The Phoenix Suns fired Frank Vogel on Thursday, and it seems they already had a alternative lined up once they made the transfer.
Mike Budenholzer will probably be named the following head coach of the Suns, in keeping with a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic. Phoenix is anticipated to make Budenholzer one of many highest-paid coaches within the NBA.
Instantly after the Suns fired Vogel, reviews surfaced that Budenholzer was their high goal. The 54-year-old had drawn curiosity from a number of groups after he took a 12 months off from teaching final season.
Budenholzer is from Arizona, which is probably going one purpose the Suns job appeals to him. He may also have the ability to contend for a championship instantly with a core of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal.
Budenholzer final coached the Milwaukee Bucks from 2018-2023 and gained a championship with the crew in 2021. He coached the Atlanta Hawks for 5 seasons earlier than that.
The Suns went 49-33 of their lone season beneath Vogel and had been swept by the Minnesota Timberwolves within the opening spherical of the playoffs. There was discuss of them doubtlessly buying and selling a star participant this offseason, however they’re extra more likely to construct out their bench and hope Budenholzer can get extra from their Large Three than Vogel did.
