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Not a reach, but Alex Len is a very underwhelming draft pick for the Phoenix Suns

Good job, Phoenix Suns. Good effort. Right. Everything seemed to be falling into place for the team. Anthony Bennett went first, followed by Victor Oladipo, Otto Porter and, miraculously, Cody Zeller. Suddenly stud Kentucky defender Nerlens Noel and arguably the most talented player in the draft, Ben McLemore, were there for the taking. So, naturally, […]
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Maryland’s Alex Len anxious to get to work with Phoenix Suns

PHOENIX — Potential. That seems to be the one word that gets associated with Maryland center Alex Len over and over again. That potential is now property of the Phoenix Suns. Len, who was the highest-rated player on the team’s draft board, fell to number five where the Suns chose him over Kentucky’s Nerlens Noel […]
11 years ago
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Suns select Kentucky guard Archie Goodwin with No. 29 overall pick

After using their lottery pick on center Alex Len, the Phoenix Suns turned their attention to the backcourt and selected Kentucky guard Archie Goodwin with the No. 29 overall pick Thursday night. The Suns acquired the No. 29 pick, Goodwin, along with guard Malcolm Lee in a trade with the Golden State Warriors. During his […]
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Hornacek, Suns thrilled to get Alex Len at number five

PHOENIX – The 2013 NBA Draft was dripping with uncertainty in the days and weeks leading up to the event. That didn’t change when the Cleveland Cavaliers selected UNLV power forward Anthony Bennett with the first overall selection. The Phoenix Suns found themselves in a very enviable position when it was time to make their […]
11 years ago
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Suns pick Alex Len, girlfriend Essence Townsend record video from draft room

About an hour before Alex Len was selected No. 5 by the Phoenix Suns, he and his girlfriend, Essence Townsend, recorded a video using Instagram. Len didn’t look nervous and Townsend was full of smiles. The 7-foot-1 Ukrainian is said to be full of potential. Len averaged 11.9 points and 7.8 rebounds per game during […]
11 years ago
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Reaction to Phoenix Suns’ selection of Alex Len

The Phoenix Suns selected Maryland center Alex Len with the No. 5 overall pick in Thursday’s 2013 NBA Draft, and notable analysts and players took to Twitter to chime in on the selection. Alex Len is a highly skilled finesse player: typical Sun. Will be pretty good right away, and will always be no more […]
11 years ago
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Phoenix Suns select C Alex Len with the fifth pick in the NBA Draft

The Phoenix Suns selected Maryland center Alex Len with the fifth overall pick in the NBA Draft on Thursday. Len averaged 11.9 points and 7.8 rebounds per game during his sophomore season in school. He was a member of the All-ACC Defensive Team as he led the conference with 2.1 blocked shots per game. “We’re […]
11 years ago
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Rumor: Phoenix Suns looking to trade up to top pick, draft Nerlens Noel

Until the NBA Draft is over, rumors will continue to swirl. The latest comes from ESPN NBA insider Chad Ford, and it’s a doozy for the Phoenix Suns. Hearing Suns are offering Cavs 5 & 30 for 1. Not yet known how Cavs view the offer. Suns after Noel. — Chad Ford (@chadfordinsider) June 27, […]
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Arizona Sports NBA Mock Draft Tracker

Coming off a disappointing 25-57 campaign, the Phoenix Suns are facing a very important offseason. New general manager Ryan McDonough is armed with two first round draft picks which, if handled correctly, can go a long way toward helping the Suns get back to prominence. So here at ArizonaSports.com, we’ve compiled mock drafts from the […]
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Vince Marotta

Uncertainty reins on draft day for Suns, others

One can certainly make the argument that there has never been this much uncertainty surrounding the NBA Draft. Not only is the consensus that this draft doesn’t have too many game-changing players in it, but nobody seems to have any inkling what order those players will be picked. In ArizonaSports.com’s Mock Draft Tracker, 20 of […]
11 years ago
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Suns ink training staff to new contracts

The Phoenix Suns announced they have promoted athletic trainer Aaron Nelson to Vice President of Athlete Care and Head Athletic Trainer, and signed him to a multi-year deal on Wednesday. The Suns also inked a multi-year contract with Head Strength and Conditioning Coach/Assistant Athletic Trainer Mike Elliott. “We are delighted to enter into multi-year agreements […]
11 years ago
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Every Phoenix Suns first round draft pick

The Phoenix Suns have two picks in the first round of the 2013 NBA Draft. Upon being selected, the players will join a long list of players who have been drafted by the organization in the first round. Now, some of the players selected were never meant to play for the team, as they were […]
11 years ago
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Kerr would pick Oladipo over McLemore

When the Phoenix Suns are on the clock with the fifth selection on Thursday night there is one scenario that could play out in their favor. That scenario would be if Indiana guard Victor Oladipo and Kansas guard Ben McLemore are both still available. Oladipo is considered by many draft pundits to be the most […]
11 years ago
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It’s official: Phoenix Suns release new logos

