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One former Utah Jazz assistant still remains ever so slightly in the mix to be hired for the New York Knicks' head coaching vacancy this summer, but it might not be the most likely outcome in the cards.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 17

Longtime Utah Jazz Coach Unlikely to Land Head Coaching Job

Former Utah Jazz assistant Johnnie Bryant looks to be staying put with Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers next season. According to HoopsHype's Michael Scotto, with the Phoenix Suns hiring Cavaliers assistant Jordan Ott as their newest head coach, Bryant expects to retain his role with Cleveland for the season ahead.

Cavs expected to retain assistant coach Johnnie Bryant

The Cavs are looking to fill their vacant spots on the bench with some former players. After being a finalist for the Phoenix Suns head coaching position, Johnnie Bryant is expected to remain with the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / June 16

Cleveland Cavaliers Receive Huge Coaching News

The Cleveland Cavaliers have some positive news surrounding their coaching staff heading into next season. According to HoopsHype's Michael Scotto, Cavaliers assistant Johnnie Bryant is expected to return to Cleveland for the 2025-26 season.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 6

Knicks looking to Oakland for their new head coach

The New York Knicks are looking for a new coach after firing Tom Thibodeau. Their search seems laser-focused on former point guards who grew up in Oakland.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 4

Knicks Could Lock In On Cavaliers Assistant Johnnie Bryant In Coaching Search

The New York Knicks need a coach. Cleveland Cavaliers assistant Johnnie Bryant is considered a head-coaching candidate across the NBA. Perhaps the two will meet as one.

NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / June 4

Johnnie Bryant Denied Suns Job; Knicks Next?

The sun has set on one opportunity for former New York Knicks assistant coach Johnnie Bryant but another could rise in Manhattan. Per Shams Charania of ESPN, the Phoenix Suns opted to hire Jordan Ott as the next head coach on Wednesday.

NBA News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 4

Former Utah Jazz Assistant Loses Out on Suns Head Coaching Job

The Phoenix Suns have officially hired their next head coach, and it won't be former Utah Jazz assistant Johnnie Bryant. According to ESPN insider Shams Charania, the Suns have hired Cleveland Cavaliers assistant Jordan Ott as their franchise's next head coach.

NBA News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 4

Former Utah Jazz Assistant Could Become Next Knicks HC

A former assistant coach of the Utah Jazz could be getting some looks for another head coaching vacancy. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Cleveland Cavaliers assistant Johnnie Bryant is a "presumed" candidate for the New York Knicks' head coaching job, amid the team's recent decision to fire Tom Thibodeau.

NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / June 2

Former Knicks Assistant Finalist For Suns Job

The sun may rise on a new spot for former New York Knicks assistant coach Johnnie Bryant. Per ESPN's Shams Charania, Bryant is one of two finalists for the Phoenix Suns' head coaching vacancy next to fellow current Cleveland Cavaliers staffer Jordan Ott.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / June 2

Johnnie Bryant and Jordan Ott emerge as finalists for Suns' job

Matt Ishbia prepares to meet with Suns coaching finalists And then there were two. The Phoenix Suns’ head coaching search has been long, deliberate, and at times, excruciating.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 2

Cavs Assistants Jordan Ott, Johnnie Bryant Lone Finalists For Suns’ Head-Coaching Vacancy

Well, it appears someone from the Cleveland Cavaliers will be the next head coach of the Phoenix Suns. Per ESPN’s Shams Charania, Cavaliers associate head coach Johnnie Bryant and assistant coach Jordan Ott are the two finalists to become the Suns’ next coach.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 31

Cavs’ Johnnie Bryant, Jordan Ott Have In-Person Interviews With Suns For Coaching Vacancy

A pair of Cleveland Cavaliers assistants are duking it out to become the next head coach of the Phoenix Suns. That’s not really how it’s going, but per Marc Stein of The Stein Line, Cleveland’s Johnnie Bryant and Jordan Ott were among those to visit Phoenix for in-person interviews earlier in the week.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 23

Former Utah Jazz Assistant Could Land Major Head Coaching Job

A former member of the Utah Jazz coaching staff may have a shot at securing a major NBA coaching gig. According to The Arizona Republic, Cleveland Cavaliers assistant and former Jazz coach Johnnie Bryant is among the ten total candidates in the mix for the Phoenix Suns' head coaching vacancy.

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NBA News / Phoenix Suns on SI / May 13

How a Cavs Early Playoff Exit Could Impact Suns’ Coaching Search

PHOENIX — With the Cleveland Cavaliers down 3-1 to the Indiana Pacers entering Tuesday’s Game 5, another loss by the Cavs could help speed up the Phoenix

NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 25

Who’s Next? Cavs’ Johnnie Bryant And Other Potential Suns Coaching Candidates

Coaching the Phoenix Suns doesn’t come with much job security these days. Since taking over controlling interest in 2023, team owner Mat Ishbia has burned through three head coaches — and now he’s looking for a fourth.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 20

Report: Suns Could Look At Cavaliers’ Johnnie Bryant For Head Coach Job

According to NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer, the Phoenix Suns could look at Cleveland Cavaliers associate head coach Johnnie Bryant for their head coach job. The Suns need a new head coach after firing Mike Budenholzer.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 16

Cavs Assistant Johnnie Bryant, Mike Brown Among Those Linked To Suns Vacancy

Success sometimes comes with a price. For the Cavaliers, that very well could mean losing associated head coach Johnnie Bryant, a favorite of Kenny Atkinson and star guard Donovan Mitchell.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / April 3

Former Knicks' Assistant Playing Major Role in Cavs' Success

The New York Knicks are missing JB in more ways than one. The continued loss of captain Jalen Brunson has been grating as is but the Knicks have also worked through this season without one of the stabilizers of recent seasons.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / September 27

Donovan Mitchell Grateful Cavaliers Hired Johnnie Bryant: ‘It’s Definitely A Blessing’

Donovan Mitchell told NBA reporter Marc J. Spears of Andscape that he’s grateful the Cleveland Cavaliers hired Johnnie Bryant. Mitchell and Bryant are very close friends.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / July 8

Knicks Coach Sends Goodbye After Leaving for Cavs

The New York Knicks coaching staff is making some changes as Johnnie Bryant is leaving to join Kenny Atkinson's team with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Bryant, who turns 39 next month, was the associate head coach for the Knicks since 2020 when Tom Thibodeau arrived to lead the team.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / July 7

Cavs’ Coaching Hire A Layered Front Office Decision

The Cleveland Cavaliers have hired New York Knicks associate head coach Johnnie Bryant, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Bryant will take the same position in Cleveland.

Johnnie Bryant hired as Cavs associate head coach

Bryant will be joining Kenny Atkinson’s rapidly growing staff. After spending four seasons as one of Tom Thibodeau’s staff with the New York Knicks, Johnnie Bryant agreed to join the Cleveland Cavaliers as an associate head coach according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Report: Johnnie Bryant Hired as Cavaliers’ Associate HC

Knicks lose their top assistant to an Eastern Conference rival. Earlier today, ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Knicks would be losing their associate head coach, Johnnie Bryant, on a lateral move to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / May 31, 2024

Cavaliers to interview Knicks, Heat assistants for HC opening

After securing permission to meet with Kenny Atkinson and James Borrego about their head coaching opening, the Cavaliers have been given the green light to speak to two more NBA assistants, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

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