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Heat apologize to Amare for 'extinguish' remark
The Miami Heat issued a statement Thursday apologizing to the New York Knicks and Amare Stoudemire for Miami's arena announcer mocking the forward when he fouled of Wednesday's playoff game.

Heat apologize to Amar'e over comment
The Miami Heat and public-address announcer Michael Baiamonte are apologizing to Amare Stoudemire and the New York Knicks for a comment about how the forward was ''extinguished from the game'' when he fouled out of Game 5 of the teams' Eastern Conference first-round series.

Heat apologize to Stoudemire over comment (Yahoo! Sports)

MIAMI (AP) The Miami Heat and public-address announcer Michael Baiamonte are apologizing to Amare Stoudemire and the New York Knicks for a comment about how the forward was ''extinguished from the game'' when he fouled out of Game 5 of the teams' Eastern Conference first-round series.

Anthony helps Knicks end 13-game playoff skid (Yahoo! Sports)

NEW YORK (AP) Carmelo Anthony made the big shots at the end. Amare Stoudemire provided a spark right from the start.

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For a night, Carmelo Anthony and Amare Stoudemire outrank LeBron James and Dwyane Wade.

Melo, Amare star as Knicks top Heat, stay alive
Carmelo Anthony scored 41 points, Amare Stoudemire had 20 points and 10 rebounds in his return from a cut hand, and the New York Knicks snapped an NBA-record, 13-game postseason losing streak by beating the Miami Heat 89-87 Sunday.

Anthony helps Knicks end 13-game playoff skid (Yahoo! Sports)

NEW YORK (AP) Carmelo Anthony scored 41 points, Amare Stoudemire had 20 points and 10 rebounds in his return from a cut hand, and the New York Knicks snapped an NBA-record, 13-game postseason losing streak by beating the Miami Heat 89-87 Sunday in Game 4 of their first-round series.

Amare starts Game 4 despite stitched up hand
A stitched up Amare Stoudemire will start for the New York Knicks on Sunday in Game 4 of their series against the Miami Heat.

Knicks' Amar'e starting Game 4 vs. Heat
Amare Stoudemire will start for the New York Knicks in Game 4 of their series against Miami, six days after cutting his hand punching a fire extinguisher case.

Stoudemire starting Game 4 for Knicks vs Heat (Yahoo! Sports)

NEW YORK (AP) Amare Stoudemire will start for the New York Knicks in Game 4 of their series against Miami, six days after cutting his hand punching a fire extinguisher case.

Amare to start Game 4 despite stitches in hand
A stitched up Amare Stoudemire will start for the New York Knicks on Sunday in Game 4 of their series against the Miami Heat.

Amare practices, game-time call for Game 4
New York Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire practiced in full on Saturday and is a game-time decision for Game 4 of the Knicks-Miami Heat series on Sunday.

Down 3-0, Knicks hope Stoudemire can play Sunday (Yahoo! Sports)

GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) Interim coach Mike Woodson thinks Amare Stoudemire is going to play for the New York Knicks on Sunday in Game 4 against the Miami Heat.

Amare runs, dunks but calls himself 'doubtful'
Amare Stoudemire said he's doubtful to play on Sunday, even though interim coach Mike Woodson was more optimistic.

Stoudemire rests, hopes to suit up in Game 4
Amare Stoudemire still hasn't picked up a basketball since Monday night, when he injured his hand by hitting the glass encasing of a fire extinguisher at America Airlines Arena in Miami.

Stoudemire 'upset with myself' for hand cut
Speaking for the first time since he injured his hand after hitting the glass case surrounding a fire extinguisher after Game 2 of the Knicks-Heat series, Amare Stoudemire called the incident an "unfortunate" one that resulted in unintended consequences.

Stoudemire: 'Great chance' back for Game 4
Amare Stoudemire says there's a "great chance" he can play in Game 4 of the Knicks' series against Miami on Sunday despite cutting his left hand on a fire extinguisher case.

Amar'e: 'Great chance' of playing Game 4
Amare Stoudemire says there's a ''great chance'' he can play in Game 4 of the Knicks' series against Miami on Sunday despite cutting his left hand on a fire extinguisher case.

Stoudemire: 'Great chance' of playing in Game 4 (Yahoo! Sports)
GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) Amare Stoudemire says there's a ''great chance'' he can play in Game 4 of the Knicks' series against Miami on Sunday despite cutting his left hand on a fire extinguisher case.

Short-handed Knicks brace for Heat in New York (Yahoo! Sports)
GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) Amare Stoudemire and Iman Shumpert are sidelined. Jeremy Lin isn't back yet.

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Amare Stoudemire's self-inflicted injury left the Knicks headed home down 2-0 in a beaten and bloody state

Gutierrez: The Stoudemire-Anthony pairing won't work
Shattered glass, bloodied hand and a twosome that wasn't meant to be

Source: Half of Amare's hand 'just hanging off'
A left hand laceration will force Amare Stoudemire to sit out Game 3 of the New York Knicks-Miami Heat Heat first-round playoff series and may sideline him for the remainder of the series.

Stoudemire cuts hand, Miami beats Knicks 104-94 (Yahoo! Sports)

MIAMI (AP) Amare Stoudemire draped a towel over his left hand as he walked into the privacy of the New York Knicks' training room an hour after the game, needing a sanctuary from prying eyes.

Jazz ready to give Parker 'a hard foul or two' (Yahoo! Sports)

SAN ANTONIO (AP) The NBA playoffs are not even a week old, and already there have been last-second thrillers in Oklahoma City, an All-Star suspended for bumping a ref, a stunning comeback in Memphis and Amare Stoudemire smashing a glass case with his fist.

AP Source: Knicks' Stoudemire to miss Game 3 (Yahoo! Sports)

NEW YORK (AP) Amare Stoudemire will miss Game 3 of the Knicks' playoff series against the Heat after cutting his left hand, a person with knowledge of the situation said Tuesday.

Source: No hurt ligaments, tendons for Amare
A source with knowledge of the injury told ESPNNewYork.com Tuesday that Amare Stoudemire suffered no ligament or tendon damage in his left hand.

Wade's 25 carries Heat past NY, 104-94 (Yahoo! Sports)

MIAMI (AP) Amare Stoudemire walked out of the visiting locker-room showers late Monday night with one towel wrapped around his waist, another over his left hand.

Stoudemire injures hand following Game 2 loss
Amare Stoudemire suffered lacerations on his left hand after the New York Knicks' loss to the Miami Heat on Monday night, a team spokesman confirmed.

Knicks and Heat set to renew a playoff rivalry (Yahoo! Sports)

MIAMI (AP) LeBron James started thinking about what a playoff opener against the New York Knicks would mean a few days ago. Amare Stoudemire started talking about taking down the Miami Heat a few months ago.

Knicks rest Melo, Chandler, Davis in final game
Looking towards the upcoming NBA playoffs, the New York Knicks rested three starters and planned to limit Amare Stoudemire's minutes Thursday night in the season finale against the Charlotte Bobcats.

Knicks to sit 3 starters in finale vs. Bobcats (Yahoo! Sports)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Looking towards the upcoming NBA playoffs, the New York Knicks rested three starters and planned to limit Amare Stoudemire's minutes Thursday night in the season finale against the Charlotte Bobcats.

Knicks hold off Clippers to stay tied for 7th seed (Yahoo! Sports)

NEW YORK (AP) JR Smith scored 21 points, including a rally-stopping jumper with 31 seconds left, and the New York Knicks held on to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 99-93 on Wednesday night and close in on the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference.

Knicks' Stoudemire will return before playoffs
Amare Stoudemire will return to the Knicks' lineup Friday against the Cavaliers, he told Yahoo! Sports on Thursday.

Knicks install Stoudemire in starting lineup
Amare Stoudemire will return to the New York Knicks on Friday night after a nearly month-long absence due to a back injury.

Cavaliers stun playoff-bound Knicks (Yahoo! Sports)

CLEVELAND (AP) Amare Stoudemire's return from a back injury didn't help the playoff-bound New York Knicks, who were stunned 98-90 by the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night.

Stoudemire back in Knicks lineup (Yahoo! Sports)
CLEVELAND (AP) Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire is back in New York's lineup after missing 13 games with a back injury.

Amare, Melo combine for 27 in loss
Amare Stoudemire's return from a back injury didn't help the playoff-bound New York Knicks, who were stunned 98-90 by the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night.

Celtics' Allen out, Amare may return Friday for NY (Yahoo! Sports)
NEW YORK (AP) Ray Allen's injured right ankle kept him out of the Boston Celtics' lineup Tuesday against the New York Knicks, who could get Amare Stoudemire back on Friday.

Woodson: Amare might return to Knicks Friday
Veteran New York Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire may return as early as Friday's road game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to interim coach Mike Woodson.

Source: Amare (back) could return this week
Amid widespread speculation about Amare Stoudemire's return from a back injury, a source close to the veteran power forward said Stoudemire may return later this week.

Smith hits late 3, Knicks beat Bucks 111-107 (Yahoo! Sports)

MILWAUKEE (AP) J.R. Smith hit a 3-pointer for the lead with 1:04 left, and the New York Knicks held on to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 111-107 on Wednesday night in a game that could turn out to be critical to both teams' playoff hopes.

Knicks beat Cavs without Jeremy Lin
With Jeremy Lin heading for knee surgery and joining Amare Stoudemire on the injured list, that will only happen if someone steps up to be the No. 2 scorer behind Carmelo Anthony.

Knicks shake off Lin injury news, beat Cavs (Yahoo! Sports)

JR Smith scored 20 points, Carmelo Anthony had 19, and the New York Knicks shook off more bad injury news before beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 91-75 on Saturday night. Already without Amare Stoudemire, the Knicks announced before the game that Jeremy Lin would have surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee and could miss six weeks.

Knicks' Stoudemire to miss up to 4 weeks
The New York Knicks expect Amare Stoudemire to miss 2 to 4 weeks while getting treatment on his back.

Knicks Stoudemire to miss up to 4 weeks (Yahoo! Sports)
The New York Knicks expect Amare Stoudemire to miss 2 to 4 weeks while getting treatment on his back. The Knicks said Wednesday he won't need season-ending back surgery. Stoudemire is returning from Miami where he was given a second opinion on the bulging disk in his back. Both doctors agreed to treat the injury through rehabilitation, which will include an epidural for pain relief.

Knicks lose ailing Stoudemire for 2-4 weeks
Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire will undergo non-surgical treatment and rehabilitation to the bulging disk in his lower back and is expected to be out approximately two to four weeks.

Knicks rout Magic, climb back above .500 (Yahoo! Sports)

Carmelo Anthony and the New York Knicks climbed above .500 for the first time since mid-January in overwhelming fashion, scoring 21 straight points in the third quarter and routing the Orlando Magic 108-86 on Wednesday night. Anthony and Iman Shumpert each scored 25 points for the Knicks (26-25), who won for the eighth time in nine games despite playing without the injured Amare Stoudemire and...

Magic-Knicks Preview (Yahoo! Sports)
The injury bug may have hit the New York Knicks at the wrong time as they cling to the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. With Amare Stoudemire out and Jeremy Lin and Carmelo Anthony questionable to play Wednesday night, New York hosts the surging Orlando Magic, who have won seven of the last eight meetings.

Knicks' Stoudemire, Lin questionable Monday
New York Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin and power forward Amare Stoudemire are questionable for Monday night's game against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Knicks shake off injury bug to beat Bucks 89-80 (Yahoo! Sports)

Carmelo Anthony scored 28 points, delivering his highest total in two months without the injured Amare Stoudemire and Jeremy Lin, and the New York Knicks beat the Milwaukee Bucks 89-80 on Monday night to increase their lead for the final Eastern Conference playoff berth. Shortly after learning Stoudemire was lost indefinitely with a bulging disk in his back, the Knicks opened a 2 1/2-game lead...

Knicks lose Stoudemire, beat Bucks
Carmelo Anthony scored 28 points, delivering his highest total in two months without the injured Amare Stoudemire and Jeremy Lin, and the New York Knicks beat the Milwaukee Bucks 89-80 on Monday night to increase their lead for the final Eastern Conference playoff berth.

Stoudemire out 'indefinitely' with bulging disk
New York Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire is out "indefinitely" after an MRI revealed a bulging disk in his lower back, the team announced.

Knicks' Stoudemire out indefinitely
Amare Stoudemire has a bulging disk in his back and is out indefinitely, a damaging blow to the New York Knicks with a month left in the regular season.

Lin, Stoudemire game-time decisions
The New York Knicks say Jeremy Lin and Amare Stoudemire are both questionable for their game against the Milwaukee Bucks because of injuries.

Knicks bounce back with another rout of Pistons (Yahoo! Sports)

Tyson Chandler had 15 points and tied a season high with 17 rebounds, and the New York Knicks rebounded from their first loss under Mike Woodson by routing the Detroit Pistons for the third time this season, 101-79 on Saturday night. Amare Stoudemire scored 17 points for the Knicks, who are 6-1 since Mike D'Antoni resigned.

DeRozan scores 30 as Raptors cruise past Knicks (Yahoo! Sports)

DeMar DeRozan scored 30 points before leaving with an injury, Andrea Bargnani had 21 and the Toronto Raptors routed the Knicks 96-79 Friday night, snapping New York's five-game winning streak. The Raptors, who had lost seven of 10 coming in, never trailed and led by as many as 22. Gary Forbes scored 19 points, one shy of his career-high, and Jose Calderon had 10 assists as Toronto snapped a...

Knicks edge 76ers, stay perfect under Woodson
Amare Stoudemire had 21 points and nine rebounds to lead the New York Knicks to their fifth straight victory, 82-79 over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.

Knicks beat 76ers 82-79 for 5th straight win (Yahoo! Sports)

Amare Stoudemire had 21 points and nine rebounds to lead the New York Knicks to their fifth straight victory, 82-79 over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. Jeremy Lin scored 18 points and Carmelo Anthony had 10 to help the Knicks pull within three games of the Atlantic Division leaders. Elton Brand had 12 points and 12 rebounds for the Sixers.

Stoudemire leads Knicks past 76ers
Amare Stoudemire had 21 points and nine rebounds to lead the New York Knicks to their fifth straight victory, 82-79 over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.

Knicks rip Raptors, reach 4-0 under Woodson
Amare Stoudemire had 22 points and 12 rebounds, Jeremy Lin added 18 points and 10 assists, and the New York Knicks made it four straight easy victories under Mike Woodson by beating the Toronto Raptors 106-87 on Tuesday night.

Knicks rout Raptors, 4-0 under Woodson (Yahoo! Sports)

Amare Stoudemire had 22 points and 12 rebounds, Jeremy Lin added 18 points and 10 assists, and the New York Knicks made it four straight easy victories under Mike Woodson by beating the Toronto Raptors 106-87 on Tuesday night. Carmelo Anthony and Tyson Chandler each scored 17 points for the Knicks, who bring a week's worth of momentum to Philadelphia on Wednesday night for a matchup with the...

Knicks pick up 4th straight blowout win
Amare Stoudemire had 22 points and 12 rebounds, Jeremy Lin added 18 points and 10 assists, and the New York Knicks made it four straight easy victories under Mike Woodson by beating the Toronto Raptors 106-87 on Tuesday night.

Woodson: Amare, Carmelo run Knicks' offense
Mike D'Antoni and his system are out, Mike Woodson is in and the New York Knicks' first practice with their interim head coach had the feel of training camp all over again.

Knicks rout Blazers in Woodson's first game
Amare Stoudemire made all seven shots in the first half, Carmelo Anthony passed and shot well, and the Knicks shook off the departure of their coach to rout the Portland Trail Blazers 121-79 on Wednesday night, snapping a six-game losing streak.

Knicks rout Blazers after D'Antoni's departure (Yahoo! Sports)

Mike D'Antoni is gone, and the Knicks finally got his offense right. Amare Stoudemire made all seven shots in the first half, Carmelo Anthony passed and shot well, and the Knicks shook off the surprising departure of their coach to rout the Portland Trail Blazers 121-79 on Wednesday night, snapping a six-game losing streak.

Nowitzki has 28 for Mavs in 95-85 win over Knicks (Yahoo! Sports)

DALLAS (AP) Dirk Nowitzki scored 28 points and bailed out the Mavericks after they lost the lead following a 7½-minute scoreless stretch to start the fourth quarter, and Dallas beat the New York Knicks 95-85 on Tuesday night.

Stoudemire returns to NY after brother's death
Amare Stoudemire returned to the New York Knicks on Monday after the death of his brother.

Anthony eager to play with Lin
Amare Stoudemire watched Linsanity from Florida, a welcome break as he grieved the death of his brother.

Knicks expect Stoudemire to return Monday
Amare Stoudemire is expected to return to the New York Knicks on Monday, the team confirmed.

Melo sidelined 1-2 weeks; Amare needs time
Carmelo Anthony will be out 1-2 weeks with a groin strain, the team announced.

Brother of Knicks' Stoudemire dies in car crash
The brother of New York Knicks star Amare Stoudemire died in a car accident early Monday morning in Florida, a team spokesman confirmed to ESPNNewYork.com.

Knicks win as Lin picks up ailing 'Melo (AP)

Jeremy Lin scored a career-high 28 points in his first career start, Steve Novak added a season-best 19, and the New York Knicks overcame the absence of Amare Stoudemire and early loss of Carmelo Anthony to beat the Utah Jazz 99-88 on Monday night. Stoudemire left the team to join his family in Florida after older brother Hazell was killed there earlier Monday in a car crash, then Anthony left...

