FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – From when he arrived from Slovenia as a 22-year-old rookie in 2008 to now, a 27-year-old veteran with five seasons under his belt, Goran Dragic has undergone quite the transformation. “Six-hundred percent,” Channing Frye said, trying to quantify how far his teammate has come. “I think he’s become that leader that we […]
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — At first glance, the numbers do not look good. Actually, on second, third and fourth glances, the numbers do not look good. In fact, they look downright awful. (Not so) breaking news: The 2012-13 Phoenix Suns were not a good defensive team! “I didn’t think they played very good defense at all,” […]
One of the first things Jeff Hornacek did after he was named the 16th head coach in Phoenix Suns history was to hire a staff. He brought on board four fresh faces: Three former players, including two former teammates plus a defensive guru. Together, those four individuals have more than 80 seasons of NBA experience […]
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – When Marcin Gortat entered the NBA, Dwight Howard, coming off his first All-Star Game appearance, was there to greet the 23-year-old rookie and take him under his wing. They were together for the first your years of Gortat’s professional career. “He definitely made me better,” Gortat said. “I was such a fortunate […]
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — After having the game taken away from him for over a year because of an enlarged heart, Channing Frye was anxious to get back on the court, anxious to once again be with his Suns teammates. Perhaps he was a little too anxious. “I called my wife like at 6:30,” he said. […]
One of the first things Jeff Hornacek did after he was named the 16th head coach in Phoenix Suns history was hire a staff. He brought four fresh faces on board: Three former players, including two former teammates plus a defensive guru. Together, those four individuals have more than 80 seasons of NBA experience both […]
PHOENIX – There’s nothing wrong with a little competition, and there will be plenty of it during the Phoenix Suns’ six-day stay in Flagstaff, Ariz. There are starting spots available. There are roster spots available. Nothing has been guaranteed to anyone, giving all players the same opportunity. “It’s an open competition,” Suns general manager Ryan […]
Last season was tough for everyone on the Phoenix Suns, but power forward Channing Frye may have had it the worst. After being forced to sit out all year due to an enlarged heart, the team announced Frye’s return on Monday. While he said he’s excited about getting to play again, Frye added he’s just […]
PHOENIX, Ariz. – A new, yet familiar face rejoined the Phoenix Suns Monday. Channing Frye is back, cleared to resume all basketball activities. “After close consultation with our team cardiologist Tim Byrne, doctors at Johns Hopkins, doctors at Columbia; after getting all of that information, Channing was cleared and he’s decided he wants to play, […]
The Phoenix Suns signed James Nunnally on Saturday, according to a tweet from the team’s account. The 6-foot-7 swingman went undrafted in 2012 but played last season with the Bakersfield Jam, the Suns’ Development League affiliate, where he averaged 10.3 points per game. Nunnally played for the Miami Heat in the 2013 Las Vegas Summer […]
Former Phoenix Suns center Hamed Haddadi will play overseas this season with Sichuan Blue Whales in China. HoopsRumors reports the Iranian big man has signed a contract worth approximately $1.3 million USD. He apparently drew interest from the New York Knicks over the summer, but was passed over in favor of former Kansas standout Cole […]
Former Phoenix Suns point guard Diante Garrett signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday, according to the team’s website. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The 6-foot-4 Iowa State product split his time last year with the Suns and their D-League affiliate, the Bakersfield Jam. He averaged about 8 minutes a game in […]
PHOENIX — They put on their gloves — have to protect those hands — and went right to work. “I’m not too much of a handy man,” Kendall Marshall said. “Growing up, my Dad wouldn’t even let me cut the grass because he had a bad accident. But I’m going to do what I can […]
Things are finally looking up for the Phoenix Suns. In the midst of a big rebuilding project led by new general manager Ryan McDonough, the Suns face a tough season ahead. There’s some good news, though, as ESPN Insider’s Future Power Rankings has them at 27, two spots ahead of their 29th ranking in May. […]
Lindsey Hunter, who coached the Phoenix Suns on an interim basis for the final 41 games of the 2012-13 season, is back in the NBA. Hunter has been added to head coach Mark Jackson’s coaching staff with the Golden State Warriors, joining Pete Myers, Darren Erman, Brian Scalabrine and Jerry DeGregorio as assistant coaches. Hunter […]
