Just heard John Gambadoro interviewed on Doug and Wolf. Here is some of what he reported:
The Suns' front office (including James Jones) inexplicably thought this was a veteran team heading into last season, and that Kokoskov as a tactician was a better fit for the veteran roster they somehow saw this being then than for a young developing roster, which is how they correctly characterize the roster now.
They want a coach who is more of a developer and who can communicate well with young players and build relationships, and they do not think Igor is that guy.
They felt that Igor misused Ayton last season and didn't develop him properly.
Booker is in Paris on vacation, so no idea as to what his reaction to this is, but he did NOT have any input on the firing (other than perhaps being indifferent on Igor one way or the other...see below).
They wanted Bower's input and to see what coaches might be available before firing Igor. Both pointed toward firing Igor.
The players didn't dislike Igor, but they didn't give him any ringing endorsements as a coach either. A lot of ambivalence in the exit interviews.
Their #1 target is Monty Williams, but Monty Williams is very close with Greg Popovich and is leaning on Popovich for direction as to which job to take. Popovich has already advised Williams to turn the Lakers down. Philadelphia and OKC might open up, and if either or both does/do, then that is his likely destination. (My comment: If either happens, then Brett Brown or Billy Donovan have to jump to the top of our wish list.)
Jason Kidd IS a candidate and WILL be interviewed for the position. (God help us all.)