The Phoenix Suns have hired Monty Williams to serve as the team's new head coach, the Suns announced on Friday.
According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, the two sides agreed to a five-year deal. Williams spent the past season as an assistant coach with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Williams, 47, had been reportedly targeted by several teams for their vacant head-coaching jobs, including the Lakers and Suns.
After Los Angeles fired head coach Luke Walton, Williams and Tyronn Lue emerged as replacement options. The Sixers even permitted the Lakers to hold meetings with Williams as Philadelphia continued through the NBA playoffs.