The Phoenix Sans they will not continue with the Mike Bundenholzer On their bench, after their failed season that left them out of the NBA Play in.
Although the Suns have one of the most “strongest” triads in the NBA (Durad-Buker-Bill), Mike Bundenholzer could not find balance and the proper “chemistry” to lead the team to the play-offs, closing the regular season with a record of 36-46.
The day after the completion of the regular season, the Suns administration informed that their collaboration with former coach Yiannis Antetokounbos would be resolved (they won the 2021 championship together) and has already entered the interview process to end up in his “successor”.
“Playing at the highest level remains our goal and we failed to meet the expectations this season. Our fans are worth better. Change is needed,” the team said in its announcement on Monday (14.04.2025).
The Suns finished the 11th season in the western region, three wins away from the Play-In tournament in Budenholzer’s unique season as a lead coach. He was hired to replace Frank Vogel, who was also fired after a season last year.
BREAKING: The Phoenix Suns have fired head coach Mike Budenholzer after finishing in 11th place with a 36-46 record in his one season, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/ocySLmWDQI
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 14, 2025
Phoenix will look for its fourth coach in four seasons and eighth from 2015/16, in the first season of the Davin Booker star in the NBA.
It is also possible for the Suns to accept bids for Durant in the summer and has to find out what to do with Bill, who has two years of contract for $ 110 million. Durant still has $ 54.7 million for the 2025-26 season in the last year of his existing contract.