The Phoenix Suns signed Goran Dragic to a four-year, $34 million contract over the summer to replace Steve Nash at point guard. And in 51 games this season he’s been productive, averaging 14 points and 6.3 assists per game on 44 percent shooting. However, the last handful of games have seen Dragic play alongside Kendall […]
Collectively, they have not meshed. Individually, they are attractive assets. The Suns as we know them now may not look the same in one week’s time. The NBA trade deadline is next Thursday, February 21 at 1:00 Arizona time. The general manager, however, is already on record saying he expects everyone to remain on the […]
The Phoenix Suns are mired in last place of the Western Conference with a 17-36 record. With the NBA trade deadline approaching after the All-Star Break, rumors involving the Phoenix Suns have been circulating. Suns President of Basketball Operations Lon Babby told Arizona Sports 620’s Doug & Wolf Wednesday that while it’s his hope to […]
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Phoenix Suns 91-85 Tuesday night at the Staples Center. There’s not really much surprise in that fact — the Suns are, after all, the worst team in the Western Conference. What was strange about the game was the performance of Kobe Bryant. The league’s fifth-leading all-time scorer didn’t attempt […]
Sure, you could read the box score and know who won, but we all know that won’t tell you everything that happened in a basketball game. So, we will give you Suns Strokes, providing you with the analysis, quotes and notes from the Suns’ 91-85 loss to the Lakers on February 12. The Good: The […]
During his four-plus seasons with the Phoenix Suns, Jared Dudley has experienced the highest of highs (played in the 2010 Western Conference Finals) and the lowest of lows (currently playing on the worst team in the Western Conference). Those range of experiences have made Dudley quite the expert on what intangibles elite teams have. “They […]
Phoenix Suns president Jason Rowley wants to clear up some misconceptions. With the Suns destined to miss the playoffs for a third consecutive season, fans and media alike have expressed frustration over the team’s direction, with much of the blame being placed at the feet of owner Robert Sarver But, as he told Arizona Sports […]
It was an idea first discussed back in training camp, but only now has it materialized: Goran Dragic and Kendall Marshall sharing the same backcourt. “I think they have the size” to make it work, according to interim head coach Lindsey Hunter. “Kendall has the ability to get us settled and to just allow Goran […]
On the night Dan Majerle was inducted into the Phoenix Suns “Ring of Honor” back in March 2003, then-owner and chairman Jerry Colangelo beamed as he talked about one of his favorite former players. “When you think of Dan Majerle, you think of a guy who gave maximum effort in every game, every practice, in […]
The Phoenix Suns are coming off the second-worst offensive performance (69 points in a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder) in franchise history, currently sit alone (17-35) at the bottom of the Western Conference standings and appear to be going nowhere fast. Still, based on recent rumors surrounding the team’s interest in Iman Shumpert of […]
There is belief and then there is reality. The belief (by the front office) that the 2012-13 Suns would contend for one of the final playoff spots never materialized, shattered weeks ago. Now, there’s the belief (by the coaching staff) that daily progress along with player development will lay the foundation for a postseason appearance […]
Sure, you could read the box score and know who won, but we all know that won’t tell you everything that happened in a basketball game. So, we will give you Suns Strokes, providing you with the analysis, quotes and notes from the Suns’ 97-69 loss to the Thunder on February 10. The Good: The […]
According to Yahoo.com, the Phoenix Suns have serious interest in New York Knicks guard Iman Shumpert. The Suns are willing to give New York a package that includes forward Jared Dudley and possibly a future first-round pick for Shumpert, but the Knicks have so far shown no inclination to do such a deal, sources said. […]
Sure, you could read the box score and know who won, but we all know that won’t tell you everything that happened in a basketball game. So, we will give you Suns Strokes, providing you with the analysis, quotes and notes from the Suns’ 127-96 loss to the Thunder on February 8. The Good: Goran […]
Sure, you could read the box score and know who won, but we all know that won’t tell you everything that happened in a basketball game. So, we will give you Suns Strokes, providing you with the analysis, quotes and notes from the Suns’ 93-84 loss to the Hornets on February 6. The Good: Offensively, […]
