The Phoenix Suns are trading Jusuf Nurkic to the Charlotte Hornets to end a tumultuous, short-lived run with the franchise, sources confirmed with The Arizona Republic before Thursday's 1 p.m. NBA trade deadline.
The Suns announced the trade Thursday night as they dealt Nurkic and a 2026 first-round pick to the Hornets for 6-6 forward Cody Martin, 6-3 guard Vasilije Micic and a 2026 second-round pick.
Sources informed The Republic the Suns had to include a first-round pick for this deal to transpire as they have been trying to move Nurkic for weeks. Nurkic is in the third year of a four-year, $70-million contract.