Warriors suspend Stephen Jackson for 2 games for 'conduct detrimental to the team'October 10th, 2009 Warriors suspend Jackson for 2 gamesOAKLAND, Calif. — Golden State Warriors swingman Stephen Jackson has been suspended for two exhibition games for conduct detrimental to the team.
Monta Ellis scores 24 points to lead Warriors to 110-91 win over Lakers at the ForumOctober 10th, 2009 Ellis' 24 points ruins Lakers return to the ForumINGLEWOOD, Calif. — Monta Ellis scored 24 points and the Golden State Warriors ruined the Los Angeles Lakers return to the "Fabulous" Forum with a 110-91 preseason victory Friday night.
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.
Morrow scores 21 points in Warriors win over ClippersOctober 4th, 2009 Morrow leads Warriors past ClippersOAKLAND, Calif. — Anthony Morrow scored 15 of his 21 points in the first half and the Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Clippers 108-101 on Sunday night in the preseason opener for both teams.
Golden State loses forward Wright to left shoulder injuryOctober 3rd, 2009 Warriors' Wright hurts shoulder againOAKLAND, Calif. — Golden State Warriors forward Brandan Wright injured his shooting shoulder during practice Friday and could miss extended time.
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.
Shumate named assistant coach of Phoenix SunsAugust 25th, 2009 Gentry adds Shumate to Suns staffPHOENIX — John Shumate will join Alvin Gentry's coaching staff with the Phoenix Suns. The team announced on Monday that Shumate would be the Suns' fourth assistant coach.
Warriors trade for George, sending Belinelli to the RaptorsJuly 30th, 2009 Warriors acquire George from TorontoOAKLAND, Calif. — The Golden State Warriors have acquired guard-forward Devean George and cash from the Toronto Raptors for guard Marco Belinelli.
Suns reach agreement with Frye, signing set for TuesdayJuly 14th, 2009 PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns have reached a contract agreement with free-agent center Channing Frye. The team scheduled a news conference Tuesday to introduce the former University of Arizona star.
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.
Warriors sign top pick Stephen Curry, star guard from DavidsonJuly 9th, 2009 Warriors sign top pick Stephen CurryOAKLAND, Calif. — Stephen Curry, the seventh overall pick in last month's NBA draft, has signed with the Golden State Warriors.
Don Nelson: Surprise draft choice Stephen Curry won't be traded by WarriorsJune 27th, 2009 Nelson: Curry will stay with WarriorsOAKLAND, Calif. — Stephen Curry can get comfortable with the Golden State Warriors.
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.