The noise that bothers Michael BeasleyStability hasn’t been there for the Phoenix Suns. The franchise has essentially required turnstyles just to keep their coaching and front office staffs in relative order. And for Michael Beasley, the combination of that and his personal......
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Jermaine O'Neal: Rejuvenation and frustrationLike so many veterans before him, Jermaine O’Neal came to Phoenix in search of rejuvenation. He had spent his previous two seasons languishing in Boston with seemingly insurmountable injury woes. The allure of the storied Phoenix Suns’ tr...
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P.J. Tucker fulfills promises, finds his placeFailure’s traditional plot in the NBA — where niches are as important as the fairytale dreams of superstardom — generally begins with talent and bloated heads. It’s not P.J. Tucker’s story, though he’ll admit......
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How Suns' draft prospects and locals measured up at the combineCHICAGO — The measurements are in....
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Where Do the Suns Go from Here?The Phoenix Suns had a busy summer in 2012, bringing in Goran Dragic, Michael Beasley, Luis Scola, Kendall Marshall and Jermaine O’Neal. The Suns gave a large offer sheet to Eric Gordon but the New Orleans Hornets opted to match. Midseason......
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Where Do the Suns Go from Here?The Phoenix Suns had a busy summer in 2012, bringing in Goran Dragic, Michael Beasley, Luis Scola, Kendall Marshall and Jermaine O’Neal. The Suns gave a large offer sheet to Eric Gordon but the New Orleans Hornets opted to match. Midseason......
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Lindsey Hunter discusses Suns' coaching job with new GMFrom Yahoo! Sports: Phoenix Suns general manager Ryan McDonough met with interim coach Lindsey Hunter....
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Wesley Johnson is talented but still very rawThe narrative of Wesley Johnson’s first, and possibly last, season in Phoenix perfectly mirrors the story of the Suns’ season as a whole. Johnson’s arrival this past summer, like that of so many of his teammates, was unexpected. The...
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Kendall Marshall Ribbed by Flight Attendant for Carrying Basketball Onto AirplaneKendall Marshall is the type who brings his work home with him. Since his work is playing basketball, that is not entirely a bad thing, but it does leave him open to some ribbing every once in a while....
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Brown sees role reduced, days appear to be numbered in PhoenixPHOENIX — To call Shannon Brown’s seven-year NBA career a journey would be an understatement. The former Michigan State product has gone from first-round draft pick to D-Leaguer to two-time champion to super sub to late-season starter.......
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Phoenix Suns-Styled Air Jordan 8 Retro Dropping This WeekendAir Jordan 8 “Suns” (photo. Jordan Brand) This Saturday, Jordan Brand is bringing back the Air Jordan 8 in a Phoenix Suns-styled colorway, fresh with ‘Bright Citrus’ and ‘Deep Royal Blue’ accents. Michael......
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Diante Garrett flashes NBA-caliber talent in rookie seasonOpportunity knocked on Diante Garrett’s door, and now it’s only a matter of whether it was a pseudo-investment by the Phoenix Suns in terms of their own future, that is. Garrett joined Luke Zeller as the two final pieces to the 2012-13......
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Frye graduates; staff thinned; Brown's good news; and moreInstead of rehashing how many ex-Suns and almost Suns are still playing a month after Phoenix’s season ended, we will greet the summer heat with some Orange Slices: ...
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Luis Scola: A misspent veteran bargainLuis Scola’s first season in the desert didn’t go the way he or the Phoenix Suns had hoped. Throughout the year, Luis did everything he was asked and more, but it wasn’t enough to keep the Suns competitive. The team stumbled to one ...
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Marin Gortat's season marred by inconsistency and injuryPHOENIX — In the guard-dominated league that is the NBA these days, the center position is a coveted one. There are very few currently playing the position who would be considered elite in any other era, let alone this era. Before the......
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Lakers free agency discussion: Wesley JohnsonThe Lakers desperately need depth in the wings and there's a player out there that could fit the price tag and the role L.A. will be looking to fill this Summer. His name? Wesley Johnson....
