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Former Suns Head Coach Monty Williams Becomes Highest-Paid Coach in the NBA

Breaking news out in the NBA world as the Detroit Pistons make it official by signing former Suns head coach Monty Williams to a 6-year deal worth $72 million to become their next head coach according to Shams Charania from the Athletic.

Breaking: Monty Williams and the Detroit Pistons have agreed in principle on a six-year, $72 million deal for Williams to become the franchise’s new head coach, sources tell me and @JLEdwardsIII. The deal is expected to be finalized in the coming days.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 1, 2023

That’s not the only thing about the deal as reports came out as well that Williams’ deal could reach 8 years and $100 million based on team options and incentives.