Lin leads Knicks in first career start
Jeremy Lin scored a career-high 28 points in his first career start, Steve Novak added a season-best 19, and the New York Knicks overcame the absence of Amare Stoudemire and early loss of Carmelo Anthony to beat the Utah Jazz 99-88 on Monday night.

Pierce's 30 help Celtics rally by Knicks (AP)

Paul Pierce scored 30 points and Ray Allen had nine of his 14 in the final quarter to lift the Boston Celtics to a 91-89 win over the struggling New York Knicks on Friday night. Kevin Garnett finished with 15 points and eight boards for the Celtics, who won for the seventh time in eight games. Carmelo Anthony scored 26, Tyson Chandler had 20 with 11 rebounds and Amare Stoudemire had 16 with 11...

Anthony scores 25 in return, Knicks roll (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 25 points in his return to the lineup, Landry Fields added 16 of his 18 in a flawless first half, and the New York Knicks snapped a three-game losing streak with a 113-86 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. Tyson Chandler had 17 points and Amare Stoudemire 15 for the Knicks, whose slumbering offense awoke in just their second victory in 11 games.

Anthony has 1 point but Knicks end skid (AP)

If you think this has been a crazy NBA season already, try this one on for size: Carmelo Anthony was held to a career-low one point and the New York Knicks won by 33. Yep, that's crazy. And yet that's exactly what happened Tuesday night as the Knicks routed the Charlotte Bobcats 111-78 to snap a six-game losing streak.

Knicks snap 76ers' 6-game winning streak (AP)

Carmelo Anthony had 27 points and the nine rebounds, and the New York Knicks snapped the Philadelphia 76ers' six-game winning streak with an 85-79 victory on Wednesday night. Amare Stoudemire added 20 points and 10 rebounds, and rookie Josh Harrellson contributed 13 desperately needed points from the bench as the Knicks won their fourth in a row and improved to two games over .500 for the...

'Melo lifts Knicks despite poor shooting (AP)

Carmelo Anthony shook off a poor shooting night to make the tiebreaking basket with 2:39 remaining and score 22 points, and the New York Knicks avenged an embarrassing loss to the Charlotte Bobcats with a 91-87 victory on Monday night. Amare Stoudemire also shot poorly but had 25 points and 12 rebounds, while Tyson Chandler finished with 20 points and 13 boards.

Knicks roll past shorthanded Pistons (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 22 points and Mike Bibby added 16 to lead the New York Knicks to an easy 103-80 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. Carmelo Anthony scored 13 points in three quarters for New York, which led 64-42 at halftime and by 29 after three. The Detroit fans had little to cheer about -- except when highlights of Lions touchdowns from their playoff game in New Orleans...

'Melo has 37, Knicks drop Wizards to 0-7 (AP)

Carmelo Anthony made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 15.5 seconds to play and scored 37 points, and the New York Knicks rallied for a 99-96 victory on Friday night that kept the Washington Wizards winless. Amare Stoudemire added 23 points and 12 rebounds, and Tyson Chandler had 12 points and 15 boards in the Knicks' seventh straight victory over the Wizards.

D'Antoni: Amare, Shumpert to return for Knicks
Forward Amare Stoudemire and reserve guard Iman Shumpert were in the lineup for the Knicks against Charlotte.

Knicks' Stoudemire doubtful Monday vs. Raptors
The New York Knicks will decide before their game against Toronto whether Amare Stoudemire is ready to return from a sprained left ankle.

Knicks' Stoudemire out Monday against Raptors
The Knicks will be without Amare Stoudemire on Monday.

Knicks' Stoudemire a game-time decision
The New York Knicks will decide before their game against Toronto whether Amare Stoudemire is ready to return from a sprained left ankle.

Knicks' Stoudemire out again
New York Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire missed his second straight game Monday night against Toronto because of a sprained left ankle.

Knicks roll by Kings without Stoudemire (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 23 points, Tyson Chandler had 18 of his 22 in the second half, and the New York Knicks assumed control early in beating the Sacramento Kings 114-92 on Saturday night. The Knicks didn't miss starting forward Amare Stoudemire, their leading rebounder and second-leading scorer who sat out with a sprained left ankle.

Knicks: Stoudemire (ankle) out for Kings game
New York Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire will sit out of Saturday night's game against the Sacramento Kings with a left ankle sprain, the team confirmed.

Knicks' Stoudemire sprains ankle, is day to day
New York Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire suffered a left ankle sprain during the Knicks' 99-82 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday.

Anthony lifts Knicks by Celts in opener (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 37 points, including a pair of free throws with the game tied and 16 seconds left, and the New York Knicks survived a seesaw season opener Sunday to beat the Boston Celtics 106-104. Amare Stoudemire added 21 points and Toney Douglas had 19 for the Knicks, who led by 17 in the first half, trailed by 10 in the fourth quarter, then pulled out a thrilling Christmas victory in...

Anthony's 21 and 8 lift Knicks by Nets (AP)

Carmelo Anthony had 21 points and eight rebounds, and the New York Knicks tuned up for the NBA season opener by beating the New Jersey Nets 88-82 on Wednesday night. Amare Stoudemire scored 15 points, and Tyson Chandler added eight points and 12 rebounds for the Knicks, who host the Boston Celtics on Sunday afternoon in the first game of the 2011-12 season.

Anthony lifts Knicks as Chandler debuts (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 17 points in three quarters, rookie Iman Shumpert added 16, and the New York Knicks beat the New Jersey Nets 92-83 on Saturday in the preseason opener for both teams. Renaldo Balkman had 20 points for the Knicks, who got only 10 points on 3-of-11 shooting from Amare Stoudemire.

Top stars to play in Puerto Rico event (AP)
Organizers say Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant and Dwyane Wade are expected to headline an exhibition basketball game in Puerto Rico on Sunday. According to a press release, the World All-Star Classic also will feature Amare Stoudemire, Blake Griffin, Carlos Boozer, Chris Kaman, Chris Bosh, Dwight Howard, Kevin Garnett, Kevin Love, Paul Pierce, Rajon Rondo and Tyson Chandler.

Amare: Players talked of starting own league
A day after NBA commissioner David Stern announced the first two weeks of the regular season would be canceled, New York Knicks power forward Amare Stoudemire is preaching for fans and those involved with the league to be patient.

Amare: Players talked of starting own league
A day after NBA commissioner David Stern announced the first two weeks of the regular season would be canceled, New York Knicks power forward Amare Stoudemire is preaching for fans and those involved with the league to be patient.

Amare on NBA labor: 'We'll get a deal done'
A day after NBA commissioner David Stern announced the first two weeks of the regular season would be canceled, New York Knicks power forward Amare Stoudemire is preaching for fans and those involved with the league to be patient.

Amare: Players may start league if locked out
A day after NBA commissioner David Stern announced the first two weeks of the regular season would be canceled, New York Knicks power forward Amare Stoudemire is preaching for fans and those involved with the league to be patient.

Amare: A lot of foreign clubs have been calling
Amare Stoudemire says a lot of foreign clubs have been calling.

Knicks' Stoudemire: Entertaining overseas ideas
Reversing a pronouncement he made over the weekend, Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire said Tuesday he is not ruling out the possibility that he could follow Deron Williams' example and sign to play elsewhere during the NBA lockout.

Amare says back is sore; Billups 'doing good'
Amare Stoudemire is still in some pain, nearly two months after the All-Star power forward pulled a back muscle in Game 2 of the Knicks' first-round series against Boston.

Walsh won't return as Knicks president (AP)

Donnie Walsh will not return as president of the New York Knicks, who must find someone else to continue the building job he started. The Knicks announced in a statement Friday that Walsh and Madison Square Garden chairman James Dolan mutually agreed that Walsh will not return when his contract expires at the end of June.

'Melo, Amare want input on building team (AP)

Carmelo Anthony sees the Knicks as a 50-win team that competes for the Eastern Conference title. Amare Stoudemire believes there is similar potential, viewing New York as a rising team after so many years of dormancy. There's still building to be done. Though nobody knows for sure who will be doing it, the two All-Stars know of a couple of guys willing -- maybe expecting -- to help: themselves.

Amare Stoudemire, Carmelo Anthony support New York Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni
Amare Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony praised the work of coach Mike D'Antoni on Monday.

NBA Playoffs 2011: Amare Stoudemire to play as New York Knicks try to avoid sweep
Amare Stoudemire will suit up and try to play through the pain associated with a pulled back muscle in Sunday's Game 4 against the Celtics, but Chauncey Billups has been ruled out, Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni said.

New York Knicks' Amare Stoudemire's back 'has to be better' to play Game 4
Amare Stoudemire played through pain in Game 3 of the New York Knicks-Boston Celtics first-round series. If Stoudemire is in the same amount of pain on Sunday afternoon, he will sit out of Game 4.

2011 NBA playoffs: Amare Stoudemire, Chauncey Billups game-time decisions for New York Knicks
Amare Stoudemire and Chauncey Billups are game-time decisions for the Knicks against the Celtics on Friday night.

Stoudemire likely to play in Game 3
The New York Knicks believe Amare Stoudemire will be available for Game 3 of their playoff series, but sound less hopeful that Chauncey Billups can play.

2011 NBA playoffs: Injured Amare Stoudemire, Chauncey Billups don't practice for Knicks
Amare Stoudemire missed Knicks practice Thursday with a pulled muscle in his back.

Hurting Knicks dealing with 0-2 deficit (AP)
Absent the previous six seasons, the New York Knicks have quickly been reminded about postseason pain. Amare Stoudemire is battling a balky back that forced him to stand at the podium for a postgame interview. Chauncey Billups has a strained left knee that has sidelined one of the league's top clutch performers at a time when he's needed most.

2011 NBA playoffs: New York Knicks' Amare Stoudemire, Chauncey Billups undergoing MRIs
Amare Stoudemire and Chauncey Billups are undergoing MRI exams on Wednesday to determine the extent of their respective injuries.

Celtics go up 2-0 on banged-up Knicks (AP)

Kevin Garnett sank the go-ahead basket with 14 seconds left, then stole the ball as the Boston Celtics overcame Carmelo Anthony's 42 points and beat the depleted New York Knicks 96-93 to take a 2-0 lead in their playoff series on Tuesday night. The Knicks played the entire second half without Amare Stoudemire, who had back spasms.

New York Knicks' Amare Stoudemire leaves Game 2 early with back spasms
Back spasms knocked Amare Stoudemire out of Game 2 of the New York Knicks-Boston Celtics playoff series Tuesday night as the Knicks tried to even the first-round series that has the Celtics up 1-0.

Hurt Stoudemire doesn't start 2nd half (AP)
New York's Amare Stoudemire did not start the second half of Game 2 against the Celtics because of a stiff back. The Knicks already were without Chauncey Billups, who missed the game Tuesday night with a strained left knee. Stoudemire, who led the Knicks with 28 points and 11 rebounds in Boston's 87-85 win in the opener on Sunday night, had four points and five rebounds in 18 minutes in the...

Amare Stoudemire returns for New York Knicks' finale vs. Boston Celtics
Amare Stoudemire was in the starting lineup Wednesday night for the New York Knicks' meaningless regular-season finale against the Boston Celtics as coach Mike D'Antoni elected to get him one last run before the playoffs.

New York Knicks' Amare Stoudemire out Tuesday, maybe 'til playoffs
Amare Stoudemire will sit out Tuesday and might not play again until the postseason.

New York Knicks without Amare Stoudemire Friday, possibly Sunday
Amare Stoudemire will miss Friday's Knicks game with an ankle sprain and possibly Sunday's game, too.

Ankle sprain to keep Amare out
Amare Stoudemire will miss the New York Knicks' game at New Jersey on Friday because of a sprained left ankle.

Los Angeles Lakers teammates defend Pau Gasol over latest 'soft' talk from Amare Stoudemire
Knicks' Stoudemire is latest to label Lakers' center "soft," triggering some to speak up

Knicks beat 76ers to move into 6th (AP)

Carmelo Anthony had 31 points and 11 rebounds, Amare Stoudemire scored 18 points and the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 97-92 on Wednesday night to move into sixth place in the Eastern Conference. Toney Douglas bailed out the Knicks after they blew a 19-point lead and trailed by one late in the fourth.

Knicks pull closer to 6th in East (AP)

Toney Douglas scored 28 points, Carmelo Anthony and Amare Stoudemire each added 23, and the New York Knicks closed within a half-game of sixth place in the Eastern Conference by routing the Toronto Raptors 131-118 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight victory. Chauncey Billups had 13 points and nine assists for the Knicks, who can move ahead of the 76ers for the No.

Knicks end 7-year playoff drought (AP)

The New York Knicks are back in the playoffs, clinching their first postseason berth since 2004 with a 123-107 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday behind 28 points from Amare Stoudemire. Shortly after Charlotte's home loss to Washington, the Knicks snapped an 11-game losing streak against the Cavaliers to secure their spot.

Stoudemire scores 28 to lead Knicks
The New York Knicks are back in the playoffs, clinching their first postseason berth since 2004 with a 123-107 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday behind 28 points from Amare Stoudemire.

Knicks back in playoffs after win over Cavaliers
The Knicks are back in the playoffs, clinching their first postseason berth since 2004 with a 123-107 victory over the Cavaliers on Sunday behind 28 points from Amare Stoudemire.



Amare Stoudemire: 'Room for a few superstars' on New York Knicks
Amare Stoudemire says he has no problem sharing the bright spotlight of the Big Apple with Carmelo Anthony.

'Melo again has 39, Knicks rally by Nets (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 39 points for the second straight game, including the tiebreaking jumper with 1:08 left, and the New York Knicks rallied from a 16-point deficit to beat the New Jersey Nets 120-116 on Wednesday night. Chauncey Billups added 33 points, six rebounds and six assists, and Amare Stoudemire scored 23 points for the Knicks, who have won two in a row after a six-game losing streak...

Magic win again, send Knicks below .500 (AP)

Dwight Howard had 33 points and 11 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic won their fourth straight and sent the New York Knicks tumbling below .500 with a 111-99 victory Wednesday night. Jameer Nelson added 19 points, Hedo Turkoglu had 16 points and 11 rebounds, and Brandon Bass chipped in 15 points for the Magic, who held Amare Stoudemire to his worst game this season and beat the Knicks for the sixth...

NBA rescinds technical against Amare
The NBA has rescinded Amare Stoudemire's latest technical foul, making him eligible to play in the New York Knicks' next game.

Amare Stoudemire's latest technical foul rescinded by NBA
Amare Stoudemire's 16th technical foul was rescinded Friday by the NBA league office, making him eligible to play Sunday for the New York Knicks against the Indiana Pacers.

NBA rescinds Amare's tech, 1-game ban (AP)
The NBA has rescinded Amare Stoudemire's latest technical foul, making him eligible to play in the New York Knicks' next game. Stoudemire was whistled for would have been his 16th technical of the season on Thursday in the Knicks' 127-109 loss in Dallas. He and the Mavericks' Brendan Haywood were called for offsetting technicals in the second quarter.

New York Knicks' Amare Stoudemire picks up 16th technical foul, could mean suspension
Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire has picked up his 16th technical foul, which would mean an automatic one-game suspension if it's upheld.

Stoudemire faces suspension for techs (AP)
Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire has picked up his 16th technical foul, which would mean an automatic one-game suspension if its upheld. Stoudemire and Mavericks center Brendan Haywood received offsetting technicals during the second quarter Thursday night. It was such an innocuous confrontation that both players came away laughing, baffled by the call from official Bennett Salvatore.

Melo, Amare team to lead Knicks' rout of Jazz
Carmelo Anthony scored 34 points, Amare Stoudemire added 31, and the New York Knicks showed how dangerous they can be when their superstars are rolling, beating the Utah Jazz 131-109 on Monday night.

Anthony has 34, Knicks rip Jazz 131-109 (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 34 points, Amare Stoudemire added 31, and the New York Knicks showed how dangerous they can be when their superstars are rolling, beating the Utah Jazz 131-109 on Monday night. Anthony and Stoudemire combined to make 24 of 31 shots, then were on the bench for the entire final period.

Despite off night from Melo, Knicks drop Hawks
Amare Stoudemire scored 26 points, Landry Fields added 15 and the New York Knicks easily beat the Atlanta Hawks 92-79 on Sunday night.

Anthony held to 14 but Knicks beat Hawks (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 26 points, Landry Fields added 15 and the New York Knicks easily beat the Atlanta Hawks 92-79 on Sunday night. Carmelo Anthony, who was poked in the eye in the first quarter and later hit in the head in the first half, finished with 14 points, his lowest total since New York acquired him in a Feb.

Tim Tebow, Amare Stoudemire support dismissed BYU F Davies
Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow and New York Knicks center Amare Stoudemire both backed Brandon Davies, who was kicked off BYU's team for a violation of the BYU honor code.

Stoudemire calls out BYU honor code
Amare Stoudemire has made if quite clear that he's not a big fan of Brigham Young University's honor code.

Stoudemire calls out BYU's honor code
Amare Stoudemire has made if quite clear that he's not a big fan of Brigham Young University's honor code.

