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Andrew Gilstrap

Phoenix Suns rookie T.J. Warren shines in first Summer League outing

The Phoenix Suns dropped a heartbreaker 74-72 to the Golden State Warriors in their first Las Vegas Summer League game of 2014, but Mike Longabardi and staff had to be impressed by the initial showing of the team’s top draft pick last month, T.J. Warren. The small forward out of North Carolina State shot a […]
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ESPN Insider gives Suns B+ for Isaiah Thomas trade

Prior to the 2013-14 season, many wondered how the Phoenix Suns would manage a backcourt that included two start-worthy point guards — Goran Dragic and Eric Bledsoe. Nearly 50 wins later, the supposed conundrum had seemingly been solved. But now, one offseason later, coach Jeff Hornacek is once again facing crowded backcourt questions. On Friday, […]
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Dave Dulberg

Kings color commentator Fat Lever: Phoenix ‘is a perfect fit’ for Isaiah Thomas

Despite already possessing plenty of talent and depth in their backcourt, the Phoenix Suns signed restricted free agent Isaiah Thomas to a four-year, $27 million deal Friday, as part of a sign-and-trade deal with the Sacramento Kings. In exchange, Sacramento will receive the rights to 2013 second-round draftee Alex Oriakhi and an approximate $7 million […]
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New Phoenix Suns point guard Isaiah Thomas: By The Numbers

The Phoenix Suns made a notable splash in free agency Friday, agreeing to a four-year offer sheet with point guard Isaiah Thomas worth $27 million. The deal was finalized Saturday morning, as 2013 second-round draftee Alex Oriakhi was sent from Phoenix to the Sacramento Kings as part of a sign-and-trade agreement. Thomas, currently a restricted […]
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Phoenix Suns acquire RFA Isaiah Thomas in sign-and-trade deal with Sacramento Kings

Restricted free agent Isaiah Thomas officially became a member of the Phoenix Suns on Saturday morning. Phoenix originally brought in the point guard for a visit on Thursday. The following day, several reports emerged of the Washington product signing an offer sheet with the Suns. Sacramento restricted free agent Isaiah Thomas has reached agreement on […]
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Craig Grialou

‘Competitive’ Mike Longabardi takes the reins of Phoenix Suns’ Summer League team

PHOENIX — As much as the NBA Summer League has become a stage to develop and evaluate young talent, it has also become a proving ground for aspiring and first-year head coaches. It’s where Tom Thibodeau cut his teeth before eventually landing the Chicago Bulls job. It’s where Jeff Hornacek and Jason Kidd received on-the-job […]
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Adam Green

Report: ‘Stars now align’ for Luol Deng to land with Phoenix Suns

The biggest free agent domino has fallen. With LeBron James finally choosing the Cleveland Cavaliers, the rest of the NBA — teams and players — can get on with their own respective decisions, including the Phoenix Suns. League sources also say stars now align in post-decision world for Luol Deng to land in Phoenix. Several […]
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Report: FA guard Anthony Morrow considering Phoenix Suns

The NBA free agent rumor mill continues to spin, and the Phoenix Suns continue to be central to many of the rumors. Thursday, several insiders reported that restricted free agent guard Isaiah Thomas was meeting with the Suns. Friday, David Aldridge of TNT says Phoenix could be in the future for another free agent sharpshooter. […]
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Craig Grialou

Suns center Miles Plumlee hopes to make ‘glimpses last longer’ in Summer League

PHOENIX — This time one year ago, Miles Plumlee gained the attention of a first-year general manager, who was just two months into his new job. Plumlee, then a member of the Indiana Pacers, had just completed a four-game stint in the Orlando Summer League where he averaged 10.0 points, 9.5 rebounds and 3.0 blocks […]
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Phoenix Suns keep P.J. Tucker on three-year deal

