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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
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Nash honored for role in community

As a two-time NBA MVP and seven-time All-Star, Steve Nash has received plenty of accolades on the court and now he has a few off the court as well. Street Soccer USA, a national organization that teaches job and life skills to homeless,
13 years ago
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Kings may be interested in Aaron Brooks

The Phoenix Suns made Aaron Brooks a qualifying offer last Thursday, however they are not the only team interested in the point guard. According to the New York Daily News, the Sacramento Kings are interested in signing the restricted free agent. With Jimmer Fredette’s addition to a backcourt featuring Tyreke Evans, Sacramento doesn’t have a […]
13 years ago
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Morris ready to get started for Suns

PHOENIX – It’s unknown how good the Phoenix Suns’ first round pick Markieff Morris will be or how long until he can make a solid contribution to the team, but the former Kansas player isn’t short on confidence. The power forward didn’t hesitate to say he will have a better career than No. 2 pick […]
13 years ago
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Knicks draft Suns’ guy with an eye towards Steve Nash

When the Phoenix Suns took Markieff Morris with the 13th pick they did so knowing their other target, Iman Shumpert, would not likely wear a purple and orange uniform anytime soon. Or will he. On Friday Sports 620 KTAR’s John Gambadoro, on the Gambo and Ash show, brought up an interesting reason for the New […]
13 years ago
Adam Green

Jared Dudley: Smart man, knows a lockout is likely

With every tweet Jared Dudley shows he not only has personality, but a good grasp on how things work. Friday, the Suns’ player rep said he left a NBA/Player meeting pleased that NBA Commissioner David Stern is willing to negotiate, but holds an understanding that basketball will probably go away shortly. Realistically the very well […]
13 years ago
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Analyst calls Phoenix Suns draft average at best

Much like mock drafts, trade rumors and ridiculous suits, NBA Draft grades are part of the yearly ritual. There are always a few different grades for each team’s draft and this year’s Suns are no different. Some experts think it was a good pick while others think it was bland, but no one really questions […]
13 years ago
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Markieff Morris wanted to be a Phoenix Sun

When the Phoenix Suns selected Markieff Morris with the No. 13 overall pick, they filled a team need as well as a personal desire. Morris was obviously just happy to be drafted, but he was also content to go to Phoenix as he told his former coach, Bill Self, he wanted to be a member […]
13 years ago
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Babby: Markieff was at the top of our board

There were a bunch of names connected to the Phoenix Suns prior to Thursday night’s NBA draft but the team’s president of basketball operations, Lon Babby, says they got their man at No. 13. “Markieff was at the top of our board when it was time for us to pick. But more importantly, the reality […]
13 years ago
Tyler Bassett

Lots of talent was available at what could have been the Suns’ No. 23 pick

The 23rd pick in the NBA Draft came and went with a lot of intrigue. Why would there be intrigue in Phoenix you ask? They owned this pick before the Goran Dragic trade (for Aaron Brooks) sent it to the Houston Rockets. If the Suns were on the clock what pool of players could they […]
13 years ago
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Markieff Morris will be nice fit for Phoenix Suns

This pick was no mystery for a few weeks now after John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports.com reported it. The new Suns front office wants to transition to a more defensive oriented team. With Markieff you are getting a player who knows his role and plays it very well. He is not the superstar or a […]
13 years ago
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Suns select Kansas’ Markieff Morris No. 13

The Phoenix Suns have addressed their glaring needs for defense and rebounding with the selection of Kansas’s Markieff Morris. The Suns drafted Morris with the No. 13 pick in the 2011 NBA Draft. While some may think Phoenix reached a little bit for the Morris twin, he is exactly what the Suns need. The 6-foot-10, […]
13 years ago
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Morris won’t be great but fills a need

The Phoenix Suns have a thing for twins. That’s because for the second time in four years they drafted one. This time it was 6-foot-10, 245 pound power forward Markieff Morris out of Kansas. It was a selection that Sports 620 KTAR’s John Gambadoro feels was one the Suns had to make. “The reality is […]
13 years ago
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Dudley wouldn’t be offended if Nash left

Jared Dudley isn’t one to shy away from sharing his opinion on any subject. On Wednesday, while at Steve Nash’s charity soccer event in New York, he shared his thoughts on all the trade rumors surrounding the Phoenix Suns. “I’m definitely hoping [Marcin Gortat and Steve Nash] stay here,” he told SI.com. “You can understand […]
13 years ago
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Rumors suggest Robin Lopez could be on the move

Trades are expected on draft day. Teams are often scrambling to switch picks or acquire veteran players in an attempt to better their teams. While an impending lockout may make draft day trades a bit more complicated than usual, and the Phoenix Suns may be involved. Draft Express tweeted that Robin Lopez’s name is being […]
13 years ago
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Phoenix Suns Draft Watch

