What happened: The franchises will co-develop the project with Valley of the Sun YMCA in downtown Phoenix. The plan is described as a state-of-the-art build.

Why it matters: Pairing the NBA and WNBA clubs gives the franchises a shared civic investment in their home market. It follows other joint community builds through the Suns and Mercury foundation.

What to watch: Details to track include design plans, groundbreaking timing and opening timeline.