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If Suns are rebuilding, should they trade Nash, too?

02 Jul 2009 21:12:03 PDT

Point-counterpoint: Shaq is gone. Assuming Amaré Stoudemire is also dealt, should the Suns trade Steve Nash as well before his contract runs out at the end of next season? I hope not.

Original story at East Valley Tribune .

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Stoudemire says no to Golden State?

01 Jul 2009 14:28:58 PDT

Valley Sports blog: Despite trade rumors to the contrary, Amare Stoudemire reportedly has no interest in playing for the Golden State Warriors. Bordow: Suns have to trade Amare | Suns pick up Admundson's option

Original story at East Valley Tribune .

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Suns, 2 words on Stoudemire: Be careful

30 Jun 2009 20:17:19 PDT

Even the Suns forward is having fun with a big decision that the franchise has been mulling. Do you trade him, gain financial freedom but likely lose fans and games while in an unpopular rebuilding mode? Or do you continue to build around your go-to guy but risk being locked into a no-leverag...

Original story at azcentral.com .

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Shaq-to-Blazers talk was true

29 Jun 2009 13:26:12 PDT

There seems to be some doubts and denials out there in regard to Ian Thomsen's si.com report about Shaquille O'Neal squelching Portland's interest in him before the trade deadline. In the article, O'Neal talked about how Suns General Manager Steve Kerr told him Portland was interested in...

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With draft behind them, Suns look toward the future

27 Jun 2009 18:54:40 PDT

By unloading 325-pound Shaquille O’Neal and his equally massive contract, the Phoenix Suns made it clear they are no longer tweaking. They’re overhauling — and more dramatic moves could be coming.

Original story at East Valley Tribune .

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Shaq Now, Cry Later

25 Jun 2009 09:26:22 PDT

Written by Rashad Mobley
By now you have probably read about the proposed, but not-yet-finalized trade that will send Shaquille O’Neal to the Cleveland Cavaliers for the partially guaranteed contract of Sasha Pavlovic, the possibly soon-to-be retired Ben Wallace, the Suns 46th pick in the draft and $500,000.

Original story at Hoops Addict .

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Phoenix Suns news and blogs - July 05, 2009

05 Jul 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit Phoenix Suns news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• Meet the Summer Suns -- from Coro's Suns dish - PaulCoro's Blog - azcentral.com
• Stoudemire leaves Suns in quandary -- from FOXSports.com News for Suns
• Kerr to meet with Hill face-to-face -- by Paul Coro from azcentral.com | suns
• Suns exercise team option on Amundson -- from FOXSports.com News for Suns
• Amundson option picked up -- from Coro's Suns dish - PaulCoro's Blog - azcentral.com
• Hill's No. 1 on Suns' free-agent list -- by Paul Coro from azcentral.com | suns
• Not dead yet -- from Coro's Suns dish - PaulCoro's Blog - azcentral.com
• East Valley briefs: Suns, Mercury to host camp in Phoenix -- from East Valley Tribune - Suns / NBA
• Don Nelson to Stephen Curry: Unpack your bags and relax -- from FOXSports.com News for Suns
• Phoenix Suns Roster Report -- from FOXSports.com News for Suns

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Wing might be best fit for Suns

23 Jun 2009 19:30:07 PDT

Written by Paul Coro
The Suns' best options in Thursday's NBA draft could come among the available swingmen.

Original story at AZ Central.com .

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Twitter Taking over the NBA?

14 Jun 2009 10:06:43 PDT

CA If you ask Phoenix Suns Center Shaquille O'Neal, it would be "140 Characters or Less." At first, Twitter, to me, was a very stupid idea, but after using it for one year now, I love the concept. It's a great communication tool for stars to update their ...

Original story at Bleacher Report .

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The Phoenix Suns trade Shaquille O’Neal to the Cavaliers

10 Jun 2009 19:29:08 PDT

Written by alleyoop
The Suns have traded 37-year old center Shaquille O’Neal to the Cavaliers for 25-year old shooting guard Sasha Pavlovic, 34-year old PF/C Ben Wallace, the #46 pick in the NBA Draft (2nd round) and $500,000 bucks. O’Neal played in 75 games (all starts) for the Suns last season and he average...

Original story at Phoenix Suns .

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2009 NBA Playoffs Predictions: Lakers Over Cavs

18 Apr 2009 08:54:00 PDT

Written by noreply@blogger.com (M. Haubs)
First Round: Cavs in 4, Celtics in 7, Magic in 6, Heat in 6 Conf Finals: Cavs over Magic in 5 WEST First Round: Lakers in 5, Nuggets in 6, Mavs in 6, Blazers in 7 Conf Semis: Lakers over Blazers in 7, Nuggets over Mavs in 6 Conf Finals: Lakers over Nuggets in 5

Original story at The Painted Area .

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ROUNDUP: Blazers burn through Spurs, tighten up playoff race in West

10 Apr 2009 04:30:39 PDT

DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA ROUNDUP: Blazers burn through Spurs, tighten up playoff race in West By Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - For the past seven seasons the Portland Trail Blazers have been road kill in San Antonio, but on Wednesday night they became road Warriors. ?? Brando...

