The NBA G League and Phoenix Suns yesterday introduced that the Suns have acquired the precise to personal and function an NBA G League group, which is about to debut within the 2024-25 season. With right this moment’s announcement, the NBA G League expands to a document 32 groups, whereas all 30 NBA groups now personal or function an NBA G League affiliate.
“Bringing a G League group to Phoenix was one among my first priorities as proprietor,” mentioned Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury group proprietor Mat Ishbia. “Including a G League group creates one other space for us to compete to be the very best and can be a significant software to assist develop gamers and coaches. Similar to the Suns and Mercury, our G League group will function a neighborhood asset and make a constructive impression on and off the court docket.”
“We’re honored to welcome Mat Ishbia and the Phoenix Suns to the NBA G League, and are thrilled to attain our long-stated aim that every of the 30 NBA groups has an NBA G League affiliate,” mentioned NBA G League President Shareef Abdur-Rahim. “The NBA G League has by no means been extra helpful to NBA groups than it’s right this moment, and the Suns’ funding solely reinforces that actuality. I can’t wait to affix followers within the Valley subsequent season to benefit from the distinctive model of NBA G League basketball.”
The Suns NBA G League group will play its residence video games within the Phoenix metro space. Extra particulars on the venue, in addition to the group’s identify and brand, can be introduced within the spring.
