Despite impressing through a road-heavy start (seven of 11), this week the Suns have their ceiling set to one below the Lakers. Were it not for that loss, they'd probably be ranked #1 ahead of the Hawks. You'd think they'd have a stretch at home but eight of the next 11 are away games.
Perkins: Q's Change RemarkableMiami HEAT swingman Quentin Richardson has become a good defensive player in Miami - apparently all he needed was direction. Plus, other quick hits!
5 Things We Learned In The NBA This WeekChoosing Ron Artest over Trevor Ariza a good idea after all for Lakers?... Allen Iverson drama in Memphis... Brandon Jennings turning heads in Milwaukee... And much more!
Life of a Rookie: Earl ClarkPhoenix Suns' rookie big man Earl Clark has faced the harsh reality in the NBA that he simply isn't ready to play yet. But he's taking it all in stride.
Week 1 Report Card: The WestSenior Writer Travis Heath gives week one grades to every team in the NBA's Western Conference.
NBA At 2: Early MIP Favorite?Channing Frye has found new life in Phoenix, and is an early favorite for Most Improved Player ... Danny Ainge talks about the importance of Rondo's extension ... First Look!
NBA At 2: Kerr Pleasantly SurprisedPhoenix Suns GM Steve Kerr talks about the future of Amar'e Stoudemire and the surprising start for his team ... Pau Gasol's return pushed back ... First Look!
NBA PM: Suns Starting HotWho should be given credit for the hot start of the Phoenix Suns?...The NBA’s new rims…Some early season fun stats…HOOPSWORLD chats.
Up Close with Amar'e StoudemireAmar'e Stoudemire of the Phoenix Suns talks about getting his game back - recovering from the eye injury.
NBA Sunday: Rubio and EuropeWill Ricky Rubio play for New York, Minnesota, or some European club next season? ... Did Phoenix draft the wrong guy? ... Re-signing McDyess will be tough...
Rumors: What's Next?Looking forward to the Lottery, NBA Draft and free agency . . .
Sunday Scoop: Dunleavy on Hot SeatIs Mike Dunleavy's job not as safe as once suspected? ... Amar'e makes his return to Suns locker room... Twitter confusing the dickens out of NBA coaches...
Deadline WatchAmar'e Stoudemire and Chris Bosh both have seen rumors lately sending them to Chicago, but that's only the start of league buzz leading up to the trade deadline.
Sunday Scoop: The Amar'e SweepstakesFour teams front-running for Amar'e... Wizards GM comments about availabilty of Caron and Antawn... Clippers looking to move Baron?
Rumors: Attendance Holding FirmDespite trouble in the economy, NBA attendance has held firm . . . 2009 free agency crunch . . . Clipper updates
Fantasy: Stock ReportFor some unfortunate General Managers, their investments in the fantasy stock market have nearly crashed like Wall Street itself. But for the fortunate, the returns have been lucrative. Let’s check in around the league and see who has been a bull and who’s been a bear.
Fantasy: Tracking Trends From Week 6The Suns are fading, the Warriors aren't putting up enough of a fight, and no coach is safe. Just another week in the never-boring world of the fantasy hoops junkie.
Box Score Blitz 4/16/08The season drew to a close with a slew of memorable statistical showings, none more exciting than that of all-grown-up Kevin Durant.
Box Score Blitz 4/14/08The HEAT and Knicks bottomed out, the Bucks kept falling, and the Warriors finished with a whimper on an unusually eventful Monday night.
Box Score Blitz: 4/11/08Who won the Kobe-CP3 MVP showdown? Meanwhile Miami makes secure the worst record. The Boxscore Blitz has those stories and much more.
Arena: US Airways Center
(19023) Arena Build Date: 1/1/1992 Year Founded: 1968 Owner: Robert Sarver President: Steve Kerr General Manager: Steve Kerr Head Coach: Alvin Gentry Assistant Coaches: Bill Cartwright, Dan Majerle, Igor Kokoskov, John Shumate Number of NBA Titles: 0 Number of Playoff Appearances: 28 Forbes 2007 Franchise Value: $452 million Forbes 2007 Revenue: $148 million Purchase Price: $401 million (2004) Developmental League Team: Iowa Energy