With all the NBA mock drafts and speculation out there we decided it was time for someone to simplify the entire process. With that in mind we put together our Suns NBA Draft Watch where you can find out who’s moving up, who’s moving down and who’s just not moving at all. Rank Player Reason […]
13 years ago
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Suns extend offer to Brooks, get more time for Carter

The Phoenix Suns Thursday announced they have extended a qualifying offer to restricted free agent Aaron Brooks, giving them the right to match any contract he signs with a different team. When it comes to Vince Carter, who has an $18 million contract but just a $4 million buyout, the Suns decided they needed more […]
13 years ago
Tyler Bassett

NBA Draft Profile: Chris Singleton

Chris Singleton is as ready to play in the NBA as anyone in this draft, he is a physical specimen at 6-9, 230 lbs. When you watch Singleton play it is hard not to get frustrated, he is always the most talented player on the court, but rarely do you get to see that talent. […]
13 years ago
Tyler Bassett

NBA Draft Profile: Alec Burks

Alec Burks may provide something the franchise has not seen in nearly 20 years, a dynamic scoring shooting guard. He has the perfect frame, 6-6 195 lbs. and is both long and athletic. As an attacking offensive guard he is the best in the class with an elite ability to get to the free-throw line […]
13 years ago
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NBA Draft Profile: Markieff Morris

Markieff Morris is known as the other half of the Morris Twins of Kansas, he is the bigger of the two at 6-8, 241 lbs. His calling card is defense and rebounding, both are attributes that the current group of Suns big men already possess. The skills of Markieff went largely unnoticed by the casual […]
13 years ago
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NBA Draft Profile: Tristan Thompson

Tristan Thompson is an athletic power forward standing 6-8 who, in just one year at the University of Texas proved to be a top prospect. What makes Thompson unique was the rapid development he showed on defense in one year, his offense is not far behind. Physically he is ready for the NBA, he may […]
13 years ago
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Who will the Phoenix Suns take at No. 13?

Who will the Phoenix Suns select with the No. 13 pick in Thursday’s NBA draft? That’s the question we posed to the hosts at Sports 620 KTAR and the staff at ArizonaSports.com and they gave us some interesting answers. Do you agree or disagree with the guys? Let us know who you think the Phoenix […]
13 years ago
Tyler Bassett

NBA Draft Profile: Kemba Walker

Kemba Walker was the player of the year in college basketball, the slight point guard is only 6-1, 184 lbs, but plays with a bigger heart than anyone. In his first two years Walker was scrutinized for not being what most viewed him to be. He was not passing enough, he was not scoring enough […]
13 years ago
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NBA Draft Profile: Marcus Morris

Marcus Morris is the more commonly known Morris twin due to his scoring prowess. While he stands 6-9, 230 lbs. the dynamic scoring big man insists he is able to play the small forward in the NBA. His handle and shooting insist he can play on the perimeter, scoring is not where Marcus is questioned. […]
13 years ago
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Trading Nash to Minnesota would be cruel

Despite what ESPN’s Chad Ford has claimed, the Phoenix Suns are saying they aren’t trading Steve Nash to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Maybe that’s because they realized just how mean that would be to the former MVP. “I’m all for trading Nash and getting what you can for him because you know the end is near […]
13 years ago
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Could Williams replace Nash at the box office?

If the Phoenix Suns were to trade Steve Nash they would not only be losing their point guard, but the face of the franchise as well. The most well-known Sun, the team would have to weigh the on-court losses as well as the ones at the box office, as they’d surely have to find a […]
13 years ago
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(Un)Lucky No. 13 for the Suns in draft

When the Suns give their pick to Commissioner David Stern they will be OK as long as they do not write “Jay Humphries, Colorado point guard” on the card. The last time the Suns were in this position, drafting with the lucky number 13, they selected the talented-but-disappointing point guard. Humphries appeared in only 294 […]
13 years ago
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Nash is happy in Phoenix

While Steve Nash’s name has been mentioned in various trade rumors, as it is every year, the standout point guard is loyal to the Suns. “When you’re in a situation (where) you’ve given a lot of your career to one franchise, you feel at home there,” Nash said prior to his charity soccer event in […]
13 years ago
Adam Green

Suns choice between Morris and Shumpert

Though we can’t be certain of who will be available to the Suns when they are set to make their pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft, they do seem to be narrowing the list of potential candidates. A day before the draft Suns pick could come down to Markieff Morris or Iman Shumpert, Suns brass split […]
13 years ago
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New York media just won’t quit with Nash rumors

The New York media is at it again. Apparently in the Big Apple Lon Babby saying his club won’t deal Steve Nash translates to trade talks about the point guard are ‘heating up’ between the Suns and Knicks. Maybe the confusion is because they’re from a city that never sleeps (we hear sleep deprivation can […]
13 years ago