News about Monty Williams

Ausar Thompson, the Pistons' rookie, will miss the remainder of the season with BLOOD CLOTS, but the 21-year-old NBA superstar will be ready for next season

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 21, 2024
According to the team's news on Wednesday, Detroit Pistons rookie swingman Ausar Thompson will miss the remainder of the season due to a blood clot. 'I'm glad the doctors caught it,' Monty Williams, a coach, said.' The 6-foot-6 Thompson is expected to recover for the 2024-25 season.

Monty Williams, the Detroit Pistons coach, is OUT of his postgame press conference after losing 113-110 to the Knicks, accusing officials of making "the absolute worst call of the season" in New York

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 27, 2024
Donte DiVincenzo of New York turned the ball over to Ausar Thompson, causing the Pistons to win 111-110. DiVincenzo sank into his knees as the rookie attempted to dribble the ball across the court, causing him to trip and collapse. Rather than blowing the whistle on clear contact, the authorities permitted play to continue as Jalen Brunson retained possession for the Knicks. Brunson was then discovered Josh Hart, who won the game for New York after making a three-point play. Of the last sequence to open his presser, Williams said, 'The absolute worst call of the season.' 'No call.' And that's plenty. We've done it the right way; we've named the team; and we've posted clips. We're used to hearing the same old stuff over and over again.

Pistons FINALLY win! Detroit beats the Toronto Raptors in 63 days, breaking the longest skid in league history after 28 straight losses, a NBA season record

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 31, 2023
After more than two months of anticipation, the Detroit Pistons have finally snapped off their losing streak by defeating the Toronto Raptors to win their first match in 29 NBA games. Detroit had not won since October 28, and the 28-game skid was a NBA record for a single season. The team would have lost the league to their longest losing streak in league history if Defeat on Saturday night. However, the Pistons defeated the Raptors 129-127 to lift their season's record to 3-29.

After being defeated 118-112 by the Brooklyn Nets, the Detroit Pistons tied a 27-game losing streak in NBA single season

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 27, 2023
The Detroit Pistons lost by 118-112 to the Brooklyn Nets, snapping their losing streak to a single season record of 27 games in a row. Following a loss to the Nets on Saturday, Detroit's streak had stretched to a record tying 26 games. The new owners of the longest single season streak in NBA history, from the 2013-14 Philadelphia 76ers and the 2010-11 Cleveland Cavaliers, have sole ownership of the longest single season streak in NBA history.

After losing their 25-game losing streak against the Jazz and advancing to within one of tying NBA single-season records, Detroit fans take on the Pistons angrily

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 22, 2023
Following Monday night's 119-111 loss to the Utah Jazz, the Detroit Pistons have now lost their 25th game in a row. Throughout the night, Detroit stayed within shouting distance of ending the frustrating streak with six points or less. Utah did not begin to fall apart on the scoreboard until the game's final three minutes, when a well-timed run secured their victory.

That's one word for it! Monty Williams, the Detroit Pistons' coach, laments a 'deflating' string of losses, after the Philadelphia 76ers' woeful NBA strugglers suffered to lose their franchise record of 22ND STRAIGHT defeat

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 16, 2023
After losing their 22nd straight defeat on Friday, struggling Detroit Pistons coach Monty Williams has dubbed the team's rocky run of losses 'deflating.' As the Philadelphia 76ers became the youngest team to thrash Detroit, Joel Embiid scored 35 points and Tyrese Maxey 19; setting a new franchise record in the process. The Pistons, who also lost 129-111 in Detroit on Wednesday night, have now surpassed the franchise record set at the 1979-80 season and 1980-81. The Detroit streak is the sixth straight season in NBA history.

While on a PLANE to NYC, Chris Paul says he discovered out he was being shipped to Washington

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 19, 2023
Chris Paul, the NBA legend, is out of Phoenix, but ironically, he was warned of his imminent departure after flying out of the desert. Since the Suns left the playoffs at the hands of Denver in the Western Conference semi-finals, the ageing Paul has been subjected to speculative speculation. Paul realized he was part of a soon-to-be finalized trade to Washington, which in turn would produce a new Big Three in Phoenix as revealed on GMA.

