Frank Vogel

2024 - 5 - 9

Suns Shake-Up: Frank Vogel Out, Mike Budenholzer In?

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Suns make a surprising move by parting ways with coach Frank Vogel and reportedly eyeing Mike Budenholzer as a replacement. What led to this sudden change in Phoenix? Find out more!

The Phoenix Suns have made a bold move by parting ways with coach Frank Vogel after just one season. Vogel guided the Suns to a No. 6 seed in the West but faced a first-round elimination in the playoffs. The decision to let go of Vogel comes after a disappointing playoff performance, with the Suns being swept by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Reports suggest that the Suns are now targeting former Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer to take over the coaching reins.

The abrupt departure of Vogel has left fans speculating about the team's future and the reasons behind the sudden change. With key players like Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal in the mix, questions arise about the team dynamic and player-coach relationships. The Suns now face the challenge of finding the right leader to steer the team towards success in the upcoming seasons.

As the Phoenix Suns seek a new head coach, the spotlight shifts to Mike Budenholzer as the potential replacement for Frank Vogel. Budenholzer's coaching experience and strategies could bring a fresh perspective to the team and revitalize their performance on the court. With the NBA offseason in full swing, all eyes are on the Suns as they navigate through this coaching transition and prepare for the next chapter in their journey to championship contention.

In a surprising turn of events, the Suns' decision to fire Vogel highlights the competitive nature of the NBA and the high expectations set for teams aiming for the championship. The search for a new coach signifies the team's commitment to continuous improvement and reshaping their path to success in the highly competitive league.

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Suns part ways with coach Frank Vogel | NBA.com (NBA.com)

In his 1 season in Phoenix, Frank Vogel guided the Suns to a No. 6 seed in the West before a first-round elimination in the playoffs.

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Suns reportedly targeting Mike Budenholzer to replace Frank Vogel ... (NBC Southern California)

The Phoenix Suns fired head coach Frank Vogel after being swept by the Minnesota Timberwolves in Round 1 of the 2024 NBA playoffs.

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Suns fire coach Frank Vogel after being swept in first round - ESPN (ESPN)

The Suns have fired head coach Frank Vogel after one season, the team announced Thursday, and former Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer is the primary target to ...

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Phoenix Suns Fire Head Coach Frank Vogel After One Season (Forbes)

His dismissal comes a week after Suns owner Mat Ishbia and General Manager James Jones conducted their end-of-season media session. During those interviews, ...

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Suns have to hope Frank Vogel's exit fixes broken team dynamic (Arizona Sports)

If Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal aren't fully bought in with the coach, then what were the Suns doing here?

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Phoenix Suns fire head coach Frank Vogel (Arizona's Family)

In a statement on Thursday afternoon, the Suns announced that Frank Vogel would be dismissed and won't return for the next season.

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Phoenix Suns fire coach Frank Vogel after 1 season (FOXSports.com)

Frank Vogel's tenure as coach of the Phoenix Suns is done after one disappointing season that ended without a playoff victory.

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Suns fire coach Frank Vogel after first-round sweep against ... (CBSSports.com)

The decision comes after a disappointing season in which the Suns, who expected to compete for the NBA championship, were swept out of the first round by a ...

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Report: Suns fire head coach Frank Vogel after 1st-round playoff ... (Yahoo Sports)

Frank Vogel's out after one season in Phoenix failed to produce a playoff win.

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Phoenix Suns Fire Frank Vogel (Sports Illustrated)

PHOENIX -- After weeks of speculation, the Phoenix Suns are making their final decision on the future of head coach Frank Vogel.

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Suns fire Frank Vogel after one season that fell short of expectations (The Washington Post)

Phoenix entered the season as NBA title contenders, but it never hit its stride with Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal.

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NBA Rumors: Mike Budenholzer, Suns to Agree to HC Contract After ... (Bleacher Report)

The Phoenix Suns have their Frank Vogel replacement. The team plans to hire Mike Budenholzer on a deal that is expected to approach eight figures annually,โ€ฆ

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Suns hiring Mike Budenholzer less than 24 hours after firing Frank ... (New York Post)

The Suns are planning to hire Mike Budenholzer as their next head coach, The Athletic reported less than 24 hours after it was announced the team was firing ...

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Suns do right by firing Frank Vogel, bringing in Mike Budenholzer (Arizona Sports)

If Mike Budenholzer somehow steers this pricey, finicky team to a championship, he will become a fairy tale, a legitimate hometown hero.

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