NBA Coach of the Month


The National Basketball Association's Coach of the 'Month' award has been presented monthly by the National Basketball Association since the 1982–83 NBA season. It recognizes coaches for their outstanding performance during a given month. Since the 2002-2003 NBA season, the award has honored two coaches each month—one from the Eastern Conference and one from the Western Conference—to equally recognize both conferences. The first recipient of the award in November 1982 was Scotty Robertson, coach of the Detroit Pistons season|Detroit Pistons], whose team held an 11-6 record that month.
As of March 2025, the most recent winners of the Coach of the Month award are Mark Daigneault of the Oklahoma City Thunder and J.B. Bickerstaff of the Detroit Pistons.
Like the Coach of the Year award, the Coach of the Month award is determined through evaluation of a team's win-loss record, scoring, defense, and other performance factors. Over 23 years, the award has been presented 362 times, with several coaches receiving it multiple times within a single season. A total of 99 coaches have received the award, with coach Gregg Popovich earning it a record seventeen times.

Notable recipients

Among the top five most recognized coaches, Popovich is the only one to have won exclusively with one team, the San Antonio Spurs. The other four most recognized coaches are Doc Rivers, George Karl, Phil Jackson, and Pat Riley. Notably, George Karl holds the record for winning with six different teams during his tenure as a coach, while Doc Rivers and Pat Riley won with three teams, and Phil Jackson with two.
While there are approximately ten coaches who have won the award in back-to-back months of the same season, only four coaches have won the award three times in one season. These coaches are Tom Thibodeau with the Chicago Bulls during the 2010-2011 season, Mike Brown with the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2008-2009 season, Doc Rivers with the Boston Celtics during the 2007-2008 season, and Flip Saunders with the Detroit Pistons during the 2005-2006 season, the first coach to ever do so. Of these four coaches, only Doc Rivers and the Boston Celtics went on to win the 2008 NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Winners

SeasonCoachTeamConferenceMonthNationality
2024-2025Mark DaigneaultOklahoma City ThunderWestFebruaryUnited States
2024-2025J.B. BickerstaffDetroit PistonsEastFebruaryUnited States
2024-2025Ime UdokaHouston RocketsWestJanuaryUnited States/Nigeria
2024-2025Rick CarlisleIndiana PacersEastJanuaryUnited States
2024-2025Mark DaignaultOklahoma City ThunderWestDecemberUnited States
2024-2025Kenny AtkinsonCleveland CavaliersEastDecemberUnited States
2024-2025Ime UdokaHouston RocketsWestNovemberUnited States/Nigeria
2024-2025Kenny AtkinsonCleveland CavaliersEastNovemberUnited States
2023-2024Ime UdokaHouston RocketsWestMarchUnited States/Nigeria
2023-2024Joe MazzullaBoston CelticsEastMarchUnited States
2023-2024Steve KerrGolden State WarriorsWestFebruaryUnited States
2023-2024Erik SpoelstraMiami HeatEastFebruaryUnited States
2023-2024Tyronn LueLos Angeles ClippersWestJanuaryUnited States
2023-2024Tom ThibodeauNew York KnicksEastJanuaryUnited States
