While most of the blame has been on their disappointing big three of Kevin Durant ... Due to this, they have been trying to trade away Jusuf Nurkić, but a recent report suggests that may not ...

The Phoenix Suns are spiraling early in the season, and big man Jusuf Nurkic could be on the move as a result.

If Nick Richards doesn't help the Suns right the ship this season, they soon may be facing existential questions about the core of their roster.

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).

As soon as the Phoenix Suns benched Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic, it sparked plenty of questions ... Despite the numerous injuries to Beal, Devin Booker, and Kevin Durant, when they've been on the court, much hasn't translated into success.

As good as Kevin Durant has been this season, the same cannot be said of the Phoenix Suns. Mike Budenholzer's team is free-falling, and they've even taken center Jusuf Nurkic out of the rotation ...

According to veteran NBA reporter Chris Haynes, Phoenix is benching starters Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkić after losing seven of their past eight games, a stretch that has lowered their record to 15-18. Rookie wing Ryan Dunn and veteran big man Mason Plumlee will replace the pair in the starting lineup.

Beal was one of four players for the Suns to score 20 or more points in the victory as both Kevin Durant and Grayson ... Phoenix moved both Beal and Jusuf Nurkić to the bench earlier in the ...

Kevin Durant (Image Credit: Getty Images) However, the Suns have some injury concerns heading into Wednesday’s game. Bradley Beal is listed as questionable with an ankle issue. Jusuf Nurkic has ...

According to veteran NBA reporter Chris Haynes, Phoenix is benching starters Bradley Beal and Jusuf ... Kevin Durant and Devin Booker is nowhere close to materializing, and Beal and Nurkić ...

KMVP 98.7. The Suns will look to win their first game in the Nick Richards era on Saturday against the Pistons. The game will tip off at 2 p.m.

The addition of Richards is a sign the Suns are still going for it this season, as they still have the big three of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal in place. The trio has had to help out in terms of the team's big man responsibilities, and now there's a chance they can scale back on such endeavors and focus more on offensive output.