Amare, Melo lead Knicks' rout of fading Hornets
Amare Stoudemire scored 24 points, Carmelo Anthony added 22, and the New York Knicks rolled to a 107-88 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night.

Knicks roll by struggling Hornets 107-88 (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 24 points, Carmelo Anthony added 22, and the New York Knicks rolled to a 107-88 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night. Toney Douglas also scored 24 points in place of an injured Chauncey Billups, outplaying slumping Hornets All-Star Chris Paul in the point guard matchup.

'Melo, Amare power Knicks past Hornets
Amare Stoudemire scored 24 points, Carmelo Anthony added 22, and the New York Knicks rolled to a 107-88 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night.

'Melo, Amare power Knicks past Hornets
Amare Stoudemire scored 24 points, Carmelo Anthony added 22, and the New York Knicks rolled to a 107-88 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night.

Amare's block helps Knicks stun Heat (AP)

With the game on the line, LeBron James got past Carmelo Anthony. Not Amare Stoudemire, however. And just like that, the New York Knicks -- with defense, no less -- knocked off the Miami Heat. Chauncey Billups made the go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:01 left, Stoudemire blocked James' layup try with 7 seconds remaining to protect a one-point lead, and the Knicks beat the Heat 91-86 on Sunday night.

New-look Knicks battle back to knock off Heat
Carmelo Anthony scored 29 points, Amare Stoudemire added 16 points and a huge blocked shot against LeBron James with 7 seconds left, and the New York Knicks stunned the Miami Heat 91-86 on Sunday night.

Donnie Walsh: New York Knicks now have 'two guys that can take over a game'
The addition of Carmelo Anthony has given the Knicks another go-to player -- along with Amare Stoudemire -- late in games.

Anthony scores 27 in debut as Knicks win (AP)

Carmelo Anthony's debut on the big stage was a huge hit. Anthony had 27 points and 10 rebounds, hitting a pair of clutch buckets down the stretch in front of a crowd that cheered his every move as New York beat the Milwaukee Bucks 114-108 on Wednesday night in his Knicks debut. Anthony made only 10 of 25 shots but was at his best in the closing minutes, helping New York hold on after fellow...

Amare Stoudemire on Carmelo Anthony: New York Knicks have '1, 1A punch'
Amare Stoudemire says the Knicks are taking the right steps by adding Carmelo Anthony.

Stoudemire: Knicks have '1, 1A punch'
Amare Stoudemire says the Knicks will be ''hard to guard'' with Carmelo Anthony joining him in New York.

Younger stars thrilled for Bryant (AP)

LeBron James racked up a silky-smooth triple-double. Kevin Durant dropped 34 points in 30 minutes. Amare Stoudemire slammed and jammed his way through Staples Center for 29 points. And the NBA's younger stars still were thrilled when Kobe Bryant took home one more Most Valuable Plyer trophy from the All-Star game Sunday.

New York Knicks' Amare Stoudemire (toe) feels 'great', set for All-Star Game
Amare Stoudemire's sprained right big toe was "sore" throughout the Knicks' win over the Hawks on Wednesday night. But even with the pain, Stoudemire declared after the game that he is healthy enough to play in Sunday's NBA All-Star Game.

Amar'e returns as Knicks handle Hawks
Amare Stoudemire scored 23 points, leading the New York Knicks into the All-Star break with a winning record after a 102-90 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night.

Knicks win, head into All-Star break over .500
Amare Stoudemire scored 23 points, leading the New York Knicks into the All-Star break with a winning record after a 102-90 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night.

Knicks top Hawks, enter break over .500 (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 23 points, leading the New York Knicks into the All-Star break with a winning record after a 102-90 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. Wilson Chandler added 20 points and Danilo Gallinari had 17 for the Knicks, who at 28-26 matched their average victory total for the last five full seasons.

Atlanta Hawks' Al Horford on New York Knicks' Amare Stoudemire: 'Ain't nobody scared of him'
Atlanta Hawks forward Al Horford doesn't know what Amare Stoudemire meant when he said Horford "don't want to see me" on the court during Wednesday night's Knicks-Hawks game at the Garden.

New York Knicks' Amare Stoudemire a go for Atlanta Hawks, unsure of All-Star Game
Amare Stoudemire is ready to face the Hawks on Wednesday but isn't sure about the All-Star Game.

Knicks win despite Stoudemire's absence (AP)

Wilson Chandler replaced the injured Amare Stoudemire in the lineup and scored 21 points, and the New York Knicks beat the New Jersey Nets 105-95 on Saturday night to avoid falling below .500. Reserve Toney Douglas added 19 points and Landry Fields had 14, making three big 3-pointers in the fourth quarter as the Knicks won for just the second time in six games and improved to 27-26.

Stoudemire out vs. Nets with toe sprain (AP)
All-Star forward Amare Stoudemire has a sprained right big toe and will miss the New York Knicks' game at New Jersey. A Knicks official said Stoudemire wasn't sure when or how he was hurt. The team's leading scorer played 32 minutes Friday night in a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, finishing with 24 points and 10 rebounds.

New York Knicks' Amare Stoudemire out against New Jersey Nets with sprained toe
Knicks power forward Amare Stoudemire will not play Saturday night against the Nets.

Stoudemire's 41 lift Knicks by Sixers (AP)

Amare Stoudemire matched his season high with 41 points, and the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 117-103 Sunday to split a home-and-home series. Rookie Landry Fields added a career-high 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the Knicks rebounded from a 100-98 loss Friday night in Philadelphia to snap a two-game losing streak and win for just the fourth time in 13 games.

Stoudemire pours in 41 as Knicks roll
Amare Stoudemire matched his season high with 41 points, and the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 117-103 Sunday to split a home-and-home series.

Mozgov's big game helps Knicks win (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 33 points despite a sprained right knee, rookie Timofey Mozgov had career highs of 23 points and 14 rebounds in his first appearance in three weeks, and the New York Knicks beat the Detroit Pistons 124-106 on Sunday night. Danilo Gallinari added 29 points for the Knicks, who seized control early in the fourth quarter after it was tied through three.

New York Knicks' Wilson Chandler out, Amare Stoudemire in vs. Pistons
Knicks' Amare Stoudemire played against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, but Wilson Chandler missed the game.

Knicks contain James, beat Heat 93-88 (AP)

Danilo Gallinari and Landry Fields made consecutive 3-pointers in the final 1:18, and the New York Knicks took advantage of LeBron James's miserable shooting night to beat the Miami Heat 93-88 on Thursday night. Amare Stoudemire scored 24 points for the Knicks, when he was often the only one in a white jersey to make a shot for three quarters.

All-Star starters: James, Wade, Rose (AP)
LeBron James and Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat are headed to the All-Star game together, and Derrick Rose gave the Chicago Bulls their first starter since Michael Jordan. They will be joined in the Eastern Conference starting lineup by Amare Stoudemire, who will become the first New York Knicks player to start in nearly two decades, and Orlando center Dwight Howard, the leading vote-getter in the...

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra may use LeBron James to guard Amare Stoudemire
Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra announced that LeBron James may spend time guarding Knicks center Amare Stoudmemire during their matchup Thursday night.

New York Knicks' Amare Stoudemire says 'Nobody's afraid of the Miami Heat'
"Nobody's afraid of the Miami Heat," Amare Stoudemire said Wednesday afternoon as the New York Knicks prepared to host LeBron James & Co. for the second time this season.

Knicks nix slump, keep Wizards winless on road
Amare Stoudemire ended a mini-slump with 30 points, and the New York Knicks snapped a six-game losing streak and dropped the Washington Wizards to 0-21 on the road with a 115-106 victory Monday night.

Knicks end 6-game skid, beat Wizards (AP)

Amare Stoudemire ended a mini-slump with 30 points, and the New York Knicks snapped a six-game losing streak and dropped the Washington Wizards to 0-21 on the road with a 115-106 victory Monday night. Raymond Felton ended his dismal stretch with 17 points and 15 assists as the Knicks (23-21) avoided falling back to .500 with what would have been their longest skid of the season.

Carter scores 20,000th point as Suns win (AP)

Vince Carter scored 29 points, including the 20,000th of his career, and the Phoenix Suns ran past the New York Knicks 129-121 on Monday to match a season high with their third straight victory. Grant Hill added 25 points for Phoenix, which overcame a season-high 41 points from former Suns All-Star Amare Stoudemire and handed the Knicks their third loss in a row.

Amare Stoudemire, Derrick Rose surge in NBA All-Star voting
The Knicks' Amare Stoudemire and Chicago's Derrick Rose have surged into position to start in the NBA All-Star game through the fourth return of fan voting.

Knicks surpass 2009-10 road win total (AP)

Amare Stoudemire had 23 points and eight rebounds, Raymond Felton added 17 points and 14 assists, and the New York Knicks beat the Portland Trail Blazers 100-86 on Tuesday night. Ronny Turiaf had a season-high 19 points and tied a season best with 10 rebounds for the Knicks, who improved to 12-8 on the road, surpassing their road win total from last season.

Stoudemire wins in return to Phoenix (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 23 points in his first trip back to Phoenix since leaving for New York, and the Knicks buried the Suns with 17 3-pointers in a 121-96 rout Friday night. Raymond Felton had his first career triple-double with 23 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds as the Knicks handed the Suns their second-worst home loss in 11 years.

Knicks, Amar'e crush Suns in Phoenix
Amare Stoudemire scored 23 points in his first trip back to Phoenix since leaving for New York, and the Knicks buried the Suns with 17 3-pointers in a 121-96 rout Friday night.

Amare nets 23 in Phoenix return as Knicks roll
Amare Stoudemire scored 23 points in his first trip back to Phoenix since leaving for New York, and the Knicks buried the Suns with 17 3-pointers in a 121-96 rout Friday night.

Stoudemire makes return to Phoenix (AP)
If anyone wondered, and plenty did, whether Amare Stoudemire could thrive without those slick passes from Steve Nash, nobody is wondering now. Stoudemire brought "his" New York Knicks to Phoenix for the first time Friday night and acknowledged that he felt his efforts weren't fully appreciated in his seven-year run with the Suns.

Knicks beat NBA-leading Spurs 128-115 (AP)
Wilson Chandler scored a season-high 31 points, and the New York Knicks overwhelmed the San Antonio Spurs with a sensational offensive performance, cooling off the NBA leaders with a 128-115 victory Tuesday night. Amare Stoudemire and Raymond Felton added 28 apiece for the Knicks, who snapped the Spurs' four-game winning streak and dropped them to 29-5.

NBA rescinds Amare Stoudemire tech, total down to 9
The NBA has rescinded a technical foul called against Amare Stoudemire of the New York Knicks, lowering his season total to nine.

Amare clutch in last quarter as Knicks tip Pacers
Amare Stoudemire scored 26 points, including six of New York's last seven points, and the Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 98-92 Sunday.

Knicks beat Pacers, Gallinari hurts knee (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 26 points, including six of New York's last seven points, and the Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 98-92 Sunday. Danny Granger had 25 points and 17 rebounds, and Darren Collison had 22 points, six assists and five rebounds for the Pacers, who lost for the fourth time in their last five games.

Howard, Magic beat back Knicks, win 5 straight
Dwight Howard had 24 points and 18 rebounds in a bruising battle with Amare Stoudemire, and the Orlando Magic beat the New York Knicks 112-103 on Thursday night for their fifth straight win.

Howard powers Magic past Knicks
Dwight Howard had 24 points and 18 rebounds in a bruising battle with Amare Stoudemire, and the Orlando Magic beat the New York Knicks 112-103 on Thursday night for their fifth straight win.

Howard's 24 and 18 lift Magic by Knicks (AP)

Dwight Howard had 24 points and 18 rebounds in a bruising battle with Amare Stoudemire, and the Orlando Magic beat the New York Knicks 112-103 on Thursday night for their fifth straight win. Stoudemire finished with 30 points, four rebounds and four assists but was got into foul trouble early in a matchup of two of the NBA's best big men.

Derrick Rose said he has no problems with Amare Stoudemire despite heated moment in Chicago Bulls-New York Knicks game
Derrick Rose said he has no problems with Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire.

Stoudemire, Knicks tame Bulls in 4th quarter
Amare Stoudemire and Raymond Felton each scored 20 points, and the New York Knicks limited the Chicago Bulls to two baskets in the first 10 minutes of the fourth quarter, pulling away for a 103-95 victory Saturday.

Knicks shut down Bulls in 4th to win (AP)

Amare Stoudemire and Raymond Felton each scored 20 points, and the New York Knicks limited the Chicago Bulls to two baskets in the first 10 minutes of the fourth quarter, pulling away for a 103-95 victory Saturday. Wilson Chandler and Danilo Gallinari added 15 apiece for the Knicks, the NBA's highest-scoring team but 28th in defense.

Knicks step up on D to down Bulls
Amare Stoudemire and Raymond Felton each scored 20 points, and the New York Knicks limited the Chicago Bulls to two baskets in the first 10 minutes of the fourth quarter, pulling away for a 103-95 victory Saturday.

Knicks beat Thunder to snap 3-game skid (AP)

Mike D'Antoni finally was able to rest his top players. All the New York Knicks had to do was blow out someone for a change. "This makes it easier, that's for sure," D'Antoni said. "Hopefully, they can figure that out." Amare Stoudemire scored 23 points, Wilson Chandler added 21, and the Knicks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-98 on Wednesday night to snap a...

Knicks snap losing streak behind Amare's 23
Amare Stoudemire scored 23 points, Wilson Chandler added 21, and the New York Knicks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-98 on Wednesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.

Pierce, Celtics edge Knicks, win 11th straight
Paul Pierce made a tiebreaking jumper with 0.4 seconds left, Amare Stoudemire's 3-pointer at the buzzer was ruled too late, and the Celtics pulled out a thrilling 118-116 victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night for their 11th straight win.

Pierce's jumper breaks Knicks' heart
Paul Pierce made a tiebreaking jumper with 0.4 seconds left, Amare Stoudemire's 3-pointer at the buzzer was ruled too late, and the Boston Celtics pulled out a thrilling 118-116 victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night for their 11th straight win.

Celts' run hits 11 on Pierce's late shot (AP)

Paul Pierce made a tiebreaking jumper with 0.4 seconds left, Amare Stoudemire's 3-pointer at the buzzer was ruled too late, and the Boston Celtics pulled out a thrilling 118-116 victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night for their 11th straight win. The Knicks had their eight-game winning streak snapped when a video replay of Stoudemire's shot showed the ball was clearly still in...

Knicks down Nuggets, win streak at eight
Amare Stoudemire scored 24 of his 30 points in the second half, Wilson Chandler made the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 30 seconds left, and the New York Knicks beat the Denver Nuggets 129-125 on Sunday for their first eight-game winning streak in 16 years.

Melo's 31 not enough as Amare, Knicks stay hot
Amare Stoudemire scored 24 of his 30 points in the second half, Wilson Chandler made the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 30 seconds left, and the New York Knicks beat the Denver Nuggets 129-125 on Sunday for their first eight-game winning streak in 16 years.

Knicks win eighth straight, top Nuggets (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 24 of his 30 points in the second half, Wilson Chandler made the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 30 seconds left, and the New York Knicks beat the Denver Nuggets 129-125 on Sunday for their first eight-game winning streak in 16 years. Perhaps catching a break not to have been called for a second technical foul and ejected in the second quarter, Stoudemire set a franchise record...

Knicks hold off Wiz for 7th straight win
With an unusual triple-double, Amare Stoudemire matched a 48-year-old New York Knicks record.

Amare, Knicks beat Wizards, boost streak to 7
The New York Knicks have their longest winning streak in nearly a decade, and Amare Stoudemire has the type of streak the franchise hasn't seen since 1962.

Knicks' run reaches 7, Stoudemire has 36 (AP)

The New York Knicks have their longest winning streak in nearly a decade, and Amare Stoudemire has the type of streak the franchise hasn't seen since 1962. Stoudemire had 36 points and 10 rebounds to help overcome his 11 turnovers, and December's turnaround team won its seventh in a row Friday night, beating the Washington Wizards 101-95.

Felton 3 gives Knicks sixth straight win (AP)

Raymond Felton's tiebreaking 3-pointer bounced on the rim five times and finally went in with 2.7 seconds left, giving the New York Knicks a 113-110 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night that extended their winning streak to six. Amare Stoudemire extended his 30-point streak to six games in sensational fashion, scoring 18 of his 34 points in the fourth quarter and grabbing 14...

Amare's 34 nab red-hot Knicks 5th straight win
Amare Stoudemire scored 34 points to lead the surging New York Knicks to their fifth straight victory, 121-114 over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night.

Stoudemire's 34 power surging Knicks (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 34 points to lead the surging New York Knicks to their fifth straight victory, 121-114 over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night. Wilson Chandler added 21 points and Raymond Felton had 18 points and 11 assists for the Knicks, who won for the 10th time in 11 games and improved to 13-9, the first time they've been four games over .500 since finishing the 2000-01...

Knicks top T-Wolves to extend win streak
Amare Stoudemire scored 34 points to lead the surging New York Knicks to their fifth straight victory, 121-114 over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night.

Amare powers Knicks to 7th straight win
Amare Stoudemire had 31 points and a season-high 16 rebounds, Wilson Chandler scored 21 and the New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 116-99 on Sunday, extending their road winning streak to seven games.

