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Phoenix Suns hire Cavaliers assistant Jordan Ott as head coach

The former Cavaliers assistant will emphasize player development with an eye toward roster changes

Summer League head coach Jordan Ott of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half of a 2024 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 18, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Overview

  • Ott replaces Mike Budenholzer as Phoenix’s fourth head coach in four seasons after a 36-46 campaign and missed playoffs.
  • Ott spent 2024-25 with the Cleveland Cavaliers under Coach of the Year Kenny Atkinson, contributing to a 64-18 regular-season record.
  • Known for defensive scheming and player development, Ott’s résumé includes stops with the Hawks, Nets and Lakers.
  • All-star guard Devin Booker reportedly backed Ott’s hire, signaling a franchise sweepstakes for continuity around its core.
  • Owner Mat Ishbia and GM Brian Gregory cited Ott’s Michigan State ties and NBA pedigree as they prepare to explore trades involving Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal.