Black hole Suns: Phoenix fires HC Monty Williams

After the Suns came within reach of the NBA summit in 2021, back-to-back playoff embarrassments led to the firing of HC Monty Williams. - Mark [MORNING BARK](mb_header_main?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20230514) Sports. And then some. [Subscribe]( | [Yardbarker.com](?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20230514) Top Story After the Suns came within reach of the NBA summit in 2021, back-to-back playoff embarrassments led to the firing of HC Monty Williams. - Mark [Suns fire HC Monty Williams after latest playoff elimination]( [Report: Suns 'expected' to try to swipe head coach from rival]( [Is Williams already being eyed by a contender out East?]( [Former NBA No. 1 pick reacts to latest trade rumors about him]( [Suns ‘linked’ to two prominent guards to replace veteran Chris Paul]( [Suns' Kevin Durant expresses his optimism for next season]( The Top 10 10 [Kraken take down Stars, 6-3, to force a Game 7]( [Flames reportedly denying teams permission to speak to Brad Treliving]( [Which core members of the Maple Leafs will be gone next season?]( [Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello expected to receive contract extension]( [NHL announces Hart Trophy finalists]( [Who deserves to win the Vezina?]( 9 [Warriors may have backup plan should GM leave team]( [Everyone asked the same question after Warriors were eliminated by Lakers]( [Steve Kerr answers whether Warriors’ championship window has closed]( [Draymond Green: 'I want to be a Warrior for the rest of my life']( [Report: Warriors’ season was negatively impacted by this notable factor]( [Dennis Schroder ejected from Game 6 after incident with Draymond Green]( 8 [Unlikely hero helps lead Renegades to XFL title]( [XFL Championship delayed after photographer was injured in collision]( [XFL sees success as transitional league]( [XFL beer snake: How Defenders fans started league's most epic tradition]( [Report: Multiple NFL teams interested in signing XFL linebacker]( [Former NFL running back hoping to make return after XFL stint]( "If you ever need position changes, come to me. 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