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2011 NBA Draft: Derrick Williams Trying to Stay Humble and Calm Despite Hearing About ‘New Trades Every Day’

You don’t need to research every last NBA Mock Draft to confirm that Arizona’s Derrick Williams will be one of the first few players selects in Thursday’s 2011 NBA Draft. The general consensus is that the Minnesota Timberwolves will take [...]

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22 Jun 11 Written by
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Second round picks are very definition of crapshoot

For Suns fans, watching the 2010 NBA Draft was an arduous process. Inhabitants of Planet Orange had to sit through 45 selections before their beloved Suns were on the clock. By that point, it appeared that ESPN commentators Stuart Scott [...]

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25 Jun 10 Written by
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Suns nab Miami’s Collins with final pick of 2010 NBA Draft

He’s the NBA’s version of Mr. Irrelevant, at least according to Stuart Scott of ESPN. But at least for now, he’s Phoenix’s Mr. Irrelevant. The Suns selected forward Dwayne Collins from the University of Miami with the 60th and final [...]

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November 15, 2008: Dwayne Collins of the Miami Hurricanes in action during the NCAA basketball game between the Miami Hurricanes and the Florida Southern Moccasins. The 'Canes defeated the Mocassins 96-60 Photo via NewscomNo Comments

Suns select Lawal at #46

The Phoenix Suns, without a first round pick in this year’s NBA Draft, made their first selection in the 2nd round, taking Georgia Tech forward Gani Lawal at #46 overall. Lawal, who played three years at Georgia Tech, led the [...]

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ATLANTA - JANUARY 09: Gani Lawal #31 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets reacts after a basket against the Duke Blue Devils at Alexander Memorial Coliseum on January 9, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)830 Comments

The NBA Draft is here, why don’t I care?

I’ll be honest. I used to be a much bigger NBA fan. I absolutely loved it. At one time of my life, not only was I aware of every player in the league, I was able to spout off statistics, [...]

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NEW ORLEANS - MARCH 20: John Wall #11 of the Kentucky Wildcats reacts during the game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the second round of the 2010 NCAA men's basketball tournament at the New Orleans Arena on March 20, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)57 Comments

The Sports Retorter: The only difference between Robert Sarver and Jerry Colangelo is the illusion of chasing a title

“It’s more how you spent the money then how much you’ve spent. Probably a more fair conclusion sometimes is I’m stupid versus cheap.” ~ Robert Sarver Those were the words of Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver Wednesday afternoon as a [...]

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The Sports Retorter: The circus has come to Phoenix and the Suns’ Robert Sarver is the ringleader

The circus has arrived at the US Airways Center. Oh, and Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey is in town too. When I heard that the circus was in town at the US Airways Center this week my first thought [...]

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22 Jun 10 Written by
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A Phoenix Suns draft preview that’s about 200 words longer than necessary

Don’t expect the Phoenix Suns to do anything during this Thursday’s draft. The organization’s front office is telling you as much. Not only did the Suns trade their 2010 first round pick in 2007, to the then Seattle Sonics, as [...]

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21 Jun 10 Written by
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Chase Budinger Is Sticking To Basketball… For Now

Chase Budinger produced in all three of his years at Arizona for the basketball program and is a projected mid-first round pick in the upcoming NBA Draft.  However, he’s arguably at or near the top in terms of volleyball prospects.  [...]

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Chase Budinger Is Sticking To Basketball… For Now

Chase Budinger produced in all three of his years at Arizona for the basketball program and is a projected mid-first round pick in the upcoming NBA Draft.  However, he’s arguably at or near the top in terms of volleyball prospects.  [...]

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