The Phoenix Suns started sluggish against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, but put together a late run in the 4th quarter to push a 110-110 tie w/ 0.9 seconds left. Unfortunately, the defensive scheme didn't take into consideration that Danny Granger was lights out on the night, and they allowed him to get open at the top of the key and drain a 3-pointer. The Pacers defeated the Suns 113-110 in Phoenix... stunning the home crowd, who like me, saw this game going to OT.
Shaquille O'Neal sat out the game w/ back spasms - it was a gametime decision to keep him out. Despite this, the Suns still outrebounded the Pacers, who rank 2nd in the league currently.
The loss can be pegged on several key factors IMHO:
- Indiana was physical and the refs weren't calling sh**. The Suns were routinely gouged, slapped, etc. but most went uncalled. I'm not going to say the Pacers got more breaks, because I think the game was called pretty evenly, but it was more physical than the Suns could handle.
- The Suns, once again, committed a slew of turnovers. The turnovers occurred as a result of many unforced errors, but also due partially the physicality (Bill Walton's favorite phrase).
- Steve Nash was late to the party. Yes, I'm calling out Nash in this one, even though he picked it up in the 2nd half and hit a couple clutch 3's for Phoenix. He started poorly and I believe it affected the rest of the team.
Positive signs from the game include the rebounding and play of Louis Amundson, who pulled down 14 rbs in the loss (subbing for Shaq).
We haven't seen much of the bench recently - not sure why Terry Porter is getting D'Antoni's same habits, but it isn't a good sign at this point of the season. I watched the last 3 quarters and don't recall seeing Brown, Dudley or Lopez in the game at anytime. Certainly Dudley and Lopez could've thrown a few elbows and forced the Pacers' forwards to back off a bit. Earlier this week, Jeff Foster broke Carmelo Anthony's hand - that should tell you all you need to know about how physical this team is.
Bad loss for the Suns. Poor effort to start the game. Poor defense to close out. Record is currently 19-13, which is respectable, but not good enough in the Western Conference.
Fresh off the trade for Jason Richardson and a victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night, the Phoenix Suns are set to face off against former coach Mike D'Antoni and the New York Knicks Monday night.
In what is becoming a war of words and/or a "he said/he said" battle, D'Antoni is quoted as saying that Steve Kerr is responsible or him leaving the Suns. Suns owner Robert Sarver on the other hand, is backing his GM and saying that PHX wanted D'Antoni to stay. Sarver is of course, doing what you would expect, but there is still doubt as to which side is telling the truth - and it is likely neither.
Regardless, all of the talk and controversy certainly makes tonight's match up in Phoenix a lot more interesting. The Suns are hoping to have Shaq back in uniform after a 2-game absence (grandma passed away). The game will be more interesting just for the fact that the Suns will have all their ducks lined up, so to speak... Shaq, Richardson, Amare and Nash (Barnes, Barbosa and Hill as well).
The Knicks have a winning record, much to the surprise of many who predicted that their new offensive schemes wouldn't work out. Their trade several weeks ago for Al Harrington is paying off so far, but he is a malcontent (over time) so it will be interesting to see just how long the Knicks can keep up their winning ways.
Game Prediction: Suns 110, Knicks 104
On Wednesday, the Phoenix Suns began purging their lineup of malcontent players who weren't buying into head coach Terry Porter's new system, as well as GM Steve Kerr's vision of where this team is going.
The Suns traded D'Antoni mainstays Raja Bell and Boris Diaw to the Charlotte Bobcats for Jason Richardson, Jared Dudley and a 2nd round pick in 2010. In addition, newly acquired guard Sean Singletary was also shipped in the trade. He was, of course, acquired in the offseason from the Houston Rockets.
Raja had been vocal throughout the season about his unhappiness in the new system and his lack of shots. He had good reason to if you ask him... D'Antoni and Steve Nash helped convert Bell from a defensive-minded guard, into a 3-pt shooting, swaggerin', "I deserve more money" shooting guard type of a guy. Bell started to think he was the shit, getting his scoring numbers up, landing commercials and endorsements (albeit locally), and generally being regarded as one of the Suns toughest players. While Bell will certainly be missed, especially by a stunned Nash. His lack of effort & results to start the season, however, are ultimately what led to his departure.
