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Head coach Monty Williams dismissed from the Phoenix Suns

The dismissal comes after the Suns fell to the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Playoffs
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Posted at 6:40 PM, May 13, 2023
and last updated 2023-05-14 01:23:23-04

The Phoenix Suns have announced that head coach Monty Williams was dismissed Saturday.

The dismissal comes after the Suns fell to the Denver Nuggets in Game 6 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs.

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Williams was brought on as coach in May 2019 after serving as the head coach for the New Orleans Hornets/Pelicans from 2010 to 2015.

Phoenix Suns President of Basketball Operations and General Manager James Jones released a statement following the announcement:

“Monty has been foundational to our success over the past four seasons. We are filled with gratitude for everything Monty has contributed to the Suns and to the Valley community. While it was difficult for me to make this decision, I look forward to continuing the work to build a championship team."