The NBA G League and Phoenix Suns yesterday introduced that the Suns have acquired the fitting to personal and function an NBA G League staff, which is ready to debut within the 2024-25 season. With immediately’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 staff to Phoenix was considered one of my first priorities as proprietor,” stated Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury staff proprietor Mat Ishbia. “Including a G League staff creates one other space for us to compete to be the perfect and shall be a significant software to assist develop gamers and coaches. Identical to the Suns and Mercury, our G League staff will function a group asset and make a constructive impression on and off the courtroom.”
“We’re honored to welcome Mat Ishbia and the Phoenix Suns to the NBA G League, and are thrilled to realize our long-stated objective that every of the 30 NBA groups has an NBA G League affiliate,” stated NBA G League President Shareef Abdur-Rahim. “The NBA G League has by no means been extra priceless to NBA groups than it’s immediately, 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 staff will play its dwelling video games within the Phoenix metro space. Extra particulars on the venue, in addition to the staff’s identify and brand, shall be introduced within the spring.
