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11 best available NBA coaches in 2025

2025-04-17

The 2024-25 NBA season began with three new head coaches: JJ Redick with the Lakers, Jordi Fernandez with the Nets, and Charles Lee with the Hornets. However, as the season progressed, the Kings decided to part ways with Mike Brown, while the Grizzlies and Nuggets surprised many by firing their winningest coaches in franchise history, Taylor Jenkins and Michael Malone, just before the playoffs.
Mike Budenholzer reportedly accused Jusuf Nurkic of being a 'Bad Teammate'

2025-04-15

The Phoenix Suns have fired head coach Mike Budenholzer after an underwhelming and disappointing lone season with the team. Following his dismissal, several reports have emerged shedding light on his turbulent tenure in Phoenix, including allegations of a strained relationship with former Suns center Jusuf Nurkic.
Phoenix Suns owe fired Mike Budenholzer $40 million over next 4 years

2025-04-14

The Phoenix Suns have fired head coach Mike Budenholzer after a disappointing season, which saw them finish outside of the play-in picture.
Phoenix Suns not interested in hiring Taylor Jenkins or Mike Malone as head coach

2025-04-14

The Phoenix Suns fired head coach Mike Budenholzer today as they begin a roster and leadership overhaul following a disappointing season. Early reports suggest the Suns are unlikely to pursue another veteran coach after back-to-back firings of Frank Vogel and Budenholzer. Instead, the organization appears poised to take a different approach in selecting its next head coach.
Phoenix Suns part ways with Mike Budenholzer

2025-04-14

The Phoenix Suns have fired head coach Mike Budenholzer after just one season, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The Suns have issued the following statement on Mike Budenholzer's dismissal: "Competing at the highest level remains our goal and we failed to meet expectations this season. Our fans deserve better. Change is needed."
Budenholzer on his job security with Suns: 'I don't think there's an answer to that"

2025-03-29

The Phoenix Suns are enduring a particularly difficult season, falling far short of the expectations set before the campaign began.
Kevin Durant on his communication with head coach: 'I'm not telling him what to do'

2025-03-19

Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant discussed his relationship and communication with head coach Mike Budenholzer during a media session at the team's practice. Durant emphasized that his role is not to command or dictate what the coach should do but to offer suggestions that may help the team.
Bradley Beal injury update: Coach comments on it

2025-03-18

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal will miss at least one week after suffering a left hamstring injury during Sunday’s loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, said coach Mike Budenhlozer per ESPN. "We'll evaluate him in one week," Budenholzer said of Beal. "He had an MRI today, and we'll be hopeful that this next week goes well, and reevaluate him then."
Mike Budenholzer stays confident in Suns, delivers key message to his team

2025-03-17

The Phoenix Suns' challenging season continues as they struggled to mount a stronger challenge and ultimately lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 96-107 on Sunday. After the game, Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer emphasized that while the team has the talent to compete in the playoffs, they need to focus and start winning games in order to turn that talent into results.
Devin Booker left shocked by ridiculous request from Suns head coach

2025-02-28

The Phoenix Suns are struggling this season, currently sitting outside the top 10 in the highly competitive Western Conference.
Mike Budenholzer on Suns' struggles: 'We haven’t played well enough'

2025-02-28

Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer is not holding back as his team faces a difficult stretch in the 2024-25 NBA season. Since returning from the All-Star break, the Suns have struggled, posting a 1-3 record that includes a disappointing three-game losing streak. Their only win during this stretch came against the Chicago Bulls, a nail-biter that was far from convincing.
Jusuf Nurkic says his relationship with coach is non-existent

2025-01-26

Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic addressed his current situation with a team after the win against the Washington Wizards 119-109.  Nurkic said he and coach Mike Budenholzer didn't talk for 2 months after his role went from a starting center to not getting minutes in a matter of days. 
Bradley Beal on coming off the bench: 'It's a little difficult'

2025-01-07

Three-time NBA All-Star Bradley Beal, who has been a starter his whole career, was sent to the bench by Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer. But it doesn't seem to make him play worse. Following the Suns 109-99 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, Beal dropped a team-high 25 points in 30 minutes. He talked to AZCentral's Duane Rankin about the coach's decision to make him come off the bench. 
Mike Budenholzer salary revealed

2024-05-11

The details of Mike Budenholzer's new contract at the Phoenix Suns have been revealed. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the experienced coach will sign a five-year, $50 million deal with the Suns. The Suns suffered an early exit to the season after being swept 4-0 by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the NBA playoffs.
Mike Budenholzer expected to become Suns coach

2024-05-10

Phoenix Suns are poised to hire a new coach, Mike Budenholzer, after sacking Frank Vogel. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Suns plan to recruit Budenholzer on an 8-figure deal. The Suns suffered an early exit to the season after being swept 4-0 by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the NBA playoffs.
Suns targeting Mike Budenholzer for head coach vacancy

2024-05-09

Mike Budenholzer has emerged as the frontrunner to become the next coach of the Phoenix Suns, according to ESPN'S Adrian Wojnarowski. The Suns had just fired Frank Vogel and are now in talks with Budenholzer that are "expected to move quickly." The report also claims that Budenholzer is already working on assembling his coaching staff.
NBA rumors: Three head coach targets for Brooklyn Nets

2024-04-13

Brooklyn Nets are looking for a new captain to take the helm of the team as a head coach. According to Shams Chanaria of The Athletic, the Nets are favorable towards three candidates: Mike Budenholzer, Kevin Young, and Jordi Fernandez. Joe Tsai, the owner of the Nets, is conducting personal meetings with all three coaches to determine the most feasible one for the job.
Mike Budenholzer, Nick Nurse among Williams' possible replacements at Suns

2023-05-14

A few hours after the announcement of the dismissal of Monty Williams, TNT delivered the first names on the Phoenix Suns' shortlist to replace him. The new owner of the franchise, Mat Ishbia would be the only one at the helm to designate his successor and if Marc Stein had mentioned Tyronn Lue as a potential frontrunner, the report cites three technicians who could take over.
Mike Budenholzer fired by Bucks

2023-05-05

The Milwaukee Bucks have fired coach Mike Budenholzer just over a week after their stunning first-round playoff loss to the Miami Heat spoiled a season in which they owned the NBA's best record.
Mike Budenholzer suffered personal tragedy during playoff series vs. Heat

2023-04-29

Mike Budenholzer, the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, has confirmed to The Athletic that one of his brothers died in a car accident during the team's first-round playoff series loss to the Miami Heat. The 53-year-old Budenholzer has not disclosed which of his three brothers passed away or the details surrounding the accident.
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