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Goran Dragic grows up, helps Suns move past Steve Nash eraPHOENIX – Nobody was ever asking for Goran Dragic to be Steve Nash, but the two-time MVP’s time in Phoenix still hangs as an impossible measuring stick. Dragic is doing his best to vault his way over the exhaust of expectations left......
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Is Goran Dragic better without Marcin Gortat?Heading into the 2012-13 season, Marcin Gortat and Goran Dragic were supposed to be the focal points of the Phoenix Suns’ offense. It was assumed by many that Goran Dragic would seamlessly fill Steve Nash’s shoes, especially when it came....
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NBA RumorsDwyane Wade is 31 years old and battling sore knees, so it's hardly a surprise that he has struggled with his shooting in the playoffs this year. After shooting a career-high 52.1 percent from the field during the regular season, Wade has hit......
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QT:Headlines/TwitterThe Suns ended their season with the fourth-fewest wins in the NBA, but the blessing in disguise comes in the form of a Draft Lottery pick that could end up the team's highest selection in 25 years....
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QT:Headlines/TwitterOfficial site of the Phoenix Suns provides information on players, coaches, stats, schedules and tickets. The Phoenix Suns play at the US Airways Center and are part of the NBA....
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Welcome to the 'Summer of Analytics'PHOENIX – Suns president of basketball operations Lon Babby labeled this the “Summer of Analytics” and by doing so provided a direction for the franchise. But where last summer’s goal was to enhance the training staff’s....
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Suns GM McDonough: Focus is on hiring best head coach availablePHOENIX — Phoenix Suns general manager Ryan McDonough made one thing very clear at an introductory press conference Thursday: his focus is on hiring a new head coach first and foremost. And at least from what was said inside US Airways......
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Ryan McDonough looks to overhaul Sunsby Paul Coro, USA TODAY Sports Ryan McDonough’s first decade of work all came in the familiar hue of Celtics green in his hometown of Boston. Suddenly, this week, he dropped like an alien onto Planet Orange. On Thursday, McDonough spoke......
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Ryan McDonough and the Suns win the press conferencePHOENIX – The first step in correcting mistakes is admitting them. After that, it takes a risk to get back on the track to success. The Phoenix Suns have an extensive list of mistakes, and the initial step out of the cellar was firing general.....
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Suns Hire Away Celtics’ Assistant GM Ryan McDonoughIn one way or another, there will be change this offseason in Boston. That process started in the past couple days, with the first piece moving out coming...
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New GM could save Suns, Sarverby Dan Bickley, USA TODAY Sports Bad owners are like unruly dogs. They are capable of raiding the pantry and scampering away without shame. But some can be trained. Some change their ways. Some save their legacy before it’s too late. Phoenix......
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Scola not surprised by Prigioni's successLast Friday, while on vacation in Maui, Phoenix Suns forward Luis Scola was watching his Argentine Olympic teammate, Pablo Prigioni, help the Knicks eliminate the Celtics in Game 6. Scola, who was with Prigioni last summer when he was weighing......
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QT:Headlines/TwitterThe Suns ended their season with the fourth-fewest wins in the NBA, but the blessing in disguise comes in the form of a Draft Lottery pick that could end up the team's highest selection in 25 years....
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Everyone digs new Suns GM Ryan McDonoughIt’s hard to find a bit of negative reaction to the Phoenix Suns’ decision to hire 33-year-old Ryan McDonough as the team’s general manager. After all, it’s easy to drink the Kool-Aid that any front office move would......
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NBA News and Updates
Best chances to win the NBA Lottery tonight: Magic (25%) Bobcats (19.9%) Cavs (15.6%) Suns (11.9%) Pelicans (8.8%) Kings (6.3%) Pistons (3%)
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20 years ago today, Charles Barkley's 28 points and 21 rebounds powered Suns to a 4-2 series victory over Spurs.
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On this date, two Hall of Famers were traded: Gail Goodrich from Suns to Lakers in 1970 and Pete Maravich from Hawks to Jazz in 1974.
