Didn’t matter. Minnesota is living rent-free in the Phoenix Suns heads again. The T-Wolves know they're younger, more athletic, more physical, and are letting the Suns know it in their words and actions.

Suns center Jusuf Nurkic, who has been one of the league's most reliable big men over the past seven seasons, has hit a wall in Phoenix. Nurkic revealed that he and Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer did not talk for two months and do not have a relationship, per azcentral's Duane Rankin.

Suns center Jusuf Nurkić said he and head coach Mike Budenholzer "don't have a relationship" in the aftermath of his benching.

Suns center Jusuf Nurkic was unceremoniously benched.

Jusuf Nurkić and Mike Budenholzer aren’t in a good place.

Anthony Edwards scored 33 points, Julius Randle added 28 and the Minnesota Timberwolves won their fourth straight game by beating the Phoenix Suns 121-113 on Wednesday night.

Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer continues to be amazed at Kevin Durant, as he's entering his 15th All-Star Game.

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic appeared in and started all but six of the team’s regular season contests during the 2023-24 campaign (plus all four playoff tilts), leading the squad in both games played and started with 76.

For those still holding onto optimism regarding the Phoenix Suns' chances at becoming a contender this season, they continue to test your faith.

The Phoenix Suns are moving into tonight's duel against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a real shot to continue to both pile up victories while also potentially securing key tiebreakers against Western Conference rivals.

Suns rookie Ryan Dunn is using his snub from the Rising Stars Game at NBA All-Star Weekend as motivation to improve his overall skill set.