Phoenix Suns News, Suns Scores, Game Recaps & Commentary

Shaq Traded to Cleveland Cavaliers

2009-06-25T04:32:00Z

The Phoenix Suns have traded Shaquille O'Neal to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Ben Wallace and Sasha Pavlovic . ESPN is breaking the news right now, as Yahoo Sports probably reported first (?). No Tweets from Shaq or Amare (yet)... Shaq has tweeted quite a bit tonight, but nothing on the trade. This move is "mostly" salary related, since it really won't make the Suns any better. Not sure it makes Cleveland any better to be honest... Realize this is a business and the Suns can't over-pay for a non-playoff...(read more)

Suns Outlook Fuzzy Entering 2009 NBA Draft

2009-06-23T04:33:00Z

While some teams appear to have their 2009 NBA Draft plans in stone already (think LA-Griffin), the Phoenix Suns and other teams after the 1st pick are a little less clear. Starting with the 2nd pick, the NBA Draft looks to be one of the most dynamic in recent history. Not only is there no clear selection of players, but many teams are lining up for the 2010 free agent season when LeBron James and others will be available. Many franchises will be unwilling to take on huge salaries right now with...(read more)

Steve Nash on David Letterman Covering the NBA Finals

2009-06-12T14:54:00Z

Suns' 2-Time MVP Steve Nash has been a special correspondent on the David Letterman Show the past few games of the NBA Finals. The premise is simple - Nash tries to be goofy and/or entertainint - and he does a pretty good job at it. The interviews and interaction w/ the fans is quite hilarious, but there is a stink being made about Nash's comments at the end of the segment, when Letterman implies that Steve should be in playing for the NY Knicks. Nash didn't play it off or say he was happy in Phoenix...(read more)

Suns Remove Interim Tag from Alvin Gentry's Postion; Now Officially Head Coach

2009-05-10T18:14:00Z

Fresh off missing the playoffs for the first time in years, GM Steve Kerr and the Suns have officially made Alvin Gentry the head coach for at least the next two seasons. There is an option for a 3rd year, but he'll have to prove himself worthy to get that. Not a bad move for Phoenix, considering the coaching talent pool available - seriously, is there a single coach you would take over Gentry? Didn't think so. They keep the core group of guys happy, because Gentry will maintain the run 'n gun that...(read more)

NBA Awards Handed Out for 2008-09 Season

2009-05-06T18:56:00Z

The NBA has been awarding players, coaches and executives over the past couple weeks for their accomplishments to basketball this season. Among the winners, include many first timers, but we should get use to the fact that they won, because we will be seeing a lot more of them in the coming seasons. 2008-09 NBA Award Winners MVP - Lebron James, Cleveland Cavaliers Rookie of the Year - Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls Defensive Player of the Year - Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic Coach of the Year - Mike...(read more)

Suns Virtually Eliminated from NBA Playoffs w/ Shoddy Loss to Mavs

2009-04-08T14:30:00Z

While still not official statistically, the Phoenix Suns are virtually eliminated from playoff contention after their horrendous showing on Sunday vs. the Dallas Mavericks , the team they WERE chasing. Dallas had their way with the Suns so strongly, that the Suns didn't even play their starters in the 4th quarter - they may have for a minute or two, but at the 8-9 minute mark, Nash, Shaq and the others were nowhere to be seen. I wasn't in town and only saw the 4th quarter, but I can imagine what...(read more)

Suns' Opponents Providing Glimmer of Playoff Hopes

2009-04-04T03:37:00Z

The Phoenix Suns are in the 3rd quarter w/ the Sacramento Kings right now, but the two teams above them in the playoff race - Dallas and Utah - both lost tonight. Dallas is now only 3.5 games ahead of the Suns for the 8th spot. Utah has been playing horrible lately and is nearly within PHX's reach as well. While the odds are still stacked against the Suns, they just need to win their own games and not worry about what Dallas and Utah are doing. Everyone on the team has a mindset that they've entered...(read more)