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Magic have best odds (25%) of winning lottery. Bobcats (19.9%), Cavs (15.6%), Suns (11.9%), Pelicans (8.8%), Kings (6.3%) odds ...
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The Magic, Bobcats, Cavaliers and Suns (top 4 teams with highest percentage to win lottery) would likely take Nerlens Noel with the #1 pick.
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Here are some of the reflections of Charles Barkley on the 20th anniversary of the #Suns 1993 Finals team. t.co/zY51oQBskl
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Arizona Republic, Suns Beat Writer
Members of the #Suns team that reached the 1993 NBA Finals reflect on what it was like to join the team. t.co/orRSfIfUIk
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The 4th-best lottery odds weren't kind to the #Suns six years ago but they're on the other end for tonight's lottery. t.co/fy7A8e4I4p
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Zo, Pippen say LeBron WAY better than MJ??? Dwight ready to leave LA? Jared Dudley, Jerry Stackhouse join the debate. 10am E, ESPN2.
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The former owner of the Phoenix Suns says he punched a Chicago Bulls fan during the 1993 NBA finals: t.co/3bM80oSsX1
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Arizona Republic, Suns Beat Writer The 4th-best lottery odds weren't kind to the #Suns six years ago but they're on the other end for tonight's lottery. t.co/fy7A8e4I4p |
NBA News and Updates The Magic, Bobcats, Cavaliers and Suns (top 4 teams with highest percentage to win lottery) would likely take Nerlens Noel with the #1 pick. |
ESPN, Sports Talk Show Panelist Zo, Pippen say LeBron WAY better than MJ??? Dwight ready to leave LA? Jared Dudley, Jerry Stackhouse join the debate. 10am E, ESPN2. | ESPN, Sports Talk Show Panelist |
NBA News and Updates Best chances to win the NBA Lottery tonight: Magic (25%) Bobcats (19.9%) Cavs (15.6%) Suns (11.9%) Pelicans (8.8%) Kings (6.3%) Pistons (3%) |
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ESPN, NBA Insider Magic have best odds (25%) of winning lottery. Bobcats (19.9%), Cavs (15.6%), Suns (11.9%), Pelicans (8.8%), Kings (6.3%) odds ... |
Sports News and Rumors The former owner of the Phoenix Suns says he punched a Chicago Bulls fan during the 1993 NBA finals: t.co/3bM80oSsX1 |
Arizona Republic, Suns Beat Writer Here are some of the reflections of Charles Barkley on the 20th anniversary of the #Suns 1993 Finals team. t.co/zY51oQBskl |
NBA News and Updates 20 years ago today, Charles Barkley's 28 points and 21 rebounds powered Suns to a 4-2 series victory over Spurs. |
NBA News and Updates On this date, two Hall of Famers were traded: Gail Goodrich from Suns to Lakers in 1970 and Pete Maravich from Hawks to Jazz in 1974. | ESPNNBA | | 21 Hours Ago. |
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Arizona Republic, Suns Beat Writer Members of the #Suns team that reached the 1993 NBA Finals reflect on what it was like to join the team. t.co/orRSfIfUIk |
NBA News and Updates Kelvin Sampson expected to interview with 76ers, Suns t.co/qOacBzKgNJ |
Phoenix Suns, Broadcaster 1 thing we've learned about new Suns GM: he's good @ keeping on down low. No leaks on HC search(other than Hunter intvu-as expected)#sneaky |
Arizona Republic, Suns Beat Writer Odds are that the #Suns don't get into the draft's top 3. Prospects for 4-7 talked at the combine about their games. t.co/NI9RiI7qMz |
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Arizona Republic, Suns Beat Writer For the 20th anniversary, here are 20 moments that formed the 1992-93 #Suns team that went 62-20 and to the Finals. t.co/Wa2j48pIKx |
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Palm Beach Post, Sportswriter Remember when Jermaine O'Neal did something similar in Indianapolis a few years back... |
NBA News and Updates Phoenix Suns-Styled Air Jordan 8 Retro Dropping This Weekend t.co/EsMeUy5vtZ |
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