2023-2024Tyronn LueLos Angeles ClippersWestDecemberUnited States
2023-2024Joe MazzullaBoston CelticsEastDecemberUnited States
2023-2024Chris FinchMinnesota TimberwolvesWestNovemberUnited States
2023-2024Jamahl MosleyOrlando MagicEastNovemberUnited States
2022-2023Taylor JenkinsMemphis GrizzliesWestMarchUnited States
2022-2023Doc RiversPhiladelphia SixersEastMarchUnited States
2022-2023Mike BrownSacramento KingsWestFebruaryUnited States
2022-2023Mike BudenholzerMilwaukee BucksEastFebruaryUnited States
2022-2023Michael MaloneDenver NuggetsWestJanuaryUnited States
2022-2023Doc RiversPhiladelphia 76ersEastJanuaryUnited States
2022-2023Willie GreenNew Orleans PelicansWestDecemberUnited States
2022-2023Jacque VaughnBrooklyn NetsEastDecemberUnited States
2022-2023Monty WilliamsPhoenix SunsWestNovemberUnited States
2022-2023Joe MazzulaaBoston CelticsEastNovemberUnited States
2021-2022Jason KiddDallas MavericksWestMarchUnited States
2021-2022Ime UdokaBoston CelticsEastMarchUnited States/Nigeria
2021-2022Quin SnyderUtah JazzWestFebruaryUnited States
2021-2022Ime UdokaBoston CelticsEastFebruaryUnited States/Nigeria
2021-2022Monty WilliamsPhoenix SunsWestJanuaryUnited States
2021-2022J.B. BickerstaffCleveland CavaliersEastJanuaryUnited States
2021-2022Taylor JenkinsMemphis GrizzliesWestDecemberUnited States
2021-2022Erik SpoelstraMiami HeatEastDecemberUnited States
2021-2022Monty WilliamsPhoenix SunsWestNovemberUnited States
2021-2022Billy DonovanChicago BullsEastNovemberUnited States
2020-2021Terry StottsPortland Trail BlazersWestMayUnited States
2020-2021Tom ThibodeauNew York KnicksEastMayUnited States
2020-2021Michael MaloneDenver NuggetsWestAprilUnited States
2020-2021Scott BrooksWashington WizardsEastAprilUnited States
2020-2021Monty WilliamsPhoenix SunsWestMarchUnited States
2020-2021Nate McMillanAtlanta HawksEastMarchUnited States
2020-2021Quin SnyderUtah JazzWestFebruaryUnited States
2020-2021Steve NashBrooklyn NetsEastFebruaryUnited States
2020-2021Quin SnyderUtah JazzWestJanuaryUnited States
2020-2021Doc RiversPhiladelphia 76ersEastJanuaryUnited States
2019-2020Mike D'AntoniHouston RocketsWestFebruaryUnited States/Italy
2019-2020Mike BudenholzerMilwaukee BucksEastFebruaryUnited States
2019-2020Taylor JenkinsMilwaukee BucksWestJanuaryUnited States
2019-2020Nick NurseToronto RaptorsEastJanuaryUnited States
2019-2020Billy DonovanOklahoma City ThunderWestDecemberUnited States
2019-2020Mike BudenholzerMilwaukee BucksEastDecemberUnited States
2019-2020Frank VogelLos Angeles LakersWestNovemberUnited States
2019-2020Nick NurseToronto RaptorsEastNovemberUnited States
2018-2019Terry StottsPortland Trail BlazersWestMarchUnited States
2018-2019Steve CliffordOrlando MagicEastMarchUnited States
2018-2019Terry StottsPortland Trail BlazersWestFebruaryUnited States
2018-2019Mike BudenholzerMilwaukee BucksEastFebruaryUnited States
2018-2019Steve KerrGolden State WarriorsWestJanuaryUnited States
2018-2019Mike BudenholzerMilwaukee BucksEastJanuaryUnited States
2018-2019Mike D'AntoniHouston RocketsWestDecemberUnited States/Italy
2018-2019Nate McMillanIndiana PacersEastDecemberUnited States
2018-2019Doc RiversLos Angeles ClippersWestNovemberUnited States
