A G League affiliate is in the future for the Phoenix Suns, and while it might not be until next season, the addition will ensure every team in the NBA has a developmental team. The Suns, who sold their G League team to the Detroit Pistons in 2020, were the only team without a minor-league affiliate.
The rumors of Phoenix once again having a G League team began when new owner Mat Ishbia took the reigns in February, commenting that, “having a G League team seems to make a lot of sense.