The Phoenix Suns have parted ways with head coach Mike Budenholzer after a disappointing 36-46 season, missing both the playoffs and the play-in tournament. Budenholzer, who was hired less than a year ago on a lucrative five-year deal, is the third consecutive coach to be dismissed by the franchise following similar disappointing performances. The Suns' high-profile roster, featuring stars like Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal, failed to meet expectations, especially after reaching the NBA Finals in 2021. The team's playoff struggles continue as the roster has largely changed since then.
The Suns have fired head coach Mike Budenholzer after they finished with a 36-46 record, missing the playoffs and the play-in tournament by three games.
It's the third consecutive season that Phoenix has fired its head coach, as Monty Williams was canned after a 45-37 season the year before Vogel took over.
The franchise hired Budenholzer on a five-year deal for more than $50 million less than a year ago following a 49-33 season and a first-round playoff exit.
Since then, the Suns have not made it past the second round in the Western Conference and the roster has almost completely turned over aside from the 28-year-old Booker.
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