The Phoenix Suns are keeping one of their key free agents. PJ Tucker has resigned with the Phoenix Suns for 3 years and $16.5 million. Congrats PJ!!!! — John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) July 10, 2014 Tucker, 29, started 81 games for the Suns in 2013-14 and averaged a career-high 9.4 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.4 steals […]
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Vince Marotta

Report: Phoenix Suns visiting with Isaiah Thomas Thursday

With the NBA’s free agent moratorium over, teams around the league are looking to improve their rosters. That includes the Phoenix Suns, who went all in on the LeBron James sweepstakes, only to be rebuffed (at least we think) by the King and his entourage. NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports says the Suns […]
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Phoenix Suns’ Bogdan Bogdanovic puts it in writing that he will stay in Europe for at least one more season

Bogdan Bogdanovic’s arrival in Phoenix is going to have to wait at least one more season. Suns and Bogdan Bogdanovic have agreed in writing that he will not join this season, therefore his cap hold for the 2015 season is expunged. — Mark Deeks (@MarkDeeksNBA) July 10, 2014 The Suns selected Bogdanovic 27th overall, but […]
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Alex Oriakhi gets 2nd chance with Phoenix Suns at Summer League

Alex Oriakhi is getting another chance with the Phoenix Suns, as he will represent the team in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas for the second second straight year. Ryan McDonough and the Suns selected the Missouri product with the 57th overall pick in the second round of the 2013 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-9 […]
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Report: LeBron James narrows final choices down to Cavaliers and Heat, Suns on the outside

And then there were two. According to Yahoo! Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski, four-time MVP LeBron James has narrowed his list of possible destinations down to two teams. Unfortunately for the Phoenix Suns, James didn’t include them among his finalists. Wojnarowski, speaking during an appearance on FOX Sports Live, reported that the two-time champion will decide between […]
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The Pulse: Fans think the Suns should replace Channing Frye via trade or free agent signing

Every day, ArizonaSports.com asks readers a question. It’s the Sanderson Ford Poll Question of the Day, and it can be found midway down the right side of our home page. On Tuesday, we asked how should the Phoenix Suns go about replacing starting power forward Channing Frye, who left the team Monday after signing a […]
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ESPN insider: Suns have assets to offer but maintain slim chance of landing LeBron James

The Phoenix Suns are making a run at LeBron James, but according to ESPN insider and NBA analyst Amin Elhassan, they have never had a genuine chance to acquire him. “If you’re the Suns, the plan from the beginning should have been flexibility and get better at the same time,” Elhassan told Bickley and Marotta […]
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Losing Channing Frye is a big blow to the Phoenix Suns

Eleven points on 43 percent shooting, 37 percent from three, five rebounds, one assist plus less than a block and steal per game doesn’t sound all that significant. Those were the raw box score numbers Channing Frye averaged last season for the Phoenix Suns, production that wouldn’t seem difficult to replace. Unfortunately for the Suns, […]
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Phoenix Suns’ Alex Len ready for first summer league action

Beginning on Saturday, Phoenix Suns center Alex Len gets a new experience. After missing out on the Las Vegas Summer League last season as rookie, the second-year pro gets to hone his game in live action. Between injury issues and a crowded front court, Len only played 362 minutes last season. The most he was […]
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Adam Green

Suns beat writer Coro: ‘Limited’ number of teams who can pursue Eric Bledsoe

He’s one of the biggest names on the free agent market, yet his has not been talked about much over the last week. But that doesn’t mean Eric Bledsoe, the Phoenix Suns’ restricted free agent, has not drawn interest from other teams. According to AZCentral Sports Suns beat writer Paul Coro, the issue is there […]
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Channing Frye as a Phoenix Sun: By the Numbers

Channing Frye spent five seasons with the Phoenix Suns before he agreed to a four-year deal worth a reported $32 million with the Orlando Magic on Monday afternoon. Frye prepped locally at Saint Mary’s High School before attending the University of Arizona. He was drafted with the eighth overall pick in the 2005 NBA Draft […]
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Channing Frye leaves Phoenix Suns for Orlando Magic

