Martin has already been ruled out for Saturday's contest due to a sports hernia, marking his 13th straight absence. With Budenholzer unable to provide any updates on Martin's return timetable or even when he will be able to go through pracitce, it seems likely that the 29-year-old forward is set for at least a few more absences.

An unflattering report emerged on Friday about the Phoenix Suns head coach Budenholzer. Speaking on his radio show “Burns & Gambo,” longtime Phoenix sportswriter John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reported that Budenholzer has been “miserable” to work with behind the scenes in Phoenix this season.

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans with left calf tightness.