Phoenix Suns Appoint Mike Budenholzer as Head Coach Amid Team Overhaul
The Suns secure Budenholzer with a $50 million deal, aiming for championship success after a disappointing season.
- Mike Budenholzer, former Milwaukee Bucks coach, returns to NBA coaching with a five-year contract to lead the Suns.
- Budenholzer's hiring follows the Suns' swift dismissal of Frank Vogel after a playoff sweep.
- The Suns face financial strains with a high payroll centered around stars Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal.
- Phoenix's management expresses confidence in Budenholzer's ability to elevate the team's performance.
- The appointment marks Budenholzer's third head coaching role, previously leading the Bucks to a 2021 NBA Championship.
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