Amare, Knicks stay hot on road, crush Raptors
Amare Stoudemire had 31 points and a season-high 16 rebounds, Wilson Chandler scored 21 and the New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 116-99 on Sunday, extending their road winning streak to seven games.

Knicks win seventh straight road game (AP)

Amare Stoudemire had 31 points and a season-high 16 rebounds, Wilson Chandler scored 21 and the New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 116-99 on Sunday, extending their road winning streak to seven games. Landry Fields had 15 points and 10 rebounds and Raymond Felton had 18 points for the Knicks, who matched their longest road winning streak since a seven-game run between Dec.

Amare powers surging Knicks past Hornets (AP)

When the Hornets were able to interrupt Amare Stoudemire's dominance inside, the Knicks responded with enough 3-pointers to make New Orleans pay. Stoudemire had 34 points and 10 assists to power New York to its eighth win in nine games, 100-92 over the Hornets on Friday night. New York led 74-73 late in the third when Shawne Williams' driving scoop off the glass and Raymond Felton's...

Knee keeps Knicks C Turiaf out again (AP)
Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni says starting center Ronny Turiaf will miss his third straight game with a sore left knee. With Turiaf out for Friday night's game at New Orleans, Amare Stoudemire will move to center and Wilson Chandler enters the starting lineup at forward. Turiaf is averaging 4.9 points and 3.2 rebounds in 22.8 minutes per game this season.

Stoudemire stars with 35 as Knicks defeat Nets
Amare Stoudemire scored 35 points and the New York Knicks broke open a close game right after New Jersey lost point guard Devin Harris to injury, beating the Nets 111-100 on Tuesday night.

Knicks pull away after Nets' Harris hurt (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 35 points and the New York Knicks broke open a close game right after New Jersey lost point guard Devin Harris to injury, beating the Nets 111-100 on Tuesday night. Wilson Chandler added 27 points and 11 rebounds for the Knicks, who won for the seventh time in eight games and improved to 10-9, the latest in a season they've been above .500 since they were 16-15 on Jan.

Stoudemire, Knicks rebound, top Pistons in 2OT
Amare Stoudemire had 37 points and 15 rebounds to help the New York Knicks beat the Detroit Pistons 125-116 in double overtime Sunday.

Stoudemire's 37 and 15 power Knicks (AP)

Amare Stoudemire had 37 points and 15 rebounds to help the New York Knicks beat the Detroit Pistons 125-116 in double overtime Sunday. Raymond Felton added 23 points and 11 assists for the Knicks, while Tayshaun Prince led the Pistons with 31 points, including 21 in the fourth quarter and overtime. Rodney Stuckey scored 29 points for Detroit.

Amare nets 37 as Knicks survive in 2OT
Amare Stoudemire had 37 points and 15 rebounds to help the New York Knicks beat the Detroit Pistons 125-116 in double overtime Sunday.

Felton, Knicks beat Bobcats for fifth straight win
Raymond Felton had 23 points and 13 assists against his former team, Amare Stoudemire added 20 points and six blocks, and the New York Knicks beat the Charlotte Bobcats 99-95 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight win.

Knicks win fifth straight, back at .500 (AP)

Raymond Felton had 23 points and 13 assists against his former team, Amare Stoudemire added 20 points and six blocks, and the New York Knicks beat the Charlotte Bobcats 99-95 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight win. With New York leading by two, Felton ripped a rebound away from Tyrus Thomas.

Knicks extend winning streak to 4 (AP)

Toney Douglas scored 22 points, and the New York Knicks won their fourth straight game, beating the Charlotte Bobcats 110-107 on Tuesday night in the opener of a home-and-home series. Amare Stoudemire added 17 for the Knicks, who won the final three games on their road trip and kept rolling right through most of this one.

Knicks complete 3-game California sweep (AP)

Amare Stoudemire had 39 points and 11 rebounds, Danilo Gallinari scored 17 of his career high-tying 31 points in the fourth quarter, and the New York Knicks completed a three-game California sweep with a 124-115 victory over the league-worst Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night. The Knicks, who ended a six-game losing streak with consecutive road wins over the Kings and Warriors, have won three...

Griffin has big night in loss vs. Knicks
Amare Stoudemire had 39 points and 11 rebounds, Danilo Gallinari scored 17 of his career high-tying 31 points in the fourth quarter, and the New York Knicks completed a three-game California sweep with a 124-115 victory over the league-worst Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night.

Knicks end skid at 6, extend Kings' to 6 (AP)

Amare Stoudemire and Danilo Gallinari each scored 27 points to help the New York Knicks overcome a slow shooting start to snap a six-game losing streak with a 113-106 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. Raymond Felton added 16 points for the Knicks, who were the stronger team down the stretch despite playing for the second straight night.

Love's 31-31 game puts Wolves on map (AP)

Kevin Love had just out-muscled two New York Knicks for the last of his 31 rebounds in the game and there was a stoppage. He turned to the crowd and beckoned them to their feet, and they eagerly obliged, roaring their approval. At that moment, it appeared that Love accomplished a seemingly impossible feat -- putting the Minnesota Timberwolves back in the national spotlight, and back in the good...

New York Knicks sit Timofey Mozgov, move Amare Stoudemire to center
Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni changed his starting lineup for Wednesday night's game against Golden State, removing 7-foot Russian rookie Timofey Mozgov and moving Amare Stoudemire to center.

Iverson seeks fresh start with Turkish squad
LeBron James and Chris Bosh headed for South Beach, while Amare Stoudemire decided to star on Broadway. Allen Iverson? He's headed for Turkey.

Nash helps power Suns past Jazz 110-94 (AP)
Phoenix Suns coach Alvin Gentry predicted his team would be a work in progress this year. While the Suns don't have Amare Stoudemire anymore, they still have Steve Nash. And at 36, the All-Star guard showed no signs of slowing down. He scored 18 points and had five assists to lift the Suns to a 110-94 victory over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night.

Stoudemire's double-double leads Knicks to win
Wilson Chandler scored 22 points, Amare Stoudemire had 19 points and 10 rebounds and the New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 98-93 on Wednesday night.

Amare has 19 and 10 in Knicks' win (AP)

Wilson Chandler scored 22 points, Amare Stoudemire had 19 points and 10 rebounds and the New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 98-93 on Wednesday night. Chandler scored eight points in the final quarter and Stoudemire added seven for New York, which led 74-72 through three. Stoudemire, the Knicks' prize free agent acquisition, is hoping to lead New York back to the playoffs for the first...

Amare scores preseason-best 39 in victory
Amare Stoudemire scored 39 points, tops among all players in the preseason, and the New York Knicks beat the New Jersey Nets 117-111 on Tuesday night.

Stoudemire scores 39 as Knicks beat Nets (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 39 points, tops among all players in the preseason, and the New York Knicks beat the New Jersey Nets 117-111 on Tuesday night. Returning to play the fourth quarter after the Nets wiped away the Knicks' 16-point halftime lead, Stoudemire scored 10 in the final period, helping New York pull out its preseason home finale.

Wall shines in Wizards' loss to Knicks (AP)

Toney Douglas made two free throws with 1.1 seconds left to give the New York Knicks a 92-90 exhibition victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday night. Douglas scored 23 points for the Knicks and Amare Stoudemire had 18 after sitting out to rest the previous night. Washington rookie John Wall had 19 points, six assists and five rebounds in the building where he was the No.

Amare scores 30 but Celtics beat Knicks (AP)

Paul Pierce made the tiebreaking jumper with eight seconds left, and the Boston Celtics beat the New York Knicks 104-101 on Wednesday night. The Celtics overcame a big first home game at Madison Square Garden for Amare Stoudemire, who scored 30 points in three quarters. But he was on the bench along with the rest of the Knicks starters down the stretch, when the Celtics pulled it out.

Timberwolves top Knicks 106-100 in Paris (AP)

Kevin Love and Martell Webster each scored 17 points to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 106-100 win over the New York Knicks in an exhibition game Wednesday night. Anthony Randolph led the Knicks with 14 points and Amare Stoudemire scored 11. Stoudemire hit only four of 11 field goal attempts. The Knicks' biggest offseason addition had scored 32 in an impressive first game Sunday, a 125-113...

Turiaf excited about new-look Knicks (AP)

New York center Ronny Turiaf is confident the summer arrival of star forward Amare Stoudemire and other new players will help the Knicks get back to the NBA playoffs. Turiaf will play in front of his home crowd on Wednesday night when the Knicks face the Minnesota Timberwolves in Paris in the second game of their European preseason tour.

Knicks practice in Paris as scheduled (AP)
The New York Knicks are practicing as scheduled in Paris despite warnings of a possible terrorist attack in Europe. The Knicks play the second game of their preseason tour Wednesday, facing the Minnesota Timberwolves. New York played its exhibition opener in Milan on Sunday, beating Olimpia Milano 125-113 behind Amare Stoudemire's 32 points.

Stoudemire has 32; Knicks beat Olimpia Milano
Amare Stoudemire scored 32 points, leading five New York players in double figures, and the Knicks pulled away in the third quarter en route to a 125-113 victory over Olimpia Milano on Sunday.

Stoudemire leads Knicks past Olimpia Milano
Amare Stoudemire scored 32 points, leading five New York players in double figures, and the Knicks pulled away in the third quarter en route to a 125-113 victory over Olimpia Milano on Sunday.

Altered Phoenix Suns hope for another surprise run in West
The Phoenix Suns open camp after a surprising season without Amare Stoudemire but with new players Hedo Turkoglu, Josh Childress and Hakim Warrick.

New York Knicks select Amare Stoudemire, Raymond Felton as co-captains
Amare Stoudemire and Raymond Felton have been selected the New York Knicks' co-captains.

Stoudemire, Felton Knicks' co-captains (AP)
Amare Stoudemire and Raymond Felton have been selected the New York Knicks' co-captains. Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni announced he picked the newcomers for the honor the night before the team's workout Saturday that marked the official opening of training camp. Stoudemire was the New York's biggest offseason addition, coming in a sign and trade deal with the Suns for a future...

Knicks sign G Mason Jr. (AP)
The New York Knicks have signed free-agent guard Roger Mason Jr. Mason is the latest addition to the Knicks, joining a list newcomers that include Amare Stoudemire, Ronny Turiaf, Anthony Randolph, Raymond Felton and Kelenna Azubuike. Mason has averaged 7.2 points 1.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 346 career games with Chicago, Toronto, Washington and San Antonio.

Thomas returns to Knicks as consultant (AP)
Isiah Thomas is back in the New York Knicks organization as a consultant, two years after he was fired as coach and team president. The Knicks announced Thomas' role Friday, saying he would "assist the team's senior management in various capacities, including player recruitment." He assisted the team in that area during free agency, when the Knicks landed Amare Stoudemire.

New York Knicks' Amare Stoudemire in Israel to trace Hebrew roots
The New York Knicks' Amare Stoudemire says he has come to Israel to explore whether he has Jewish heritage.

Stoudemire seeks Hebrew roots in Israel (AP)
NBA star Amare Stoudemire says he has come to Israel to explore whether he has Jewish heritage. He tells The Associated Press on Friday that he believes he has "Hebrew roots" through his mother, Carrie. The five-time All-Star who recently signed with the New York Knicks is on a weeklong visit to learn about Israel, its language and religions.

Amar'e tracing 'Hebrew roots' in Israel
NBA star Amare Stoudemire says he has come to Israel to explore whether he has Jewish heritage.

US players asked to fill multiple roles (AP)
Andre Iguodala is the only player listed at two positions on the USA Basketball men's national team roster, though not the only one who will have to fill multiple roles. The team has lost big men Amare Stoudemire, David Lee and Robin Lopez, and now the 19 players being looked at during the first week of training camp have to be able to fill in at those spots as well as their own.

Amar'e to miss worlds for contract issues
Amare Stoudemire will not play for the United States in next month's world championships because of problems insuring his contract, a damaging blow to the Americans on the day training camp opened.

Contract issues keep Amare out of worlds (AP)
Amare Stoudemire will not play for the United States in next month's world championships because of problems insuring his contract, a damaging blow to the Americans on the day training camp opened. The New York Knicks' new forward was expected to be one of the Americans' top players in Turkey, but the team learned of the change of plans Tuesday.

Amare Stoudemire will not play for U.S. in world championships over contract insurance problems
A USA Basketball spokesman says Amare Stoudemire will not play for the United States in the world championships because of problems insuring his contract.

Sources: Amare Stoudemire doubtful for Team USA
Amare Stoudemire's availability for Team USA was thrown into doubt Monday night after questions were raised over whether his contract with the New York Knicks could be insured to allow him to play in a FIBA competition, sources told ESPN.com.

Suns complete deal for Raptors' Turkoglu (AP)
The Phoenix Suns have acquired Turkish forward Hedo Turkoglu in a trade that sends Brazilian guard Leandro Barbosa and forward Dwayne Jones to Toronto. The deal gives the Suns a third forward in their attempt to replace free agent Amare Stoudemire. Phoenix signed swingman Josh Childress in a sign-and-trade deal with Atlanta earlier Wednesday and picked up Hakim Warrick in similar swap with Chicago.

Knicks sign Russian C Mozgov (AP)
The New York Knicks have signed Russian center Timofey Mozgov. The 7-foot-1 Mozgov spent last season with BC Khimki of Russia, averaging 7.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 32 games. The 23-year-old represented Russia at the 2009 European championship, scoring 11 points per game. The move Tuesday completes a busy stretch for the Knicks, who acquired Amare Stoudemire and three players from...

Knicks introduce new additions (AP)
Enough talk about the salary cap. The New York Knicks think they can win now. New York introduced new additions Raymond Felton, Anthony Randolph, Kelenna Azubuike and Ronny Turiaf on Monday. Not quite the same as showing off LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. But combined with the Knicks' one big free-agent acquisition, Amare Stoudemire, team president Donnie Walsh insists this group is...

Chicago Bulls get Phoenix Suns' second-round pick in sign-and-trade
The Suns have completed sign-and-trade deals that will send Amare Stoudemire to the New York Knicks and bring Hakim Warrick to Phoenix.

Suns cap deals involving Amare, Warrick (AP)
The Suns have completed sign-and-trade deals that will send Amare Stoudemire to the New York Knicks and bring Hakim Warrick to Phoenix. Stoudemire agreed to a free-agent contract of five years and about $100 million with the Knicks last week. He was signed by Phoenix, then sent to New York, giving the Suns a trade exception that was used to sign Warrick in another sign-and-trade deal with Chicago.

2010 NBA free agents: New York Knicks celebrate the signing of Amare Stoudemire, wait for LeBron James' decision
The New York Knicks celebrated the signing of Amare Stoudemire on Thursday at Madison Square Garden, await LeBron James' decision.

2010 NBA Free Agents: New York Knicks say signing Amare Stoudemire is worth the risk
For the Knicks, Amare Stoudemire is worth the risk.

Report: Amar'e in meetings with Knicks
A person with knowledge of the talks says the New York Knicks are meeting with Amare Stoudemire. The All-Star forward is seeking a maximum contract that would reunite him with coach Mike D'Antoni.

Amare Stoudemire, New York Knicks reach agreement in principle
The New York Knicks have reached an agreement in principle with free agent Amare Stoudemire.

Stoudemire meeting with Knicks (AP)
A person with knowledge of the talks said the New York Knicks were meeting with Amare Stoudemire. The All-Star forward is seeking a maximum contract that would reunite him with coach Mike D'Antoni. Stoudemire arrived in New York on Saturday and the person tells The Associated Press that the free agent was in discussions with team officials Monday afternoon.

2010 Free Agents: Amare Stoudemire, Mike D'Antoni of New York Knicks meet to clear the air, sources say
Amare Stoudemire and Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni had breakfast together Sunday morning in New York City to clear the air about old grievances from when they were both with the Suns, according to league sources.

LeBron James' camp, seeking clarity on Amare Stoudemire, met with New York Knicks again
The New York Knicks held a secret second meeting with LeBron James' representatives to clarify exactly where they stood in regards to signing Amare Stoudemire, two NBA sources told ESPN.com on Sunday.

Knicks to make pitch for Stoudemire (AP)
The New York Knicks are readying their pitch for Amare Stoudemire, while still believing they have a shot at some other big names. The Knicks were back in New York on Saturday after spending the previous two days in the Midwest courting LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. Next up is a holiday weekend meeting with Stoudemire, who appears to be the most likely top free agent to land in...

2010 NBA Free Agents: Amare Stoudemire, New York Knicks talking about deal, sources say
The New York Knicks and Amare Stoudemire continued to move closer to an agreement to bring the free agent forward to Madison Square Garden next season, but sources told ESPN that the deal has yet to be struck.

Suns done with Amare, sign Frye, Warrick (AP)
A person with knowledge of the situation says Amare Stoudemire's days with the Phoenix Suns are over after the team reached contract agreements with forward Hakim Warrick and center Channing Frye. The person told The Associated Press that Warrick agreed to a four-year, $18 million deal on Friday, shortly after Frye agreed to a five-year, $30 million offer to re-sign with Phoenix.

Bosh meets with Heat in Chicago (AP)
Chris Bosh met with the Miami Heat in Chicago on Thursday, each side gauging the chance of him joining Dwyane Wade in South Florida for the next several seasons. Bosh flew to Chicago from his Dallas home, while the Heat contingent led by team president Pat Riley arrived after meetings overnight with Amare Stoudemire and others in Los Angeles.

