Pistons, Monty Williams agree to largest coaching deal in NBA history: report

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The Detroit Pistons are reportedly set to give Monty Williams, the winningest head coach in the NBA since 2021, the biggest deal for a coach in NBA history.

Williams and the Pistons have agreed to a six-year deal worth $78.5 million, according to ESPN. The Athletic, who was first to report Williams' deal with the Pistons, said team options and incentives could increase the deal to eight years and $100 million.

It was reported earlier Wednesday by The Athletic that Detroit has been "heavily pursuing" Williams, who was surprisingly let go by the Phoenix Suns after they lost in the second round of the NBA Playoffs to the Denver Nuggets.

That pursuit also brought a heavy price tag – a reported $10 million – to entice Williams to head to the Motor City. This deal would be worth $12.5 million per season, making him the highest-paid head coach in the NBA. 

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Head Coach Monty Williams of the Phoenix Suns looks on before Game Five of the Western Conference Semi-Finals of the 2023 NBA Playoffs against the Denver Nuggets. (Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

San Antonio Spurs legend Gregg Popovich, who has the most wins for a head coach in the history of the NBA, made $11.5 million last season. Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors came in second at $9.5 million, while Williams didn't even make the highest-salary top 10.

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Though Williams has built a track record the Pistons clearly love, he will be facing a much different situation in Detroit.

With the Suns, Williams had Kevin Durant, Devin