Overview

• A judge ruled the Phoenix Suns violated bankruptcy law in attempting to exit their contract with regional sports network Diamond Sports.
• The Suns had signed deals to air games on local TV stations and their own streaming service but the judge said they must honor their Diamond contract.
• Diamond Sports filed for bankruptcy in March and argued the Suns' new deals violated the bankruptcy code.
• The judgment forces the Suns to continue airing games on Diamond Sports, which has struggled financially.
• The ruling is a setback for the Suns, who sought to expand their broadcasting reach through the new partnerships.