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Mike Budenholzer Vows To Compete For Championships After Signing 5-Year Deal Worth Over $50 Million As Suns Head Coach

Mike Budenholzer's return to his home state of Arizona as the head coach of the Phoenix Suns comes with high expectations and a hefty price tag. Signing a five-year deal worth over $50 million, Budenholzer aims to lead the Suns to championship glory, leveraging his experience and success in previous coaching stints.

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If the Suns want to maximize their return on Kevin Durant, now is the time

With two years left on his deal, considering trading Durant isn’t outside the realm of logical thought. A good businessman considers all options. If you want to be successful, if you want your business to grow, and if you want to be better than you were the year prior, this is a necessity.

Mike Budenholzer News / Field Level Media / 2 hours ago

Suns hire Mike Budenholzer as head coach

The Phoenix Suns named Mike Budenholzer as their next head coach on Saturday morning. Terms of the deal were not disclosed by the Suns, however The Athletic reported that it was a five-year contract worth over $50 million.

David Roddy News / Bright Side Of The Sun / 6 hours ago

2024 Suns Player Review: David Roddy wasn’t given much opportunity to contribute

The youngest player on the team, Roddy’s role changed once he was traded to the Valley. Welcome to our Phoenix Suns Season in Review series where we do individual PLAYER REVIEWS of each man who contributed in the 2023-24 season.

Phoenix Suns News / Last Word On Sports / 1 hour ago

Western Conference Powerhouse Lands New Head Coach

On Friday, the Phoenix Suns made their first major offseason addition, hiring Mike Budenholzer as head coach after firing Frank Vogel earlier this week.

Phoenix Suns News / Larry Brown Sports / 3 hours ago

Insider reveals Mike Budenholzer's contract figures

Insider reveals Mike Budenholzer's humongous contract figures to be Suns HC

The Suns certainly appear to have gone all-out financially to land the former NBA champion.

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Mike Budenholzer News / Burn City Sports / 9 hours ago

Shams: Suns agree to massive deal with Mike Budenholzer

The Phoenix Suns have agreed to a five-year, $50-plus million deal with Mike Budenholzer to make him the team’s next head coach, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.

Phoenix Suns News / Larry Brown Sports / 5 minutes ago

What does Mike Budenholzer hiring mean for key Suns assistant?

Assistant coach David Fizdale, who served under Vogel, is reportedly expected to receive an offer for a new front office role with the team.

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Phoenix Suns News / ClutchPoints / 15 hours ago

Ranking Suns among NBA’s biggest failures in 2023-24 season

As the Phoenix Suns chased their first NBA Title, the front office got busy in its most aggressive offseason yet. The team traded Chris Paul for Bradley Beal and sent Deandre Ayton to Portland to get Jusuf Nurkic.

NBA News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Patience not included with the purchase of sports franchises

As the expression goes, "patience is a virtue," but apparently, this saying does not apply to owners of professional sports franchises.

Suns part ways with Vogel

Vogel fell victim to a Suns ownership group eager to win

How much longer will these coaching and front office legends stay on the job?

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NBA News / Burn City Sports / 16 hours ago

Nick Wright Claims Jalen Brunson is a Bigger Superstar Than Devin Booker

Perhaps exhibiting signs of recency bias, FS1 commentator Nick Wright suggested that the Knicks’ Jalen Brunson surpasses Devin Booker as a basketball superstar.

Phoenix Suns News / Larry Brown Sports / 1 minute ago

Suns to hire ex-NBA champion as new head coach

The Suns fired Frank Vogel on Thursday, and it appears they already had a replacement lined up when they made the move.

Insider reveals Mike Budenholzer's humongous contract figures

What does Budenholzer hiring mean for key Suns assistant?

Wild stat summarizes Kevin Durant's career after leaving Warriors

Frank Vogel fell victim to a Suns ownership group eager to win

Patience not included with the purchase of sports franchises

Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker / 21 hours ago

Wild stat summarizes Kevin Durant's post-Warriors career

Durant's Suns suffered a first-round sweep at the hands of the Timberwolves in this year's playoffs.

Kevin Durant wouldn't hurt his legacy by leaving Suns

Frank Vogel fell victim to a Suns ownership group eager to win

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Suns Around the Web

Mike Budenholzer’s history of offensive success lacks natural PGs · Arizona Sports

Suns hire coach Mike Budenholzer to reported five-year deal worth $50-plus million · CBSSports.com

Mike Budenholzer named Phoenix Suns head coach · Arizona Sports

Suns hiring coach Mike Budenholzer on five-year deal worth $50-plus million, per report · CBSSports.com

NBA Rumors: Mike Budenholzer, Suns Agree to 5-Year, $50M Contract After Vogel Firing · Bleacher Report

Report: Suns to make Mike Budenholzer 1 of NBA’s highest-paid coaches · Arizona Sports

Suns make Mike Budenholzer their next head coach, per report; Agrees to five-year $50-plus million pact · CBSSports.com

Michael Jordan Praised by Kevin Durant After $10M Donation to Open Health Clinic · Bleacher Report

Phoenix Suns News / Yardbarker / May 9

Frank Vogel fell victim to a Suns ownership group eager to win

The Phoenix Suns have parted ways with HC Frank Vogel, but that does little to solve their issues of roster construction.

Suns targeting former NBA champion for head-coaching vacancy

Suns talks with head-coaching target 'expected to move quickly'

Hornets hire top Celtics assistant as next head coach

Former Lakers HC calls for LeBron James to take over for Darvin Ham

...but should James be player-coach?

Phoenix Suns News / Hardwood Heroics / 1 hour ago

Kevin Durant receives shocking poll results regarding public perception among NBA fans

Durant had a great season if you look at the basketball side of things. The 35-year-old finished the season with 27.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 5.0 assists on 52.3% shooting and 41.3% from deep.

Kevin Durant wouldn't hurt his legacy by leaving Suns

Wild stat summarizes Kevin Durant's post-Warriors career

Frank Vogel fell victim to a Suns ownership group eager to win

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Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Wire / May 7

Report: Suns Intend To Keep Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal

According to NBA insider Brian Windhorst of ESPN, the Phoenix Suns intend to keep Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. The Suns went 49-33 during

Kevin Durant News / FanNation Inside The Suns / May 7

Why Suns Shouldn't Consider Kevin Durant Trade

The Phoenix Suns have a decision to make surrounding the future status of head coach Frank Vogel, the 22nd pick in this year's draft, and perhaps even the status of superstar Kevin Durant.