The Toronto Raptors (23-39) play against the Phoenix Suns (36-26) at Footprint Center
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Game Time: 9:00 PM EST on Thursday March 7, 2024
Toronto Raptors 0, Phoenix Suns 0 (9:00 pm ET)
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Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns vs. #Raptors starting lineups:
Ish Wainright is with the team and is active. pic.twitter.com/LZYRtvOCLQ – 8:57 PM
#Suns vs. #Raptors starting lineups:
Ish Wainright is with the team and is active. pic.twitter.com/LZYRtvOCLQ – 8:57 PM


Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We’re obviously very focused on that. No question it’s a work on progress. I was disappointed in the All-Star game. Didn’t make any secret about that.”
Adam Silver when @iam_DanaScott asked him about #NBAAllStar2024 game not being competitive. #Suns pic.twitter.com/TM89CMEdCS – 8:47 PM
“We’re obviously very focused on that. No question it’s a work on progress. I was disappointed in the All-Star game. Didn’t make any secret about that.”
Adam Silver when @iam_DanaScott asked him about #NBAAllStar2024 game not being competitive. #Suns pic.twitter.com/TM89CMEdCS – 8:47 PM

Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
The Raptors’ 12 active players are making a combined $91.2 million this season. To put that into perspective, that’s nearly $40 million LESS than what Phoenix is paying Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. – 8:27 PM
The Raptors’ 12 active players are making a combined $91.2 million this season. To put that into perspective, that’s nearly $40 million LESS than what Phoenix is paying Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. – 8:27 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Phoenix Suns team owner Mat Ishbia, #NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs all smiles from Thursday’s announcement of 2027 #NBAAllStar weekend set for Phoenix. pic.twitter.com/E9Gh3cxeDd – 8:21 PM
Phoenix Suns team owner Mat Ishbia, #NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs all smiles from Thursday’s announcement of 2027 #NBAAllStar weekend set for Phoenix. pic.twitter.com/E9Gh3cxeDd – 8:21 PM


Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I don’t know what the 2nd tax apron is?”
Joking Mat Ishbia as Suns are over 2nd tax apron.
“We’re not frivolous with money and just spending money to spend money. We’re trying to win a championship.”
Said he hopes, expects to have UFA Royce O’Neale, Grayson Allen back. #Suns pic.twitter.com/pbR6r8meto – 8:18 PM
“I don’t know what the 2nd tax apron is?”
Joking Mat Ishbia as Suns are over 2nd tax apron.
“We’re not frivolous with money and just spending money to spend money. We’re trying to win a championship.”
Said he hopes, expects to have UFA Royce O’Neale, Grayson Allen back. #Suns pic.twitter.com/pbR6r8meto – 8:18 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
‘We know what we’re capable of’: Mat Ishbia excited after Suns upset win over Nuggets (w/videos) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/UILVbQIYaD – 8:09 PM
‘We know what we’re capable of’: Mat Ishbia excited after Suns upset win over Nuggets (w/videos) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/UILVbQIYaD – 8:09 PM


Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
$400M economic impact for the state of Arizona from #NBAAllStar weekend in 2027 in Phoenix, Gov. Katie Hobbs said. #Suns – 7:31 PM
$400M economic impact for the state of Arizona from #NBAAllStar weekend in 2027 in Phoenix, Gov. Katie Hobbs said. #Suns – 7:31 PM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
What’s up @Wainright24 👋
@PlayAtGila | #ComingInHot pic.twitter.com/8s5kP4osx6 – 7:28 PM
What’s up @Wainright24 👋
@PlayAtGila | #ComingInHot pic.twitter.com/8s5kP4osx6 – 7:28 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Vogel wouldn’t rule Booker out for Saturday. The plan is for him to travel on the Suns’ upcoming four-game road trip that they’ll fly out for on Sunday. – 7:23 PM
Vogel wouldn’t rule Booker out for Saturday. The plan is for him to travel on the Suns’ upcoming four-game road trip that they’ll fly out for on Sunday. – 7:23 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Devin Booker “making progress,” but still “day-to-day” and rehabbing the right ankle sprain, Frank Vogel said.
Vogel isn’t ruling Booker out for Saturday’s game against Celtics. He will go on four-game road trip. #Suns
#Suns pic.twitter.com/yQawF8YXCR – 7:23 PM
Devin Booker “making progress,” but still “day-to-day” and rehabbing the right ankle sprain, Frank Vogel said.
Vogel isn’t ruling Booker out for Saturday’s game against Celtics. He will go on four-game road trip. #Suns
#Suns pic.twitter.com/yQawF8YXCR – 7:23 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Devin Booker is making progress and is day-to-day, per Frank Vogel.
Josh Okogie is making progress and is day-to-day, per Frank Vogel. – 7:18 PM
Devin Booker is making progress and is day-to-day, per Frank Vogel.
Josh Okogie is making progress and is day-to-day, per Frank Vogel. – 7:18 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Frank Vogel on Devin Booker: “Making progress and still day-to-day.”
Said he hasn’t gotten any bump in yet, strictly rehab stuff. He wants to be back as soon as possible, but it’s a medical decision based on pain threshold, swelling, etc. – 7:18 PM
Frank Vogel on Devin Booker: “Making progress and still day-to-day.”
Said he hasn’t gotten any bump in yet, strictly rehab stuff. He wants to be back as soon as possible, but it’s a medical decision based on pain threshold, swelling, etc. – 7:18 PM

Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
The NBA announced today that Phoenix has been selected to host NBA All-Star 2027.
Phoenix will also host the Final Four next month. – 7:07 PM
The NBA announced today that Phoenix has been selected to host NBA All-Star 2027.
Phoenix will also host the Final Four next month. – 7:07 PM

NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
All-Star Weekend will head to Phoenix in 2027 for the first time since 2009, the NBA announced
pic.twitter.com/oPiO3l2l3G – 7:06 PM
All-Star Weekend will head to Phoenix in 2027 for the first time since 2009, the NBA announced



Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
I asked Mat Ishbia about the implications of the second luxury tax apron with Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neale being free agents this summer, and he deadpanned: “Yeah, so I don’t know what the second tax apron is, what is that?” – 7:02 PM
I asked Mat Ishbia about the implications of the second luxury tax apron with Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neale being free agents this summer, and he deadpanned: “Yeah, so I don’t know what the second tax apron is, what is that?” – 7:02 PM



Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
It’s official: Phoenix to host 2027 NBA All-Star Game
nbcsports.com/nba/news/its-o… – 6:38 PM
It’s official: Phoenix to host 2027 NBA All-Star Game
nbcsports.com/nba/news/its-o… – 6:38 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Arizona governor Katie Hobbs, Suns/Mercury owner Mat Ishbia and NBA commissioner Adam Silver pic.twitter.com/S9h0O0Cjpb – 6:31 PM
Arizona governor Katie Hobbs, Suns/Mercury owner Mat Ishbia and NBA commissioner Adam Silver pic.twitter.com/S9h0O0Cjpb – 6:31 PM


Ben Rohrbach @brohrbach
I thought @VinceGoodwill said Phoenix was hosting the 2027 All-Star Game like months ago – 6:28 PM
I thought @VinceGoodwill said Phoenix was hosting the 2027 All-Star Game like months ago – 6:28 PM

Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Marvin Bagley III will be out for Friday’s game against the Hornets because of lower back spasms. Also, the Wizards have listed Landry Shamet as questionable to play because of left calf soreness. – 6:26 PM
Marvin Bagley III will be out for Friday’s game against the Hornets because of lower back spasms. Also, the Wizards have listed Landry Shamet as questionable to play because of left calf soreness. – 6:26 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
$400M economic impact for the state of Arizona from #NBAAllStar weekend in 2027 in Phoenix, Gov. Katie Dobbs said. #Suns – 6:25 PM
$400M economic impact for the state of Arizona from #NBAAllStar weekend in 2027 in Phoenix, Gov. Katie Dobbs said. #Suns – 6:25 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Adam Silver said “it has to be a record” that within one year on the job, Mat Ishbia was able to bring both the NBA and WNBA All-Star Games to Phoenix.
Called Phoenix “an incredibly desirable location” – 6:22 PM
Adam Silver said “it has to be a record” that within one year on the job, Mat Ishbia was able to bring both the NBA and WNBA All-Star Games to Phoenix.
Called Phoenix “an incredibly desirable location” – 6:22 PM

Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
The NBA announced All-Star weekend is headed to Phoenix in 2027 🌵
It will be Phoenix’s fourth ASG and first since 2009. pic.twitter.com/GvVMaiIFxq – 6:21 PM
The NBA announced All-Star weekend is headed to Phoenix in 2027 🌵
It will be Phoenix’s fourth ASG and first since 2009. pic.twitter.com/GvVMaiIFxq – 6:21 PM

Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
The NBA announced All-Star weekend is headed to Phoenix in 2027 🌵 pic.twitter.com/11usYysL1j – 6:20 PM
The NBA announced All-Star weekend is headed to Phoenix in 2027 🌵 pic.twitter.com/11usYysL1j – 6:20 PM


Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Mat Ishbia once again says he works for the city/fans and although the Suns have accomplished a lot in the last calendar year they aren’t there yet and are just getting started. – 6:13 PM
Mat Ishbia once again says he works for the city/fans and although the Suns have accomplished a lot in the last calendar year they aren’t there yet and are just getting started. – 6:13 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Mat Ishbia on bringing the NBA All-Star Game to Phoenix in 2027: “Hopefully we’re gonna make it the best All-Star Weekend of all time.” – 6:12 PM
Mat Ishbia on bringing the NBA All-Star Game to Phoenix in 2027: “Hopefully we’re gonna make it the best All-Star Weekend of all time.” – 6:12 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
OFFICIAL: Phoenix will host #NBAAllStar game in 2027. #Suns pic.twitter.com/wzTnJBHuKo – 6:12 PM
OFFICIAL: Phoenix will host #NBAAllStar game in 2027. #Suns pic.twitter.com/wzTnJBHuKo – 6:12 PM


Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Mat Ishbia emphasized how this particular announcement helps achieve the community impact he wants to make and vowed to make when he took over. Mentioned the positive economical impact this will have for Phoenix. – 6:12 PM
Mat Ishbia emphasized how this particular announcement helps achieve the community impact he wants to make and vowed to make when he took over. Mentioned the positive economical impact this will have for Phoenix. – 6:12 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Adam Silver joked it wasn’t long after Mat Ishbia took over the Suns that he was asking the commissinoner, “How soon can we get All-Star back here?”
Now he’s officially accomplished one of his biggest goals for both the Suns and the Mercury – 6:09 PM
Adam Silver joked it wasn’t long after Mat Ishbia took over the Suns that he was asking the commissinoner, “How soon can we get All-Star back here?”
Now he’s officially accomplished one of his biggest goals for both the Suns and the Mercury – 6:09 PM

Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Adam Silver announces that the 2027 All-Star Game will be held in Phoenix. – 6:07 PM
Adam Silver announces that the 2027 All-Star Game will be held in Phoenix. – 6:07 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The Suns officially announce Phoenix will host 2027 NBA All-Star Weekend – their first time hosting the event since 2009 pic.twitter.com/ATUZWaOoBr – 6:06 PM
The Suns officially announce Phoenix will host 2027 NBA All-Star Weekend – their first time hosting the event since 2009 pic.twitter.com/ATUZWaOoBr – 6:06 PM


Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
NBA commissioner Adam Silver announces the Suns will be hosting the 2027 NBA All-Star Game, as previously reported. – 6:06 PM
NBA commissioner Adam Silver announces the Suns will be hosting the 2027 NBA All-Star Game, as previously reported. – 6:06 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
NBA commissioner Adam Silver is here for the Suns’ announcement – 6:01 PM
NBA commissioner Adam Silver is here for the Suns’ announcement – 6:01 PM


Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
‘We’re going to be a monster’: Frank Vogel passionate postgame speech after Phoenix Suns stun defending #NBA champion Denver Nuggets (w/videos) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/UThGHaOWtD – 4:23 PM
‘We’re going to be a monster’: Frank Vogel passionate postgame speech after Phoenix Suns stun defending #NBA champion Denver Nuggets (w/videos) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/UThGHaOWtD – 4:23 PM


Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Demoff says that it is possible that KSE looks at a streaming option, a Comcast deal, a tv deal similar to the Suns’ deal.
One of the goals of this process…is taking a more fan-centric approach to this situation while marrying it to the business interests of Altitude. – 4:20 PM
Demoff says that it is possible that KSE looks at a streaming option, a Comcast deal, a tv deal similar to the Suns’ deal.
One of the goals of this process…is taking a more fan-centric approach to this situation while marrying it to the business interests of Altitude. – 4:20 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Last night, Khris Middleton spoke with reporters for the first time since his left ankle sprain in Phoenix on Feb. 6.
“Just waiting on this last little bit (of swelling) to go, so I can move freely without pain.”
The full media session, at @TheAthletic: theathletic.com/5323197/2024/0… – 4:11 PM
Last night, Khris Middleton spoke with reporters for the first time since his left ankle sprain in Phoenix on Feb. 6.
“Just waiting on this last little bit (of swelling) to go, so I can move freely without pain.”
The full media session, at @TheAthletic: theathletic.com/5323197/2024/0… – 4:11 PM

Phoenix Suns @Suns
Will the total points scored in tonight’s game be ODD (-112) or EVEN (-108)?
📲: bit.ly/49y8hCQ
@FDSportsbook | #ComingInHot – 4:00 PM
Will the total points scored in tonight’s game be ODD (-112) or EVEN (-108)?
📲: bit.ly/49y8hCQ
@FDSportsbook | #ComingInHot – 4:00 PM

Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Raptors since the SIakam trade are 25th in offensive rating and 27th in defensive rating. Scottie Barnes, Bruce Brown and Jakob Poeltl all out tonight. They’ve got a case for the weakest opponent left on the Suns’ schedule. – 3:34 PM
Raptors since the SIakam trade are 25th in offensive rating and 27th in defensive rating. Scottie Barnes, Bruce Brown and Jakob Poeltl all out tonight. They’ve got a case for the weakest opponent left on the Suns’ schedule. – 3:34 PM