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Kendall Marshall: My Game Needs Work

July 28, 2012

Rookie Kendall Marshall has landed in a great spot with the rebuilding Phoenix Suns; can he elevate his game to the next level? »Read More

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NBA PM: The Dallas Mavericks’ Master Plan

July 27, 2012

Dallas Mavericks President Donnie Nelson discusses the state of his team ... Another Phoenix Suns president resigns ... Three-team trade goes down, giving Minnesota Timberwolves room for Kirilenko  »Read More

Suns President Resigns After Nine Months

July 27, 2012

Rick Welts has not even been gone from the Suns for a year and the presidency of the franchise’s business side is changing again. Brad Casper, the former head of Dial Corp., resigned as... »Read More

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Dissecting the 2012-13 NBA Schedule

July 27, 2012

Next season's full schedule for all 30 NBA teams has been released. It's time for HOOPSWORLD to break it down. »Read More

Suns Re-Sign Shannon Brown

July 26, 2012

The Phoenix Suns have re-signed guard Shannon Brown. The contract is for two years with the second year partially guaranteed. Brown averaged 11 points and 2.7 rebounds in a career-high 23.7 minutes per game... »Read More

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NBA@2: The Post-Nash Era Begins In Phoenix

July 25, 2012

Suns GM Lance Blanks talks about rebuilding without Steve Nash ... Donatas Motiejunas excited to join Houston Rockets ... How Roy Hibbert got paid in Indiana. . . »Read More

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The NBA Summer League Must-Sign List

July 25, 2012

Who were this year's undrafted or unsigned players from Summer League who belong on the NBA's must sign list for training camp? »Read More

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NBA AM: Utah Jazz Quietly Having Strong Summer

July 25, 2012

The Utah Jazz have added solid veterans to their young core. Paul Millsap feels the team can emerge as a sleeper in the West. »Read More

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Hornets to Acquire Robin Lopez?

July 24, 2012

The New Orleans Hornets have worked hard on executing a sign-and-trade for Suns RFA center Robin Lopez, but the deal hasn’t come together. The Phoenix Suns want to keep Lopez, but sides are still... »Read More

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NBA Summer League: Buyer’s Remorse?

July 24, 2012

These notable young players, including Cleveland's Dion Waiters, didn't live up to expectations over the course of the 2012 NBA Summer League. »Read More

Report: Suns to Sign P.J. Tucker

July 24, 2012

Over the five years since he last was in the NBA, P.J. Tucker has seen players come into leagues in six other countries with an expectation for success before struggling to find their roles... »Read More

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HOOPSWORLD Week In Review

July 22, 2012

HOOPSWORLD looks back at some of the top stories from the NBA this week! »Read More

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Las Vegas Summer League Day 9: Studs, Duds

July 22, 2012

The penultimate day of Summer League play is in the books. Here are Day 9's Studs and Duds... »Read More

Source: Brown Returning to Phoenix Suns

July 21, 2012

The Phoenix Suns have re-signed guard Shannon Brown to a two-year, $7 million deal, a source told ESPN The Magazine’s Chris Broussard. Brown averaged a career-high 11 points per game last season, his first... »Read More

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Las Vegas Summer League Day 8: Studs, Duds

July 21, 2012

Who shined in Day 8 of Las Vegas Summer League? Who struggled? »Read More

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Gentry Isn’t Worried About Suns’ Roster

July 19, 2012

Despite major offseason changes, Alvin Gentry isn't concerned about the Phoenix Suns' new-look roster. »Read More

Coach: Marshall has ‘a long ways to go’

July 18, 2012

Suns first-round pick Kendall Marshall had an inauspicious debut, looking unsure of himself and showing first-game jitters. “He’s got a long ways to go. I think he knows that,” Suns assistant coach and summer-league... »Read More

Suns Making Room to Pursue O.J. Mayo?

July 16, 2012

The Suns have waived Josh Childress using amnesty provision, sources say. Possibly making room for OJ Mayo. via Brian Windhorst via Twitter »Read More

Suns, Marshall Contract Not Finalized

July 16, 2012

Suns first-round pick Kendall Marshall stood next to teammates on the court as the National Anthem blared from the Cox Pavilion loud speakers in Las Vegas on Sunday. “I guess they didn’t have his... »Read More

Report: Suns Acquire Luis Scola

July 15, 2012

The Phoenix Suns have won the amnesty auction for former Houston Rockets forward Luis Scola, according to sources with knowledge of the auction outcome. The NBA’s 30 teams were notified shortly after 5 p.m. ET... »Read More

Hornets to Match Offer For Eric Gordon?

July 14, 2012

Although Eric Gordon proceeded with his exit plan after expressing his desire to play for the Phoenix Suns, the Hornets are expected to match the Suns’ four-year, $58 million offer sheet today to retain... »Read More

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Recapping The NBA Trades

July 11, 2012

With more trades on the horizon, HOOPSWORLD takes a look at the deals that have already gone down. »Read More

Will Suns Bring Back Shannon Brown?

