Another name joins the Phoenix Suns’ heading coaching search

John Voita is the Managing Editor of Bright Side of the Sun, co-host of the Suns JAM Session Podcast, and has been a credentialed member of the Phoenix media since 2023.

The Phoenix Suns have their new general manager in place, and with it comes the first crucial step in reshaping the franchise’s identity: finding the right head coach. As names begin to surface, it’s becoming clear the organization is leaning toward younger, first-time candidates to lead the way.

Whether that’s the wisest strategy remains to be seen, but it is, at the very least, a departure from what’s come before. The Suns’ last two head coaches arrived with championship pedigrees, yet struggled to connect with this roster.…