Source: Amare Stoudemire long shot to return to Phoenix Suns
Amare Stoudemire now appears to be a long shot to return to Phoenix after opting out of the last year of his contract and negotiations on a new deal with Suns owner Robert Sarver broke off late Tuesday night.

Phoenix Suns All-Star Amare Stoudemire to test free agency
Amare Stoudemire has opted out of the final year of his contract with the Phoenix Suns to become part of an illustrious list of free agents this season.

Stoudemire opts out of Suns contract (AP)
Amare Stoudemire has opted out of the final year of his contract with the Phoenix Suns to become part of an illustrious list of free agents this season. Agent Happy Walters says the five-time All-Star power forward made the move Wednesday after talks with Suns owner Robert Sarver failed to result in an agreement on a contract extension.

Source: New York Knicks won't meet with Amare Stoudemire on Thursday
The Knicks will not be meeting with Amare Stoudemire between their scheduled Thursday sitdowns with Joe Johnson in Los Angeles and LeBron James in Ohio, according to a source close to the situation.

2010 NBA Free Agents: Sources: New York Knicks to meet with Joe Johnson, Amare Stoudemire as free agency opens
While waiting for their opportunity to sell LeBron James on their team, the Knicks will be busy courting other stars that could potentially play with him at Madison Square Garden.

Amare says he'll opt out of contract (AP)
Amare Stoudemire will opt out of the final year of his contract if he doesn't re-sign with the Phoenix Suns before the deadline at the end of this month. Stoudemire, speaking at his basketball camp Tuesday, said he deserves a maximum contract and would like it to be with Phoenix, where he has played since he was drafted out of high school in 2002.

Stoudemire to seek max deal as free agent
Amare Stoudemire says he will opt out of the final year of his contract if he doesn't re-sign with the Phoenix Suns before then.

Amare Stoudemire opting out if Phoenix Suns don't re-sign him
Amare Stoudemire says he will opt out of the final year of his contract if he doesn't re-sign with the Phoenix Suns before then.

2010 NBA free agents: Amare Stoudemire expects to join in summit
The Phoenix Suns spoke of the joys of the season and the hopes that it was only the beginning. Whether that future would include Amare Stoudemire is the big uncertainty.

Amare Stoudemire's status clouds sunny Phoenix Suns season
The Phoenix Suns spoke of the joys of the season and the hopes that it was only the beginning. Whether that future would include Amare Stoudemire is the big uncertainty.

Stoudemire's 42 carry Suns in Game 3 (AP)
Amare Stoudemire answered his critics with an exclamation point, and there will be no sweep in the Western Conference finals. Stoudemire matched his career playoff high with 42 points, 29 in the second half, and grabbed 11 rebounds to power the Phoenix Suns to a 118-109 victory Sunday night that cut the Los Angeles Lakers' lead in the series to 2-1.

Stoudemire takes over as Suns cut Lakers' lead
Amare Stoudemire matched his career playoff high with 42 points, 29 in the second half, and grabbed 11 rebounds to power the Phoenix Suns to a 118-109 victory Sunday night that cut the Los Angeles Lakers' lead in the series to 2-1.

2010 NBA Playoffs: Suns' Amare Stoudemire doesn't regret 'lucky' remark directed at Lakers' Lamar Odom
Suns big man says he looks "forward to keeping [Odom] off the boards and containing him as much as possible."

Stern excited about free agent class (AP)
NBA commissioner David Stern says the excitement surrounding free agency might force him to hide in his office until players such as LeBron James decide where to play next season. James could lead one of the deepest free agent classes in years, with Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and Amare Stoudemire all eligible to walk.

Amare Stoudemire: Lamar Odom's big night a 'lucky game'
Amare Stoudemire said that Lamar Odom was lucky to get 19 points and 19 rebounds in the Lakers' win.

Suns sweep Spurs to reach West finals (AP)
The Phoenix Suns swept away seven years of bad playoff memories brought by the San Antonio Spurs. Steve Nash scored 20 points and played with a right eye that was swollen shut as Phoenix swept San Antonio from the Western Conference semifinals with a 107-101 win Sunday night. Amare Stoudemire led the way with 29 points to help the Suns get past the Spurs in the playoffs for the first time in five...

'Los Suns' pull away from Spurs, take 2-0 lead
Amare Stoudemire had 23 points and 11 rebounds, Channing Frye made 5 of 6 3-pointers, and Phoenix, wearing its orange "Los Suns" jerseys in part to protest Arizona's new anti-immigration law, pulled away for a 110-102 victory over the San Antonio Spurs.

'Los Suns' take 2-0 series lead on Spurs (AP)
Los Suns ganaron. That means the Suns won. Amare Stoudemire had 23 points and 11 rebounds, Channing Frye made 5 of 6 3-pointers, and Phoenix, wearing its orange "Los Suns" jerseys in part to protest Arizona's new anti-immigration law, pulled away for a 110-102 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night, taking a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.

Suns finish off Trail Blazers in 6 games (AP)
Jason Richardson wanted to be the wild card in the playoffs for the Phoenix Suns. So while the Portland Trail Blazers were focused on Amare Stoudemire and Steve Nash, Richardson came up big for the third time in the first-round series, scoring 28 points in a 99-90 Game 6 victory Thursday night. The win sends the third-seeded Suns into the second round against seventh-seeded San Antonio, which...

Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire given flagrant foul
An NBA review of an elbow thrown by Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire in Thursday night's playoff game deemed the offense worthy of a flagrant foul 1, but not a suspension.

Suns down Jazz to earn No. 3 seed for playoffs
Steve Nash had 11 assists in just three quarters, Amare Stoudemire finished with 20 points and seven rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns easily clinched the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference by beating the Utah Jazz 100-86 on Wednesday night.

Suns secure No. 3 seed, drop Jazz to 5th (AP)
Steve Nash had 11 assists in just three quarters, Amare Stoudemire finished with 20 points and seven rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns easily earned the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference by beating the Utah Jazz 100-86 on Wednesday night. Channing Frye scored 10 of his 15 points in the second quarter and Goran Dragic added 12 points for the Suns, who capped their surge through the West standings by...

Suns clinch home court for 1st round (AP)
The overachieving Phoenix Suns have home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. The Suns, considered a borderline playoff contender when the season began, used the dominating power of Amare Stoudemire, the virtuoso playmaking of Steve Nash and an array of long-range shooters to rout the Denver Nuggets 123-101 on Tuesday night.

Suns secure home court in 1st round
Amare Stoudemire scored 26 points and Steve Nash had 18 points and 10 assists before sitting out the fourth quarter while the Phoenix reserves completed a 123-101 rout of the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night that gave the Suns homecourt advantage in the first round of the playoffs.

Suns get hot from 3 to pull away from Rockets
Amare Stoudemire had 35 points and 13 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns used 3-pointers to pull away at the finish to beat the Houston Rockets 116-106 on Sunday night.

Amare helps Suns move into 3rd in West (AP)
Amare Stoudemire had 35 points and 13 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns used 3-pointers to pull away at the finish to beat the Houston Rockets 116-106 on Sunday night. The Suns made four 3s in a row, two by Channing Frye and one apiece by Steve Nash and Jason Richardson, in a 14-0 run after the Rockets took a 102-100 lead with 3:23 left.

Surging Suns end Spurs' win streak at 4 (AP)
Amare Stoudemire scored 29 points and Phoenix dominated San Antonio most of Wednesday night in a 112-101 victory that snapped the Spurs' four-game winning streak and kept the Suns tied for second in the Western Conference with four games to play. Jason Richardson scored 20 and Steve Nash had 16 points and 12 assists in Phoenix's 11th victory in 12 games.

Stoudemire leads Suns to 10th straight victory
Amare Stoudemire scored 27 points on 13-of-15 shooting, and the Phoenix Suns won their 10th straight with a 109-94 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night.

Suns win ninth straight, roll past Nets (AP)
Steve Nash had 24 points and 14 assists, Jason Richardson scored 23 points, and the Phoenix Suns ran their winning streak to nine games by beating the New Jersey Nets 116-105 Wednesday night. Amare Stoudemire had 15 points and three reserves were in double figures for the Suns, who followed a sluggish first half by hitting all six 3-point attempts in a 38-point third quarter that turned around the...

Amare, Suns send Wolves to 16th loss in row
Amare Stoudemire had 30 points and 17 rebounds as the Suns sent the Wolves to their 16th straight loss.

Wolves match club-record 16-game skid (AP)
Amare Stoudemire had 30 points and 17 rebounds, helping the Phoenix Suns hold off Minnesota for a 111-105 victory on Sunday night -- and the Timberwolves matched a franchise record with their 16th loss in a row. Kevin Love had 23 points and a career-high 22 rebounds, and Al Jefferson put up 19 points and 16 rebounds, leading the Timberwolves on a startling second-half comeback after falling behind...

Amare, Suns hold off Warriors 133-131 (AP)
Amare Stoudemire scored 37 points, Jason Richardson had a season-high 34, and the Phoenix Suns held off the Golden State Warriors 133-131 on Monday night for their fifth straight victory. Reggie Williams, an NBA Development League product who was signed for the remainder of the season on Monday, scored a career-high 29 points for Golden State.

High-scoring Suns tip Warriors to extend streak
Amare Stoudemire scored 37 points, Jason Richardson had a season-high 34, and the Phoenix Suns held off the Golden State Warriors 133-131 on Monday night for their fifth straight victory.

Stoudemire scores 44 as Suns defeat Jazz (AP)
Amare Stoudemire scored the first 11 points for Phoenix en route to a season-high 44 and the Suns led all the way in a 110-100 victory over Utah on Friday night that pulled them within a game of the Jazz for fourth place in the West. Stoudemire made 14 of 16 shots and 16 of 18 free throws in his 15th career 40-point performance.

Stoudemire nets 44 points as Suns gain on Jazz
Amare Stoudemire scored the first 11 points for Phoenix en route to a season-high 44 and the Suns led all the way in a 110-100 victory over Utah on Friday night that pulled them within a game of the Jazz for fourth place in the West.

Suns score 152 to win in rout
It's an NBA law of physics: Put the highest-scoring team in the league against arguably the worst defense and watch the scoreboard light up like the Fourth of July. Jason Richardson scored 27 points and Amare Stoudemire 25, then sat with the rest of the Phoenix starters while the Suns' reserves finished off a 152-114 rout of Minnesota on Monday night in the highest-scoring game by an NBA team this season.

Defense rests: Suns score 152 in rout of Wolves
Jason Richardson scored 27 points and Amare Stoudemire 25, then sat with the rest of the Phoenix starters while the Suns' reserves finished off a 152-114 rout of Minnesota on Monday night in the highest-scoring game by an NBA team this season.

Suns rout Wolves 152-114 behind 15 3s (AP)
Jason Richardson scored 27 points and Amare Stoudemire 25, then sat with the rest of the Phoenix starters while the Suns' reserves finished off a 152-114 rout of Minnesota on Monday night in the highest-scoring game by an NBA team this season. Lou Amundson matched his career high with 20 points as Phoenix sent the Timberwolves to their 10th straight loss and 16th in the last 17 games.

Suns ride Nash, Amare past Hornets (AP)
Steve Nash had 13 points and 12 assists in his 1,000th NBA game and his favorite receiver Amare Stoudemire had a dominant 36-point, 12-rebound performance in the Phoenix Suns' 120-106 victory over the depleted New Orleans Hornets on Sunday night. Nash, in his 14th NBA season, became the 10th active player in the league to reach the 1,000-game milestone.

Nash connects with Stoudemire in Suns' victory
Steve Nash had 13 points and 12 assists in his 1,000th NBA game and his favorite receiver Amare Stoudemire had a dominant 36-point, 12-rebound performance in the Phoenix Suns' 120-106 victory over the depleted New Orleans Hornets on Sunday night.

Altercations, technicals mar Suns' 1,900th win
Amare Stoudemire scored 30 points for the third consecutive game and the Phoenix Suns beat the Indiana Pacers 113-105 on Saturday for the 1,900th victory in franchise history in a game marred by two fights and eight technical fouls.

Suns ride Amare to rowdy win over Pacers (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 30 points for the third consecutive game and the Phoenix Suns beat the Indiana Pacers 113-105 on Saturday night for the 1,900th victory in franchise history in a game marred by two fights and eight technical fouls. Things got heated with 46.7 seconds remaining in the third period when the Pacers' Earl Watson appeared to push the Suns' Channing Frye.

Reserves key as Suns take charge of Nuggets
Amare Stoudemire had 19 points and 10 rebounds, and the reserves keyed a big second quarter for the Phoenix Suns in a 101-85 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night.

Reserves spark Suns' surge past Nuggets (AP)

Amare Stoudemire had 19 points and 10 rebounds, and the reserves keyed a big second quarter for the Phoenix Suns in a 101-85 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. Goran Dragic scored 10 first-half points off the bench and the reserves had 24 of 33 second-quarter points, when the Suns quickly erased an early double-digit deficit.

Spurs halt Suns' winning streak at 5 (AP)

Richard Jefferson scored 20 points in his best game since losing his starting job, and the San Antonio Spurs beat Phoenix 113-110 on Sunday to end the Suns' five-game winning streak. Amare Stoudemire had a season-high 41 points and 12 rebounds for Phoenix, but Jefferson and the Spurs hung on late to hand the Suns only their second loss since the All-Star break.

Lopez's career-high 30 lift surging Suns (AP)
Robin Lopez scored 19 of his career-high 30 points in the first half and the Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Clippers 125-112 on Friday night for their fifth straight victory. Amare Stoudemire added 20 points and Grant Hill had 18 points, six rebounds and six assists for the Suns, who won for the sixth time in seven games since the All-Star break.

Nash returns with 20 and 14, Suns roll (AP)

Jason Richardson scored 24 points, Steve Nash had 20 points and 13 assists in his return to the lineup, and the Phoenix Suns beat the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 106-95 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight victory. The Suns (36-23) have won 10 of 12 and are 13 games over .500 for the first time since the end of the 2007-08 season.

Suns sweep season series with Kings (AP)

Are the Phoenix Suns, the NBA's highest-scoring team, suddenly becoming a tough defensive team? If the last two games are any indication, they are headed in the right direction. Jason Richardson scored 26 points, Amare Stoudemire had 19 points and 14 rebounds, and Steve Nash had 17 assists, leading the Suns to a 104-88 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night.

Stoudemire, Hill get Suns by Hawks 88-80 (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 22 points for his ninth straight game over 20 to lead the Phoenix Suns to an 88-80 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. Grant Hill added 16 points for the Suns, who used a 13-0 run in the fourth quarter to pull away. Josh Smith led Atlanta with 21 points and Joe Johnson scored 19 points.

Amare Stoudemire trade 'unlikely,' Phoenix Suns owner says
Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver has informed All-Star center Amare Stoudemire that he is unlikely to be traded before Thursday's 3 p.m. ET trading deadline.

Deadline comes and goes, Stoudemire still a Sun
After weeks of trade discussions, the Suns decided the one player they could not do without was Amare Stoudemire.

Dirk, Butler lift Mavs over Amare, Suns (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 28 points, and Dallas newcomer Caron Butler started a key third-quarter run in the Mavericks' 107-97 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. Amare Stoudemire, who has been mentioned in trade rumors in recent days, had 30 points and 14 rebounds for the Suns, who had their five-game road winning streak snapped.

Amare Stoudemire's agent thinks forward will be dealt
Amare Stoudemire's agent believes his agent will be traded.

Agent expects Suns to trade Stoudemire
The agent for Amare Stoudemire says he expects the All-Star power forward to be traded by Thursday's deadline, with Cleveland and Miami the most likely destinations.

Surging Suns beat slumping Grizzlies (AP)

Jason Richardson scored 27 points, Amare Stoudemire added 21 points and 10 rebounds as the Phoenix Suns won their sixth game in the last seven with a 109-95 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night Richardson was 12 of 17 from the field in the Suns' fifth straight road victory. Robin Lopez finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds.

Cleveland Cavaliers wait as Phoenix Suns gather info on Amare Stoudemire options
The Cavaliers are waiting as the Suns are "gathering information" on a possible Amare Stoudemire trade.

Sources: Miami Heat making big push for Amare Stoudemire
The Heat are making a push to trade for the Suns' Amare Stoudemire, sources said on Monday.

Sources: Cleveland Cavaliers talking Corey Maggette with Golden State Warriors
The Cavaliers are talking to the Warriors about Corey Maggette in case a deal for Amare Stoudemire falls through, sources said on Monday.

Sources: Others up antes in bidding for Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire
Reports that Amare Stoudemire could be headed to the Cleveland Cavaliers have led other clubs to spice up their offers to the Phoenix Suns, according to sources.

Sources: Cavs inching closer to deal for Amare Stoudemire
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Phoenix Suns are closing in on a deal that would send all-star forward Amare Stoudemire to Cleveland, according to sources with knowledge of the negotiations.

Source: Cleveland Cavaliers not alone in bid for Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire
The Cavaliers have been in touch for weeks with the Suns about a deal that would bring Amare Stoudemire to Cleveland, but several other teams' chances of landing the forward are just as good, a source said.

Report: Cavs looking to land Suns' Stoudemire
The Cavaliers have intensified their efforts to acquire Phoenix Suns All-Star forward Amare Stoudemire according to a published report from Cleveland.

