Steve Nash News

The 2012 NBA draft is right around the corner, and there are some teams really feeling the heat.

The Mavericks will attempt to trade Odom this offseason, according to ESPN . Any team that has him on its roster can buy him out for $2.4 million, or it will have to pay the full $8.2 million he is scheduled to make next season.

While our beloved Suns are off taking nice vacations, we are still slaving away, attempting to provide you all with first class Suns coverage.

After a year in which he averaged 19.1 points and 5.5 assists, third-year point guard Brandon Jennings might seem to be a pretty good candidate for a contract extension in Milwaukee-he is eligible for one this offseason.

Jason Kidd has made it clear he wants to play again in 2013, even though he will turn 40 years of age in March of next season.

When Suns President of Basketball Operations Lon Babby discussed the state of the franchise this week, he slipped one shocker into the address.

Talking Free Agency: A There is going to be a larger than usual number of teams with cap space this July - 13 teams could clear significant room if they opt for it.

NBA free agency: that time of year when superstars depart for greener pastures or, more appropriately, bigger, more attractive cities.

There are a few statements that must be remembered this year in any conversation about changing the team going into next season.

Odom was a member of the USA Basketball 2010 World Championship team that won a gold medal in Turkey, and Colangelo told the Las Vegas Review-Journal that he is under consideration for the USA squad that will compete this summer at the London Olympics.

Keeping Steve Nash just got much tougher for the Phoenix Suns if president of basketball operations Lon Babby is to be taken at his word.

Suns President of Basketball Operations Lon Babby assured everyone of that Tuesday but that was not the question.

't an easy goal, and it is quite rare that a player actually has the look of a great NBA player before he even makes it into the league.

Here is our daily look around the NBA - links to stories worth reading and notes to check out - done in bullet point form.

Steve Nash is an unrestricted free agent, and according to USA Today NBA writer J. Michael Falgoust, Nash is going to bolt to a contender.