Phoenix Suns News, Suns Scores, Game Recaps & Commentary

Amare Stoudemire Remains a Sun (for now); Phoenix Readies for Playoff Run

2010-02-20T15:58:00Z

With all the hype surrounding Amare Stoudemire and whether or not he would be traded before Thursday's deadline, most assumed that STAT would be wearing another team's jersey to start his next game. Stoudemire played (& played well) last night @ home in a win for the Suns (vs. Atlanta) - this continues a streak of Amare scoring over 20 pts (now 9 straight games). Even w/ his name being mentioned in trades w/ the Cavs & Heat for the past few weeks - he still remains a Sun & he's handled everything...(read more)

Suns Looking to Rebound after Consecutive Bashing(s)

2009-12-04T18:39:00Z

The Phoenix Suns are coming off of two embarrassing losses in a row to the NY Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers , respectively. In both games, the Suns simply looked like a team that didn't have much energy and/or were kind of on auto-pilot. Against Cleveland, they looked tentative, avoiding Shaq & LeBron James defensively as if they had H1N1. The game vs. New York was unexpected and really should have been a Win for Phoenix. Former coach Mike D'Antoni certainly got the best of his former team ...(read more)

Suns Escape L.A. Victorious - 109-107

2009-10-29T19:40:00Z

The Phoenix Suns entered a new era on Wednesday night some would say... lowered expecations era. While the team is still exciting to watch and can play with virtually any team on a given night, many NBA analysts are writing the Suns off as a likely playoff team, but nothing more. That's all fine & dandy, but the season is long, players get traded and really, anything is possible. I'm not writing this team off until they're a) out of playoff contention or b) eliminated in the playoffs. I expect...(read more)

Suns Lose Annual Outdoor Game, 104-101 to Warriors

2009-10-11T14:57:00Z

Highlights from the Suns annual outdoor preseason game: Just a preseason game, but the highlights don't show Phoenix too favorably. They are regularly out of position and being caught off guard on defense. I would hope we're better than Golden State overall at season's end, but we couldn't take care of this one. They probably could have one easily, had Steve Nash (1-6 FG), Earl Clark (4-16 FG), Leandro Barbosa (2-8 FG) and others just hit their shots. The Suns shot 40.4% FG on the game - that's not...(read more)

Robin Lopez Out 6-8 Weeks for Phoenix Suns

2009-10-06T02:11:00Z

The Phoenix Suns , already short on reliable players in the post, will lose 2nd year center Robin Lopez for 6-8 weeks due to a foot injury. Lopez broke his fifth metatarsal—the long bone on the outside of his foot that connects to the little toe—in the second half of the team’s intrasquad scrimmage Saturday in San Diego. Team officials say the procedure to insert a screw in Lopez’s foot will be performed Tuesday at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix. Source: Yahoo Sports (AP) The loss of Lopez may...(read more)

Suns Sign 1st Round Draft Pick Earl Clark; Suns News

2009-07-14T04:58:00Z

The 14th overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, Earl Clark, officially signed a contract w/ your Phoenix Suns last Friday. An established big-game performer, the 21-year-old Clark averaged 15.0 points and 8.0 rebounds and shot 56.8 percent from the field in NCAA Tournament games during his final two seasons at Louisville. Clark adds versatility and athleticism off the bench, but it is unclear how well he'll perform in the NBA. He will be a welcome sight off the Suns' bench, however, as their lack of...(read more)

Summer Basketball Equipment & Season Preparation - Get Started Early

2009-07-14T04:41:00Z

(A-d-v-e-r-t-i-s-e-m-e-n-t) With the NBA's Summer League in full swing this week, amateurs and school organized basketball teams are also getting underway. As pro basketball goes, so usually does the average fan. When the professionals start playing, everyone starts getting more into the game - local leagues are organized, pick-up games started on playgrounds around the country and gyms/fitness centers a full of players saying "we got next". If you're anything like me, your basketball equipment is...(read more)

Phoenix Suns Add Grant Hill, Channing Frye to 2009-10 NBA Roster

2009-07-10T19:47:00Z

The Phoenix Suns have reportedly reached agreement w/ free agents Grant Hill and Channing Frye , a former Arizona resident (UofA). As is being reported by Paul Coro, Suns insider for the Arizona Republic, Hill is signing a 2-yr deal w/ a player option on the 2nd yr, while Frye is also expected to receive a 2-yr deal. Here are the details on Grant Hill's re-signing: Hill will return for a third season with the Suns by agreeing to a contract that will pay him $3 million this season with a player option...(read more)

NBA Trades & Free Agent Signings 2009

2009-07-10T05:21:00Z

Big moves this summer, including your Phoenix Suns... unfortunately, the Suns traded away players for financial reasons & are not getting much in return. In addition, key free agents are looking elsewhere (Grant Hill, Matt Barnes), so the team is looking mighty thin in some key positions. Most notable NBA trades & free agent signings of 2009: Suns traded Shaq to Cleveland for Ben Wallace (waiving) & Sasha Pavlovic, a decent 6th or 7th man. Hedo Turkoglu traded from Orlando to Toronto...(read more)

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)