Archive for October, 2008

Bordow: Suns can’t change themselves overnight

Steve Nash played 34 minutes against the San Antonio Spurs Wednesday. “Thirty-four minutes is about right for him,” coach Terry Porter said.

Stoudemire, Suns beat Spurs in Porter’s debut

San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan argues that he was fouled during the second quarter of their NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns in San Antonio, Wednesday, Oct.

All on line for Suns’ GM Steve Kerr

Steve Kerr has a golden image. It will be tested in the coming months. As the Suns brace for a new season, it is his reputation on the line.

Suns have tough early schedule

It’s not even a prediction to say no team will start the season like the Suns. When Phoenix tips off with a Wednesday game at San Antonio and a Thursday home opener against New Orleans, it will be the first of …

Nancy Snow: The Triumph of Melo

On Friday, October 17, a crowd of nearly 20,000 packed the Carrier Dome to cheer the likes of Anthony, Iverson, Shaquille O’Neill, and other stars like Steve Nash and Amari Stoudemire who did not play, but who …

Stoudemire dislocates finger in Suns’ win

Amare Stoudemire scores 17 points before dislocating his left pinky and the Phoenix Suns, with their regulars together for the first time, beat the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder 102-93 tonight.

Roundtable: Are Nash and the Suns done?

In looking ahead to the new NBA season, TSN put together a roundtable of basketball experts to answer some key questions.

2008-09 Phoenix Suns Preview

With former head coach Mike D’Antoni now in New York, the Phoenix Suns will change their style of play under new mentor Terry Porter.

Nash listed as doubtful for tonight’s preseason game against…

Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash is listed as doubtful for tonight’s preseason home game against Charlotte after suffering another mild sprain to his right ankle in yesterday’s practice.

Suns’ Nash sprains ankle again

Suns coach Terry Porter hoped to use the team’s final three preseason games this week as dress rehearsals with regular-season starting lineups and rotations in place.

Nash injury gives rooks chance

NBA point guard training just entered Phase 2. Suns guard Steve Nash’s sprained right ankle put it there.

Porter has Suns focusing on better defense

While the focus of his first Suns training camp has tilted heavily toward the defensive end, coach Terry Porter said the lack of attention to offense has an easy explanation.

Hill’s shot lifts Suns, but Nash hurts ankle

Grant Hill made an 18-foot jump shot with 5.6 seconds left, and the Phoenix Suns beat the Atlanta Hawks 102-100 in a preseason game Wednesday night.

Suns’ Nash sprains ankle in exhibition

Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash left Wednesday night’s pre-season game against the Atlanta Hawks after spraining his right ankle.

Suns’ Barnes had tough times after mother passed away

Most of Leandro Barbosa’s teammates can only imagine what he’s been going through as he kept a two-week vigil at a Brazilian hospital with his seriously ill mother.