Stoudemire returns, Suns use defense to beat Partizan Belgrade 111-80 in preseason openerOctober 7th, 2009 Stoudemire returns, Suns easily beat PartizanPHOENIX — Amare Stoudemire scored 12 points in his first game in eight months, and the Phoenix Suns used a strong defensive effort to beat Partizan Belgrade 111-80 on Tuesday night in their preseason opener. The Suns, who insist they will improve their defense this season, held the Serbian team to two field goals in the second quarter — none in the first nine minutes — and outscored them 35-15 in the period.
D'Antoni says he'll stay patient and positive, even if Knicks loseSeptember 30th, 2009 Even if he loses, D'Antoni says he'll stay patientSARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Mike D'Antoni could be forgiven if he sometimes catches himself daydreaming of Steve Nash and Amare Stoudemire executing the perfect pick-and-roll.
With Shaquille O'Neal experiment behind them, Steve Nash and Suns looking to turn up heatSeptember 30th, 2009 After Shaq experiment, Suns ready to go full speedPHOENIX — With the failed Shaquille O'Neal experiment in their rearview mirror, the Phoenix Suns plan to put the pedal to the metal and hope for the best. The Suns begin training camp with "a clear vision of how we're going to play," Steve Nash said at the team's media day on Monday.
2-time NBA MVP Steve Nash signs 2-year, $22 million extension with SunsJuly 27th, 2009 Nash signs 2-year, $22 million extension with SunsPHOENIX — Steve Nash thought about leaving the Phoenix Suns after this season. But after mulling other options, Nash realized there were no guarantees of winning an NBA championship elsewhere.
Agent confirms Nash agrees to 2-year, $22 million extension with SunsJuly 20th, 2009 Agent: Steve Nash agrees to 2-year extensionPHOENIX — Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns have agreed on a two-year, $22 million contract extension, his agent said. Bill Duffy confirmed the agreement Monday in an interview with The Associated Press.
Person familiar with negotiations tells AP Nash agrees to 2-year extension with SunsJuly 20th, 2009 AP source: Steve Nash agrees to 2-year extensionPHOENIX — Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns have agreed on a two-year, $22 million contract extension, a person close to the negotiations said. The person confirmed the agreement Monday, requesting anonymity because the official announcement hadn't been made.
Suns want to see healthy Stoudemire before offering a contract extensionJuly 15th, 2009 PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns want to see how Amare Stoudemire returns from eye surgery before offering him a contract extension. The All-Star forward missed the rest of the season after a Feb.
Grant Hill decides to stay with Suns instead of signing with Celtics or KnicksJuly 10th, 2009 Grant Hill decides to stay with SunsNEW YORK — Grant Hill is staying with the Phoenix Suns. Hill decided to remain in Phoenix on Friday, rather than join a title contender in Boston or a rebuilding team in New York.
Stoudemire puzzled by Suns' plans, isn't sure about extensionJuly 9th, 2009 Stoudemire puzzled by Suns' plansPHOENIX — Amare Stoudemire is puzzled by the Phoenix Suns' plans, and isn't sure he'd want to stay with the team unless they are figured out. Stoudemire said Wednesday he is ready for next season, five months after eye surgery.
Hello, Cleveland: Shaq introduced by Cavaliers, says he's here to win ring for LeBronJuly 2nd, 2009 Shaq is a Cavalier, and wants a ring for the KingINDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Shaquille O'Neal has one purpose in Cleveland: bring an NBA title to LeBron James and the Cavaliers. "My motto is very simple," the 15-time All-Star center said Thursday.
Shaq arrives: Shaquille O'Neal tours Cavaliers' hq, gets physical following blockbuster tradeJuly 2nd, 2009 Shaq arrives in ClevelandCLEVELAND — Shaquille O'Neal took his first look at his new basketball home. The 15-time All-Star center toured the Cavaliers' suburban practice facility and took his physical on Wednesday, one day before he is formally introduced as superstar LeBron James' newest teammate.
Shaq arrives: Shaquille O'Neal introduced as LeBron's teammate on the CavaliersJuly 2nd, 2009 Shaq introduced as a CavalierINDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Shaquille O'Neal has joined his Cleveland teammates — and says he can help them win a title. Acquired in a trade last week with the Phoenix Suns, O'Neal was introduced Thursday as a Cavalier before cheering young fans at the team's suburban practice facility.
Cavaliers get Shaquille O'Neal from Suns, two people with knowledge of deal tell APJune 25th, 2009 AP Source: Cavs acquire Shaq from SunsCLEVELAND — LeBron and Shaq: Two of the NBA's biggest stars are now teammates. The Cleveland Cavaliers completed a blockbuster trade Thursday, bringing superstar center Shaquille O'Neal from the Phoenix Suns to play with current MVP LeBron James, two people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.
Report: Suns trade Shaq to Cavs for Wallace, Pavlovic, draft pick and cashJune 25th, 2009 Report: Suns trade Shaq to CavsPHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns have traded Shaquille O'Neal to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Ben Wallace, Sasha Pavlovic, a second-round draft pick and cash, according to a Yahoo! Sports report. The deal, one day before the NBA draft, had been rumored for months.
Shaquille O'Neal trade could have Suns, with No. 14 pick, looking to go big again in draftJune 25th, 2009 After Shaq trade, Suns could go big again in draftPHOENIX — The impending trade of Shaquille O'Neal to the Cleveland Cavaliers could have the Phoenix Suns looking to go big in Thursday night's draft. Multiple sources told The Associated Press early Thursday that the Suns had agreed to trade O'Neal to Cleveland for center Ben Wallace, guard Sasha Pavlovic, a second-round draft pick and $500,000 in cash.
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