Suns Still Alive, But Mavs Get a Win

2009-03-18T14:47:00Z

The Phoenix Suns are still alive in the race for the 8th seed in the 2009 NBA Playoffs , but they still need to win 75% or more of their games and hope that the Dallas Mavericks lose a few more games at the same time. After winning 2 in a row (over crappy teams), the Suns were once again within 4 games of Dallas (after 2 Mavs losses as well), but Dallas got a much needed victory last night over the Pistons that once again pushes them up to a 4.5 game lead. With only 15 games left, the Suns are still...(read more)

Suns' Playoff Hopes Quickly Fading After Home Loss to Mavericks

2009-03-11T18:20:00Z

Despite the Suns best effort on Tuesday night at home, they were unable to stop both Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Terry from scoring and ended up on the losing end, 122-117. Nowitzki routinely shot over smaller defenders and led a second half surge that strengthened Dallas' position as the 8th playoff seed, while pushing PHX further into the 9th seed and out of playoff contention . Steve Nash , Shaquille O'Neal , Leandro Barbosa and Matt Barnes all played solid ball and seemingly scored at will (at times...(read more)

Amare Stoudemire Ruled Out for Suns' Postseason

2009-03-06T19:37:00Z

Amare Stoudemire 's doctor has indicated that the retinal tear Amare suffered is more serious than a lot of other injuries and will require significant time to heal. So much time, in fact, that Stoudemire will not participate in the postseason if the Phoenix Suns make the NBA Playoffs. The recovery time from the surgery is months and so far, the process is slow going for Amare. He has been banned from attending games even, to prevent any further injury to the eye. Of course, the team will continue...(read more)

Suns Sign Forward Stromile Swift for Remainder of 2009 Season

2009-03-05T04:40:00Z

The Suns on Wednesday, signed forward Stromile Swift for the remainder of the 2009 season. The PF, who spent most of his career in Memphis, but most recently in Houston and New Jersey, will add some power and size for the small Suns squad. Swift is certainly no Amare Stoudemire , but he can run the floor and should be on the receiving end of many alley-oops from the Phoenix guards or small forwards. Swift is a good rebounder, but a poor outside shooter. The Suns really don't need him to shoot, so...(read more)

Amare Stoudemire Out 8 Weeks - Suns Playoff Hopes Dashed

2009-02-20T18:11:00Z

Breaking news today... Suns forward Amare Stoudemire underwent eye surgery to repair a torn retina and is expected to miss the next 8 weeks of Phoenix's NBA season. This news likely derails any hope of the Suns catching back up in the Western Conference playoff race and making the playoffs. With the new fast pace style initiated by Gentry, this will definitely set back the team immediately. Why the surgery? STAT dropped 42 pts on the Clippers Wednesday night and played in the 4th quarter. He was...(read more)

Suns Rumored to Be Looking at Head Coaching Options

2009-02-13T15:04:00Z

Updated 2/16/09 The Phoenix Suns on Monday did what had been rumored since late last week - firing Terry Porter as head coach. Assistant coach Alvin Gentry will replace Porter for the remainder of the season. For Suns fans, the change at coach could signify a return to the run 'n gun team that we've been accustomed to seeing the past 5 yrs. Gentry is the lone holdout in the coaching staff from the D'Antoni days and prefers the uptempo style that made the Suns so popular prior to this season. It is...(read more)

Amare Stoudemire Subject of Trade Rumors

2009-02-07T03:03:00Z

Latest Amare Stoudemire Trade Rumors/Updates 2/18/09 With less than 24 hrs until the NBA's trading deadline ends tomorrow afternoon, the Suns appear to be standing pat, at least with regards to Amare Stoudemire . After firing Terry Porter and returning to the fastbreak pace of old, PHX appears to be content w/ the core of players on the current roster. I still believe the trade for Jason Richardson and Jared Dudley will pay dividends down the road. Both players bring energy and a positive attitude...(read more)

Suns Blowout Kings in PHX

2009-02-03T04:36:00Z

The Suns demolished the Kings Monday night in an easy victory, 129-81. This was the largest margin of victory at the Suns arena. PHX was up by 50 pts at the end of the 3rd quarter, so the starters did not need to play the 4th and the bench maintained the lead until the end. PHX was led by Jason Richardson (24), Amare (25) and Hill (14) points, respectively. We dominated on the boards for once, 59-35 - not even close. No Suns player had more than 9 rebounds, so it was a total team effort. The team...(read more)