ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that the Phoenix Suns are adding Orlando assistant Jesse Mermuys as a top assistant to Jordan Ott’s staff.
He is a well-respected coach and served as the lead assistant coach and offensive coordinator for the Orlando Magic. He had been a part of that coaching staff since 2021.
The Phoenix Suns are hiring Orlando Magic assistant Jesse Mermuys as a top assistant coach on Jordan Ott's staff, sources tell ESPN. Critical hire for Ott to lure a lead assistant from a well-respected Magic staff.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 10, 2025
Mermuys has been an assistant coach in the NBA since 2008.