Tag: James Jones

New-look Phoenix Suns out of the bubble, into the spotlight

by Bob Young
  • Slug: Sports-Suns makeover, 800 words.
  • Photo attached with cutline.

By Frida Mata
Cronkite News

PHOENIX – After a disrupted 2019-20 season that ended in a bubble at Walt Disney World, the Phoenix Suns have undergone an offseason makeover that they hope will build on their surprising 8-0 run in Orlando that followed the COVID-19 interruption.

The Suns pulled off a blockbuster trade to acquire perennial All-Star point guard Chris Paul. They made a splash in free agency, signing big man Jae Crowder. They opened a new practice facility, the $45-million Verizon 5G Performance Center.

They even broke out new NBA City Edition alternative “The Valley” jerseys.

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Suns have big plans for new training facility and franchise’s future

by Bob Young
  • Slug: Sports-Suns Practice Facility, about 875 words.
  • Photos attached below.

By Dylan Hunter Carter
Cronkite News

PHOENIX – Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver is investing heavily in his team, emotionally and literally.

Standing with General Manager James Jones, coach Monty Williams and other officials, Sarver officially broke ground on the team’s new state-of-the-art training facility last week. The ceremony took place amid a surprising start by the Suns, who took a 7-4 record into Monday night’s game against the Boston Celtics. Continue reading “Suns have big plans for new training facility and franchise’s future”