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Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / April 28

Report: Suns GM Leading Charge in Coaching Search

PHOENIX — Two weeks after firing Mike Budenholzer, the Phoenix Suns have not made any other major moves even after owner Mat Ishbia said there would be changes coming. Ishbia outlined that the front office would likely undergo some restructuring before the next coach is hired.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / April 24

What Are Suns Looking for in Next HC?

The Phoenix Suns are once again under pressure to hire the next coach of the franchise. Phoenix is searching for its fourth coach in as many seasons after the firing of Mike Budenholzer last Monday.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 22

Suns’ Mike Budenholzer still catching strays from NBA players after being fired

Mike Budenholzer continues to catch strays as the offseason looms. The Phoenix Suns fired Budenholzer after one season, and it was a disaster. The 36-46 record was less than appetizing.

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Phoenix Suns News / Athlon Sports / April 21

Phoenix Suns Predicted to Make Crazy Coaching Decision After Firing Mike Budenholzer

The Phoenix Suns, it would seem, are on the verge of rebuilding. Kevin Durant is all but guranteed to be traded, Bradley Beal could be the most expensive buy out candidtae in NBA histroy, and even franchise cornerstone Devin Booker has been inclued in trade rumors.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / April 21

Insider: Suns Won't Hit Reset Button

The Phoenix Suns are embarking another difficult offseason after firing head coach Mike Budenholzer ESPN insider Bobby Marks reflects on what the Suns will do during the offseason.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 21

Suns rumors: What Phoenix won’t do in head coaching search

Following the Phoenix Suns firing Mike Budenholzer after one season, there’s one thing the team won’t do in its head coaching search, according to Marc Stein.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / April 20

Suns Free Agency: Who Stays, Goes?

A long summer awaits for the Phoenix Suns after a season that began with title aspirations ended with a 36-46 record and the ultimate firing of head coach Mike Budenholzer.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / April 19

Former Suns coach Budenholzer beef with Bol Bol revealed

One of the few bright spots of the 2024-2025 season for the Phoenix Suns was the emergence of center Bol Bol. The 25-year-old hasn’t gotten many opportunities since being drafted back in 2019.

Phoenix Suns News / Larry Brown Sports / April 19

Report: Mike Budenholzer pulled Bol Bol from rotation for ridiculous reason

Mike Budenholzer is no longer the head coach of the Phoenix Suns, and it sounds like a lot of Suns players may be happy about that.

Suns owner has telling comments about Mike Budenholzer

Suns owner Mat Ishbia has strong response to Stephen A. Smith’s insulting claim

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Phoenix Suns News / Fadeaway World / April 19

NBA Insider Reveals Wild Reason Why Mike Budenholzer Benched Bol Bol

Bol Bol enjoyed some promising stretches during the 2024-25 season with the Phoenix Suns but found himself out of the rotation at the end. It appears his

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 18

Mike Budenholzer, Suns firing leads to ‘most attractive job’ label from Stan Van Gundy

As the Phoenix Suns fired head coach Mike Budenholzer, Stan Van Gundy couldn’t help but poke fun at the franchise. He explained, via Duane Rankin of AZCentral.com, his comical thoughts.

Phoenix Suns News / Larry Brown Sports / April 18

Suns owner has telling comments about Mike Budenholzer

The Suns have not been shy about using former head coach Mike Budenholzer as their scapegoat.

Suns owner has a strong response to Stephen A. Smith’s insulting claim

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Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Wire / April 18

Suns Owner Mat Ishbia Places Blame On Mike Budenholzer, Vows To Find Right Coach

Suns owner Mat Ishbia placed the blame for Phoenix’s disappointing season squarely on the shoulders of former head coach Mike Budenholzer, telling reporters that the franchise must get its next coaching hire right following a 36-46 season.

Phoenix Suns News / Fadeaway World / April 18

Phoenix Suns Are Paying Over $80 Million To 3 Fired NBA Coaches

The Phoenix Suns have had their third-straight season ending with a coaching change, as Mike Budenholzer was unceremoniously dismissed after going 36-46 in his only season in charge of the franchise. Budenholzer signed a contract for $50 million over five years last summer.

Phoenix Suns News / Fadeaway World / April 17

Mat Ishbia Sends A Message To The Fans After The Firing Of Mike Budenholzer

The 2024-25 season is officially over for the Phoenix Suns, and there's nothing else to call it but an utter failure. They fired their head coach, Mike Budenholzer, after winning just 36 games, and the franchise's majority owner, Mat Ishbia, had no choice but to own up to the mistake in his latest chat with the media.

Phoenix Suns News / Athlon Sports / April 17

Suns Owner Takes Shot, Places Blame on Mike Budenholzer After Terrible Season

The Phoenix Suns are still reeling after only winning 36 games and missing even the Play-In tournament despite boasting the most expensive roster in the NBA.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 16

Suns rumors: 7 candidates linked to head coaching job after Mike Budenholzer firing

The Phoenix Suns fired Mike Budenholzer as head coach, making him the third individual the franchise has let go in the past three seasons. With big changes potentially looming in the near future, seven candidates are rumored to be in the mix for the head coaching job in Phoenix.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / April 15

Mike Budenholzer Scapegoated For Suns Problems

The Phoenix Suns are looking for a new head coach once again after firing Mike Budenholzer after just one season with the team. For the third year in a row, the Suns have fired a coach that has made an appearance in the NBA Finals this decade.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 15

Holiday weighs in on Beal discourse amid Suns HC firing

Jrue Holiday weighs in on Bradley Beal discourse amid Suns HC firing

After failing to make the postseason, the Phoenix Suns decided to part ways with head coach Mike Budenholzer. As developments of what led to his departure start to trickle out, Jrue Holiday finds himself having to weigh in on the situation.

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Report: Bradley Beal was unhappy about one thing Budenholzer did

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Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / April 14

Report: Rift between Suns, Budenholzer started with Bradley Beal

PHOENIX — As the behind-the-scenes of the Phoenix Suns firing Mike Budenholzer unfolds, new reports indicate that the turmoil between the estranged coach and the locker room started with Budenholzer re-imagining Bradley Beal’s role on the team.

Phoenix Suns News / Field Level Media / April 14

Suns fire coach Mike Budenholzer after one season

The Phoenix Suns fired head coach Mike Budenholzer on Monday, less than 24 hours after the team with the NBA's highest payroll finished with a 36-46 mark.

Phoenix Suns News / Larry Brown Sports / April 14

Western Conference coach named as potential Mike Budenholzer replacement for Suns

The Phoenix Suns have moved on from Mike Budenholzer after just one season, and they may be eyeing another Western Conference head coach as a replacement.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / April 14

Phoenix Suns fire head coach Mike Budenholzer after embarrassing season

The Phoenix Suns have announced that Mike Budenholzer will be fired as Suns head coach effective immediately. In what was a disaster of a season for the Suns, the front office has decided that change was inevitable.