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New Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams says he is “big on culture” and doesn’t necessarily view the team as a family. Williams, who signed a five-year deal with the Suns, says having a positive culture and building the right habits are important for the Suns. “I’m big on culture. The word family is used […]

In hiring Monty Williams, the Phoenix Suns are now on their fourth head coach in the last five years — which is not exactly a good look. Jeff Hornacek was fired midway through the 2014-15 campaign, clearing the way for Earl Watson. Watson remained the head coach through 2017; however, he was fired three games […]

00The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly talking only shorter-term deals with their coaching candidates after a fallout with frontrunner Tyronn Lue caused talks to dissolve on Wednesday, according to Shams Charania of Stadium. The terms are believed to match LeBron James’ remaining contract, which would be the next three years. The Lakers have "spoken in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly did not consider Tyronn Lue a unanimous favorite for the job over Monty Williams due to one factor in particular. Lue is likely set to join the Lakers, while Williams was named the new coach of the Phoenix Suns. But it appears that Lue wasn’t the overwhelming favorite to earn […]

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly never officially offered Monty Williams the head coaching job, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. Williams signed a five-year deal with the Phoenix Suns last week to become their new head coach. The Lakers, meanwhile, are widely expected to hire former Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue soon. “My understanding […]

Former Phoenix Suns team owner Jerry Colangelo thinks Monty Williams is going to do a fantastic job as the head coach of the Suns. The Suns signed Williams to a five-year deal last week. Colangelo has worked with Williams on Team USA and says 47-year-old is “the whole package.” “He’s the whole package,” Colangelo said, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were reportedly ready to move toward hiring Monty Williams as their new head coach, so they were surprised he signed with the Phoenix Suns, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Williams signed a five-year deal with the Suns. The Lakers are now expected to hire former Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue. […]

The Phoenix Suns finally found their man to call the shots on the sidelines, with Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach Monty Williams agreeing to a five-year deal with the rebuilding franchise. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, Suns owner Robert Sarver owned up to his past mistakes that played a major role in […]

Monty Williams makes his first official statement since accepting the head coaching job of the Phoenix Suns. Williams is is set to take over the Suns next season after agreeing to a reported five-year deal with the team. In his statement, he reveals his excitement to move to Phoenix and “connect with our team and […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown heaped praise on assistant coach Monty Williams, who will be taking a much bigger role next season with another franchise. Williams was hired as the next head coach of the Phoenix Suns, who parted ways with Igor Kokoskov after only a season at the helm. Before he takes over […]

Phoenix Suns general manager James Jones says the organization got a lot better on Friday by hiring Monty Williams as the team’s new head coach. Williams, who is an assistant coach with the Philadelphia 76ers, signed a five-year deal with the Suns on Friday. He will stay with the Sixers throughout their playoff run. "We […]

Golden State Warriors superstar small forward Kevin Durant says the Phoenix Suns made a great move by hiring Monty Williams as their new head coach. Durant worked with Williams during the 2015-16 season on the Oklahoma City Thunder. Williams was an assistant coach on OKC that season: Kevin Durant on Phoenix hiring Monty Williams, who […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown praised his trusty assistant Monty Williams after the Phoenix Suns announced his agreement to become their next head coach, signing him to a five-year deal. This is Brown’s first year with Williams as his assistant, but the Aussie-born coach spoke very highly of his character and work ethic. “I’ve […]

Despite accepting his new role as the next head coach of the Phoenix Suns, Monty Williams will remain with the Philadelphia 76ers for the rest of their postseason, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Much like Luke Walton did when first hired by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2016, Williams will coach out his contract with […]

The Phoenix Suns are finalizing a deal with Philadelphia 76ers assistant Monty Williams to become their next head coach, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The deal is reportedly for five years, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Williams will be the fifth head coach hired in the last five years for the organization, congruent […]

There’s a strong chance Monty Williams will be the next head coach of the Phoenix Suns. Marc Stein of New York Times reported about the development on Wednesday, citing that Williams to the Suns is gaining momentum. He also pointed out that the current Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach has the luxury to choose where he […]

Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach Monty Williams remains to be one of the hottest names in the market for teams that are in search of a new head coach for next season. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Phoenix Suns are one of the frontrunners to sign Williams, with the team set to interview […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have already interviewed former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue and Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach Monty Williams; however, they appear unready to make a decision. Lue had his second interview on Wednesday, while Williams had his turn for a second meeting on Thursday. But while the search appears focused on the […]

Members of the Phoenix Suns will reportedly travel to Toronto on Friday to meet with Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach Monty Williams, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Williams and the Sixers will take on the Toronto Raptors in the second round of the playoffs. Games 1 and 2 are in Toronto. Williams is reportedly the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly sending a big contingent to Philadelphia on Thursday for Monty Williams’ second interview for the head coaching job, according to Bill Oram and Sam Amick of The Athletic. Williams is currently game planning for the Toronto Raptors, the Sixers’ second-round opponent in the playoffs: The Lakers are sending a […]

