The Phoenix Suns, despite entering the season with championship expectations, were swept in the first round of the NBA playoffs. This disappointing performance has led to intense speculation about the future of head coach Frank Vogel. Reports suggest his job is in jeopardy after just one season, amid criticisms of his handling of the team, including a locker-room eruption after an April 9 loss, and its offensive struggles. The Suns, built around a trio of stars and having acquired Bradley Beal last summer, failed to find a cohesive identity throughout the season, culminating in a playoff exit that exposed internal flaws and has raised questions about potential coaching and roster changes.
The Suns — and their internal flaws — were exposed when it mattered most. And now Phoenix has to pick up the pieces. Does that include a coaching change? Roster shuffles? @ShamsCharania and @DougHaller have more ⤵️ https://t.co/RPZ6pj7JJ2 https://t.co/Bam4wgC5jI
Should the Suns fire Frank Vogel? 5 pressing questions following Phoenix playoff sweep https://t.co/eQW9QYOyj4 via @azcentral @SayingMoore
Analysis by Ben Golliver: Phoenix went all in last summer when it acquired Bradley Beal in a trade with the Wizards. After the Suns were swept out of the NBA playoffs, it’s clear the gambit didn’t work. https://t.co/OTiWk78RPk
Inside the Suns' disappointing season and what lies ahead for Frank Vogel, Big 3 and more. (Woof.) https://t.co/TAYpNHwE0Q
Built around a trio of stars, the Suns were expected to contend for an NBA title. Instead, they spent the entire season struggling to find an identity, and in the process, lost some trust in Frank Vogel. @ShamsCharania and @DougHaller have more ⤵️ https://t.co/RPZ6pj7JJ2 https://t.co/ToJG3e8eu9
Will #Suns HC Frank Vogel have a job in Phoenix next season? https://t.co/CikfPhJbiB
Frank Vogel’s locker-room eruption after an April 9 loss left his Suns rolling their eyes. One player even told The Athletic he had to keep from laughing. It was a microcosm of what went wrong in Phoenix this year. ✍️ @ShamsCharania | @DougHaller https://t.co/RPZ6pj7JJ2 https://t.co/nonBiiR5fA
Inside the waning voice of Frank Vogel, offensive issues around the Suns and their Big 3, and what comes next for one of the NBA’s most expensive rosters after a first-round sweep — with @DougHaller at @TheAthletic: https://t.co/HCS0dJGrso
Phoenix Suns swept in first round after having championship expectations. What's next? https://t.co/TnHyqldkva
Report: Phoenix Suns coach Frank Vogel's job 'very much may be in jeopardy' https://t.co/64cMKEkyIi
"Fans livid as Phoenix Suns loss away from season of high expectations abruptly ending." (via @DuaneRankin) https://t.co/STOCQrT0AU
There is increasing buzz around the league that the Suns will fire Frank Vogel after one season, per @wojespn. https://t.co/fAK1p8HRFJ
.@wojespn on Frank Vogel's future with the Phoenix Suns: https://t.co/mPlqRDBCdu
Fans livid as Phoenix Suns loss away from season of high expectations abruptly ending https://t.co/aWHwVgtI0H via @azcentral @DuaneRankin