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The New York Knicks could see one of their former head coaches back in that role with another team next season. CBS Sports writer Sam Quinn named former Knicks head coach David Fizdale as an option for the Phoenix Suns after they fired Mike Budenholzer just one season after bringing him aboard.

Miami Heat News / Basketball Network / December 28

'Dwyane and LeBron tried to kill each other' - David Fizdale calls Miami Heat's military base training camp the best he's seen

After their 2006 NBA championship, early playoff exits and inconsistency plagued the Miami Heat, forcing Pat Riley, now the team's president, to make a bold move in 2010.

Phoenix Suns News / Larry Brown Sports / May 29

Mike Budenholzer to retain high-profile Suns assistant

The assistant had spent last season as a member of former head coach Frank Vogel’s staff.

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Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Rumors / May 29

David Fizdale to remain with Suns as assistant coach

When Frank Vogel was hired by the Suns in 2023-24, Fizdale joined him as an assistant.

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Chicago Bulls News / Larry Brown Sports / May 19

Report links David Fizdale with Eastern Conference team

David Fizdale could soon find his way back into the East.

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Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Wire / May 14

David Fizdale Yet To Accept Suns’ Front-Office Offer

Former NBA coach and Phoenix Suns assistant David Fizdale has yet to accept the offer of a front office position after being let go as an assistant with the team, per NBA reporter Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic.

Phoenix Suns News / Larry Brown Sports / May 10

What does Mike Budenholzer hiring mean for key Suns assistant?

Assistant coach David Fizdale, who served under Vogel, is reportedly expected to receive an offer for a new front office role with the team.

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NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / February 2, 2024

Elfrid Payton Details Mixed-Up World of David Fizdale's Knicks

The New York Knicks currently stand as far and away the hottest team in the NBA: Thursday's comeback victory over the Indiana Pacers was one of their most impressive yet, erasing a deficit that reached as high as 15 before Jalen Brunson's 40-point output proved to be enough to stifle an upset bid.

Utah Jazz News / Yardbarker / June 28, 2022

Jazz hire Will Hardy as HC, David Fizdale as associate GM

Jazz hire former Celtics assistant Will Hardy as next head coach, David Fizdale as associate GM

Will Hardy served as Celtics head coach Ime Udoka's top assistant for one season.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / June 30, 2021

Lakers finalizing deal to hire David Fizdale as assistant

Lakers reportedly finalizing deal to hire David Fizdale as assistant coach

The 47-year-old was likely a top target for L.A. this offseason because of his experience working with LeBron James as an assistant for the Miami Heat from 2008-2016.

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