Phoenix Suns

Suns Down

Recall how much has changed in two months at US Airways Center

Phoenix Suns Beat Portland Trail Blazers for Second Straight Win. Up Next: Rematch With Amar'e Stoudemire and New York Knicks

nba.com/suns Grant Hill surpassed the 16,000 career point mark during the Phoenix Suns' victory over Portland on Friday.​For most of this season, the Phoenix Suns have been in need of some serious heart. Fans have lost count of the number of games lost because Planet Orange  ... More >>

Phoenix Suns Rebound with Overtime Win Against New Jersey Nets

www.nba.com/sunsSteve Nash: Scored 10 points in overtime to save his Suns.​The Phoenix Suns have let a lot of games slip away from them recently, but they refused to let that happen in Wednesday night's home 118-109 win over the New Jersey Nets. Sure, it took an extra five minutes to nail this one ... More >>

Past Perfect

Familiar faces post up at US Airways Center

Jared Dudley and the Phoenix Suns Stay Tough, But Can't Topple the Los Angeles Lakers

nba.com/sunsJared Dudley led the Phoenix Suns with 21 points during last night's defeat by the Los Angeles Lakers.​The final minutes of last night's game pitting the Phoenix Suns against the Los Angeles Lakers at US Airways Center were pulse-pounding and exciting, but Planet Orange ultimately lost ... More >>

Phoenix Sun Split Their Weekend Series with Detroit Pistons and Sacramento Kings

www.nba.com/sunsVince Carter: Now 1-2 as a Sun after a loss to the Kings​A rookie on the NBA's worst team had the best game of his young career on Sunday night as the Sacramento Kings dumped the Phoenix Suns 94-89 in Sacramento. DaMarcus Cousins, who was the fifth overall draft pick in 2010 NBA Dr ... More >>

Mean Men

Suns try to ditch their average play against Kobe and crew

Scary Steve Nash Moment, Plus Monster Trade Over Weekend, as Phoenix Suns Split Two Road Games. Tonight: San Antonio Spurs

nba.com Big-man Marcin Gortat should give the Suns much-needed muscle in the middle.​What a weekend for the Phoenix Suns! Steve Nash lost all feeling in his limbs -- momentarily -- after a collision in the opening minutes of Friday's game with the Mavericks in Dallas. Then, the next ... More >>

Amar'e Stoudemire's Running Wild in Big Apple: Big Test Tonight

We were as frustrated at times as almost everyone else with Amar'e Stoudemire, whose mercurial career with the Phoenix Suns ended after seven seasons last June when he signed a mammoth deal with the New York Knicks. Mr. Stoudemire in previous incarnation​ His lack of defensive prowess, ... More >>

Phoenix Suns Stuffed By Portland Trailblazers For Third Straight Loss

nba.com/sunsGrant Hill gets double-teamed during the Phoenix Suns loss to Portland.​Steve Nash and the rest of the Phoenix Suns lacked both heart and hustle this past weekend as they allowed a fired-up Portland Trailblazers team to completely dominate Friday night's game at US Airways Center. As a ... More >>

Phoenix Suns Lose in Overtime to Memphis Grizzlies

www.nba.com/sunsJason Richardson: Went 1 for 11 from the field.​The Phoenix Suns lost their second game in a row and fell back to the .500 mark after losing in overtime at home to the 9-14 Memphis Grizzlies. The Suns held a 92-89 lead with 2.8 seconds left in regulation but let Rudy Gay sink a thr ... More >>

Backstreet Boys and New Kids on the Block Form One Gigantic Supergroup of Suck and Schedule US Airways Center Gig in June

PHOENIX - (June 30, 2011) After nearly two decades of hosting concerts and sporting events, the US Airways Center was completely and utterly destroyed this evening by what is being described as a "gigantic black hole of suck." According to witness reports, at approximately 7:30 p.m. this eveni ... More >>

Phoenix Suns Power Past Golden State Warriors With Improved Defense

nba.com/sunsJason Richardson powered past the Golden State Warriors for 25 points last night.​Don't look now, but the Phoenix Suns are on a roll. Okay, it's might only be a two-game win streak (which includes last night's 107-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena), but it's st ... More >>

Poke the Bear

The Suns take on Memphis

US Airways Center Upgrades Concession Menu

Photo courtesy of flickr.com/brianpatrick123​We know Phoenix Suns fans love their two free tacos from Jack in the Box when the team scores 99 points, but just in case the Suns don't do the deed, US Airways Center has several new menu options that may win fans over. Levy Restaurants and US A ... More >>

Phoenix Suns Lose Two of Three During Thanksgiving Weekend, Including Double-Overtime Loss to Chicago Bulls

Steve Nash has been working through the pain, but just can't carry the Phoenix Suns all by himself.​Steve Nash is hurting right now, badly. Back and heel issues are ailing the aging Phoenix Suns superstar, who's already plagued by lingering groin problems. And it's affecting his play. Nash battl ... More >>

Beside the Point

Is the sun setting for star basketballer?

