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Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer directs the team during the first half against the Phoenix Suns in Game 4 of basketball's NBA Finals on July 14, 2021, in Milwaukee. Budenholzer has agreed to coach the Suns, according to multiple reports, as the franchise turns to the man who beat them in the 2021 NBA Finals. Budenholzer replaces Frank Vogel, who was fired Thursday, May 9, 2024, after one season. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash, File)

Mike Budenholzer agrees to coach Phoenix Suns

By David Brandt - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns head coach Frank Vogel walks toward the bench during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Suns fire coach Frank Vogel after getting swept out of the playoffs in the opening round

By David Brandt - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers coach Frank Vogel walks along the sideline during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco, Thursday, April 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Lakers fire title-winning coach Frank Vogel after three seasons

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday Jan. 15, 2022, in Denver. The Nuggets won 133-96. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Vogel benches Westbrook in Lakers loss

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, upper left, shoots as Toronto Raptors forward Stanley Johnson, lower left, and guard Rodney Hood defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, May 2, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) **FILE**

‘We can’t worry’: At No. 7 in West, Lakers may face play-in

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James dribble the ball during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings on Friday, April 30, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

James out, Schröder enters virus protocol for reeling Lakers

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers center Montrezl Harrell pulls a rebound away from Charlotte Hornets center Bismack Biyombo during the second half in an NBA basketball game on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Kuzma nets 24, lifts Lakers past short-handed Hornets 101-93

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

RETRANSMISSION TO CORRECT LAKERS PLAYER WHO WAS EJECTED TO MONTREZL HARRELL - Officials separate Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. (33) and Los Angeles Lakers center Montrezl Harrell (15) after Raptor's OG Anunoby (3) threw Lakers' Dennis Schroder (17) to the floor after a foul during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. Toronto Raptors OG Anunoby and Los Angeles Lakers Montrezl Harrell were ejected.(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Lakers build big early lead, cruise past Raptors 110-101

By DICK SCANLON - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) handles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks (24) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Lakers stretch winning streak to 4, beat Grizzlies 94-92

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel, center, watches the action during the first half of an NBA conference final playoff basketball game between the Lakers and the Denver Nuggets Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

At long last, Lakers’ Frank Vogel set to see the NBA Finals

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) questions a call during the second half of an NBA conference semifinal playoff basketball game against the Houston Rockets Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LeBron, Rondo spark Lakers to 112-102 victory over Rockets

Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith dribbles to the basket during the first quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers in Cleveland. J.R. Smith has joined LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers for their championship push. The Lakers announced their long-anticipated signing of Smith as a substitute player on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, the first day allowed under the rules of the NBA's summer restart. (AP Photo/Scott R. Galvin, File)

Lakers add veteran J.R. Smith for Orlando championship push

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee hangs from the rim after a dunk in front of Sacramento Kings forward Nemanja Bjelica during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

James has a triple-double, Lakers throttle Kings 129-113

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

A mural of the late Kobe Bryant is seen on a building near Staples Center, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, in Los Angeles. Bryant, the 18-time NBA All-Star who won five championships and became one of the greatest basketball players of his generation during a 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Sunday. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

Lakers return to practice amid grief over Bryant’s death

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (0) shoots in front of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Terrance Ferguson, center, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Lakers top Thunder 125-110 without LeBron, Anthony Davis

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James reacts to a dunk against the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

James, Davis each score 25, Lakers beat Nuggets 105-96

By MICHAEL KELLY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers NBA basketball team general manager Rob Pelinka, left, introduces Frank Vogel as the Lakers new head coach at their training facility in El Segundo, Calif., Monday, May 20, 2019. (Scott Varley/The Orange County Register/SCNG via AP)

Vogel introduction caught up in ongoing Lakers drama

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2017, file photo, Orlando Magic coach Frank Vogel watches his team play the Brooklyn Nets during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla. A person familiar with the search says the Los Angeles Lakers have hired Vogel as coach. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday, May 11, because the hiring has not been announced. Vogel flew to Los Angeles on Thursday. The 45-year old Vogel did not coach last season following two years with the Magic. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

AP source: Lakers hire Frank Vogel as coach

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2017, file photo, Orlando Magic coach Frank Vogel signals from the sideline during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia. A person familiar with the search says Vogel will be interviewed for the Lakers head coach opening. The 45-year old Vogel did not coach last season following two years with the Orlando Magic.(AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson, File)

AP Source: Lakers to interview Vogel for coaching job

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2017, file photo, Orlando Magic head coach Frank Vogel waits for an officials explanation on a foul during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Orlando, Fla. The Orlando Magic have fired Frank Vogel after two seasons. The Magic went 25-57 this season, finishing 54-110 under Vogel. The firing was announced Thursday morning, April 12, 2018, the day after the NBA season ended. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay, File)

Magic fire coach Frank Vogel after 6th straight losing year

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press