Phoenix Suns News, Suns Scores, Game Recaps & Commentary

Shaq Traded to Cleveland Cavaliers

chowell — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:32:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Suns Outlook Fuzzy Entering 2009 NBA Draft

chowell — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:33:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Steve Nash on David Letterman Covering the NBA Finals

chowell — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:54:00 GMT

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...(read more)

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

chowell — Sun, 10 May 2009 18:14:00 GMT

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...(read more)

NBA Awards Handed Out for 2008-09 Season

chowell — Wed, 06 May 2009 18:56:00 GMT

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...(read more)

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

chowell — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:30:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Suns' Opponents Providing Glimmer of Playoff Hopes

chowell — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 03:37:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Suns Still Alive, But Mavs Get a Win

chowell — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:47:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Suns' Playoff Hopes Quickly Fading After Home Loss to Mavericks

chowell — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:20:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Amare Stoudemire Ruled Out for Suns' Postseason

chowell — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 19:37:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Suns Sign Forward Stromile Swift for Remainder of 2009 Season

chowell — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 04:40:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Amare Stoudemire Out 8 Weeks - Suns Playoff Hopes Dashed

chowell — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:11:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Suns Rumored to Be Looking at Head Coaching Options

chowell — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:04:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Amare Stoudemire Subject of Trade Rumors

chowell — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 03:03:00 GMT

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...(read more)

Suns Blowout Kings in PHX

chowell — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 04:36:00 GMT

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...(read more)