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PHOENIX—Mountain America Credit Union and the Phoenix Suns announced a multiyear partnership naming Mountain America as the official credit union of the Phoenix Suns. As part of the partnership, Mountain America will exclusively offer Suns debit and credit cards in two unique designs featuring the Suns logo, one in the team’s primary purple and orange colors and one in black and white.

“Our partnership with Mountain America Credit Union is another example of our team’s commitment to our fans and our community,” said Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury Chief Executive Officer Josh Bartelstein. “Through this partnership, we will offer fans more unique ways to show their support with custom credit and debit cards, while also working together to make a positive impact in the Valley.”

The Suns and Mountain America share a commitment to serve the community, and as part of the partnership, the organizations will volunteer at Southwest Human Development to help promote literacy and early childhood development. In addition, the Suns will continue to sponsor the Mountain America Swing for the Kids charity golf tournament, an annual event to raise money for Primary Children’s Hospital.

“Mountain America is honored to be the official credit union of the Phoenix Suns,” said Mountain America Credit Union President and CEO Sterling Nielsen. “This collaboration not only exemplifies our commitment to quality and community, it also underscores our dedication to providing personalized products and services. We look forward to helping even more community members define and achieve their financial dreams.”

Fans living in Arizona can order the new Suns card by visiting any Mountain America branch in Arizona or calling 1-800-748-4302. To learn more about the card’s features and benefits, visit macu.com/suns.

As one of the fastest-growing and ninth-largest credit union nationally, Mountain America is committed to serving the Arizona market and expanding its branch presence to provide greater access through personalized guidance and financial education. Mountain America is also a leader in technology and innovation, providing its members with the latest services to safely manage their finances from anywhere. In 2022, Mountain America saved its members $61 million in loan interest and made over 1.5 million impacts with free financial education resources.

To learn more about Mountain America’s community involvement, visit macu.com/must-reads/community.

For more information on the Phoenix Suns, visit Suns.com.

Membership required—based on eligibility. Loans on approved credit.

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MOUNTAIN AMERICA AND PHOENIX SUNS OFFER FANS EXCLUSIVE CO-BRANDED DEBIT AND CREDIT CARDS

Single-Game Tickets On Sale Friday, August 18 at 10 AM

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns today announced their 2023-24 regular season schedule, tipping off the next era of Suns basketball with two nationally televised road games playing the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, Oct. 24, followed by a game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, Oct. 26. The Suns will open their home schedule against the Utah Jazz on Saturday, Oct. 28.

Single-game tickets for all Suns home games will go on sale on Friday, August 18, at 10:00 a.m. PT. Tickets can be purchased at Suns.com/Tix.

For the third consecutive year the Suns will play on Christmas Day, hosting the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, Dec. 25, at 8:30 p.m. at Footprint Center. The Suns will play 25 games on national TV across ABC, ESPN and TNT, including the season opener at the Warriors on TNT and the Christmas Day matchup with the Mavericks on ESPN. In total, the team will play 11 games on ESPN, 10 games on TNT and four games on ABC.

The 2023-24 season marks the beginning of the Suns’ industry-shifting partnership with Gray Television, Inc. and Kiswe to make Suns games available to all fans across Arizona, and on the platform of their choice.* Suns games will also broadcast on Arizona Sports 98.7 and on KSUN La Mejor Radio. The complete local broadcast schedule will be released at a later date.

In the month of November, the Suns will play four Group Play games as part of the NBA’s inaugural In-Season Tournament. The Suns will face the Los Angeles Lakers (Nov. 10) and Portland Trail Blazers (Nov. 21) at home, and the Utah Jazz (Nov. 17) and Memphis Grizzlies (Nov. 24) on the road in Western Conference Group A. Following Group Play, eight teams will advance to the single-elimination Knockout Rounds which culminate in the Championship on Dec. 9 in Las Vegas. Additional details on the In-Season Tournament can be found HERE.

By opening the season on the road, this marks the team’s first time starting a season away from Phoenix since the 2010-11 campaign. The Suns will also conclude the regular season by playing their final three games on the road. The team will have a six-game homestand spanning Dec. 29 to Jan. 7, their longest of the season, with games against the Orlando Magic on New Year’s Eve and against the Trail Blazers on New Year’s Day. From Jan. 24 to Feb. 4, the Suns will go on a season-long seven-game road trip. The Suns are slated for 14 back-to-back sets, including eight times playing home games on consecutive nights. The Suns Coca-Cola & Fry’s Food Stores Tip-Off festivities, as well as the dates for the Ring of Honor induction ceremonies of Shawn Marion and Amar’e Stoudemire will be announced in the coming weeks.