2018-2019Nick NurseToronto RaptorsEastNovemberUnited States
2017-2018Quin SnyderUtah JazzWestMarchUnited States
2017-2018Brett BrownPhiladelphia 76ersEastMarchUnited States
2017-2018Mike D'AntoniHouston RocketsWestFebruaryUnited States/Italy
2017-2018Scott BrooksWashington WizardsEastFebruaryUnited States
2017-2018Terry StottsPortland Trail BlazersWestJanuaryUnited States
2017-2018Erik SpoelstraMiami HeatEastJanuaryUnited States
2017-2018Steve KerrGolden State WarriorsWestDecemberUnited States
2017-2018Dwane CaseyToronto RaptorsEastDecemberUnited States
2017-2018Mike D'AntoniHouston RocketsWestNovemberUnited States/Italy
2017-2018Brad StevensBoston CelticsEastNovemberUnited States
2016-2017Doc RiversLos Angeles ClippersWestAprilUnited States
2016-2017Nate McMillanIndiana PacersWestAprilUnited States
2016-2017Terry StottsPortland Trail BlazersWestMarchUnited States
2016-2017Jason KiddMilwaukee BucksEastMarchUnited States
2016-2017Gregg PopovichSan Antonio SpursWestFebruaryUnited States
2016-2017Erik SpoelstraMiami HeatEastFebruaryUnited States
2016-2017Steve KerrGolden State WarriorsWestJanuaryUnited States
2016-2017Scott BrooksWashington WizardsEastJanuaryUnited States
2016-2017Mike D'AntoniHouston RocketsWestDecemberUnited States/Italy
2016-2017Dwane CaseyToronto RaptorsEastDecemberUnited States
2016-2017Steve KerrGolden State WarriorsWestNovemberUnited States
2016-2017Tyronn LueCleveland CavaliersEastNovemberUnited States
2015-2016Doc RiversLos Angeles ClippersWestAprilUnited States
2015-2016Frank VogelIndiana PacersEastAprilUnited States
2015-2016Steve KerrGolden State WarriorsWestMarchUnited States
2015-2016Steve CliffordCharlotte HornetsEastMarchUnited States
2015-2016Terry StottsPortland Trail BlazersWestFebruaryUnited States
2015-2016Brad StevensBoston CelticsEastFebruaryUnited States
2015-2016Doc RiversLos Angeles ClippersWestJanuaryUnited States
2015-2016Dwane CaseyToronto RaptorsEastJanuaryUnited States
2015-2016Gregg PopovichSan Antonio SpursWestDecemberUnited States
2015-2016Scott SkilesOrlando MagicEastDecemberUnited States
2015-2016Luke WaltonGolden State WarriorsWestNovemberUnited States
2015-2016David BlattCleveland CavaliersEastNovemberUnited States
2014-2015Doc RiversLos Angeles ClippersWestAprilUnited States
2014-2015Brad StevensBoston CelticsEastAprilUnited States
2014-2015Steve KerrGolden State WarriorsWestMarchUnited States
2014-2015David BlattCleveland CavaliersEastMarchUnited States
2014-2015Scott BrooksWashington WizardsWestFebruaryUnited States
2014-2015Frank VogelIndiana PacersEastFebruaryUnited States
2014-2015Steve KerrGolden State WarriorsWestJanuaryUnited States
2014-2015Mike BudenholzerAtlanta HawksEastJanuaryUnited States
2014-2015Terry StottsPortland Trail BlazersWestDecemberUnited States
2014-2015Mike BudenholzerAtlanta HawksEastDecemberUnited States
2014-2015Dave JoergerMemphis GrizzliesWestNovemberUnited States
2014-2015Dwane CaseyToronto RaptorsEastNovemberUnited States
2013-2014Dave JoergerMemphis GrizzliesWestAprilUnited States
2013-2014Steve CliffordCharlotte HornetsEastAprilUnited States
2013-2014Gregg PopovichSan Antonio SpursWestMarchUnited States
2013-2014Jason KiddBrooklyn NetsEastMarchUnited States
2013-2014Kevin McHaleHouston RocketsWestFebruaryUnited States
