Reports: Mike Budenholzer agrees to become next head coach of Phoenix Suns, replacing Frank Vogel
Mike Budenholzer has agreed to coach the Phoenix Suns, according to multiple reports, as the franchise turns to the man who beat them in the 2021 NBA Finals
By Ap News
Published - May 11, 2024, 12:41 AM ET
Last Updated - May 27, 2024, 12:59 AM EDT
PHOENIX (AP) — Mike Budenholzer has agreed to coach the Phoenix Suns, according to multiple reports, as the franchise turns to the man who beat them in the 2021 NBA Finals.
The 54-year-old Budenholzer replaces Frank Vogel, who was fired Thursday after one season. ESPN and The Athletic both reported that Budenholzer's deal was for five years.
Budenholzer — from Holbrook, Arizona — was coach of the Milwaukee Bucks in 2021 when they roared back from a 2-0 deficit to beat the Suns in the Finals.
Phoenix has never won a championship, advancing to the Finals three times in 56 seasons.
