On Friday, Chris Haynes reported that Phoenix Suns coach Mike Budenholzer called star Devin Booker into a meeting a few weeks ago and asked Booker to tone down he vocal he is on the court and during timeouts, which shocked Booker.

According to NBA insider John Gambadoro, people within the Phoenix Suns say head coach Mike Budenholzer is miserable to deal with. The Suns fired Frank Vogel after one season and hired Budenholzer, who won the 2021 championship with the Milwaukee Bucks against Phoenix.

Mike Budenholzer was brutally honest about the Suns downward spiral coming out of the All-Star break and losing Thursday's game.

NBA insider Chris Haynes reported Budenholzer told Booker he was being “too vocal on the court and during timeout huddles,” telling the four-time All-Star to “tone it down” and allow the coaches’ voices “to be heard.”

Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant knew his future would be even more a topic of conversation after being in trade talks and nixing a return to the Golden State Warriors.

According to Haynes, Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer recently conducted ... talking,” Booker said after the Suns’ loss to the New Orleans Pelicans at home. “Things get tough, we get quiet ...

The Phoenix Suns hired head coach Mike Budenholzer to unlock the team's offensive firepower. Under the defensive nous of Frank Vogel, the Kevin Durant-led roster stumbled in the 2024 postseason, falling to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the opening round.

Sources: Weeks ago Suns coach Mike Budenholzer called a meeting with Devin Booker imploring he tone it down vocally, leaving the star shocked. Inside that meeting which provides context to Booker’s postgame remarks on communicating. #haynesbriefs Brought to you by @MoveInsoles pic.twitter.com/sVlTWB4Mrh

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The noise keeps getting louder, and that probably won't change the rest of the season. This time, it features Devin Booker.

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker was asked by coach Mike Budenholzer weeks ago to tone down his chatter, according to Chris Haynes.