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Bradley Beal’s Wife & James Harden’s Partner Drop Major Tease Amid Clippers Rumors

Amid Clippers buzz, Bradley Beal’s wife and James Harden’s girlfriend drop bold hints—fueling the NBA’s latest chaos.
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Bam Adebayo Reportedly Influenced Heat Trade as Kevin Love Creates Math Problem for 2 Teams

Reports say Bam Adebayo had a say in Kevin Love's trade from Miami Heat as the 36-year-old turns into a math problem.
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Darius Bazley Net Worth in 2025: Lakers Star’s Salary, Contract, and Endorsements

Read about Darius Bazley's Net Worth, contract details, his salary and career earnings and more on Essentially Sports.
NBA: Brooklyn Nets-Media Day

Austin Reaves at Demotion Risk as Lakers Advised to Make Bradley Beal Decision

A former radio host highlights that Bradley Beal should join the Lakers, but also implied that Austin Reaves would have to make a sacrifice.
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Lakers Urged to Trade Austin Reaves for Andrew Wiggins Amid Bradley Beal Rumors

The Los Angeles Lakers are requested to trade Austin Reaves for Andrew Wiggins as rumors swirl around Bradley Beal.
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ESPN Reporter’s Private Chat With Bradley Beal Confirms Suns Future Stance as New Buyout Update Surfaces

An ESPN reporter highlights Bradley Beal's woes amid trade discussion as the rumors about a buyout from the Suns intensify.
NBA: Phoenix Suns at Golden State Warriors

Lakers Legend Isn’t Worried About Kevin Durant’s Rockets Trade Amid Alleged 7-Team Deal

Kevin Durant’s latest trade move stirs reactions from NBA legends as rumors of an unprecedented deal swirl around the league.
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What Is The NBA 7-Team Trade? Kevin Durant, Lakers & Warriors Involved In Record-Breaking Deal

Read on to know more about the 7-team trade deal, which is set to shift Kevin Durant, along with making changes amongst the major NBA rosters
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Kevin Durant Offers Key Advice to Cooper Flagg & NBA Rookies as True Rockets Trade Feelings Emerge

Kevin Durant shares advice for NBA rookies like Cooper Flagg while opening up about his fresh start and experience with the Houston Rockets.
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$5M Proposal Offers Solution to Rob Pelinka’s Lakers Problems Amid DeAndre Ayton Allegations

Nick Richards and Clint Capela's cheap price tags might lure Rob Pelinka into signing them. The same can't be said for DeAndre Ayton, though.
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Mark Cuban Urges Adam Silver to Take Immediate Action After Rich Paul’s Private Conversation Surfaces

Mark Cuban calls on Adam Silver as Rich Paul’s draft night conversation sparks fresh controversy in the NBA’s offseason drama
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Bradley Beal’s Wife Kamiah Sends Heartfelt Message as Suns’ Future Takes Drastic Turn

Bradley Beal's wife Kamiah shares a sweet message, as the Suns' take over the headlines with uncertain future. Read more now.
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Ime Udoka & Rockets Make Key 3-Roster Move Amid Kevin Durant Retirement News

Kevin Durant lands up with the Houston Rockets as the franchise makes bold moves to reshape its roster for a serious title push.
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Rob Pelinka Accused of Putting 23-YO Star’s Career in Jeopardy Amid Surprise Move That Could Solve Lakers’ Biggest Issue

Rob Pelinka's risky move backfires on a young star—until an unexpected solution emerges to salvage the Lakers' crumbling center plans.
June 24, 2024, El Segundo, California, USA: V.P. of basketball operations and General manager, Rob Pelinka speaks during

Fact Check: Was Rob Pelinka at Disneyland During the 1st Round of 2025 NBA Draft?

