Of all the free agents the Suns may have interest in this summer, only one would seem to be the perfect combination of youth, talent and availability. His name? Eric Gordon. The 23-year-old shooting guard is coming off an injury- plagued season in New Orleans, where he averaged 20.6 points, 3.4 assists and 2.8 rebounds […]
The Phoenix Suns have never won the NBA Draft Lottery. “If we get that (number-one overall pick) I might have to act a little bit silly then,” said Mark West, the former Suns center. West, now the team’s Vice President of Player Programs, will represent the Suns when the NBA holds its draft lottery Wednesday. […]
Two years ago the Phoenix Suns swept the San Antonio Spurs right out of the playoffs, giving the impression that not only had Planet Orange finally beaten their nemesis, but likely officially ended their reign atop the Western Conference, too. So much for that idea. All that’s happened since is the Spurs have been the […]
Steve Nash will have a variety of potential suitors this offseason, as the free agent will draw considerable interest from around the NBA. Of the teams thought to be interested, the Knicks, Mavericks, Trail Blazers, Raptors and Heat seem to the ones most often linked with the two-time MVP, though it seems at least one […]
The Phoenix Suns are a basketball organization that faces a lot of tough decisions and questions over the course of what is being viewed as a pivotal off-season. Absent from the playoffs for two straight years and three out of the last four, the Suns’ front office has worked hard to gain some flexibility in […]
The NBA released the voting for their 2011-12 All-NBA first, second and third teams Thursday. And no, there were no members of the Phoenix Suns who landed on any of the top three squads of vote getters, but point guard Steve Nash and center Marcin Gortat were among those receiving votes. Nash finished 8th in […]
The NBA’s All-Rookie teams were announced Tuesday, and while Markieff Morris of the Phoenix Suns didn’t get first or second team recognition, he did receive one first team vote. Morris, the 13th overall pick in last summer’s NBA Draft out of Kansas, averaged 7.4 points and 4.4 rebounds in 63 games (7 starts). Morris was […]
Few players have captured the imaginations of basketball fans quite like Jeremy Lin did during the 2011-12 season. The Knicks guard became the very definition of making the most of an opportunity when he broke into the New York starting lineup in February. In 25 starts, the Harvard grad averaged 18.2 points and 7.7 assists […]
Phoenix teams and their fans are no strangers to poor officiating. Many a time has a game, series or season turned on some questionable calls, which consistently seem to go against Arizona’s teams. Are we complaining too much when, in reality, our teams are just not better? Perhaps. But that doesn’t change the frustration of […]
Everyone knows Steve Nash is a good guy, and now he has an award to prove it. The two-time MVP was named the winner of the Magic Johnson Award, which is given annually to recognize the player who best combines excellence on the court with cooperation with the media and fans. The voting is done […]
While two-time MVP point guard Steve Nash hasn’t ruled out re-signing with the Phoenix Suns, he’s sure to garner quite a few free agent offers this summer. One team that has been oft mentioned as a suitor for Nash has been the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors boast a young squad and have money to spend, […]
The free agency of Steve Nash has been — and will be — talked about quite extensively for the next two months. The Phoenix Suns have said all along they would like the former MVP to stay in purple and orange. Nash himself wants to keep his options open. Alex Kennedy, an NBA reporter for […]
Amare Stoudemire has learned that life without Steve Nash is not nearly as fun as live with the point guard. Stoudemire left the Suns for the New York Knicks a couple years ago, and while had a pretty good initial season with the team, his 2011-12 campaign was nothing short of a disaster. Whether it […]
The speculation on Steve Nash’s future remains a hot button issue not only in Phoenix but also around the NBA. NBA.com’s Sam Smith weighed in with his thoughts surrounding Nash’s future. All indications in Phoenix are the Suns will make Steve Nash a limited offer and he’ll move on. It makes sense as the Suns […]
Count former Suns general manager Steve Kerr as one who thinks Steve Nash has not thrown his last pass as a member of the Phoenix Suns. “I’m going to go 50.5 percent that he stays in Phoenix and 49.5 that he leaves,” Kerr told Arizona Sports 620’s Burns and Gambo. Well if that doesn’t give […]
