An odd thing happened on the road to an NBA championship

The odds have been in the Suns favor for the last four years or so. Vegas has liked them to be in the mix to win an NBA championship. An odd thing happened on the Suns road to a championship... (more)

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"It feels great to just come down here...I'm gonna try my best, be myself and try to get better every day.
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-Earl Clark, the Suns' first round pick out of Louisville, during his introductory press conference on Friday.

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2nd
July

An open letter to Cavalier fans

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Dear Cavs Fans, With the introduction of Shaquille O’Neal as a member of the Cavaliers today, we here in Phoenix thought it would be an appropriate time to have a little talk. We understand what you are going through today. We went through it on February 7, 2008. You feel excited, enthralled with every word Shaq... (more)

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1st
July

Let’s Stay Together

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The Phoenix Suns are at a crossroads. Is it time to blow up the entire team and rebuild, or continue to try to tinker with the roster and attempt to compete in a deep, competitive Western Conference? The one thing that the Suns should not do is try to do both at the same time – which is exactly what it appears they are... (more)

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1st
July
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Three Suns veterans, Robin Lopez, Alando Tucker and Goran Dragic, along with 2009 first round pick Earl Clark highlight the Phoenix Suns 2009 NBA Summer League roster, which the team released today. The Suns will play 5 games in the Las Vegas Summer League, beginning Monday, July 13 against the Dallas Mavericks at Cox Pavilion. Tucker... (more)

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1st
July

In defense of Amar’e

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There’s no telling what will happen with the Suns before the 2009-10 season tips off.  The biggest, most important piece of the puzzle is Amar’e Stoudemire.  What Steve Kerr decides to do with his immensely talented yet faulty and mercurial power forward will affect the franchise for not only next season,... (more)

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1st
July
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What are the Phoenix Suns doing? If I had a nickel for every time that question has been asked by a Suns’ fan in the last 2 years, I’d have, well, a lot of nickels. Are they a ‘run and gun’ team? Are they a halfcourt, defensive-minded team? Wait, now they’re a ‘run and gun’ team... (more)

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30th
June
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“Breaking News!Amar’e Stoudemire to the Lakers!! He might take less money to win a championship.” This nugget of information didn’t come from ESPN’s Chad Ford, Marc Stein or John Hollinger. It didn’t come from the Republic’s Paul Coro or even Hoopshype.com. No this morsel of insanity... (more)

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29th
June

Amare already out of town?

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The rumors are still flying hot and heavy about Amare Stoudemire’s future with the Phoenix Suns. On Draft night, Amare reportedly was on his way to Golden State in a package that would send Andris Biedrins, Marco Bellinelli, Brandan Wright and the rights to 7th overall pick Stephen Curry to the Suns, and Amare to... (more)

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26th
June

Shaq will wear #33 in Cleveland

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It didn’t take long for the Shaq merchandise to hit the shelves (or virtual shelves) after his trade from the Suns to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Big Witness will wear #33 for the first time in his NBA career. O’Neal wore #32 in Orlando, Miami and Phoenix, and #34 with the Lakers. He did wear #33 in his... (more)

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26th
June

Oh Amare, you’re a tweeting riot

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With the Valley and the basketball world still buzzing about the reportedly imminent trade of Amare Stoudmire to the Golden State Warriors that should be announced next Wednesday, Amare has spoken. Sort of. Yes, via Twitter, Amare has said he’s headed elsewhere… The Lakers? Really? I guess everyone wants... (more)

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25th
June
If a rumored trade with the Warriors goes through, Brandan Wright could be one of many new members of the Phoenix Suns this season.

If a rumored trade with the Warriors goes through, Brandan Wright could be one of many new members of the Phoenix Suns this season.With the news that a trade that would send Amare Stoudemire to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for Andris Biedrins, Brandan Wright, Marco Bellinelli and the draft rights to Stephen Curry,... (more)

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25th
June

Emir Preldzic picked at #57 by Suns

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Emir Preldzic, a 6-9 forward from Bosnia and Herzegovina was selected with the #57 overall selection in the 2009 NBA Draft. Preldzic is 21 years old, and averaged 7.3 points and 3.8 rebounds in 16 games for Fenerbahce-Ulker Istanbul in the Euroleague. Most experts believe that Preldzic will continue to develop his skills... (more)

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25th
June
Taylor Griffin lived in his younger brother's shadow at Oklahoma, but now is property of the Phoenix Suns. (Photo: Sue Ogrocki/AP)

Taylor Griffin lived in his younger brother's shadow at Oklahoma, but now is property of the Phoenix Suns. (Photo: Sue Ogrocki/AP)The Phoenix Suns selected Taylor Griffin, a 6′7″ 238 forward from the University of Oklahoma with the 48th overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft. Griffin averaged 9.6 points and 5.8... (more)

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25th
June
Earl Clark of Louisville was selected by the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the 2009 NBA Draft, 14th overall, on Thursday.

Earl Clark of Louisville was selected by the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the 2009 NBA Draft, 14th overall, on Thursday.The Phoenix Suns today selected Earl Clark, a 6-9 forward out of Louisville with the 14th overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft. Clark averaged 14.2 points per game for the Cardinals, who reached the... (more)

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25th
June

Curry coming to Suns?

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When Jonny Flynn of Syracuse had his name announced as the sixth overall pick in the NBA Draft to the Minnesota Timberwolves, a large cheer erupted from the Suns’ war room at U.S. Airways Center. Stephon Curry of Davidson went #7 to Golden State, fueling speculation that Curry was actually being selected for the Phoenix... (more)

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25th
June
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As Steve Kerr put it, this move “is all about leverage, to re-establish [the Suns] as a great team.” The Shaq move is just the first of many vital moves in the coming days and hours that will reshape the Phoenix Suns as we know them. Video below:  Read More →

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25th
June
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A week ago Suns general manager Steve Kerr made time in his busy pre-draft work to visit Steve Nash at his New York City home. Kerr traveled to see Nash to discuss parameters of a new deal and let the team’s two time MVP know what their plan was moving forward. Flying across the country for a couple hour meeting... (more)

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25th
June

An Open Letter to Shaq.

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Dear Shaquille O’Neal, It is with great pleasure that I write this letter today upon the news of your trade to Cleveland. As a lifelong Suns fan I’m happy to see you go. When the Suns traded Shawn Marion, my favorite player, for you in February of 2008 I was angry. After all, the Suns were a first place team at the... (more)

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25th
June

What exactly is the Suns big plan?

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Shaq is now officially a Cleveland Cavalier. If you believe the rumors Amare Stoudemire is also on his way out as well. Robin Lopez is the only true center on the roster. What exactly is Steve Kerr and Robert Sarver’s plan for the Suns’ future? The aftermath of the Shaq deal has left the Suns with a roster... (more)

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24th
June
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Trading a four time NBA champion, who is a sure fire hall of famer and the reigning all star game MVP for what amounts to nothing usually wouldn’t be the best thing for a team. In the Suns case it wasn’t only a good move it was a necessary one. On Wednesday night the Suns agreed to send Shaquille O’Neal... (more)

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