Monty Williams has reached an agreement to become the top assistant under Oklahoma City Thunder coach Billy Donovan, league sources told Yahoo Sports.
For Donovan, who is transitioning from the University of Florida to the NBA, the securement of Williams stands as the first significant coup of his regime.
After winning 45 games and reaching the Western Conference playoffs this season, Williams was fired as New Orleans Pelicans coach last month.
Donovan and Thunder general manager Sam Presti targeted Williams and sold him on a prominent role on the staff.