Archive for August, 2009

Early turnout good sign for Suns

The Suns staff has planned training-camp conditioning tests for the players to run that will be repeated daily if required times are not hit.

Report: Nash steamed at Shaq for lifting reality TV idea

The new reality television show staring Shaquille Oa Neal, Shaq Vs., has a big Canadian connection.

Stoudemire hints at leaving Suns

If 300 colorful letters arrive at the Suns office soon, imploring the Suns to keep Amare Stoudemire, the impetus came Tuesday at Martin Luther King Jr.

Phoenix Suns: 30 Teams in 30 Days

Since Nash has arrived, the team has seen some of the best years in franchise history, including two of its three seasons with 60-plus wins.

Shaq, Nash feuding?

Reports surfaced on Thursday that former teammates Shaquille O’Neal and Steve Nash were in a current feud over O’Neal’s television show “Shaq Vs.” O’Neal, now a Cleveland Cavalier, had his show debut on Tuesday with him competing against Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in a 7-vs.-7 drill.

Shaq says Nash’s TV show idea different from his

Don’t call him the Big Rip-off: Shaquille O’Neal says ex-teammate Steve Nash’s idea for a TV show was “slightly different” from “Shaq VS.” At an appearance Saturday to promote an upcoming episode in which he’ll swim against Olympic star Michael Phelps, O’Neal said: “Everyone in America has similar ideas.

Nash and Rocca run the two-man game on a Millionairea

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Shaq steals Steve Nash’s idea for reality TV show

The Arizona Republic is reporting that Shaq stole the idea for his reality show from former teammate and Phoenix Suns point guard Steve Nash.

Former Blazer Channing Frye will keep honeymoon short

Former Trail Blazer Channing Frye, who signed with Phoenix this summer, will play in his hometown in the 2009-10 season.

Nash to hang with Vince and the boys on HBOa s a oeEntouragea

August 11th Last week, it was New England Patriots’ quarterback Tom Brady on the small screen, joining the cast of HBO’s popular Sunday night show ” Entourage “. This week, it’s Steve Nash ’s turn.

Nash scores points in Hollywood

George Segal, Steve Nash, Entourage star Kevin Connolly and director Doug Ellin.

Lute made Arizona Basketball a family

Posted by Michael Schwartz on August 9th, 1:28 am The face of Arizona basketball churned out Suns GM Steve Kerr and center Channing Frye.

NBA practice jersey ad suggestions

August 3rd Last week the NBA announced it will allow teams to sell ads on their practice jerseys.

Coro: Further analysis of the Suns’ schedule

Suns fans can rejoice in their team’s declining stature. A non-playoff season and trading Shaquille O’Neal has taken a hit to the Suns’ national telecast profile, although few lottery teams still receive 18 ABC, ESPN and TNT games without having a No.

Whalen, Jones lead Sun to 83-65 win over Shock

Lindsay Whalen scored 22 points, Asjha Jones had 20 and the Connecticut Sun snapped a three-game losing streak with a 83-65 win over the Detroit Shock on Sunday.