Mike Budenholzer Makes Honest Statement About Phoenix Suns Future

Mike Budenholzer met with the media after Wednesday's game.

Apr 9, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer reacts during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

On Wednesday night, the Phoenix Suns lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder by a score of 125-112.

The Suns have now been eliminated from play-in (and playoff) contention.

Via Blake Niemann of FOX 10 Phoenix: "Devin Booker and Mike Budenholzer walk off the floor as the Suns are officially eliminated from playoff contention."

Devin Booker and Mike Budenholzer walk off the floor as the Suns are officially eliminated from playoff contention.

⁦@FOX10Phoenix⁩ pic.twitter.com/d1kRHCMBpl

— Blake Niemann (@Blakes_Take2) April 10, 2025

Mike Budenholzer was hired over the offseason to help get the most out of Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and Devin Booker.

With the season ending in a disappointing way, he was asked about his future after Wednesday's loss (h/t Duane Rankin of azcentral).

Reporter: "Have you been assured by Ishbia that you'll be back next year?"

Budenholzer: "No... It's raw. We just lost, it's been a tough season. There's been no conversations. We'll process this and we'll figure out how we can be better."

"It's raw. We just lost. It's been a tough season. There's been no conversations."

Suns coach Mike Budenholzer when asked if Mat Ishbia has assured him he'll be back next season. #Suns pic.twitter.com/88SNsfpZNI

— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) April 10, 2025

The Suns are the 11th seed in the Western Conference with a 35-45 record in 80 games.

They are in the middle of an eight-game losing streak.

On Friday night, the Suns will resume action when they host the San Antonio Spurs.

Via Shane Young of Forbes: "The Phoenix Suns have officially been eliminated from playoff contention.

With over $366 million in salaries and tax penalties combined, this is the most expensive team to *ever* miss the postseason."

The Phoenix Suns have officially been eliminated from playoff contention.

With over $366 million in salaries and tax penalties combined, this is the most expensive team to *ever* miss the postseason.

— Shane Young (@YoungNBA) April 10, 2025

The Suns had been coming off a season where they were swept by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

They will be one of the most intriguing teams to watch over the offseason.