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Phoenix Suns Owner Mat Ishbia Plans Bold $1 Million Move to Bring Star Power Back to All-Star Weekend

There’s no question that the NBA’s Slam Dunk Contest has a waning fanfare. And this year was no different. It was a snoozefest. But with the All-Star festivities being held in Phoenix next year, Suns owner Mat Ishbia wants to change all of that. Make no mistake – the 46-year-old billionaire knows basketball.

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Out-of-sync offenses collide as Suns host Lakers

Two teams in varying states of offensive dysfunction will meet when the Phoenix Suns host the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. The Suns enter the matchup after their two lowest-scoring games of the season, a 92-77 loss to Portland and a 97-81 defeat to Boston.

Mat Ishbia News / Burn City Sports / February 25

Mat Ishbia calls NBA tanking an embarrassment on The Pat McAfee Show

INDIANAPOLIS – During The Pat McAfee Show on Wednesday, they had an interview with Phoenix Suns Owner Mat Ishbia talking about his post on X, calling out tanking in the NBA.

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The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most made three-pointers by NBA season' quiz

The '2025-26 NBA All-Stars' quiz

The 'NBA Slam Dunk Contest winners' quiz

Mat Ishbia News / Burn City Sports / February 25

Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia proposes major incentive for 2027 NBA All-Star Weekend

PHOENIX — Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia wants more star power — and more money — behind the NBA’s All-Star Weekend in 2027. Phoenix will host the midseason classic next year, with all eyes on the Valley as basketball’s best gather for a weekend of friendly competition.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

NBA News / Burn City Sports / February 25

Phoenix Suns continue to struggle after loss to Boston Celtics

After a back-and-forth contest early on Tuesday night, the Phoenix Suns were defeated by the Celtics 97-81 after a rout in the third quarter put the game out of reach.

Jalen Green News / Phoenix Suns on SI / February 25

Suns Not Worried About Struggling Jalen Green

PHOENIX — The return of Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green hasn't lived up to expectations. Green, who has battled a hamstring injury all year, has quickly been thrust into the primary scoring option for the Suns while Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks deal with their respective injuries alongside other key players in the lineup.

Jordan Ott News / Phoenix Suns on SI / February 25

Suns Coach Gets Brutally Honest After Celtics Thrashing

PHOENIX — It's not often where the Phoenix Suns are blown out in their own building, at least under first-year head coach Jordan Ott. Yet with the Boston Celtics in town and a myriad of injuries to Phoenix's roster, most figured it was bound to happen.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / February 25

A balanced Suns’ start was swallowed by a familiar problem

The game against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night opened with signs that the Suns had steadied themselves after the loss to Portland, the narrow win over Orlando, and the beating they took against San Antonio.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Phoenix Suns News / Athlon Sports / February 25

Suns' Injury Situation Worsens After Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks Updates

Injuries just keep piling up for the Phoenix Suns. Now, they have multiple members set to miss extended time. Last Saturday, the Suns announced that Devin Booker will be sidelined for at least a week due to a right hip strain he picked up during their recent game against the San Antonio Spurs.

NBA News / Bright Side Of The Sun / February 24

Game Suns offense sputters again in loss to Celtics, 97-81

The Phoenix Suns started the evening promising, jumping out to a 26-21 lead after the opening quarter. It looked like just maybe this group was starting to figure it out… until it was clear they weren’t.

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The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / February 24

Phoenix Suns, Mercury CEO Josh Bartelstein says Super Saturday captures dream of Final Four

PHOENIX — The spotlight of the NCAA Women’s Final Four will shine brightest on championship night, but fans can get a behind-the-scenes look the day before — at no cost.

Phoenix Suns News / Yardbarker / February 23

Injury concerns complicate Suns' path forward

How will these absences impact Phoenix's potential playoff push?

The all-time leading rebounder for every NBA franchise

The 'Most active 30-point NBA games' quiz

Phoenix Suns News / Field Level Media / February 22

Suns pledge not to let injuries hurt them, starting with game vs. Blazers

The Phoenix Suns' double-overtime victory over Orlando came at a huge cost. Suns forward Dillon Brooks suffered a broken left hand, according to an ESPN report, and he is expected to miss an extended period of time after leaving in the first quarter of the 113-110 win over the Magic on Saturday.

Jalen Green News / Hoops Wire / February 22

Suns survive a wild one in 2OT thanks to Jalen Green’s one perfect shot

The Suns needed every second and then some, but they escaped Orlando with a 113-110 double-overtime win over the Magic thanks to a last-gasp three from Jalen Green.

Devin Booker News / Hoops Wire / February 21

Suns’ Devin Booker out at least a week with hip strain

Devin Booker’s stop-and-start season has hit another pause button. The Suns announced that Booker has been diagnosed with a right hip strain and will be sidelined at least one week before being reevaluated.