July 11, 2012

The Suns will consider bringing back Shannon Brown, who averaged a career-high 11.0 points (15.8 as a starter) on a one-year deal with Phoenix last season. via Paul Coro of the Arizona Republic »Read More

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Best of Who’s Left in NBA Free Agency

July 10, 2012

While the most notable free agents have already come to terms, who are the quality players and steals left on the market? »Read More

NBA Sunday: Ray Allen Signing Overrated

July 8, 2012

Ray Allen will help the HEAT next season, but he doesn't make "The Big Three" into a "Big Four"... Eric Gordon and Nic Batum are misunderstanding the restricted free agency process... Could Spain beat... »Read More

NBA Free Agent Scorecard

July 7, 2012

Free agent deals in the NBA have been coming in fast since July 1 and the pace could pick up as we head toward Wednesday. »Read More

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NBA Saturday: Free Agency Rumors, The Next Tier

July 7, 2012

With the top free agents already having deals in hand, the attention will now shift to the next tier of players. Here’s the latest »Read More

Phoenix Suns to Target Lou Williams?

July 7, 2012

When New Orleans matches Phoenix’s max offer for Eric Gordon, don’t be surprised if Suns set their sights on free agent G Lou Williams. via Sam Amick via Twitter »Read More

Suns Withdrew Qualifying Offer to Brooks?

July 7, 2012

Apparently, the ‪#Suns‬ withdrew a qualifying offer on Aaron Brooks & made him an unrestricted free agent. via Paul Coro via Twitter »Read More

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NBA Debate: Should They Match The Offers

July 6, 2012

The offers keep pouring in for some of the 2012 restricted NBA free agents, the question is should their home teams match? »Read More

NBA AM: Nash A Laker, Is Howard Next?

July 5, 2012

The Los Angeles Lakers consummated a deal to get Steve Nash. Can they get Dwight Howard too?... Suns get some business done ... Hasheem Thabeet and The Thunder... Jeremy Lin gets offers... Aaron Brooks... »Read More

Report: Steve Nash Headed to Lakers

July 5, 2012

The Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns have agreed to a sign-and-trade for Steve Nash, according to sources close to the situation. The Suns will receive the Lakers’ first-round picks in 2013 and 2015... »Read More

Goran Dragic, Suns Have Verbal Deal?

July 5, 2012

The Phoenix Suns, moving quickly after trading face of the franchise Steve Nash, have reached terms on a contract with point guard Goran Dragic, according to sources with knowledge of the deal. Sources told... »Read More

Will Grant Hill Follow Nash to Lakers?

July 5, 2012

Sources told ESPN.com that (Steve) Nash will try to convince longtime teammate Grant Hill, one of his closest friends in the game, to join him with the Lakers. ESPN The Magazine’s Ric Bucher reported... »Read More

Sources: Suns, Beasley Agree to Terms

July 5, 2012

The Phoenix Suns have agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent Michael Beasley on a three-year deal worth $18 million, according to sources close to the situation. The two sides met on Wednesday afternoon... »Read More

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Steve Nash to the New York Knicks?

July 4, 2012

Reports of the New York Knicks and Phoenix Suns nearing completion of a Steve Nash sign-and-trade surface.  »Read More

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Free Agency Bargains and Busts

July 4, 2012

Which of the free agency signings so far will actually earn the money they're getting? Conversely, which players are being paid entirely too much? »Read More

Mavs May Pursue Steve Nash, Jeremy Lin

July 4, 2012

The Dallas Mavericks’ point guard priorities are now shifting to 39-year-old and former Mav Steve Nash and one-time Mavs Summer League hand Jeremy Lin, sources told ESPN.com’s Marc Stein. Sources say the Mavs will... »Read More

Sources: Hornets to Match Gordon Offer

July 4, 2012

The New Orleans Hornets plan to match the maximum four-year, $58 million offer sheet free-agent guard Eric Gordon received from the Phoenix Suns, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. The Hornets had always indicated they... »Read More

Source: Lakers Enter Hunt for Steve Nash

July 4, 2012

While the Toronto Raptors and New York Knicks have made strong pushes for free-agent guard Steve Nash, the Los Angeles Lakers have quietly entered the fray for the 38-year-old guard and are making a... »Read More

Fields Offer Really About Steve Nash?

July 4, 2012

The NBA can be a cutthroat business where it’s imperative to look out for your own interest above all else and the Toronto Raptors made a bold statement to that effect Tuesday. By making... »Read More

Eric Gordon To Sign Max Offer Sheet With Suns

July 3, 2012

Eric Gordon, one of the most highly-touted free agents of the summer, has agreed to sign a maximum offer sheet with the Phoenix Suns. Details inside... »Read More

Coro: Suns, Goran Dragic to Meet Today

July 3, 2012

A former ‪#Suns‬ favorite, Goran Dragic, returns to Phoenix tomorrow as a free agent. Houston is the leader but other teams are giving chase. via Paul Coro via Twitter »Read More

Knicks Pitch Sign-and-Trade to Steve Nash?

