The rookie coach has signed a contract for 4 years! Shams: The Suns new coach is released, Cavaliers assistant coach Jordan Ultra takes office

Basketball     4:19am, 5 June 2025

According to ESPN famous reporter Shams Charania, several sources revealed that Cavaliers assistant coach Jordan Ultra will serve as the new head coach of the Suns, which is also his first time as head coach of the NBA team.

According to Suns reporter John Gambadoro, Jordan Ott and the team reached a four-year contract.

Last year, Jordan Ultra followed Atkinson to join the Cavaliers, helping the team to score a record of 64 wins and 18 losses in the regular season, ranking first in the Eastern Conference. Jordan Ott has been an assistant coach for NBA teams since 2012, with his footprints all over the Hawks, Nets, Lakers and Cavaliers.

Shams said Jordan Ott has extensive experience in offensive and defensive creativity, player development and communication.

Shams said that after four rounds of search, more than 15 candidates were selected, and the Suns boss and management finally selected Jordan Ultra. Many sources revealed that Suns Core and Cornerstone Booker participated in the team's coach selection in the final stage, and he listed Jordan Ott as his first choice.

This season, the Suns achieved only 36 wins and 46 losses in the regular season, and missed the playoffs and the playoffs. Head coach Budenholzer was dismissed after only one season in Phoenix. Last year, Budenholzer and Suns signed a contract of over $50 million in five years.