Suns' Shaq to miss game vs. Pacers
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:47:01 PST)
PHOENIX (Ticker) - Shaquille O'Neal will not play Wednesday when the Phoenix Suns host the Indiana Pacers.
Shaq sidelined by back ailment
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:23:36 PST)
Shaquille O'Neal missed the Phoenix Suns' game Wednesday night against the Indiana Pacers because of a back injury. O'Neal, averaging 17.2 points and 9.0 rebounders, was replaced by rookie Robin Lopez in the Suns' starting lineup. Coach Terry Porter said Shaq was experiencing "a lot of discomfort." "He can't move around," Porter said.
Suns Team Report
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:10:05 PST)
For the second time in as many games and the fifth time this season, a Suns player was ejected Friday night.
Three days after Amare Stoudemire was sent off in Memphis, Matt Barnes was kicked out with the Suns up 20 points and just 4:36 left to play. Barnes, who left the arena without talking to reporters, has now tied Stoudemire for the team—and league—lead with two ejections.
Barnes got his first technical in the second period before being sent off by referee Brian Forte for arguing an off-the-ball foul. Shaquille O'Neal also has one ejection this season, that one for a flagrant foul.
"There is no need for Matt in that situation—we're up by 20 points—to be complaining about a call," Suns coach Terry Porter said.
Suns' Richardson apologizes for DUI arrest
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:12:22 PST)
Phoenix Suns guard Jason Richardson apologized Tuesday for creating a "distraction" after being accused of driving under the influence of alcohol. A citation filed in court says the ex-Michigan State star was stopped by a Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community police officer in the early morning of Dec.
Power Poll: It's official ... NBA no-longer two-team show
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:07:53 PST)
One thing that seemed certain before the season started was this: Every week, when formulating the poll, the...
Suns release G Brown
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:16:01 PST)
Dee Brown's tenure with the Phoenix Suns lasted less than two weeks.
Phoenix Suns release G Dee Brown
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:26:31 PST)
The Phoenix Suns have released Dee Brown less than two weeks after signing him to fill the team's need for a backup point guard. Brown appeared in two games for Phoenix and averaged 2.5 points and 1.5 assists. Brown was signed by the Suns on Dec. 24 after appearing in 17 games with the Washington Wizards to begin the season.
BDL NBA Power Rankings: Bringing in the New Year
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:50:11 PST)
The BDL NBA Power Rankings combine two parts Cactus Juice with one part flippant observation to create the most...
Report: Suns' Richardson accused of DUI
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:37:04 PST)
Phoenix Suns swingman Jason Richardson was accused of driving under the influence of alcohol, according to the Arizona Republic on Monday.
Suns guard Richardson cited for DUI in Phoenix
(Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:32:55 PST)
Suns guard Jason Richardson is facing charges of driving under the influence of alcohol in an American Indian tribal community in metropolitan Phoenix. A citation filed in court says the ex-Michigan State star was stopped by a Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community police officer in the early morning of Dec.
Stoudemire leads Suns past Clippers
(Fri, 02 Jan 2009 21:20:46 PST)
Winning doesn't always satisfy a coach and his players. That was the case with the Phoenix Suns on Friday night. After Amare Stoudemire scored 23 points and the Suns extended their winning streak to three and dealt the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers their sixth consecutive loss, 106-98, neither coach Terry Porter nor his players were happy.
Suns recall Tucker from D-League
(Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:13:12 PST)
The Phoenix Suns recalled swingman Alando Tucker from the Iowa Energy of the NBA Development League on Friday. The 6-foot-6 Tucker was assigned to Iowa on Dec. 26 and appeared in two games for the Energy. Tucker, who was selected by Phoenix in the first round of the 2007 draft, scored 22 points in six games for the Suns last season.
Jennings' transition to Europe a slowing process
(Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:32:00 PST)
Brandon Jennings is serving as a test case for getting around the NBA's high school rule.
Shaq passes Oscar for eighth place on all-time scoring list
(Tue, 30 Dec 2008 22:21:02 PST)
Shaquille O'Neal continued his climb up the NBA's all-time scoring charts Tuesday, moving past Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson for eighth place in league history.
Suns F Stoudemire ejected
(Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:27:02 PST)
Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire was ejected after picking up consecutive technical fouls late in the second quarter of Tuesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Suns G Steve Nash sits out with back spasms
(Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:38:53 PST)
Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash sat out Tuesday night's game against the Memphis Grizzlies because of back spasms. Nash, a two-time NBA MVP and six-time All-Star, left Monday night's game against Oklahoma City when his back started acting up in the first quarter. He had two assists and no points when he left the game, which the Suns won 110-102.
Suns G Nash out for Tuesday's game
(Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:09:02 PST)
Phoenix Suns point guard Steve Nash has been ruled out for Tuesday's game at Memphis.
BDL NBA Power Rankings: Look who's looking up
(Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:05:38 PST)
The BDL NBA Power Rankings combine two parts champagne with one part flippant observation to create the most...
NBA Power Poll: Lakers bump Celtics from top spot
(Tue, 30 Dec 2008 08:26:42 PST)
Who deserves to be at the top of the latest NBA Power Poll? The Christmas Day game tells the story.
Suns guard Steve Nash leaves with back spasms
(Mon, 29 Dec 2008 21:02:35 PST)
Two-time MVP Steve Nash doesn't expect the back spasms that forced him out of Phoenix's game Monday night at Oklahoma City to be a long-term problem. Nash played nine minutes before his bad back flared up and he had to leave the Suns' 110-102 win against the Thunder. "The negative is that I didn't get to contribute, but the positive is I didn't have one incident that jarred it and it was a huge...
’08 NBA stories: Feeling green
(Mon, 29 Dec 2008 07:19:00 PST)
Kobe and Team USA found gold, but the Celtics' return to championship form stole the show.
Lakers-Celtics earns highest rating in 4 years
(Fri, 26 Dec 2008 12:13:01 PST)
The Christmas Day game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics was the highest rated regular-season NBA game in four years. The rematch of last season's NBA finals earned a 5.3 fast national rating on ABC, the network said. The rating for the Lakers' 92-83 victory, which snapped Boston's 19-game winning streak, was 51 percent higher than the 3.5 mark for last year's late Christmas game...
Open thread: Spurs at Suns
(Thu, 25 Dec 2008 10:30:27 PST)
San Antonio Spurs : 18-10, 88.4 possessions per game (27 th ), 107.8 points scored per 100 possessions (12 th...