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PHOENIX SUNS ANNOUNCE 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns today announced their four-game Group Play schedule as part of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament. The Suns will play the Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz, Portland Trail Blazers and Memphis Grizzlies in tournament play over the span of Nov. 10-24.&nbsp;

Last month, the Suns were randomly selected into Western Conference Group A, one of three five-team groups in each conference. After hosting the Lakers in their first Group Play game on Nov. 10 on ESPN, the Suns will play their next Group Play contest at Utah on Friday, Nov. 17 on ESPN. Also in Group Play, the Suns will host the Trail Blazers on Tuesday, Nov. 21 and play at Memphis on Friday, Nov. 24.

Single-game tickets for all Suns home games will go on sale at a later date.

The Suns 2023-24 In-Season Tournament schedule is listed below.

2023-24 PHOENIX SUNS IN-SEASON TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE&nbsp;

*Following Group Play, eight teams advance to the Knockout Rounds with single-elimination games in the Quarterfinals (Dec. 4-5), Semifinals (Dec. 7) and Championship (Dec. 9).

*The 22 teams that do not qualify for the Knockout Rounds will play two regular-season games during that week on Dec. 6 & 8. The four teams who lose in the quarterfinals will play one regular-season game on Dec. 8.

The NBA In-Season Tournament is a new annual competition for all 30 teams debuting in the 2023-24 season. Following Group Play, eight teams will advance to the single-elimination Knockout Rounds with Quarterfinals games to be played on Dec. 4 and 5 in team markets. Four teams will then advance to the Semifinals to be played on Dec. 7 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The Championship, which will be the only game of the tournament not to count toward the 82-game regular-season standings, will be played on Dec. 9 at T-Mobile Arena with the winner receiving a new trophy, the NBA Cup. A prize pool will be allocated to players on teams that qualify for the Knockout Rounds, with allocations increasing depending on how far a team progresses in the tournament.

The eight teams that will advance to the Knockout Rounds will be the team with the best standing in Group Play games in each of the six groups and one “wild card” team from each conference. The wild card will be the team from each conference with the best record in Group Play games that finished second in its group.

The 22 teams that do not qualify for the Knockout Rounds will play two regular-season games on Dec. 6 and 8, and the four teams that lose in the Quarterfinals will play a regular-season game on Dec. 8, making every team still play an 82-game regular season.

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PHOENIX SUNS ANNOUNCE INAUGURAL NBA IN-SEASON TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns will open the 2023-24 NBA season with a five-game preseason schedule set to tip off on Sunday, Oct. 8 in Michigan against the Detroit Pistons, the team announced today.

The Suns will then host the Denver Nuggets in Phoenix on Tuesday, Oct. 10 before a road and home series against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, Oct. 12 in Portland and on Monday, Oct. 16 at Footprint Center. The Suns will conclude their preseason schedule against the Los Angeles Lakers in Palm Desert, Calif. on Thursday, Oct. 19.

All five preseason games will broadcast locally over-the-air on Arizona’s Family and stream on Kiswe. The 2023 preseason opens the Suns’ industry-shifting partnership with Gray Television, Inc. and Kiswe to make Suns games available to all fans across Arizona, and on the platform of their choice. Suns preseason games will also broadcast on Arizona Sports 98.7 and on KSUN La Mejor Radio.&nbsp;

Single-game tickets for Suns home preseason games will go on sale at a later date.&nbsp;

2023 PHOENIX SUNS PRESEASON SCHEDULE&nbsp;

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PHOENIX SUNS ANNOUNCE 2023 PRESEASON SCHEDULE

OVG’s First NBA and WNBA Venue Partnership Expands Championship Caliber Experience and Elevates Phoenix as Premier Destination for Basketball and Entertainment

PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury today announced a transformative new partnership with Oak View Group’s (OVG) food and beverage division, OVG Hospitality, to redefine the overall fan experience at all Suns and Mercury games, as well as concerts and live events. OVG’s first-ever partnership with an NBA and WNBA venue, this groundbreaking deal further expands the best-in-class experience for Suns and Mercury fans and elevates Phoenix as a premier destination for basketball and entertainment.

