Ishbia takes over Suns, works to improve team culture
“Basketball is my life — a huge part of my life — always has been,” Ishbia said. “So when I realized I wasn’t good enough to be in the NBA, how can I one day maybe own a team?
“Basketball is my life — a huge part of my life — always has been,” Ishbia said. “So when I realized I wasn’t good enough to be in the NBA, how can I one day maybe own a team?
Mat Ishbia: Suns ‘will be one of best places to work’
"I’m going to spend a lot of time listening and learning, then make the adjustments to make this not only one of the best organizations in the NBA but also one of the best places to work," Mat Ishbia told The Associated Press.
"I’m going to spend a lot of time listening and learning, then make the adjustments to make this not only one of the best organizations in the NBA but also one of the best places to work," Mat Ishbia told The Associated Press.
Ayton has 35, Suns hold off Thomas, Nets in Booker’s return
Booker missed 21 games with left groin strain. The Suns had a stretch of nine losses in 10 games early in his absence but hung in well at the end and have won nine of 11.
Booker missed 21 games with left groin strain. The Suns had a stretch of nine losses in 10 games early in his absence but hung in well at the end and have won nine of 11.
NBA approves sale of Phoenix Suns, Mercury to Mat Ishbia
Mortgage executive and former Michigan State guard Mat Ishbia is the new majority owner of the Phoenix Suns and WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, after the NBA’s board of governors approved his plan to purchase the controlling stake of those franchises from Robert Sarver.
Mortgage executive and former Michigan State guard Mat Ishbia is the new majority owner of the Phoenix Suns and WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, after the NBA’s board of governors approved his plan to purchase the controlling stake of those franchises from Robert Sarver.
Phoenix Suns President and CEO Jason Rowley resigns: AP source
Rowley’s departure was “shared internally” within the Suns organization on Monday.
Rowley’s departure was “shared internally” within the Suns organization on Monday.
Murray scores 21 points, Hawks roll past Suns 132-100
Phoenix — with star guard Devin Booker close to returning from a groin injury — lost for just the second time in eight games.
Phoenix — with star guard Devin Booker close to returning from a groin injury — lost for just the second time in eight games.
Bridges scores 29, Suns pull away late, beat Raptors 114-106
The Suns are on a bit of roll despite missing Booker for the past several weeks.
The Suns are on a bit of roll despite missing Booker for the past several weeks.
Dinwiddie scores 36, Mavs top Suns 99-95 after Doncic hurt
Cam Johnson and Paul led the Suns with 22 points apiece. Deandre Ayton scored 19 points and grabbed 20 rebounds, but made just 6 of 20 shots. Paul added 10 assists.
Cam Johnson and Paul led the Suns with 22 points apiece. Deandre Ayton scored 19 points and grabbed 20 rebounds, but made just 6 of 20 shots. Paul added 10 assists.
Suns win 4th straight, roll past Hornets 128-97
Johnson was hot from the outset, scoring 16 points in seven minutes in the first quarter by making all six of his shots, including four 3-pointers.
Johnson was hot from the outset, scoring 16 points in seven minutes in the first quarter by making all six of his shots, including four 3-pointers.
Paul returns, Suns hold on for 112-110 win over Grizzlies
The Suns have been hit hard by injuries over the past couple months. Now the team is starting to get its best players back, but the chemistry is a work in progress. Paul believes the adversity will help in the long run.
The Suns have been hit hard by injuries over the past couple months. Now the team is starting to get its best players back, but the chemistry is a work in progress. Paul believes the adversity will help in the long run.
Mikal Bridges scores 28 points, Suns beat Nets to snap skid
Cam Johnson got an All-Star-level ovation from the home crowd in the first quarter when he came to the scorer’s table, returning to the floor after losing 37 games to a knee injury.
Cam Johnson got an All-Star-level ovation from the home crowd in the first quarter when he came to the scorer’s table, returning to the floor after losing 37 games to a knee injury.
Phoenix Suns' Cam Johnson to return on Jan. 19 vs. Nets
The injury-depleted Suns have struggled as of late, losing nine of their last 10 games and falling to 12th place in the Western Conference.
The injury-depleted Suns have struggled as of late, losing nine of their last 10 games and falling to 12th place in the Western Conference.
Grizzlies beat Suns 136-106, extend winning streak to 10
The Suns played without starters Chris Paul and Devin Booker. Paul missed his fifth straight game with a right hip injury. Booker has not played since Christmas Day because of a groin injury.
The Suns played without starters Chris Paul and Devin Booker. Paul missed his fifth straight game with a right hip injury. Booker has not played since Christmas Day because of a groin injury.
Jokic, Nuggets rout Suns 126-97 for 12th straight home win
Torrey Craig scored 16 points and Josh Okogie added 14 points and nine rebounds for the Suns. They have dropped 10 of 12.
Torrey Craig scored 16 points and Josh Okogie added 14 points and nine rebounds for the Suns. They have dropped 10 of 12.
Bridges leads undermanned Suns past Curry, Warriors 125-113
Mikal Bridges had 26 points, nine rebounds and five assists and the undermanned Phoenix Suns beat the Golden State Warriors for a third time this season, 125-113 on Tuesday night to snap a season-worst six-game skid.
Mikal Bridges had 26 points, nine rebounds and five assists and the undermanned Phoenix Suns beat the Golden State Warriors for a third time this season, 125-113 on Tuesday night to snap a season-worst six-game skid.
Evan Mobley hits late jumper, Cavaliers beat Suns 90-88
The Suns had a chance to tie it, but Mikal Bridges missed a jumper in the final second.
The Suns had a chance to tie it, but Mikal Bridges missed a jumper in the final second.
Randle, Brunson help lift Knicks over Suns 102-83
Deandre Ayton led Phoenix with 12 points. Chris Paul had 11 and Mikal Bridges added 10.
Deandre Ayton led Phoenix with 12 points. Chris Paul had 11 and Mikal Bridges added 10.
Rui Hachimura helps Wizards beat short-handed Suns, 127-102
Chris Paul added 20 points as Phoenix led only once on the opening basket while falling to 1-2 on a six-game road trip.
Chris Paul added 20 points as Phoenix led only once on the opening basket while falling to 1-2 on a six-game road trip.
Suns All-Star Devin Booker out at least 4 weeks with groin strain
Booker has missed six of the past nine games because of hamstring and groin ailments. He tried to return for the team’s Christmas Day matchup against the Denver Nuggets but played just four minutes before having to leave the game.
Booker has missed six of the past nine games because of hamstring and groin ailments. He tried to return for the team’s Christmas Day matchup against the Denver Nuggets but played just four minutes before having to leave the game.
Washington scores 26 as banged-up Suns beat Grizzlies
Jock Landale scored 16, and Deandre Ayton had 15 points and 10 rebounds. Chris Paul finished with 14 points and six assists.
Jock Landale scored 16, and Deandre Ayton had 15 points and 10 rebounds. Chris Paul finished with 14 points and six assists.