Phoenix Suns acquire rights to G League team. Now all 30 NBA teams own or operate a franchise

The Phoenix Suns announced Wednesday they have acquired the rights to a G League franchise that will begin play next season, meaning all 30 NBA teams now own or operate a team in the developmental league. The Suns said the new team would play somewhere in the Phoenix metro area, though an exact location hasn’t been announced. The team will be named in a fan contest, with the winner receiving $1,000 and season tickets for the first year. The G League functions as a minor league system for the NBA.