They leaked out a week ago, but the Phoenix Suns made things official Wednesday when they released their new logos for the 2013-14 season. Two of the logos, the familiar ‘PHX’ bird logo and the revamped wordmark were technically revealed last season when the team redesigned their playing floor at US Airways Center. But the […]
11 years ago
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Alvin Gentry to join Clippers as assistant coach

Former Phoenix Suns head coach Alvin Gentry is heading to Los Angeles to be part of Doc Rivers’ coaching staff with the Clippers. He will hold the title of ‘associate head coach,’ and according to Arizona Sports 620’s John Gambadoro chose the Clippers over the Lakers, where he would have been reunited with former Suns […]
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The 2013 NBA Draft: What could have been

Once upon a time in a land far, far away, high school basketball prospects went to college to get an education. Gas cost six cents per gallon, dragons terrorized the skies, and yes even the best teenage ballplayers in America committed to four years of campus life. Then, in 1970, a usurper named Spencer Haywood, […]
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Vince Marotta

ESPN Insider: Oladipo and McLemore should both be gone when Suns pick

Best case scenario for the Phoenix Suns Thursday: both Indiana’s Victor Oladipo and Ben McLemore of Kansas are available when they’re on the clock with the fifth overall pick of the 2013 NBA Draft. The chances of that happening, however, are small according to one NBA insider. “I see both of those guys, in all […]
11 years ago
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John Gambadoro

If it comes to it, Suns should pick Ben McLemore over Victor Oladipo

When you are picking as high as the Phoenix Suns are in the NBA Draft, the chances of landing a good player are, well, pretty good. But this draft shouldn’t be about landing a good player for Phoenix — it needs to be about landing a great player. And the player with the best upside […]
11 years ago
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Report: Phoenix Suns have ‘strong’ interest in Baylor’s Pierre Jackson

The Phoenix Suns drafted Kendall Marshall 13th overall and signed Goran Dragic to a free agent contract last summer, but that does not mean they are not interesting in adding another point guard via Thursday’s draft. And with picks 5, 30 and 57 at their disposal, they should have an opportunity to do just that. […]
11 years ago
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Suns Draft Candidate: Nerlens Noel

Leading up to the 2013 NBA Draft, which takes place Thursday, June 27 in New York, ArizonaSports.com will run features the likely candidates for the Phoenix Suns to consider with their 5th overall selection. Follow @AZSports
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Suns Draft Candidate: Otto Porter Jr.

Leading up to the 2013 NBA Draft, which takes place Thursday, June 27 in New York, ArizonaSports.com will run features the likely candidates for the Phoenix Suns to consider with their 5th overall selection. Follow @AZSports
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Suns Draft Candidate: Victor Oladipo

Leading up to the 2013 NBA Draft, which takes place Thursday, June 27 in New York, ArizonaSports.com will run features the likely candidates for the Phoenix Suns to consider with their 5th overall selection. Follow @AZSports
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Suns Draft Candidate: Alex Len

Leading up to the 2013 NBA Draft, which takes place Thursday, June 27 in New York, ArizonaSports.com will run features the likely candidates for the Phoenix Suns to consider with their 5th overall selection. Follow @AZSports
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Suns Draft Candidate: Ben McLemore

Leading up to the 2013 NBA Draft, which takes place Thursday, June 27 in New York, ArizonaSports.com will run features the likely candidates for the Phoenix Suns to consider with their 5th overall selection. Follow @AZSports
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Suns Draft Candidate: Michael Carter-Williams

Leading up to the 2013 NBA Draft, which takes place Thursday, June 27 in New York, ArizonaSports.com will run features the likely candidates for the Phoenix Suns to consider with their 5th overall selection. Follow @AZSports
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Suns Draft Candidate: Anthony Bennett

Leading up to the 2013 NBA Draft, which takes place Thursday, June 27 in New York, ArizonaSports.com will run features the likely candidates for the Phoenix Suns to consider with their 5th overall selection. Follow @AZSports
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Suns Draft Candidate: Trey Burke

Leading up to the 2013 NBA Draft, which takes place Thursday, June 27 in New York, ArizonaSports.com will run features the likely candidates for the Phoenix Suns to consider with their 5th overall selection. Follow @AZSports
11 years ago
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Craig Grialou

Suns GM Ryan McDonough: 5th pick affects our later picks

New Suns GM Ryan McDonough has offered very few hints in the past six weeks leading up to Thursday’s NBA Draft. “My general draft philosophy is to draft the best available player regardless of position,” he said the night of the draft lottery when it was learned the Suns would select fifth overall. McDonough hasn’t […]
11 years ago
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Adam Green

No killer instinct, no problem: Phoenix Suns should draft Ben McLemore if given the chance

The NBA Draft is always a bit of a crapshoot. Talent got Michael Beasley drafted second overall in 2008. A lack of desire has led to him being just one more rough season away from possibly being out of the league a half-dozen years later, whereas players selected after him are well into outstanding careers. […]
11 years ago
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Rumor: Suns most likely to trade lottery pick, could Derrick Williams be involved?

The rumors are swirling as the NBA Draft approaches, and given that this class is not as well-regarded as others, it makes sense that teams might be looking to make some moves. One such team could be the Phoenix Suns, who currently hold picks five and 30 in the first round. According to Fox Sports […]
11 years ago