The Phoenix Suns are working toward launching a new G League team as soon as the 2024-25 season, meaning all 30 NBA organizations will have G League affiliates.
“Bringing a G League team to the Valley has been a priority for us, and I am excited that we have begun the process and the wheels are in motion to have a team in Phoenix as early as the 2024-25 season,” Mat Ishbia, owner of the Suns and WNBA’s Mercury, told The Athletic in a statement. “Not only will this allow us to develop young players within our winning culture, but also will serve as an opportunity to expand our reach and connect with even more basketball fans across the region.
“This investment further strengthens our connection with the community and continues to elevate Phoenix as the epicenter of basketball.”
The Suns previously operated a G League affiliate called the Northern Arizona Suns, whom ex-owner Robert Sarver sold to the Detroit Pistons in 2020. The Suns have had recent success with the development of prospects in Ish Wainwright and Saben Lee over the past two seasons. Wainwright is now on a standard contract and Lee was re-signed on a two-way deal.
The Suns’ plan to begin a new G League team is just another move made by Ishbia and the franchise in the past two weeks. The Suns completed…
