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Craig Grialou
Phoenix Suns center Miles Plumlee’s confidence boosted by Team USA experience
Before he slipped back on the Phoenix Suns jersey ahead of voluntary workouts and training camp, Miles Plumlee donned a different uniform: one that was red, white and blue and had the letters "U", "S", "A" splashed across the chest.10 years ago
Craig Grialou
Phoenix Suns open training camp with less of a learning curve
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The newness is gone, and that’s a positive. A year ago, the Phoenix Suns opened training camp with a new GM, new head coach, new coaching staff and nine new players. Plus, the location was new. The Suns held two-a-day workouts at 7,000-elevation at Northern Arizona University for the first time since […]10 years ago
Craig Grialou
Phoenix Suns put focus where it should be, on the court
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — It’s all about the Xs and Os. No more talk of dollars and cents. With the Phoenix Suns holding training camp in Flagstaff for the second straight year, the emphasis, the sole emphasis, can now be about how to build upon last season’s success, when they were one of the biggest surprises […]10 years ago
Andrew Gilstrap
The 5: Question marks facing the Phoenix Suns heading into training camp
There are a few new faces, but the Phoenix Suns will, for the most part, return the same group that shocked the league last season by nearly winning 50 games and almost earning a playoff berth.10 years ago
Arizona Sports
Morris brothers created unique situation for Phoenix Suns
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns’ dealings with Eric Bledsoe generated the majority of the headlines over the summer, but Monday they were able to quietly re-sign forwards Markieff and Marcus Morris. The relationship between the twins probably led to one of more of the unique contract situations in NBA history. “This was the only way,” […]10 years ago
Vince Marotta
Phoenix Suns’ Eric Bledsoe: ‘I had already signed’ qualifying offer
All’s well that ends well. That old adage can certainly be applied to the summer-long saga between restricted free agent Eric Bledsoe and the Phoenix Suns. After two-and-a-half months with very little movement, both sides came together on a new five-year, $70 million contract that satisfies the 25-year-old guard and keeps him in Phoenix for […]10 years ago
Arizona Sports
Phoenix Suns’ negotiations with Eric Bledsoe ultimately worked themselves out
PHOENIX — The process might not have been as smooth as all the parties involved would have liked, but Eric Bledsoe is back in a Phoenix Suns uniform. Phoenix owner Robert Sarver, president of basketball operations Lon Babby and general manager Ryan McDonough — along with Bledsoe’s agent, Rich Paul from Klutch Sports Management Group […]10 years ago
Shane Dale
‘I can play any way I like’: Suns’ Thomas says point guard logjam is no problem
In the final season of his three-year stint with the Sacramento Kings, point guard Isaiah Thomas noticed something different about the Phoenix Suns.10 years ago
Adam Green
Phoenix Suns guard Goran Dragic not worried about Eric Bledsoe’s contract, his future
Goran Dragic was the Phoenix Suns’ best player in 2013-14, averaging 20.3 points, 5.9 assists and 3.2 rebounds per game. He shot 50.5 percent from the field and made nearly 41 percent of his three-point attempts. He was named to the All NBA Third-Team, and cemented himself as not only one of the Suns’ core […]10 years ago
Arizona Sports
Phoenix Suns officially sign guard Zoran Dragic
The Phoenix Suns signed Slovenian guard Zoran Dragic to a multi-year contract Monday. Dragic, 25, spent the last ten seasons playing professionally in Spain and Slovenia. He was part of the Slovenian National Team that took part in the FIBA World Cup in Spain earlier this month. The 6-foot-5, 200-pound guard averaged 12.9 points, 4.0 […]10 years ago
Arizona Sports
Phoenix Suns sign Morris twins to contract extensions
The Phoenix Suns have taken care of two of their own before training camp begins later this week. Brothers Marcus and Markieff Morris signed four-year contract extensions the team announced Monday. “We are particularly pleased to have reached extension agreements with Marcus and Markieff before the start of training camp,” said President of Basketball Operations […]10 years ago
Arizona Sports
Phoenix Suns offering ‘Commitment to Community’ ticket program
The Phoenix Suns are offering a discounted season ticket program to individuals who serve Arizona. The program, called “Commitment to Community,” allows military members, police officers, firefighters and teachers to purchase a 2014-15 Suns Community Membership season ticket for only $149. These tickets can be purchased at Suns.com/C2C. Buyers will enter the promo code “community” […]10 years ago
Arizona Sports
Phoenix Suns sign Earl Barron, Joe Jackson, Casey Prather and Jamil Wilson
The Phoenix Suns added four players to their training camp roster on Friday.10 years ago
Arizona Sports
Suns’ Babby: Phoenix and Bledsoe are happy with the deal
Without the context of months of tireless negotiations, the five-year, $70 million deal Eric Bledsoe signed to stay with the Phoenix Suns this week seems fairly simple.10 years ago