Report: Cavs in trade talks to acquire Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire
The Plain Dealer is reporting the Cleveland Cavaliers are in negotiations to acquire Suns All-Star forward Amare Stoudemire.

Suns surging as Nash turns 36 (AP)
The Phoenix Suns are surging amid speculation Amare Stoudemire could be traded in the next two weeks. Steve Nash turned 36 on Sunday with the Suns on a season-high, five-game winning streak that includes their first 4-0 road trip since December 2006. Nash said it would be a shame to see Stoudemire traded away, with the team playing as well as it is.

Nash, Amare help Suns cap 4-0 road trip (AP)

Less than three weeks ago, the Phoenix Suns came home from a four-game road trip empty-handed and discouraged. The mood around the team is much different after this four-game trip. Steve Nash had 23 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds to help the Phoenix Suns complete a perfect road trip with a 114-102 victory over the struggling Sacramento Kings on Friday night.

Suns match season high, grab fourth win in row
Amare Stoudemire had 20 points and 17 rebounds, leading the Phoenix Suns to a 109-97 victory over Denver squad missing Carmelo Anthony on Wednesday night.

Suns top Nuggets for fourth straight win (AP)

Amare Stoudemire had 20 points and 17 rebounds, leading the Phoenix Suns to a 109-97 victory over Denver squad missing Carmelo Anthony on Wednesday night. Jason Richardson added 20 points, and Steve Nash had 17 points and 10 assists as the Suns matched a season high with their fourth straight win. This isn't the easiest of arenas to win in, either.

Stoudemire, Suns blast Nuggets on road
Amare Stoudemire had 20 points and 17 rebounds, leading the Phoenix Suns to a 109-97 victory over Denver squad missing Carmelo Anthony on Wednesday night.

Suns hold off Paul-less Hornets (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 25 points and Grant Hill hit two late key baskets and the Phoenix Suns held on to beat the New Orleans Hornets 109-100 on Monday. The Hornets played their second game in a row without All-Star point guard Chris Paul, who is out indefinitely with a left knee injury that coach Jeff Bower said could require surgery.

Stoudemire leads Suns push past Rockets in OT
Amare Stoudemire scored a season-high 36 points, Steve Nash handed out 16 assists and the Phoenix Suns beat the Houston Rockets 115-111 in overtime on Sunday night.

Amare, Nash carry Suns by Rockets in OT (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored a season-high 36 points, Steve Nash handed out 16 assists and the Phoenix Suns beat the Houston Rockets 115-111 in overtime on Sunday night. Nash scored 11 points and grabbed a season-high eight rebounds, and Grant Hill added 19 points for the Suns, who snapped a five-game road losing streak.

Suns reserves key comeback to beat Mavs (AP)

Phoenix reserves Goran Dragic, Jared Dudley and Louis Amundson led an unlikely comeback with 14 fourth-quarter points and the Suns rallied to beat the Dallas Mavericks 112-106 on Thursday night. Amare Stoudemire had 22 points before spending the entire fourth quarter on the bench, Steve Nash added 19 points and 11 assists, and Jason Richardson had 17 points to help the Suns snap a three-game...

Dragic rallies Suns by depleted Warriors (AP)

Goran Dragic scored 18 of his career-high 20 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Phoenix Suns past the depleted Golden State Warriors, 112-103 on Saturday night. The second-year guard from Slovenia was 4 of 6 from the field, including 3 of 5 on 3-pointers, and made 7 of 8 free throws in the quarter.

Suns hold on after squandering lead to Rockets
Steve Nash scored 26 points and had 12 assists, Amare Stoudemire added 25 points and 11 rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns squandered a 16-point lead before rallying from a 16-point deficit to beat the Houston Rockets 118-110 on Wednesday night.

Suns rally by Rockets in see-saw affair (AP)

Steve Nash scored 26 points and had 12 assists, Amare Stoudemire added 25 points and 11 rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns squandered a 16-point lead before rallying from a 16-point deficit to beat the Houston Rockets 118-110 on Wednesday night. It was a furious game marked by a series of remarkable runs.

Suns hold off Kings to snap 7-game road slide
Steve Nash had 30 points and 12 assists, Amare Stoudemire scored 24 and the Phoenix Suns snapped an seven-game road losing streak with a 113-109 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.

Nash's 30 and 12 help Suns end road skid (AP)

Steve Nash had 30 points and 12 assists, Amare Stoudemire scored 24 and the Phoenix Suns snapped an seven-game road losing streak with a 113-109 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night. The Kings erased an entire 20-point first half deficit but could never take the lead against the Suns, falling for the 14th time in the last 16 meetings between the teams.

Grizzlies rip Suns 128-103 to reach .500 (AP)

Suddenly, the Memphis Grizzlies are a team to be reckoned with. O.J. Mayo scored 25 points and reserve Sam Young added a career-high 22 to help the Grizzlies beat the Phoenix Suns 128-103 on Saturday night. The victory lifted the Grizzlies to the .500 mark (16-16) after a 1-8 start. This is the first time they have been at .500 or better this late in the season since 2005-06.

Suns top injury-depleted Celtics 116-98 (AP)

The Boston Celtics already were in trouble without Paul Pierce. Take Kevin Garnett away, too, and it got ugly against the Phoenix Suns. Amare Stoudemire and Channing Frye scored 26 points apiece, and the Suns handed what was left of the Celtics their third straight loss, 116-98 on Wednesday night. Without Garnett to guard him, Stoudemire scored 18 on 9-of-10 shooting in the first quarter and...

Celtics lose third straight as Suns roll at home
Amare Stoudemire and Channing Frye scored 26 points apiece, and the Phoenix Suns handed what was left of the Boston Celtics their third straight loss, 116-98 on Wednesday night.

Suns hand Lakers second loss in 3 games (AP)
Amare Stoudemire scored 26 points, Jared Dudley matched his career best with 19 and the Phoenix Suns sent the Los Angeles Lakers to their second loss in three games with a surprising 118-103 rout on Monday night. Kobe Bryant scored 34 for the Lakers but sat out the final 7:50 when the game was deemed out of reach by coach Phil Jackson.

Suns blast Clippers at home
Amare Stoudemire led seven Phoenix players in double figures with 26 points and the Suns beat the Los Angeles Clippers for the sixth straight time in a 124-93 rout on Friday night.

Sharpshooting Suns rout Clippers 124-93 (AP)

Amare Stoudemire led seven Phoenix players in double figures with 26 points and the Suns beat the Los Angeles Clippers for the sixth straight time in a 124-93 rout on Friday night. Jared Dudley and J.R. Richardson each added 18 for the Suns in their most lopsided victory and the Clippers' worst loss this season.

Suns beat Clippers in biggest rout of season
Amare Stoudemire had 26 points and the Suns beat the Clippers in their biggest rout of the season.

Suns move to 10-0 at home, rout Wizards (AP)

Steve Nash had 15 points and 15 assists before sitting out the fourth quarter Saturday night, and the Phoenix Suns improved to 10-0 at home with a 121-95 rout of the Washington Wizards. Amare Stoudemire had 23 points and 14 rebounds and Jason Richardson scored 22 as the Suns remained the only team in the NBA without a home loss.

Amare's dunk helps Suns hold off Magic (AP)

Amare Stoudemire capped a 28-point night with an emphatic offensive rebound dunk with 6.9 seconds to play and the Phoenix Suns stayed unbeaten at home with a 106-103 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night. The Magic, at the end of a four-game trip after being beaten at Utah on Thursday, lost consecutive games for the first time this season.

Stoudemire caps Suns' victory with final dunk
Amare Stoudemire capped a 28-point night with an emphatic offensive rebound dunk with 6.9 seconds to play and the Phoenix Suns stayed unbeaten at home with a 106-103 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night.

Injured McGrady on pace to start All-Star game
Kobe Bryant is the leading vote-getter for the NBA All-Star game and Tracy McGrady is on track to join him in the Western Conference backcourt despite not playing yet this season. Bryant had more than 692,000 votes in the first set of returns announced Thursday, about 20,000 more than East leader Dwyane Wade. Also on track to start for the West in the Feb. 14 game are NBA leading scorer Carmelo Anthony and Dirk Nowitzki at forwards, and Amare Stoudemire at center.

Nash, Stoudemire lead Suns past Kings (AP)

Steve Nash scored 32 points, Amare Stoudemire had 18 points and 21 rebounds and Phoenix used a late 3-point spree to beat Sacramento 115-107 on Saturday night, snapping the Kings' four-game winning streak. Tyreke Evans scored 21 points, and Andres Nocioni had 20 for the Kings, who lost for the eighth straight time in Phoenix.

Amare grabs 21 boards; Suns end Kings' streak
Steve Nash scored 32 points, Amare Stoudemire had 18 points and 21 rebounds and Phoenix used a late 3-point barrage to beat Sacramento 115-107 on Saturday night, snapping the Kings' four-game winning streak.

NBA fines Stoudemire, Chandler for in-game tweets
The NBA fined Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire and Charlotte Bobcats forward Tyson Chandler $7,500 each Sunday for posting to their Twitter accounts during games in violation of league rules. Stoudemire's Twitter feed was updated during the Suns' 126-111 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, and Chandler tweeted a message the same night while the Bobcats were on their way to a 116-81 win over Toronto.

Phoenix Suns' Amare Stoudemire, Charlotte Bobcats' Tyson Chandler fined for in-game tweets
The NBA fined Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire and Charlotte Bobcats forward Tyson Chandler $7,500 each Sunday for posting to their Twitter accounts during games in violation of league rules.

NBA fines Amare, Chandler for tweeting (AP)
The NBA fined Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire and Charlotte Bobcats forward Tyson Chandler $7,500 each Sunday for posting to their Twitter accounts during games in violation of league rules. Stoudemire's Twitter feed was updated during the Suns' 126-111 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, and Chandler tweeted a message the same night while the Bobcats were on their way to a...

Suns win 12th straight over Raptors (AP)

Steve Nash had 20 points and 16 assists, Jason Richardson scored 22 points and the Phoenix Suns won their fourth straight game, 113-94 over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. Amare Stoudemire had 18 points and Leandro Barbosa added 17 before leaving with a sore left ankle. Channing Frye scored 15 as Phoenix won its 12th straight over Toronto.

Suns down Grizzlies to 15th straight home win
Amare Stoudemire scored 18 of his 28 points during a torrid third quarter and the Phoenix Suns beat the Memphis Grizzlies 126-111 Wednesday night for their 15th consecutive home victory.

Suns earn 15th straight home win (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 18 of his 28 points during a torrid third quarter and the Phoenix Suns beat the Memphis Grizzlies 126-111 Wednesday night for their 15th consecutive home victory. In the third quarter, the scintillating, high-scoring Suns hit their first 12 field-goal attempts and finished the quarter 17 for 20.

Nash leads Suns to surprising fast start (AP)
The Phoenix Suns are supposed to be an aging NBA afterthought, a team that a couple of years ago saw its best title shot slip away. Few could have foreseen the way this team has bolted out of the starting gate. With Steve Nash as good as ever, Amare Stoudemire on the mend and an array of sharpshooters firing away, the Suns are off to an 11-3 start.

Stoudemire, Suns blow out road-weary Pistons
Amare Stoudemire scored 21 points and the Suns routed the road-weary Pistons on Sunday.

Suns cruise past weary Pistons 117-91 (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 21 points and Steve Nash added 20 for Phoenix, then sat out the fourth quarter to watch the Suns rout road-weary Detroit 117-91 Sunday night for the Pistons' fifth straight loss. Nash made 7 of 8 shots and had nine assists. Jason Richardson scored 17 as the Suns (11-3), with six players in double figures, improved to 5-0 at home and tied Atlanta and Orlando for the best...

Suns overcome sluggish start to defeat Rockets
Amare Stoudemire scored 23 points, Steve Nash had 16 assists and the Suns recovered from a slow start to beat the Rockets 111-105 on Tuesday.

Suns overcome slow start to beat Rockets (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 23 points, Steve Nash had 16 assists and the Phoenix Suns recovered from a slow start to beat the Houston Rockets 111-105 on Tuesday night. Jason Richardson scored 20 points for the Suns, who have won eight of their last 11 games against the Rockets in Houston. Carl Landry scored a career-high 27 points off the bench and Aaron Brooks had a career-best 13 assists for the...

Stoudemire rebounds to lead Suns over Raptors
Amare Stoudemire followed one of the worst games of his career with his best game of the season, scoring 30 points to lead Phoenix to a 101-100 victory over Toronto on Sunday night, the Suns' 11th straight win over the Raptors.

Suns win 11th straight vs. Raptors (AP)

Amare Stoudemire followed one of the worst games of his career with his best game of the season, scoring 30 points to lead Phoenix to a 101-100 victory over Toronto on Sunday night, the Suns' 11th straight win over the Raptors. The Suns improved to an NBA-best 9-2, winning their 13th in a row at home.

Suns score 40 in 1st, rout Hornets (AP)

Amare Stoudemire and Steve Nash combined to hit all eight of their first-quarter shots and the Phoenix Suns used a sizzling opening period to beat the New Orleans Hornets 124-104 on Wednesday night for their eighth victory in nine games. The Suns (8-1) have the best in the Western Conference and are tied with the Boston Celtics for the league's best mark.

Suns sizzle to start, make short work of Hornets
Amare Stoudemire and Steve Nash combined to hit all eight of their first-quarter shots and the Phoenix Suns used a sizzling opening period to beat the New Orleans Hornets 124-104 on Wednesday night for their eighth victory in nine games.

Magic hand Suns first loss, 122-100 (AP)

Ryan Anderson had 20 and 10 rebounds, Dwight Howard scored 25 and the short-handed Orlando Magic defeated the previously unbeaten Phoenix Suns 122-100 on Wednesday night. Playing without injured Vince Carter and suspended Rashard Lewis, the Magic built a 23-point lead in the third quarter to pull away from the Suns.

Nash has 20 assists, Suns rout Warriors (AP)

Anybody waiting for Steve Nash to show his age, well, keep waiting. The 35-year-old point guard scored 18 points and had the sixth 20-assist game of his career Friday night in Phoenix's 123-101 rout of the Golden State Warriors in the Suns' home opener. The performance came two nights after he scored 14 fourth-quarter points, including the game-winning basket, in the Suns' season opener...

Nash's 24 get Suns by Clippers 109-107 (AP)

Steve Nash scored 15 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, when he rallied the Phoenix Suns to a 109-107 season-opening victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. Grant Hill had 19 points and 13 rebounds, Leandro Barbosa added 17 points, Amare Stoudemire 16 and Channing Frye 12 for the Suns, who won their fifth in a row over the Clippers.

Nash injures ankle as Suns beat Kings (AP)

Channing Frye scored 29 points, Amare Stoudemire had 26, and the fast-moving Phoenix Suns overcame the losses of Steve Nash and Grant Hill to beat the Sacramento Kings 143-127 on Tuesday night in their final home preseason game. Nash left in the second half with an injured right ankle and Hill was ejected after getting two technical fouls for arguing with the officials.

Suns spoil Blazers' return to old arena (AP)

Steve Nash had 23 points and 15 assists and the Phoenix Suns returned to the Portland's old Memorial Coliseum much same way they left it -- with a victory over the Trail Blazers. The Suns spoiled Portland's retro return to the birthplace of "Rip City" with a 110-104 win on Wednesday night.

Amare Stoudemire focused on bounce-back season
Although his future with the Suns remains unclear, Amare Stoudemire is focused on bouncing back from an injury-mired 2008-09.

Stoudemire back in Suns' big win vs. Partizan
Amare Stoudemire scored 12 points in his first game in eight months, and the Suns used a strong defensive effort to beat Partizan 111-80.

New Phoenix Suns deal depends on Amare Stoudemire's health
The Suns want to make sure Amare Stoudemire is healthy before offering him a contract extension.

Suns' Stoudemire has surgery on eye
Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire has undergone outpatient surgery on his right eye. The Suns said Friday the procedure was part of the recovery process from a Feb. 20 operation to repair a partially detached retina. Team ophthalmologist Dr. Jay Schwartz said in a statement that a small amount of residual fluid was removed and called the surgery "routine." After a workout at U.S.

Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire has routine procedure on eye
Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire has undergone outpatient surgery on his right eye.

Amare Stoudemire puzzled by Phoenix Suns' plans for future
Amare Stoudemire is puzzled by the Phoenix Suns' plans, and isn't sure he'd want to stay with the team unless they are figured out.

Stoudemire, Nash lead Suns by Raptors (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 31 points, Steve Nash had a season-high 18 assists and the Phoenix Suns beat Toronto 117-113 on Sunday afternoon, their ninth consecutive victory over the struggling Raptors. Jason Richardson added 17 points, Shaquille O'Neal and Matt Barnes each had 16 and Leandro Barbosa scored 14 for the Suns.

Suns deal Clippers 11th straight loss (AP)

Amare Stoudemire overcame early foul trouble to score 26 points, Jason Richardson and Grant Hill each had 21, and the Phoenix Suns sent the Los Angeles Clippers to their 11th straight loss with a 109-103 victory on Sunday. Steve Nash had 14 points and 12 assists for the Suns, who blew a 15-point lead before notching their third straight road win to move a season-best eight games over .500.

Suns hand Clippers sixth straight loss (AP)
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.

