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Adam Green

Suns’ Babby: Foundation for positive offseason was set years ago

It seems like it’s been a while since the Phoenix Suns had an offseason many would consider to be “good,” but the one the franchise is in the midst of would seem to qualify. Following the hires of Ryan McDonough as general manager and then Jeff Hornacek as coach, the team went and selected Maryland […]
11 years ago
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Adam Green

Suns coach excited about what an Eric Bledsoe/Goran Dragic backcourt could do

Phoenix Suns head coach Jeff Hornacek can finally talk about the trade that brought guard Eric Bledsoe and forward Caron Butler to the Valley in exchange for Jared Dudley and a second-round pick. “There’s always that half-percent chance that something doesn’t work with the deal so we’re happy it’s done with,” he told Arizona Sports […]
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Jules Tompkins

Former Suns GM Kerr ‘loves’ Bledsoe acquisition

The man who once made Jared Dudley a Phoenix Sun approves of the deal that sent him to the Los Angeles Clippers for guard Eric Bledsoe and forward Caron Butler. Former Suns general manager Steve Kerr weighed in on last week’s trade while a guest of Arizona Sports 620’s Doug and Wolf show Tuesday. “I […]
11 years ago
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Craig Grialou

The Marshall Plan: Suns point guard in ‘prove it’ mode

Since the Phoenix Suns closed the book on last season, they have drafted a point guard and acquired a point guard, leaving many to wonder about the status of current point guards Goran Dragic and Kendall Marshall. Dragic is fine. He’s not going anywhere, not after leading the team in points, assists and steals all […]
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Jules Tompkins

ESPN NBA analyst more reserved than most on Suns’ acquisition of Eric Bledsoe

So far, Phoenix Suns fans have been awfully optimistic about the acquisition of guard Eric Bledsoe. “(Suns GM) McDonough killed this one,” one fan commented on the Arizona Sports article announcing the trade. “This is a great deal for the Suns,” another chimed in. Said cardsfan89: “McDonough Doing work… Excellent trade, now what are we […]
11 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Film Study: Taking a look at Eric Bledsoe’s defensive development

The Phoenix Suns traded for Eric Bledsoe because they believe he is a building block for at least the next five years. With Bledsoe about to hit restricted free agency next summer, he will soon no longer be a value deal on his rookie contract. He’s about to get paid real money and will cost […]
11 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Suns unveil 2013 Las Vegas Summer League roster

The Phoenix Suns officially unveiled their 2013 Summer League roster Monday, and there are plenty of familiar faces on the squad. First-round picks from the past three drafts: Markieff Morris (2011), Kendall Marshall (2012) and Archie Goodwin (2013) will all be suiting up in Las Vegas. The trio of former first rounders will also be […]
11 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Could purple be a prominent Suns color after all?

Back on June 26, the Phoenix Suns officially unveiled four new logos for the upcoming 2013-14 season. While the transition to a more prominent black and orange color scheme was not all that surprising given the court makeover US Airways Center underwent last season, there were plenty of people around the Valley who were confused […]
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Dave Dulberg

Year in Review: Looking back at the last 365 days since the Steve Nash trade

Independence Day is a celebration marked by red, white and blue, parades, afternoon baseball, barbeques and fireworks. But for Valley fans, July 4 also represents a day of freedom — or better put the day the Phoenix Suns set two-time MVP Steve Nash free by trading him to the rival Los Angeles Lakers. It’s now […]
11 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Breaking down Phoenix Suns’ acquisition of Eric Bledsoe

Making trades in the NBA is about finding opportunity and value. In a trade that was reminiscent, on a lower scale, of Rockets general manager Daryl Morey’s acquisition of James Harden, Phoenix Suns GM Ryan McDonough was able to pick up Clippers guard Eric Bledsoe. In a league with a complicated salary cap only allowing […]
11 years ago
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Vince Marotta

Jared Dudley’s Phoenix Suns career, by the numbers

The Phoenix Suns traded swingman Jared Dudley to the Los Angeles Clippers Tuesday, which ends his four-and-a-half year run of being one of the most popular players in a Suns uniform. Here’s a look at Dudley’s career in purple and orange by the numbers: 12/10/08 The date Dudley was traded to the Suns from the […]
11 years ago
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John Gambadoro

Eric Bledsoe trade a good one for Phoenix Suns

Let’s break down the first big trade of the Ryan McDonough era. I always believe the team that gets the best player wins the trade, and Phoenix got the best player here. In getting Eric Bledsoe, the Suns acquired a young, dynamic point guard that is a freak athlete, good shooter, makes game-changing plays on […]
11 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Phoenix Suns’ trade for Eric Bledsoe a win-win deal

I know I called for a “Summer of Nothing” from the Suns just this week, but I happen to love Ryan McDonough’s first trade. Let me count the ways. 1) Caron Butler’s contract expires after one year. Jared Dudley’s doesn’t. Lottery picks and cap space, that’s how you rebuild in the NBA. Sure, you’ll pay […]
11 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Jared Dudley tweets about trade that sent him from Suns to Clippers

Though the teams cannot formally announce any moves until July 10, there is no such moratorium on players knowing where they are signing or where they’ve been traded to. Such is the case with Jared Dudley, who learned Tuesday he was being traded to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Eric Bledsoe and Caron […]
11 years ago
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Adam Green

