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BREAKING NEWS: Phoenix Suns Fire Head Coach Mike Budenholzer After Disappointing Season
The Phoenix Suns have parted ways with head coach Mike Budenholzer following a lackluster 36–46 season that saw the team miss both the NBA playoffs and play-in tournament. Despite boasting a star-studded roster including Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal, the Suns finished 11th in the Western Conference, marking their first losing season since 2019–20 .(New York Post, CNN)
Budenholzer, who was hired in May 2024 on a five-year, $50 million contract, had previously led the Milwaukee Bucks to an NBA championship in 2021. However, his tenure in Phoenix was marred by internal conflicts and a significant midseason collapse. The team started the season strong with an 8–1 record but faltered thereafter, losing 17 of their next 23 games and finishing the season with a 1–9 record over their final 10 games .(New York Post, UPI)
The Suns’ official statement cited unmet
BREAKING NEWS: Phoenix Suns Fire Head Coach Mike Budenholzer After Disappointing Season
The Phoenix Suns have parted ways with head coach Mike Budenholzer following a lackluster 36–46 season that saw the team miss both the NBA playoffs and play-in tournament. Despite boasting a star-studded roster including Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal, the Suns finished 11th in the Western Conference, marking their first losing season since 2019–20 .(New York Post, CNN)
Budenholzer, who was hired in May 2024 on a five-year, $50 million contract, had previously led the Milwaukee Bucks to an NBA championship in 2021. However, his tenure in Phoenix was marred by internal conflicts and a significant midseason collapse. The team started the season strong with an 8–1 record but faltered thereafter, losing 17 of their next 23 games and finishing the season with a 1–9 record over their final 10 games .
The Suns’ official statement cited unmet expectations and the need for change:
This marks the third consecutive year the Suns have fired their head coach, following Monty Williams and Frank Vogel. The franchise now faces uncertainty, with speculation about potential trades involving Durant and the future direction of the team .
As the Suns begin their search for a new head coach, they are reportedly evaluating nine candidates, all current NBA assistant coaches, aiming for a young, defensive-minded leader who can rebuild the team’s culture and connect effectively with star players .
For more updates on the Suns’ coaching search and offseason developments, stay tuned.
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This marks the third consecutive year the Suns have fired their head coach, following Monty Williams and Frank Vogel. The franchise now faces uncertainty, with speculation about potential trades involving Durant and the future direction of the team .
As the Suns begin their search for a new head coach, they are reportedly evaluating nine candidates, all current NBA assistant coaches, aiming for a young, defensive-minded leader who can rebuild the team’s culture and connect effectively with star players .
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