Shaq helps Suns overcome loss of Nash (AP)

Shaquille O'Neal had 28 points and 12 rebounds, moving into ninth place on the NBA's career scoring list, and the Phoenix Suns overcame the loss of two-time MVP Steve Nash to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 110-102 on Monday night. Nash played only 9 minutes before leaving with back spasms and Amare Stoudemire was hounded by foul trouble, but the Suns still had plenty of firepower to overwhelm the...

Spurs beat Suns on Mason's 3 at buzzer (AP)

Roger Mason sank a 3-pointer from the corner at the buzzer to give the San Antonio Spurs a 91-90 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. The Suns had taken the lead on Grant Hill's layup on an out-of-bounds play with 4.3 seconds to go. Tony Parker drove toward the basket for San Antonio and threw to Mason, who was wide open because defender Jason Richardson was late getting there.

Shaq helps Suns extend mastery of Bucks (AP)

Shaquille O'Neal scored a season-high 35 points and the Phoenix Suns beat Milwaukee 125-110 on Tuesday night, extending their domination of the Bucks in Arizona. The Suns beat Milwaukee in Phoenix for the 21st straight time, matching the San Antonio Spurs' string of 21 straight home victories over Golden State for the longest active streak.

Amare's 22 and 20 helps Suns end slide (AP)

Amare Stoudemire had 22 points and 20 rebounds, Leandro Barbosa scored 25 points and the Phoenix Suns ended a four-game losing streak with a 106-104 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. In a game that was close throughout, the Suns finally took the lead for good, 100-99, on Boris Diaw's free throw with 1:55 to play.

Shaq's return gets Suns over Wolves (AP)

The Phoenix Suns found the answer for their peculiar struggles in Minnesota: Shaq. Shaquille O'Neal had 18 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks to help the balanced Phoenix Suns to a 110-102 victory over the Timberwolves on Wednesday night, snapping their three-game losing streak in Minnesota. Steve Nash added 20 points and six assists in 27 minutes for the Suns, who were playing the second game of...

Suns win 11th straight vs. Blazers (AP)

Shaquille O'Neal had 19 points and 17 rebounds to power the Phoenix Suns to a 102-92 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night. Amare Stoudemire added 17 points, Steve Nash had 16 on 6-for-7 shooting, and Grant Hill scored 15 for the Suns, who beat the Blazers for the second time in Phoenix this season.

Lakers overwhelm Suns, improve to 9-1 (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 24 points and Vladimir Radmanovic made all five of his 3-pointers to lead the Los Angeles Lakers past the Phoenix Suns, 105-92 on Thursday night. Bryant shot only 8-of-23, but the Lakers overwhelmed Phoenix with their depth. Six players reached double figures as Los Angeles improved its record to a league-best 9-1.

Suns top Pistons despite Shaq's ejection (AP)

Shaquille O'Neal made an early exit from Amare Stoudemire's 26th birthday party. Stoudemire and the rest of the already short-handed Phoenix Suns did just fine without him Sunday night. Stoudemire had 29 points and 11 rebounds and the Suns overcame O'Neal's second-quarter ejection to beat the Detroit Pistons 104-86.

O'Neal helps Suns beat Kings 97-95 in OT (AP)
Shaquille O'Neal tied a season high with 29 points and had 13 rebounds and six assists Friday night to help the short-handed Phoenix Suns beat the Sacramento Kings 97-95 in overtime Friday night. Amare Stoudemire was the star in overtime for the Suns. He had six points, including the winner, and blocked a shot at the buzzer to preserve the seal it.

Hinrich has thumb surgery to repair torn ligament
Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich had surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb and could be out for three months. Dr. John Fernandez and Dr. Mark Cohen of Rush University Medical Center performed the operation Tuesday. Hinrich was hurt last Friday night in Chicago's 100-83 victory over Phoenix when he tried to knock the ball away from the Suns' Amare Stoudemire. The Bulls' first-round pick in 2003 out of Kansas, Hinrich has appeared in six games and averaged 8.3 points this season.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/450111634" height="1" width="1"/

Bulls G Hinrich has thumb surgery (AP)
Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich had surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb and could be out for three months. Dr. John Fernandez and Dr. Mark Cohen of Rush University Medical Center performed the operation Tuesday. Hinrich was hurt last Friday night in Chicago's 100-83 victory over Phoenix when he tried to knock the ball away from the Suns' Amare Stoudemire.

Shaq returns to lead Suns past Bucks (AP)

Shaquille O'Neal had 29 points and 11 rebounds in his return from a one-game break, leading the Phoenix Suns to a 104-96 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. O'Neal was 12-of-16 from the field a night after skipping a game in Chicago as part of a strategy to occasionally rest him during the season.

Stoudemire scores 49 as Suns beat Pacers (AP)
Amare Stoudemire scored 49 points, falling a point short of his career high in the Phoenix Suns' 113-103 victory over Indiana on Wednesday night. Stoudemire was 17-for-21 from the field, made 15 free throws without a miss and had 11 rebounds, six assists and five steals. He just missed his career high of 50 points, set against Portland on Jan.

Bell 6-for-6 on 3s as Suns rout Nets (AP)
Raja Bell hit all six of his 3-pointers and scored 22 points, and the Phoenix Suns shot 63 percent from the field in beating the New Jersey Nets 114-86 on Tuesday night. Steve Nash added 12 points and 11 assists, Shaquille O'Neal had 18 points and six rebounds and Amare Stoudemire added 14 points as the Suns won for the third time in four games.

Suns extend streak over Blazers to 10 (AP)
Amare Stoudemire took over the game just long enough to give the Phoenix Suns yet another victory over Portland. Stoudemire scored 16 of his 23 points in the decisive third quarter and Phoenix beat the Trail Blazers 107-96 Saturday night to give Terry Porter his first home victory as Suns coach. "I had my mind set I wanted to dominate," Stoudemire said.

Porter wins Suns coaching debut (AP)
Amare Stoudemire patiently waited until the fourth quarter before taking over and giving Terry Porter a win in his coaching debut. Stoudemire scored 22 points -- 11 coming on 5-of-5 shooting in the fourth quarter -- and four other Phoenix players scored in double figures to help the Suns beat the San Antonio Spurs 103-98 in the regular-season opener for both teams Wednesday night.

Suns' Stoudemire dislocates left pinky (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 17 points before dislocating his left pinky and the Phoenix Suns, with their regulars together for the first time, beat the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder 102-93 on Thursday night . With the victory, the Suns (5-3) completed their fifth straight non-losing exhibition season and 19th in the past 20 years.

Eye injury sidelines Suns' Stoudemire
Center-forward Amare Stoudemire of the Phoenix Suns may miss two weeks or more of practice because of a torn iris in his right eye, The Arizona Republic reported Friday.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/411063940" height="1" width="1"/

NBA's top 10 power forwards
Amare Stoudemire keeps getting better, but he's still a notch behind KG and Timmy as Mike Kahn ranks the top 10 power forwards.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/410403187" height="1" width="1"/

Stoudemire poked in eye, suffers partially torn iris
Suns forward Amare Stoudemire missed practice Thursday with a partially torn iris after being poked in the eye during practice Wednesday.

Parker scores 41 as Spurs take 3-0 lead (AP)

The San Antonio-Phoenix series was supposed to be a spectacular first-round matchup of potential NBA champions. Instead, it's become a Spurs smackdown. Tony Parker had a career-high 41 points along with 12 assists and San Antonio routed the Suns 115-99 on Friday night to take a 3-0 series lead. The defending NBA champion Spurs never trailed in winning their ninth consecutive playoff game and 13th of...

Down 0-2, Suns look to rally vs. Spurs (AP)

With Phoenix trailing San Antonio two games to none, Suns coach Mike D'Antoni is trying to figure out what needs to change in Game 3 of the Western Conference playoff series. "I can't tell you that," D'Antoni said. "How about we just play better?" The Suns played well enough to build double-digit leads in each of the first two games but couldn't close the deal either time.

Duncan's 3 helps Spurs beat Suns in 2OT (AP)

Tim Duncan saved the San Antonio Spurs with his first 3-pointer of the season at the end of overtime, and Manu Ginobili hit a layup at the end of the second extra period to send the defending champions past the Phoenix Suns, 117-115 on Saturday in Game 1 of their first-round series. The third-seeded Spurs celebrated almost as jubilantly as if they'd won the finals yet again after beating the...

Stoudemire, Suns eliminate Warriors (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 11 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter and Phoenix recovered after blowing a 17-point lead to beat Golden State 122-116 Monday night, eliminating the Warriors from playoff contention. The Warriors' loss clinched the final playoff spot in the West for Denver. Steve Nash nearly had a triple-double with 13 points, 14 assists and nine rebounds as the Suns remained in the...

Suns dominate 4th quarter, beat Spurs (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 21 points and five other Phoenix players scored in double digits in the Suns' 96-79 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. The Suns won their second game in a row on the second night of a back-to-back and remained in sixth place in the Western Conference. Shaquille O'Neal had eight of his 16 points in the decisive fourth quarter and grabbed nine rebounds for...

Stoudemire helps Suns win without O'Neal (AP)

Amare Stoudemire had 28 points and 11 rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns beat the Memphis Grizzlies 127-113 on Tuesday night despite playing without an injured Shaquille O'Neal. Stoudemire shot 10-of-13 from the field as the Suns won their eighth straight over the Grizzlies and moved a half-game behind the idle Houston Rockets for the fifth spot in the Western Conference playoffs.

Nash leads Suns to rout of Timberwolves (AP)

Steve Nash had 14 points and 11 assists, then sat out the final quarter Friday night while the Phoenix Suns completed a 117-88 rout of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Amare Stoudemire had 24 points in 28 minutes as five Suns reached double figures. Grant Hill, out for the previous three games with a strained right groin, had 16 points and 10 rebounds.

Stoudemire's 41 rally Suns by Nuggets (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 41 points and Steve Nash had 36, and the Phoenix Suns rallied from a 22-point second-quarter deficit to overcome the Denver Nuggets 132-117 Monday night for their 50th victory of the season. In reaching at least 50 wins for the fourth straight season, the Suns tied the idle Los Angeles Lakers for first place in the Pacific Division and strengthened their position in the...

Suns beat Nets, tie for lead in Pacific (AP)

The Phoenix Suns have a share of first place in the Pacific Division because Amare Stoudemire had another monster game and Shaquille O'Neal did the unexpected -- he made his free throws. Stoudemire had 33 points and 15 rebounds and O'Neal stunned everyone, hitting 7 of 10 from the free-throw line in a 110-104 win over the New Jersey Nets that put the Suns into a first-place tie with Los Angeles...

Suns avoid first 3-game skid, beat 76ers (AP)

Shaquille O'Neal has played with Phoenix long enough to know the Suns don't go on three-game losing streaks. Amare Stoudemire scored 22 points, Raja Bell had 20 and the Phoenix Suns avoided their first three-game losing skid of the season with a 107-93 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night.

Suns' Stoudemire makes 20-of-20 FTs (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 38 points, including a franchise-record 20-of-20 on free throws, and the Phoenix Suns won their seventh in a row by beating the Houston Rockets 122-113 on Saturday night. Stoudemire, who also had 13 rebounds and four blocked shots, broke the club record for consecutive free throws in a game of 17, set by Paul Silas against Atlanta on Jan.

Suns win fifth straight, beat Blazers (AP)

Shaquille O'Neal never worried that he wouldn't fit in Phoenix. With the Suns rolling as they are, he certainly knows he belongs now. Amare Stoudemire scored 25 points, O'Neal had a hard-fought 16 points and 14 rebounds, and the Suns cruised to their fifth straight win, 111-98 over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.

Suns overcome 27 TOs, win sixth straight (AP)

Steve Nash scored 23 points, Amare Stoudemire dominated inside with 26 points and the Phoenix Suns overcame a season-high 27 turnovers to beat the Seattle SuperSonics 110-98 on Wednesday night. It was Phoenix's sixth straight win -- its second longest streak this season -- and pulled the Suns within a half game of New Orleans and the idle Lakers for the best record in the Western Conference.

Suns rout Kings for fourth straight win (AP)
The Phoenix Suns sure look like they've figured out that Shaquille O'Neal thing. Amare Stoudemire had 30 points and 10 rebounds, and the Suns won their fourth in a row Saturday night with a 127-99 rout of the Sacramento Kings. Gordan Giricek, like O'Neal a recent addition, scored 17 of his season-high 23 points in the first half for Phoenix.

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Stoudemire's 36 power Suns over Warriors (AP)

The Phoenix Suns can still run and shoot, too. The Suns reverted to their freewheeling pre-Shaq ways to overcome the helter-skelter Golden State Warriors 123-115 Thursday night. "We can adjust," Amare Stoudemire said. "That's the name of the game and that's how it's going to be in the playoffs. We can play big ball, or we can go small ball and outrun them, so we've got the best of both worlds."...

Suns win eighth straight vs. Grizzlies (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 29 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in 30 minutes, and the Phoenix Suns beat the Memphis Grizzlies for the eighth time in a row with a 132-111 rout on Tuesday night. Raja Bell added 20 points, including 18 in the third quarter, for the Suns. Gordan Giricek scored 18, his best output since coming to Phoenix on March 4, as did Leandro Barbosa, and Grant Hill had 17.

O'Neal, Suns say they need time to gel
Shaquille O'Neal and the rest of the Phoenix Suns insist everything is all right, that they just need time to work out the kinks that come with their giant addition. "We're not going to panic," Amare Stoudemire said. Time is running out, though, for the three-time defending Pacific Division champs. With 21 games remaining in the regular season, the Suns have fallen to sixth in the Western Conference. They are 3-5 since O'Neal was acquired from Miami for Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks.

Suns, Shaq trying to work through kinks (AP)
Shaquille O'Neal and the rest of the Phoenix Suns insist everything is all right, that they just need time to work out the kinks that come with their giant addition. "We're not going to panic," Amare Stoudemire said. Time is running out, though, for the three-time defending Pacific Division champs. With 21 games remaining in the regular season, the Suns have fallen to sixth in the Western...

Stoudemire has 22, Suns hold off Blazers (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 22 points and the Phoenix Suns fought off a late surge by the Portland Trail Blazers for a 97-92 victory on Tuesday night. Phoenix had lost two straight and was 2-4 since adding center Shaquille O'Neal to the lineup. The Suns have also surrendered the top spot of the Western Conference's Pacific Division to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Nash, O'Neal spark Suns by Grizzlies (AP)

Steve Nash had 25 points and 13 assists and Shaquille O'Neal added 13 points to go along with 11 rebounds, leading the Phoenix Suns to a 127-113 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. The recently acquired O'Neal had his best game as a Sun. Despite not playing the fourth quarter, O'Neal got his first double-double since joining the Phoenix lineup Feb.

Shaq gets first win with Suns (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 28 points and the Phoenix Suns gave Boston its first three-game losing streak of the season with a rugged 85-77 victory over the Celtics on Friday night. The Suns got their first victory with Shaquille O'Neal in the lineup. They lost 130-124 to the Los Angeles Lakers in O'Neal's Phoenix debut on Wednesday night.

Suns pull away late, defeat Mavs 109-97 (AP)

Steve Nash had 24 points and 13 assists and the Phoenix Suns pulled away in the final quarter to beat the weary and short-handed Dallas Mavericks 109-97 on Friday night. Amare Stoudemire and Leandro Barbosa scored 26 apiece and Boris Diaw 19 Leandro Barbosa for the Suns, who shot 57 percent and improved to 3-2 since Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks were sent to Miami for Shaquille O'Neal.

Wizards' skid hits 7 with loss to Suns (AP)

Amare Stoudemire had 31 points, including two game-clinching free throws with 7.5 seconds to play, and the Phoenix Suns handed the Washington Wizards their seventh straight loss, 108-107 on Sunday night. Antwan Jamison scored 28 points and Brendan Haywood a season-high 21 for the Wizards, who last lost seven in a row from March 5-16, 2004.

Suns improve to 8-0 against Bobcats (AP)

Leandro Barbosa scored 30 points and Raja Bell added 24, including a season-high seven 3-pointers, to help the Phoenix Suns stay unbeaten against Charlotte with a 118-104 victory over the Bobcats on Monday night. Barbosa hit five 3-pointers as the Suns improved to 8-0 against Charlotte since the Bobcats' franchise was established in 2004.

Stoudemire helps Suns roll past Hawks (AP)

What a difference Amare Stoudemire makes. When the Phoenix Suns played at Atlanta in November, Stoudemire was injured and did not play. Tuesday night, Stoudemire was in the Suns' lineup, scored 22 of his 24 points in the first half and Phoenix rolled to a 125-92 victory over the Hawks. Stoudemire, who played only eight minutes in the second half, made 10 of his 11 field goal attempts and four of his...

Suns beat Bulls for sixth win in 7 games (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 24 points and the Phoenix Suns pulled away early in the fourth quarter to beat the Chicago Bulls 88-77 Sunday. Leandro Barbosa scored 13 and started a 12-0 run in the fourth with a baseline drive and two 3-pointers, sending the Suns to their sixth win in seven games. That allowed Phoenix to exhale after three difficult quarters and a trying week.

Jefferson's 39 lift Wolves over Suns (AP)

Al Jefferson led Minnesota to another unlikely victory over the Phoenix Suns. Jefferson had a career-high 39 points and 15 rebounds, and the Timberwolves won two in a row for the first time this season, 117-107 over the Western Conference leaders on Wednesday night. Amare Stoudemire led Phoenix with 33 points, but only 19 of them came in the last 43 minutes.