2013-2014Erik SpoelstraMiami HeatEastFebruaryUnited States
2013-2014Dave JoergerMemphis GrizzliesWestJanuaryUnited States
2013-2014Jason KiddBrooklyn NetsEastJanuaryUnited States
2013-2014Jeff HornacekPhoenix SunsWestDecemberUnited States
2013-2014Dwane CaseyToronto RaptorsEastDecemberUnited States
2013-2014Terry StottsPortland Trail BlazersWestNovemberUnited States
2013-2014Frank VogelIndiana PacersEastNovemberUnited States
2012-2013Mike D'AntoniLos Angeles LakersWestAprilUnited States/Italy
2012-2013Mike WoodsonNew York KnicksEastAprilUnited States
2012-2013George KarlDenver NuggetsWestMarchUnited States
2012-2013Erik SpoelstraMiami HeatEastMarchUnited States
2012-2013Lionel HollinsMemphis GrizzliesWestFebruaryUnited States
2012-2013Erik SpoelstraMiami HeatEastFebruaryUnited States
2012-2013George KarlDenver NuggetsWestJanuaryUnited States
2012-2013Tom ThibodeauChicago BullsEastJanuaryUnited States
2012-2013Vinny Del NegroLos Angeles ClippersWestDecemberUnited States
2012-2013Larry DrewAtlanta HawksEastDecemberUnited States
2012-2013Lionel HollinsMemphis GrizzliesWestNovemberUnited States
2012-2013Avery JohnsonBrooklyn NetsEastNovemberUnited States
2011-2012Lionel HollinsMemphis GrizzliesWestAprilUnited States
2011-2012Frank VogelIndiana PacersEastAprilUnited States
2011-2012Gregg PopovichSan Antonio SpursWestMarchUnited States
2011-2012Tom ThibodeauChicago BullsEastMarchUnited States
2011-2012Gregg PopovichSan Antonio SpursWestFebruaryUnited States
2011-2012Erik SpoelstraMiami HeatEastFebruaryUnited States
2011-2012Scott BrooksOklahoma City ThunderWestJanuaryUnited States
2011-2012Tom ThibodeauChicago BullsEastJanuaryUnited States
2010-2011Nate McMillanPortland Trail BlazersWestAprilUnited States
2010-2011Tom ThibodeauChicago BullsEastAprilUnited States
2010-2011Phil JacksonLos Angeles LakersWestMarchUnited States
2010-2011Tom ThibodeauChicago BullsEastMarchUnited States
2010-2011Rick CarlisleDallas MavericksWestFebruaryUnited States
2010-2011Doug CollinsPhiladelphia 76ersEastFebruaryUnited States
2010-2011Monty WilliamsNew Orleans PelicansWestJanuaryUnited States
2010-2011Tom ThibodeauChicago BullsEastJanuaryUnited States
2010-2011Gregg PopovichSan Antonio SpursWestDecemberUnited States
2010-2011Erik SpoelstraMiami HeatEastDecemberUnited States
2010-2011Gregg PopovichSan Antonio SpursWestNovemberUnited States
2010-2011Doc RiversBoston CelticsEastNovemberUnited States
2009-2010Rick CarlisleDallas MavericksWestAprilUnited States
2009-2010Stan Van GundyOrlando MagicEastAprilUnited States
2009-2010Alvin GentryPhoenix SunsWestMarchUnited States
2009-2010Erik SpoelstraMiami HeatEastMarchUnited States
2009-2010Scott BrooksOklahoma City ThunderWestFebruaryUnited States
2009-2010Scott SkilesMilwaukee BucksEastFebruaryUnited States
2009-2010George KarlDenver NuggetsWestJanuaryUnited States
2009-2010Larry BrownCharlotte HornetsEastJanuaryUnited States
2009-2010Lionel HollinsMemphis GrizzliesWestDecemberUnited States
2009-2010Mike BrownCleveland CavaliersEastDecemberUnited States
2009-2010Alvin GentryPhoenix SunsWestNovemberUnited States
2009-2010Stan Van GundyOrlando MagicEastNovemberUnited States
2008-2009Nate McMillanPortland Trail BlazersWestAprilUnited States
