Frustration boils over for Jusuf Nurkic and the Suns after altercation with Naji Marshall

December 28, 2024

If the Phoenix Suns haven't hit their breaking point with Jusuf Nurkic, his ejection after an altercation with Naji Marshall may push them closer

Dec 27, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall (13) punches Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (20) during the third quarter at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

If the Phoenix Suns haven't reached their breaking point with Jusuf Nurkic yet, they have to be getting pretty close.
During Friday night's 98-89 loss to the Dallas Mavericks, Nurk was ejected in the third quarter for his role in an altercation that saw three players get tossed.
It started with an offensive foul -- Nurk's fourth turnover of the game and third turnover in the third quarter alone. The big fella raised his elbow trying to post up Daniel Gafford and caught his defender in the jaw.
Naji Marshall took exception to the foul, and possibly to Nurk bumping Kyrie Irving as he went back down the court. Marshall said something to Nurkic, who turned back around to confront him. The two st...