The Phoenix Suns have fired Mike Budenholzer, the team announced Monday. This marks the third consecutive season in which the Suns have fired a head coach. In 2023, mere months after Matt Ishbia took over the team,

"Phoenix is expected to engage in trade conversations involving Durant," ESPN's Shams Charania wrote. "Multiple teams will seriously pursue Durant, who finished another stellar season, and the franchise is expected to work with Durant and his business partner and Boardroom CEO Rich Kleiman on the next landing spot for the future Hall of Famer."

Holiday's arrival led to the Bucks winning the only championship of Budenholzer's head coaching career. That victory actually came at the expense of the Suns too. The six-time All-NBA defender had plenty of crucial moments during the 2021 NBA Finals.