ATLANTA — Mat Ishbia has made an emphatic statement in his first official 48 hours as Phoenix Suns new majority owner.
Phoenix has pulled off a colossal blockbuster deal before Thursday's 1 p.m. trade deadline by acquiring two-time finals MVP Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets, in a deal that involves Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson, sources confirm to The Arizona Republic.
Ishbia had his introductory news conference Wednesday morning in Phoenix after receiving final transaction approval Tuesday from the NBA for his record $4-billion purchase of the Phoenix Suns and WNBA's Phoenix Mercury.