July 2, 2012

The Knicks opened free agency yesterday with a little more hope after coach Mike Woodson, owner James Dolan and their front-office contingent had an audience with Steve Nash and the club got the Suns... »Read More

Sources: Raptors Offer Nash 3-Year Deal

July 2, 2012

The Toronto Raptors have offered free agent point guard Steve Nash a three-year, $36 million contract, according to sources. Nash, a two-time NBA MVP, has spent the past eight seasons with the Phoenix Suns,... »Read More

Suns, Beasley Talk; Eric Gordon Next

July 2, 2012

(Steve) Nash’s price tag could tie up most of the Suns’ salary cap space. The Suns are prepared to use the available space elsewhere with President of Basketball Operations Lon Babby, General Manager Lance... »Read More

Coro: Phoenix Interested in O.J. Mayo

July 2, 2012

The Suns also have some interest in O.J. Mayo, the Memphis shooting guard who was drafted one pick after Beasley in 2008. Like Minnesota with Beasley, Memphis declined to make the qualifying offer to... »Read More

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NBA: 2012 Value Free Agents

July 1, 2012

Who are some of the best bargains, by position, of this year's NBA free agent class? »Read More

Suns won’t Offer Nash 3-Year Deal?

June 30, 2012

The Suns’ interest in retaining (Steve) Nash does not come at all costs, setting up a possible parting where both sides can shrug and say they tried to stay together. The Suns do not... »Read More

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#13: Kendall Marshall

June 28, 2012

With the 13th overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft, the Phoenix Suns selected Kendall Marshall of North Carolina. »Read More

Sources: Suns to Pursue Ray Allen

June 28, 2012

The Phoenix Suns have surfaced as serious contenders to sign Boston Celtics free agent Ray Allen, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. Allen, 37, is willing to explore offers beyond Boston. The Suns – regardless... »Read More

Sources: Nash Will Have Plenty of Options

June 28, 2012

Steve Nash sounds interested in listening to all his suitors when he officially becomes a free agent on Sunday. Nash is expected to be courted by the Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets,... »Read More

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NBA@2: Suns Prepare For Life After Steve Nash?

June 27, 2012

Is the sun setting on Steve Nash's time in Phoenix? ... NBA Draft: Arnett Moultrie ... Donnie Walsh, Kevin Pritchard sitting pretty in taking over for Bird, Morway . . . »Read More

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Top 10 NBA Free Agents

June 26, 2012

The top NBA free agents are anxiously waiting for July 1 and for teams to start vying for their services. »Read More

Steve Nash to Toronto Gaining Momentum?

June 25, 2012

Meanwhile, several NBA personnel executives have confirmed that the (Steve) Nash-to-Toronto rumors may have real traction. “I’ve been hearing that from people that would know,” said one Western Conference sharpie, sounding very much like... »Read More

Suns May Target Felton, Dragic, Gordon

June 24, 2012

There are point guards the Suns could pursue in free agency too, like one who has struck their interest (Portland outcast Raymond Felton) and one they traded to Houston (Goran Dragic). The Suns could... »Read More

Phoenix Suns Looking for Talent at #13

June 17, 2012

The Suns might need the franchise’s next point guard soon. They also are putting a priority on finding a wing scorer who can create his own shot. Those are needs, but the Suns’ most... »Read More

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NBA@2: NBA Draft Combine Trade Rumors

June 8, 2012

Thomas Robinson looks like a lock to go #2, but which team will he play for? ... NBA Draft Combine: Darius Johnson-Odom ... NBA Draft Combine: Marcus Denmon ... »Read More

Suns Searching for Perimeter Scorer

June 6, 2012

For most of last season, the Suns rotated four players on the wings — Grant Hill, Jared Dudley, Shannon Brown and Michael Redd. Only Dudley will not be a free agent in July. Because... »Read More

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NBA AM: Kendall Marshall, The Playmaker

June 4, 2012

UNC's Kendall Marshall could be the best playmaker in the 2012 NBA Draft... Wake me when its a series... Expect many suitors for Steve Nash... The Magic update... NBA Chats at 11am, 3pm... »Read More

Phoenix Suns to Pursue Deron Williams?

June 3, 2012

The Suns have started planning for life after Steve Nash if their two-time MVP opts to come to New York or heads to Toronto when he becomes a free agent on July 1. Brooklyn... »Read More

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NBA AM: Suns’ Top Priority, Re-signing Steve Nash

May 30, 2012

The Phoenix Suns enter the offseason at a pivotal crossroads, but one thing is clear their top priority is re-signing Steve Nash  »Read More

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NBA PM: Lakers Facing Real Tax Issues

May 24, 2012

Despite their TV deal, the LA Lakers are facing some difficult financial reality that will likely lead to a Pau Gasol deal. »Read More

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Top 5 NBA Postseason Comebacks

May 21, 2012

The Los Angeles Clippers have been on the right and wrong side of historic comebacks in the last few weeks, but was either game among the best playoff comebacks ever? »Read More

Bill Cartwright won’t Return to Suns?

May 19, 2012

The Suns plan to match offers to restricted free agent Robin Lopez in July but would have someone different mentoring the center if he returns next season. After four seasons with the Suns, assistant... »Read More

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