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Suns hand Bobcats 11th straight loss (AP)

Rarely used Robin Lopez scored nine consecutive points to spark a 12-2 run starting the fourth quarter and the Phoenix Suns rallied to beat Charlotte 95-89 Saturday night, the Bobcats' 11th consecutive loss. Michael Redd scored 17 points in his first start in nearly two years, Lopez finished with 13 and Marcin Gortat added 12 points and 12 rebounds for the Suns, who have won two of three.

Reserves lead Rockets past Suns 99-81 (AP)

Kevin Martin scored 16 points, Kyle Lowry had eight rebounds and nine assists and the Houston Rockets beat the Phoenix Suns 99-81 on Friday night. Chase Budinger added 12 points and 10 rebounds for the Rockets, who got another strong effort from their reserves to beat the Suns for only the second time in the last nine meetings.

Rockets jump on Suns early, get easy win
Kevin Martin scored 16 points, Kyle Lowry had eight rebounds and nine assists and the Houston Rockets beat the Phoenix Suns 99-81 on Friday night.

Nash hits landmark as Suns shut down Hornets
Steve Nash had a season-high 30 points and 10 assists, and the Phoenix Suns defeated the New Orleans Hornets, 120-103 on Wednesday night.

Nash now Suns' assist leader, scores 30 (AP)

Steve Nash became the Phoenix Suns' all-time leader in assists and set a season-high for points while he was at it. Nash had 30 points and 10 assists, and the Phoenix Suns defeated the New Orleans Hornets, 120-103 on Wednesday night. By increasing his total number of assists with the Suns to 6,522, Nash surpassed Kevin Johnson's mark of 6,518.

Carter's 21 points key Mavericks' rout of Suns
Vince Carter scored 21 points against a Phoenix team that's still paying him, helping the Dallas Mavericks to a 122-99 rout of the Steve Nash-less Suns on Monday night.

Surging Mavs roll past Nash-less Suns (AP)

The Dallas Mavericks, with their offense rolling in high gear, gave Phoenix fans a glimpse of how ugly life could be without Steve Nash. With the Suns' 37-year-old star point guard sidelined with a bruised left thigh, the Mavericks routed Phoenix 122-99 on Monday night, the third victory in a row and sixth in seven games for the reigning NBA champions.

Aldridge, Portland pummel Suns in 109-71 rout
LaMarcus Aldridge had 23 points and seven rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers blew out the Phoenix Suns 109-71 Friday night for their sixth straight win at home.

Dudley's late FTs get Suns by Grizzlies (AP)

Another game, another bruise for Steve Nash. At least he and the Phoenix Suns got a win this time. Jared Dudley made two free throws with 3.3 seconds remaining to lift the Suns to an 86-84 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. Phoenix snapped a three-game losing streak overall and a three-game home losing streak.

Dudley's late FTs shoot Suns past Grizzlies
Jared Dudley made two free throws with 3.3 seconds remaining to lift the Phoenix Suns to an 86-84 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night.

Lopez suspended for run-in with ref
Phoenix Suns backup center Robin Lopez was suspended for one game by the NBA on Wednesday for improper conduct toward a game official.

Suns center Lopez suspended one game by NBA
Phoenix Suns backup center Robin Lopez was suspended for one game by the NBA on Wednesday for improper conduct toward a game official.

Suns backup C Lopez suspended 1 game (AP)
Phoenix Suns backup center Robin Lopez was suspended for one game by the NBA on Wednesday for improper conduct toward a game official. Lopez was ejected after a run-in with referee Rodney Mott in the second quarter of the Suns' 99-96 home loss to the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night. Lopez, upset with a foul call, glared at Mott as he walked to the bench, brushed against the official as he...

Bargnani scores 36 in return, Raptors snap skid
Andrea Bargnani returned after missing six games with a left calf strain to score 27 of his 36 points in the second half, and the Toronto Raptors snapped an eight-game losing streak by beating Phoenix 99-96 on Tuesday night.

Bargnani's 36 in return spark Raptors (AP)

Andrea Bargnani returned after missing six games with a left calf strain to score 27 of his 36 points in the second half, and the Toronto Raptors snapped an eight-game losing streak by beating Phoenix 99-96 on Tuesday night, their first win over the Suns in eight years. The Raptors had lost 14 in a row to Phoenix, last beating the Suns on Feb.

Marion sends short-handed Mavs past Suns
Shawn Marion scored a season-high 29 points and the short-handed Dallas Mavericks stretched their home winning streak to seven games with a 93-87 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Monday night.

Mavericks extend home win streak to 7 (AP)

Shawn Marion scored a season-high 29 points and the short-handed Dallas Mavericks stretched their home winning streak to seven games with a 93-87 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Monday night. Marion, who entered with five 3-pointers all season, went 4 of 6 from behind the arc and 11 for 20 from the field.

Gortat helps Suns take down Rondo-less Celtics
Marcin Gortat scored 24 points with 12 rebounds and teve Nash had 11 points and nine assists on Friday night to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 79-71 victory over the Boston Celtics.

Minus Rondo, Celtics fall to Suns 79-71 (AP)

Marcin Gortat scored 24 points with 12 rebounds and Steve Nash had 11 points and nine assists on Friday night to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 79-71 victory over the Boston Celtics. The Suns won their second straight after a five-game losing streak. Playing without point guard Rajon Rondo, the team's most consistent starter this year, the Celtics had their lowest-scoring game of the season.

Celtics struggle on offense in Suns loss
Marcin Gortat scored 24 points with 12 rebounds and Steve Nash had 11 points and nine assists on Friday night to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 79-71 victory over the Boston Celtics.

Celts G Rondo (sore wrist) to miss Suns game
Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers says point guard Rajon Rondo will sit out Friday night's game against Phoenix because of a sore right wrist.

Celts' Rondo (wrist) doubtful for Friday's game
Doc Rivers said Celtics guard Rajon Rondo is doubtful for Friday's game vs. Phoenix.

Knicks' woes continue as Nash, Suns stop slide
Steve Nash had 26 points and 11 assists, Shannon Brown hit a crucial 3-pointer that was as ugly as this game, and the Phoenix Suns snapped a five-game losing streak with a 91-88 victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.

Suns beat Knicks to end 5-game skid (AP)

Steve Nash had 26 points and 11 assists, Shannon Brown hit a crucial 3-pointer that was as ugly as this game, and the Phoenix Suns snapped a five-game losing streak with a 91-88 victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. Brown and Grant Hill each scored 14 points for the Suns, who bounced back from an embarrassing 118-97 loss to a Chicago team without Derrick Rose a night earlier.

