In 2022, Ryan Saunders became an Assistant Coach for the Denver Nuggets. Coach Saunders was born in Plymouth, Minnesota and played for and graduated from the University of Minnesota, where he received his bachelor’s degree in Sports Management. Coach Ryan Saunders is the son of legendary NBA Head Coach, Flip Saunders. Coach Saunders and his wife, Hayley, have one child (Lucas).

NBA COACHING EXPERIENCE

2022-Present – Denver Nuggets (Assistant Coach – Mike Malone)

2019-2021 – Minnesota Timberwolves (Head Coach)

2014-2019 – Minnesota Timberwolves (Assistant Coach – Flip Saunders, Sam Mitchell, & Tom Thibodeau)

2009-2014 – Washington Wizards (Assistant Coach – Flip Saunders & Randy Wittman)