Minus owner Sarver, Suns return for another run at NBA title
The Suns met in downtown Phoenix on Monday for media day, less than a week after the embattled Sarver announced his intention to sell the team.
Robert Sarver to sell Suns and Mercury, Rihanna to headline Super bowl halftime show: top sports stories
Robert Sarver announced he will seek buyers for the Suns and Mercury franchises, police are investigating allegations that a fan struck Cardinals QB Kyler Murray in the face, Rihanna will headline the Super Bowl 57 halftime show at State Farm Stadium, Jae Crowder will not be at training camp for the Suns, and a pro surfer died after suffering a seizure.
Phoenix Suns say Jae Crowder won't be with team at training camp
The Suns released a statement on Sunday saying the team and Crowder "mutually agreed that he will not be with the team for training camp."
Robert Sarver announces plans to sell Suns, Mercury
Sarver was suspended for one year and fined $10 million after the investigation showed a pattern of lewd, misogynistic, and racist speech and conduct during his 18 years as owner of the Suns and Mercury.
Cardinals' improbable comeback win, Herm Edwards out at ASU: top sports stories
After a miserable start, the Arizona Cardinals rallied for an improbable road win in Las Vegas, and Herm Edwards and ASU have parted ways a day after an embarrassing loss at home – these are the top stories in the world of sports from Sept. 12-18.
Suns vice chairman calls for Robert Sarver to resign; Paypal threatens to end team sponsorship
In a statement on Sept. 15, Suns Vice Chairman Jahm Najafi said he cannot "sit back and allow our children and future generations of fans to think that this behavior is tolerated because of wealth and privilege."
NBA suspends Suns owner Robert Sarver for 1 year, fines him $10 million
The NBA launched its investigation after ESPN published a report, accusing Sarver of racist, misogynistic and hostile incidents during his tenure as owner of the Suns.
LeBron James criticizes NBA's punishment for Suns owner: 'Our league definitely got this wrong'
Phoenix Suns team owner Robert Sarver was fined $10 million and suspended for a year after allegations of racism and misogyny. LeBron James took to Twitter to criticize the punishment.
NBA considered suspending Suns owner Robert Sarver for more than 1 year
Sarver did, and issued an apology on Sept. 13, though noted he did not agree with all of the report’s findings.
NBA champ Matt Barnes believes Robert Sarver was 'perfect candidate' to get kicked out of NBA
"I think Robert Sarver was a perfect candidate to get kicked out of the NBA, and I’m sure I’m not the only one that feels that way. Unfortunately, the NBA decided not to," he added.
Twice Toothpaste: Suns' Devin Booker an investor behind new dental product
A new toothpaste is hitting Arizona with a familiar name behin it: Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker. FOX 10 Photojournalist Brian Kae has more on Twice toothpaste.
Phoenix Suns, Monty Williams agree to contract extension
Monty Williams has led a quick turnaround in three seasons with the Suns, taking them to the NBA Finals in 2021 where they lost in six games to the Milwaukee Bucks.
Kyler Murray signs contract extension, Arizona senators demand Brittney Griner's release: top sports stories
The Arizona Cardinals and quarterback Kyler Murray agreed to a long-term contract extension following a passive-aggressive offseason contract squabble, and Arizona's two United States senators are calling for the immediate release of Brittney Griner from a Russian jail – these are the top stories from the world of sports from July 18-24.
Suns re-sign Deandre Ayton to multi-year contract
The Phoenix Suns announced on July 18 that center Deandre Ayton officially re-signed to a multi-year contract.
Former NASCAR driver fatally stabbed, Phoenix soccer player dies after hit-and-run: top sports stories
A former NASCAR driver was stabbed to death by a suspect at a California gas station, a soccer player who grew up in Phoenix died following a hit-and-run crash in Georgia, and Deandre Ayton is staying with the Suns after all – these are the top stories from the world of sports from July 11-17.
Devin Booker secures $224M, four-year extension from Suns
Booker’s agent confirmed that the deal was struck. It can be signed as early as July 6, when the NBA’s offseason moratorium on player movement is lifted and most new contracts and extensions can be officially executed.
Kevin Durant asks for trade from Brooklyn Nets: AP source
ESPN first reported Durant’s trade request, citing Phoenix and Miami as two of his preferred destinations.
Suns hire Morgan Cato, first woman of color to become an assistant GM in NBA
Morgan Cato comes to Phoenix after spending nearly a decade with the NBA league office, where she most recently worked as the associate vice president of business operations for NBA’s league operations department.
Phoenix Suns' Bismack Biyombo brings Congo to Pope Francis after trip canceled
Pope Francis, 85, has been using a wheelchair to get around after straining ligaments in his right knee. He had to postpone a planned July 2-7 visit to Congo and South Sudan because doctors said the trip would jeopardize his therapy.
Phoenix students excel in Suns-themed STEM project
Students at Union Park Elementary School in north Phoenix were selected to be part of a STEM project sponsored by APS and the Phoenix Suns. After turning part of the classroom into a basketball court course, the students programmed the robot to complete a course by ?jumping through? a basketball hoop.