“Our commitment is to continue to find innovative ways to invest in our community and put forth our championship mentality in everything we do, on and off the floor,” said Mat Ishbia, Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury owner. “From the moment fans walk through our doors, we want every part of their game-day experience to be world-class and something they can only have in Phoenix – the best basketball city in the world.”&nbsp;

As the exclusive food and beverage provider, OVG Hospitality brings an experience unlike any other in the Valley to Suns and Mercury games with first-class food and beverage, service and state-of-the-art technologies. Features include premier food and beverage in all clubs, suites and concessions throughout the lower and upper concourses, new technology to ensure faster lines at concessions to allow fans to spend less time in line and more time enjoying the game or concert, and a robust selection of new menu items that will roll out throughout the year.

The partnership is the first in the sports and entertainment industry to feature OVG Hospitality’s newly-acquired luxury hospitality and catering company, Rhubarb Hospitality Collection (RHC) – elevating the Suns and Mercury’s premium services to unprecedented standards. RHC will create and provide a unique culinary journey for all club and suite guests. From specialized beverages as fans enter the arena and customized food offerings by locally renowned chefs to an elevated wine program for connoisseurs of every variety, fans will be treated to a bespoke culinary experience.

“Every fan should be treated to a best-in-class experience, and that includes providing top-quality food and beverage options and unrivaled service,” said Josh Bartelstein, chief executive officer of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury. “Through our partnership with OVG we are significantly raising the standards of excellence for our fans and further elevating Phoenix as the preeminent city for sports and entertainment.”

As part of its offerings, OVG Hospitality will use locally sourced ingredients to create customized menus specific to each event, making the food and beverage experience unique to the Valley and a reflection of the city’s growing culinary scene.

“With high-tech market expertise to diverse local suppliers, OVG Hospitality has all the resources to elevate the experience for all fans, whether at the concourse concession stands or in the luxury suites,” said Ken Gaber, president of OVG Hospitality. “We are excited to partner with the Suns and Mercury and add a delicious and savory menu to their roster.”

OVG was founded in 2015 as a positive disruption to business as usual in the sports, live entertainment and hospitality industries. The company has grown rapidly, building the world’s most sustainable arenas, ensuring the fan experience is second to none, and last month, announcing the acquisition of Rhubarb Hospitality Collection (RHC).

OVG Hospitality, a division of the Oak View Group, is a full-service food and beverage company that is making a positive disruption in the sports, live entertainment, and convention and meeting industries.&nbsp; Our culinary artisans are focused on elevating the guest experience by creating new memories in every bite.&nbsp; Led by award-winning culinarians, our hospitality teams work with the highest-quality partners and locally sourced items to deliver a delicious and exceptional food and beverage experience at every event, whether a small meeting or a large convention. Service-oriented and driven by social responsibility, OVG Hospitality serves more than 250,000 events and over 40 million guests each year across arenas, stadiums, convention centers, sporting events, and festivals throughout North America.&nbsp;

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PHOENIX SUNS AND PHOENIX MERCURY ANNOUNCE TRANSFORMATIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH OAK VIEW GROUP TO REDEFINE FAN EXPERIENCE AT ALL SUNS AND MERCURY GAMES, CONCERTS AND LIVE EVENTS

PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns have acquired guards Bradley Beal and Jordan Goodwin, and forward Isaiah Todd from the Washington Wizards in a three-team deal also involving the Indiana Pacers with the Suns sending Chris Paul, Landry Shamet, five future second-round picks, four future pick swaps and cash considerations to Washington and one future second-round pick to Indiana. Washington also sent a future second-round pick to Indiana as the Wizards and Pacers swapped draft rights to their lottery picks in Thursday’s 2023 NBA Draft.

“We are thrilled to welcome Bradley, Jordan and Isaiah to the Phoenix Suns as we continue to build one of the premier organizations in all of sports," Suns Owner Mat Ishbia said. “Bradley Beal is one of the best players in the NBA and brings so much to our team including incredible work ethic, great character, and the mindset of a champion. Jordan and Isaiah add talent and versatility to our roster that will continue to make this team among the league’s best. We are committed to bringing an NBA championship to Phoenix and I could not be more excited about how this organization is coming together heading into the upcoming season.”