If there’s one thing the Phoenix Suns have proven over the last couple years, it’s that you can never have too many wing players. With that in mind, the team is apparently interested in adding another, as a report out of Cleveland says the Suns are “in the lead for Alonzo Gee’s services.” At least, […]
It’s always a bit of a kick to the gut when your NBA team doesn’t qualify for the postseason. After all, the NBA Playoffs aren’t exactly the most exclusive party — more than half the league gets an invite. Pressing your nose against the glass to snoop on what’s happening inside that party for two […]
The Phoenix Suns have not exactly made a habit of making sure their top free agents stick around. Whether it was Joe Johnson bolting in 2005, Tim Thomas in 2006, Amare Stoudemire in 2010 or likely Steve Nash in 2012, the team has seen countless contributors skip town in search of more money or a […]
The Phoenix Suns will have around $28 million in cap space this summer, provided none of their own free agents return. A guest on Arizona Sports 620’s Burns and Gambo, Suns owner Robert Sarver said the team will have money to spend, and there are some players who they’re interested in spending it on. “A […]
The Suns face several roster decisions this offseason. One apparently has already been made. The Suns want Robin Lopez to return. “The message I would send out is it’s quite likely, if not certain, that we’re going to match (any offer),” said team president of basketball operations Lon Babby. “He’s an important asset to us.” […]
The Phoenix Suns have set themselves up so that they have enough salary cap space to be big time players in the free agent market this summer. However, as President of Basketball Operations Lon Babby has said, the team will not spend money just for the sake of spending money. Which begs the question, for […]
For the first time in a long time, the Phoenix Suns will have substantial room under the NBA’s salary cap heading into an offseason. With six players under contract and Robin Lopez a restricted free agent, the Suns’ front office has some hefty decisions to make about the makeup of their 2012-13 roster in the […]
The Phoenix Suns announced Wednesday that forward Channing Frye underwent successful shoulder surgery. Frye, who averaged 10.5 points and 5.9 rebounds for the Suns this season, injured his right shoulder in an April 21 loss to the Denver Nuggets. He missed the team’s final two games. The surgery was performed by Dr. Lewis Yocum in […]
“The way he’s having this team compete, fighting for a playoff position is pretty incredible considering some of the injuries they’ve had. If I was to vote, to me, he’s the coach of the year.” – Oklahoma City head coach Scott Brooks on Suns’ coach Alvin Gentry – April 18, 2012 Unfortunately for Alvin Gentry, […]
If former Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire was looking to get his frustration out after going down 2-0 in the series with the Miami Heat, he might have thought about choosing a softer target. Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire punched the glass area that enclosed a fire extinguisher, a source tells @YahooSports. Yes, you read that […]
The NBA Playoffs are rolling along, with 16 teams competing for a chance to win the NBA Title. The Phoenix Suns are not one of those 16 teams, and President of Basketball Operations Lon Babby told Arizona Sports 620’s Doug and Wolf it is tough to watch other teams keep playing while his has already […]
Steve Nash’s iconic legacy was cemented Wednesday night in Phoenix when droves of fans chanted the name of their beloved superstar. Fans were clamoring for one last glimpse of Nash, in the event he had played his final game in a Suns uniform. The two-time MVP and eight-time All-Star will become a free agent this […]
PHOENIX — The crowd chanted. “We want Steve. We want Steve. We want Steve.” Wednesday night’s game between Phoenix and San Antonio was the end of the line for the 2011-12 Suns, and possibly the end of the road for Steve Nash in the Valley. So, the fans wanted one more look at their point […]
It may be too soon, but what kind of legacy is Steve Nash leaving behind? Put aside, for a moment, the trades and offseason moves that have clouded the last five seasons, and acknowledge what Nash has done for the city of Phoenix. “Everyone knows what he has done for the franchise. If you go […]
The Phoenix Suns could have been in a much different spot if this were an 82 game season. A strong second half push put the team back in playoff contention in recent weeks, once again surpassing the expectations of those in the sports world. Unfortunately, it was too little too late for a team that […]
