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Trading Nash is a bad idea for the Phoenix Suns

Not all marriages are meant to last. However, divorce is an ugly process and sometimes it is easier to suck it up for a little bit than to tolerate an ugly divorce. Steve Nash may be the face of the franchise, but he is aging and may not be what the Phoenix Suns need for […]
13 years ago
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Elston Turner committed to improving Suns defense

Defense and the Phoenix Suns are words not often said in the same sentence. The Suns are known for their fast paced offense and have relied on their ability to outscore teams rather than defend them and win low scoring games. While the Suns may be fun to watch, this style of play is not […]
13 years ago
Adam Green

Phoenix Suns 2011-12 schedule

2011-12 PHOENIX SUNS SCHEDULE (as of July 19, 2011) 2011-12 REGULAR SEASON NOVEMBER Wed. 2 OKLAHOMA CITY 7:00 Fri. 4 L.A. LAKERS 7:00 Sun. 6 PORTLAND 6:00 NBA TV Tue. 8 at Memphis 6:00 Wed. 9 at Minnesota 6:00 Fri. 11 at Indiana 5:00 Sat. 12 at Milwaukee 6:30 Tue. 15 at Detroit 5:30 Wed. […]
13 years ago
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Suns 2011-12 schedule announced

Click here to see the entire Suns 2011-12 schedule The Phoenix Suns 2011-12 schedule has been released. Now, if only the NBA’s owners and players could reach an agreement on a new CBA the games could actually be played. Anyway, If the legal side of things gets settled the Suns are set to open the […]
13 years ago
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Miami Heat interested in Grant Hill

The Miami Heat are looking to improve, possibly at the Suns’ expense. According to Devon Alexandre of Slam Online, the Heat are interested in one Phoenix veteran. The #Heat have also expressed interest in Tayshaun Prince, and Grant Hill. Fair to say they are looking for a veteran, winning presence.less than a minute ago via […]
13 years ago
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Dudley: ‘We might as well just forfeit the season’

NBA fans need to brace themselves. There has been plenty of speculation that the NBA lockout will last a long time and the latest reports seem to confirm that. “There’s no negotiating,” Phoenix Suns forward Jared Dudly told HOOPSWORLD. “Until the owners are willing to negotiate, we’re going to be locked out. The reason that […]
13 years ago
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Agent: Marcin Gortat not playing in Russia

Phoenix Suns center Marcin Gortat is not headed to Russia to play basketball during the NBA lockout. It was recently reported that Gortat had reached an agreement with a Russian team, but the center’s agent refutes said report. “I can assure you that the story claiming that he has reached an agreement with Spartak St. […]
13 years ago
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Marcin Gortat reportedly signs with Russian team

The NBA lockout is on and players are turning to overseas teams who are ready to tempt some of the top talent in the world with lucrative contracts - and an actual season.
13 years ago
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Steve Nash interested in playing overseas during lockout

The NBA lockout is in full effect and some players are looking to other continents as potential stages for their world-class talent. One of those players is Suns point guard Steve Nash.
13 years ago
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Marcin Gortat considering playing in Russia during NBA lockout

Add Phoenix Sun center Marcin Gortat to the list of players considering a move overseas if the NBA lockout continues. According to Polish media reports, Gortat said he is likely to play in Russia. Outdated is my opportunity to play in the Polish league, which is constantly evolving, but in terms of Russia’s far inferior […]
13 years ago
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Steve Nash would be hurt most by lockout

While nobody wants it to happen, most people expect the NBA’s lockout to drag on for a while. And, while many will be affected off the court, certain players will probably find it tougher to deal with the time off. According to ESPN, Steve Nash is one such player. One has to wonder whether Nash, […]
13 years ago
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Mickael Pietrus elects to have knee surgery

Mickael Pietrus has elected to have knee surgery this summer. According to his agent the swingman will get his knee cleaned out . The surgery is nothing major and should not keep Pietrus, who picked up his $5.3 million option for next season, out for very long. Pietrus will not play for the French national […]
13 years ago
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Josh Childress dismisses idea of returning to Europe

Although several NBA players have discussed playing in Europe, Josh Childress is still opposed. “No, I wouldn’t,” Childress told ESPN’s Ric Bucher. “And I don’t know why guys would. I understand that guys really want to play. But you sometimes have to look at what you have and treat this as a business. The only […]
13 years ago
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Aaron Brooks expects to stay in Phoenix

Although players are unable to talk contracts with their teams during the lockout, they can discuss them with the media and amongst themselves. According to HoopsWorld, point guard Aaron Brooks thinks he will stay in Phoenix and continue to play for the Suns. “All signs point to me going back to Phoenix,” Brooks said. “I […]
13 years ago
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Suns could be hurt by NBA lockout

PHOENIX – Many are expecting the NBA lockout to drag on for some time, but what most don’t know is what teams will be hurt the most by a possible shortened season. An ESPN report believes the Phoenix Suns would be one of the teams adversely affected the most. For years under Steve Nash, the […]
13 years ago
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Turner a good hire for Suns, though he won’t make a difference

“Basketball is a flowing game,” Tim Kempton said. “I understand you have your principles. Last time I checked, stay in between your man and the ball, if you want to deny him, and stay in between your man and the basket.” Kempton said those words on Sports 620 KTAR’s Doug and Wolf show while talking […]
13 years ago
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Phoenix Suns hire Elston Turner as defensive coordinator

The Phoenix Suns have signed Elston Turner to a two-year contract to fill their newly created defensive coordinator position according to Sports 620 KTAR’s John Gambadoro. There is no doubt the Suns need defensive help as they allowed 105.9 points per game last season and allowed opponents to shoot 47.2 percent. Turner, who has spent […]
13 years ago
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Markieff Morris: 13th pick, rookie of the year candidate?

