PHOENIX SUNS

Phoenix Suns to host open practice at Talking Stick Resort Arena

Oct 3, 2019, 3:38 PM

General view of action as the Phoenix Suns and the San Antonio Spurs tip-off during the first half ...

General view of action as the Phoenix Suns and the San Antonio Spurs tip-off during the first half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena on November 14, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

(Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Eager to get an early glimpse at the new-look Phoenix Suns?

Fans will have their chance Sunday as the team holds a practice open to the public at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix.

Doors will open at noon and practice will begin at 1 p.m. Some concessions will be available. The event is free to attend.

Phoenix is hoping new additions including point guard Ricky Rubio, power forward Dario Saric and center Aron Baynes can kickstart a team coming off one of the worst seasons in franchise history. The connections between these players and returning cornerstones shooting guard Devin Booker and center Deandre Ayton will be vital if the Suns hope to have any success.

It will also give fans a first look at how new head coach Monty Williams runs the team and interacts with the players.

The first preseason game will take place two days later, on Tuesday at 7 p.m. against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Talking Stick Resort Arena.

The regular season opens at home on Wednesday, Oct. 23 against the Sacramento Kings.

Phoenix Suns

New York Knicks' Josh Hart reacts during the second half of Game 6 in an NBA basketball first-round...

Associated Press

Knicks advance past Sixers to reach Eastern Conference semifinals

Josh Hart hit the go-ahead 3-pointer to move the New York Knicks past the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 6 of the first round.

13 hours ago

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam, right, gets a hug from teammate James Johnson after Game 6 ag...

Associated Press

Pacers knock out Bucks in 6 for 1st playoff-series win in a decade

The Indiana Pacers won a playoff series for the first time in a decade, beating the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 6 on Thursday night.

15 hours ago

...

Arizona Sports Video

Video: Bickley Blast: Why are the Phoenix Suns being so elusive?

The Phoenix Suns held a press conference Wednesday for owner Mat Ishbia and general manager James Jones, and Dan Bickley can't help but ponder why the organization is being so elusive about tabout the future of head coach Frank Vogel.

22 hours ago

Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia (Jeremy Schnell/Arizona Sports)...

Kellan Olson

Suns remain confident, paint picture beyond bleak end to season

The Phoenix Suns officially concluded the 2023-24 season with a strange end-of-season availability for Mat Ishbia and James Jones.

2 days ago

...

Arizona Sports Video

Video: Optimistic about the Phoenix Suns? Mat Ishbia and James Jones are, but why?

Burns & Gambo react to the optimism of Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia and general manager James Jones following their Wednesday press conference.

2 days ago

Mat Ishbia faces critical offseason after the Suns disappointing finish to the 2023-24 NBA season....

Kevin Zimmerman

Mat Ishbia says he hasn’t discussed Suns coach Frank Vogel’s future

Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia didn't issue a statement of support or confirmation that Frank Vogel will return for a second season in charge.

2 days ago

Phoenix Suns to host open practice at Talking Stick Resort Arena