Phoenix Suns

PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns today announced that the team will induct legends Shawn Marion and Amar’e Stoudemire into the Phoenix Suns Ring of Honor during the 2023-24 NBA season. Marion and Stoudemire will receive the franchise’s highest honor bestowed to individuals who have made an enduring impact on the organization, community and Suns fans. &nbsp;

“Shawn and Amar’e are two of the very best to ever wear a Phoenix Suns uniform,” said Mat Ishbia, owner of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury. “Shawn changed the game with his elite versatility and Amar’e was one of the most electrifying players the league has ever seen. Shawn and Amar’e helped define the Suns and inspired generations of fans, and our Suns family is incomplete without them in the Ring of Honor.

“As we embark on the new era of Suns basketball it is a priority that we remain connected to our storied history. We are excited to celebrate Shawn and Amar’e and properly recognize their incredible contributions and achievements.”

For their official induction into the Ring of Honor, Marion and Stoudemire will each have their own night of celebration at a Suns home game. The dates of the Ring of Honor ceremonies will be announced in the coming weeks.

“This is amazing to be recognized by the Suns family in this way,” said Marion. “The fans in Phoenix are one-of-a-kind and this city will always be a part of me. My time with the Suns was special and I am looking forward to being inducted into the Ring of Honor.”

Marion played 660 regular season games over nine seasons with the Suns from 1999-2008, averaging 18.4 points on 48.1% shooting, 10.0 rebounds, 1.9 steals and 1.4 blocks. He ranks fifth in franchise history in points (12,134), second in rebounds (6,616), second in steals (1,245) and third in blocks (894). Marion is the team’s all-time playoff leader with 706 postseason rebounds during his Suns career. Nicknamed “The Matrix,” he twice earned All-NBA honors and was a four-time All-Star selection while with the Suns.

“I bleed purple and orange, making this a tremendous honor to be inducted,” said Stoudemire. “My best and most transformative years came in Phoenix with the Suns. I have so much love for Suns fans and appreciation for the love they have always shown me. I am excited to reconnect with the fanbase in joining the Ring of Honor.”

Stoudemire played 516 regular season games over eight seasons with the Suns from 2002-2010, averaging 21.4 points on 54.4% shooting, 8.9 rebounds and 1.4 blocks. He ranks seventh in franchise history in points (11,035), fifth in scoring average (21.4), third in rebounds (4,613) and fifth in blocks (722). Nicknamed “S.T.A.T.,” Stoudemire was named All-NBA four times, including to the First Team in 2006-07, was a five-time All-Star selection and the 2002-03 NBA Rookie of the Year during his time with the Suns.

Marion, No. 31, and Stoudemire, No. 32, will have their uniform numbers officially retired as part of their induction to the Ring of Honor, joining Alvan Adams (33), Charles Barkley (34), Tom Chambers (24), Walter Davis (6), Connie Hawkins (42), Kevin Johnson (7), Dan Majerle (9), Steve Nash (13), Dick Van Arsdale (5) and Paul Westphal (44) as the Suns’ retired numbers. Marion and Stoudemire will become the 16th and 17th Suns inducted to the Ring of Honor, joining the ten previously mentioned players as well as Jerry Colangelo, Cotton Fitzsimmons, John MacLeod, Al McCoy and Joe Proski. &nbsp;

As part of the new era of Suns basketball, the organization will unveil a reimagined Ring of Honor this season. Further details will be announced later this month.

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PHOENIX SUNS TO INDUCT SHAWN MARION AND AMAR’E STOUDEMIRE INTO RING OF HONOR

PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns today unveiled new Nike Icon (purple) and Association (white) uniforms set to debut in the 2023-24 NBA season. The uniform sets are a modernization of the classic sunburst uniform of the early ’90s paired with design elements of the previous Icon and Association uniforms introduced in 2017.

“The sunburst is an iconic design that is one of the most popular among Suns fans; it represents some of the most defining moments in our team’s history,” said Phoenix Suns Chief Executive Officer Josh Bartelstein. “These new uniforms seamlessly blend the nostalgia of the past with the excitement of the future as we begin the next great era of Suns basketball.”

Designed by Centercourt Studios, the in-house creative department of the Phoenix Suns, and in partnership with Nike, the uniforms were developed with Suns fans in mind. The team surveyed fans on previous uniforms, with the rising sunburst design ranking highest among fan feedback. The new Icon and Association Edition uniforms capture the spirit of the popular ’90s sunburst uniforms while embracing a fresh, contemporary aesthetic as the franchise sets its sights on new horizons and the pursuit of its first championship.

The Icon and Association Edition jerseys feature a streaking sunburst with an embroidered Suns wordmark above stitched drop shadow numbers. As an ode to the past, the shorts feature an asymmetrical design with the Phoenix wordmark and a continuation of the jersey’s streaking pattern. The team’s primary icon logo is centered on the beltline.

PayPal, the Official Payments Partner of the Phoenix Suns, became the team's first jersey sponsor in 2018 and earlier this year announced a significant partnership extension through the 2026 NBA season. The partnership centers on innovation, the fan experience and supporting the community and small businesses across the Valley. PayPal's logo is opposite the Nike swoosh on the upper left shoulder.

