Kevin Durant, Mike Budenholzer and Phoenix Suns

Phoenix Suns Coach Mike Budenholzer Makes Honest Kevin Durant Statement
Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in California by a score of 107-96. Durant finished the loss with 21 points, nine rebounds and two assists while shooting 6/17 from the field and 2/7 from the three-point range in 37 minutes of playing time.
VIDEO: Cameras Caught ‘Furious’ Kevin Durant Going Off On Mike Budenholzer During Suns Loss To Lakers
During a timeout in the first quarter, Kevin Durant was visibly frustrated and exchanged heated words with Mike Budenholzer.
Mike Budenholzer Sends Message After Kevin Durant Incident in Lakers Game
Despite the Lakers' win, one of the biggest stories from the game comes from the Suns' side, specifically regarding Kevin Durant and head coach Mike Budenholzer. In the first quar
Kevin Durant's frustrations mount as Suns star has another heated moment with coach Mike Budenhozler
Kevin Durant keeps getting caught on camera voicing his frustrations on the Suns sideline. He has pushed back previously on the idea that he has any major issues with Phoenix coach Mike Budenholzer, but whatever the real explanation, KD isn't shy about voicing his displeasure.
Lakers Triumph Over Suns: Implications for Coach Mike Budenholzer
In a thrilling matchup on March 17, the Los Angeles Lakers stunned the Phoenix Suns with a decisive 107-96 victory, snapping their four-game losing streak and raising questions about the future of the Suns' coaching staff.
Kevin Durant, Mike Budenholzer Get Into Heated Argument During Suns Clash vs. Lakers
Even though Durant has played superb individual basketball for the Suns this year, averaging 26.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game on 52.8% shooting from the floor, it hasn't resulted in many wins for Phoenix. Heading into this game against L.A., Phoenix's record was 31-36, good for only 11th place in the Western Conference.
Suns' Kevin Durant Responds to Tense Altercation With Mike Budenholzer
However, the game was almost a footnote compared to the viral altercation between Kevin Durant and Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer. The TNT cameras caught this view of an altercation that seemed to be fiery between the two.
Suns' Kevin Durant blasts 'narratives' on heated argument with Mike Budenholzer
Kevin Durant calmed down all of noise surrounding him and Mike Budenholzer after the Suns' win against the Clippers.
Kevin Durant sparks Suns, defends exchange with Mike Budenholzer
After his competitive fire helped lead the Suns to a comeback win they desperately needed, Kevin Durant criticized the reaction to a brief, heated exchange he had with coach Mike Budenholzer early in Tuesday's game.
NBA rumors: Mike Budenholzer's Suns job security 'questioned' around league
Mike Budenholzer's tenure with the Suns could be over after this season, according to inside sources and Marc Stein.
Mike Budenholzer has had friction with multiple players, including Devin Booker
But the Suns have taken a step back this season, sitting six games behind .500 and in 11th place in the West standings with 16 games remaining in the regular season, beginning with Friday’s ...
Kevin Durant Defends Budenholzer Exchange, Rips 'Narrative' After Win vs. Clippers
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