The subtle suggestion involves a former teammate of Nurkic and an Orlando native that checks many of the Magic's boxes.

Jusuf Nurkic suggested an Anfernee Simons trade for the Magic as Orlando looks to continue building a contending team.

Jusuf Nurkic made his debut for the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday against the Orlando Magic. It was his first game since Jan. 7 when the Phoenix Suns benched him amid their slump back then.

The Phoenix Suns traded center Jusuf Nurkic to the Charlotte Hornets before Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. The former Trail ...

Jusuf Nurkic will make his Hornets debut on Monday vs. the Nets after joining the team in a deadline trade from the Suns.

The Phoenix Suns are trading center Jusuf Nurkic and a 2026 first-round pick to the Charlotte Hornets for Cody Martin, ...

In wake of the Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Lakers deal surrounding Mark Williams and Dalton Knecht being rescinded over the weekend, it may not be the onl ...

The Phoenix Suns are trading benched Jusuf Nurkic and a first-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft to the Charlotte Hornets for ...

A person familiar with the situation says the Charlotte Hornets have acquired center Jusuf Nurkic and a 2026 first-round pick ...

Taking a swig of water during a slight break, Nurkic worked up a sweat in full purple Suns sweatsuit with the hoodie snugging atop his head in familiar surroundings. He played in seven seasons with ...