Archive for September, 2007

Fleming: Why Is It Always Marion?

Today it was reported the Phoenix Suns entertained the theory of sending Shawn Marion to Utah for Andrei Kirilenko, but talks never went beyond talking. via HOOPSWORLD.com

Phoenix Destination Guide

“Phoenix is the solar-plexus chakra of the earth . . . . People come here to cleanse themselves.”

Text by Lisa Lombardi Photo by Dan Vermillion Arizona’s capital rises to a new level of year-round appeal. via National Geographic Traveler

Suns talked Marion trade with Jazz

Paul Coro The Arizona Republic Sept. 11, 2007 08:22 AM The Suns and Utah Jazz tossed around the idea of a trade sending Shawn Marion to Utah for Andrei Kirilenko last month but they did not move pass the stage … via Arizona Republic

Suns Broadcaster Al McCoy Receives Media Award

With his induction into the Hall of Fame coming this week, check out Suns’ long time broadcaster Al McCoy’s top play calls. via NBA

Smack: Stoudemire gets in the game

“I have no idea where they got that from.”

Yesterday saw some of the Dime crew out in San Diego, hanging with Amare Stoudemire while he wraps up some business for Sony’s NBA 08 video game. via Fox Sports

3 Suns head for China game

“I’m very happy this is going to happen”

A trio of Suns, including two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash, 2006-07 NBA sixth man of the year Leandro Barbosa and first-round draft pick Alando Tucker, will play against against Yao Ming and the Chinese National … via Arizona Republic

Smack: What a waste

“The line that just killed everyone here was the one where [Magloire] said if they get there (to Beijing) he would show up. Man for man, everyone said at that time, - We don’t want you.’”

We’ve mentioned it before , but after seeing how good Kobe and LeBron have been this summer, it warrants another mention: How have the Lakers and Cavs done nothing to improve their rosters when they’ve got the … via Fox Sports

Suns rejuvenated by time off

“I got too uptight last year . . . over everything”

Now that a playoff nightmare has been put to bed, it soon could be the year of the rising Suns. via Arizona Republic

Buck Harvey: Short in size and in luck - Hammon as another Nash

“No NBA officials and no Robert Horry”

“We’d like to repay the favor,” the Phoenix coach had joked before the game. And then that very thing happened. via MySanAntonio.com