The Phoenix Suns, under owner Mat Ishbia, are set to appoint their fourth coach in as many seasons. The team parted ways with Monty Williams, Frank Vogel, and most recently Mike Budenholzer after a disappointing 36-46 season in 2024-25. With the Suns aiming to secure a replacement, potential candidates include familiar faces like Fizdale, Stotts, and Green, along with emerging talents like Bryant and Ivey.
Fizdale, a former Suns assistant, brings experience from coaching stints in Memphis and New York, while Stotts, currently with Golden State, has a strong track record developing offenses with players like Damian Lillard in Portland. Green, the head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans, has ties to the Suns organization and a good rapport with star player Devin Booker. Other contenders like Bryant, Griffin, Ham, Sullivan, and Ivey offer diverse coaching backgrounds and potential for growth in the Suns' coaching role.