NBA · Pacific · Est. 1968 · Footprint Center
Phoenix Suns
Current Leadership
Governor & Managing Partner
Mat Ishbia, president and CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage, purchased the Phoenix Suns and WNBA's Mercury in 2023 for a then-record $4 billion. The former Michigan State basketball walk-on has been aggressive in his approach, assembling a star-studded roster featuring Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal while showing a willingness to spend into the luxury tax. Ishbia has brought a youthful, hands-on energy to the franchise that contrasts sharply with his predecessor.
Head Coach
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Ott | Head Coach | 2025 |
Assistant Coaches
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Jesse Mermuys | Lead Assistant Coach | 2025 |
| DeMarre Carroll | Assistant Coach | 2025 |
| Brian Randle | Assistant Coach | 2025 |
| Chaisson Allen | Assistant Coach | 2025 |
| John Little | Assistant Coach | 2025 |
| Sean Dwyer | Assistant Coach | 2025 |
Front Office
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Gregory | General Manager | 2025 |
| Mat Ishbia | Owner & Governor | 2023 |
Historical Figures
Managing Partner
Banking executive Robert Sarver owned the Suns for nearly two decades, overseeing the exciting Steve Nash era and the 2021 NBA Finals run. However, his tenure ended in scandal after an NBA investigation substantiated allegations of workplace misconduct, including racist and misogynistic behavior. Sarver was initially suspended for one year but ultimately decided to sell the team amid mounting pressure from sponsors, players, and the public.
Owner & Managing Partner
Jerry Colangelo is synonymous with the Phoenix Suns, having been the franchise's first employee as general manager in 1968 and later becoming its owner. He built the Suns into perennial contenders during the Charles Barkley and Kevin Johnson eras and was instrumental in bringing professional sports to the Phoenix metropolitan area. Colangelo later served as USA Basketball chairman, overseeing the program's return to global dominance.