Phoenix Suns 2025-2026 Coaching Search

[Superbone]

Apparently, actually 5 coaches are in contention:

[Kryptonic]

Sweeney a 2 sport athlete… who knew?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_Sweeney

[Split T]

So down to 5, here’s my ranking of who I want:

1. Johnnie Bryant
2(tie). Chris Quinn/Sean Sweeney
4. Dave Bliss
5. Jordan Ott

Who I’m expecting in order:

1. Sean Sweeney
2. Chris Quinn
3. Jordan Ott
4. Johnnie Bryant
5. Dave Bliss

[TOO]

My thing for Quinn is he's been an alleged hot HC candidate for a few years now, interviewed for 5 or 6 teams and nothing has ever come of it. I wonder why.

[Superbone]

Sweeney a 2 sport athlete… who knew?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_Sweeney

Different Sean Sweeney but I think you knew that.

He's also an actor/writer/director:

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0842191/

[Superbone]

My thing for Quinn is he's been an alleged hot HC candidate for a few years now, interviewed for 5 or 6 teams and nothing has ever come of it. I wonder why.

You have a thing for Quinn? Interesting. Hot HC candidate? OK.

With my limited knowledge, I'm fine with any of Quinn, Sweeney, or Bryant. Probably Bryant last only because I like that Quinn is a big part of Heat culture and Sweeney seems to be loved by all. Bliss came out of nowhere and I'd never even heard of him before. Ott no solely because of the Michigan State connection.

[TOO]

My thing for Quinn is he's been an alleged hot HC candidate for a few years now, interviewed for 5 or 6 teams and nothing has ever come of it. I wonder why.

You have a thing for Quinn? Interesting. Hot HC candidate? OK.

With my limited knowledge, I'm fine with any of Quinn, Sweeney, or Bryant. Probably Bryant last only because I like that Quinn is a big part of Heat culture and Sweeney seems to be loved by all. Bliss came out of nowhere and I'd never even heard of him before. Ott no solely because of the Michigan State connection.

Lots of judgement in this post.

[Superbone]

My thing for Quinn is he's been an alleged hot HC candidate for a few years now, interviewed for 5 or 6 teams and nothing has ever come of it. I wonder why.

You have a thing for Quinn? Interesting. Hot HC candidate? OK.

With my limited knowledge, I'm fine with any of Quinn, Sweeney, or Bryant. Probably Bryant last only because I like that Quinn is a big part of Heat culture and Sweeney seems to be loved by all. Bliss came out of nowhere and I'd never even heard of him before. Ott no solely because of the Michigan State connection.

Lots of judgement in this post.

Hey, to each their own. I'm happy for you.

[Superbone]

Suns narrow coaching search, invite 5 candidates for interviews: Sources
By Doug Haller
May 28, 2025 Updated 11:30 am MST
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/638850 ... nterviews/

[BigLewy]

Hoping it's Bryant, but would also be fine with Quinn or Sweeney. No thanks on the others.

[JeremyG]

What “key Suns players”? They’re supposed to be trading every “key” player except Booker!

This just keeps getting worse.

[TOO]

What “key Suns players”? They’re supposed to be trading every “key” player except Booker!

This just keeps getting worse.

Grrroooosssssssssssssss.

[Kryptonic]

What “key Suns players”? They’re supposed to be trading every “key” player except Booker!

This just keeps getting worse.

[Split T]

I don’t understand why we didn’t fire Bud and give Fizdale a chance mid season if he was going to be a candidate.

[specialsauce]

I'm more worried about how they'll fix the roster than the coach.whatever coach they hire is likely to be fired before we've got a winning roster anyway

[Split T]

I'm more worried about how they'll fix the roster than the coach.whatever coach they hire is likely to be fired before we've got a winning roster anyway

That’s fair…it’s much harder to fix the roster…there’s just way more options to fill the coaching position as only team has 1…can’t hoard coaching talents like you can basketball talents…

I do think getting the coaching decision right is more important though. Just because I have no expectations of competing next year and think getting the right guy in place to change the culture and start developing the next good suns team is what I’m focused on.

[Superbone]

How about start by spelling his name right, FLEX?

[Split T]

[TOO]

Still expecting the worst

[JeremyG]

Gambo’s still ignoring the Fizdale report?