NBA: Monty Williams reveals his wife, Lisa, had breast cancer during playoffs

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 14, 2023
At his first Piston press conference, Williams said, "I bring it up because I don't want to worry about my family but to make it more apparent that women need early detection testing." After a scan and then scan, we found it early, and it may have saved my wife's life. It might save others.'

Stephen Silas 'agrees to join the Detroit Pistons and Monty Williams as lead assistant coach'

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 6, 2023
Stephen Silas, the former Houston Rockets head coach, has agreed to work as Detroit's lead assistant coach alongside newly hired Pistons head coach Monty Williams. Houston declined Silas' call for 2023-24 in April, capping his three-year tenure with a 59-177 record. Former Celtics head coach Ime Udoka was hired by the Rockets to replace Silas, who may raid Boston's employees to reunite the coach with his former assistants.

Frank Vogel has been hired as the Suns' next head coach.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 2, 2023
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Suns are considering Frank Vogel as the franchise's next head coach. According to reports, the two sides are already working on a long-term agreement. Monty Williams was fired from the company after the Suns lost in the second round to the Nuggets this postseason, prompting his dismissal.

Monty Williams and Detroit Pistons 'agree to the largest contract EVER given to an NBA head coach'

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 1, 2023
According to various outlets, the Detroit Pistons have signed Monty Williams' best coaching contract over the course of six years. Williams' agreement is expected to include team options and incentives that may extend the contract for a seventh and eighth year, as well as raising the value of the contract up to $100 million. Following Williams' stellar career and shocking dismissal from the Phoenix Suns, the Pistons were heavily considering him earlier in the day.

Monty Williams, the team's current head coach, is able to pay him $100 million per year

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 31, 2023
What's uncertain is whether Williams is interested in coaching this season. According to reports, Williams owes $21 million on the three remaining years of his Phoenix contract. In addition, he told teams, including the Pistons, that he and his family would miss a year with his family in the aftermath of his unexpected demise by the Suns. Williams is one of the NBA's highest-paid coaches, with the $10 million a year putting him among the NBA's highest-paid coaches.

After losing 3-2 in the Eastern Conference semis, Doc Rivers is 'FIRED by the Philadelphia 76ers'

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 16, 2023
According to ESPN's NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, Doc Rivers has been shot by the Philadelphia 76ers. Mike Budenholzer, Nick Nurse, Frank Vogel, Mike D'Antoni, Monty Williams, and Sam Cassell are among those considered for the vacant position, according to the survey. In the Eastern Conference semi-finals, Philadelphia defeated Boston 3-2 before losing back-to-back games. Game 7 was his last game in charge of the 76ers franchise, with a 112-88 humiliation.

NBA: Stephen Jackson, the ex-NBA point guard, has been suspended by the Phoenix Suns for firing Monty Williams

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 16, 2023
Williams played for the Suns for the past four seasons but fell short of expectations after his team, which was based on All-Stars Devin Booker and Kevin Durant, were disgraced by the Nuggets in six games. I AM ATHLETE podcast, created by former NFL wide receiver Brandon Marshall - Jackson, a 2003 NBA champion with the San Antonio Spurs, says, 'If teams come together like this, they'll find a white coach, throw him in place so he gets all the credit.' Phoenix's second straight years that the Suns lost in humiliating fashion under Williams, led by Luka Doncic in 2022.

After the disappointing Phoenix Suns firing, the Milwaukee Bucks are leading the chase for Monty Williams

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 15, 2023
The Athletic announced Monday that Monty Williams, the former Suns coach, is likely to be pursued by every NBA team with a coaching vacancy, including the Milwaukee Bucks, following his surprise dismissal by Phoenix. According to the survey, Williams owes $21 million on the three remaining years of his Phoenix employment. Following his deposal on Saturday, Williams is expected to take some time with his family. Williams was let go after the Suns lost in six games to the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference semifinals.

Mike Budenholzer and Nick Nurse are leading candidates for the suddenly vacant Phoenix Suns job

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 14, 2023
After the dismissal of head coach Monty Williams on Saturday, the Phoenix Suns are heading in a new direction in regard to their coaching staff. Mat Ishbia, the league's top coaches, will now try to fill the void.

