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Boston Celtics' Ray Allen (20) and Paul Pierce (34) during the second half of Game 7 of the NBA basketball playoffs Eastern Conference finals against the Miami Heat, Saturday, June 9, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Few writers in any sport are as dialed in as Yahoo!'s Adrian Wojnarowski, who does a great job covering the National Basketball Association.

So when Wojnarowski talks, people listen -- and more often than not, there's validity in what he says.

Wojnarowski had some news concerning the Phoenix Suns Thursday, and this definitely falls into the category of 'interesting'.

The NBA scribe wrote that the Suns have "surfaced as serious contenders to sign Boston Celtics free agent Ray Allen."

The first question that pops up is 'why?'

Allen is 37 years of age and definitely on the downside of his career. In 46 games with Boston last season, Allen averaged 14.2 points per game -- his lowest season average since his rookie season of 1996-97.

However, the 10-time All-Star did shoot a career-high .453 from three-point range, a mark that was tied for fourth-best in the league.

Allen is a pro's pro, and could be described as a "Suns killer" from his days as a Seattle Supersonic, but the Suns' reported interest in signing him at this juncture of his career is puzzling, especially considering the seemingly apparent need for the Phoenix roster to get younger.

The league's free agency period begins Saturday night at 9:00 PST.
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    Patrick Peterson's Talent wrote...
    NO
    June 28, 2012 2:21 pm
    Hoping they are just putting a ton of rumors out right before the draft like some teams do. This makes zero sense if we're trying to rebuild.
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    Hani H. wrote...
    NOOOOO!!!!
    June 28, 2012 2:52 pm
    we do not need another player in this team who is suppose to be retired!!! He has nothing left in the tank, I would rather keep Michael Redd who is atleast 5 years younger.
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    azgbayfan wrote...
    Not Terrible
    June 29, 2012 6:33 am
    Allen is a guy you could sign to a 1 or 2 year deal. There really aren't any free agents that the Suns could get who are worthy of a long term deal. They need to stop gap until their bad contracts expire. While Allen's best days are behind him he is a bit of draw and could bridge the gap for a year or two.
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    sundevil7901 wrote...
    Seems like
    June 29, 2012 8:12 am
    right up Sarver's alley. A "name" player they might be able to get at a resonable price to help sell tickets. That said, I'm not as down on Allen as some, and the options at free agency are pretty thin this year. I wouldn't take him ahead of Mayo, though.
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    rockinaz wrote...
    Sarver
    June 29, 2012 10:11 am
    is not trying to rebuild..we are bad because he made bad decisions..he might do this because IT WILL SELL TICKETS and that is all he cares about..and doing it cheap..
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    Guyinaz wrote...
    Somebody has to play
    June 29, 2012 10:16 am
    The roster needs to fill up, there are no impact players in free agency this year that would consider signing in Phoenix. I say you do a few 1 year contracts and limp along under a rebuild.
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    rockinaz wrote...
    Ok
    June 29, 2012 4:56 pm
    I'll try and stay positive ..this is the real beginning for this front office..I guess I can't expect Sarver to spend himself into the poor house..bla bla bla
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    nonsoon wrote...
    Ray Allen?
    June 30, 2012 5:29 pm
    Oh God, make it stop!
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