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Opinion: The TrueHoop Network Shootaround

06 Apr 2009 00:25:17 PDT

Rob Mahoney of Two Man Game: "The Mavs could have allowed the Suns to create a bit too much significance out of the final five games of the season. Hell, they could have at least let Phoenix make a game out this singular contest, dubbed by Grant Hill as the team's 'World Cup.' But for whatever r...

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Opinion: Meet Your Blogger: Michael Schwartz of Valley of the Suns

10 Feb 2009 18:53:57 PST

If you want to find the best young athletes in the nation, a college campus is a good place to look. The same goes for young sportswriters -- particularly if you're at the University of Arizona reading the sports section of the Daily Wildcat. That's where we discovered Valley of the Suns' Mich...

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Worst of the Night: December 4, 2008

05 Dec 2008 06:06:15 PST

Written by Basketbawful(noreply@blogger.com)
The Suns versus the Mavericks: My oh my how things have changed. It seems like ancient history now, but does anybody remember when the Mavs and Suns were tearing up the league just two seasons ago? Their two-team regular season tour de force climaxed in an epic double-overtime showdown on M...

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Opinion: 13 Seconds or More

21 Nov 2008 07:20:31 PST

In the clutter of the Suns' new offense, Steve Nash looks like a hummingbird trapped inside a sandwich bag. Last night against the Lakers, there was an eight-minute stretch over the second and third quarters when nobody except Shaquille O'Neal recorded a single point for the Suns. Amazing...

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Opinion: Phoenix Suns Team Report

18 Nov 2008 01:20:17 PST

Shaquille O'Neal knew he wouldn't escape totally unscathed from the Suns' latest review at the NBA offices. He took the $25,000 fine for "verbal abuse of an official and failure to leave the court in a timely manner" in stride. "It's just like a tax. It's not something I worry about," O'Neal sa...

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Opinion: Shaq ejected after flagrant foul vs. Pistons | 11.16.08

17 Nov 2008 13:50:40 PST

Written by rss@youtube.com (asiu1990)
PHOENIX, November 16, 2008(AP) -- Shaquille O'Neal made an early exit from Amare Stoudemire's 26th birthday party. Stoudemire and the rest of the already short-handed Phoenix Suns did just fine without him Sunday night. Stoudemire had 29 points and 11 rebounds and the Suns overcame O'Ne...

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Suns draft review

27 Jun 2008 10:25:44 PDT

Written by (author unknown)
Most did not realize the Suns had traded for Slovenian point guard Goran Dragic in the second round. The trade was made just a couple picks before San Antonio's 45th pick, which the Spurs used to take Dragic on Phoenix's behalf in exchange for the No. 48 pick (the Suns took Malik Hairston on San...

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Opinion: Kerr talks coaching search

04 Jun 2008 14:30:40 PDT

The Suns will have more workouts Friday, Sunday and Thursday with a new rule allowing them to bring in as many as six at a time. Friday's workout is scheduled to include Texas point guard D.J. Augustin while Sunday's group is slated to feature the likes of Florida power forward Marreese Spreig...

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Podcast: Wednesday Bullets

05 Mar 2008 10:47:33 PST

A Stephon Marbury sighting at the Knicks training facility.The Star-Ledger's Dave D'Alessandro on why Sean Williams isn't playing more: "Sean isn't doing anything intentional to tick off anybody, outside of the fact that he can't defend pick-and-rolls like he's supposed to, can't pl...

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Podcast: Sonics by the numbers -- Suns

04 Jan 2008 00:59:28 PST

25-- The number of assists Phoenix had, on 36 field goals. Pretty impressive. Steve Nash led the way with 10 assists. 14 and 12 -- The points and rebound totals for Kurt Thomas in his return to Phoenix. Thomas finished with a double-double for the second time this season.

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Podcast: Suns' Kerr says trade for Garnett hard to do

22 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Steve Kerr talks about the difficulty of trading for Kevin Garnett while David Griffin talks about the possibility of trading into the top 12 of Thursdays draft.

Original story at AZ Central.com .

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Podcast: Suns' trade scenarios just rumors

18 Jun 2007 23:00:00 PDT

Written by Paul Coro
The Suns are linked the rumors as trade destinations for Kevin Garnett and Kobe Bryant. But it's unlikely to happen.

Original story at AZ Central.com .

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Podcast: NBA has eye on a Suns prize: Trophy Guy

11 May 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Turns out the Phoenix Suns style does work in the playoffs, especially when it comes to advertising. Trophy Guy, the physical embodiment of the NBAs championship trophy who has, in a series of commercials, been pondering a move to Phoenix, impressed league officials enough that they wan...

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Podcast: Suns playoff banner again waves from City Hall

18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PDT

For the third consecutive year, Victor Leija of Phoenix has led a team of window cleaners in an unusual task.

Original story at AZ Central.com .

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