Boozer has 31, Rose-less Bulls rout Suns (AP)

Carlos Boozer scored 26 of his season-high 31 points in the first half, leading the short-handed Chicago Bulls to a 118-97 win over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. Boozer hit 12 of 15 shots in the opening half and scored eight points during a 12-point burst that opened up a 20-point lead for Chicago, which was playing without Derrick Rose for the second straight game because of a sprained left...

Bulls' Rose (toe) misses second straight game
Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose said he will not play Tuesday night against the Phoenix Suns.

Boozer's big first half propels Bulls
Carlos Boozer scored 26 of his season-high 31 points in the first half, leading the short-handed Chicago Bulls to a 118-97 win over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night.

Duncan's 24 help Spurs stay unbeaten at home
Tim Duncan had 24 points and 11 rebounds, leading San Antonio to a 102-91 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday keeping the Spurs perfect at home.

Spurs top Suns to improve to 9-0 at home (AP)

Tim Duncan had 24 points and 11 rebounds, leading San Antonio to a 102-91 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday keeping the Spurs perfect at home. The Spurs have won all nine of their home games and are 0-4 on the road. The 9-0 start marks their best opening at home since the 2007-08 season when they began 13-0.

Duncan notches double-double in win
Tim Duncan had 24 points and 11 rebounds, leading San Antonio to a 102-91 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday keeping the Spurs perfect at home.

Jazz spoil Williams' return to Utah (AP)

Al Jefferson scored 20 points and reserve C.J. Miles added 17 in Utah's 107-94 win over the New Jersey Nets on Saturday night, spoiling the return of former Jazz All-Star guard Deron Williams. Williams was coming off a 35-point effort Friday in Phoenix but struggled in his first game back in Utah since his February trade.

Williams lifts Nets past Nash-less Suns (AP)

The Phoenix Suns were missing their star point guard, Steve Nash. The New Jersey Nets certainly had theirs, and he was at his best. Deron Williams had 35 points, his most since coming to New Jersey at last season's trade deadline, and 14 assists as the Nets held off the short-handed Suns 110-103 Friday night for just their third victory in 12 games this season.

D-Will torches Suns for 35 as Nets nab rare win
Deron Williams had 35 points, his most since coming to New Jersey at last season's trade deadline, and 14 assists as the Nets held off the short-handed Phoenix Suns 110-103 Friday night for just their third victory in 12 games this season.

Suns' Nash, Hill both sidelined with quad injuries
Phoenix Suns veteran starters Steve Nash and Grant Hill are sitting out Friday night against the New Jersey Nets because of injuries.

Nash, Hill out for Suns against Nets (AP)
Phoenix Suns veteran starters Steve Nash and Grant Hill are sitting out Friday night against the New Jersey Nets because of injuries. Suns coach Alvin Gentry says the 37-year-old Nash has a "charley horse" type injury -- technically a right quad contusion -- and the 39-year-old Hill has a right quad tendon strain.

Irving's season-high 26 carry Cavs past Suns
Kyrie Irving scored a season-high 26 points and Antawn Jamison matched his season high with 23, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Phoenix Suns 101-90 on Thursday night.

Irving gets best of Nash, Cavs top Suns (AP)

Prize rookie Kyrie Irving scored a season-high 26 points and Antawn Jamison matched his season high with 23, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Phoenix Suns 101-90 on Thursday night. Irving, who played only 11 games at Duke before being drafted first overall, topped his previous high of 21. Anderson Varejeo contributed 15 rebounds for the Cavaliers.

Irving leads Cavaliers past Suns
Prize rookie Kyrie Irving scored a season-high 26 points and Antawn Jamison matched his season high with 23, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Phoenix Suns 101-90 on Thursday night.

Bryant's 48 carry Lakers over Suns 99-83 (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 48 points -- his fifth straight game with 25 or more -- and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Phoenix Suns 99-83 Tuesday night to win their seventh straight at home and third in a row overall. Bryant, the NBA's leading scorer, topped the 40-point mark for the first time this season, the first in the league to do so.

Kobe's 48 lead Lakers past Suns
Kobe Bryant scored 48 points - his fifth straight game with 25 or more - and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Phoenix Suns 99-83 Tuesday night to win their seventh straight at home and third in a row overall.

Kobe Bryant scores 49 in win over Phoenix
Kobe goes off for 48 against Phoenix.

Lakers minus three reserves for game vs. Suns
The Lakers' subpar second unit will be even more depleted Tuesday when they play host to the Suns.

Aldridge has 28, Blazers now 5-0 at home (AP)

After a demoralizing loss in Phoenix, it took the Portland Trail Blazers some time to get going at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The first half Sunday night was a yawner, but the Blazers picked up the pace in the second and pulled away for a 98-78 victory. LaMarcus Aldridge had 28 points and eight rebounds.

Nash hands out 17 assists in Suns' rout of Bucks
Steve Nash had 17 assists and 10 points in 27 minutes as the Phoenix Suns routed the weary Milwaukee Bucks 109-93 on Sunday night.

Suns continue home dominance of Bucks (AP)

Steve Nash had 17 assists and 10 points in 27 minutes as the Phoenix Suns routed the weary and short-handed Milwaukee Bucks 109-93 on Sunday night. The Suns beat the Bucks in Phoenix for the 24th straight time, the NBA's second-longest active streak behind San Antonio's 27 wins in a row at home over Golden State.

Nash helps Suns rout cold-shooting Trail Blazers
Steve Nash made all seven of his shots, two of them 3-pointers, and handed out nine assists, then sat out the fourth quarter to watch his Phoenix Suns complete a 102-77 rout of the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.

Nash shoots 7 of 7 as Suns rip Blazers (AP)
Steve Nash made all seven shots, two of them 3-pointers, and handed out nine assists, then sat out the fourth quarter to watch his Phoenix Suns complete a 102-77 rout of the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Jared Dudley scored 18 and Nash 17 for the Suns. Marcin Gortat added 12. LaMarcus Aldridge had 14 points for the Trail Blazers, who shot 33 percent, 28 percent in the first half.

Weekend Dime: Steve Nash, from the mountaintop to the valley
Steve Nash professes a sense of loyalty to the Suns that goes beyond winning and losing

Mavs top Suns in Nowitzki's 1,000th game (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks are slowly starting to perform a little more like the defending NBA champs. Nowitzki scored 20 points in his 1,000th NBA game to lead the Mavericks to a 98-89 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. Jason Terry contributed 18 points, including nine in the fourth quarter, to help the Mavs (3-4) string together consecutive wins for the first time this...

Hornets G Gordon returns vs. 76ers (AP)
Guard Eric Gordon will play for the first time after missing four games when the New Orleans Hornets face the Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday night. Gordon, acquired in the trade with the Los Angeles Clippers for Chris Paul, scored 20 points and hit the game-winning shot with 4.2 seconds left in a season-opening win over Phoenix.