He has yet to put on the uniform, but already has a number-one fan in the Valley. “He’s one of the all-time favorites that I’ve ever had,” ASU associate head coach Eric Musselman said of forward Gerald Green, whom the Suns acquired this summer as part of the trade that sent Luis Scola to the […]
The 2012-13 season was mostly one that the Phoenix Suns and their fans would like to forget. It wasn’t without its moments, however. There were the two home wins in late January over the Los Angeles teams (Lakers and Clippers); there was another home win over the Lakers (23-point blowout) on Mar. 18; on Dec. […]
It’s Christmas in September for the Phoenix Suns. The team announced on Friday they’ve signed guard Dionte Christmas after an impressive summer league performance. “We’re excited to add Dionte to our roster,” said Suns General Manager Ryan McDonough. “He was a key contributor for our Las Vegas Summer League team and his scoring ability, leadership […]
The Phoenix Suns have yet to see Alex Len take the court in one of their uniforms. The fifth pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, Len has spent the summer recovering from a pair of ankle surgeries. The Suns have maintained they are not worried about the center’s prognosis, but no doubt they are anxious […]
With training camp less than a month away, three members — Goran Dragic, Marcin Gortat and Viacheslav Kravtsov — of the Phoenix Suns are getting into regular season form overseas with their respective national teams at EuroBasket 2013. Dragic – The Suns leading scorer from a season ago is playing a similar role in the […]
Fresh off his buyout agreement with the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, forward Michael Beasley is already receiving interest from an NBA powerhouse. Yahoo! Sports reports the defending champion Miami Heat is considering bringing back the troubled Kansas State product. Several of the Heat’s key veteran players are supportive of the signing of Beasley, and he […]
First, it was the head coach. Now, it’s training camp. The Phoenix Suns are once again looking to their past with an eye towards improving their future. Players report in less than four weeks for training camp, which this year will be held in Flagstaff. The team is returning to the northern Arizona city for […]
With training camp approaching, the Phoenix Suns are going on a European vacation. OK, not all of the Suns, just the GM and head coach. And vacation is misnomer. Ryan McDonough and Jeff Hornacek are in Slovenia, which is hosting the European Championships. The tournament lasts three-and-a-half weeks. They’ll be there the first week, watching […]
Let’s dig deeper. How does this happen? How can anyone be so worthless mentally? Full disclosure — I liked the signing of Michael Beasley by the Phoenix Suns. I could explain myself, but why? I look stupid agreeing with the move no matter what I say. I could give you a longer recantation, but let’s […]
Lon Babby does not view this as a day to celebrate or to be congratulated. However, the decision to waive forward Michael Beasley, which the team did Tuesday, was one he very much stands behind and is fine with, especially in light of Beasley’s August arrest for possession of marijuana. “(General manager) Ryan McDonough and […]
Even the most noble of risks can end poorly, and the Michael Beasley experiment was hardly noble. Yet, it was a risk the Phoenix Suns undertook in July 2012, signing the mercurial talent to a three-year, $18 million contract. One season into the deal, his career with the team has gone up in smoke. The […]
The Phoenix Suns have waived Michael Beasley. Beasley agreed to a $7 million buyout, saving the organization $2 million and creating much needed cap space for this year and next, reports Arizona Sports’ John Gambadoro. Beasley will get $4.66 million this year and 2.33 million over the next three years. The release comes a little […]
Alex Len is officially a member of the Phoenix Suns. The team announced Thursday it had signed its top pick, officially bringing the 7-foot-1, 255-pound center into the fold. Taken with the fifth overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, Len averaged 11.9 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game for Maryland as a […]
The Phoenix Suns have selected 18 dancers to be a part of their dance team for the 2013-14 season. The team chose from among 150 hopefuls during a week-long selection process, according to a press release. Suns fans had the opportunity to vote for their favorite finalists for the chance to win two courtside seats […]
Caron Butler’s stay with the Phoenix Suns was brief. Real brief. As Arizona Sports’ John Gambadoro learned late Wednesday, a deal between the Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks was completed Thursday. In return for Butler, the Suns receive guard Ish Smith and center Viacheslav Kravtsov. The move saves the Suns roughly $6 million in cap […]
