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PHOENIX – The 2025-26 NBA Season is still in the middle of the madness, although Phoenix Suns Head Coach Jordan Ott is getting some respect, as Odds Shark has him currently second in the NBA Coach of the Year odds.
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Odds Shark’s odds for Suns’ HC Jordan Ott to win the 2025-26 Coach of the Year:
@OddsShark currently has Phoenix Suns HC Jordan Ott with the second-best odds to win the 2026 NBA Coach of the Year.#NBA #Suns #JordanOtt pic.twitter.com/c4YWzg0UJ2
— Ben Bliklen (@benbliklen) January 27, 2026
What separates Jordan Ott isn’t just wins; it’s his process. After last season, which was full of turmoil that included the departure of Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, the Suns entered the season projected near the bottom of the league. Instead, Phoenix sits among the West’s top teams, and Ott now owns the second-best odds to win the 2025–26 NBA Coach of the Year at +430, trailing only Detroit’s HC JB Bickerstaff.
Jan 23, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Phoenix head coach Ott on the sideline against the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Despite extended injuries to Devin Booker and Jalen Green, Phoenix hasn’t slipped into survival mode. Ott has adjusted nightly by shrinking rotations, staggering creators, and empowering a second unit that plays with purpose. The Suns don’t just survive non-starter minutes; they win them, which is a testament to how Phoenix has been coached.
Jan 11, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix head coach Ott against the Washington Wizards at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Players like Collin Gillespie, Grayson Allen, Jamaree Bouyea, and Jordan Goodwin aren’t household names, but they’re competing every night and give the Suns a chance to win against the elite talent across the NBA. Defensive pressure, loose-ball recoveries, and smart cuts have become a part of Phoenix’s identity that now travels even when star power doesn’t.
Jan 7, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Suns forward Royce O’Neale (00), guard Grayson Allen (8), forward Dillon Brooks (3) and head coach Ott look onduring the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Emotionally, this matters as Phoenix fans didn’t know what to expect heading into this season. Instead, they’re watching a team that plays connected basketball, one that trusts the system even when talent is missing. That builds belief, not just in a season, but in a direction. The NBA Coach of the Year race often rewards surprise. But Ott’s candidacy is more than that. It’s respect for preparation and development. The Suns didn’t just fall into playoff contention so far; Jordan Ott was a massive part of getting them there.
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, and Suns for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
