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LAS VEGAS – Few figures have influenced Arizona sports the way Jerry Colangelo has. His fingerprints are on nearly every chapter of Phoenix’s rise as a major sports city, making his latest venture feel both exciting and unfamiliar for longtime fans.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / July 8

Former Suns Owner Could Land New Vegas NBA Team

PHOENIX — Former Phoenix Suns owner Jerry Colangelo could be back in the NBA, though this time he'd be at the helm of a likely rival. The city of Las Vegas and their expected gift of a new NBA franchise in the coming years is among the worst kept secrets in all of sports.

NBA News / Dice City Sports / July 8

New Ownership Group Has Announced Its Bid for Las Vegas NBA Expansion Team

A new ownership group has announced it will enter the bidding for an NBA expansion team in Las Vegas. The Las Vegas Jacks ownership group is led by former Phoenix Suns owner Jerry Colangelo.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Sports / February 22, 2025

Jerry Colangelo advocates for Diamondbacks’ plan to stay downtown, addresses loss of Coyotes

Jerry Colangelo has a very simple rule for how he envisions professional sports in the Valley: All roads lead to downtown. It was important for the team

Phoenix Suns News / Arizona Sports / February 22, 2025

Jerry Colangelo believes this is a learning curve for current Suns owner Mat Ishbia

Jerry Colangelo took a unique path to ownership of the Phoenix Suns, at least compared to many modern owners like current Suns governor Mat Ishbia. Colangelo played pro basketball, then worked his way up as a scout and front-office assistant with the Chicago Bulls.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / February 21, 2025

Jerry Colangelo says Suns struggles are part of Ishbia’s learning curve

Mistakes were made when Ishbia took over as Suns owner. Maybe it’s time to admit it and try to regain support from the fanbase. Mistakes have been made, and we all have to live with them.

Phoenix needs to find a home for completed Jerry Colangelo statue

A $300,000 statue of Jerry Colangelo has been completed. It’s bought and paid for by some of the biggest names in basketball, including Michael Jordan, Mike Krzyzewski, Gregg Popovich and Danny Ainge.

Phoenix Suns News / Arizona Sports / October 22, 2024

Jerry Colangelo: Al McCoy is the Phoenix Suns’ MVP

As the Phoenix Suns embark on their first season since the death of iconic play-by-play voice Al McCoy, Jerry Colangelo took another opportunity to reflect on what McCoy meant to this franchise and to Arizona.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Sports / July 23, 2024

Randy Johnson: Joining the Diamondbacks ‘is why I’m in the Hall of Fame’

Arizona Diamondbacks legendary pitcher Randy Johnson gave credit to his free agency decision to join the team as a prime reason he was inducted to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

College Basketball News / Arizona Sports / May 16, 2024

Report: Arizona State, Grand Canyon men’s basketball teams to face off in 2024-25

The men’s basketball squads for the Arizona State Sun Devils and Grand Canyon Antelopes will square off at Phoenix’s Footprint Center in the 2024-25 season, reports CollegeHoopsToday.net’s Jon Rothstein.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / December 30, 2023

Why does the Basketball Hall of Fame ignore Coach K.C. Jones?

A guest article by Dan Kelly Guest Article by Dan Kelly Last week the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced their candidates for the Class of 2024.

College Basketball News / Burn City Sports / December 21, 2023

No. 4 Arizona Caps off Jerry Colangelo Hall of Fame Classic with 87-74 Victory over Alabama

The Arizona Wildcat faithful turned Footprint Center into “McKale North” to close out the four-game Jerry Colangelo Hall of Fame Classic with an 87-74 victory over Alabama.

No. 20 WBB Defeats Arizona, 81-69, in Jerry Colangelo Hall of Fame Series

PHOENIX (AP) — Yvonne Ejim scored 21 of her 27 points in the first half, Brynna Maxwell scored 14 of her 17 in a dominant third quarter and No. 20 Gonzaga defeated Arizona 81-69 on Wednesday in the Jerry Colangelo Hall of Fame Series.

College Basketball News / Burn City Sports / December 20, 2023

Arizona and ASU Basketball Teams Gear up for Historic Day

For the first time ever, all four of the Arizona and Arizona State men’s and women’s basketball teams will be playing in the same place on the same day today.

Arizona Wildcats News / The Slipper Still Fits / December 19, 2023

#20 Gonzaga WBB Heads South for a Date with the Arizona Wildcats

The team will be looking to bring some sunshine home in this “neutral” game The Women will be travelling with their new #20 ranking in the AP poll to Phoenix as they take on the Arizona Wildcats in the Jerry Colangelo Hall of Fame Classic tomorrow.