2008-2009Doc RiversBoston CelticsEastAprilUnited States
2008-2009Rick AdelmanHouston RocketsWestMarchUnited States
2008-2009Mike BrownCleveland CavaliersEastMarchUnited States
2008-2009Jerry SloanUtah JazzWestFebruaryUnited States
2008-2009Mike BrownCleveland CavaliersEastFebruaryUnited States
2008-2009Kevin McHaleMinnesota TimberwolvesWestJanuaryUnited States
2008-2009Stan Van GundyOrlando MagicEastJanuaryUnited States
2008-2009Byron ScottNew Orleans PelicansWestDecemberUnited States
2008-2009Mike BrownCleveland CavaliersEastDecemberUnited States
2008-2009Phil JacksonLos Angeles LakersWestNovemberUnited States
2008-2009Doc RiversBoston CelticsEastNovemberUnited States
2007-2008Phil JacksonLos Angeles LakersWestAprilUnited States
2007-2008Doc RiversBoston CelticsEastAprilUnited States
2007-2008Jerry SloanUtah JazzWestMarchUnited States
2007-2008Doc RiversBoston CelticsEastMarchUnited States
2007-2008Rick AdelmanHouston RocketsWestFebruaryUnited States
2007-2008Flip SaundersDetroit PistonsEastFebruaryUnited States
2007-2008Byron ScottNew Orleans PelicansWestJanuaryUnited States
2007-2008Mike BrownCleveland CavaliersEastJanuaryUnited States
2007-2008Nate McMillanPortland Trail BlazersWestDecemberUnited States
2007-2008Flip SaundersDetroit PistonsEastDecemberUnited States
2007-2008Gregg PopovichSan Antonio SpursWestNovemberUnited States
2007-2008Doc RiversBoston CelticsEastNovemberUnited States
2006-2007Don NelsonGolden State WarriorsWestAprilUnited States
2006-2007Lawrence FrankBrooklyn NetsEastAprilUnited States
2006-2007Gregg PopovichSan Antonio SpursWestMarchUnited States
2006-2007Pat RileyMiami HeatEastMarchUnited States
2006-2007Avery JohnsonDallas MavericksWestFebruaryUnited States
2006-2007Flip SaundersDetroit PistonsEastFebruaryUnited States
2006-2007Mike D'AntoniPhoenix SunsWestJanuaryUnited States/Italy
2006-2007Sam MitchellToronto RaptorsEastJanuaryUnited States
2006-2007Mike D'AntoniPhoenix SunsWestDecemberUnited States/Italy
2006-2007Eddie JordanWashington WizardsEastDecemberUnited States
2006-2007Jerry SloanUtah JazzWestNovemberUnited States
2006-2007Brian [Hill (basketball)|Brian Hill]Orlando MagicEastNovemberUnited States
2005-2006Mike FratelloBrooklyn GrizzliesWestAprilUnited States
2005-2006Scott SkilesChicago BullsEastAprilUnited States
2005-2006Gregg PopovichSan Antonio SpursWestMarchUnited States
2005-2006Lawrence FrankBrooklyn NetsEastMarchUnited States
2005-2006Mike D'AntoniPhoenix SunsWestFebruaryUnited States/Italy
2005-2006Pat RileyMiami HeatEastFebruaryUnited States
2005-2006Avery JohnsonDallas MavericksWestJanuaryUnited States
2005-2006Flip SaundersDetroit PistonsEastJanuaryUnited States
2005-2006Gregg PopovichSan Antonio SpursWestDecemberUnited States
2005-2006Flip SaundersDetroit PistonsEastDecemberUnited States
2005-2006Avery JohnsonDallas MavericksWestNovemberUnited States
2005-2006Flip SaundersDetroit PistonsEastNovemberUnited States
2004-2005Avery JohnsonDallas MavericksWestAprilUnited States
2004-2005Lawrence FrankBrooklyn NetsEastAprilUnited States
2004-2005George KarlDetroit PistonsWestMarchUnited States
2004-2005Stan Van GundyOrlando MagicEastMarchUnited States
2004-2005George KarlDetroit PistonsWestFebruaryUnited States
