Phoenix Suns

A person with knowledge of the negotiations says mortgage executive Mat Ishbia has agreed in principle to buy the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury from embattled owner Robert Sarver for $4 billion.

Phoenix will wear the jerseys for 10 home games and seven more road games in cities with large Native American populations.

PayPal said Friday that the company will no longer sponsor the Phoenix Suns if owner Robert Sarver remains part of the franchise when his suspension ends.

Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid is criticizing the quality of the Arizona Cardinals field turf, saying two of his players were injured during their winning game last week over Arizona. Meanwhile, the NBA suspended Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury owner Robert Sarver for one year and fined him $10 million after an investigation found he had engaged in what the league called “workplace misconduct and organizational deficiencies.”

The Phoenix Suns have hired Morgan Cato as an assistant general manager and vice president of basketball operations, making her the first woman of color to hold an assistant GM title for an NBA franchise.

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams has been named NBA Coach of the Year. Williams lead the Suns to a franchise-record 64 wins during the regular season.

Arizona’s professional sports teams are riding an unprecedented wave of dominance – at least in the NFL and the NBA.

The Phoenix Suns plans for a big turnaround season hit an unexpected snag. Center Deandre Ayton was suspended 25 games without pay by the NBA on Thursday…