A three-time NBA All-Star, Beal has twice averaged over 30 points in a season and is one of just nine players in the league to post at least 27 points per game over the last five combined seasons. Beal earned All-NBA Third Team honors in 2020-21 after averaging a career-best 31.3 points and becoming just the 12th different player in NBA history to record consecutive seasons with 30-plus points per game. This past season, Beal shot a career-high 50.6% from the field in averaging 23.2 points over 50 games.

“I want to thank Chris and Landry for all of their contributions to the team's success in recent years,” Ishbia added. “Chris is an all-time great and brought incredible passion and leadership to our organization during his time with the Suns.”

“We are grateful for everything Chris and Landry added to our organization,” said President of Basketball Operations and General Manager James Jones. “Chris had an immeasurable impact on our team, on and off the court, and we thank him for all he did for the Valley.”

“Brad, Jordan and Isaiah will all help us in our quest for a championship,” added Jones. “Brad possesses the ability to score on all three levels and impact the game on both ends of the court. His professionalism and desire to win is infectious and something that will elevate our program. Jordan’s versatility and tenacity, and Isaiah’s combination of size and skill are great fits for our style of the play and complement our team.”

An NBA veteran of 11 seasons, all with the Wizards, Beal (6-4, 207 pounds) has totaled 15,391 points and 1,514 three-pointers in his career; he is one of just six players in NBA history to total over 15,000 points and 1,500 three-point makes through 11 career seasons along with Reggie Miller, Ray Allen, Stephen Curry, James Harden and Damian Lillard. Beal holds career averages of 22.1 points on 46.0% shooting from the field, 37.2% from three-point range and 82.3% from the free throw line, along with 4.3 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 695 games. An All-Star selection in 2018, 2019 and 2021, he has five career games scoring 50-plus points, including a career-high 60 points on Jan. 6, 2021, tying a Wizards franchise record.

Beal has also played in 45 career playoff games, averaging 23.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.5 steals. He averaged 30.0 points per game in his most recent playoff appearance in 2021 and has 11 career playoff games scoring at least 30 points, second-most in Wizards franchise history.

Originally the third overall pick of the 2012 NBA Draft by Washington, Beal earned NBA All-Rookie First Team honors for the 2012-13 season. He entered the NBA following one season at the University of Florida where he led the Gators to the Elite Eight and was recognized as an All-SEC selection. A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Beal was the Gatorade National Player of the Year in 2011 as he concluded his high school career at Chaminade College Prep.

Goodwin (6-3, 200 pounds) is coming off his second NBA season in 2022-23, both with the Wizards. After appearing in two games with the Wizards during the 2021-22 season, he averaged 6.6 points on 44.8% shooting, 3.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 17.8 minutes in 62 games (seven starts) in 2022-23. Goodwin recorded a career-high 22 points on April 9 against Houston, a career-high nine assists on April 4 against Milwaukee and a career-high six steals on Dec. 10 against the LA Clippers. Goodwin has also played for the Capital City Go-Go of the NBA G League over the last two seasons, averaging 19.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.3 steals in four games this past season and 15.9 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.9 steals in 45 total games in 2021-22.

Prior to starting his professional career in 2021, Goodwin was a four-year standout at Saint Louis University where he led all NCAA Division I guards in double-doubles in both his junior and senior seasons, averaging over 14 points, 10 rebounds and two steals in each of those final two seasons. The Centreville, Illinois native recorded the first triple-double in program history and was named to the All-Atlantic 10 First Team and Atlantic 10 All-Defensive Team in each of his final two collegiate seasons.

Todd (6-9, 219 pounds) has played two NBA seasons, both with the Wizards, appearing in 18 career games and averaging 1.6 points and 1.3 rebounds in 7.5 minutes of action. Over his two seasons in the NBA, Todd has also played in 88 regular season and Showcase Cup games with the Capital City Go-Go of the NBA G League, averaging 9.7 points, 4.2 rebounds and 0.9 blocks in 27.1 minutes per contest.

Originally the 31st overall pick of the 2021 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks, Todd was traded to the Indiana Pacers and later to the Wizards. The Baltimore, Maryland native was a consensus five-star recruit out of high school and chose to forgo his college career to become among the first players ever to sign a contract with NBA G League Ignite. In his one season with the Ignite during the 2020-21 season, he averaged 12.3 points on 43.7% shooting and 4.9 rebounds before becoming draft eligible.

