The Phoenix Suns fired head coach Frank Vogel after being swept by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs. The roster, which added Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, struggled to compete in the Western Conference.
Phoenix's depth concerns and lack of size up front were exposed in the playoffs. Dismissing Vogel gives them a chance to make adjustments, with Mike Budenholzer emerging as a top candidate to replace him.