By Steven Hsieh | Phoenix New Times
The Phoenix City Council’s upcoming vote on whether to shell out $150 million to renovate Talking Stick Resort Arena is a big deal, even if you don’t give a hoot about sports.
The Suns have been eyeing upgrades to the arena for years now, but their request came much closer to reality on Thursday when the city announced a deal to keep the National Basketball Association team in the Valley. Depending on who you talk to, the deal is either a giveaway to Robert Sarver, the wealthy and unpopular Suns owner, or a necessary investment in Phoenix’s oldest and most iconic pro sports franchise.
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