The Phoenix Suns are firing head coach Monty Williams following their second-round exit to the Denver Nuggets, sources told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
The Suns trailed by 30 points at halftime of Game 6 against Denver before being eliminated, the second straight year they were blown out in that fashion to end their season.
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. Suns lost 6-game series to Nuggets in Western Semifinals. pic.twitter.com/bfMd6F1RJc
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 14, 2023
Breaking: The Phoenix Suns are parting ways with head coach Monty Williams, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. pic.twitter.com/DiqqOPdMak
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 14, 2023