Nash scores 13 in 4th, Suns top Warriors (AP)

Steve Nash scored 13 of his game-high 21 points in the fourth quarter and rookie Markieff Morris added 16 points, helping the Phoenix Suns beat the Golden State Warriors 102-91 on Monday. Jared Dudley had 15 points, and Channing Frye and Shannon Brown added 10 each for the Suns, who have won two of three overall and six straight against the Warriors.

Cook's 3-point barrage helps Thunder reach 5-0
Russell Westbrook scored 18 points, Daequan Cook hit four 3-pointers in quick succession to help Oklahoma City pull away in the first half and the Thunder led wire to wire in a 107-97 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night.

Thunder lead wire to wire, beat Suns (AP)

Russell Westbrook scored 18 points, Daequan Cook hit four 3-pointers in quick succession to help Oklahoma City pull away in the first half and the Thunder led wire to wire in a 107-97 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night. The Thunder improved to 5-0 and remained perfect in four New Year's Eve home games that have become a tradition since the franchise moved from Seattle to Oklahoma...

Westbrook leads Thunder to 5-0 start
Russell Westbrook scored 18 points, Daequan Cook hit four 3-pointers in quick succession to help Oklahoma City pull away in the first half and the Thunder led wire to wire in a 107-97 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night.

Hornets GM Demps moves past Paul trade (AP)
With the Chris Paul trade finally behind him, New Orleans Hornets general manager Dell Demps is back to his regular routine of traveling the country nonstop focusing on his current roster and the franchise's future. Demps attended the Hornets' 93-78 home loss to Phoenix on Friday night, then left home at 4:30 a.m.

Warrick sparks Suns past Gordon-less Hornets
Hakim Warrick scored 18 points in a reserve role, and the Phoenix Suns won for the first time this young season while handing the New Orleans Hornets their first loss, 93-78 on Friday night.

Hornets' Gordon misses second straight game
Shooting guard Eric Gordon, who hit the winning basket in New Orleans' season opener at Phoenix, is out for Friday night's rematch with the Suns.

Hornets G Gordon out against Suns (AP)
Shooting guard Eric Gordon, who hit the winning basket in New Orleans' season opener at Phoenix, is out for Friday night's rematch with the Suns. Gordon also missed the Hornets' previous game on Wednesday night with a bruised right knee. He is listed as day to day and Hornets coach Monty Williams says he wants to keep it that way by taking a more cautious approach, rather than letting...

Suns sign former All-Star G Redd (AP)
The Phoenix Suns have signed former All-Star guard Michael Redd to a one-year contract. Suns president of basketball operations Lon Babby said Thursday that Redd is a proven scorer. He averaged 20 points in 11 seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks. Redd was in the final season of a six-year, $91 million deal he signed with the Bucks in 2005.

Suns sign veteran Redd to 1-year deal
The Phoenix Suns have signed former All-Star guard Michael Redd to a one-year contract.

Suns sign former Bucks All-Star guard Redd
The Phoenix Suns have signed All-Star guard Michael Redd.

Sixers blow by Suns after 19-0 run (AP)

Philadelphia coach Doug Collins' emphasis on starting the second half quickly paid dividends on Wednesday night. Andre Iguodala scored 15 points to lead six players in double figures and added six assists and the Philadelphia 76ers used a 19-0 run to start the second half and routed the Phoenix Suns 103-83 on Wednesday night.

76ers hammer Suns behind six in double digits
Andre Igoudala scored 15 points to lead six players in double figures and added six assists and the Philadelphia 76ers routed the Phoenix Suns 103-83 on Wednesday night.

Gordon out for Hornets, Pierce for Celts (AP)
Hornets shooting guard Eric Gordon has been scratched from New Orleans' home opener against the Boston Celtics because of right knee soreness. Hornets coach Monty Williams says Gordon bumped the knee in Monday night's season-opening win at Phoenix. Gordon, acquired in a trade that sent Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Clippers, was the Hornets' top scorer in Phoenix with 20 points, hitting...

Hornets open post-CP3 era with last-second win
Eric Gordon made a 20-footer from the top of the key with 4.2 seconds to play in his New Orleans debut to give the Hornets an 85-84 victory over the Phoenix Suns in their season opener Monday night.

Gordon's late hoop gets Hornets by Suns (AP)

Eric Gordon made a 20-footer from the top of the key with 4.2 seconds to play in his New Orleans debut to give the Hornets an 85-84 victory over the Phoenix Suns in their season opener Monday night. Gordon, who came to New Orleans in the trade that sent Chris Paul to the Los Angeles Clippers, gave his team its only lead since the first two minutes of the second half.

Phoenix waives Pietrus after settling on buyout
The Phoenix Suns have waived veteran swingman Mickael Pietrus.

Suns waive backup guard Dowdell, add Price
The Phoenix Suns have waived backup point guard Zabian Dowdell, signed guard Ronnie Price and added forward Marcus Landry to the roster.

Report: Grant Hill returning to Suns
A person with knowledge of the deal says Grant Hill is returning to the Phoenix Suns, agreeing to terms on a one-year, $6.5 million contract.

Suns cut F Carter, re-sign F Hill (AP)
The Phoenix Suns re-signed one of their most popular players, added two solid backup guards and unloaded a large portion of a very big contract. Not a bad start to the first day of post-lockout free agency. Phoenix signed swingman Grant Hill to a one-year, $6.5 million contract on Friday and followed that by signing one-year deals with Sebastian Telfair and Shannon Brown.

Report: Hill returning to Suns for 1 year, $6.5M
A person with knowledge of the deal says Grant Hill is returning to the Phoenix Suns, agreeing to terms on a one-year, $6.5 million contract.

Sources: Ex-Lakers G Brown will sign with Suns
Former Lakers guard Shannon Brown will sign a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Suns, sources told ESPN the Magazine's Chris Broussard on Thursday.

5-on-5: Suns roster questions
5-on-5: Shining a light on biggest roster-related issues facing Steve Nash and crew

Sources: Suns to cut Carter when lockout ends
Vince Carter isn't a free agent yet, but sources close to the situation say that the eight-time All-Star will be thrust onto the open market shortly after the end of the lockout.

Nash: Re-signing F Hill 'very important' for Suns
Steve Nash says that it's "very, very important" to him that the Phoenix Suns re-sign his good friend Grant Hill.

Ceballos hospitalized after heart attack (AP)
Former NBA All-Star Cedric Ceballos has been hospitalized after what his publicist called "a series of small heart attacks." Publicist Crystal Guy says Ceballos was scheduled to undergo surgery in Phoenix. Ceballos averaged 21.3 points per game in 11 NBA seasons. In recent years, he served as the on-court master of ceremonies at Phoenix Suns home games.

