Suns hiring Jordan Ott as new head coach

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PHOENIX - Nearly two months after firing Mike Budenholzer, the Phoenix Suns have found his replacement.

The Suns are hiring Cleveland Cavaliers assistant Jordan Ott as their new head coach.

Phoenix confirmed the hire on June 6. It was first reported by ESPN's Shams Charania.

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. The Lakers defeated the (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)

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"Jordan embodies the culture of excellence and accountability we're going to prioritize," Suns owner Mat Ishbia said in a statement. "He is young, hungry and is ready to be an NBA head coach. His track record of developing players, fostering team chemistry, and his understanding of the game at the highest level are essential skills to how we are building for our future."

The Suns had high expectations, but struggled this season, finishing with a 36-46 record.

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Ott becomes the fourth head coach of the Suns in as many seasons. Besides the Cavaliers, Ott worked for the Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers. He also worked under Tom Izzo at Michigan State, where Suns owner Mat Ishbia played as a walk-on in college.