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Phoenix Suns Closing In On Hiring Mike Budenholzer As Frank Vogel's Replacement

The Phoenix Suns fired Frank Vogel after the Suns were swept in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Vogel coached for just one season with the franchise, as they now try to find a replacement for the former champion.

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Phoenix Suns: 2-Time NBA Coach of the Year Awardee Emerges as the Clear Favorite to Replace Frank Vogel

After being swept by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs, the Phoenix Suns have fired Frank Vogel, so now they’re searching for his replacement.

Phoenix Suns News / Last Word On Sports / 8 hours ago

Suns Closing In On Deal With Championship-Winning Head Coach

After parting ways with former head coach Frank Vogel on Thursday evening, “Mike Budenholzer has emerged as the Phoenix Suns’ target to become the franchise’s next coach, and discussions are expected to move rapidly toward a deal,” per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Phoenix Suns News / Larry Brown Sports / 1 hour ago

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

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Phoenix Suns News / ClutchPoints / 2 hours ago

Mike Budenholzer emerges as Suns’ Frank Vogel replacement

Mat Ishbia and James Johnson have a lot to patch up in the offseason. With another disappointing performance in the NBA Playoffs by the Phoenix Suns, changes were bound to happen.

Phoenix Suns News / Yardbarker / 8 hours ago

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'

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

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Frank Vogel News / Last Word On Sports / 1 hour ago

Phoenix Suns Make Frank Vogel Decision

The Phoenix Suns have parted ways with head coach Frank Vogel after just one season in charge. The Suns were expected to be among the teams contending for a championship.

Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Wire / 19 minutes ago

Suns Fire Frank Vogel, JJ Redick Will Not Be Candidate

The Phoenix Suns have fired Frank Vogel as head coach after one season. The Suns went 49-33 in the regular season but were swept by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs.

Frank Vogel News / Field Level Media / 29 minutes ago

Suns fire Frank Vogel after one season, first-round playoff exit

Frank Vogel is out as head coach of the Phoenix Suns after a 49-win regular season was overshadowed by a first-round playoff sweep at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Kevin Durant News / Hardwood Heroics / 12 hours ago

Phoenix Suns: Kevin Durant Gets Shocking Results on Public Perception Among NBA Fans in 2024

The Phoenix Suns have some of the most popular cagers in the world on their roster, but it wasn’t enough to stop the Minnesota Timberwolves from brushing them aside and cruising in the first round with a convincing sweep.

Phoenix Suns News / Yardbarker / 9 hours ago

Kevin Durant wouldn't hurt his legacy by leaving Suns

Durant's future is once again at the forefront of NBA offseason discussion after a disappointing season from the Suns.

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Suns Around the Web

James Jones won’t be fired but front office changes are coming for Phoenix Suns · Arizona Sports

Fans wonder what comes next for the Suns after Frank Vogel firing · Arizona Sports

Sources: Budenholzer Suns' top coaching target · ESPN

Suns coaching candidates: Mike Budenholzer reportedly the early front-runner, but there are several options · CBSSports.com

Devin Booker head coach timeline: Phoenix Suns star to get seventh coach in 10 years after Frank Vogel fired · Sporting News

Mike Budenholzer early frontrunner to become new Suns head coach · Arizona Sports

NBA Rumors: Mike Budenholzer 'Frontrunner' for Suns HC Job After Frank Vogel Firing · Bleacher Report

Fans wonder what comes next for Suns after Frank Vogel firing · Arizona Sports

NBA Fans Rip Suns for Firing 'Scapegoat' Frank Vogel After 1st-Round Playoff Loss · Bleacher Report

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.

Isaiah Thomas News / ClutchPoints / 3 hours ago

Isaiah Thomas gets real on Suns’ playoff failure

Isaiah Thomas did not have a big role for the Phoenix Suns this year, but he had an interesting takeaway after the team’s disappointing exit from the NBA

Bradley Beal News / NBA Analysis Network / May 6

NBA Executive Brutally Rips Bradley Beal’s ‘Toxic’ Contract

The Phoenix Suns’ gamble on Bradley Beal last offseason has turned sour, with his contract now considered “toxic debt” by some in the NBA. After a disappointing season and a first-round playoff exit, the Suns face the harsh reality of Beal’s substantial contract, including a no-trade clause.

Phoenix Suns News / Yardbarker / May 4