation. The Bosnian center is not performing well, and now the Suns are even considering trading him.

According to the NBA Rumors insider Marc Stein, Phoenix is negotiating the transfer of Nurkic to the Charlotte Hornets, along with several second-round Draft picks, in exchange for Nick Richards.

Charlotte would have to send back a second player to Phoenix, but they have plenty of options for that. With the deal, the Suns could save essential money to carry out the signing of Jimmy Butler, whom they are very interested in.

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