Some folks want to throw him under the bus every time the Suns trip over their own feet. And sure, he’s a factor. Bu

The Phoenix Suns are open to trading Jusuf Nurkic but aren’t actively shopping him yet, eyeing offseason opportunities for better value.

Phoenix shot just 39.8 percent from the field and was out-rebounded 39-46. In the paint, the Suns were outscored 50-24. Nurkic, who has been starting at center ahead of Mason Plumlee and rookie Oso Ighodaro, managed just four points, four rebounds and four assists while collecting four fouls.