Oliver Miller pleads guilty to assault (AP)
A former professional basketball player has pleaded guilty to assaulting his girlfriend's brother after a cookout in Maryland. Oliver J. Miller, who played for the Phoenix Suns and other teams in the 1990s, pleaded guilty to first-degree assault and carrying a handgun Tuesday in court in Anne Arundel County.

Colangelo part of sports business school (AP)
Jerry Colangelo was long one of sports' most respected executives, trusted by both owners and players. Now he's ready to share some of what made him successful -- and maybe help little Grand Canyon University realize its big-time athletic dreams. The Phoenix school announced Tuesday the partnership of the Colangelo School of Sports Business, and the namesake says he plans to be involved.

Suns name ex-Dial CEO Casper president
Brad Casper, the former president and CEO of an international consumer goods company that includes what once was the Dial Corp. has been named president of business and non-basketball operations for the Phoenix Suns.

Suns name ex-Dial CEO Casper team president
The former president and CEO of an international consumer goods company that includes what once was the Dial Corp. has been named president of business and non-basketball operations for the Phoenix Suns.

Ex-Dial CEO Casper named Suns president (AP)
The former president and CEO of an international consumer goods company that includes what once was the Dial Corp. has been named president of business and non-basketball operations for the Phoenix Suns. Brad Casper was introduced at a news conference Monday by Suns owner Robert Sarver. He replaces Rick Welts, who resigned and last month was named president and CEO of the Golden State Warriors.

Warriors hire former Suns executive Rick Welts
Rick Welts has found the ideal fit: a new gig in the Bay Area with the Golden State Warriors.

Suns president Welts leaving team (AP)
Phoenix Suns president and chief executive Rick Welts is leaving the team to pursue other interests. Welts, the first openly gay senior executive in pro sports, announced Friday that he is leaving the team on Sept. 15 Suns owner Robert Sarver said the business side of the organization will report to general counsel Jason Rowley as the team searches for a new president.

Suns president/CEO Welts resigns unexpectedly
Phoenix Suns president and CEO Rick Welts submitted his resignation unexpectedly Friday after nine years of running the club's business side, the Arizona Republic reports.

Philly native Warrick eyes game vs. Melo's team
After watching Carmelo Anthony host some of the game's biggest names for a glitzy summer-league game in his hometown, Phoenix Suns forward and Philadelphia native Hakim Warrick is trying to arrange a Philly-versus-Baltimore showdown.

Ceballos buys into ABA team in Phoenix - Cedric Ceballos (F) Denver Nuggets
Former NBA All-Star Cedric Ceballos has invested in an ABA (American Basketball Association) team in Phoenix.

Porter interviews to be Wolves coach (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves have interviewed Terry Porter for their head coaching vacancy. A person with knowledge of the interview told The Associated Press that Porter interviewed on Monday. The person requested anonymity because the team was not commenting publicly on the search process. Porter has been a head coach twice before, in Milwaukee and Phoenix.

Suns hire coach Turner as defensive specialist
The Phoenix Suns have hired Elston Turner as a defensive specialist on coach Alvin Gentry's staff.

Suns hire Turner as defensive specialist (AP)
The Phoenix Suns have hired Elston Turner as a defensive specialist on coach Alvin Gentry's staff. The move was announced Thursday. The 52-year-old Turner has spent the past six seasons as lead assistant to coach Rick Adelman, the last four years in Houston and two in Sacramento. In all, Turner has 14 years experience as an NBA assistant, beginning with the Portland Trail Blazers in 1996.

Rockets pick up option on G Dragic (AP)
The Houston Rockets have picked up the team option for next season on backup point guard Goran Dragic. The 6-foot-3 Dragic joined the Rockets at the trade deadline last February in the deal that sent Aaron Brooks to Phoenix. Dragic played in 22 games, averaging 7.7 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game.

Suns make offer to PG Aaron Brooks
The Phoenix Suns have made a qualifying offer to restricted free agent Aaron Brooks and modified the date that Vince Carter's contract becomes fully guaranteed.

Suns make Brooks offer, adjust Carter deadline
The Phoenix Suns have made a qualifying offer to restricted free agent Aaron Brooks and modified the date that Vince Carter's contract becomes fully guaranteed.

Suns say PG Nash won't be traded
The Phoenix Suns again are shooting down rumors of a possible trade of Steve Nash.

Sources: Suns, Wolves have talked Nash trade
The Phoenix Suns have had discussions this month with the Timberwolves about a deal to send star guard Steve Nash to Minnesota in a package for the No. 2 overall pick in the draft, according to sources.

Suns like Fredette, but need big man (AP)
The Phoenix Suns are part of the Jimmer Fredette buzz if the dynamic BYU scorer extraordinaire is available at the No. 13 pick in Thursday's NBA draft. Perhaps a more likely scenario has the Suns going for a power forward to bulk up a weak front line. The Suns, coming off a disappointing season in which they failed to make the playoffs, haven't had a selection this high since 2004, when they...

Suns prez Babby: Nash won't be traded (AP)
The Phoenix Suns again are shooting down rumors of a possible trade of Steve Nash. Suns President of Basketball Operations Lon Babby emphatically says that the two-time league MVP isn't going anywhere, and he added center Marcin Gortat to the untouchable list. In an email on Wednesday, he repeated the statement he made earlier in the day to The Arizona Republic, saying "We are not trading...

Suns' Pietrus exercises player option (AP)
Phoenix Suns swingman Mickael Pietrus exercised the one-year player option on his contract Tuesday. Phoenix acquired Pietrus on Dec. 18 in a six-player trade with the Orlando that brought Vince Carter, Marcin Gortat, a first-round draft pick in this week's NBA draft and cash considerations from the Magic in exchange for Jason Richardson, Hedo Turkoglu and Earl Clark.

Fredette works out for Pacers (AP)
Former BYU star Jimmer Fredette has started his NBA workouts. Fredette worked out for the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday. He says he also plans workouts with the Knicks, Sacramento, Utah and Phoenix. Fredette led the Cougars to a No. 3 seed in the 2011 NCAA tournament and started all 37 games of the season, averaging 28.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game.

Nash voices support for gay marriage
Phoenix Suns star Steve Nash voiced his support for gay marriage in a video released Monday by the Washington, D.C.-based Human Rights Campaign.

Nash video supports same-sex marriage in NY
Phoenix Suns point guard Steve Nash has made a video in support of New York's marriage equality proposition.

Report: Suns CEO Welts reveals he's gay (AP)
Phoenix Suns president and CEO Rick Welts has revealed to the public that he is gay in a story posted on The New York Times' website. Welts said in the story Sunday that he wants to break down one of the last significant social barriers in sports, one that has made headlines recently after Kobe Bryant's use of a gay slur on the basketball court and hockey player Sean Avery's support of...