Boris Diaw on the other hand, had been playing "ok" basketball, but certainly nothing to write home about. He was here one night and off in space the next 2-3 games - nothing consistent unfortunately. Now theat the trade is completed, we hear that Diaw was "not having fun" anymore - like he did under D'Antoni. While Diaw appeared to have a solid NBA game while Amare Stoudemire was out w/ a knee injury a couple years ago, he just didn't seem to have his full arsenal when Amare returned. Coming off the bench and with the occasional start this year, you would think he might have the opportunities he needed to succeed, but apparently this was not where he wanted to be.
In Jason Richardson (J-Rich), the Suns get a bigger, stronger and more athletic shooting guard to compliment Nash, Stoudemire and Shaquille O'Neal. Richardson can create his own shot, hit the 3-pointer and will no doubt become a fan favorite quickly w/ his amazing leaping & dunking abilities. While his defense may not be up to par w/ Raja (a couple years ago), he can hold his own and should help the team in a big way.
I forget where Jared Dudley played college ball, but he's a solid bench guy that will come in and utilize his minutes playing defense, rebounding and fouling the other team. I wouldn't expect a lot of minutes from him or points, but he can give Amare and/or Shaq a breather when necessary.
The biggest issue w/ the trade I see is team chemistry. Nash and Bell were good buddies going back to Dallas, so it will be interesting to see how the Suns' 2-time MVP reacts to the new situation. He certainly struggled against the Lakers last night, but everyone's allowed a few bad games. The shot attempts situation will be the most interesting and likely lead to the most angst between players - if there will be any. Amare wants the ball, Shaq wants the ball and J-Rich is going to want the ball as well - there just are not that many shots to go around to please each player... at least on a nightly basis.
Overall rating of the trade B - B+ at this point. Let's see how the team jells & go from there.
In the fine words of Will Farrell, the Suns can say "we're going streaking!" and get away with it... and this time, it's not a 4-game losing streak.
On Tuesday night, the Phoenix Suns trounced the Milwaukee Bucks in PHX for their 2nd win in a row and 21st in a row against the Bucks in AZ. The 21st in a row vs. the Bucks ties the current active streak in the NBA for domination over an opponent (tied w/ the Spurs no less).
Shaq was ultra-dominant in the paint against the (soft) Bucks and the entire starting squad seemed to jell pretty well in the victory, while the Bucks continue to struggle. Porter kept Nash's minutes down and the rest of the team performed when it needed to, including a blazing 74 point first half. The game appeared much like the D'Antoni era, but perhaps the Suns played a bit better defense - although I wouldn't call allowing 115 points good defense. Needless to say, the Suns get the win and head to Laker-land tonight for a match-up w/ the Lakers at the Staples Center. Shaq will not participate due to a death in the family (grandma), so Diaw and Lopez will need to step up vs. Bynum and Gasol.
The Phoenix Suns entered rare territory Thursday night after their loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Sure, no records were set and there weren't any wild fights to talk about, but PHX did suffer their 4th straight loss - something they haven't done in over 2 yrs, dating back to November of 2006.
The Suns' troubles have been blamed on numerous events and even on some of the players - mostly forward Amare Stoudemire. Local radio hosts and other sports personalities are calling for the Suns to trade Amare now, while his value is still high. They feel that he is not going to get any better and that his trade value will decrease as the season goes on. Stoudemire has already made public comments regarding his (un)happiness here in Phoenix and that he's not sure where he'll end up after next season when his contract expires.
To all the people that are dogging on Amare for a few bad games... Look back just a few weeks ago when he racked up nearly 50 pts and dominated in a Suns victory. Were you saying the same thing on that night as you are now? No, you were saying that Amare had arrived and that he was showing just how dominant he could be. So lets all get off the ratings bandwagon here and quit bad mouthing the local team. The Suns, after losing to the Mavs, are still 11-8 on the season and doing well considering all of the events to-date, including:
- Steve Nash injury and flu.
- Shaquille O'Neal being held out of the 2nd of back-to-back games.
- Leandro Barbosa missing training camp and then a couple games after his mother passed away.
- Matt Barnes suspension for elbowing Rafer Alston.
- New head coach in Terry Porter.
- New half-court focused offense.
