The NBA will return to Vancouver this fall with an exhibition game between the Phoenix Suns and Seattle Sonics.

Two-time MVP Steve Nash of Victoria said he's thrilled about the Oct. 26 game at GM Place.

"It's going to be a lot of fun for me," the Suns point guard said after his charity classic basketball game Saturday night. "It's nice to come here and have the charity event but it would be really special to come up here with my whole team and play a home game in Vancouver.

"I'm excited."

The Grizzlies played in Vancouver from 1995 until the team left for Memphis to start the 2001 season.