Report: Suns CEO Welt says he's gay
Phoenix Suns president and CEO Rick Welts has revealed to the public that he is gay in a story posted on The New York Times' website.

Phoenix Suns' Grant Hill elected to spot on Hall of Fame board
Grant Hill has been elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's board of governors, the first active player to earn a position.

Ginobili may play Game 1 after all (AP)
Spurs guard Manu Ginobili may play in Game 1 against the Memphis Grizzlies after all. Tony Parker said Saturday he's feels it's "almost impossible" that his All-Star teammate won't play Sunday. Ginobili sprained his right elbow in Wednesday's regular season finale at Phoenix, but has already been practicing.

Ginobili injured as Spurs fall in finale (AP)

Marcin Gortat had 21 points and 13 rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns denied San Antonio a chance for home-court advantage throughout the playoffs with a 106-103 victory over the Spurs in their regular-season finale on Wednesday night. The Spurs, who at 61-21 finished a game behind Chicago for the best record in the NBA, lost Manu Ginobili to a hyperextended right elbow early in the game.

Ginobili to have MRI on elbow
Marcin Gortat had 21 points and 13 rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns denied San Antonio a chance for home-court advantage throughout the playoffs with a 106-103 victory over the Spurs in their regular-season finale on Wednesday night.

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili hurts right elbow in regular-season finale
Manu Ginobili hyperextended his right elbow early in San Antonio's regular season finale against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.

Spurs' Ginobili leaves with elbow injury (AP)
Manu Ginobili hyperextended his right elbow early in San Antonio's regular season finale against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. Ginobili was hurt with 9:46 left in the first quarter when he slid to the floor near the free throw line and the Suns' Grant Hill fell on top of him. He went to the locker room holding the arm and grimacing in pain.

Steve Nash of Phoenix Suns insists season finale not his last with team
Steve Nash does not believe that Wednesday night's regular-season finale against San Antonio will be his last game in a Suns uniform.

Trail Blazers sign C Barron (AP)
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed center Earl Barron for the rest of the season. Barron has played parts of five seasons with Miami, New York, Phoenix and Milwaukee. He has averaged 5.2 points and 3.6 rebounds, appearing in 108 games, including 27 starts. This season the 7-foot, 250-pound center has played for both the Suns and the Bucks.

Suns send Wolves to 14th straight loss (AP)

Channing Frye scored a game-high 33 points and hit a 3-pointer with 2:05 left in overtime to start an 8-0 run and the Phoenix Suns rallied to beat Minnesota 135-127 on Monday night for the Timberwolves' 14th consecutive loss. After Anthony Randolph missed an 18-footer, Grant Hill scored on a 12-foot jumper with 1:27 remaining to give the Suns a four-point lead.

Mavs stay alive in race for No. 2 seed (AP)

The recent losing streak is history. The more-recent spat is buried. With the regular season winding down, the Dallas Mavericks are tuning up nicely for the playoffs. Jason Kidd returned from a two-game layoff to spark a strong start and the Mavs were hardly challenged the rest of the way in a 115-90 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night, keeping alive hopes of snagging the No.

Balanced Rockets defeat Clippers 99-78 (AP)

Chase Budinger, Kevin Martin and Brad Miller scored 16 points apiece and Chuck Hayes had 12 points and 13 rebounds in the Houston Rockets' 99-78 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night. Goran Dragic had 14 points, seven assists and a career-high 10 rebounds in his first start for the Rockets since he was acquired from Phoenix at the trade deadline.

Green hits 12 straight in Hornets' win (AP)

Willie Green hit his first 12 shots and finished with a season-high 31 points to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 109-97 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night. Green made a 3-pointer soon after entering midway through the first quarter. He made all five of his shots in the second quarter, one in the third quarter and put the Suns away with five more in the first 6 minutes of the fourth...

Report: Fan curses, spits at Grant Hill
Phoenix Suns star Grant Hill had to be restrained after a fan cursed and spit at him, the Arizona Republic reported.

Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah and forward Carlos Boozer are expected to play against the Phoenix Suns
Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah and power forward Carlos Boozer practiced Tuesday and expect to face the Phoenix Suns.

Bulls stave off Suns to take 3-game lead in East
Derrick Rose finished with 19 points, Luol Deng scored 18 and the Chicago Bulls continued to close in on the top seed in the Eastern Conference, hanging on to beat the Phoenix Suns 97-94 Tuesday.

Bulls open 3-game lead on Celtics, Heat (AP)

Derrick Rose finished with 19 points, Luol Deng scored 18 and the Chicago Bulls continued to close in on the top seed in the Eastern Conference, hanging on to beat the Phoenix Suns 97-94 Tuesday. They lead Miami and Boston by three games, with the Celtics visiting Thursday. The Bulls led by 13 at the half and 22 in the third, only to see Phoenix whittle it to two in the fourth quarter, before...

Suns G Nash returns, Bulls C Noah also (AP)
Phoenix's Steve Nash and Chicago's Joakim Noah returned to the lineup on Tuesday after being sidelined the past few games. Nash, averaging 15.3 points and 11.4 assists, sat out the past two games with flulike symptoms. Noah, Chicago's leading rebounder, had missed three straight because of a sprained right ankle.

Spurs handle Suns to end 6-game losing streak
George Hill scored 29 points and the San Antonio Spurs stopped the longest skid of Tim Duncan's career, beating up the Phoenix Suns 114-97 Sunday and ending a six-game losing streak.

Spurs snap 6-game skid, eliminate Suns (AP)

George Hill scored 29 points and the San Antonio Spurs stopped the longest skid of Tim Duncan's career, beating up the Phoenix Suns 114-97 Sunday and ending a six-game losing streak. It was a cathartic rout for San Antonio after going winless for two weeks and squandering a once-comfortable lead atop the Western Conference.

Spurs snap six-game losing skid
George Hill scored 29 points and the San Antonio Spurs stopped the longest skid of Tim Duncan's career, beating up the Phoenix Suns 114-97 Sunday and ending a six-game losing streak.

Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash (flulike symptoms) out vs. Los Angeles Clippers
Steve Nash, the Phoenix Suns' scoring and assists leader, was a late scratch against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night because of flulike symptoms.

Kings outlast Suns to extend run to 4 (AP)

Marcus Thornton scored 24 points and had 11 rebounds for the Sacramento Kings, who won their season-high fourth straight game by defeating the Phoenix Suns 116-113 on Tuesday night. Despite the strong possibility of the team moving to Anaheim next season, the Kings played like a team that was focused only on the present.

