The Phoenix Suns fired Mike Budenholzer on Monday after just one season, the team announced.
ESPN first reported the move.
“Competing at the highest level remains our goal and we have not been able to meet the expectations of this season. Fans deserve better. We need to change,” the team said.
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Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer will respond to the Milwaukee Bucks in the second quarter at the Fiserv Forum held in Milwaukee on April 1, 2025. (Imagn image)
Phoenix made a big move in their final few seasons to try to return to NBA Championship photos. It started with the acquisition of Kevin Durant from Brooklyn Net, followed by the Bradley Beal trade from the Washington Wizards.
Durant finished his second full season with the Suns and Beale closing their second season with Phoenix. The Suns were 36-46, missing the playoffs for the first time in four seasons.
Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer will face the Sacramento Kings on April 13, 2025 at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. (John Hefti-Imagn Images)
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Budenholzer arrives from the Milwaukee Bucks after a shocking departure. He coached the Bucks to win an NBA title victory to The Suns.
Phoenix entered an offseason filled with uncertainty and their wise moves ultimately backfired. The Suns’ first round pick was traded for the Houston Rockets. The Houston Rockets have the opportunity to choose the lottery despite being one of the best teams at the Western Conference.
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant #35 responds after fouling a Houston Rockets player in the first half on March 30, 2025 at Phoenix’s Footprint Center. (Image of Rick Scuteri-Immagn)
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The Suns have not won a conference championship since 2021. They let go of three coaches in three years.
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