“Would everybody please leave Britney alone.”
January 18, 2008, 2:31 PM by Jeremy Sandler Ever wanted to know exactly what Steve Nash’s locker looks like? Well now everyone with access to the Internet is being welcomed inside the Phoenix Suns’ locker room … via National Post
And the primo play came in the fourth quarter to boot, usually the time where wins and losses are solidified. via Lakers Blog
“It’s interesting that we sit around talking about the possibly trading Pau and nobody finds anything wrong with that. But when Pau says, ‘Hey, maybe I’d like to go to a contending team,’ then he’s disloyal to do that. I never took it that way.”
It won’t be easy, but teams can try to pry Amare from Suns The trade deadline is roughly one month away, so discussions about who’s available and what it would take to pry them off a roster are about to get hot … via CBS SportsLine.com
The Phoenix Suns continue their visit to Los Angeles with a game tonight against the Lakers. via KTVK Phoenix
According to oddsmakers, it will be a showdown between Boston’s Kevin Garnett, Cleveland’s LeBron James, the Lakers’ Kobe Bryant and Orlando’s Dwight Howard for the NBA most valuable player award this season. via Los Angeles Times
“You got to make a commitment to this style of basketball”
This is an odd place to talk Suns basketball, 2,600 miles or so from US Airways Center, not far from the frigid splash of the North Atlantic Ocean. via Arizona Republic
Sam Cassell broke out of a shooting slump in a big way Tuesday night, scoring 32 points to lead the Clippers past Phoenix, 97-90, at Staples Center, knocking the Suns out of first place in the Western … via Los Angeles Times
“There aren’t many guys as big and long as he is with great hands and a good touch. When you add a guy like that to the rotation, the impact is huge. He clogs up the middle on defense and is an attractive option on offense.”
This trip to Los Angeles is a two-game journey for the Suns, who dutifully reported that their sole focus is currently on tonight’s meeting with the 10-23 Clippers, who they have already beaten three times this … via East Valley Tribune
“He’s an unbelievable player when he uses all his weapons, and when he’s aggressive he’s a fantastic talent”
Jerry Brown , Tribune Boris Diaw said he didn’t do anything different Saturday night. via East Valley Tribune
Steve Nash scored 26 of his season-high 35 points in the second half and the Suns beat the Milwaukee Bucks in Phoenix for the 20th consecutive time, 122-114, on Saturday night. via WSET ABC 13
Suns’ fans haven’t had a chance to see Grant Hill show off his usual game attire yet, but now that he’s had an appendectomy, they should get used to seeing the injury-prone vet in street clothes. via RotoRob
“It’s not something that looms. But when you lose, it puts it back out there.”
The Phoenix Suns are whatever you want them to be, depending on your predisposed notions, perhaps even the tint of your glasses. via ESPN
“His stomach is still a little uneasy, but it’s not nauseous anymore, it isn’t flu-ish anymore. He got back to more of a normal diet. He anticipates being here for shootaround tomorrow and hopefully going tomorrow night.”
Matt Paulson , Tribune The Suns remained a sick and injured basketball team on Friday, but expectations are they will have all their bodies, with the exception of forward Grant Hill, available for Saturday … via East Valley Tribune
“Jose is proof that if you work on your game, you can get better, and none of us thought Jose could be this type of player. We all knew he had talent, but a lot of guys have talent that don’t get it done.”
Jose Calderon has made a case for inclusion into the 2008 NBA all-star game in New Orleans. via Slam Sports
Friday, January 11, 2008; Page E07 Isiah Thomas avoided a suspension by the NBA , even though the league said yesterday there was contact between the Knicks coach and the official who threw him out of a game. via The Washington Post
