After an involved process, the Suns have tabbed their next lead man.
Longtime NBA assistant coach Jordan Ott has been hired as Phoenix's next head coach, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Ott is set to become the Suns' fourth head coach in as many years, succeeding Mike Budenholzer, Frank Vogel, and Monty Williams.
Ott comes to Phoenix after spending one season on Kenny Atkinson's Cavaliers staff. Here is more to know about the Suns' new head coach, who was hired ahead of what could be a transitional offseason.
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Who is Jordan Ott?
Ott is the new head coach of the Suns, with news of his hire surfacing on Wednesday, June 4.
A native of McConnellsburg, Penn., Ott received his undergraduate degree from Penn State before receiving his master's degree at Michigan State. Notably, Suns owner Mat Ishbia is one of Michigan State's most notable alumni.
Throughout a coaching career that spans over a decade, Ott has garnered a reputation for "offensive and defensive creativity, player development and communication," according to Charania's report.
While Kevin Durant is believed to be on his way out of Phoenix, Suns all-time leading scorer Devin Booker reportedly aided in the hiring process, suggesting a commitment to the franchise through an era of uncertainty.
Suns franchise cornerstone Devin Booker was involved in the search process during the final stages and stamped Ott as his top choice as well, sources said. Ott has been on NBA coaching staffs with the Hawks, Nets, Lakers and Cavaliers since 2012. https://t.co/zMNBy9lHrA
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 4, 2025
After a season marred by injury, the Suns finished with a 36-46 record in 2024-25, snapping a streak of four consecutive postseason appearances.
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Jordan Ott coaching timeline
| Years | Team | Role |
| 2013-16 | Hawks | Video coordinator |
| 2016-2022 | Nets | Assistant coach |
| 2022-24 | Lakers | Assistant coach |
| 2024-25 | Cavaliers | Assistant coach |
| 2025-Present | Suns | Head coach |