Rob Pelinka suddenly comes under discussion during Day 1 of the 2025 NBA Draft as someone resembling him was seen at Disneyland
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers-Press Conference

2025 NBA Draft: All First Round Picks, Trades From Night 1

2025 NBA Draft delivers franchise-changing talent and blockbuster trades that will reshape the NBA landscape for years to come.
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Mark Williams’ NBA Future Finally Confirmed On Draft Night As Hornets Shock Basketball Community

ESPN's Shams Charania confirms Mark Williams' NBA future as Hornets pull off surprising trade on Draft Night!
NBA: Portland Trail Blazers at Charlotte Hornets

Joy Taylor and Many Loved Taylor Rooks’ Personal Announcement After Up-Close Kevin Durant Moment

Joy Taylor and other sports personalities applaud Taylor Rooks' new initiative announced days after sharing the spotlight with Kevin Durant.
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Shams Charania Drops Bradley Beal Update on Direct Talks Over Future After Jalen Green Trade

Bradley Beal's future with the Phoenix Suns is looking bleak as Shams Charania highlights what Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks' trade means.
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Kevin Durant Finds Support From Teammate’s Mother After Debate With American Rapper Takes Ugly Turn

Explore how Kevin Durant found surprising support amid a heated online clash with rapper Lil B after his Rockets trade.
NBA: Milwaukee Bucks at Phoenix Suns

Sources Reveal Concerning Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks Intel Amid Nixed Kevin Durant Trade Details

A radio host with almost 3-decade worth of experience under his name is one of the few highlighting the positivity of Dillion Brooks' trade.
NBA: Houston Rockets at Denver Nuggets

Kevin Durant’s Priority Sparks Suns Concern as Nixed Trade Boosts 6′7″ Prospect’s NBA Draft Chances

Kevin Durant’s latest move leaves Suns fans puzzled, as the franchise’s focus now shifts to the draft and an underrated 6′7″ prospect.
NBA: Boston Celtics at Phoenix Suns

“Could Care Less”: OKC Star Dismisses Kevin Durant Trade Buzz as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Suffers Disrespect

An NBA star's blunt response to trade rumors sparks reactions as MVP debate heats up, despite SGA landing OKC Thunder the championship.
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Kevin Durant Throws Mat Ishbia & Suns Under the Bus as True Feelings Emerge After Trade to Rockets

Mat Ishbia caught in the crossfire as Kevin Durant takes a parting shot at Suns owner after shocking trade to the Houston Rockets.
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League Source Confirms Ime Udoka’s Plea in Kevin Durant and Jalen Green Blockbuster Trade

Ime Udoka's secret plea for Kevin Durant and Jalen Green swap seemingly comes to light as Houston Rockets bag the blockbuster offseason trade
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Game 7’s Thunder Stolen as Jalen Green Pays Hefty Price With Uncertain Suns’ Future

Jalen Green has to pay the huge cost of KD's trade to Houston, as the young guard finds his future in the air just after arriving in Phoenix.
Kevin Durant, Jalen Green, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

About Phoenix Suns

Phoenix Suns 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report

The Phoenix Suns compete in the NBA as a part of the Pacific Division in the Western Conference. The Suns are the only team in their division not based in California. In the ongoing 2021-22 season, they are currently table-toppers, at the time of writing.

Over the years, the Suns have stayed intact with their logos, and the current design is just the fourth different one in the team’s long history. The Phoenix Suns word mark is placed beneath an orange basketball that is emblazoned on a sun-like structure. 

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The Phoenix Suns have been playing their home games at the Footprint Center.

Who owns the Phoenix Suns?

Real Estate giant Robert Sarver currently owns a major stake in the Phoenix Suns franchise. Sarver is an avid sports fan who also controls a soccer franchise based in Spain called, ‘RCD Mallorca.’

Sarver deeply pursued to buy the Suns and finally got what he wanted for a record-breaking deal of $401 million. It was a humongous sum in the 2000s, but Forbes now values the Phoenix Suns franchise at $1.625 billion. 

Head Coach and Top Executives

Former NBA player Monty Williams serves as the current Head Coach of the Suns. Williams was hired in 2019 after his predecessor Igor Kokoskov was fired from his role after just a year due to his poor winning record. 

Monty Williams played for several franchises as a player and worked as an assistant coach with the Philadelphia 76ers too. Furthermore, Williams guided his team to an unbeaten run in the NBA bubble for which he was bestowed with a special honor. 

Similar to Monty Williams, the Suns’ General Manager James Jones is also an ex-NBA player. In fact, Jones won three championships as a player, two with the Miami Heat and one with the Cleveland Cavaliers. 