The Icon and Association Edition uniforms will anchor the team’s uniform rotation for future seasons, and for 2023-24 will join the all-black Statement uniform introduced last season and an unreleased City Edition uniform that will be revealed later this year.

The uniforms will be available for purchase at the Team Shop at Footprint Center (Team Shop is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Sunday) and online at Shop.Suns.com.

Fans can enter for a chance to win a jersey through a virtual jersey toss presented by PayPal on the Suns’ website, app or social media channels. More information here.

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PHOENIX SUNS UNVEIL NEW UNIFORMS

The Suns took Game 3 Friday night to move the series to 2-1 in Denver’s favor with a 121-114 win at Footprint Center behind a full team effort highlighted by historic performances from Devin Booker and Kevin Durant. The Western Conference semifinals continue Sunday in Phoenix as the Suns host the Nuggets for Game 4 at Footprint Center.

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UNIFORM: Statement Edition (Suns) Association Edition (Nuggets)

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Doors will open to fans two hours before tipoff for the entire 2023 postseason for fans to stock up at the team shop and enjoy the playoff atmosphere before the game.

Game 4 will feature a t-shirt giveaway sponsored by KIA.

Halftime will feature a live performance by recording artist Symba.

The Suns are offerings several new eats and treats at Footprint Center for the 2023 Playoffs including new concession pop-ups featuring local food vendors in upper concourse.

The Suns will have photo walls to capture the playoff hype on the Footprint Center plaza and inside the Pavilion.

Young Suns fans can enjoy several Kids Zones around the arena to make signs for the game.

The Suns debuted new apparel styles for the second round of the playoffs available now at the Team Shop at Footprint Center.

PHX: Josh Okogie, Kevin Durant, Deandre Ayton, Devin Booker, Cameron Payne

DEN: Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Jamal Murray

Devin Booker&nbsp;tied his playoff career high with 47 points on 20-of-25 shooting from the field in Friday’s Game 3, in addition to 9 assists, 6 rebounds and 3 steals. Booker’s performance was the&nbsp;first in NBA postseason history&nbsp;of a player making 20+ field goals on at least 80% shooting from the field.

Devin Booker is averaging an NBA-best 36.9 points per game these playoffs, the first player since Michael Jordan in 1992 to average 35+ points through the first 8 games of a single postseason. During the playoffs, he is leading the league in Points on drives, points on pull-ups, mid-range points, isolation points and transition points (StatMuse).

Kevin Durant scored 39 points in Game 3 on Friday, surpassing Karl Malone for 7th on the NBA’s all-time playoff scoring list in Game 3 on Friday and also passed Tony Parker for 9th on the league’s all-time playoff field goals made list in the game.

Devin Booker and Kevin Durant combined for 86 points in Game 3, becoming just the second pair of teammates to combine for at least 86 points in a playoff game over the last 30 years.

The Suns’ bench unit outscored the Nuggets’ 22-20 in Game 3 as&nbsp;Terrence Ross,&nbsp;Landry Shamet,&nbsp;Jock Landale&nbsp;and&nbsp;T.J. Warren&nbsp;all contributed scoring off the bench.

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GAME PREVIEW: ROUND 2 GAME 4

The Suns dropped Game 2 to the Nuggets on Monday, 97-87, at Ball Arena, as Phoenix now returns home down 0-2 in the best-of-seven series.

UNIFORM: Statement Edition (Suns) City Edition (Nuggets)

TICKETS: Seats for Game 3 are still available; buy HERE.

Plan extra time to get to downtown Phoenix as the Arizona Diamondbacks host the Washington Nationals next door at Chase Field at 6:40 p.m.

Game 3 will feature a t-shirt giveaway sponsored by Gila River.

Halftime will feature a live performance by local singer and songwriter Edgardo Nunez.

PHX: Josh Okogie, Kevin Durant, Deandre Ayton, Devin Booker, Chris Paul

Devin Booker ranks 2nd in the NBA this postseason in both points (35.4 PPG) and steals (2.0 SPG) per game while shooting a playoff career-high 57.2 FG%

Kevin Durant enters Game 3 8 points shy of passing Karl Malone (4,754 points) for 7th on the NBA’s all-time playoff scoring list and 8 field goals away from passing Tony Parker for 9th on the all-time playoff field goals made most.

Deandre Ayton notched his 12th-career postseason game shooting 70+ FG% on at least 10 attempts in Game 2 at Denver, the most such games in franchise history and the most in the NBA since the start of the 2021 Playoffs

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GAME PREVIEW: Round 2 Game 3

The Suns fell 107-125 to the Nuggets in the opening game of Round 2 in Denver. The Suns will look to even the series in Game 2 on Monday evening before returning home to Phoenix for games 3 and 4 at Footprint Center.

Uniform: Association (Suns) Icon (Nuggets)

The Suns will not be hosting a game 2 Road Game Rally, but there are numerous options to join Suns fans for watch parties around the Valley. Find details on a watch party near you at to VisitPhoenix.com/Rally-The-Valley.