When the Phoenix Suns selected Markieff Morris with the 13th pick in the draft it was thought they were getting a tough, hard-nosed player who would understand and fulfill his role on the court. Did they also get a rookie of the year contender? Kevin Pelton of ESPN.com says they may have. Morris faces more […]
13 years ago
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Jim Boylan turns down Phoenix Suns job

The Phoenix Suns were looking to hire Jim Boylan to help bolster their defense, but they’ll need to move on to their next choice. Boylan who has been an assistant coach for the Bucks for the past three seasons has turned down an offer to become the Suns defensive coordinator and will return to Milwaukee […]
13 years ago
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Phoenix Suns now affiliated with Bakersfield Jam of NBA D-League

The Phoenix Suns have announced they will now be affiliated with the Bakersfield Jam of the NBA Development League. The Suns will share the Jam with the Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors. Last season, the Suns were affiliated with the Iowa Energy, a team that is currently connected to the Bulls Hornets, and Wizards. […]
13 years ago
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Mickael Pietrus disses Suns in favor of Kobe and the Los Angeles Lakers

Mickael Pietrus may have exercised a $5.3 million option for next season but that doesn’t mean he wants to stay in Phoenix or that he even likes the Suns at this point. Thanks to a quote in the French newspaper L’Equipe, we now know that the small forward has his eyes on joining forces with […]
13 years ago
Adam Green

Vince Carter could find spot overseas

Assuming the Phoenix Suns buyout the final year of Vince Carter’s contract, the former All-Star will become a free agent in search of a new team. That team, though, could be a bit further away than anyone originally thought. The last rumors from Turkey after McGrady: Besiktas interested in Vince Carterless than a minute ago […]
13 years ago
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Armen Gilliam passes away

Armen Gilliam, 47, the former No. 2 overall pick of the Phoenix Suns in 1987 died of a heart attack Wednesday. Gilliam collapsed while playing basketball and was rushed to a nearby hospital. “The Hammer,” played in the 1987 Final Four with UNLV prior to being drafted by the Suns. Gilliam played two seasons in […]
13 years ago
Carter Nacke

Celtics interested in Grant Hill?

The Boston Celtics are rumored to be interested in bringing pending free agent Grant Hill to Beantown as a bench player.
13 years ago
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Robert Sarver is no friend of David Stern’s

Phoenix Suns fans who feel the NBA does them no favors may have even more reason to believe the team is getting shafted. A few months ago Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo.com reported how NBA Commissioner David Stern yelled at and berated Suns owner Robert Sarver after trying to, in a way, run a meeting between […]
13 years ago
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Gortat and Siler spent five-days with an NBA great

Last week we told you that Marcin Gortat and Garret Siler were in Houston to work with Suns slayer hall of famer Hakeem Olajuwon. The five-days’ worth of workouts are over and it sounds like the trip was a success for the Suns big men. Head coach Alvin Gentry said he’d talked to his players […]
13 years ago
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Suns get first look at Markieff Morris on court

PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns held a mini-camp of sorts on Wednesday and got to take their first look at draft pick Markieff Morris along with a group of undrafted players. The Suns coaching staff came away impressed with the team’s newest player. “He’s going to be a good player. The raw skills are there […]
13 years ago
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Grant Hill understands an NBA lockout

Grant Hill has been through a lockout before, as he was a member of the Detroit Pistons when the NBA lost games in the 1998-99 season. With the league on the verge of another work stoppage, Hill told Yahoo Sports he has no regrets over what happened 13 years ago. “It’s always worth it. I […]
13 years ago
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Suns look to future by hosting 2-day mini-camp

In an attempt to get ahead of the curve before the NBA most likely enters a lockout on Friday, the Phoenix Suns have announced that they’ll hold a two-day mini-camp (the Hawks, Heat, Lakers, Sixers and Spurs will also be hosting similar camps). Suns first-round draft pick Markieff Morris along with rookie free agents Jeff […]
13 years ago
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Oddsmakers think Suns drafted the lesser Morris brother

When the team selected Markieff Morris one pick before his brother Marcus went to the Houston Rockets, many fans had visions of Robin Lopez and Taylor Griffin dancing in their heads. Is the power forward destined to follow in their footsteps? Did the Suns once again draft the ‘lesser’ brother? According to Las Vegas oddsmakers, […]
13 years ago