[Video] Steve Nash at the Sundance Film Festival


By Greg Esposito
February 9th, 2010 1:37 PM
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Yahoo's Young Hollywood caught up with Steve Nash at the Sundance Film Festival. Nash was there to promote his ESPN 30-for-30 documentary Into the Wind about Canadian runner Terry Fox. Nash also talks about a new Vitamin Water commercial set to drop where he dresses as Richard Simmons and Elvis. Even more proof that basketball is just a small part of what makes Steve Nash tick.[...]

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Vote for former Phoenix Sun Kevin Johnson


By Greg Esposito
February 9th, 2010 1:23 PM
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Phoenix Suns fans, Kevin Johnson needs your vote. Don't worry though, it doesn't matter what your political affiliation is or how you stand on the issues. The only thing you have to be in favor of is monster dunks over rival centers. The former Suns point guards' jam over Rockets' center Hakeem Olajuwon in the 1994 Western Conference Semi-Finals, is one of the 16 [...]

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The Sports Retorter: How weddings are like free agent signings, and other “super” thoughts


By Greg Esposito
February 9th, 2010 12:15 PM
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Usually this space is reserved for a completely Phoenix-centric column. Today, I'm going to make an exception. I was going to use this slice of the internet for a "Sports Retorter Mailbag", a la Bill Simmons and other online writers, but I realized no reader has ever actually emailed me (unless you count that guy peddling [...]

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Amare trade talk won’t die despite improved play


By Matt Petersen
February 9th, 2010 9:55 AM
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The tension builds as the NBA trade deadline inches closer. Will he stay or will he go? The "he" of course, is Amare Stoudemire. The "will he" seems more of a matter of when than if. Two weeks ago it seemed a guarantee Stoudemire would be gone before the February 18 deadline. Now, a five-game winning streak and Stoudemire's talk of not opting out of his contract have [...]

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[Audio] S.M.O.L.: Republic reports 3-way trade that smells of Sarver


By Matt Petersen
February 9th, 2010 8:46 AM
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Paul Coro of the Arizona Republic reports a three-way trade between Detroit, Philly and Phoenix has at least been talked about. Keaton (a.k.a. the Trade Talker) doesn't like the frontcourt return for Phoenix, while Matt marvels at trades happening (or not happening) because of finances rather than basketball. As for Stoudemire himself, if you have a better trade in mind for Phoenix, or other questions/comments, please e-mail them to [...]

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Could Suns keep Amare Stoudemire to keep Steve Nash happy?


By Greg Esposito
February 8th, 2010 3:27 PM
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Golden State Warriors vs Phoenix Suns
There's no denying that Steve Nash is the "engine" that makes the Phoenix Suns run. It is also tough to argue that when Nash is happy, that "engine" runs at full horsepower. While the Suns are in the midst of a five-game win streak in which Nash averaged 17.6 points and 11.8 assists, trade speculation and rumors have surrounded [...]

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[Audio] Seven Minutes or Less: Suns VP Griffin personally visits Philly, target for both Amare and J-Rich


By Matt Petersen
February 8th, 2010 7:39 AM
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Your weekday dose of Suns basketball in seven minutes or less. Listen to Matt Petersen and Fan X’s take on what’s going on with the Purple and Orange yesterday, today and in the near future. Saturday features a full 24-minute shot-clock for the show, with a more in-depth look at the Suns, including responses to e-mail questions/comments from listeners. To submit your question/comment, email  it to sevenminutesorless @fanster.com. Amare to Philly [...]

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Merry Nashmas Everyone!


By Steve Fan
February 7th, 2010 10:58 AM
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Today, Feb. 7th Steve Nash (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) turns 36 (it's already 2010) and for the Sons of Steve Nash it feels like Christmas. February 7th, 1974 it's the day it all begun in sunny South Africa. So, to remind everyone about the importance of this date in Suns (and World's) history, I'd like us to think why we love Steve without even mentioning MVP [...]

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[Audio] Seven Mintues or Less: What took so long, Amare? And Dragic, Lopez have the tools


By Matt Petersen
February 6th, 2010 11:59 AM
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Your weekday dose of Suns basketball in seven minutes or less. Listen to Matt Petersen and Fan X’s take on what’s going on with the Purple and Orange yesterday, today and in the near future. Saturday features a full 24-minute shot-clock for the show, with a more in-depth look at the Suns, including responses to e-mail questions/comments from listeners. To submit your [...]

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Amare’s comments about being “overlooked” says it all


By Greg Esposito
February 5th, 2010 5:30 PM
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NBA All-Star Rookie Challenge
The starting center for the Western Conference All-Stars feels he's underappreciated in the NBA. It's not that Amare Stoudemire feels his current skills are underappreciated, he doesn't even feel that people lack respect for what he's accomplished since 2005. He isn't even frustrated because of current trade rumors or the lack of a contract extension. No, Stoudemire, the Phoenix Suns leading [...]

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