He was at Phoenix's morning shootaround Friday, July 12, as the Suns open NBA Summer League action against the Washington Wizards at Thomas & Mack Center. Orlando reached the playoffs the past two seasons with Mermuys on staff.

By joining the Suns, Magic assistant Jesse Mermuys will help first-time NBA head coach Jordan Ott, similarly to how he helped Jamahl Mosley in Orlando. Mermuys had been with the Magic since 2021.