Live broadcast bar News on May 26 according to a report by Duane Rankin, the Sun of Phoenix and Mercury of Phoenix have submitted formal applications to NBA and WNBA respectively to hold future All-Star games.
Sun and Mercury boss Ishbia said in a statement: “We are very happy to cooperate with Phoenix city to apply to NBA and WNBA League to hold the All-Star game here. Phoenix is one of the greatest basketball cities in the world and the perfect place for players and fans to gather together to celebrate the sport. Phoenix Suns and Mercury hope to continue to find new and important ways to cooperate with this city and bring real influence to our community.”
The last time Phoenix held the NBA All-Star Game was in 2009, and the last time it held the WNBA All-Star Game in 2014.