The Phoenix Suns are perhaps the hottest team in recent NBA trade rumors. In order to make room for their prized target, Jimmy Butler, the Suns have to convince Bradley Beal to waive his no-trade clause. On top of that, Jusuf Nurkic, who used to be the starting center, has slid down the depth chart and has missed his fair share of games.

Jusuf Nurkic doesn't think that he will be traded from the Phoenix Suns ahead of the deadline, and he has a reason.

While there’s been a focus on the Phoenix Suns’ pursuit of Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler, the title-hopeful hasn’t slowed their efforts to trade center Jusuf Nurkic.