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Dec 7, 2007 10:24 PM CST

Nash Dishes Win For Suns Over Wizards

Visiting Bulls win fourth straight vs. Detroit; Knicks lose again

(Newser) - "Awesome" was the word that Phoenix's coach used to describe his team's offense after a big win Wednesday; tonight's game qualified too, as Steve Nash had 19 assists in a 122-107 victory over the Washington Wizards, reports AP. Phoenix got 27 points from Amare Stoudemire, and the team shot...

Nash, Suns Shine Bright Over Toronto

Dec 5, 2007 11:03 PM CST

Nash, Suns Shine Bright Over Toronto

Barbosa nets 35 points against the Raptors, still sans Bosh

(Newser) - Defense didn't rule in Toronto tonight as the Phoenix Suns scored 45 points in the third quarter of a 136-123 victory over the Raptors. And, no, that was not in overtime. Canadian native Steve Nash had 18 assists and as usual pushed the Suns in transition all night. "They...

With Bell Back, Suns Slip Past Magic, 110-106

Dec 1, 2007 5:37 AM CST

With Bell Back, Suns Slip Past Magic, 110-106

Phoenix's bench is just three men deep in much-needed win

(Newser) - The Phoenix Suns ended a two-game skid with last night's 110-106 victory over the better team from Florida, in part thanks to the return of Raja Bell. Bell drained four threes and ended with 20 points to help keep Phoenix on top despite Dwight Howard's boggling 30 points and 23...

Rockets Eclipse Suns 100-94

Nov 29, 2007 4:01 AM CST

Rockets Eclipse Suns 100-94

Slow pace favors Houston, Phoenix can't stifle Yao

(Newser) - Houston's best chance to beat the Suns last night was to hold them under 100 points, a feat made easier by Phoenix's uncharacteristically slow pace. With Yao Ming playing at a comfortable jog and Steve Nash handing out a season-low six assists, the Rockets cruised to a 100-94 victory, reports...

Warriors Blaze Past Suns 129-114

Nov 27, 2007 6:24 AM CST

Warriors Blaze Past Suns 129-114

Monta Ellis and Stephen Jackson post personal bests in Golden State's win

(Newser) - A 45-point first quarter for the Warriors led to a 129-114 victory over the Suns last night, restricting Phoenix's win streak to eight games and handing the resurgent Golden State its sixth win in the last seven games. Stephen Jackson beat his season high with 32 points, and Monta Ellis...

Blazing Suns Win 8th Straight

Nov 24, 2007 5:31 AM CST

Blazing Suns Win 8th Straight

Clippers' early lead vanishes as Phoenix comes back 113-94

(Newser) - The Phoenix Suns added an eighth game to their NBA-best win streak last night with a 113-94 win over the unfocused Clippers, reports the Arizona Republic. For the Suns the victory was a team effort that included three double-doubles; for the Clippers, the loss battered the team's already depleted ranks.

'Melo, Nuggets Thrash Flailing Bulls 112-91

Nov 21, 2007 4:19 AM CST

'Melo, Nuggets Thrash Flailing Bulls 112-91

Mavericks rally to beat Raptors, Suns quash a Kings comeback

(Newser) - Carmelo Anthony had 26 points, Allen Iverson had 22, and Marcus Camby grabbed 20 rebounds for Denver in last night's 112-91 domination of Chicago, reports the Tribune. For the Bulls, who have "a lot of things to address," the high scorer was Joakim Noah, the rookie whose 16...

After $180K Fine, Marbury Returns

Nov 15, 2007 12:48 AM CST

After $180K Fine, Marbury Returns

Disgruntled guard emphasizes feud is with Thomas alone

(Newser) - After losing his starting job and leaving the team, Stephon Marbury returned to the Knicks for their road game against the Clippers. Marbury had learned on the plane to Phoenix that he would be backing up second-year veteran Mardy Collins and subsequently stormed back to New York; the Knicks denied...

Truant Marbury: Zeke Okayed Departure

Nov 14, 2007 12:33 AM CST

Truant Marbury: Zeke Okayed Departure

Knicks fall to Suns 113-102 after guard mysteriously scrams

(Newser) - Stephon Marbury's career with the Knicks may be close to over, as the mercurial point guard left the team in the midst of a West Coast road trip and flew back to New York, saying Isiah Thomas had agreed that he could do so. Thomas disputed Marbury's account, saying he...

Celtics 5-0 After Brushing Off Nets 112-101

Nov 11, 2007 5:04 AM CST

Celtics 5-0 After Brushing Off Nets 112-101

Trail Blazers, Suns, Raptors also winners in NBA action

(Newser) - The Boston Celtics were explosive out of the gate this season and kept up that pace in last night's 112-101 defeat of the New Jersey Nets, the Boston Herald reports. The big three came through as usual, with Paul Pierce sinking 28 points, Ray Allen putting up 27 and Kevin...

