The Phoenix Suns have made a major coaching move by agreeing to terms with Mike Budenholzer on a lucrative five-year contract worth over $50 million. While the official announcement of Budenholzer’s hire has not yet been made by the team, he is expected to step in and replace Frank Vogel, who was dismissed after just one season with the Suns.
The Suns are wasting no time in their head-coaching search, with Budenholzer already being mentioned as the favorite for the job. If the reported deal goes through, Budenholzer would become the fifth-highest paid coach in the NBA based on average annual value.
This will not be Budenholzer’s first rodeo as a head coach, as he has previous experience leading the Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks. In fact, this will be his third head coaching stint since Mat Ishbia took control of the Suns in February 2023.
Interestingly, Budenholzer is no stranger to the state of Arizona, as he is an Arizona native who grew up in Holbrook in northern Arizona. His father was a successful high school basketball coach, so coaching seems to run in the family.
Overall, this high profile signing is sure to shake things up for the Suns and their fans. With Budenholzer at the helm, the team will be looking to make some serious waves in the NBA. Stay tuned for the official announcement and more details on this exciting development.