Late Monday afternoon it was reported that Phoenix Suns forward Michael Beasley had a bit of a run-in with the law. The oft-troubled player was cited for driving with a suspended license, driving with with excessive speed, driving with expired registration and failure to display a license plate on the rear of his vehicle. He […]
In their last four losses, the Phoenix Suns had allowed their opponents to average 110 points per game — a difficult total to overcome for a team that is challenged to score points as well. Interim head coach Lindsey Hunter talked about establishing a defensive mentality for the team when he took over for Alvin […]
Sure, you could read the box score and know who won, but we all know that won’t tell you everything that happened in a basketball game. So, we will give you Suns Strokes, providing you with the analysis, quotes and notes from the Suns’ 96-90 win over the Grizzlies on February 5. The Good: Goran […]
Jared Dudley is the longest-tenured member of the Phoenix Suns. That being said, Dudley is only in his fifth season with the team after being traded from Charlotte in December of 2008. There are nine players on this year’s team that weren’t with the Suns a year ago — along with a new interim head […]
Suns forward Michael Beasley was arrested and released at the scene by Scottsdale Police on January 25, 2013. The team has issued a statement: “We are aware that Scottsdale Police stopped and cited Michael Beasley for motor vehicle infractions at approximately 1:10 a.m. on January 25, 2013. After being briefly detained on-site, he was released. […]
Initially, it was one game. Now, it’s two straight games and three of the last four games overall. That’s a trend; and it’s not an upward one for Sebastian Telfair. “Out of my control,” he said of his recent run of not playing. Telfair received his first DNP-Coach’s Decision of the season a week ago […]
The Phoenix Suns have released a statement regarding Michael Beasley According to a report obtained through a FOIA request, it has been learned that Suns forward Michael Beasley, on January 25, was pulled over by Scottsdale Police due to speeding down Scottsdale Road at about 1:10 a.m. He was cited for driving with a suspended […]
Phoenix Suns center Jermaine O’Neal has missed the last seven games with an irregular heartbeat, but the 17-year veteran is set to make his return to the hardwood. “I felt pretty good, conditioning-wise,” O’Neal said following Monday’s practice at US Airways Center. “Obviously I’m not where I want to be, but a lot better than […]
Sure, you could read the box score and know who won, but we all know that won’t tell you everything that happened in a basketball game. So, we will give you Suns Strokes, providing you with the analysis, quotes and notes from the Suns’ 113-93 loss to the Warriors on February 2. The Good: Michael […]
Sure, you could read the box score and know who won, but we all know that won’t tell you everything that happened in a basketball game. So, we will give you Suns Strokes, providing you with the analysis, quotes and notes from the Suns’ 109-99 loss to the Mavericks on February 1. The Good: Shannon […]
Michael Beasley has never been shy about expressing his desire to be a great NBA player rather than just a guy with limitless potential. In Wednesday’s 92-86 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, Beasley gave fans in the Valley a brief glimpse of that greatness with what he called his “best game as a Phoenix […]
The Phoenix Suns could use a franchise player, and it appears they’re interested in taking one from the Atlanta Hawks. According to HoopsWorld.com, the Suns are pursuing forward Josh Smith. The Suns are pursuing Josh Smith, according to multiple league sources. Phoenix will try to acquire Smith before the deadline or, if that fails, through […]
Give the Suns credit. An organization that has taken its fair share of hits –both locally and nationally for almost two weeks now –avoided a major gaffe Wednesday night. With 5:18 to play in the opening quarter during the first timeout of the game, fans were directed to the video board. Skylar Grey’s “I’m Coming […]
Sure, you could read the box score and know who won, but we all know that won’t tell you everything that happened in a basketball game. So, we will give you Suns Strokes, providing you with the analysis, quotes and notes from the Suns’ 92-86 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on January 30. The […]
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns saw a key player make his return Wednesday as they hosted the Los Angeles Lakers, and it’s a good thing Michael Beasley showed up. Oh sure, that Steve Nash guy was also at the US Airways Center, but whatever. The story Wednesday night was the fifth-year pro, who had his […]
