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PHOENIX – After le­ading the Phoenix Suns to a perfect 4-0 record over the past week, guard Devin Booker has been named the Western Conference Player of the Week for Nov. 20-26, the NBA announced today.

This marks Booker’s eighth career NBA Western Conference Player of the Week honor and his first of the season.&nbsp; With his eight career Player of the Week nods, he now holds sole possession for the most in franchise history, having previously been tied with Steve Nash for the top spot at seven.

Booker averaged 30.3 points in the four games on 48.1% shooting from the field, 42.9% from three-point range and 90.2% from the free throw line, plus 7.8 assists, 5.3 rebounds and 1.5 steals. He scored 25-plus points in each of the four games with two double-doubles, including 28 points and 11 assists at New York on Sunday, a performance highlighted by a game-winning three-pointer in the final seconds. Booker also scored a season-high 40 points on 15-of-21 shooting in an In-Season Tournament Group Play game at Memphis on Friday.

Through nine games this season, Booker is averaging career bests of 29.4 points, 8.9 assists and 5.4 rebounds while shooting career highs of 49.7% from the field and 43.5% from three-point range.

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PHOENIX SUNS DEVIN BOOKER NAMED WESTERN CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

We believe that every team member contributes to making an amazing experience for the team, fans and our community. Recognizing the off-the-court team, the next team member spotlight is Assistant Controller Jed Richmond. In his role, Jed is responsible for supporting department financials and budgeting, working on end-of-year financial audits and league reporting and more.

Jed has played a vital role with the Finance team for more than 17 years with the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury. Before joining the organization, Jed served with the United States Marine Corps and credits his service for developing his strong sense of teamwork and reliance on others to help accomplish team goals.

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TEAM MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: JED RICHMOND

PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns today unveiled the 2023-24 Nike NBA City Edition uniform that celebrates the city’s Mexican American culture with an El Valle wordmark and design details inspired by the stylistic elements of classic lowriders.

Lowriders were first crafted by Chicanos in the southwest of the U.S. and bajito y suavecito (low and slow) became a bold statement of cultural pride and identity. As part of the season-long El Valle program, the Suns worked with local legend Efrain “Bugs” Gonzales to create a custom 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air to match the detailed design elements of the uniform. The car will be on display at select games and events throughout the season.

“The El Valle City Edition uniform is a celebration of our Mexican American fanbase,” said Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury Chief Executive Officer Josh Bartelstein. “The uniform captures the tapestry of the culture and weaves together the rich traditions of Phoenix’s Mexican American community.”

The Suns designed the uniform in collaboration with Miguel Angel Godoy, a local artist and fine arts professor at Arizona State University. The El Valle wordmark across the chest was inspired by classic Chicano cursive script and the vibrant colors of Chicano culture influenced the uniform’s accent colors. The side panels of the uniform feature decorative pinstriping designed to embody the hand-painted pinstripes of a lowrider.

The Suns will wear the uniform 13 times throughout the 2023-24 season starting with the home game on Nov. 10 versus the Los Angeles Lakers, the team’s first game of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament. The halftime of each El Valle home game will feature La Música del Valle concert series, fueled by the Desert Ford Dealers, with MC Magic performing at the first game. A matching City Edition court will also debut this season. &nbsp;

Fans can purchase the 2023-24 City Edition uniform starting today at the Team Shop at Footprint Center or online at shop.suns.com. The Suns also launched the first t-shirt of a five-piece El Valle merchandise collection designed by local Chicano artists. The t-shirt collection, presented by Hornitos Tequila, will be available online and at the Team Shop throughout the season.

In collaboration with local Chicano artist SPAWK, the Suns will also launch an El Valle merchandise collection with Wild Collective available online and in the Team Shop beginning Nov. 10.

PayPal, the team’s official jersey partner since 2018, will donate a portion of the proceeds of every City Edition jersey purchased using PayPal at shop.suns.com to Phoenix Suns Charities to support community programs throughout the Valley.

In addition, the Suns and PayPal will showcase local Latino-owned food and beverage small businesses through the “Support Our City” program at El Valle games all season long. Latino-owned small businesses can apply for the chance to win $5,000 now through Nov. 30 here or by visiting Suns.com.

For more information and a full schedule of El Valle game nights, visit suns.com/elvalle.

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PHOENIX SUNS UNVEIL 2023-24 NIKE NBA CITY EDITION UNIFORM

We believe that every team member contributes to making an amazing experience for the team, fans and our community. Recognizing the off-the-court team, the next team member spotlight is the Manager of Live Presentation, Ashley Stovall. In her role, she is responsible for coordinating and executing the logistics around numerous in-game elements from fan contests, entertainment performances, mascot antics and more.

As a key piece of the Live Presentation team for more than seven years with the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury, Ashley is integral in creating and managing the atmosphere night in and night out throughout the NBA and WNBA seasons.

