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Suns to count on Fropez …. eventually

PHOENIX – If you had told me at the beginning of the year that Amare Stoudemire would miss extended time and Robin Lopez still would not crack the rotation, I would have thought you were crazier than Terry Porter trying [...]

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Consistent minutes and production have been just out of reach of Fropez all season. (AP/Paul Beaty)No Comments

Suns 112, Bobcats 102 – Old friends denied

PHOENIX – When Steve Nash hobbled off the court with the help of Leandro Barbosa after landing awkwardly on a three-point attempt, you could hear the hush in the crowd at US Airways Center. After everything else that has befallen the [...]

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Old friends Nash and Raja share the love. (AP/Paul Connors)No Comments

Game Thread: Bobcats (22-34) at Suns (31-24)

Suns 112, Bobcats 102             When the Suns shipped out Boris Diaw and Raja Bell for Jason Richardson I applauded the Suns’ efforts in obtaining a bona-fide scorer in return for two malcontents, including one with a bad contract. With Amare Stoudemire out [...]

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The collapse of a contender in 2,500 words or less

Disclaimer: The following post will depress you without even making any mention of selling draft picks. Do not read at the top of tall buildings, near sharp objects or while eating breakfast. ValleyoftheSuns.com is not responsible for any accidents that [...]

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Celtics 128, Suns 108 – The fun is over

A whiteboard in the Suns’ locker room on Friday displayed the message “Best 26-5, Worst 22-9,” next to the title of Barack Obama’s book, “The Audacity of Hope.” Judging by the way the Celtics mauled the Suns in their 128-108 victory [...]

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Nash and the Suns never got off the mat after taking a hit from the incumbent champs. (AP/Paul Connors)No Comments

Game Thread: Celtics (44-12) at Suns (31-23)

Celtics 128, Suns 108 Celtics at Suns Live Blog   PHOENIX – Suns head coach Alvin Gentry marched to the interview podium Friday after his team sprinted to its third straight 140-point game and promptly declared, “I can promise you we are not [...]

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Time for Barnes to step up

PHOENIX – The Suns made their best title run of the D’Antoni Era sans Amare in 2005-06, when Boris Diaw ensured Phoenix didn’t miss a beat without STAT. Aside from Tuesday night when the Charlotte Bobcats come to town, Diaw won’t [...]

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The Suns will rely on Barnes' diverse skill set to cope with Amare's absence. (AP/Paul Connors)No Comments

Suns 140, Thunder 118 – Fast and furious

PHOENIX – Amare or not, here they come. Playing in their first game since finding out Amare Stoudemire is likely out for the regular season, the Suns exhibited what they need to do to win without their All-Star forward in a [...]

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LB showed just how deadly he can be in a starring role in Gentry's system. (AP/Paul Connors)No Comments

Suns return to Small Ball roots

PHOENIX – Remember that 1997 Suns team that played a lineup of Jason Kidd, Kevin Johnson, Rex Chapman and Wesley Person with a certain rookie by the name of Steve Nash off the bench? Get ready for Small Ball Circa 2009. The [...]

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Game Thread: Thunder (13-41) at Suns (30-23)

Suns 140, Thunder 118           The good news is that the one of the worst teams in the NBA heads to US Airways Center as the Suns attempt to start the Alvin Gentry Era 3-0. The bad news, of course, is the Amare [...]

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