Phoenix Suns trade Jared Dudley to Clippers for Eric Bledsoe and Caron Butler

The Phoenix Suns have pulled off the first major trade of the Ryan McDonough era. According to reports, the team has shipped forward Jared Dudley to the Los Angeles Clippers in a three-way deal involving L.A. and Milwaukee that will bring point guard Eric Bledsoe and forward Caron Butler to the Valley. Reports say the […]
11 years ago
Arizona Sports

Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury to host Yarnell Wildfire donation drive Tuesday

Nineteen firemen were killed while fighting the Yarnell Wildfire Sunday afternoon in what became the worst tragedy for active firemen in duty since the 9-11 attacks. On Tuesday, the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury will host a monetary donation drive in support of the families and victims affected by Sunday’s tragedy. The donations will be […]
11 years ago
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Arizona Sports

The summer of nothing

The bell for NBA free agency was rung Monday. Dwight Howard, Monta Ellis, Andre Iguodala, Josh Smith, Tyreke Evans, and more, there are some good players on the free agent market, and my advice for the Phoenix Suns is to stay away from all of them. I know brand new GM Ryan McDonough can’t wait […]
11 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Rumor: Suns talking with Spurs about Marcin Gortat deal

UPDATE: New info: Source says Spurs apparently interested in Greg Oden and may slow things on the Gortat side. Heat are also interested in Oden. — Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) July 1, 2013 Shortly after selecting center Alex Len with the fifth pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, Phoenix Suns General Manager Ryan McDonough said the […]
11 years ago
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Suns waive Hamed Haddadi, hold on to Shannon Brown for 2013-14

After just 17 games, the Hamed Haddadi era in the Valley is officially over. The Phoenix Suns waived the 28-year-old center this weekend — a move that saved the team $1.2 million. Haddadi, who was acquired in a trade that sent Sebastian Telfair to the Toronto Raptors in February 2013, averaged 4.1 points, 3.2 rebounds […]
11 years ago
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Suns’ No. 5 pick Alex Len: By the numbers

The Phoenix Suns used their first top-5 pick since 1987 on Maryland’s Alex Len Thursday night. Get to know the Valley’s new man in the middle by the numbers: 1: The Terrapin center was the lone ACC prospect to be taken in the 2013 NBA Draft lottery. 2: Len is the first Maryland player to […]
11 years ago
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Adam Green

Young Archie Goodwin brings a lot to the Phoenix Suns’ table

The Phoenix Suns could use a scorer, someone who they can give the ball to and say, “go get us some points.” They’re hoping Archie Goodwin, who they nabbed with the 29th selection in Thursday’s draft, will be that player. Someday. “I have a lot of room to grow, I’m only 18,” Goodwin said at […]
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Dave Dulberg

Suns center Alex Len: Better spacing in NBA will help offensive game

During his collegiate career at Maryland, Alex Len proved he was an athletic big who could protect the rim at a high level — led the ACC with 2.1 blocks per game in 2012-13. But when discussing the Phoenix Suns’ selection of Len with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, the […]
11 years ago
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Adam Green

Suns’ Babby: Alex Len was Ryan McDonough’s choice

If Alex Len proves to be a bad selection by the Suns at number five, blame general manager Ryan McDonough. Just the same, if he turns out to be an excellent player, the credit should go to the first-year GM. A guest of Arizona Sports 620’s Doug and Wolf Friday, Suns president of basketball operations […]
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Dave Dulberg

Suns GM Ryan McDonough: ‘We’re not looking to move Marcin Gortat’

Only five players per team can be on a basketball court at a given time, so common sense would suggest that when a top-5 pick is used at a specific position, it’s often not a good sign for the incumbent starter. Case in point, Phoenix Suns center Marcin Gortat. The Suns took Maryland big man […]
11 years ago
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Adam Green

Suns GM McDonough: Len’s Maryland teammates held him back

Phoenix Suns General Manager Ryan McDonough understands that Alex Len’s statistics last year are nothing to write home about. The sophomore averaged 11.9 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game. He made 53 percent of his field goal attempts and shot 69 percent from the free throw line. However, the first-year GM told Arizona […]
11 years ago
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How the Phoenix Suns’ draft is being viewed

The Phoenix Suns entered the 2013 NBA Draft with three picks and the team left the evening with three new players. They took Maryland center Alex Len at number five, Kentucky guard Archie Goodwin at 29 and Missouri big man Alex Oriakhi at number 57. Everyone has their own opinions on how the team fared, […]
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Dave Dulberg

Suns GM Ryan McDonough: ‘When Alex Len was there, the decision was clear’

Alex Len’s path to the Valley began all the way back in the Summer of 2010. As the director of player personnel for the Boston Celtics at the time, Ryan McDonough traveled to Vilnius, Lithuania in search of young, international talent at the Under-18 Championships. “The gym was about 117 degrees,” McDonough recalled. “I think […]
11 years ago
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Phoenix Suns select Alex Oriakhi with No. 57 overall pick

The Phoenix Suns bolstered their front line with the selection of Alex Len in the first round of the 2013 NBA Draft. But Ryan McDonough and Co. went a step further with their final selection Thursday night, taking Missouri forward Alex Oriakhi with the No. 57 overall pick. Oriakhi, who averaged 11.2 points and 8.4 […]
11 years ago
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Dave Burns

Wanted McLemore, but will give Suns brass a chance

The premise was a simple one and in retrospect nothing has changed. I made it very clear during Monday’s show that if the Suns had the opportunity to draft Ben McLemore out of Kansas, yet chose not to, I would be disappointed. Upset. They did not and therefore I am. Simple as that. The conversation […]
11 years ago
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Adam Green

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, […]
11 years ago