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Suns owner Mat Ishbia says franchise is doing 'excellent.' He's quiet on coach Frank Vogel's future
Read full article: Suns owner Mat Ishbia says franchise is doing 'excellent.' He's quiet on coach Frank Vogel's futureMat Ishbia knows the offseason chatter around the Phoenix Suns is it’s a team with a top-heavy roster, salary cap issues and precious little room to maneuver after a disappointing season.
The Suns built a superteam with Durant, Booker and Beal. It produced zero playoff wins
Read full article: The Suns built a superteam with Durant, Booker and Beal. It produced zero playoff winsThe Phoenix Suns thought they had built a formidable superteam during the offseason by adding three-time All-Star Bradley Beal to form a star-studded trio with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker.
NBA announces the Phoenix Suns will host the 2027 All-Star game
Read full article: NBA announces the Phoenix Suns will host the 2027 All-Star gameThe Phoenix Suns will host the 2027 NBA All-Star game, giving owner Mat Ishbia a marquee event for the city roughly one year after he purchased the franchise.
Suns go big at trade deadline, still lose in second round of playoffs
Read full article: Suns go big at trade deadline, still lose in second round of playoffsThe Phoenix Suns pushed all-in at the trade deadline, blowing up their roster nucleus to add 13-time All-Star Kevin Durant in a quest for the franchise’s first championship in its 55-year history.
Nuggets beat Suns 118-102 in Game 5 to regain series lead
Read full article: Nuggets beat Suns 118-102 in Game 5 to regain series leadNikola Jokic had a triple-double after making up with Suns owner Mat Ishbia and Michael Porter Jr. sank five 3-pointers to help the Denver Nuggets beat Phoenix 118-102 on Tuesday night for a 3-2 series lead.
Feel the Bern: Bernie Smilovitz sits down 1-on-1 with new NBA owner Mat Ishbia
Read full article: Feel the Bern: Bernie Smilovitz sits down 1-on-1 with new NBA owner Mat IshbiaSo, while you’re sitting around pondering the question, “Do you know anyone who owns an NBA team?” you just might! His name is Mat Ishbia, and he’s the owner of the Phoenix Suns and the Phoenix Mercury.
AP source: NBA approves sale of Phoenix Suns to Mat Ishbia
Read full article: AP source: NBA approves sale of Phoenix Suns to Mat IshbiaMortgage executive and former Michigan State guard Mat Ishbia is the new majority owner of the Phoenix Suns and WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, after the NBA’s board of governors approved his plan to purchase the controlling stake of those franchises from Robert Sarver, a person with knowledge of the matter said Monday night.
Report: Michigan billionaire, ex-MSU basketball player Mat Ishbia to buy Phoenix Suns
Read full article: Report: Michigan billionaire, ex-MSU basketball player Mat Ishbia to buy Phoenix SunsMichigan billionaire and president of United Wholesale Mortgage Mat Ishbia is reportedly finalizing a deal to buy the NBA’s Phoenix Suns franchise for around $4 billion.
Michigan State football, men’s basketball players to get $500 monthly stipend in sponsorship deal
Read full article: Michigan State football, men’s basketball players to get $500 monthly stipend in sponsorship dealUnited Wholesale Mortgage announced Wednesday a sponsorship deal with Michigan State University that will give 133 student athletes $500 monthly stipends.
Michigan State football, basketball players to get $500 per month from United Wholesale Mortgage
Read full article: Michigan State football, basketball players to get $500 per month from United Wholesale MortgageA suburban Detroit mortgage company led by a former Michigan State walk-on will pay $500 a month to all football players and members of the men's basketball team.
Former Michigan State University basketball walk-on donates $32 million to school
Read full article: Former Michigan State University basketball walk-on donates $32 million to schoolEAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State University athletics received millions of dollars in a major donation from one of its winningest basketball players, on and off the court. Mat Ishbia -- the CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage, 1998 Spartan basketball walk-on and 2000 NCAA champion -- recently donated $32 million to his alma mater. Twenty million dollars of the donation will help change the face of Michigan State, expanding the football center and improving the auditorium, locker rooms and dining halls. “This is not only a historic day but a tear-jerking, proud day for me,” said MSU basketball coach Tom Izzo. Ishbia also made a donation to the Spartan Life Fund, which helps MSU alumni connect with companies looking for employees.