The G League affiliate of the Phoenix Suns will make its debut in 2024–2025.
The Suns hold an online competition for fans to choose the club name as the NBA G League grows to a record 32 teams.
Posted by Brandon Duenas at 10:00 am on February 14, 2024 @AZSportsZone
The NBA G League and the Phoenix Suns announced today that the Suns have obtained the rights to own and manage an NBA G League franchise. The team is scheduled to make its debut in the 2024–25 season.
“Bringing a G League team to Phoenix was one of my first priorities as owner,” said Mat Ishbia, the owner of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury teams. “Having a G League team adds another level of competition for us to strive for excellence and will be an essential resource for coaching and player development.” Our G League team will contribute to the community and have a positive influence both on and off the court, much like the Suns and Mercury do.
The Phoenix metro region will host the home games of the Suns NBA G League squad. In the spring, the team’s name and logo, along with more information about the location, will be revealed.
Through a public competition, the Suns NBA G League squad will honor the 1968 Phoenix Suns roster. Through February 28th, fans can participate in an online contest at Suns.com/GLeague to name the NBA G League team.
The winner will get season tickets to the first season and $1,000.
The NAZ Suns, Phoenix’s previous affiliate, ceased operations in 2020 and relocated to Michigan to become the Motor City Cruise. Before moving, they turned down an invitation to the G League Bubble.
More information on the new affiliate team is expected to surface this spring, with its debut scheduled for the 2024–25 season.
As additional details become available, we’ll be sure to keep you informed about the competition, important dates, location, and more.
