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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.
NBA: Draft

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.
Taylor Rooks, Kevin Durant, Joy Taylor

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.
Bradley Beal, Jalen Green

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.
Kevin Durant, Mat Ishbia

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
Ime Udoka, Kevin Durant, Jalen Green

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

3-Way Trade Proposal Sends Kevin Durant to Preferred Team After Reported Impasse

Kevin Durant’s trade talks have hit a wall, but a proposed 3-team deal could send him to his preferred destination.
NBA: Phoenix Suns at Toronto Raptors

Kevin Durant Trade Domino Receives Breakthrough Opportunity as Trae Young’s Hawks Solve Key Concern

Insiders hint at massive breakthrough for Timberwolves in Kevin Durant pursuit as Atlanta Hakws could solve major concern
Trae Young, Kevin Durant

Demarcus Cousins Reflects on Unfinished Business with Pistons Amid Spat with Kevin Durant

DeMarcus Cousins discusses unresolved issues with the Pistons and his ongoing rivalry with Kevin Durant amidst trade speculations.
DeMarcus Cousins and Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant’s PSG Ownership: Stakes, Investments And More

Kevin Durant's $300M empire: NBA star's smart investments in tech, sports & media prove he's as sharp off-court as on it
Houston Rockets v Brooklyn Nets

Kevin Durant Left Speechless as DeMarcus Cousins Confirms Suns Locker Room Fight Before Warning Star

DeMarcus Cousins has left Kevin Durant speechless with his reply, as he confesses the truth about the Suns' locker room fights.
DeMarcus Cousins and Kevin Durant

Paul George’s 76ers Future in Jeopardy as Surprising Kevin Durant Trade Idea Relieves Suns’ Headache

Paul George's future in Philadelphia seems to be in the air, as a new, surprising Kevin Durant trade proposal emerges out of nowhere.
Kevin Durant and Paul George

Warriors Await Kevin Durant Trade Decision as Insider Reveals 5 Offseason Targets

Warriors stuck in limbo due to uncertain Kevin Durant situation as five potential trade targets emerge for Bay Area team
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Eric Bledsoe’s Contract Status Raises Questions as 12-Year NBA Career Resurfaces

Eric Bledsoe’s 12-year NBA career, marked by grit and big paydays, takes a sharp turn as fresh controversy clouds his legacy.
Eric Bledsoe

Kevin Durant Might’ve Lost Best Trade Deal as Ex-ESPN Employee Voices Concerns

A renowned NBA analyst highlights why losing out on an acquisition by Spurs would be a big loss for Kevin Durant.
NBA: Phoenix Suns at Toronto Raptors

Timberwolves Remain Ignorant of Kevin Durant’s Decision as Phoenix Suns Engage in Serious Discussions

Timberwolves push for Kevin Durant despite his reluctance, as trade talks intensify. Will Minnesota's persistence pay off or prove futile?
NBA: Phoenix Suns at Portland Trail Blazers

$54M Damian Lillard Trade Proposal Sends Disrespected Star to Bucks Amid Giannis Antetokounmpo Rumor

In the latest buzz, $54M Damian Lillard trade sends disrespected star to Bucks as Giannis Antetokounmpo rumors swirl around Milwaukee.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard

Nikola Jokic’s Reaction After Losing Horse Race Has NBA Community’s Attention Amid Nuggets Trade Rumors

Nikola Jokic’s viral horse race moment stirs laughs as buzz brews around a wild Kevin Durant trade proposal. Full story inside.
Nikola Jokic

Insider Reveals Kevin Durant Trade Offers on Suns’ Table as Spurs Plot Turning Attention Elsewhere

The Phoenix Suns have received trade offers for Kevin Durant from the Timberwolves, Raptors, and Rockets, but rejected key pieces.
NBA: Milwaukee Bucks at Phoenix Suns

Sources Reveal Why Kevin Durant Declined to Play With Anthony Edwards & Co After Brian Windhorst’s Report

Real reasons behind why Kevin Durant is rejecting the idea of playing with Anthony Edwards unearthed after Brian Windhorst's claims.
Anthony Edwards & Kevin Durant

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