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Phoenix SunsSuns make groundbreaking TV decision fans will love

The Phoenix Suns and Mercury announced Friday morning they are leaving Bally Sports Arizona for a new media rights deal with Gray Television, Inc. and interactive video company Kiswe, which will deliver all of the team’s locally-broadcasted games via over-the-air television and streaming. The partnership with Gray Television, which includes KTVK (Arizona’s Family 3TV), KPHO […]

Phoenix SunsSuns owner Mat Ishbia's company facing sexual harassment, racism allegations

Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia might have tough questions to answer about the working environment at his United Wholesale Mortgage company. According to a report by Bloomberg’s Polly Mosendz and Caleb Melby, past and present employees have complained about “racial disparities, sexual harassment, and bullying by managers.” “More than two dozen people who have worked […]

Phoenix SunsNBA confirms Robert Sarver suspended through season despite sale of Suns, Mercury

Although former Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury owner Robert Sarver has sold the franchises to billionaire mortgage lender Mat Ishbia, “the NBA is standing by its position Robert Sarver’s one-year suspension remains in place,” according to Duane Rankin of Arizona Republic. Sarver’s representatives believe that his suspension for the 2022-23 season should have been terminated […]

Phoenix SunsThe truth behind Phoenix's Kevin Durant trade, per new owner Mat Ishbia

The Phoenix Suns made the biggest splash of the NBA trade deadline by acquiring Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets, and owner Mat Ishbia said it was not a tough decision to make, according to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated. “This was the right decision for the team and for the business and for the […]

Phoenix SunsSuns' new owner Mat Ishbia clarifies Isiah Thomas hubbub

As new Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia takes over the franchise, reports emerged that he had plans to hire NBA legend Isiah Thomas to have a “prominent” front office role as part of the transition, per Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report. The two are said to be friends, so there’s a connection that would make […]

Phoenix SunsSuns' ownership change gets major update just in time for NBA trade deadline

Mat Ishbia is set to be the next owner of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury, with the billionaire mortgage lender’s purchase of a majority stake expected to become official in the next two weeks, sources told ESPN on Wednesday. The Suns and Mercury are valued at $4 billion, and Ishbia is set to assume […]

Phoenix SunsRUMOR: Suns' draft pick strategy at trade deadline, revealed

With a new ownership comes sweeping changes for the Phoenix Suns. Their former owner, Robert Sarver, was known as a penny-pincher. Early reports said that any potential deal had to be approved by Sarver to see if they are an expensive spend or no. However, that stance now changes with the new owner, Mat Ishbia. […]

Phoenix SunsSuns owner Mat Ishbia attends first game after $4.4 billion purchase

The Phoenix Suns will probably want to put their best effort forward Thursday night against the Brooklyn Nets because the new boss will be in the building. Owner Mat Ishbia is appearing at his first game at the Footprint Center since acquiring the team for a record $ 4.4 billion, according to Shams Charania. Ishbia […]

Phoenix SunsRobert Sarver drops statement after $4 billion Suns sale to Mat Ishbia

The Phoenix Suns are ready to put their tumultuous ownership tenure behind them. With the latest news on Robert Sarver selling his stake in the franchise plus the Phoenix Mercury to mortgage mogul Mat Ishbia for a $4 billion valuation, the next chapter looks ready to begin. Mat Ishbia, a former Michigan State Spartans player […]

Phoenix SunsBill Simmons predicts $4 billion Suns sale to Mat Ishbia 3 months early, takes victory lap

Like him or not, Bill Simmons was correct in his prediction that the Phoenix Suns franchise will be sold for around $4 billion. Simmons made that prediction back in September, and even more amusing is that he also dropped the name of Mat Ishbia as a potential buyer of the Suns. Bill Simmons was tapped […]

Phoenix SunsNBA world reacts to Robert Sarver officially selling Suns to Mat Ishbia for $4 billion

After a tumultuous and controversial past few months, Robert Sarver has agreed to sell the Phoenix Suns to billionaire mortgage lender Mat Ishbia for a valuation worth $4 billion. Naturally, the whole NBA world celebrated and showed excitement for the new owner and the departure of the disgraced Sarver. Sarver put the Suns and the […]

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