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NBA: Phoenix Suns’ Footprint Center to host 2027 All-Star Game

NBA: Phoenix Suns’ Footprint Center to host 2027 All-Star Game

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has selected the city of Phoenix to host the NBA All-Star 2027, the league announced on Friday. The NBA All-Star 2027 marks the fourth time the city of Phoenix will be hosting the event, having previously played host to the NBA All-Star in 1975, 1995, and as recently as 2009, when the Western Conference defeated the Eastern Conference 146-119. The NBA...

NBA: Suns & Wizards finalizing trade deal for Bradley Beal

NBA: Suns & Wizards finalizing trade deal for Bradley Beal

The Washington Wizards and the Phoenix Suns are reportedly close to finalizing a blockbuster deal that will see three-time NBA All-Star Bradley Beal move to the Suns. The deal, which was confirmed by Beal’s agent Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports, will see the Suns send veteran guard and 12-time All-Star Chris Paul, along with Landry Shamet, a package of future second-round picks and multiple pick swaps...

American billionaire agrees $4b takeover of Phoenix Suns & Mercury

American billionaire agrees $4b takeover of Phoenix Suns & Mercury

American billionaire Mat Ishbia has agreed to buy NBA and WNBA teams Phoenix Suns and the Phoenix Mercury in a historic deal worth $4 billion. The 42-year-old mortgage executive agreed to a deal in principle with owner Robert Sarver, who has endured a tumultuous tenure after he was suspended for racist and sexist behaviour. Ishbia graduated from Michigan State University, where he played on the team...