Suns fans have been pretty vocal about who they don’t want the team to select with the No. 13 pick, but by the time the Houston Rockets are on the clock for No. 14 they may be yearning for the days when they were afraid of hearing “Phoenix Suns select Jimmer Fredette.” “What player are […]
Not only is the NBA Draft a place for teams to select new players for their franchises, but it is also a time to trade current players and make a variety of other roster moves. According to the Arizona Republic’s Paul Coro, one of the roster moves the Phoenix Suns are likely to make involves […]
Potential Suns draftee Bismack Biyombo could be the solution to the Suns’ rebounding problem, if what he promised holds true. The incoming rookie told Scott Howard-Cooper with NBA.com that he not only is confident he will lead the NBA in rebounds and blocked shots this season, he’s sure of it. “I don’t care how tough […]
The question of how Jimmer Fredette will fare in the NBA is becoming as big of a question of where he’ll be chosen in the draft. The Phoenix Suns have been linked quite often as of late to selecting the former BYU standout player with their thirteenth overall pick as a replacement for the aging […]
Are the Phoenix Suns in rebuilding mode or trying to stay in contention? Are they looking to get better on the defensive end or staying committed to the run and gun style? It sounds like all of the above. If it sounds a little spastic, we understand. Just call them the NBA’s Sybil According to […]
What do Minnesota and Poland have in common? Other than extremely cold weather, both may be able to claim Marcin Gortat as their own in the near future. As part of his NBA Draft blog on ESPN.com, Chad Ford dropped an interesting nugget of information on Phoenix Suns fans. The team may be interested in […]
Jimmer Fredette may be the most talked about player in this year’s NBA Draft and it looks like the Phoenix Suns are joining the conversation. While the Suns have not revealed exactly what their draft plans are, it is becoming apparent that Fredette may be a part of them. “They’re looking for either a point […]
You knew once Amar’e Stoudemire opened his mouth and suggested if the Phoenix Suns had kept him they may have won the title this year instead of Dallas that it was only a matter of time before someone would take issue with the notion. Enter, Dave Burns of Sports 620 KTAR’s Sports Interactive. “Don’t you […]
Jimmer Fredette may be the most talked about player in the NBA Draft right now. Fredette has been praised for his shooting ability, but has been criticized due to a perceived lack of size, toughness and defensive skills. While it remains to be seen if Fredette can pass the ball and play the point guard […]
What if? What if my favorite team made that trade? What if that player didn’t get hurt? What if the referee hadn’t blown that call? Playing “what-if,” although completely useless, may be the favorite game of sports fans everywhere. While Suns fans may not want to revisit and disappointing 2010-11 season, Amar’e Stoudemire left them […]
PHOENIX – LeBron James is taking the brunt of the blame for the Miami Heat losing in the NBA Finals to the Dallas Mavericks. Some are suggesting that James’ biggest problem resides between the ears. “LeBron James has proven he’s a guy that is in need of a sports psychologist. He obviously has a problem […]
The local media may not have been allowed to talk to Jimmer Fredette after his workout at the US Airways Center Monday but our sources, better known as his YouTube page, have given us a look into exactly what the BYU guard thought about his workout for the Phoenix Suns. In a video posted to […]
PHOENIX – Since being drafted by the Phoenix Suns, center Robin Lopez has tantalized and disappointed the organization with his play on the court. Some are beginning to suggest his make-up is the reason for his inconsistencies. “I don’t think there’s a burning passion and desire to be a great player,” said John Gambadoro on […]
Will Lon Babby, Lance Blanks and the Phoenix Suns do their best Monty Hall impersonation before next week’s draft and make a deal? One person sure seems to think so. Mickael Pietrus’ agent, Bill McCandless, told the Arizona Republic’s Paul Coro Tuesday that he has a sneaking suspicion changes are coming to the Suns’ roster. […]
The Phoenix Suns may want to keep Steve Nash in purple and orange for the remainder of his career, but does he want to stay in the Valley? We don’t know exactly. What we do know is just how long Nash envisions said career lasting. In an interview with AM New York, Nash laid out […]
If you’re not a fan of Jimmer Fredette you may have to learn to love him in the not too distant future. The BYU superstar was in town to workout for the Phoenix Suns on Monday and the team’s front office seemed to like what they saw. “I really don’t question much about his abilities,” […]
The Phoenix Suns had an Arizona flavor to their draft workout Tuesday, as Northern Arizona’s Cameron Jones was in town to give the team a look. Jones, who averaged 20.1 points per game for the Lumberjacks last season, is a likely target for a second round selection or as an undrafted free agent. The Suns, […]
The Phoenix Suns may identify the guy they want, but waiting for him to fall to 13 may be a bad idea. So, the only other option would be trading up. That would not be a good idea, according to Sports 620 KTAR’s Doug Franz, if player they covet is Jimmer Fredette. “I look at […]
Seeing Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Kidd finally win a championship made a lot of NBA fans feel good. After all, it’s nice to see their hard work rewarded, especially after each had been so close to winning that elusive championship earlier in their respective careers. Well, the Suns have their own veterans, and one player […]
As the Phoenix Suns continue to workout draft prospects they will gain a better idea of who they would be interested in with the 13th selection in the June 23rd draft. As of June 13th, their choice may have the last name “Morris,” though it may not be the one you’d think (or want). “I […]
The big NBA news in Phoenix on Monday wasn’t that the Dallas Mavericks won the NBA title last night, it was that Jimmer Fredette was in town to workout for the Suns as they prepare for next week’s draft. The more interesting storyline however may be who didn’t show up in Phoenix. “How about Kemba […]
Mickael Pietrus decided to stick around. Acquired in a mid-season trade with Orlando, the 29-year-old elected to pick up his player option for a fourth year on his contract, which will pay him 5.3 million in 2011-12. Pietrus’ agent Bill McCandless explained the move to HoopsHype.com “It wasn’t an easy decision, but given the expiration […]
Jimmer Mania is coming to Phoenix … at least for a couple of days. Fredette said via Twitter Sunday that he was in the Valley and he wasn’t exactly a fan of the heat (and we’re not talking about LeBron and the crew). In Phoenix now and its unreal how today isn’t considered that hot […]
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns had Texas forward Jordan Hamilton and Washington St. shooting guard Klay Thompson in for workouts this week. Some are hoping that the Suns don’t entertain drafting either player when their turn comes up at the number 13 spot in the 2011 NBA Draft. “I don’t like either one of these […]
Charles Barkley wants to add NBA owner alongside dominant NBA power forward and hilarious broadcaster on his resume (We’re not sure it actually says that or if he even has a resume, but if we were him it would look something along those lines). It was a comment Sir Charles made in passing to Philly.com […]
The Suns’ preparations for the 2011 NBA Draft have been ramped up a notch, as a half dozen players took part in a workout at the US Airways Center Thursday. Projected as second rounders, Jon Diebler, Diante Garrett, JaJuan Johnson, DeAndre Liggens, Jacob Pullen and Alex Tyus all gave the Suns a first-hand look at […]
Jimmer Fredette is the media darling of this draft, the senior point guard out of BYU went on a scoring spree unlike anything seen before. The common thought on Fredette is that he is a great shooter who lacks athleticism and explosiveness. That was what he was a few years ago, today he is much […]
As we move closer to the NBA draft, teams are starting to narrow down their draft boards and host player workouts. While the Suns have been very secretive about their draft day strategy, Marshon Brooks told arizonasports.com’s Bryan Gibberman and NBA Draft Insider’s Kristofer Habbas that he will work out for the Suns late next […]