Nash's season-high 37 rally Suns to win (AP)

Steve Nash would prefer to see his teammates do all the scoring. The Phoenix Suns star can still put up points when he needs to. Nash scored 15 of his season-high 37 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Suns past the Milwaukee Bucks 114-105 on Tuesday night. "It's not really my thing," said Nash, a guard better known for his passing.

Suns extend home dominance of Nets (AP)

Amare Stoudemire had 28 points and the Phoenix Suns made it 14 in a row at home over New Jersey by routing the Nets 116-92 on Sunday night. Raja Bell added 20 points, including 5-of-10 3-pointers. New Jersey hasn't won in Phoenix since March 13, 1993. Six players, including all five starters, scored in double figures for the Suns.

Suns beat Lakers to regain West lead (AP)

The Phoenix Suns finally found a way to beat the Los Angeles Lakers after two decisive losses this season. Excellent shooting and ball movement were the key factors, along with a major hole in the middle on the other side. Leandro Barbosa scored 22 points, Shawn Marion added 20 points and 16 rebounds, and the Suns beat the Andrew Bynum-less Lakers 106-98 on Thursday night to regain the Western...

Jazz roll past undermanned Suns 108-86 (AP)

Mehmet Okur scored 22 points and pulled down 17 rebounds and the Utah Jazz routed the tired and short-handed version of the Phoenix Suns 108-86 Thursday night. Deron Williams added 17 points and 11 assists and Ronnie Brewer tied his career high with 21 points for the Jazz, who had an advantage from the start with three Suns starters unavailable.

Suns rally in overtime without Nash (AP)

Raja Bell sank two 3-pointers in the final 2 1/2 minutes of overtime and the Phoenix Suns rallied from 16 points down in regulation without Steve Nash to beat the Indiana Pacers 129-122 on Wednesday night. Bell scored a season-high 27, including 6-of-11 on 3s. Leandro Barbosa scored 25 of his 27 points after halftime, 16 in the third quarter, and the Suns handed the Pacers their seventh consecutive...

Suns make 20 3s, defeat Nuggets 137-115 (AP)

Shawn Marion scored a season-high 27 points, had six blocked shots, and hit five of Phoenix's 20 3-pointers to lead the Suns to a 137-115 romp over the Denver Nuggets in a matchup of division leaders Monday night. Marcus Banks, who has played his way back into the Suns' rotation, made a career-high seven 3s -- in eight attempts -- en route to a season-best 23 points.

Paul rallies Hornets past Suns 118-113 (AP)

Chris Paul had a simple request for coach Byron Scott. "I said, 'Coach, let me play the whole game,"' Paul said after going all 48 minutes and sparking the New Orleans Hornets to a comeback 118-113 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night. Paul had 28 points -- including 14 in the fourth quarter -- and 10 assists, helping to end the Suns' four-game winning streak.

Suns rally from 20 down to beat Sonics (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 34 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns rallied from a 20-point first-quarter deficit to beat the Seattle SuperSonics 104-96 Thursday night for their fourth straight victory. The win was the Suns' 23rd of the season, the most in the Western Conference. Steve Nash added 17 points and 10 assists for the Suns, Leandro Barbosa scored 16, and Shawn Marion had 11...

Stoudemire helps Suns by Kings 117-102 (AP)

Even with an abundance of road games in the first two months of the season, the Phoenix Suns are right where they expected, on top of the Pacific Division standings. Amare Stoudemire scored 31 points and grabbed 17 rebounds to help the Phoenix Suns beat the Sacramento Kings 117-102 on Sunday night. "We've had a tough schedule and after some of those losses it's been emotional in our locker room...

Stoudemire leads Suns by Clippers 108-88 (AP)

Amare Stoudemire had 30 points and 15 rebounds and played stifling defense against Chris Kaman to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 108-88 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night. Stoudemire scored 20 points and had 11 rebounds in the first half as Phoenix opened a 59-40 lead, and the rout was on.

Suns sluggish, but beat Clippers 94-88 (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 28 points on 12-of-15 shooting Friday night and the Phoenix Suns won for the first time this season with less than 100 points, pulling away over the final 1 1/2 minutes to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 94-88. The Suns were 0-5 when scoring under 100. The sluggish victory followed a 108-88 blowout of the Clippers in Los Angeles on Thursday night, marking the first consecutive...

Bosh scores 42 but Raptors fall to Suns (AP)

The Phoenix Suns raced past Toronto 122-103 on Saturday night despite a career-high 42 points by the Raptors' Chris Bosh. Leandro Barbosa, starting in place of injured Raja Bell, scored 31 points, Amare Stoudemire added 28 and Grant Hill 25 as Phoenix swept the season series from Toronto for the fourth consecutive season.

Nowitzki's 31 help Mavs hold off Suns (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki wasn't about to let Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns get away with another win in Dallas. Nowitzki scored 31 points, including the Mavericks' final eight, giving Dallas just enough to hold off the Suns 108-105 Wednesday night in yet another intense, entertaining game between the Western Conference rivals.

Suns hand Spurs first home loss, 100-95 (AP)

Grant Hill scored 22 points and the Phoenix Suns handed the San Antonio Spurs their first home loss of the season, 100-95, on Monday night. Leandro Barbosa added 18 points for the Suns, whose win might have helped them get the bad taste out of their mouth they had after losing a controversial and testy Western Conference semifinals series to the Spurs last season.

Suns top Wizards for fifth straight win (AP)

Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns let the Washington Wizards hang around for a half. Then the Suns' "awesome" offense got in gear. Nash delivered a season-high 19 assists, Amare Stoudemire scored 27 points, and Raja Bell had 14 of his 22 points during a game-deciding third quarter, helping Phoenix beat Washington 122-107 Friday night for its fifth consecutive victory.

Smack: Amare's still a star
With all the fawning over Dwight Howard, it's easy to forget about Amare Stoudemire. Dime still has love for him, though.

Stoudemire scores 42 as Suns edge Pacers (AP)

Amare Stoudemire scored 42 points to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 121-117 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night. Stoudemire shot 15-for-24 from the field and 12-for-13 from the free throw line. He also had 13 rebounds. Steve Nash had 18 points and 17 assists, and Shawn Marion added 14 points and 12 rebounds for the Suns (14-4), who have won three straight.

NBA power rankings
Amare Stoudemire has fared well recently against some quality centers. That's helped the Suns rise to near the top of Dime's Hit List.

Hill's 28 lift Suns over Knicks 115-104 (AP)

Grant Hill scored a season-high 28 points, nine during a fourth-quarter flurry that broke open a close game, and the Phoenix Suns pulled away to beat the New York Knicks 115-104 on Sunday night. Amare Stoudemire added 28 points and 12 rebounds to help the Suns win for the 10th time in 12 games. Phoenix, opening a five-game road trip, also got 15 points from Shawn Marion, and nine points and 15...

Suns overcome Howard, Magic 110-106 (AP)

Raja Bell had a season-high 20 points to pace the Suns to a 110-106 victory on Friday night over the Orlando Magic, the NBA's winningest team. The Magic are 14-4, with two of their losses against the Suns, who also beat them 106-96 at Orlando Nov. 10. Orlando had been 9-1 since then. Amare Stoudemire had 19 points and 10 rebounds, Shawn Marion had 18 points and nine rebounds, Grant Hill scored 15...

Suns win eighth straight, tie best start (AP)

The Phoenix Suns turned to their energized front line of Amare Stoudemire and Shawn Marion to put away their eighth victory in a row. On the Los Angeles Clippers' bench, Sam Cassell sat the entire fourth quarter, watching the Suns pull away. Stoudemire scored 13 of his season-high 29 points in the decisive third quarter, and the Suns matched the best start to a season in franchise history with a...

Suns beat Kings for sixth straight win (AP)

The offensive-minded Phoenix Suns turned up their defense at the right time. Amare Stoudemire had 26 points and 13 rebounds, and the Suns held on for a 100-98 win over Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night. Stoudemire scored the Suns' final six points and blocked a John Salmons 3-point attempt with a second left, leading Phoenix to its sixth straight win.

Suns score 47 in first, rout Kings (AP)

Shawn Marion and Steve Nash led a 47-point first quarter, and the Phoenix Suns beat the short-handed Sacramento Kings 127-111 Wednesday night for their seventh straight victory. Marion, who finished with a season-high 25 points, scored 13 points in the opening period, while Nash, who wound up with 18 points and 15 assists, had 12 points and six assists as the Suns built a 47-38 lead and never...

Stoudemire leads Suns by depleted Knicks (AP)

Stephon Marbury went missing, two other starters were out. No way the New York Knicks would be able to stay with the Phoenix Suns. But Tuesday night's game was not an embarrassment, just a 113-102 victory for Phoenix. "Even with your full team and your best team, it's still hard to come into this building and play against this team and get a win," Knicks coach Isiah Thomas said.

Suns 113, Knicks 102
Amare Stoudemire had his best night since his arthroscopic knee surgery six weeks ago with 26 points and 12 rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns beat the severely depleted New York Knicks 113-102 on Tuesday night. The Knicks were without three starters, including Stephon Marbury, who abruptly left the team earlier in the day and reportedly returned to New York as the Knicks opened a four-game road trip. Phoenix had four starters with at least 21 points.

Wade getting closer, but not ready to return
Dwyane Wade sees the Miami Heat struggling without him and wants to come back. But once he does, he wants to stay back. So Wade missed another game Sunday when the Heat faced the New York Knicks, preferring to avoid having to go in and out of the lineup like Phoenix star Amare Stoudemire did after returning from his knee surgery. "It's been tough but I've been smart with myself," Wade said. "The day I got cleared my rookie year, I would have came back that day.

Wade still not ready to return to Heat (AP)
Dwyane Wade sees the Miami Heat struggling without him and wants to come back. But once he does, he wants to stay back. So Wade missed another game Sunday when the Heat faced the New York Knicks, preferring to avoid having to go in and out of the lineup like Phoenix star Amare Stoudemire did after returning from his knee surgery.

Stoudemire returning to Suns' lineup
Phoenix center Amare Stoudemire's sore right knee is much better, and he was available to play in Friday night's game against the winless Miami Heat. Stoudemire said he felt no pain during the team's morning shootaround in Miami. "I think he'll start. He should," Suns coach Mike D'Antoni said. "It was just a matter of time. Now it's just getting our team together and getting a little bit better, so it's good to have him back.

Nash leads Suns' rally past winless Heat (AP)

Steve Nash scored 11 straight points in the fourth quarter and finished with 30 to go with eight assists, and the Phoenix Suns added to Miami's season-opening misery by rallying past the Heat 106-101 Friday night. Leandro Barbosa finished with 17 points, Raja Bell scored 16 and Shawn Marion added 17 points and 24 rebounds for Phoenix, which shot 15-for-33 from 3-point range.

Suns' Stoudemire sits out 2nd straight game
Phoenix Suns center Amare Stoudemire decided to sit out his second straight game Tuesday against Charlotte due to pain in his right knee. Stoudemire, who also missed Sunday's win over Cleveland, made the decision about an hour before the game after working out in the weight room. "I feel better and that's definitely a plus," Stoudemire said. "But I think I need at least one more day to make sure I feel better consistently.

Problematic knee forces Amare to miss 2nd game
Phoenix Suns center Amare Stoudemire decided to sit out his second straight game Tuesday against Charlotte due to pain in his right knee.

Suns' Stoudemire sitting out again (AP)
Phoenix Suns center Amare Stoudemire decided to sit out his second straight game Tuesday against Charlotte due to pain in his right knee. Stoudemire, who also missed Sunday's win over Cleveland, made the decision about an hour before the game after working out in the weight room. "I feel better and that's definitely a plus," Stoudemire said.

Stoudemire unsure if he will play Tuesday
Swelling in Amare Stoudemire's right knee could sideline him for the second game in a row when the Phoenix Suns begin a four-game road trip Tuesday night at Charlotte. "It all depends on how I feel," Stoudemire said after the Suns practiced on Monday. "If I feel good tomorrow, then I'll play. If not, then I'll sit it out. There's no pressure being put on me by the staff or the trainers." Stoudemire watched film, lifted weights and did some shooting while his teammates practiced.

Suns' Stoudemire could miss next game vs. Cats
Swelling in the right knee could sideline Amare Stoudemire for the second game in a row when the Phoenix Suns begin a four-game-in-six-days road trip Tuesday night in Charlotte.

Suns rally, beat Cavs
Steve Nash scored 30 points and had 10 assists and the Phoenix Suns - playing without Amare Stoudemire - rallied from a 12-point second-quarter deficit and beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 103-92 on Sunday night. Stoudemire, the Suns' All-Star center, was sidelined because of soreness in his right knee. He had arthroscopic surgery on the knee Oct. 2. Coach Mike D'Antoni said Stoudemire was day to day. Despite Stoudemire's absence, the resilient Suns were able to overcome the Cavs and LeBron James.

Nash rallies Suns past Cavaliers 103-92 (AP)

Steve Nash scored 30 points and had 10 assists and the Phoenix Suns -- playing without Amare Stoudemire -- rallied from a 12-point second-quarter deficit and beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 103-92 on Sunday night. Stoudemire, the Suns' All-Star center, was sidelined because of soreness in his right knee.

Suns' Stoudemire sits out vs. Cavs with sore knee
Suns center Amare Stoudemire missed the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night because of a troublesome right knee.

Suns pull away from Sonics on road
Amare Stoudemire, playing for the third time since knee surgery a month ago, had 23 points and 11 rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns rallied past Kevin Durant and the SuperSonics 106-99 Thursday night in the home opener of the Sonics' 41st and most awkward season in Seattle. Steve Nash had 18 points, including the clinching 3-pointer, and 12 assists, while veteran Grant Hill added 13 points, six rebounds and five assists in his Suns debut.

Stoudemire's Suns rally by Sonics 106-99 (AP)

Amare Stoudemire, playing for the third time since knee surgery a month ago, had 23 points and 11 rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns rallied past Kevin Durant and the SuperSonics 106-99 Thursday night in the home opener of the Sonics' 41st and most awkward season in Seattle. Steve Nash had 18 points, including the clinching 3-pointer, and 12 assists, while veteran Grant Hill added 13 points, six...

Amare returns, finishes with 10 points
Rookie D.J. Strawberry's 3-pointer with 3.3 seconds remaining lifted Phoenix to a 116-113 preseason victory over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night, as the Suns celebrated All-Star Amare Stoudemire's return to the lineup. The Nuggets, rallying from a 12-point third-quarter deficit, tied the score 113-113 on JR Smith's free throw with 1:02 left. But Strawberry, who finished with 14 points, bailed out the Suns (5-2). Grant Hill led a balanced Phoenix attack with 17 points.

Stoudemire returns to Suns after knee surgery
Amare Stoudemire announced his return to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night with a few thunderous dunks to the delight of several thousand fans at a public scrimmage.

Stoudemire returns to Suns in scrimmage (AP)
Amare Stoudemire announced his return to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night with a few thunderous dunks to the delight of several thousand fans at a public scrimmage. "It went great. I felt good out there," he said afterward. "I felt healthy. I felt strong. I've just got to get in a little better shape and I'll be OK." Stoudemire had not practiced since undergoing minor arthroscopic surgery on his...

Stoudemire has successful surgery on right knee
Shawn Marion seemed to smooth things over at Suns camp, where Amare Stoudemire's expected Thursday while recovering from knee surgery, Marc Stein writes.

Amare Stoudemire to have arthroscopic right knee surgery
The Phoenix Suns today announced that center Amaré Stoudemire will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee tomorrow, Tuesday, October 2. Team orthopedic surgeon Dr. Thomas Carter will perform the surgery to remove a loose body.  Carter performed microfracture surgery on Stoudemire’s left knee in October 2005.  The 24-year-old Stoudemire will miss 2-3 weeks and is [...]

Stoudemire has successful knee surgery
Phoenix Suns center Amare Stoudemire underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on Tuesday. Team orthopedic surgeon Dr. Thomas Carter performed the surgery at Banner Good Samaritan Hospital. As expected, a loose body was removed from Stoudemire's right knee. The two-time All-Star is expected to resume basketball activities in two to three weeks. The Suns opened training camp on Tuesday in Tucson.

Stoudemire has successful surgery on right knee
Phoenix Suns center Amare Stoudemire underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on Tuesday.

Amare Stoudemire has successful minor knee surgery, out 2-3 weeks
The Phoenix Suns today announced that center Amaré Stoudemire underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his right knee this morning. Team orthopedic surgeon Dr. Thomas Carter performed the surgery at Banner Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona.  As expected, a loose body was removed from Stoudemire’s right knee.  The two-time All-Star is expected to resume basketball activities [...]

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Suns' Stoudemire to have minor knee surgery
Suns forward Amare Stoudemire will undergo minor arthroscopic knee surgery on Tuesday but is expected to be sidelined only two to three weeks.

Suns' Stoudemire to have minor surgery (AP)
Suns forward Amare Stoudemire will undergo minor arthroscopic knee surgery on Tuesday but is expected to be sidelined only two to three weeks. The operation to remove a loose particle will be on the All-Star's right knee, not the left on which microfracture surgery was done two years ago. That operation forced him to miss virtually all of the 2005-06 season.