Steve Nash News

In THE EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE, Jerry Brown writes “Steve Nash last talked to Shawn Marion in July, after trade rumors had “The Matrix” heading to Boston in a Kevin Garnett deal. via NBA.com

“One would think that anyone would want to play for Coach D’Antoni and with Nash but periodically, Stoudemire and Marion grumble about their roles and/or how much credit they receive (or don’t receive) for the team’s success.”

If you picked up a copy of Lindy’s Pro Basketball, then Shawn Marion’s trade request did not surprise you. via 20 Second Timeout

The Suns have had a long history of being a team that will “make the deal”. This theoretical deal, of course, is the deal where they will make a big trade in order to get better, or to fix the team. via The Rising Suns

Removing the slash from their name, the Hornets are officially back in New Orleans and primed for a big year. via HOOPSWORLD.com

“I’m called underrated so often”

There are few more perplexing NBA personalities than Shawn Marion . Even after spending the entire 2005-06 season with Marion’s Phoenix Suns for a book , I still find him a difficult guy to understand. via SI.com

“Are you out of your mind, dude?”

“You have a great organization, great ownership there. I don’t see no problems with playing there.” As you are no doubt aware by now, that is what Shawn Marion - ‘ the highest-paid player on the three-time … via MVN - Recent Articles

I don’t remember if there’s a specific Lakersblog bandwagon involving Shawn Marion, as y’all have started about 30 of them since this site’s inception. via Los Angeles Times

NBA Rookie of the Year Player News Rules are rules, the NBA says, fair or not. So the Phoenix Suns will face the San Antonio Spurs without Amare Stoudemire and Boris Diaw on Wednesday night in Game 5 of the … via CBS SportsLine

In China last year there was a celebrity auction organised by Yao Ming and NBA All Star, Steve Nash to raise money to help educate impoverished children. via Foot talk

As we await the opening of training camp, I took a look at our division to see what some our competitors have been doing. via MVN - Recent Articles

“We look forward to providing viewers across the country action-packed coverage of Canada’s NBA team”

The Raptors announced their 2007-08 broadcast schedule Wednesday, and for the second consecutive season, all 82 of the team’s regular-season games will be televised nationally. via The Globe and Mail

“You want [talent]. That’s not a bad problem. Doc’s such a good guy, he’ll find a way to make it work. But then again, I think KG will make it work. I had him in the Olympics and he was tremendous getting the guys together.”

If you’re a storied coach with success leading stars, don’t be surprised if Celtics coach Doc Rivers gets in touch with you. via The Boston Globe

“I’m going to go home and think it out”

The leadership of No. 13 stood tall once more. The roving talent of No. 3 proved too much for the opponent to handle. via HOOPSWORLD.com

“This team is dominated by perimeter and fast pace. I can’t really say I’m a runner.”

Greg Oden ’s agent Mike Conley Sr. to the Washington Post : “It’s not the end of the NBA. via Fox Sports

NBA Houston Rockets center Yao Ming scored 21 points to lead a Chinese all-star team over NBA charity gala all-star team 101-92 here on Friday. via Xinhuanet