2004-2005Larry BrownDetroit PistonsEastFebruaryUnited States
2004-2005Mike FratelloMemphis GrizzliesWestJanuaryUnited States
2004-2005Scott SkilesChicago BullsEastJanuaryUnited States
2004-2005Mike D'AntoniPhoenix SunsWestDecemberUnited States/Italy
2004-2005Stan Van GundyOrlando MagicEastDecemberUnited States
2004-2005Nate McMillanSeattle SuperSonicsWestNovemberUnited States
2004-2005Johnny DavisOrlando MagicEastNovemberUnited States
2003-2004Flip SaundersMinnesota TimberwolvesWestAprilUnited States
2003-2004Larry BrownDetroit PistonsEastAprilUnited States
2003-2004Hubie BrownMemphis GrizzliesWestMarchUnited States
2003-2004Stan Van GundyOrlando MagicEastMarchUnited States
2003-2004Hubie BrownMemphis GrizzliesWestFebruaryUnited States
2003-2004Lawrence FrankBrooklyn NetsEastFebruaryUnited States
2003-2004Rick AdelmanSacramento KingsWestJanuaryUnited States
2003-2004Larry BrownDetroit PistonsEastJanuaryUnited States
2003-2004Gregg PopovichSan Antonio SpursWestDecemberUnited States
2003-2004Byron ScottBrooklyn NetsEastDecemberUnited States
2003-2004Phil JacksonLos Angeles LakersWestNovemberUnited States
2003-2004Rick CarlisleIndiana PacersEastNovemberUnited States
2002-2003Phil JacksonLos Angeles LakersWestAprilUnited States
2002-2003Paul SilasCharlotte HornetsEastAprilUnited States
2002-2003Gregg PopovichSan Antonio SpursWestMarchUnited States
2002-2003Larry BrownPhiladelphia SixersEastMarchUnited States
2002-2003Flip SaundersMinnesota TimberwolvesWestFebruaryUnited States
2002-2003Larry BrownPhiladelphia SixersEastFebruaryUnited States
2002-2003Gregg PopovichSan Antonio SpursWestJanuaryUnited States
2002-2003George KarlMilwaukee BucksEastJanuaryUnited States
2002-2003Frank JohnsonPhoenix SunsWestDecemberUnited States
2002-2003Byron ScottBrooklyn NetsEastDecemberUnited States
2002-2003Don NelsonDallas MavericksWestNovemberUnited States
2002-2003Isiah ThomasIndiana PacersEastNovemberUnited States
2001-2002Lenny WilkensToronto RaptorsEastAprilUnited States
2001-2002Gregg PopovichSan Antonio SpursWestMarchUnited States
2001-2002Rick CarlisleDetroit PistonsEastFebruaryUnited States
2001-2002Rick AdelmanSacramento KingsWestJanuaryUnited States
2001-2002Doug CollinsWashington WizardsEastDecemberUnited States
2001-2002Larry BrownPhiladelphia SixersEastNovemberUnited States
2000-2001Isiah ThomasIndiana PacersEastAprilUnited States
2000-2001Gregg PopovichSan Antonio SpursWestMarchUnited States
2000-2001Jerry SloanUtah JazzWestFebruaryUnited States
2000-2001Flip SaundersMinnesota TimberwolvesWestJanuaryUnited States
2000-2001Pat RileyMiami HeatEastDecemberUnited States
2000-2001Larry BrownPhiladelphia 76ersEastNovemberUnited States
1999-2000Paul SilasCharlotte HornetsEastAprilUnited States
1999-2000Jerry SloanUtah JazzWestMarchUnited States
1999-2000Phil JacksonLos Angeles LakersWestFebruaryUnited States
1999-2000Flip SaundersMinnesota TimberwolvesWestJanuaryUnited States
1999-2000Phil JacksonLos Angeles LakersWestDecemberUnited States
1999-2000Mike DunleavyPortland Trail BlazersWestNovemberUnited States
1998-1999Gregg PopovichSan Antonio SpursWestAprilUnited States
1998-1999Mike DunleavyPortland Trail BlazersWestMarchUnited States
1998-1999Jerry SloanUtah JazzWestFebruaryUnited States