Archive for February, 2009

Roy’s 52 points powers Blazers over Suns

Brandon Roy established a career-high with 52 points and hit the go-ahead shot from beyond the arc with 1:01 remaining as Portland finally beat the Phoenix Suns, 124-119, at the Rose Garden.

John McCain a fan of Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash

Leave it to Shaquille O’Neal to upstage everyone else at the NBA All-Star Game. Shaq got into a playful mood during the pregame introductions.

Bam goes the dynamite

President Obama has been playing basketball since he was a kid, and it plays important role in his life, pals say.

McCain stresses sportsmanship with youths

Sen. John McCain met with 20 boys and girls selected by the NBA to the 2009 Junior NBA/WNBA national teams before the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday night.

Suns’ Porter could be out by Monday’s practice

Amare Stoudemire is not the only prominent employee of the Phoenix Suns facing an uncertain future.

ESPN John Hollinger on the Suns rebuilding process. A mess, one could add

Amid all the talks about possible trades, players leaving, the coach being fired and so on it’s easy to forget we’re about to witness the end of an era.

All-Star Game host Suns are dysfunctional bunch

February 13, 2009 - 6:56 p.m. The host team of the NBA All-Star game is a dysfunctional bunch.

NBA All-Star game puts Phoenix back in spotlight

Knock knock, nation. It’s Phoenix again _ you know, that desert city you keep hearing about.

Blazers will make an impact trade — could they cryogenically freeze Steve Nash?

I don’t think the Blazers were ever serious about trading for Amare Stoudemire. So don’t be fooled by the reports.

Mo Williams shows all-star form as Cavaliers defeat Suns 109-92

THE CANADIAN PRESS It took two injuries to get Mo Williams a spot on the Eastern Conference’s all-star team, but the Cleveland Cavaliers guard showed he belonged with the NBA’s elite Wednesday.

Suns’ Nash sits against Cavs

Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash sat out against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday due to various injuries.

Suns-Cavaliers Preview

Published: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 8:52 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 8:52 p.m. Despite one of his highest scoring games of the season, LeBron James was left frustrated after his …

What’s the deal?

Phoenix Suns managing partner Robert Sarver wanted answers. Who could blame him? The Suns, a 58-win-a-year powerhouse the past four seasons, had just lost at home to the Chicago Bulls — the same team whose …

Steve Nash Not Done Yet With an MVP Showing in Detroit

Great, If there was any doubt about Steve Nash’s ability to get his teammates involved, one has to look no further than the game where the Phoenix Suns defeated the Detroit Pistons in a 107-97 … by Thomas …

Multiple teams in Stoudemire mix

The Bulls are far from the only team talking with the Phoenix Suns about a trade for Amare Stoudemire.