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SUNS ACQUIRE BEAL, GOODWIN, TODD

PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns selected forward Toumani Camara from the University of Dayton with the 52nd overall pick in the second round of the 2023 NBA Draft.Camara (6-8, 220 pounds) was a four-year college basketball standout, playing his final two seasons at Dayton after two years at the University of Georgia. With the Flyers this past season, Camara averaged 13.9 points on 54.6% shooting, 8.6 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.2 steals per game, all of which were career highs, earning selection to the Atlantic 10 All-Conference First Team and Atlantic 10 All-Defensive Team. He averaged 11.0 points on 51.3% shooting and 6.9 rebounds over 125 games (116 starts) throughout his college career at Dayton and Georgia combined.A native of Brussels, Belgium, Camara would become just the fourth Belgian-born player in NBA history when he makes his league debut, joining Tony Parker, Xavier Henry and Frank Ntilikina, though those first three were all raised in other countries. Camara represented his home country in the 2016 FIBA U16 European Championship before moving to the United States to attend high school, where he played four years at Chaminade-Madonna Prep in Hollywood, Florida.Camara’s name is pronounced too-MAH-nee cuh-MAR-uh.

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SUNS SELECT TOUMANI CAMARA WITH 52ND OVERALL PICK IN 2023 NBA DRAFT

PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns today announced the coaching staff for Head Coach Frank Vogel, naming Kevin Young as associate head coach and David Fizdale, Quinton Crawford, Miles Simon, Greg St. Jean, John Lucas III, Dru Anthrop and Jon Pastorek as assistant coaches.

“I am thrilled with the coaching staff that we have assembled,” said Vogel. “Each person brings their own unique skills and experiences to form this dynamic group that will connect with and elevate our players as we set out to develop a championship culture.” &nbsp;

Young remains as associate head coach with the Suns, a title he has held with the team since the 2021-22 season after initially joining the organization as an assistant coach prior to the 2020-21 season. In the three seasons since Young first joined the team’s coaching staff, the Suns have recorded the NBA’s best regular season record of 160-76 (.678) with three playoff appearances, two division titles and one conference championship. Young joined the Suns following four seasons as an assistant coach with the Philadelphia 76ers, helping the Sixers to the playoffs in each of his final three seasons with team.

Prior to his time on the Sixers’ coaching staff, Young spent nine seasons as a coach in the NBA G League, including time as head coach of the Delaware Blue Coats, Iowa Energy and Utah Flash. His first coaching position in pro basketball was as head coach of the Shamrock Rovers in the Irish Super League for the 2006-07 season, which followed time as an assistant coach at Utah Valley University and Oxford College. Young played collegiately at Clayton State University and Middle Georgia College before his coaching career.

Fizdale joins the Suns with over two decades of NBA experience, most recently serving as associate general manager for the Utah Jazz during the 2022-23 season. A former head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies and New York Knicks, guiding the Grizzlies to the NBA Playoffs in 2017, Fizdale was an assistant coach on Vogel’s staff with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2021-22. Before joining the Grizzlies for his first NBA head coaching assignment, he spent eight seasons as an assistant coach with the Miami Heat from 2008-2016, including as assistant head coach for the final two of those seasons. Fizdale contributed to Heat teams that won back-to-back NBA Championships in 2012 and 2013, and Miami won 70 playoff games and 15 playoff series during his time on the team’s bench.

His first job as an NBA assistant coach came with the Golden State Warriors for one season in 2003-04, then Fizdale spent four seasons as an assistant coach with the Atlanta Hawks before joining Miami’s staff. Fizdale first worked in the NBA as a member of the Heat’s video department for the 1997-98 season, prior to three seasons as an assistant coach at the University of San Diego, his alma mater, and one season as an assistant coach at Fresno State. Fizdale was a three-year starter as a player at San Diego, earning All-West Coast Conference Team honors as a senior in 1995-96.

