Suns Announce Plans for a G-League Team in 2024-25

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Here is the Suns G-League roster.

Two-way players Collin Gillespie, Jalen Bridges and TyTy Washington Jr. are on it.

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Sign Collin Gillespie to the regular roster, even if the Suns have to waive or trade another player later on.

The Suns will need him going forward, if not this season, in future seasons.
 

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Sign Collin Gillespie to the regular roster, even if the Suns have to waive or trade another player later on.

The Suns will need him going forward, if not this season, in future seasons.

We don't need to sign him now. No one can take him from us and we have restricted rights this summer, so long as they tender a qualifying offer. It'll be fine. The time to sign may be in March or April.
 
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We don't need to sign him now. No one can take him from us and we have restricted rights this summer, so long as they tender a qualifying offer. It'll be fine. The time to sign may be in March or April.

Hopefully the Suns will match any offer when Gillespie becomes a RFA in 2025-26, but I like wrapping up players long term at bargain prices.
 

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John Little's G-League coaching staff is announced for the Valley Suns:

Paul Jesperson, Jordan Ash and Ben Sanders as assistant coaches.

Stephen Howard is the video coordinator

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Don't know if this is a great mindset or not. Obviously, the goal isn't to stay there long term, but you don't want to play like you don't want to be where you are either. Probably just reading too far into the quote.
 

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The Valley Suns home games will be televised by Arizona Family Sports.

Here is the Valley Suns schedule.

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The Valley Suns are breaking ground in the NBA by televising their G League team for an entire season on local television.

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Another breaking new ground move by Ishbia. I think this is fantastic, even if I'm not in Arizona.

It's another team for me to watch.

I may drive everyone crazy when they find a player I like. I'm already there with Collin Gillespie.
 
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The Valley Suns game will be televised tonight on Arizona Family locally, channel 32 on DirecTV, at 7 PM.
 
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Ray, is the Valley Suns mascot.

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Here are some halftime stats.

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Final:

Valley Suns 108 - Stockton Kings 100

Valley Suns get their first home win.
 
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Some final stats.

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i like jalen bridges - and i think we can all agree this team needs more small forwards

Jalen Bridges does show NBA potential, but my guess is you are joking about the Suns needing more small forwards.

Bridges does seem to be improving on both ends of the court.

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