KEVIN DURANT scored a team-high 29 points on 12-of-19 shooting, 14 rebounds and 3 blocks in Game 1.

DEVIN BOOKER totaled 27 points, 8 assists, 4 rebounds and 2 blocks in Game 1and is averaging a career-high 35.5 points per game this postseason.

In Game 1, DEVIN BOOKER and KEVIN DURANT became the first duo in NBA Playoffs history to each score 25+ points in each of the first six games of a single postseason (Kobe Bryant & Shaquille O'Neal held the record at five in 2003).

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GAME PREVIEW: Round 2 Game 2

The Suns closed out their Round 1 series with the Clippers on April 25 with a 136-130 win in Game 5, winning the series 4-1 and now begin the Western Conference Semifinals on the road taking on the West’s top-seeded Denver Nuggets.

Uniform: Association (Suns) Statement (Nuggets)

PHX: Torrey Craig, Kevin Durant, Deandre Ayton, Devin Booker, Chris Paul

This will mark the fifth time Phoenix and Denver have met one another in the playoffs, as the Suns hold a 3-1 series record over the Nuggets and a 10-3 overall record against Denver in the postseason.

The Suns and Nuggets split the regular season series this season, with the home team coming away with the win in each meeting.

The Suns swept the Nuggets 4-0 in the 2021 West Semis, the team's first meeting in the playoffs since 1989.

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GAME PREVIEW: Round 2 Game 1

Organization charts next era by signing the first media deal in modern era to go exclusively over the air statewide for local broadcasts and direct to consumer, more than tripling the number of homes the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury can reach 

PHOENIX (April 28, 2023) – Today, the Phoenix Suns and Mercury announced a new media rights deal with Gray Television, Inc. and Kiswe to deliver 100% of each team’s locally broadcast games via over-the-air television and streaming. Under the new deal, the Suns and Mercury games will be available to nearly 2.8 million households in Arizona, more than tripling the current number of homes the Suns and Mercury can reach. In the age of RSNs, this is an unprecedented partnership to return to over-the-air broadcasts and introduce a new direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming option to reach every family in Arizona, with or without a pay TV subscription. &nbsp;

The partnership with Gray Television, which includes KTVK (Arizona’s Family 3TV), KPHO (Arizona’s Family CBS5), the statewide KPHE (AZ Family Sports Network) which will serve the Phoenix, Tucson and Yuma media markets, as well as Kiswe, the interactive video company, gives the Suns and Mercury the ability to super-serve both fans, partners, and the community. This deal comes as part of a significant organizational priority to connect the Suns and Mercury with the diverse communities of Arizona statewide.

“I’ve said from day one that our focus is our fans, our community, and every member of our organization and this deal checks every box,” Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury Governor Mat Ishbia said. “By going entirely over the air and building our own DTC product, the Suns and Mercury will now be accessible to millions more fans in Arizona and globally. Success comes from new and innovative ways to invest in our players, continue our mission to build a world class organization on and off the floor, and make our product available to as many people as possible.”

The community and business impacts of the deal are significant, offering increased reach for corporate partners and enhanced value of courtside signage, television assets, and team content by removing the need for a paid television package and the costs associated with such a package as a barrier to entry.

With Kiswe, fans can access all Suns and Mercury games through a DTC streaming option alongside the over-the-air broadcast product. Subscribers will be able to access the DTC streaming through a Suns or Mercury branded app on their smartphones or Smart TVs, with Mercury’s DTC streaming available for free this season.

“Cord cutters, cable subscribers, fans with an antenna – everyone will be able to watch Suns and Mercury games on Arizona’s Family,” added Ishbia. “Coupling that with a partnership with an industry leader like Kiswe to provide an innovative digital streaming solution allows us to transform the way fans watch our games, giving them more options and access than they’ve ever had.”

The Suns and Mercury will have all non-national exclusive games broadcast between KTVK and KPHE. The Suns will have a minimum of 70 games broadcast, with at least 40 regular-season games on KTVK and the remaining on KPHE. The Suns' deal spans up to five years, while the Mercury's is a two-year agreement.

The complete 2023 Phoenix Mercury broadcast schedule will be released in the coming weeks.

The new media rights agreement is subject to the approval of the NBA and WNBA and any required resolution with the incumbent regional sports partner.

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Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury Announce Groundbreaking Media Rights Deal to Bring Every Game Over-The-Air and Direct-to-Consumer with Gray Television and Kiswe

The Suns extended the series lead after defeating the LA Clippers 112-100 in Los Angeles in Saturday afternoon’s Game 4. The Suns now lead 3-1 in the series as it shifts back for Game 5 at Footprint Center in Phoenix with an opportunity to close out Round 1 at home.

WATCH: Bally Sports Arizona (local); TNT (national)

Uniform: Statement (Suns) Association (Clippers)

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LAC: Norman Powell, Marcus Morris Sr., Ivica Zubac, Eric Gordon, Russell Westbrook