REPORTS: Phoenix Suns Narrow Coaching Search To 9 Finalists

The Phoenix Suns have narrowed down their search to replace Mike Budenholzer, according to multiple reports, including DLLS’ Marc Stein.

Those names include: Sean Sweeney, Jordan Ott, Steve Hetzel, Johnnie Bryant, James Borrego, David Fizdale, Micah Nori, David Bliss and late addition, Chris Quinn.

Who stands out? Who was left out? Erik & Stephen break down the finalists, answer your mailbag questions and dive into the latest surrounding the Phoenix Suns on a Mailbag Monday!

Phoenix Suns advance Coaching Search

0:00 Intro

4:30 Interview with Cam Johnson

7:15 Tyus Jones interview

13:30 Trade with the 76ers

18:00 News circulating around the Suns

20:00 Second round of Suns coaching candidates

22:45 Who’s the best candidate?

27:00 Why didn’t these coaches make the cut?

33:00 Super Chats!

35:00 Most surprising candidates

38:30 David Fizdale

48:45 Brian Gregory’s say in all this

53:30 When do the Suns get rid of Beal?

55:00 Draft question

1:01:30 Playoff talk