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Mike Budenholzer

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Has Mike Budenholzer already decided on his next coaching job?

Mike Budenholzer is in demand by multiple teams, but he may have already decided on his next job. Budenholzer is the frontrunner to become the new head coach of the Phoenix Suns, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The former Milwaukee Bucks …

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Suns expected to target former NBA champion coach

The Phoenix Suns appear likely to target experience after firing coach Frank Vogel on Thursday, judging by one note on a big-name potential replacement. Former Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer is expected to be a “prominent part” of …

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Ex-NBA champion favored to become next Lakers head coach

A former NBA championship-winning coach is favored to become the next Los Angeles Lakers head coach. The Lakers on Friday announced the firing of Darvin Ham as their head coach. That was an outcome that had been expected since the team lost in five …

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4 potential candidates emerge for Lakers head coach job

Four potential candidates have already been linked to the Los Angeles Lakers head coach job in light of Darvin Ham’s dismissal. Shams Charania and Jovan Buha of The Athletic reported Friday that the Lakers plan to conduct an “extensive …

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Nets choosing between 3 favorites for head coach position

The Brooklyn Nets are reportedly closing in on naming a new head coach, with three names emerging as favorites for the job. Former Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer is among the three finalists for the Nets job, according to Shams Charania of …

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Nets could hire ex-NBA champion head coach to replace Jacque Vaughn?

The Brooklyn Nets may be going for the only NBA champion head coach of the last decade who is currently unemployed. In a column this week, Jake Fischer of Yahoo! Sports mentioned Mike Budenholzer’s name in connection with Brooklyn’s head …

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Report: 3 ex-NBA champions among Sixers’ head coach candidates

The Philadelphia 76ers are searching for a new head coach, and it sounds like they may give priority to experienced candidates. The Sixers on Tuesday fired Doc Rivers following the 61-year-old’s third season with the team. According to …

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1 playoff team not expected to pursue Mike Budenholzer

Mike Budenholzer is one of the top candidates available on the job market, but one playoff team that seems like a reasonable landing spot for him reportedly is not interested. Phoenix sports radio host John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 said …

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Giannis Antetokounmpo shares heartfelt message to Mike Budenholzer

Giannis Antetokounmpo will be playing for a new head coach next season, and the Milwaukee Bucks star took a moment on Monday to pay tribute to his old one. Antetokounmpo tweeted out a photo late Tuesday night of him and Mike Budenholzer embracing …

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Mike Budenholzer firing continues alarming streak

The Milwaukee Bucks continued an alarming trend when they fired head coach Mike Budenholzer this week. With Budenholzer’s firing, Steve Kerr is now the only head coach to win an NBA championship in the last four years who is still in the same job. …

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Damian Lillard speaks out against Bucks’ firing of Mike Budenholzer

Damian Lillard does not like what he is seeing elsewhere in the NBA right now. The Milwaukee Bucks made the major announcement on Thursday that they have decided to part with head coach Mike Budenholzer after five seasons in charge. Budenholzer led …

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Do the Bucks already have their eyes on a specific replacement for Budenholzer?

The Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday announced the firing of head coach Mike Budenholzer. They may have felt confident about making the move because of who is available. Just two weeks ago, the Toronto Raptors parted ways with Nick Nurse. Nurse coached …

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Bucks make major change after first-round playoff exit

The Milwaukee Bucks have decided to make a major change following their disappointing postseason performance this year. The Bucks anounced on Thursday that they are firing Mike Budenholzer as their head coach. The team said in their press release …

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Mike Budenholzer suffered family tragedy in middle of Bucks’ playoff series

Some sad family news has emerged about Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer. Los Angeles Lakers coach Darvin Ham revealed Friday that Budenholzer’s brother recently died. Ham, a one-time Bucks assistant under Budenholzer, remains close …

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Mike Budenholzer could be fired by Bucks after first-round upset?

The Milwaukee Bucks fell victim to a shocking upset in the Eastern Conference first round against the Miami Heat, and that outcome could apparently cost coach Mike Budenholzer his job. In an appearance on Bally Sports’ “The Rally,” …

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Bucks coach admits to making big mistake during Game 5 loss

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer admitted to making a big mistake late in his team’s 128-126 overtime loss to the Miami Heat in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series on Wednesday night. The Bucks were leading …

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