Thunder finish franchise-best 14-2 month (AP)

Kevin Durant and James Harden scored 22 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder completed the best regular-season month in franchise history with a 116-98 victory over the fading Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. Michael Westbrook added 16, Serge Ibaka 15 and Kendrick Perkins 13 as the Thunder won their fifth in a row, 11th in their last 12 and 50th of the season.

Jalen Rose arrested for DUI on March 11 - Jalen Rose (G/F) Phoenix Suns
TMZ.com is reporting that Jalen Rose was arrested for driving under the influence after he lost control of his vehicle and crashed on March 11.

Kidd's late 3s help Mavericks to win over Suns
Jason Kidd sank a pair of 3-pointers in the final 1:11 and the Mavericks pulled out a 91-83 victory over Phoenix on Sunday night.

Mavs deal Suns blow to playoff chances (AP)

Jason Kidd sank a pair of 3-pointers in the final 1:11 and the Dallas Mavericks pulled out a 91-83 victory over Phoenix on Sunday night that may have dropped the curtains on the Suns' hopes for a playoff berth. Phoenix led most of the ugly game and it was tied at 83 after Jared Dudley's 14-footer in the lane with 1:37 to play.

Kidd hits late 3-pointers to sink Suns
Jason Kidd sank a pair of 3-pointers in the final 1:11 and the Dallas Mavericks pulled out a 91-83 victory over Phoenix on Sunday night that may have dropped the curtains on the Suns' hopes for a playoff berth.

Docs 'manipulate' Gortat's broken nose
The Phoenix Suns say doctors ''manipulated'' Marcin Gortat's broken nose back into place on Saturday and he is questionable for Sunday night's game against the Dallas Mavericks.

Nose fixed, Suns C Gortat may face Mavs (AP)
The Phoenix Suns say doctors "manipulated" Marcin Gortat's broken nose back into place on Saturday and he is questionable for Sunday's NBA game against the Dallas Mavericks. The Suns' Polish center sustained a nasal fracture when his nose banged in to the back of teammate Steve Nash's head in the fourth quarter of Friday's home loss to the New Orleans Hornets.

Marcin Gortat of Phoenix Suns has broken nose 'manipulated', may play Sunday
The Phoenix Suns say doctors "manipulated" Marcin Gortat's broken nose back into place on Saturday and he is questionable for Sunday night's game against the Dallas Mavericks.

Landry picks up slack as Hornets win (AP)

Carl Landry, starting in place of injured David West, scored 19 points and the New Orleans Hornets pulled out a 106-100 victory over Phoenix on Friday night, sinking the Suns further out of the Western Conference playoff race. The Hornets, who lost leading scorer West for the season with a knee injury in a victory at Utah on Thursday night, won for the fifth time in six games to stay in a virtual...

Brooks spurs Suns past Raptors day after 3OTs
Aaron Brooks energized a tired, ailing Phoenix Suns team with 25 points, and the Phoenix Suns rallied from a 13-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Toronto Raptors 114-106 Wednesday night.

Brooks rallies tired Suns past Raptors (AP)

Aaron Brooks energized a tired, ailing Phoenix Suns team with 25 points, and the Phoenix Suns rallied from a 13-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Toronto Raptors 114-106 Wednesday night. Brooks hit the biggest shot of the game, a 3-pointer from the left corner with 54.9 seconds left to play that gave the Suns a 110-105 lead.

Lakers outlast Suns in 3OT, Kobe has 42 (AP)

When the Los Angeles Lakers led Phoenix by 21 points in the third quarter, Kobe Bryant and Lamar Odom were pretty sure their night would end quickly and tidily. After three overtimes, 276 combined points and multiple heart-stopping moments, Bryant and Odom were just grateful to stagger out of Staples Center with a victory in a once-in-a-decade thriller.

Kobe, Lakers outlast Suns in third OT
Kobe Bryant scored 42 points, Ron Artest got five of his 18 points in the final 2 minutes of the third overtime, and the Los Angeles Lakers outlasted the Phoenix Suns for a 139-137 victory Tuesday night.

Brooks out 1 game for ball toss at ref
Phoenix Suns guard Aaron Brooks has been suspended for one game for throwing a ball at an official.

Suns ride 4th-quarter push to win over Clippers
Steve Nash had 23 points, 13 assists and seven rebounds, Channing Frye added 19 points and the Phoenix Suns surged early in the fourth quarter for a 108-99 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday.

Nash's 23 and 13 help Suns beat Clippers (AP)

Steve Nash had 23 points, 13 assists and seven rebounds, Channing Frye added 19 points and the Phoenix Suns surged early in the fourth quarter for a 108-99 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. Frye hit two of his five 3-pointers in the final minutes of his second game back from a dislocated right shoulder for the Suns, who have won 10 of their last 11 meetings with the Clippers.

Aaron Brooks of Phoenix Suns suspended one game for throwing ball at referee
Phoenix Suns guard Aaron Brooks has been suspended for one game for throwing a ball at an official.

Suns' Brooks banned for ball toss at ref (AP)
Phoenix Suns guard Aaron Brooks has been suspended for one game for throwing a ball at an official. The NBA announced Brooks' suspension Sunday about an hour before Phoenix's road game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Brooks struck an official in the leg with the ball midway through the fourth quarter of the Suns' 108-97 victory over Golden State on Friday night.

Lakers C Bynum gets 2-game ban for foul (AP)
Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum has been suspended two games for his flagrant foul on Minnesota's Michael Beasley. The NBA announced that Bynum will miss Sunday's game against Portland and Tuesday's meeting with Phoenix. Bynum was ejected after committing a flagrant foul during the fourth quarter of the Lakers' 106-98 win over the Timberwolves on Friday night.

Los Angeles Lakers C Andrew Bynum, Phoenix Suns PG Aaron Brooks suspended
The Lakers' Andrew Bynum was suspended for two games, and the Suns' Aaron Brooks for one game, the NBA announced Sunday.

Los Angeles Clippers' DeAndre Jordan has pneumonia, out against Phoenix Suns
Clippers center DeAndre Jordan will miss Sunday's game against Phoenix after being hospitalized for a mild case of pneumonia.

Clippers C Jordan has mild pneumonia (AP)
Clippers center DeAndre Jordan will miss Sunday's game against Phoenix after being hospitalized for a mild case of pneumonia. The team said Jordan was admitted to Marina Del Rey Hospital on Saturday night. He was given intravenous antibiotics and held overnight for more tests. The team said Jordan's condition has improved significantly, and he's responding well to treatment.

Frye returns to help Suns end skid at 4 (AP)

Channing Frye scored 17 points in his return from a dislocated right shoulder, and the Phoenix Suns beat the Golden State Warriors 108-97 on Friday night to stop a four-game losing streak. Though 11th in the Western Conference, Phoenix (34-33) pulled within two games of Memphis for the eighth and final playoff spot.