The Suns hired Jones into the role in 2019 after he was initially the Vice President of Basketball Operations. Jones played in Phoenix for two seasons, where he averaged 7.8 points per game. 

Furthermore, Jason Rowley is the President and the CEO of the Suns franchise. He is responsible for managing all business operations. Rowley has been a part of the franchise for several years and earned his way up in the ranks. 

History

The Phoenix Suns came into existence by 1968 when they joined the NBA as an expansion team. The early years proved woeful, as is the case with any franchise in its building years. 

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However, their fortunes took a quick rise when the Suns astonishingly reached the NBA Finals in 1976. The legendary Pat Riley was a playing member in that Suns roster, along with Paul Westphal and Alvan Adams, who formed to be the foundational blocks of the franchise. 

The team emerged to become regular playoff contenders in the 80s and the 90s, but could never get past the conference finals until 1993. Charles Barkley joined the team in 1992 and immediately clinched the regular season MVP whilst guiding the team to the NBA Finals. 

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Barkley ranks as one of the Suns’ most important players as he stole most of the limelight in the 90s era. Ending without a trophy is still one of the biggest shortcomings in Barkley’s glorious career. 

The 2000s decade saw the Suns enduring a bumpy ride in the postseason. They looked to be a talent-filled team from 2004-07 when spearheaded by 2x NBA MVP Steve Nash. But the merry ride for the Suns ended way back in 2010, as that stands to be their last ever playoff appearance. 

The franchise has missed out on competing in the postseason for nearly a decade, and it has got their loyal fans stepping on their toes. Despite their disappointing string of failures lately, the Suns boast a positive winning percentage, one of the best in NBA history. In the 2021 campaign, the Suns came very close to clinching their first title, but narrowly missed out in the Finals.

Phoenix Suns: Mascot and Uniform

After eleven seasons without a mascot, the Phoenix Suns got one who has now become one of the most popular ones in the NBA. He is an entertaining gorilla who has been the official mascot since 1980. It started out when a simple fan sent a telegram through a man named Henry Rojas, who arrived in a gorilla costume. 

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After achieving his duty, Rojas was about to head back home when the security asked him to stay back and showcase a few moves. He instantly became a favorite and was asked to appear at home games and entertain the fans. The rest is history! 

As for their uniforms, the Suns display their primary colors: purple, orange, black, gray, yellow in all their jerseys. The team typically wears purple “Icon” edition Nike uniforms and orange “Statement” editions. 

Team’s Sponsors

PayPal is the main sponsor of the Phoenix Suns, earning the rights to endorse through jersey patches. Both parties agreed on a massive multi-year deal that has been running since 2017. 

Besides PayPal, the Phoenix Suns have set up partnerships with several other companies like McDonald’s, KIA, Verizon, Adidas, and Gatorade, to name a few. 

History and Achievements 

Founded 

1968
Conference

Western

Division 

Pacific
President 

Jason Rowley

General Manager

James Jones
Head Coach 

Monty Williams

Arena 

Footprint Center
Championships (0)

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Conference Titles (3)

(1976, 1993, 2021)
Division Titles (7)

(1981, 1993, 1995, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2021))

Website

www.nba.com/suns

Phoenix Suns 2021-22 roster

14Landry ShametSG6-4190March 13, 1997
22Deandre AytonC6-11250July 23, 1998
1Devin BookerSG6-5206October 30, 1996
25Mikal BridgesSF6-6209August 30, 1996
0JaVale McGeeC7-0270January 19, 1988
99Jae CrowderPF6-6235July 6, 1990
2Elfrid PaytonPG6-3195February 22, 1994
23Cameron JohnsonPF6-8210March 3, 1996
12Ish WainrightPF6-6250September 12, 1994
8Frank KaminskyC7-0240April 4, 1993
18Bismack BiyomboC6-8255August 28, 1992
11Abdel NaderSF6-5225September 25, 1993
3Chris PaulPG6-0175May 6, 1985
15Cameron PaynePG6-1183August 8, 1994
26Emmanuel TerryPF6-10220August 21, 1996
10Jalen SmithPF6-10215March 16, 2000