With his bench nearly assembled, the Mike Brown era is officially underway. Soon, it’ll be time for the results to follow.

Monty Williams, who was hired last year on a historic six-year, $78.5 million contract, has been fired after a disastrous 14-68 season that included a 28-game losing streak.

T-3. Monty Williams, 2023-24 — 82 games Pistons coach Monty Williams observes his team during the second half of the Pistons' 123-95 loss to the Spurs on Sunday, April 14, 2024, in San Antonio.

His most recent NBA stop was with the Detroit Pistons (2023–2024) before he made a life-changing move. Today, Monty Williams is back on the sidelines—but in a different setting.

BREAKING: The Phoenix Suns dismissed coach Monty Williams, sources tell ESPN. Williams was a two-time NBA Coach of the Year in four seasons with Suns — including a trip to 2021 NBA Finals.

Jae Crowder tweets 'conflict' with Monty Williams led to Phoenix Suns trading him in 2023 Duane Rankin, Arizona Republic Thu, Feb 27, 2025 · 5 min read ...

Monty Williams is taking over the Detroit Pistons. The team said Friday it reached an agreement with Williams to fill its coaching vacancy. “After spending some time with Monty, it’s clear ...

Williams was fired after the Suns were eliminated by Denver and Ayton was traded later that offseason in September to the Portland Trail Blazers, where he currently still plays. The 34-year-old ...

NEWS: 2026 Top-40 recruit Elijah Williams has committed to Baylor, he told @On3Recruits. The 6-6 small forward is the son of Monty Williams, the 2022 NBA Coach of the Year.

By dismissing Mike Budenholzer on Monday, Ishbia essentially committed to paying four coaches simultaneously. Entering the 2025-26 season, the Suns will continue to pay Monty Williams, Frank Vogel ...

Former Arizona Wildcat Deandre Ayton, left, got a brief pep talk from head coach Monty Williams, right, on Thursday night, and quickly responded. The Suns went on to win Game 2 over the Bucks 118-108.