Phoenix Suns Mauled By Charlotte Bobcats For Third Straight Loss. Up Next: Houston Rockets

Things haven't been going well for the Phoenix Suns, to say the least. They've lost five of their last 10 games, including Saturday night's 123-105 drubbing at the hands of the Charlotte Bobcats, and have amassed a paltry 6-7 record overall. Setting aside a pair of unexpected wins over Los Ange ... More >>

Phoenix Suns Take a Beating from Orlando Magic

www.nba.com/sunsGrant Hill: 21 points in a losing effort.​Well, that Florida trip didn't go so well for the Phoenix Suns, did it? Less than a week after knocking off the league's best team, the Los Angeles Lakers, on the road, the Suns were roughed up pretty bad by the Sunshine State's two franchi ... More >>

Feedback from the Issue of Thursday, November 18, 2010

LeBron James and the Miami Heat Slaughter a Hobbled Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns

Chris Bosh​Miami only had a three-point lead at the end of the first quarter last night against the surging Phoenix Suns, winners of three straight games, but the Heat didn't look back after that. Arguably, the entire second half was garbage time for LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, Chri ... More >>

Phoenix Suns Topple the Lakers and Usurped the Kings This Weekend

www.suns.com/getty imagesWhy is this man smiling?: Alvin Gentry has to happy to beat the Lakers on the road.​The Phoenix Suns put up 40 three-point attempts, and sank 22 of them, Sunday night in Los Angeles as the Suns upset the first-place Lakers 121-116. Turns out the 22 treys is one off an NBA ... More >>

Tempo Tantrum

Mirror images square off at US Airways Center

Slam Dunk: A Writer Explains His Hoax Regarding Steve Nash's Quitting the Suns

Phoenix Suns Upend Previously Unbeaten Atlanta Hawks In Nice Road WIn

Though the Beasts of the East (Miami Heat and Boston Celtics) have been stealing most of the headlines in this early part of the NBA season, the Atlanta Hawks went into yesterday's game against the Phoenix Suns without a loss.​That streak ended, as the Suns held on down the stretch for an exciting ... More >>

Setting Sun: Steve Nash's Quitting the Phoenix Suns to Enter Canadian Politics

Steve Nash: "I'll Be Prime Minister One Day," in Response to Story he is Leaving the Suns for Canadian Politics

Adios, eh?​In the aftermath of the New Times story, which revealed that Steve Nash was leaving the Suns this month to run for mayor of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada (Provide Link), the Phoenix Suns blanketed both their official Web site and the Internet with denials that their star point ... More >>

Phoenix Suns Nipped By Hated San Antonio Spurs In Playoff-Like Battle

It's so early in the season for us to call the Phoenix Suns 112-110 loss last night to their arch-rival San Antonio Spurs last night a game with "playoff-like intensity," but it was.​Both teams fought as if the game really meant something, not just one of 82 regular season games before the real se ... More >>

Phoenix Suns Provide A Valiant Effort, But Lose to Los Angeles Lakers Nonetheless

​The Los Angeles Lakers both demonstrated their dominance over the NBA's Western Conference and proved why they're the Phoenix Suns' biggest rivals by defeating Steve Nash and his crew 114-106 on Friday night during the Purple and Orange Gang's home opener at US Airways Center. But while the Suns ... More >>

Phoenix Suns Bounce Back from Opening-Night Loss to Knock Out Rival Utah Jazz

www.nba.com/sunsHakim Warrick: The new guy scores 18 off the bench for the Suns.​Of course, that sense of doom regarding the 2010-11 season that pervaded Suns Nation after the team's Tuesday's opening-night drubbing was a bit premature. On Thursday, the Phoenix Suns bounced back to beat the Utah J ... More >>

Lake Superior

Suns open regular season against (grrr) Kobe and crew

Hedo Turkoglu Ain't No Amar'e in Phoenix Suns Loss to Portland in Regular-Season Opener

canada.com Hedo Turkoglu under-whelms in his Suns debut.​With Amar'e Stoudemire playing for the New York Knicks this season, the big question was: How will new acquisition Hedo Turkoglu fare as the Phoenix Suns' new, star power forward? Can he be anywhere near the ... More >>

Shaq Hasn't Panicked Since 1981 -- So He Claims

www.bestweekever.com"The Big Shaqtus"​The amount hilarious nonsense that comes from the mouth of former Phoenix Suns big man Shaquille O'Neal is only rivaled by that of another former Suns star: Charles Barkley.Sir Charles is in the off-season from his gig as a TNT basketball commentator, so the g ... More >>

Lance Blanks Named As New General Manager Of Phoenix Suns

hoopslibrary.comThe Suns finally have a new GM​ The Phoenix Suns have finally named their General Manager. Lance Blanks, a former NBA player and experienced front-office executive, was named to the position yesterday afternoon. Blanks, 43, was the 26th overall pick in the 1990 NBA Draft and al ... More >>

Phoenix Suns Partial Schedule Released; Screwed Early By Scheduling Gods Again

hoopslibrary.com​ With all of the hype and attention surrounding the Miami Heat's new super-trio and all things LA, it may be easy to forget that there are 28 other teams in the NBA. Some of which are pretty good. A partial schedule was released last night including some marquee games and (amazin ... More >>

