Milwaukee Bucks news: The compelling coaching narrative around the NBA took another major twist on Thursday after it was announced that the Phoenix Suns had decided to part ways with Frank Vogel after just one season at the helm.
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Jan 19, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Frank Vogel looks on as guard Devin Booker (1) walks past him against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

A couple of names have quickly popped up as potential replacements for the one-time NBA champion coach, which includes former Bucks shot-caller Mike Budenholzer. One potential candidate, however, has already been ruled out as Phoenix’s next head coach.

Milwaukee Bucks News: JJ Redick NOT in Consideration for Phoenix Suns HC Opening

USATSI 15885790 168400517 lowresApr 12, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard JJ Redick (17) warms up before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Former Bucks shooting guard JJ Redick is apparently not in the running for the newly-opened post in Phoenix. This is according to Suns insider John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM Phoenix:

Redick, who shot to fame as a podcaster/broadcaster in his post-NBA career, recently indicated that he is open to the possibility of being a head coach in the league. The 39-year-old does not have any professional coaching experience, though, and it appears that the Suns are looking for a more tenured candidate to take on the high-pressure role of coaching Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, and Co.
USATSI 23098396 168400517 lowresApr 23, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Frank Vogel looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter during game two of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Mike Budenholzer Considered Frontrunner for Suns

Milwaukee Bucks, Mike BudenholzerMar 5, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer yells from the bench against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
It appears that it’s actually Budenholzer who is closing in on the Suns coaching job. The one-time NBA champion shot-caller won the Coach of the Year title with the Bucks twice, and he definitely has the resume to take on the high-profile gig in Phoenix.

Bucks fans know Coach Bud well and they know what this man is capable of. The Suns could do far worse than him.

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