It has been a turbulent past few weeks for Jusuf Nurkić who has seen his playing time plummet, and another new experience this season happened to him against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday.

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?

Bradley Beal rang up 25 points for the second time in his three games coming off the bench to lead the Suns. Kevin Durant scored 23 points as did Grayson Allen off the bench while Devin Booker posted a double-double of 20 points and 12 assists to just two turnovers in 40 minutes.

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic was a healthy scratch from Thursday's win against the Atlanta Hawks at Footprint Center.

After trading for Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal to pair with Devin Booker, the Phoenix Suns were expected to be one of the better teams in the Western Conference if not downright title favorites. Since getting bounced in the first round of the playoffs last season, they currently stand at a pitiful 17-19 on the season.

He was suspended three games without pay after a fight with two Dallas Mavericks players that led to all three being ejected in a Dec. 27 game at Footprint Center in Phoenix. Nurkic came off the bench for the first time since his third NBA season when returning to the team from suspension for Monday’s game at Philadelphia.

Kevin Durant, who accounted for more than a third of the Phoenix Suns’ points, commented on the team’s offensive difficulties and Jusuf Nurkić’s involvement in a heated clash with Naji ...

Trae Young hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer from beyond the halfcourt line to give the Atlanta Hawks a 124-121 victory over the Utah Jazz