NBA Today
(Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:43:06 PST)
Suns Team Report
(Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:05:39 PST)
The Suns and the Spurs are the only two NBA teams that have won at least 30 home games in each of the last four seasons. But at this rate, the Suns aren't going to get there this year.
After back-to-back home losses to Eastern Conference teams they have dominated with regularity (Miami and New Jersey), the Suns are an unsightly 4-5 on their home floor—a complete reversal from their 7-2 mark on the road.
"I think on the road we've played with more energy and focus," Suns coach Terry Porter said. "I don't know why that is. Granted, we've played some tougher teams at home. But from an energy standpoint, we have more of a 'me against the world' mentality on the road.
"We haven't come out well and let the crowd get into games, although tonight was an exception.
Former NBA standout Rodney Rogers hurt in ATV fall
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:09:33 PST)
Former NBA standout Rodney Rogers was hospitalized after getting injured while riding an all-terrain vehicle. The North Carolina Highway Patrol said Monday that Rogers was four-wheeling in the woods in rural Vance County north of Raleigh on Saturday when he fell off the vehicle. A patrol spokesman said Rogers was taken by helicopter to Duke University Hospital in Durham.
BDL NBA Power Rankings: Brandon Roy, Blazers keep rising
(Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:10:32 PST)
The BDL NBA Power Rankings combine two parts Dewar's 12 with one part flippant observation to create the most...
Harris' 47 points lead Nets over Suns
(Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:43:59 PST)
Devin Harris was on the attack and the Phoenix Suns had no defense for him. Harris scored a career-high 47 points, including 21 in the fourth quarter, and the New Jersey Nets ended their 14-game losing streak at Phoenix by rallying to beat the Suns 117-109 Sunday night. The Nets had not won at US Airways Center since their first visit in 1993, but they used a late run to overcome the Suns.
Stoudemire expresses frustration with Suns' offense
(Sat, 29 Nov 2008 05:38:54 PST)
After Friday's loss to Miami, Phoenix Suns power forward Amaré Stoudemire expressed unhappiness with his...
Nash out with right thigh injury
(Fri, 28 Nov 2008 17:07:36 PST)
Steve Nash sat out Friday night's Phoenix Suns game against the Miami Heat with a bruised right thigh. The two-time league MVP was injured Wednesday when he collided with Minnesota's Kevin Love during the Suns' 110-102 victory. Rookie Sean Singletary replaced Nash, who's averaging 14.3 points and 8.0 assists per game, in the starting lineup.
Suns G Nash out vs. Heat
(Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:51:02 PST)
Phoenix Suns point guard Steve Nash will sit out Friday's game against the Miami Heat with a thigh contusion.
Marion returns to Phoenix, where Shaq awaits Heat
(Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:44:53 PST)
Shawn Marion was a fan favorite in Phoenix for many years, a stalwart of the run-and-gun Suns teams that were perennial playoff contenders. But his return to Phoenix will be overshadowed by a 7-foot-1 guy who, well, overshadows just about everything. When Marion and the Miami Heat visit the Suns on Friday night, it'll be the first time Shaquille O'Neal sees the Heat since the trade that brought...
LeBron loving ride on his magical free-agent tour
(Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:42:00 PST)
LeBron James made this much clear during his stop in New York: He's already looking forward to July 1, 2010.
BDL NBA Power Rankings: Nuggets rising, Raptors diving
(Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:55:27 PST)
The BDL NBA Power Rankings combine two parts Crystal Pepsi with one part flippant observation to create the...
TBJ Ep. 345: Suns, Pistons, 'Epic Vale' poetry, chapulas and more
(Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:15:00 PST)
As most of you know, I co-host a daily NBA podcast at The Basketball Jones . This season, for reasons unknown,...
Shaq-Phil Jackson hug and make up
(Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:23:07 PST)
Phil Jackson stood in a dim hallway amid a semi-circle of reporters, talking about how difficult it is to box...
Sources: Coach K to be offered Olympic job again
(Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:18:00 PST)
Jerry Colangelo plans to meet with Mike Krzyzewski to pitch defending U.S. gold medal in 2012 Games.
Trading Shaq brightened future for Lakers
(Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:28:00 PST)
With Shaquille O'Neal no longer filling the lane or their payroll, the Lakers have had room to grow.
NBA Power Poll: Ranking teams, sizing up rookies
(Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:56:41 PST)
After Anthony Morrow put up 37 points in his first start for the Warriors, it only seemed right to take a closer look at the rookies in this week's Power Poll.
USA Basketball to move from Colorado to Arizona
(Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:48:15 PST)
USA Basketball is moving its headquarters from Colorado Springs, Colo. to the Phoenix suburb of Glendale, adding to the city's growing roster of sports facilities. The Glendale City Council on Tuesday approved a memorandum of understanding for the project, which will include USA Basketball's executive offices, a multi-court training facility and a 150-room hotel.
Lakers' coach Jackson fires back at Shaq
(Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:21:05 PST)
Shaquille O'Neal blamed coach Phil Jackson for the creative tension that inspired a rather public feud between...
