The Phoenix Suns have fired head coach Mike Budenholzer, marking their fourth head coach since 2019. Budenholzer's disconnect with the team led to his dismissal, prompting the Suns to begin a wide-ranging coaching search. Potential candidates for the coaching role include Mike Malone, Taylor Jenkins, Steve Nash, Micah Nori, Jason Terry, Todd Golden, and Tom Izzo.
Malone, who previously won a championship in 2023 with Denver, and Jenkins, recently let go by the Grizzlies, are among the coaches being considered. Nash, a former Suns player with ties to the organization, is also a viable candidate. Other options like Nori, Terry, Golden, and Izzo have been mentioned as potential replacements for Budenholzer, reflecting the diverse pool of candidates the Suns are exploring for their next head coach.