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Suns owner Mat Ishbia denounces tanking as a disgrace that undermines the league’s integrity and says it’s far worse than any prop-bet scandal, urging Adam Silver to enact sweeping changes to remove incentives to lose, potentially overhauling the draft/lottery system and calling on influential voices to speak out in support of competitive integrity.
Minority owners of the Phoenix Suns are suing the team, alleging that current owner Mat Ishbia has refused access to internal records and engaged in undisclosed side deals, raising concerns about transparency and governance since Ishbia's acquisition of a controlling stake in 2023.
The NBA announced that the 2027 All-Star Game will be held in Phoenix, with the next three All-Star Games to be located in California and Arizona. Suns owner Mat Ishbia expressed excitement and a commitment to making the event special, while NBA commissioner Adam Silver cited Phoenix's desirable location and ability to offer outdoor activities in February as reasons for the decision. This marks the first time the NBA All-Star Game will be in Phoenix since 2009, and the announcement comes shortly after Ishbia took over ownership of the Suns and Mercury, with the Footprint Center also set to host the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game.
Phoenix Suns' owner Mat Ishbia made significant moves at the NBA trade deadline, overhauling the team's bench and signaling a commitment to pursuing a championship. The acquisition of Royce O’Neale and David Roddy, along with clearing roster spots for the buyout market, aims to address the team's needs for defensive prowess, rebounding, and depth. The bold maneuverings inject new energy into the team and demonstrate Ishbia's proactive approach to building a title-contending roster.
Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Mat Ishbia is investing over $100 million in a new practice facility for the Mercury and a headquarters for both teams. The Mercury's facility will include two courts, a fitness center, hydrotherapy facilities, and more, and is expected to be ready for the 2024 WNBA season. The new headquarters will feature employee amenities, including basketball courts, an arcade, and a team shop. Moving the teams' offices will create space for new fan experiences at the Footprint Center. Ishbia aims to create a great culture for employees and a place where players want to play.
The Phoenix Suns' Media Day showcased a stark contrast from the previous year, with a new owner bringing excitement and a sense of celebration to the event. The venue was upgraded to the main concourse of the Footprint Center, and the team's new owner, Mat Ishbia, displayed his attention to detail by ensuring a presentable stage. The players, including Deandre Ayton and Devin Booker, exuded a more positive and engaging energy, reflecting the team's transition and the anticipation of a successful season. The Suns' training camp begins soon, and the hope is that the good vibes from Media Day will translate to on-court success.
Mortgage magnate and owner of the Phoenix Suns, Mat Ishbia, plans to tear down his current 22,000-square-foot house and five neighboring homes to build a 60,000-square-foot mansion in Bloomfield Township, Michigan. The new house will feature an "Enchanted Forest," trampoline park, serpentine swimming pool, and other attractions. Ishbia's plans have become the talk of the neighborhood, with some requests for go-kart tracks and observation platforms being denied. The property will be surrounded by evergreens for privacy, and the mansion will have a motor court and a separate driveway for family members.
The Phoenix Suns have undergone a complete overhaul since their appearance in the NBA Finals less than two years ago, with only four members remaining from that team. New owner Mat Ishbia has committed over half a billion dollars to just three players while turning over the whole roster and coaching staff, with the goal of winning a championship in the next three years. While Ishbia's spending is impressive, it is also seen as reckless, and the team will now be known as Mat Ishbia's Suns, rather than Monty Williams' Suns.
Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia is backing up his talk of "money follows success" by adding Bradley Beal's contract with a no-trade clause to the team's already max-level contracts for the next three years. This puts the Suns in a difficult position financially in terms of building a roster around Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton. The move is a bet on using star power, warm weather, a lightly taxed state, and more to convince pretty good players to take veteran minimum deals in order to ring-chase. The Suns will have to rely on veteran minimum exceptions to fill their roster and could face severe penalties if they remain in the second tax apron for multiple years.
The Phoenix Suns have yet to announce a successor for their former head coach, and the delay seems curious for a hyper-aggressive owner like Mat Ishbia. The stakes have changed significantly with Monty Williams' windfall of a lifetime, becoming the richest head coach in the history of the sport before the start of the NBA Finals. Williams' new contract size is such an impact statement that it's prompting some Suns fans to question his removal in the first place.
Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia made the decision to fire head coach Monty Williams "immediately after" Phoenix's Game 6 blowout loss to the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The decision was an organizational one, with input from management and players including Devin Booker and Kevin Durant. The Suns are now searching for a new coach, with Tyronn Lue and Nick Nurse among the top candidates. The coaching search could impact the future of players like Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton. There is no formal role for Isiah Thomas, a friend of Ishbia's, in the Suns organization at this time.
Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia fired coach Monty Williams after the team's elimination from the Western Conference semifinals. Williams had led the Suns to the NBA Finals in 2021 and a franchise-record 64 wins in 2022. Ishbia, who took ownership of the team in February, has a heavy hand in basketball operations and may be looking to make necessary changes to build a championship team. Possible replacements for Williams include former Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer and former Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse.
The Phoenix Suns' championship dreams have been dashed once again after a blowout loss to the Denver Nuggets in the second round of the playoffs. The team's ongoing struggles, particularly those of star player Kevin Durant, have left fans angry and disappointed. Head coach Monty Williams is facing criticism for his leadership in the postseason, and major changes are expected this summer. However, with new owner Mat Ishbia's wealth and ambition, the Suns have the potential to become strong contenders for a championship in the near future.
Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic and Phoenix Suns' owner Mat Ishbia made up after Jokic's sideline shove during Game 4, with Jokic jokingly hoping Ishbia would pay his $25,000 fine. Jokic had a monster night in Game 5, scoring 29 points, grabbing 13 rebounds, and dishing out 12 assists, leading the Nuggets to a 118-102 victory and a 3-2 series lead. The series heads back to Phoenix for Game 6 on Thursday.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić made amends with Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia before Game 5, after a tense altercation in Game 4 where Jokić forcefully pried a ball from Ishbia's hands. Jokić handed Ishbia the ball during pregame warmups and the two shared an embrace, diffusing the tension. Ishbia was not disciplined for his involvement in the altercation and traveled with his team to Denver for Game 5.