The Suns hired Frank Vogel in June 2023 on a deal worth a reported $31 million over five years. He did lead the team to the playoffs with a 49-33 record in the regular season, but a first-round sweep at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves led to his firing.

The Phoenix Suns have parted ways with veteran coach Mike Budenholzer following one dismal season that featured a fast start before a maddening slide for a high-priced roster that included Kevin Durant,

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.