Amar'e Stoudemire Says He Would Have Stayed In Phoenix If Contract Had Been Longer (And Richer)

chi-ball.com Amar'e Stoudemire​As we all know, Amar'e Stoudemire is now a member of the New York Knicks. But STAT wanted to stay here in Phoenix, at least that's what he's saying now that he signed a huge contract. All the Suns had to do was offer him fully guaranteed five-year maximum con ... More >>

Amar'e Stoudemire Thanks Suns Fans In Full-Page Arizona Republic Ad

chi-ball.com Amar'e Stoudemire​Amar'e Stoudemire is no LeBron James when it comes to talent on the basketball court. But James may want to take note of Stoudemire's ex-team-etiquette after Amare took out a full page ad in the Arizona Republic this morning. (Amar'e, where's the love, where' ... More >>

Josh Childress Officially a Member of Phoenix Suns

thehoop.blogspot.com Josh Childress​After days of speculation and rumors, Josh Childress is officially a Phoenix Sun. The deal is a sign-and-trade with the Atlanta Hawks, who receive Phoenix's 2012 second-round draft pick. Childress, who played four seasons with the Hawks from 2004-08, has ... More >>

Phoenix Suns Add Another Player With Trade For Toronto's Hedo Turkoglu

nba.com Hedo Turkogl​The Phoenix Suns made another official move today. Hours after completing a sign and trade for Josh Childress, the Suns traded for Toronto Raptors forward Hedo Turkoglu. Leandro Barbosa and Dwayne Jones were sent to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Turkoglu.

Phoenix Suns Reportedly Acquiring Hedo Turkoglu, Josh Childress

nba.com Hedo Turkoglu​Well, it looks like the Phoenix Suns aren't taking the loss of Amar'e Stoudemire too hard. The word around the NBA, according to the Arizona Republic, is that the Suns are close to acquiring Hedo Turkoglu and Josh Childress in separate deals. If these deals happen, th ... More >>

A Sun No More: Amar'e Stoudemire Signs With New York Knicks

chi-ball.comAmar'e Stoudemire​ Amar'e Stoudemire is no longer a Phoenix Sun. After weeks of playing the waiting game (while already knowing the answer), Suns fans finally got the official news Monday afternoon. Stoudemire is headed for the Big Apple and the New York Knicks, signing a five-year ... More >>

Phoenix Suns Offer Contract To Channing Frye; Look To Keep Him In Phoenix

nba.com Channing Frye​The Phoenix Suns are looking to keep a big man in town. And his name isn't Amar'e Stoudemire. Nope, the Suns have reportedly offered Channing Frye a five year, $25 million deal to keep him in Phoenix.

Morning Poll: Do You Want Charles Barkley to be Suns' New GM?

​Arizona Republic columnist Dan Bickley planted the seed yesterday with an article suggesting that former Phoenix Suns star Charles Barkley was open to the idea of being the team's next general manager. The Suns have made no indication that they would even want "Sir Charles" to replace Steve ... More >>

Charles Barkley the Next GM of Phoenix Suns? You Gotta be Freakin' Kidding

www.eurthisandthat.com​The common reaction we've received this afternoon when we've told people that there's talk of former Phoenix Suns star Charles Barkley becoming the team's next general manager has been an overwhelming "pfff."In any event, the latest piece of sports gossip that's been cooked ... More >>

Steve Kerr Won't Be Back As Phoenix Suns GM Next Season

blog.newsok.com Steve Kerr​Steve Kerr is out as the Phoenix Suns director of basketball operations and general manager. The move, announced this afternoon by the team, shouldn't come as a big surprise to Suns fans. Kerr's contract was up June 30, and it wasn't looking like the former Arizo ... More >>

Amar'e Stoudemire Says Staying With Suns is "Plan A" -- As Long as "Plan A" Includes Six Years and About $125 Million

www.sportsbookgurus.com Amar'e Stoudemire wants the big bucks, but he probably won't get it from the Phoenix Suns.​Phoenix Suns big-man Amar'e Stoudemire continues to chirp about his future in the Valley and now says that remaining in Sand Land is his first choice, despite saying on Tuesday ... More >>

Morning Poll: Is Running DNA Tests on Your Significant Other's Underwear to Prove Their Cheating an Invasion of Privacy?

www.funnycorner.net​Yesterday, we found a Phoenix laboratory that offers "infidelity testing," which entails someone stealing a pair of their significant other's underwear and having spots, smudges, and stains tested for DNA. It's gross, we know. As off-putting as it sounds, apparently it's ... More >>

Morning Poll: Will Steve Nash Ever Win an NBA Championship?

www.usaplayers.com​The Phoenix Suns -- yet again -- failed to earn a spot in the NBA Finals after the Los Angeles Lakers put the nail in the team's playoff coffin on Saturday night but not before securing an NBA record for a certain point guard who can't seem to find his way to the Cha ... More >>