Arizona Sports
Report: Phoenix Suns, guard Zoran Dragic agree to contract
The Phoenix Suns will be reuniting Goran Dragic with his brother, as reports are saying the team has agreed to a contract with Zoran Dragic. The deal is for a reported $3.5 million over two years, according to Sam Amick. According to AZCentral Sports’ Paul Coro, Dragic’s contract with Unicaja Malaga, whom he currently plays […]10 years ago
Arizona Sports
Twitter reaction to Eric Bledsoe’s new contract with Phoenix Suns
It’s over! It’s finally over! Eighty-five days after free agency began in the NBA, the Phoenix Suns and guard Eric Bledsoe agreed on a new five-year, $70 million contract Wednesday. It’s not the max deal Bledsoe and his agent Rich Paul were seeking, but it’s an additional year and $22 million more than the Suns […]10 years ago
Arizona Sports
Phoenix Suns, Eric Bledsoe agree to contract
It took a while, but the Phoenix Suns and Eric Bledsoe have finally agreed to a new contract. According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, the contract is for five years and worth $70 million. It’s a considerable amount more than the four-year, $48 million deal the team had reportedly been offering. “I learned long ago that […]10 years ago
Arizona Sports
Report: Phoenix Suns, Bledsoe may be close to reaching agreement
Yahoo Sports! NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski said the Suns and Bledsoe are working on a contract "into the $50 million range."10 years ago
Arizona Sports
Phoenix Suns offer themed license plate
Arizona drivers looking to display their passion for the Phoenix Suns will now be able to do so via their license plate. The team, along with ADOT, announced Monday the new Suns Arizona License Plate is available for purchase. Fans can get the special plate for $25, with $17 from each plate sold benefiting Phoenix […]10 years ago
Andrew Gilstrap
NBA.com gives Phoenix Suns a ‘C-plus’ on offseason report card
The NBA.com recently released offseason report cards for each team, and the Phoenix Suns were assigned a grade of a "C-plus."10 years ago
Vince Marotta
Jerry Colangelo opines (sort of) on impasse between Phoenix Suns and Eric Bledsoe
It’s been two-and-a-half months since the NBA’s free agency period began. Yet, there is no change in the Eric Bledsoe/Phoenix Suns saga. The restricted free agent point guard hasn’t signed a contract extension with Phoenix. He hasn’t received an offer sheet from another team. Nor has he opted to sign a one-year qualifying offer which […]10 years ago
Andrew Gilstrap
ESPN: Phoenix Suns have NBA’s 12th-brightest future
With the NBA preseason beginning next month, the Phoenix Suns look to enter training camp with a roster where everybody is 30 years old or younger.10 years ago
Tyler Bassett
Report: Phoenix Suns in contract negotiations with Zoran Dragic
The Phoenix Suns are attempting to reunite another pair of brothers on their roster, as they negotiate for a contract with Zoran Dragic, according to Marc Stein. The team is reportedly in competition with the Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers to sign Zoran, but because the guard’s brother, Goran Dragic, already plays in Phoenix, the […]10 years ago
Tyler Bassett
Phoenix Suns announce training camp dates
The Phoenix Suns will head up north for the second straight year when they open training camp on Sept. 30 at Northern Arizona University. This season marks the 18th time the team has held its camp in Flagstaff. Training camp will feature practices from Sept. 30 through Oct. 3, culminating in a scrimmage on Saturday, […]10 years ago
Arizona Sports
Suns’ Goran Dragic scores team-high 13 points in Slovenia’s loss to USA
Goran Dragic scored a team-high 13 points, but it wasn’t nearly enough as Team USA crushed Slovenia 119-76 in the quarterfinals of the FIBA World Cup in Spain Tuesday. The loss ended Slovenia’s run in the international tournament. Dragic’s squad ended with a 5-2 record. Slovenia hung tough with the superior American team for three […]10 years ago
Arizona Sports
Phoenix Suns restricted free agent Eric Bledsoe works out with LeBron James
As the Eric Bledsoe/Phoenix Suns restricted free agent drama continues to percolate, one thing remains a mystery. Does Bledsoe want to even play with the Suns? Bledsoe and his camp reportedly have rejected the Suns’ four-year, $48 million offer and are seeking a max deal, which would pay the point guard $84 million over five […]10 years ago
Adam Green
Suns’ Dragic leads Slovenia to win over Angola, remains unbeaten
Phoenix Suns guard Goran Dragic and Slovenia remain unbeaten in the 2014 FIBA World Cup, defeating Angola 93-87 on Wednesday. Dragic had 14 points on 5-of-8 shooting and 4-of-6 from three-point range. He also added 3 rebounds and 2 assists in 17 minutes of play. Through four games, Dragic is averaging 18.8 points on 69 […]10 years ago
Arizona Sports
Suns’ Dragic leads Slovenia to Group D win over Mexico at FIBA World Cup
Another day, another great performance for Phoenix Suns guard Goran Dragic in the 2014 FIBA World Cup. The 28-year-old paced the Slovenians with 18 points on 6-of-8 shooting to go along with a team-high six assists in a 89-68 victory over Mexico. But Dragic was outdone by younger brother Zoran, who led Team Slovenia with […]10 years ago