Crawford joins the Suns following one season as an assistant coach with the Dallas Mavericks for the 2022-23 season. He was an assistant coach on Vogel’s staff with the Lakers the prior three seasons, including being a member of the 2020 NBA Championship staff. Before joining the Lakers’ coaching staff in 2019, Crawford served as head video coordinator and player development coach for the Charlotte Hornets in 2018-19. He previously worked as the head video coordinator for the Orlando Magic for two seasons after beginning his NBA career as an assistant video coordinator with the Sacramento Kings.

Prior to his coaching career, Crawford played collegiately including two seasons as a walk-on at the University of Arizona from 2011-2013. He opened his college career by playing two seasons at Middlesex County College before moving to Tucson and joining the Wildcats’ basketball program.

Simon joins the Suns following two seasons as head coach for the South Bay Lakers of the NBA G League. In his two seasons as head coach of the Lakers’ G League affiliate, he guided them to consecutive playoff appearances and a combined 64-30 (.681) record in regular season and Showcase Cup games. Before becoming South Bay’s head coach, Simon served four seasons on the Los Angeles Lakers’ coaching staff, having been a member of the 2020 NBA Championship staff under Vogel. Prior to joining the Lakers’ staff, Simon spent time as director of the Nike Basketball Academy, served on the coaching staffs for multiple junior national teams with USA Basketball and spent NBA off-seasons working in a player development role for some of the league’s top talent.

A legend at the University of Arizona as a player, Simon won Final Four Most Outstanding Player honors in leading the Wildcats to the NCAA Championship in 1997. Simon’s No. 34 is retired by Arizona and he is a member of the UA Sports Hall of Fame. Following a professional playing career that included one season with the Orlando Magic and time overseas and in the CBA, Simon began his coaching career as an assistant at his alma mater under head coach Lute Olson.

St. Jean joins the Suns following two seasons as an assistant coach with the Dallas Mavericks from 2021-2023. During that time, he was a member of the Mavericks’ coaching staff that defeated the Suns to reach the Western Conference Finals in 2022. Before joining Dallas’ bench, St. Jean spent two seasons as a player development coach and advance scout for the Lakers, including on Vogel’s staff that won an NBA Championship in 2020.

Prior to joining the Lakers’ staff, St. Jean was an assistant coach for four seasons at St. John’s University where he helped the Red Storm improve their win total in each of his four seasons. He also spent two years as assistant player development coach for the Sacramento Kings and first worked in the NBA as a basketball operations and video intern with the Brooklyn Nets. As a collegiate player, St. Jean was a three-year team captain at Wesleyan University.

Lucas III joins the Suns after serving as an assistant coach on Vogel’s staff with the Lakers during the 2021-22 season. Prior to his time on the Lakers’ staff, he served as a player development coach with the Minnesota Timberwolves from 2017-2019. Lucas III entered the coaching ranks following a professional playing career that spanned from 2005 to 2017 and included time in the NBA, G League and overseas. In total, Lucas III appeared in 242 NBA games across eight seasons with the Houston Rockets, Chicago Bulls, Toronto Raptors, Utah Jazz, Detroit Pistons and Timberwolves.

Prior to his professional playing career, Lucas III had a decorated collegiate career at Baylor University and Oklahoma State University. He was an All-Big 12 First Team selection at Oklahoma State in both 2004 and 2005, helping lead the Cowboys to a Final Four appearance in 2004.

Anthrop joins the Suns following four seasons as head video coordinator and player development coach with the Lakers, having been a member of the staff that won the 2020 NBA Championship. Anthrop joined the Lakers following one season with the Memphis Grizzlies as assistant video coordinator and player development assistant, and two seasons under Vogel as special assistant to the head coach with the Orlando Magic. He spent one season as a graduate assistant with St. John’s University and was a film coordinating intern for the Indiana Pacers from 2013-2015. Anthrop was a four-year letterman as a player at Purdue University from 2009-2013, helping the Boilermakers win a Big Ten title in 2010.

Pastorek joins the Suns following six seasons with the Lakers organization, serving as player development coach and advance scout the past two seasons. Prior to that, Pastorek spent three seasons as assistant video coordinator and player development coach, a title that he held on Vogel’s Lakers staff that won the 2020 NBA Championship. He began working with the Lakers as a video intern in 2017 following four years as director of basketball operations at Pepperdine University. Pastorek played four collegiate seasons, two at San Diego State University then two at UC Santa Barbara where he helped the Gauchos to consecutive NCAA tournament appearances in 2010 and 2011.