Suns' decision to brutally dump Jusuf Nurkic just got even better

Apr 6, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Jusuf Nurkic (11) shoots before a game against the Chicago Bulls at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-Imagn Images | Nell Redmond-Imagn ImagesFew decisions have defined the mess that has been the Phoenix Suns quest to return to the NBA Finals quite like trading for Bosnian big man Jusuf Nurkic. At a time when the franchise had Kevin Durant - and needed even an above average center to pair alongside himself and Devin Booker - the front office instead opted for Nurkic.

A trade that ended up getting them Grayson Allen - who despite his own shortcomings has had a much better time of it in The Valley - and costing…