The Phoenix Suns part ways with head coach Frank Vogel
In a surprising move, the Phoenix Suns have decided to part ways with head coach Frank Vogel after just one season with the team. The decision came 11 days after the Suns were swept in the playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Vogel, who had a five-year, $31 million deal with the Suns, led the team to 49 wins in his only season, tying for the second most by a coach in his first year with a franchise. Despite having star players Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal on the roster, the team underperformed in the playoffs, prompting Suns General Manager James Jones to make a change.
Former Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer is said to be a top candidate to replace Vogel. The Suns are looking for a different approach moving forward, as they aim to make a deeper run in the postseason next year.
Vogel, who has a career coaching record of 479-422 and has previously led teams to the playoffs, is now looking for his next opportunity in the NBA. The Suns, on the other hand, are facing a luxury tax penalty due to their high salary payroll and are considering making changes to their roster in the upcoming offseason.
As the Suns regroup and search for a new head coach, the team is focused on building a competitive roster that can contend for a championship in the near future. Stay tuned for updates on the Suns’ coaching search and offseason moves on Forever Sports Online.
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