Advertisement

Jan. 4, 2022 / 7:04 PM

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams clears COVID-19 protocols

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams (R), shown June 30, 2021, was forced to miss four games after his placement in the COVID-19 protocols. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams (R), shown June 30, 2021, was forced to miss four games after his placement in the COVID-19 protocols. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo

Jan. 4 (UPI) -- Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams was cleared from the NBA's COVID-19 protocols and will rejoin the team for Tuesday night's game against the New Orleans Pelicans, the team announced.

Williams entered the league's health and safety protocols Dec. 27, with assistant coach Kevin Young taking over on an interim basis. Young guided the Suns to a 2-2 record during Williams' four-game absence.

Advertisement

Meanwhile, Suns guard Landry Shamet, who notched 17 points in the Suns' win over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday, was added to the protocols Tuesday. He joins Deandre Ayton, Jae Crowder, JaVale McGee and Abdel Nader on the list.

Also Tuesday, the Suns signed former first-round draft pick Justin Jackson to a 10-day contract.

Coach Monty Williams has cleared health and safety protocols and will be available to coach tonight vs. New Orleans. pic.twitter.com/1qIXDK9FgH— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) January 4, 2022

The Suns (28-8) currently have the second-best record in the NBA, trailing only the Golden State Warriors (29-7) in the Western Conference standings.

Advertisement

Phoenix is set to play the Pelicans at 8 p.m. EST Tuesday at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.

Read More

NBA's Danny Green, a three-time champion, retires after 15 seasons

NBA // 3 days ago

NBA's Danny Green, a three-time champion, retires after 15 seasons

Oct. 10 (UPI) -- Longtime NBA guard Danny Green will retire after 15 seasons, which included title-winning runs with three teams, he announced Thursday.

Orlando Magic sign center Wendell Carter Jr. to $59M contract extension

NBA // 5 days ago

Orlando Magic sign center Wendell Carter Jr. to $59M contract extension

Oct. 8 (UPI) -- The Orlando Magic signed center Wendell Carter Jr. to a contract extension, president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman announced.

Lakers' LeBron James says first time sharing court with son 'meant everything'

NBA // 6 days ago

Lakers' LeBron James says first time sharing court with son 'meant everything'

Oct. 7 (UPI) -- LeBron James said it "didn't feel real" sharing an NBA court with his son Bronny for the first time, but it meant "everything" to experience the moment during a Los Angeles Lakers preseason loss in Palm Desert, Calif.

Former MVP Derrick Rose announces end to 16-year NBA career

NBA // 2 weeks ago

Former MVP Derrick Rose announces end to 16-year NBA career

Sept. 26 (UPI) -- Former NBA MVP Derrick Rose will retire from the league, ending a decorated 16-year tenure, he announced Thursday on social media.

Joel Embiid signs $192.9M extension with Philadelphia 76ers

NBA // 3 weeks ago

Joel Embiid signs $192.9M extension with Philadelphia 76ers

Sept. 20 (UPI) -- The Philadelphia 76ers signed All-NBA star center Joel Embiid to a three-year extension worth $192.9 million, a source familiar with the contract told UPI on Friday.

NBA reporter Adrian Wojnarowski leaves ESPN for St. Bonaventure basketball

NBA // 3 weeks ago

NBA reporter Adrian Wojnarowski leaves ESPN for St. Bonaventure basketball

Sept. 18 (UPI) -- Prominent NBA news breaker Adrian Wojnarowski will retire from ESPN and become general manager of the St. Bonaventure men's basketball program, he announced Wednesday.

Warriors, Stephen Curry agree to record 1-year, $62.6M contract extension

NBA // 1 month ago

Warriors, Stephen Curry agree to record 1-year, $62.6M contract extension

Aug. 29 (UPI) -- All-NBA guard Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors reached an agreement in principle for a 1-year, $62.6 million contract extension, a league source told UPI on Thursday.

Stephen Curry leads USA over France for fifth-consecutive basketball gold medal

NBA // 2 months ago

Stephen Curry leads USA over France for fifth-consecutive basketball gold medal

Aug. 10 (UPI) -- Stephen Curry was nearly robotic in his shooting motion, unleashing a shower of clutch 3-pointers on France to lead Team USA to a fifth-consecutive gold medal in men's basketball Saturday in Paris.

Curry, Embiid help Team USA survive Serbia, advance to basketball finale

NBA // 2 months ago

Curry, Embiid help Team USA survive Serbia, advance to basketball finale

Aug. 8 (UPI) -- Stephen Curry flicked his wrist and watched a 3-pointer rattle around the rim before falling in, highlighting a late rally that helped Team USA beat Serbia on Thursday in a Paris 2024 men's basketball semifinal.

Booker, Edwards lead Team USA past Brazil, into men's basketball semifinals

NBA // 2 months ago

Booker, Edwards lead Team USA past Brazil, into men's basketball semifinals

Aug. 6 (UPI) -- Devin Booker made five 3-pointers en route to a team-high 18 points in a 122-87 thrashing of Brazil, leading the United States into the semifinals of the Summer Olympics men's basketball tournament Tuesday in Paris.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement