One of the biggest flubs of the early 2010s Phoenix Suns was letting six-time All-Star Amar’e Stoudemire walk out in free agency. In 2009-2010, the Suns made it to the Western Conference Finals before losing in six to the eventual NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers.
Starting in 2021, it was revealed that the Phoenix Suns, under then-owner Robert Sarver, were being investigated for building a culture of racism and misogyny.
Despite previous Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver selling the team in 2022, his impact is still felt negatively. A report from ESPN’s Baxter Holmes revealed
Without a doubt, the Phoenix Suns have been among the most disappointing teams in the NBA. And that’s basically the polite version. Now, word has it they could fire coach Frank Vogel — after just one season.
Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.
There have only been seven players on record to receive suspensions greater than Morant's 25 games (five others have been suspended the same amount), and three non-players have received punishments for a longer period of time. The list doesn't include NBA figures who were banned from the game.
Days after he received a one-year suspension and a $10 million fine from the NBA, Robert Sarver, owner of the Phoenix Suns and the WNBA's Pheonix Mercury, is preparing to sell his interest in the team.