Monty Williams, the Suns' head coach, was fired after losing by 25 points to the Nuggets in Game 6 on Game 6

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 14, 2023
Williams led the Suns to the 2021 NBA Finals and had been Phoenix's head coach since 2019. The 51-year-old's dismissal comes after his team lost in embarraying fashion at home on Thursday. Williams' four-year career in Phoenix has resulted in a 194-115 record (63 percent). The Suns nearly won their first ever NBA championship in 2021 under the direction of last season's coach of the year award winner, Mike Budenholzer, but the Milwaukee Bucks lost in six games this month.

Kevin Durant is hopeful of returning to the court in 2-3 weeks in huge boost for the Phoenix Suns

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 10, 2023
Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns is expected to be re-evaluated in two to three weeks after suffering a strained left ankle while struggling during pregame warmups on Wednesday. Durant underwent an MRI today, and it was revealed that the swelling around his ankle had decreased from the night before. After the game, Suns coach Monty Williams said, 'I feel bad for him because he looks bad." I saw his face and — I've been around him so many times — I know what he's feeling, but I don't want him to feel that way at all.'

Kevin Durant's move to Phoenix's Suns is a 'jolt,' according to head coach Monty Williams

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 10, 2023
Durant was traded from the Nets to the Phoenix Suns in the early hours of Thursday morning, with Brooklyn reportedly receiving four future first-round draft picks, as well as forwards Mikal Bridges and Jae Crowder, as part of the three-team trade. The 34-year-old hasn't played a single game for the Suns since being hospitalized after losing 116-107 to the Atlanta Hawks due to injury on Thursday. Durant's arrival in Phoenix has already lifted the team, according to Suns coach Williams.

The Phoenix Suns' historic $4 billion sale to Mat Ishbia is expected to be complete by the NBA trade deadline.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 25, 2023
Mat Ishbia, a billionaire mortgage lender, is expected to announce in the next two weeks that a majority stake in the Phoenix Suns and Mercury, an embattled Robert Sarver's troubled company, at a $4 billion valuation. According to a ESPN story, the $4 billion deal is expected to be ratified by the NBA's board of governors before the league's trade deadline. Ishbia will take over as the majority owner from Sarver, who was suspended by the league last September for one year and fined $10 million for allegations of bigotry.

After the death of his father, Paul, Rockets coach Stephen Silas returns to the sideline

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 14, 2022
Following the death of his father, 79-year-old former NBA All-Star and coach Stephen Silas, a departed Houston Rockets coach Stephen Silas returned to the sidelines on Tuesday night. Following the victory, not only did the Rockets win with an upset victory over the Suns, but the younger Silas also received a hug and some much-needed encouragement from their coach Monty Williams. 'It means a lot,' Stephen said of Williams' time. He has a multitude of life experiences from which he draws from.' He has a natural way of collaborating. My way of interacting was through a hug, which I needed.'

GM James Jones has been promoted to president of basketball operations by the Suns

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 29, 2022
One year after allegations of bigotry against outgoing owner Robert Sarver emerged, the Phoenix Suns have promoted general manager James Jones to president of basketball operations. Jones, a 42-year-old African American, has been with the Suns since 2017, rising from Director of Player Personnel after his 14-year playing career. The Suns have gone from Western Conference bottom feeders to NBA Finals in 2021, where Phoenix lost to the Milwaukee Bucks under Jones. He was named the 2021 NBA Executive of the Year, and a year later, Suns head coach Monty Williams - Jones' pick for the position - received NBA Coach of the Year awards.

Adelaide 36ers beat Phoenix Suns and become the first Australian side to beat a NBA team

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 4, 2022
The Adelaide 36ers have fired a warning shot to the rest of the Australian NBL by becoming the first Aussie team to beat an NBA side in history on Monday after downing the Phoenix Suns in the annual NBLxNBA pre-season competition in the United States

Deandre Ayton, a center for the Phoenix Suns, says he hasn't spoken to Monty Williams since his Game 7 benching

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 28, 2022
Deandre Ayton, the Phoenix Suns' center, said he hadn't talked with head coach Monty Williams after being suspended after a spectacular Game 7 loss to the Dallas Mavericks in May. After the team locked him into a four-year $133 million dollar contract, Ayton's Suns' relationship could be more difficult to fix since the team agreed to a four-year $133 million dollar contract after matching the one with the Indiana Pacers. During the Phoenix Suns' last game last season, the center argued with coach Williams, and it seems the two have yet to make up.