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Steve Clifford joining Suns’ Jordan Ott as coaching consultant
Former Hornets coach Steve Clifford supposedly moved into the team’s front office ahead of last season. We’re not sure what Clifford actually did in the front office, but he’s moving back into coaching now.
Phoenix Suns reveal head coach Jordan Ott's staff for 2025-26 NBA season
The Phoenix Suns announced first-year head coach Jordan Ott’s coaching staff for the 2025-26 season on Tuesday, Aug. 12. Jesse Mermuys, DeMarre Carroll, Brian Randle, Chaisson Allen, John Little, Mike Muscala and Sean Dwyer are Ott’s assistants, with Mateen Cleaves serving as a player development coach/leadership assistant.
Phoenix Suns finalize new coach Jordan Ott’s coaching staff
Changes abound for the Phoenix Suns as they look to rebound from a disappointing season. The Suns on Monday announced the final 2025-26 coaching staff of new head coach Jordan Ott. It includes both experienced play callers and former players who recently got into coaching.
Suns add longtime NBA head coach in advisory role
“Just In: The Phoenix Suns are hiring Steve Clifford as a coaching advisor, sources told @hoopshype,” reported Michael Scotto of Hoopshype on X, formerly Twitter. “Clifford has 23 seasons of NBA coaching experience, including head coaching stints with the Hornets and Magic. He was also an assistant for the Knicks, Rockets, Magic and Lakers.”
Report: Suns Adding Former Head Coach As Advisor
"Just In: The Phoenix Suns are hiring Steve Clifford as a coaching advisor, sources told HoopsHype. Clifford has 23 seasons of NBA coaching experience, including head coaching stints with the Hornets and Magic. He was also an assistant for the Knicks, Rockets, Magic and Lakers."
Jordan Ott finalizes staff for debut season as Phoenix Suns head coach
The Suns on Monday announced the final 2025-26 coaching staff of new head coach Jordan Ott. It includes both experienced play callers and former players who recently got into coaching.
Suns officially announce Jordan Ott’s coaching staff
The Suns have officially announced the coaching staff that will work under new head coach Jordan Ott during his first year on the job. Most, but not all, of Phoenix’s new coaches were previously reported — now they’ve formally been hired.
Phoenix Suns add ex-NBA player to Jordan Ott's coaching staff
The Phoenix Suns continue to put together first-year head coach Jordan Ott's coaching staff, adding former NBA player Mike Muscala.
Former Sixers big man Mike Muscala joining Suns coaching staff
While with the Oklahoma City Thunder in the bubble in 2020, Muscala made a game-winning triple to beat the Miami Heat and allow the pick they owed the Sixers to convey as the No. 21 pick was given to Philadelphia.
Phoenix Suns Officially Reveal New Coaching Staff
He joins the Suns after four seasons with the Orlando Magic where he helped the team elevate from a 21-51 record the season before his arrival to back-to-back playoff appearances and top-three finishes in Defensive Rating.
The Phoenix Suns today announced the coaching staff …
The Phoenix Suns today announced the coaching staff for head coach Jordan Ott, naming Jesse Mermuys, DeMarre Carroll, Brian Randle, Chaisson Allen, John Little, Mike Muscala and Sean Dwyer as assistant coaches.

Suns Hiring Steve Clifford As Coaching Advisor

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