PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns introduced new head coach Jordan Ott on Tuesday, and he is already making moves a couple days later. During the press conference, Ott said filling out his staff will take time and will be done throughout the month to come. The first piece of his staff has been revealed by NBA Insider Michael Scotto, who reported that former NBA player and coach DeMarre Carroll will be joining Ott’s staff next season.
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Jun 10, 2025; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott (left) poses for a photo with general manager Brian Gregory during an introductory press conference at the Verizon 5g Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Scotto on Suns Ott bringing in Carroll:
Carroll was an 11-year pro and played for eight different teams during his career. The 38-year-old finished his playing career averaging 8.9 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 578 games played. He began coaching in 2022, when Carroll joined his former head coach Mike Budenholzer staff with the Milwaukee Bucks. Carroll bounced from different teams the next two seasons, going to the Los Angeles Lakers to the Cleveland Cavaliers this past season.
DeMarre Carroll seen during the BucksÕ open scrimmage Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, at Fiserv Forum in Downtown Milwaukee. Ebony Cox / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Ott grabs steals another assistant from his former team in Carroll and is continuing to build a young staff in Phoenix. Owner Mat Ishbia and general manager Mat Ishiba stated they wanted a young, first-time head coach at the helm. The new Suns head coach fits that bill and is bringing in young, likeminded coaches to help rebuild the franchise heading into next season.
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Reporter Tanner Tortorella covers general assignment for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @TannerTSports
