Known for his toughness and defensive acumen, Carroll transitioned into coaching in 2022, joining the Milwaukee Bucks under Mike Budenholzer, who coached him during their Atlanta Hawks days. He then joined the Lakers in 2023, and this past season served on the Cavaliers’ staff.

The Suns have to maximize the 29th pick of the 2025 NBA Draft, as this is a chance for them to infuse the roster with young talent.

Jordan Ott, the Phoenix Suns ' fourth head coach in the franchise's four years under new majority owner Mat Ishbia, recently got frisky at his introductory team press conference on Tuesday. Ott had been one of two finalists for the role, and he ultimately beat out fellow Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach Johnnie Bryant.

The Suns' have made 20 lottery selections in the NBA Draft. Here's a closer look at those picks and their tenures in Phoenix.

The Indiana Pacers have made some very wise decisions to earn a spot in the 2025 NBA Finals, but one of the most fortunate was out of their hands. Most fans already know about the big move that started this era of the Pacers when they traded Domantas Sabonis to land franchise cornerstone Tyrese Haliburton from the Sacramento Kings.

Jordan Ott isn't promising immediate success, but rather a conscientious turnaround through his journey with Phoenix.

Right now, the Suns own the 29th selection in the draft and ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel recently released a mock draft where he has them selecting an OG Anunoby -like player in Drake Powell out of North Carolina. New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23).