The Phoenix Suns have reportedly been granted permission to meet with Philadelphia 76ers assistant Monty Williams about their head coaching job, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Williams is the Suns’ top target in their coaching search. Monty Williams is Phoenix's top target in coaching search, league sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/A5L3OFoe6K — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) […]

The Phoenix Suns will get the gears in motion for a coaching search after dismissing Igor Kokoskov from his duties on Monday. Among the top candidates are Philadelphia 76ers assistant Monty Williams and Portland Trail Blazers assistant David Vanterpool, both of whom the Suns will request permission to interview, according to Shams Charania of The […]

After firing Igor Kokoskov, the Phoenix Suns are reportedly eyeing Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach Monty Williams as his replacement. Per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Los Angeles Lakers — who are also in search of a new head coach after parting with Luke Walton — are planning a second interview with Williams. Here's a factor […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in the process of searching for a new head coach to replace Luke Walton, who was given the pink slip after failing to make to the playoffs this season. The Lakers have already reached out to Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach Monty Williams and former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have made the first few steps in selecting their new head coach, who will replace Luke Walton after he was let go after the 2018-19 NBA regular season. The Lakers have already talked to former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Monty Williams and current Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach Monty Williams. Lue and […]

Monty Williams and Tyronn Lue are reportedly being told by confidants to not take the Los Angeles Lakers head coaching job, according to Ramona Shelburne and Jorge Sedano of ESPN. The Lakers have been in contact with Williams and Lue. Williams is currently an assistant with the Philadelphia 76ers, who are up 2-1 against the […]

Despite the recent meeting with Cleveland Cavaliers former coach Tyronn Lue, Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka is expected to have a second meeting with his first candidate, Monty Williams, in a near future, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Both sides met on Tuesday in Philadelphia, as Pelinka looked to engage in a coaching […]

There’s a buzz circulating in coaching circles that Monty Williams has a strong shot at getting the Los Angeles Lakers’ head coaching job because some in the organization may fear hiring Tyronn Lue would be giving star small forward LeBron James too much control, according to Marc Stein of the New York Times. Lue coached […]

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka is slated to meet with Philadelphia 76ers assistant Monty Williams on Tuesday, according to Brad Turner of The Los Angeles Times. The Lakers recently fired coach Luke Walton last week and have started the search for his replacement. Los Angeles’ front office also has some patching up to […]

After parting ways with head coach Luke Walton earlier this week, the Los Angeles Lakers are now prepared to meet with possible coaching candidates in the coming weeks. The team will even meet with one of those candidates next week. Lakers management plans to travel East to meet with Sixers assistant Monty Williams between Games […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly been granted permission to meet and discuss their vacant head coaching job with Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach Monty Williams, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Lakers and Luke Walton parted ways on Friday. Walton was the head coach of the Lakers for three seasons. The Lakers have been granted […]

In the wake of the Los Angeles Lakers and head coach Luke Walton parting ways, a couple of names have already surfaced in the Lakers’ search for a new coach, and one is a familiar name for LeBron James. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Los Angeles is looking at Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach Monty […]

Magic Johnson abruptly resigned from his post as the Los Angeles Lakers’ president of basketball operations earlier this week for reasons too many to count. Perhaps the most notable among them, though, was Johnson’s suggestion that his justification for stepping down on the eve of exit interviews with players and coaches was the possibility that […]

Philadelphia 76ers assistant Monty Williams is among the prime candidates to take over as head coach of the Sacramento Kings, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. An earlier report indicated newly-extended GM Vlade Divac is preparing to fire coach Dave Joerger over a face-to-face meeting later today. Williams has a proven track record of coaching young […]

The firing of Tom Thibodeau from his role as president of basketball operations and head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves came at a puzzling time from an outside perspective, but it was a much-needed move that was long overdue for the fans. According to a recent report by Shams Charania and Jon Krawczynski of The […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves currently find themselves in need of a new head coach after firing Tom Thibodeau following Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Minnesota earned a 108-86 win over the Lakers, but apparently, that wasn’t enough to help Thibodeau keep his job after what’s certainly been a back and forth relationship between the […]

The Chicago Bulls made a crucial decision to fire head coach Fred Hoiberg after a 5-19 start, leaving associate head coach Jim Boylen with full-time duties for at least the remainder of the season. Boylen only has one more year left on his contract after this season, and while John Paxson said Monday he could remain the coach […]

Monty Williams is joining Brett Brown’s staff on the Sixers as his lead assistant. The two have a history dating back to their days in San Antonio where Brown took Williams under his wing. #Sixers lead assistant Monty Williams on head coach Brett Brown: “He was a guy who gave me a shot.” Following his […]

Monty Williams, a former NBA player who has spent over the last decade along the sidelines, has signed up for the Philadelphia 76ers as Brett Brown’s lead assistant. As reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Williams, who had served as the San Antonio Spurs vice president of basketball operations the last two seasons, has opted to […]