Warriors earn 104-101 win over Suns in outdoor exhibition gameOctober 10th, 2009 Warriors top Suns in outdoor exhibition gameINDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Anthony Morrow scored 30 points off the bench and the Golden State Warriors defeated the Phoenix Suns 104-101 in an outdoor exhibition game on Saturday night at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
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.
Coyotes assistant coach Dave King goes home after trip to hospitalSeptember 23rd, 2009 Coyotes assistant coach home after hospital tripGLENDALE, Ariz. — New Phoenix Coyotes assistant coach Dave King has been released from a Seattle-area hospital after undergoing a battery of tests.
Phoenix Suns agree on contract buyout with swingman Sasha PavlovicSeptember 15th, 2009 Suns buy out contract of Sasha PavlovicPHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns reached an agreement on a contract buyout with swingman Sasha Pavlovic, who was acquired from Cleveland as part of the trade that sent Shaquille O'Neal to the Cavaliers. Terms of the buyout were not disclosed Tuesday.
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.
Montana college coach hires identical twin brother as assistant coachJuly 17th, 2009 Montana college coach names twin brother to staffHELENA, Mont. — Take a look down the Carroll College men's basketball bench this fall, and you might think you're seeing double.
Channing Frey comes home to play for SunsJuly 15th, 2009 PHOENIX — Channing Frye grew up cheering for the Phoenix Suns. Now he'll play for them.
Phoenix Suns sign first-round draft pick Earl Clark to contractJuly 11th, 2009 Suns sign first-round pick Earl ClarkPHOENIX — First-round draft pick Earl Clark has signed a contract with the Phoenix Suns. Terms of the deal were not disclosed Friday, but under the NBA rookie salary scale Clark could make about $1.47 million in his first year as the 14th overall pick.
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.
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.
Phoenix Suns shift training camp from Tucson to San DiegoJune 22nd, 2009 Suns move their training camp to San DiegoPHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns will hold this season's training camp at the University of San Diego. The Suns said Monday that the camp will run from Sept.
Sacramento Kings choose Paul Westphal to be next coachJune 10th, 2009 Kings choose Paul Westphal to be next coachThe Sacramento Kings reached an agreement in principle with Paul Westphal late Tuesday night to be their fourth new coach in just over three years. Westphal, a longtime NBA player and coach, went 267-159 during parts of seven seasons leading the Phoenix Suns and Seattle SuperSonics.
Raptors hire former Memphis coach Marc Iavaroni as assistant to Jay TrianoJune 5th, 2009 Raptors hire Iavaroni as assistant to TrianoTORONTO — The Raptors have hired former Memphis Grizzlies coach Marc Iavaroni as an assistant to Jay Triano and are parting ways with assistants Mike Evans and Gord Herbert. The Raptors also announced on Friday that Alex English will return for his sixth season with Toronto, his eighth as an NBA assistant.