Face it guys... this team is facing some adversity and they're struggling. No doubt about it - when they don't have all the players on the court, they aren't the same team. Hell, they aren't even the same team on the nights Shaq sits out. But they are still scoring at a rapid pace. Everyone who said they would struggle w/ the half-court offense and wouldn't be able to "entertain" us as much were wrong... this team can still score.
The Suns faced a similar team on Thursday in the Dallas Mavericks - a team that also made a big trade in the middle of the season last year and has a new head coach. Their record is only 10-8 after their victory over the Suns and they have a good roster over there too. You don't hear anyone suggesting Dirk Nowitzki get traded because the team isn't winning. He doesn't play defense, rebound and sulks often... sounds kinda like Amare doesn't it.
Overall, I would just call on all Suns fans (& analysts) to support the team and wish them the best of luck this season. Don't be bashing them after a few bad games... the season is 82 games long and we're only 1/4 of the way in so far. There is plenty of time for the team to show that they are a legitimate contender for the NBA Championship THIS YEAR.
Go Suns!
The Phoenix Suns played Friday night without their starting point guard, Steve Nash, who was a game-time decision w/ a bruised thigh. Despite Nash's struggles early in the season, he has been playing better as of late and is desperately needed if the Suns expect to compete in the Western Conference. PHX's record w/out Nash speaks for itself, so it is imperative that he be a contributor and facilitator on the court for the Suns.
The Suns need the other PG/SG on the team to step up, including Leandro Barbosa, Dragic and Singletary.
The Phoenix Suns have continued to beat up on the teams they are supposed to win against, but have struggled a bit in regards to dominating those teams. A recent victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder required a lucky miss by the Thunder and a failure (by them) to foul Steve Nash or Raja Bell w/ 9 seconds left in the game.
Following the win over Oklahoma City, the Suns went to Minnesota on the 2nd of back-to-back road games, to face the Timberwolves, who they've struggled against the past few years. Once again, Al Jefferson dominated Amare Stoudemire (mostly) and Shaquille O'Neal. Fortunately for the Suns, Nash was back to his pre-2008 self and helped keep the team afloat enroute to the win.
Tonight, the Suns get ready to face the Miami Heat, a struggling franchise that is now home to a former Suns player & fan favorite - Shawn Marion. Shawn spent his entire NBA career in PHX before being shipped to Miami in the Shaq trade. While Marion was hustling and wowing the fans in PHX, he was disgruntled as the 3rd option for the run 'n gun Suns under Mike D'Antoni. Now in Miami, Marion is roughly doing the same thing behind Dwyane Wade and rookie Michael Beasley. He is a free agent after this year, so he'll likely be joining his 3rd team in less than 2 yrs during the offseason or before if the Heat can setup a sign & trade deal w/ another team.
Phoenix is currently 11-5 on the season, enough for a B+ rating from this sports blogger. They haven't won every game they should've, but they have experienced some challenging times already this season w/ Barbosa's Mom passing away, Barnes suspension and Nash's adjustment to the "Terry Porter way". Considering all of this, they aren't doing too bad. They still need to improve, however, so that when the Lakers, Celtics and Hornets of the league come around they don't get blown out.
The Phoenix Suns face off against a suddenly resurgent Sacramento Kings team in California tonight, but they do it without three of their top players.
- Steve Nash (1 game) and Matt Barnes (2 games) are missing tonight's game due to suspensions handed down by the NBA, resulting from their role in the (I wouldn't call it a fight) scuffle earlier this week w/ the Houston Rockets.
- Speedy guard Leandro Barbosa has joined his family in Brazil following the death of his 66-yr old mother, who has been battling pneumonia for the past few weeks.
Of course, the suspension of Nash is questionable considering he didn't really push or punch anyone; he certainly got pushed and manhandled by Rafer Alston (see Nash's neck?). Barnes started the whole thing, so it isn't really surprising to see him missing a couple games, but coupled w/ LB's departure to Brazil, the Suns are suddenly short-handed this evening. We'll see what missing two starters and the 6th man does to a team who is averaging the 4th most points in the league - will they suffer?
So far, Shaq has handled the scoring load for the Suns and they are competing well against the Kings, who have rattled off a string of recent victories since the return of Brad Miller (suspension). While the Kings are certainly no threat in the Pacific Division, they are a hungry basketball team and could take advantage of the Suns small roster.
