Apr 20, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Frank Vogel looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first half during game one of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
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PHOENIX — After weeks of speculation, the Phoenix Suns are making their final decision on the future of head coach Frank Vogel.
Vogel is out, according to ESPN Adrian Wojnarowksi. The team also confirmed it:
“As we said at the press conference on May 1, team leadership including myself, Josh Bartelstein, and ownership would be looking across basketball operations to determine what changes needed to be made,” said Suns President of Basketball Operations and General Manager James Jones in a statement.
“After a thoughtful review of the season, we concluded that we needed a different head coach for our team. We appreciate Frank’s hard work and commitment.
“We are here to win a championship and last season was way below our expectations. We will continue to evaluate our operation and make the necessary changes to reach our championship-caliber goals. We all take accountability, and it’s my job, along with Josh and ownership, to build a championship team.”
The news comes after Phoenix exited the first round of NBA postseason action in a 4-0 sweep from the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Vogel was brought in on a five-year, $31 million contract last offseason when the Suns decided to move on from then-coach Monty Williams.