Hornets hand Suns fourth straight loss (AP)

Chris Paul had 26 points and nine assists, and the New Orleans Hornets extended the Phoenix Suns' losing streak to four games, 100-95 on Wednesday night. Emeka Okafor had 16 points and 11 rebounds for New Orleans. David West added 16 points, including an 18-foot jumper to give the Hornets a 95-88 lead with 29.5 seconds to go.

Nash return not enough as Hornets edge Suns
Chris Paul had 26 points and nine assists, and the New Orleans Hornets extended the Phoenix Suns' losing streak to four games, 100-95 on Wednesday night.

Steve Nash returns in time for Phoenix Suns' game vs. New Orleans Hornets
Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash was back in the starting lineup Wednesday night against the New Orleans Hornets.

Rockets G Williams to miss a week (AP)
Houston Rockets guard Terrence Williams is expected to miss a week after undergoing minor surgery on Tuesday to relieve lower abdominal distress. The 6-foot-6 Williams sat out Monday's win over Phoenix. He's played in 11 games since the Rockets acquired him from New Jersey in a three-team deal in December.

With Nash out, Rockets finally get win over Suns
Kevin Martin scored 23 points, Chuck Hayes had a career-high 21 points and nine rebounds and the Houston Rockets snapped a seven-game losing streak to Phoenix with a 95-93 win over the Suns on Monday night.

Rockets snap 7-game skid to Suns (AP)

Kevin Martin scored 23 points, Chuck Hayes had a career-high 21 points and nine rebounds and the Houston Rockets snapped a seven-game losing streak to Phoenix with a 95-93 win over the Suns on Monday night. Kyle Lowry added 18 points, six rebounds and five assists for the Rockets, who stayed three games behind Memphis in the race for the final playoff spot.

Howard keys Magic rout of Nash-less Suns (AP)

Dwight Howard had 26 points and 15 rebounds, then watched the fourth quarter from the bench as the Orlando Magic completed a 111-88 rout of the Suns on Sunday for their first victory in Phoenix in nine seasons. With a hook shot over Robin Lopez in the third quarter, Howard topped 10,000 career points.

Magic rout Nash-less Suns for rare Phoenix win
Dwight Howard had 26 points and 15 rebounds, then watched the fourth quarter from the bench as the Orlando Magic completed a 111-88 rout of the Suns on Sunday for their first victory in Phoenix in nine seasons.

Magic put end to futility in Phoenix
Dwight Howard had 26 points and 15 rebounds, then watched the fourth quarter from the bench as the Orlando Magic completed a 111-88 rout of the Suns on Sunday for their first victory in Phoenix in nine seasons.

Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash sidelined Sunday, likely Monday too
The Phoenix Suns were without their star point guard Steve Nash Sunday when they faced the Orlando Magic.

Nuggets earn first win in Phoenix in 13 tries
Nene scored 22 points in 26 minutes and the Denver Nuggets won in Phoenix for the first time in 13 tries with a 116-97 rout of the mistake-prone, cold-shooting Suns on Thursday night.

Nuggets rip Suns for rare win in Phoenix (AP)

Nene scored 22 points in 26 minutes and the Denver Nuggets won in Phoenix for the first time in 13 tries with a 116-97 rout of the mistake-prone, cold-shooting Suns on Thursday night. Coach George Karl ended an even longer drought in the desert. The Nuggets coach had not won in Phoenix since Dec. 28, 1997, when he was with the Seattle SuperSonics.

Suns win seventh straight over Rockets (AP)

Hakim Warrick scored a career-high 32 points starting in place of injured Channing Frye and the Phoenix Suns added to their recent mastery of Houston with a 113-110 victory over the Rockets on Tuesday night. Vince Carter scored 15 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter, including two of his five 3-pointers, in the Suns' seventh consecutive victory over Houston.

Warrick, Suns prove to be too much for Rockets
Hakim Warrick scored a career-high 32 points starting in place of injured Channing Frye and the Phoenix Suns added to their recent mastery of Houston with a 113-110 victory over the Rockets on Tuesday night.

Channing Frye of Phoenix Suns out 2-3 weeks with dislocated shoulder
The Phoenix Suns are expected to be without forward Channing Frye for two to three weeks because of a dislocated right shoulder.

Injured Suns F Frye out 2-3 weeks (AP)
The Phoenix Suns are expected to be without forward Channing Frye for two to three weeks because of a dislocated right shoulder. The sharpshooting 7-footer was injured with 6 1/2 minutes to play in the fourth quarter of Sunday night's 122-118 overtime loss at Oklahoma City. Frye had a career-high 15 rebounds in the contest, the last of the Suns' season-long six-game road trip.

Westbrook, Harden help Thunder beat Suns
Russell Westbrook had 32 points and 11 assists, James Harden matched his career high with 26 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame an off night by NBA scoring leader Kevin Durant to beat the Phoenix Suns 122-118 in overtime on Sunday night.

Durant shaky but Thunder beat Suns in OT (AP)

Russell Westbrook had 32 points and 11 assists, James Harden matched his career high with 26 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame an off night by NBA scoring leader Kevin Durant to beat the Phoenix Suns 122-118 in overtime on Sunday night. Vince Carter led Phoenix with 29 points but missed two of three free throws with the chance to put the Suns ahead with 17.4 seconds left.

Suns use 19-0 run to blow past Bucks (AP)

Channing Frye scored 20 points and the Phoenix Suns used a blistering 19-0 run in the third quarter to flip a deficit into a big lead in a 102-88 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. The Suns are chasing Memphis for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference and are just a half-game back after winning 12 of their last 16.

Phoenix Suns without guard Vince Carter (dizziness) against Milwaukee Bucks
Phoenix Suns guard Vince Carter is sitting out against the Milwaukee Bucks because of dizziness following a collision with teammate Channing Frye.

Suns G Carter won't play vs. Bucks (AP)
Phoenix Suns guard Vince Carter is sitting out against the Milwaukee Bucks because of dizziness following a collision with teammate Channing Frye. Carter and Frye collided in the third quarter of Phoenix's 115-103 loss to Boston on Wednesday night. Acquired from Orlando in a five-player trade in December, Carter is averaging 14.1 points and 4.2 rebounds in 52 games this season, his 13th in the...

Celtics go up 29, hold off Suns 115-103 (AP)

Kevin Garnett scored 28 points with 11 rebounds, Paul Pierce had 16 and 13 and Rajon Rondo scored 16 with 15 assists to lead the Boston Celtics to a 115-103 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. The Celtics led by 29 in the second half before Phoenix scored the last nine points in the third quarter and the first nine of the fourth.