Amare Stoudemire has struggled in the 1st half, getting in early foul trouble (from a couple dumb plays). Although he has contributed, his minutes will be down on the night, at least until the 4th quarter. Suns fill-in PG Dragic has struggled to find his shot, but is doing a decent job distributing the ball and on defense.
The 6-2 Phoenix Suns looked to establish themselves against another Western Conference power Wednesday night in their match-up w/ the Houston Rockets. The Suns certainly got a handful from the Rockets, who seemed to attempt to "bully" Phoenix in a showing of dominance.
With several minutes left in the 3rd quarter, Matt Barnes set a hard (shoulder) screen on Rafer Alston, to which Alston responded by confronting Barnes at half-court. Chests up, fists cocked, but no punches thrown. Steve Nash attempted to come and split up the pair, but was shoved to the ground by Tracy McGrady. Shaquille O'Neal was quick to the rescue, however, pushing every Rockets player within site including both McGrady and Alston. Surprisingly, the Rockets' Ron Artest was not involved in the scuffle...good choice buddy.
Watch the mini-fight between the Suns & Rockets:
It did not appear that any Suns players left the bench, so I would not expect any suspensions that route, but Shaq could get a game or two for his pushing & shoving. Since Matt Barnes and Alston did not throw any punches at each other, I would be surprised to see any kind of suspension - at most 1 game for each player. If Shaq is punished, the league would also need to put McGrady out one game, since he did virtually the same thing O'Neal did (just pushing).
Nash is a little dinged up after the game, due primarily to some rough picks and screens that he was unable to get through (or around).
Amare Stoudemire, Matt Barnes and Raja Bell all had a bad shooting night, which contributed mightily to the Rockets apparent dominance (and victory). Both Stoudemire and Barnes were 5-13 FG and finished w/ 11 pts. Amare also added 9 rebounds, but he seemed out of sorts on the night, turning the ball over 5 times as well. Raja shot 0-6 in the loss, while Nash finished 4-10. The team just didn't seem to have their "A" game at home on this night.
An interesting stat provided during the 4th quarter (4:29 remaining): 0 fast break points for the Suns (at home nonetheless)
Phoenix Suns exit their 9th game with a 6-3 record, which keeps them 2nd in the Pacific Division behind the Lakers.
In what is easily the most surprising news in the NBA this season, the Denver Nuggets are reportedly trading Allen Iverson to the Detroit Pistons for Chauncey Billups and Antonio McDyess.
The Nuggets weren't going to be very good w/ Iverson and Anthony together, so it made sense for them, but I have no idea what the Pistons are thinking here. Sure, Iverson will help sell tickets, but I wouldn't even necessarily consider him an upgrade over Billups.
Both Billups and McDyess have played in Denver before, so I'm sure they know what they're getting from both players. Billups is a Finals MVP and NBA Champion, while McDyess has had a pretty good career after almost being written off after micro-fracture knee surgery.
It will be interesting to see how the Denver lineup shakes up now w/ Billups at the point.
Phoenix is looking pretty decent after 3 games so far, including 2 victories over the Spurs and Blazers, respectively. Their only loss to-date, is against the New Orleans Hornets, who already look like a serious contender in the Western Conference.
The Suns start a 4-game road trip on Election Tuesday, beginning in New Jersey. Their travels will then take them to Indiana, Chicago and Milwaukee before returning home for a match-up w/ the Grizzlies. The next big game is Nov. 12th against the Houston Rockets in PHX.
Early Suns Evaluation
The Suns don't necessarily look like a different team to start the 08-09 season, but they have displayed some new game plans already. Led by head coach Terry Porter, Phoenix is certainly a lot more deliberate, both on offense and defense. It looks like they practice defense vs. the quick run-thru's that D'Antoni did when he was here. Guys are rotating on defense and staying on the ball-handler better than they have in the past. Tony Parker burned them on occassion, as did Brandon Roy, but they were able to contain the teams' effectively.
Turnovers are still a problem, which is unexpected considering the team's age and experience level. Players tend to struggle in new systems, however, so I would hope that the turnovers slowly reduce throughout the season. Sure, they will have lapses and bad games, but they need to get under 20 per game to compete effectively.
