this Phoenix Sun The team announced that it fired Mike Budenholzer on Monday just one season later.
ESPN first reported the move.
“Our goal is still our goal at the highest level and we have failed to meet expectations this season. Our fans deserve better. Change is needed,” the team said.
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Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer reacted to the Milwaukee Bucks on April 1, 2025 at the Fiserv forum in Milwaukee. (Benny Sieu-Imagn image)
Phoenix has taken a huge move over the past few seasons, trying to return to the NBA championship. It starts with acquisition Kevin Durant From the Brooklyn Nets, followed by a deal from the Washington Wizards Bradley Beal.
Durant finished his second full season in the sun, and Beal finished his second season in Phoenix. The Suns were 36-46, missing the playoffs for the first time in four seasons.
Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer watched the game against the Sacramento Kings on April 13, 2025 at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. (John Hefti-Imagn image)
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Budenholzer from Milwaukee Bucks After his shocking departure. He coached the NBA champions to beat the Suns’ Bucks.
Phoenix will now enter a uncertain offseason, and their savvy moves end up backfiring. The Suns’ first-round draft pick was swapped with the Houston Rockets, and although it was one of the best teams in the Western Conference, they would have a chance to choose the lottery.
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant, #35, responded after fouling a Houston Rockets player at the Footprint Center in Phoenix on March 30, 2025. (Rick Scuteri-Imagn image)
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The Suns have not participated in the conference championship since 2021. They released three coaches in three years.
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