Who's out, who's in: Tracking 2019's NBA coaching changes
Coaching changes are on the way for some teams that fell short of the postseason. We're tracking every move so far.
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2019 Schedule
19-63, 5th in Pacific
- 2/10L 117-104
- 2/13L 134-107
- 2/21L 111-98
- 2/23L 120-112
- 2/25W 124-121
- 3/1L 130-116
- 3/2W 118-109
- 3/4W 114-105
- 3/6W 107-96
- 3/9L 127-120
- 3/10W 115-111
- 3/13L 114-97
- 3/15L 108-102
- 3/16W 138-136
- 3/18L 116-101
- 3/21L 118-98
- 3/23L 112-103
- 3/25L 125-92
- 3/27L 124-121
- 3/30L 120-115
- 4/1W 122-113
- 4/3L 118-97
- 4/5W 133-126
- 4/7L 149-113
- 4/9L 120-109
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Pelicans hire Suns' Nelson to oversee player care
The Pelicans have hired Aaron Nelson to oversee injury prevention, rehabilitation, performance and recovery programs for the club.
Suns hire 76ers assistant Williams as coach
Philadelphia 76ers assistant Monty Williams has agreed to become the next Phoenix Suns coach, the Suns announced Friday.
Adrian Wojnarowski ESPN
Monty Williams is finalizing a deal to become Phoenix's coach, league sources tell ESPN.
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Sources: Suns interview Williams, off to Portland
Suns officials met with top coaching candidate Monty Williams on Friday night in Toronto and now head to Portland to interview Blazers assistants Nate Tibbetts and David Vanterpool, sources said.
How far are the young Suns from contending?
Will Phoenix be close to competing again with Monty Williams? Kevin Pelton examines the Suns' young talent.
Adrian Wojnarowski ESPN
Phoenix has received permission to interview Portland assistants Nate Tibbetts and David Vanterpool for franchise's head coaching job, league sources tell ESPN.
Lowe Post: Dame's Dagger, OKC Fallout, 2nd Round
Zach talks to ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz about Damian Lillard's epic shot, the fallout in Oklahoma City, Sixers-Raptors, Bucks-Celtics, and more.
Sources: Suns given OK to meet 76ers' Williams
The Suns have been given permission to meet with 76ers assistant Monty Williams about replacing Igor Kokoskov as Phoenix's head coach, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski
Adrian Wojnarowski ESPN
The Sixers have granted permission to the Suns to meet with assistant coach Monty Williams about coaching job. Williams is Phoenix's top target in coaching search, league source tells ESPN.
Suns fire Kokoskov; Williams eyed, sources say
The Suns, who finished tied with the Cavs for the second-worst record in the NBA, have fired coach Igor Kokoskov, and league sources told ESPN that they are pursuing Sixers assistant Monty Williams.
Adrian Wojnarowski ESPN
Phoenix has fired coach Igor Kokoskov, sources tell Adrian Wojnarowski.
MacLeod, Suns' all-time wins leader, dies at 81
John MacLeod, the winningest coach in Suns history, died Sunday, the team announced. MacLeod, 81, also coached the Mavericks and Knicks. In the college ranks, he was the head coach at both Oklahoma and Notre Dame.
The 10 Vegas over/unders that defined the NBA season
The Bucks flew past their projected win total, while LeBron and the Lakers failed to meet expectations. Here are the 10 over/under results furthest from Vegas' preseason expectations.
Suns take off interim tag, give Jones GM job
The Suns have removed the interim label from James Jones, making him the general manager of the team.
This Just In
The Phoenix Suns announced James Jones as their new general manager Thursday after he filled the role on an interim basis this season. Along with Jones' move, the Suns also announced the hiring of Jeff Bower as senior vice president of basketball operations.
Sources: Bower gets Suns front-office VP job
Former NBA general manager Jeff Bower has agreed to become the senior vice president of basketball operations with the Suns, sources told ESPN.
Adrian Wojnarowski ESPN
Jeff Bower has agreed to a deal to become the Senior VP of Basketball Operations with the Phoenix Suns, league sources tell ESPN. Bower has been to the playoffs as a GM with Detroit and New Orleans.
Nowitzki stars in likely home finale, Mavs top Suns 120-109
Dirk Nowitzki scored a season-high 30 points and the Dallas Mavericks celebrated the final home game of the 40-year-old's record 21st season with the same franchise in a 120-109 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night.
2018-19 Pacific Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State | 57 | 25 | .695 | - | L1 |
| LA Clippers | 48 | 34 | .585 | 9 | W1 |
| Sacramento | 39 | 43 | .476 | 18 | L3 |
| LA Lakers | 37 | 45 | .451 | 20 | L1 |
| Phoenix | 19 | 63 | .232 | 38 | L2 |
2018-19 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game107.523rd
Rebounds Per Game40.430th
Assists Per Game23.920th
Points Allowed116.828th
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2018 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(1) | Deandre Ayton | C | Arizona |
| 1(16) | Zhaire Smith | SF | Texas Tech |
| 2(1) | Elie Okobo | PG | |
| 2(29) | George King | SF | Colorado |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 19 | 63 | .232 |
| 2017-18 | 21 | 61 | .256 |
| 2016-17 | 24 | 58 | .293 |
| 2015-16 | 23 | 59 | .280 |
| 2014-15 | 39 | 43 | .476 |