Several players that D'Antoni hand-picked for the team are struggling w/ their new roles. Leandro Barbosa, for instance, still thinks he's supposed to run and score as fast as possible. Several times, this has led to trouble and turnovers (charges, missed shots, etc.). Dan Bickley and other local radio guys are already suggesting that Barbosa be traded (to the Knicks, nonetheless), which is most definitely just a knee-jerk reaction to a couple bad plays. Give Leandro some time to adjust and he should be fine. Let's not forget that he missed training camp and the pre-season due to his Mom's illness in Brazil. He's really not played w/ the team or the coaches for very long, so he doesn't know any better. I think its also going to be a problem, that his buddy "Dan D'Antoni" is no longer w/ the team.
Amare Stoudemire looks good, even w/ the the fancy eyewear/goggles he's wearing after suffering a torn iris in the pre-season. He is easily the Suns best player at this point and has helped in the 2 victories - scoring in the paint against the Spurs and cleaning the boards against the Blazers.
Raja Bell seems to be the only player complaining about his role right now, which is a shame, because he's come from defensive-minded teams in the past. His complaints/statements recently that "I'm going to shoot when I'm open" stink of selfishness (ala Terrell Owens, Chad Johnson, etc.). Let's hope the statements were just out of frustration after the Hornets loss and then he's going to continue being the team's best defender and one of our top 3-point shooters.
Steve Nash looks ok, although it looks at times like he's handling the ball too much. His shot is still there, as is his tendency to push the ball on the break - something Suns fans are no doubt loving.
Shaq looks terrific to start the season - scoring in the paint, rebounding and generally helping on defense. Worth $20+ million?? Probably not, but at the same time, quality centers are hard to come by and O'Neal can still play. He looks pretty good running up & down the court.
Playing time and bench management appear to be a constant strategy for Porter - he's playing the starters less and using the bench more. When the starters come out, however, the 2nd team has failed to protect the lead so Terry has been quick to get 1-2 starters back in the game. In the game against the Trail Blazers, Amare was the one who Porter left in - he's the youngest, so there shouldn't be any harm in playing extra minutes. The time management is also helpful on the back-to-back games, when the team will need the extra energy in the 2nd game.
Overall rating so far - B+
The new look Phoenix Suns win their season opener in a tight contest against their nemesis, the San Antonio Spurs. Phoenix looked good going into the 4th quarter and survived an onslaught by Tim Duncan and Tony Parker, who both finished w/ 32 pts for the Spurs.
San Antonio opened the game w/ the "hack a Shaq" routine, w/ Michael Finley wrapping up Shaquille O'Neal as he crossed halfcourt after the tip. In this instance, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich was simply making light of Shaq's early comments that the practice was cowardly. Both coach and player shared a quick laugh, but the Spurs resorted to the hacking later in the first half in an attempt to keep the Suns from getting too far in front. At one point, Shaquille shot 8 straight free throws for the Suns (he made 5), helping Phoenix keep it close. It seemed that after each foul, the Spurs were able to run straight down and get 2 pts, so the strategy worked partially. I was really surprised to see them not take the same strategy late in the 4th quarter, w/ the Suns leading by a few points.
New Suns coach Terry Porter displayed quite a few differences in his first game, as compared to previous coach Mike D'Antoni (who won is debut w/ the Knicks):
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The Suns bench played a critical role in the game, playing a pretty high number of minutes. The highest Suns starter only played 33 minutes, so it would seem that Porter intends to keep his players fresh throughout the game.
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The Suns played some defense. Sure, there were some mistakes throughout the game, but beating a Spurs team on their homecourt is a great accomplishment, regardless of the situation.
The opening game win is certainly a confidence booster for the Suns, who faced a lot of question marks coming into the season. Phoenix plays New Orleans tomorrow night at home, so they will not get time to rest and enjoy the victory. The Hornets are a much younger & faster team, so it will be interesting to see another side of this Suns team. The Spurs are slow and deliberate, while the Hornets more resemble the previous Suns (running & scoring at will).
Congratulations to the Suns for the victory... we need to keep it up!
As the 2008-2009 NBA season approaches, the Phoenix Suns have a familiar look going into a do or die year for the franchise. Having been eliminated rather quickly by San Antonio in last year's playoffs, the Suns have something to prove. Their task is going to be extremely difficult, considering how much the Hornets and Lakers have improved the past 2 yrs. If Phoenix fails to make it to the Finals (again) this season, there's virtually no shot at a title without making some big moves for next season.