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TEAM MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: ASHLEY STOVALL

PHOENIX – The next era of Suns basketball is here and the countdown to the Coca-Cola & Fry’s Food Stores Tip-Off on Oct. 28 has begun. Starting next week, the Suns, Swire Coca-Cola and Fry’s Food Stores will once again team up to offer fans a chance to win two tickets to attend the home opener against the Utah Jazz, tip off is at 7 p.m.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Fans who spend $150 or more, including a minimum of one Coca-Cola product, between Oct. 23and Oct. 26, 2023, will be eligible to win. To enter, fans will need to upload their qualifying receipt to Suns.com/promos. Receipts must be entered no later than 11:59 p.m. MST on Oct. 26. Winners will be notified via email.

From the Fry’s Eatery, Grab & Go concessions and its exclusive rewards program, Fry’s Food Stores offers Suns fans the latest offerings and savings at every game. Fans and shoppers enrolled in the free program can purchase participating products identified with special tags and earn exclusive Suns Rewards. For every dollar spent on participating products, fans will earn one Suns Reward point. Points can be accumulated throughout the season to cash in on new merchandise, autographed memorabilia, experiences and more.

For more information on the Coca-Cola & Fry’s Food Stores Tip-Off ticket promotion, visit Suns.com/promos.

Single-game tickets for the Suns 2023-24 season are on sale now and can be purchased online at Suns.com/Tix. &nbsp;

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PHOENIX SUNS, SWIRE COCA-COLA & FRY’S FOOD STORES TEAM UP TO OFFER CHANCE TO WIN FREE TICKETS TO OCT. 28 HOME OPENER

PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury today unveiled plans for a new team member business headquarters and a dedicated state-of-the-art practice facility for the Phoenix Mercury. The groundbreaking project, a $100+ million investment and 123,000-square-foot development, driven by Suns and Mercury owner Mat Ishbia's commitment to the organizations’ foundational pillars of community impact, fan experience, team member culture and winning, will be strategically located within Phoenix’s Warehouse District downtown.

The new Suns and Mercury team member campus will be one of the largest developments for a professional sports organization in the country, spanning approximately 65,000 square feet, with more than 58,000 square feet dedicated for the Mercury practice facility.

“We are working every day to make the Phoenix Suns and Mercury a world-class organization on and off the floor,” said Ishbia. “You create great culture by investing in people. A basketball franchise is so much more than a normal business, it is a catalyst for change. I am so excited to be making an investment that builds on our vision for the Phoenix Suns and Mercury to continue investing in our players, team members, fans and community.”

Beyond its modern architectural design, the Mercury's new practice facility will be one of the best facilities in all of women’s professional sports. It will feature 24/7 access for players and coaching staff, two dedicated practice courts with 10 baskets, and a wide range of amenities including a fitness room and functional movement area, which includes hot and cold pools and underwater treadmills, a player and family lounge, film room, and an expansive locker room with state-of-the-art technology. The facility will also have a dedicated kitchen and chef, ensuring that the Mercury players and staff have best-in-class amenities at their disposal.

The Suns and Mercury team member business headquarters will be designed to make the Suns and Mercury the best organizations to work in sports. The new headquarters will provide an open work environment that will foster collaboration and a positive work culture. World-class amenities and resources will include indoor and outdoor basketball courts, an indoor arcade, a pickleball court and putting green, a workout facility and a showcase kitchen stocked with complimentary beverages and healthy snacks for team members, among other amenities. Future home to hundreds of employees, the headquarters will also include a Suns and Mercury team shop and a visual presentation of the Suns and Mercury’s Ring of Honor.

Transwestern’s Sports & Entertainment Advisory Group led the real estate transaction and is assisting in the design, construction and fit-out process.

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PHOENIX SUNS AND PHOENIX MERCURY ANNOUNCE $100 MILLION INVESTMENT TO DEVELOP NEW TEAM MEMBER CAMPUS AND STATE-OF-THE-ART PRACTICE FACILITY FOR THE MERCURY

PHOENIX – As part of the Phoenix Suns industry-shifting partnership with Arizona’s Family and Kiswe to bring Suns basketball to all fans in Arizona, the team today announced pricing and packaging for Suns Live, the Suns new direct-to-consumer streaming platform. Suns Live, powered by Kiswe, provides fans with live games, game replays and original content.

All locally broadcast games, including 70 regular season games and all five preseason contests, will simulcast on Suns Live allowing subscribers to live stream games at home or on the go. The Suns pregame, halftime and postgame shows will also stream on Suns Live. In addition to live games, subscribers will also have access to original content, including behind-the-scenes and off-the-court moments, as well as on-demand games.

Subscriptions to Suns Live are available at live.suns.com, offering two packaging options: $109.99 per year or $14.99 per month. Annual subscription purchases include a limited-edition Suns t-shirt. To sign up for a subscription, visit live.suns.com.

Subscribers can access Suns Live at live.suns.com on their desktop and mobile devices. Additional information on how to stream via connected TV apps will be announced in the coming weeks.

Fans can access original content today, with live game streams beginning with the first preseason game on Oct. 8 versus the Detroit Pistons.

For additional information on how to watch Phoenix Suns games this season, visit suns.com/how-to-watch.

