Report: Suns Expected to Target Ty Lue to Replace Monty Williams

After firing head coach Monty Williams, the Phoenix Suns are reportedly expected to target LA Clippers head coach Ty Lue. The news was reported by NBA insider Marc Stein, who said in a Tweet, "The Suns, league sources say, are expected to explore the feasibility of trying to lure Tyronn Lue away from the Clippers after tonight's abrupt dismissal of Monty Williams as coach."

The Suns, league sources say, are expected to explore the feasibility of trying to lure Tyronn Lue away from the Clippers after tonight's abrupt dismissal of Monty Williams as coach.

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In his final press conference of the season, Lue said he expects to be back as the Clippers head coach next season, and team president Lawrence Frank echoed those remarks in his end of the season press conference as well.

"Why wouldn't [Lue] be back? Of course he's back. Ty is a terrific coach, and we're excited to have him as our coach," Frank said.

Frank also said of Lue, "We have a great head coach in T-Lue, who continues to -- he, like very much everyone else in our organization, is driven to improve. He's obviously had to deal with a bunch of different rosters since he's been here, and he's adjusted and adapted."

While the expectation is that Lue will be back with the Clippers, perhaps Phoenix is an attractive enough destination to lure him from Los Angeles. As of right now, the Suns are reportedly expected to target Lue to replace Monty Williams.

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