Nash Turns Off the Heat

Nov 9, 2007 11:16 PM CST

Nash Turns Off the Heat

Leads Suns to victory with fourth quarter heroics

(Newser) - Despite a season high 25 points for Shaquille O'Neal, and a lead that grew as large as twelve points, the Miami Heat remain winless after last night, thanks largely to the efforts of Steve Nash. The two time MVP went on a tear late in the fourth, scoring 11 straight...

Smith Leads Upstart Hawks Past Suns

Nov 7, 2007 10:36 PM CST

Smith Leads Upstart Hawks Past Suns

Clippers Cassell drops 35 on Pacers, 76ers roll over Bobcats 94-63

(Newser) - Atlanta is offering some early season validation to the many pundits who picked them as a sleeper this season. The Hawks beat the Suns 105-96 to give the young squad another victory over a 60-win club from last year, after upsetting Dallas on opening night. Atlanta was led by Josh...

Suns Drive Past Bobcats 115-83

Nov 6, 2007 10:54 PM CST

Suns Drive Past Bobcats 115-83

Eight Phoenix players reach double figures in rout

(Newser) - Three different Suns scored 16 points and eight reached double figures as Phoenix rolled over Charlotte 115-83. Phoenix’s All-Star center Amare Stoudemire sat out his second consecutive game with a sore knee, but it didn’t matter because Charlotte’s offense didn’t show up. The Bobcats shot an...

Matrix to Become a Laker?

Sep 27, 2007 5:40 AM CDT

Matrix to Become a Laker?

Marion wants out of Phoenix; Los Angeles trade looks likely after Kobe approves

(Newser) - Shawn Marion, having agitated for a trade out of Phoenix, is being considered by Los Angeles; he would replace Lamar Odom as Kobe's sidekick, a move meant in part to placate the disgruntled Lakers superstar. SportingNews.com reports that both Kobe and Marion are amenable to the deal—the sticking...

Disgraced Ref Breaks Silence, Says He's Sorry

Aug 17, 2007 8:36 AM CDT

Disgraced Ref Breaks Silence, Says He's Sorry

Donaghy retreats to Fla. home to await sentencing, possible other charges

(Newser) - Tim Donaghy spoke directly to the press yesterday for the first time since the scandal surrounding the ex-NBA ref broke, but with his sentence pending and reports of possible charges in other jurisdictions swirling, he wasn't able to say much. "I'm very sorry about what happened," the confessed...

Blazers Buy
Out Francis

Jul 12, 2007 6:23 AM CDT

Blazers Buy Out Francis

Portland gives the faltering guard free agency for $30 million

(Newser) - The Trail Blazers bought out Steve Francis's contract yesterday, handing the guard roughly $30 million of the $33.6 million due for his remaining two years. Portland acquired the 30-year-old former All-Star in a deal with the Knicks, who dished out Francis and Channing Frye for Zach Randolph, Dan Dickau,...

Sun Also Rises for Grant Hill

Jul 6, 2007 4:15 AM CDT

Sun Also Rises for Grant Hill

Phoenix bolsters three-spot, signs injury-plagued, seven-time All-Star

(Newser) - After a promising run in Detroit, followed by a disappointing, injury-ridden tenure in Orlando, Grant Hill will compete toward the sunset of his career in Phoenix. There, he will supplement lanky smooth-passing Frenchman Boris Diaw at the small forward position. Hill's agent emphasized that Hill was more focused on contending...

KG in Phoenix, LA Rumors

Jun 19, 2007 4:27 AM CDT

KG in Phoenix, LA Rumors

Minnesota surreptitiously shops 2004 MVP

(Newser) - After winning 65 games during the past two years, the Timberwolves are quietly assessing the trade value of intense, lanky power forward Kevin Garnett, 31. Garnett led the league in efficiency in 2007 and may be a suitable exchange for Phoenix phenom Amare Stoudemire, 24, who successfully returned from microfracture...

Kobe Wants Out of Los Angeles

May 30, 2007 3:42 PM CDT

Kobe Wants Out of Los Angeles

Fed up with losing team, Bryant says "There's no other alternative."

(Newser) - Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant, on a tear ever since the team was knocked out of the playoffs, finally lost it on a New York radio show today and declared that he wants to be traded. The 28-year old shooting guard is frustrated with the team—which has not won a...

Understaffed Suns Set Just Short of Victory

May 17, 2007 8:17 AM CDT

Understaffed Suns Set Just Short of Victory

Amare-less Phoenix blows lead, trails San Antonio 3-2

(Newser) - The Phoenix Suns, minus their two best big men, squandered their home-court advantage last night, dropping game 5 of a hotly contested playoff to the Spurs, 88-85. Serial gamemakers Amare Stoudemire and Boris Diaw sat the game out on a controversial suspension for leaving their bench out of turn in...