Channing Frye’s time in Phoenix has come to an end. Frye, 31, agreed to a four-year deal with the Orlando Magic for $32 million, according to Yahoo! Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski. Frye missed the entire 2012-13 season with an enlarged heart, but returned to form in 2013-14, starting all 82 games and averaging 11.1 points, 5.1 […]
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Adam Green

LeBron James will help the Phoenix Suns even if he doesn’t sign with them

It would be so great to see the Phoenix Suns land LeBron James. They’d be getting one of the best players to ever play the game and instantly become title contenders, and possibly the favorite depending on who else would come on board with him. It would be the greatest coup in the franchise’s history, […]
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Phoenix Suns announce Summer League roster

The Phoenix Suns are sending quite a few big names to the Las Vegas Summer League. The team released its roster, and it includes four first-round picks from the last two NBA Drafts in Alex Len, Archie Goodwin, T.J. Warren and Tyler Ennis, as well as Miles Plumlee. The Summer Suns will also have guards […]
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Where in the World is Eric Bledsoe?

The Phoenix Suns have one of the best free agents on the market. Eric Bledsoe, whom the team acquired prior to last season, is coming off a season in in which he averaged 17.7 points, 5.5 assists and 4.7 rebounds per game. Just 24 years old, the restricted free agent is bound to receive numerous […]
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The Pulse: Fans believe Phoenix Suns will get a sit-down meeting with LeBron James

Every day, ArizonaSports.com asks readers a question. It’s the Sanderson Ford Poll Question of the Day, and it can be found midway down the right side of our home page. Our most recent poll had to do with whether our readers believed the Phoenix Suns would be one of the teams to get a sit-down […]
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Report: Suns in early stages of contract talks with Eric Bledsoe’s agent

The Phoenix Suns are reportedly meeting with agent Rich Paul, and this time it has nothing to do with LeBron James. According to Marc J. Spears of Yahoo! Sports, the Suns are in the early stages of contract talks with Paul regarding his other highly sought-after client, Eric Bledsoe. Bledsoe, a restricted free agent, recorded […]
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Report: Teams trying to acquire Suns forward P.J. Tucker via sign-and-trade

While the first of Eric Bledsoe’s potential suitors has been revealed, the same can’t be said for fellow restricted free agent P.J. Tucker. According to Yahoo! Sports’ Mark J. Spears, unnamed teams currently seeking Tucker’s services are hesitant about making any type of offer, because the widespread belief is that the Phoenix Suns will be […]
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Andrew Gilstrap

Report: Milwaukee Bucks to make offer to Phoenix Suns’ Eric Bledsoe

Armed with the No. 2 selection in the 2014 NBA Draft, Jabari Parker, and a new head coach, Jason Kidd, the Milwaukee Bucks are looking to bolster their roster, particularly in the backcourt. ESPN reporter Marc Stein tweeted Saturday that Milwaukee will be pitching an offer sheet to Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe, who is […]
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Report: Phoenix Suns owner Sarver meets with LeBron James’ agent in Cleveland

If the Phoenix Suns do not land any big name free agents this summer, it won’t be for a lack of trying. ESPN NBA reporter Chris Broussard tweeted Thursday that owner Robert Sarver met with LeBron James’ agent Rich Paul Wednesday in Cleveland, which is another destination the four-time MVP is considering. Paul is also […]
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Phoenix Suns meet with free agent center Spencer Hawes

Free agent center Spencer Hawes is in town to meet with the Phoenix Suns on Thursday, according to Arizona Sports’ Craig Grialou. Source: #Suns planning to meet with free agent center Spencer Hawes; in town for a visit today — Craig Grialou (@CraigAZSports) July 3, 2014 Hawes finished out the 2013-14 season with the Cleveland […]
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