Suns Coach
The Phoenix Suns welcome a new Head Coach this season in Terry Porter, a former player & coach in the NBA. Porter's strategies and game plans will be drastically different than Mike D'Antoni had in place through last season. Terry Porter is more of a defensive minded, slow-paced coach, so the run & gun Suns could be a thing of the past. Make no mistake, this team can still get up & down the court and will do so when the opportunity presents itself, but overall, they will look a lot more like a half-court team.
Suns Roster
The 2008-09 Phoenix Suns roster looks very familiar to Suns' fans, considering that the bulk of the lineup is returning from last year. The team's age is certainly has to be taken into consideration this season, but the acquisition of Matt Barnes in the off-season should help the team's athleticism and defense.
Returning Suns Players
- Steve Nash, G
- Raja Bell, G
- Grant Hill, F
- Amare Stoudemire, F
- Shaquille O'Neal, C
- Boris Diaw, F
- Leandro Barbosa, G
- Alando Tucker, F
New Players
- Robin Lopez, C (Rookie)
- Goran Dragic, G
- Sean Singletary, G
- Matt Barnes, F
- Louis Amundson, F
Suns Record & Evaluation
My prediction for the Suns is a 53-29 record, a two game downgrade from last season's 55-27 record. Assuming the team can stay healthy, they should still be right there in the playoff push, but they will not challenge for homecourt advantage - that will end up going to Utah, New Orleans, LA (Lakers) and Houston.
Within the division, the Lakers will obviously dominate unless Kobe Bryant or Andrew Bynum goes down for a significant portion of the season. The Clippers and Warriors have made a lot of personnel changes over the off-season, but the Clippers will improve the most. Golden State should stay about the same or lose a bit
Amare Stoudemire will continue his improvement on the offensive end, but will also improve his defensive statistics in Porter's new system. I expect a marginal increase in his Blocks, but a higher improvement in his Steals.
The addition of Robin Lopez via the NBA Draft and the free agent signing of Matt Barnes, I expect the Suns to have a little more energy on defense. Barnes is supposed to get the starting nod over Grant Hill, so having Bell, Barnes, Stoudemire & O'neal on the court, should allow the Suns to contain other teams a bit better than last year. Shaq & Amare still have defensive weaknesses, as does Nash, but their team defense should be improved.
I'm not sure about the defense of PG Goran Dragic or Sean Singletary, but from what I've seen so far, both players should fill in well for Nash when he's resting on the bench. I am hoping to see more minutes for Alando Tucker, but with the addition of Barnes, he could be the odd man out.
The Suns bench is probably one of the best in the NBA, considering they will have Grant Hill, Leandro Barbosa, Boris Diaw and Robin Lopez subbing for the starters. The first three mentioned, could easily start on most NBA teams - Barbosa could even be the star on a 2nd level team (Bobcats, Grizzles, Kings, etc.). Starting several minutes into the 1st quarter, the Suns will be able to rotate players in throughout the game without hardly missing a beat. This will certainly be a different approach that D'Antoni's 7 to 8 man rotation that broke down each year in the playoffs.
If you have any comments or predictions of your own, be sure to leave a comment.
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The Suns Amare Stoudemire injured his eye in a scrimmage earlier this week and will now miss the next 2 weeks of training camp and preseason games. The injury is serious enough that Stoudemire is not even allowed to exercise, since the blood rush could go to his eye and cause further damage or discomfort.
Amare has stated that he may even choose to wear protective eye goggles for the rest of his career; something I doubt very much. Sure, Kareem got away with it for awhile, but this is 2008... no self-respecting baller is gonna wear goggles right? LOL.
The injury sets back the Suns adjustment to new head coach Terry Porter and a different style of offense, but Amare will likely study during his off time and come back ready to go. Conditioning will be an issue as the preseason ends and the season starts, but he'll quickly adapt & be the beast he's predicted to be this year.
The Phoenix Suns have traded point guard DJ Strawberry to the Houston Rockets for rookie guard Sean Singletary.
This is a surprising move by the Suns, who were supposed to have been high on the improving Strawberry. On the other hand, they did just buyout guard Goran Dragic's contract from his Spanish team, and looked to have a few solid point guards on the bench this year. Trading for Singletary ensures that they still have the same number of guards, but not of the same quality IMHO.
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