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

[Ronin]

Gerald Bourguet

@GeraldBourguet
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The Valley Suns have acquired the rights to guard Cassius Stanley in a 6-team(!!) trade, sending out a 2025 second-round pick to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers and the rights to Gary Clark to the Wisconsin Herd

 

[Mainstreet]

Cassius Stanley seems well worth taking a flyer on.

Whatever Happened to Duke Guard Cassius Stanley?

Duke basketball one-and-done Cassius Stanley has been out of the NBA for about two years but is now heating up overseas.

www.si.com

 

[CardNots]

Cassius Stanley seems well worth taking a flyer on.

Whatever Happened to Duke Guard Cassius Stanley?

Duke basketball one-and-done Cassius Stanley has been out of the NBA for about two years but is now heating up overseas.

www.si.com

His 3 point shot looks easy to block?

Hopefully its was a too much success at an early age thing and he is mentally ready for his shot at an NBA role.

 

[Mainstreet]

His 3 point shot looks easy to block?

Hopefully its was a too much success at an early age thing and he is mentally ready for his shot at an NBA role.

I didn't see anything particularly bothersome on video, unless he mechanically slow putting up the shot.

 

[Ronin]

Gerald Bourguet

@GeraldBourguet

The Valley Suns announce they've acquired the rights to Paul Watson in a trade with the Austin Spurs, sending back the rights to Matt Lewis and Lindell Wiggington. Watson is a PHX native who put up 14.5 PPG and 4.0 RPG in 31 regular season G League games last year

 

[Mainstreet]

Gerald Bourguet
@GeraldBourguet

The Valley Suns announce they've acquired the rights to Paul Watson in a trade with the Austin Spurs, sending back the rights to Matt Lewis and Lindell Wiggington. Watson is a PHX native who put up 14.5 PPG and 4.0 RPG in 31 regular season G League games last year

I like that the Suns seem to have an affinity for local players.

 

[Ronin]

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[Hoop Head]

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I thought we traded all our picks. Man, I wish someone would write a CBAFAQ type thing for the G League. So many questions about how the draft works, regular rights work, also in relation to the NBA, etc.

 

[Mainstreet]

I think this is the same Nate Roberts that played for the University of Washington.

Nate Roberts: Drafted by South Bay

Nate Roberts: Drafted by South Bay

www.cbssports.com

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[Covert Rain]

I think this is the same Nate Roberts that played for the University of Washington.

Nate Roberts: Drafted by South Bay

Nate Roberts: Drafted by South Bay

www.cbssports.com

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He looks interesting but I never trust these videos because many times it’s a very tiny window in an overall game.

 

[Mainstreet]

He looks interesting but I never trust these videos because many times it’s a very tiny window in an overall game.

It's the G-League, so I never get overly excited by these selections. Roberts went undrafted and I think he is already 25.

 

[Yuma]

Nate Roberts​

NUMBER​

28

POSITION​

Center

HEIGHT​

6-11

WEIGHT​

235 lbs

Born​

February 28, 2000

Drafted​

Undrafted

Last Attended​

Washington/USA

 

[CardNots]

It's the G-League, so I never get overly excited by these selections. Roberts went undrafted and I think he is already 25.

When the G-League produces a valuable piece to the Sun’s rotation I’ll pay attention otherwise…

 

[Mainstreet]

When the G-League produces a valuable piece to the Sun’s rotation I’ll pay attention otherwise…

A lot of good players make their way through the G-League, though.

IMO, there is nothing more exciting than finding a hidden talent.

 

[CardNots]

A lot of good players make their way through the G-League, though.

IMO, there is nothing more exciting than finding a hidden talent.

Well, a NBA title with or without a G-League player would elevate my excitement a bit more.

 

[Mainstreet]

Well, a NBA title with or without a G-League player would elevate my excitement a bit more.

The same here, but sometimes one has to settle for small wins.

 

[Hoop Head]

A lot of good players make their way through the G-League, though.

IMO, there is nothing more exciting than finding a hidden talent.

I'm curious to see how the G-League team is viewed. I know we the team in Prescott Valley before, IIRC. That was also a darker time for the Suns and it didn't feel like there was any real synergy between the clubs. Now it's a team owned by Ishbia, in the Phoenix metro area, and it appears as if there is real interest in acquiring potential talent.

Has anyone heard if the G-Leaguers will use the Suns practice facility? That could give us a better look at some of the talent.

 

[Mainstreet]

I'm curious to see how the G-League team is viewed. I know we the team in Prescott Valley before, IIRC. That was also a darker time for the Suns and it didn't feel like there was any real synergy between the clubs. Now it's a team owned by Ishbia, in the Phoenix metro area, and it appears as if there is real interest in acquiring potential talent.

Has anyone heard if the G-Leaguers will use the Suns practice facility? That could give us a better look at some of the talent.

In the greater Phoenix area, Tempe, I would hope fans get out for the games, especially fans on a budget. Prescott was a bit too far away for Phoenix fans. I expect everything Mat Ishbia does to be first class.

I haven't heard where they will practice but it seems logical the G-League team will practice some at the Suns facility.

 

[CardNots]

The same here, but sometimes one has to settle for small wins.

I do like the people running the G-league team is sitting around picking their noses. They are actively involved with transactions.