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ESPN: Suns, Monty Williams reportedly agree to contract extension

Phoenix Suns Coach Monty Williams named Coach of the Year
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PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns and head coach Monty Williams have reportedly agreed to a long-term contract extension.

ESPN reports the Suns had reached a deal with the reigning NBA Coach of the Year.

Williams has gone 149-78 in three seasons as the Suns head coach, leading them to the NBA finals in 2021 and to a franchise record 64 wins during the 2021-22 season.

Before Williams took the helm, the Suns had not made the playoffs since the 2009-2010 season.

Financial terms of the deal have not been released. The team has not yet confirmed that the deal is in place.

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