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PHOENIX SUNS LAUNCH SUNS LIVE

PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns today acquired center Jusuf Nurkić, guard Grayson Allen, forward Nassir Little and guard Keon Johnson in a three-team trade with the Portland Trail Blazers and the Milwaukee Bucks. As part of the deal, the Suns sent center Deandre Ayton and forward Toumani Camara to the Trail Blazers.Nurkić (7’-0”, 290 pounds) appeared in 52 games for the Trail Blazers during the 2022-23 season, averaging 13.3 points on 51.9% shooting and 9.1 rebounds in 26.8 minutes of action. He posted 18 double-doubles on the season, including a season-high 28 points to go with 15 rebounds in a win over Charlotte on Dec. 26. Nurkić recorded five consecutive double-doubles in January, including a two-game stretch where he totaled a career-best 37 rebounds.

A 10-year NBA veteran, Nurkić holds career averages of 12.3 points on 50.2% shooting, 8.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.2 blocks in 463 games (382 starts) with the Trail Blazers and Denver Nuggets. Over the past five seasons since the start of 2018-19, the 29-year-old&nbsp; is one of just four players in the NBA to average 10-plus points and rebounds per game as well as one-plus blocks and steals per game. Nurkić has also appeared in 16 career playoff games, averaging 12.4 points on 48.7% shooting and 9.8 rebounds.

Originally the 16th overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls before being traded to Denver on draft night, Nurkić was an NBA All-Rookie Second Team selection with the Nuggets for the 2014-15 season. A native of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Nurkić has represented his home country in international competition including at EuroBasket 2022, where he averaged 16.2 points and 7.0 rebounds.

Allen (6’-4”, 198 pounds)&nbsp; joins the Suns from Milwaukee where he averaged 10.4 points on 44.0% from the field and 39.9% from three-point range plus 3.3 rebounds last season. He appeared in a career-high 72 games with 70 starts last season while averaging a career-high 2.3 assists and shooting a career-best 90.5% from the free throw line. set a Bucks franchise record for three-pointers in a half, knocking down seven in the opening half on Nov. 27 against Dallas.

A five-year NBA veteran, Allen holds career averages of 9.7 points on 43.5% from the field, 39.5% from three-point range and 86.1% from the free throw line in 264 games with the Bucks, Memphis Grizzlies and Utah Jazz. He has averaged double figures scoring in each of the last three seasons and is one of only six players in the NBA to shoot over 39% from three-point range in each of the last four seasons. Allen has also appeared in 24 career playoff games, averaging 8.3 points on 42.9% shooting from the field and 40.6% from three-point range.

The 21st overall pick of the 2018 NBA Draft by Utah, Allen was a four-year standout at Duke University where he finished his career with the 12th-most points in program history (1,996 points) and helped guide the Blue Devils to the 2015 NCAA national championship.

Little (6’-5”, 220 pounds) appeared in a career-high 54 games for the Trail Blazers last season, averaging 6.6 points on 44.2% shooting from the field and 36.7% from three-point range, along with 2.6 rebounds in 18.1 minutes per game. He scored in double figures on 14 occasions including two games exceeding 25 points, scoring a season-high 28 on March 26 against Oklahoma City.A four-year NBA veteran, the 23-year-old holds career averages of 6.0 points on 45.1% shooting from the field and 33.5% from three-point range, plus 3.2 rebounds in 192 games, all with Portland. Little also appeared in three postseason games with the Trail Blazers in 2021. He owns a scoring career-high of 30 points, set on Feb. 1, 2021 at Milwaukee.Initially the 25th overall pick by Portland in the 2019 NBA Draft, Little entered the league following one collegiate season at the University of North Carolina. Following his senior year of high school, Little earned MVP honors in both the 2018 McDonald’s All-American Game and the 2018 Jordan Brand Classic, joining LeBron James as the only players to be named MVP of both events.

Johnson (6’-3”, 185 pounds) appeared in a career-high 40 games with Portland last season, averaging 4.7 points, 1.5 assists and 1.1 rebounds in 10.4 minutes. Across his final three appearances of the season, he scored in double figures in each and averaged 15.3 points on 45.5% from the field, 5.7 assists and 1.3 steals, capping the run by tying his career high with 20 points against New Orleans on March 27.A two-year NBA player, the 21-year-old holds career averages of 5.9 points on 36.2% shooting from the field and 34.3% from three-point range, plus 1.8 assists and 1.6 rebounds in 14.4 minutes over 77 games with the Trail Blazers and LA Clippers. Johnson has recorded 18 career games scoring in double figures.

Selected with the 21st overall pick of the 2021 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks before being dealt to the Clippers, Johnson entered the NBA following one season at the University of Tennessee. At the NBA Draft Combine in 2021, he set an event record for max vertical leap by jumping 48 inches.

Nurkić’s name is pronounced&nbsp;you-SUF nur-KITCH. Little’s first name is pronounced&nbsp;nah-SEER. Johnson’s first name is pronounced&nbsp;KEY-on.