Mike Budenholzer (Phoenix Suns)
April 2025
The Phoenix Suns have fired head coach Mike Budenholzer after a disappointing 36–46 season and failure to make the playoffs, despite holding the NBA’s largest payroll.
Budenholzer struggled to connect with the roster, including star Devin Booker. The Suns became just the third team in history to start 8–1 and still miss the postseason. Phoenix will begin a wide-ranging coaching search and explore offseason trades involving Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal as the franchise prepares to retool around Booker.