“We got to get the next hire right and we will," Ishbia said at the team’s practice facility.. "The team and the roster that was constructed by (Suns general manager James Jones and CEO Josh Bartelstein), scouts, the front office is much better than a 36-win roster.

“Disappointing is the right word,” Suns owner Mat Ishbia began when talking about the 2024-25 Phoenix Suns’ season in his press conference on Tuesday morning. “I’m embarrassed,” he added.

Smith then puts Ishbia on blast for having the payroll the Suns did along with the draft picks he sent out. "You spent $214 million in salary this last season, about $152 million in luxury tax dollars," Smith said. "Yes, you got Kevin Durant. Yes, you got Bradley Beal with $111 million left on his deal.