PHOENIX—Recently, there has been notable tension and drama between the Phoenix Suns’ players and their head coach, Mike Budenholzer. This culminated in an altercation between Kevin Durant and the head coach after Durant assisted to his teammate, Mason Plumlee, during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at home.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Durant returned to the bench where Budenholzer stood, speaking with him. Budenholzer attempted to comfort Durant, who jerked his left arm away to create space.
After the @KDTrey5 assist to Plumlee, Mike Budenholzer and Durant exchange some harsh words. See for yourself ???? ! #durant #suns #kd ???? @jrussellTV pic.twitter.com/88N0o1qWJ5
— Burn City Sports (@BurnCitySports) March 5, 2025
There had been reports where Budenholzer told Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker to be less vocal in the locker room.
The Phoenix Suns are currently 11th in the standings with a 28-33 record and are close to missing the postseason for the first time since 2020. They are also trailing the LA Clippers at halftime, 65-49.
Rumors are circulating that the Suns may trade Kevin Durant during the offseason and focus on retooling around Booker, who has been with the franchise since he was drafted in 2015. Additionally, Phoenix could consider making a change at the head coach position, potentially firing its third head coach in three years.
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Reporter Aya Abdeen covers the Phoenix Mercury, Arizona State Athletics and more for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @ayabdeen, and on Bluesky, @ayabdeen.bsky.social.Â