KG, Rondo, Pierce lead Celtics' rout of Suns
Kevin Garnett scored 28 points with 11 rebounds, Paul Pierce had 16 and 13 and Rajon Rondo scored 16 with 15 assists to lead the Boston Celtics to a 115-103 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.

Nets edged out by Suns in Williams' home debut
Channing Frye hit a 3-pointer with 6.6 seconds to play in overtime and the Phoenix Suns spoiled Deron Williams' home debut for the Nets with a 104-103 victory over New Jersey on Monday night.

Nets fall short in overtime against Suns
Channing Frye hit a 3-pointer with 6.6 seconds to play in overtime and the Phoenix Suns spoiled Deron Williams' home debut for the Nets with a 104-103 victory over New Jersey on Monday night.

Suns' Frye hits another OT game-winner (AP)

Channing Frye hit a 3-pointer with 6.6 seconds to play in overtime and the Phoenix Suns spoiled Deron Williams' home debut for the Nets with a 104-103 victory over New Jersey on Monday night. The Nets narrowly missed pulling this one out, but Kris Humphries tip-in of Williams' floater came a split second after the final buzzer.

Rockets G Dragic out with flu symptoms (AP)
Houston guard Goran Dragic has been scratched with flulike symptoms from the Rockets' game against the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday night. Dragic, acquired from Phoenix shortly before last Thursday's NBA's trading deadline, made his Rockets debut Saturday night, scoring six points in 10 minutes in Houston's victory at New Jersey.

Frye beats buzzer, lifts Suns past Pacers in OT
Channing Frye's long jumper as the buzzer sounded gave the Phoenix Suns a 110-108 overtime victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday.

Frye's jumper at OT buzzer lifts Suns (AP)

Channing Frye's long jumper as the buzzer sounded gave the Phoenix Suns a 110-108 overtime victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. Grant Hill had 34 points for the Suns, who scored the first seven points of overtime before the Pacers rallied. Josh McRoberts tied the game at 108-108 on a 3-point play with 23.9 seconds remaining.

Frye wins it for Suns at buzzer in OT
Channing Frye's long jumper as the buzzer sounded gave the Phoenix Suns a 110-108 overtime victory over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday.

Suns win 13th straight over Raptors (AP)

Vince Carter scored 17 points, Marcin Gortat had 17 points and 11 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns won their 13th straight over Toronto, beating the Raptors 110-92 on Friday night. Channing Frye scored 16 points and Steve Nash had 11 assists, seven points and seven rebounds for the Suns, who have won six of eight on the road and nine of 11 overall.

Report: Houston Rockets trade away G Aaron Brooks, F Shane Battier in separate deals
The Rockets have sent point guard Aaron Brooks to Phoenix and forward Shane Battier to Memphis in separate deals that will bring guard Goran Dragic and center Hasheem Thabeet to Houston, a person familiar with the deals told The Associated Press.

Rockets deal PG Brooks, F Battier (AP)
The Rockets sent point guard Aaron Brooks to Phoenix and forward Shane Battier to Memphis in separate deals Thursday that bring guard Goran Dragic and center Hasheem Thabeet to Houston, according to a person familiar with the specifics of the trades. The Rockets also get first-round draft picks from both teams and ship rookie guard Ish Smith to the Grizzlies.

Dirk's 35 carry surging Mavs past Suns (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 35 points and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Phoenix Suns 112-106 on Thursday night for their 13th victory in 14 games. Tyson Chandler had 12 points and 12 rebounds, including a tip-in with 19 seconds left. Jason Terry scored 16, capped by a pair of free throws with 14.1 seconds to play to give Dallas a 111-106 lead.

Dirk scores 35 as surging Mavs hold off Suns
Dirk Nowitzki scored 35 points and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Phoenix Suns 112-106 on Thursday night for their 13th victory in 14 games.

Frye, Suns keep Jazz winless in post-Sloan era
Channing Frye scored a career-high 31 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns kept Utah winless in the post-Jerry Sloan era with a 103-102 victory over the short-handed Jazz on Tuesday night.

Suns keep Jazz winless in post-Sloan era (AP)

Channing Frye scored a career-high 31 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns kept Utah winless in the post-Jerry Sloan era with a 103-102 victory over the short-handed Jazz on Tuesday night. Al Jefferson scored 32 and C.J. Miles 19 for the Jazz, who led by eight in the fourth quarter before an 11-0 run put the Suns ahead for good.

Utah Jazz's Andrei Kirilenko out vs. Phoenix Suns with sprained ankle
Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko has been ruled out for Tuesday night's game at Phoenix because of a sprained right ankle and listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against Golden State.

Kings leave Cousins at home after dustup
Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins was barred from the team's flight to Phoenix after a locker room altercation with teammate Donte Greene, The Sacramento Bee reported Sunday.

Kings leave Cousins home, beat Suns (AP)

Donte Greene scored 12 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter and the Sacramento Kings, playing without DeMarcus Cousins, ended a five-game losing streak with a 113-108 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night. Carl Landry added 20 points for the Kings, all but two in the second half. Samuel Dalembert, starting in place of Cousins, had 18 points and 15 rebounds.

Sacramento Kings leave rookie DeMarcus Cousins home after postgame incident
Sacramento rookie DeMarcus Cousins did not make the trip to Phoenix for the game against the Suns on Sunday night because of an incident in the locker room following the Kings' loss 99-97 home loss to Oklahoma City on Saturday.

Jazz lose first game without Sloan (AP)

Steve Nash had 18 points and 10 assists to lift the Phoenix Suns over the Jazz 95-83 on Friday night in Utah's first game without Jerry Sloan as the head coach in more than 22 years. The Suns (26-25), who have won four straight against Utah, moved above .500 for the first time since Dec. 7 with their sixth win in seven games, spoiling the debut of new Jazz coach Ty Corbin.

Suns run away from Jazz in second half
Steve Nash had 18 points and 10 assists to lift the Phoenix Suns over the Jazz 95-83 on Friday night in Utah's first game without Jerry Sloan as the head coach in more than 22 years.

Nash, Suns run by Warriors; get back to .500
Three days after his 37th birthday, Steve Nash had 18 points and 11 assists, then sat out the fourth quarter on Thursday night and watched Phoenix complete a 112-88 rout of the Golden State Warriors, the Suns' most one-sided win this season.

Nash, Suns cruise to season-best rout (AP)

Three days after his 37th birthday, Steve Nash had 18 points and 11 assists, then sat out the fourth quarter on Thursday night and watched Phoenix complete a 112-88 rout of the Golden State Warriors, the Suns' most one-sided win this season. Channing Frye added 17 points and nine rebounds as the Suns beat the Warriors for the second time in four nights to climb to .500 (25-25) for the first...

Suns catch fire from outside to scorch Warriors
Steve Nash had 14 points and 15 assists, leading the Phoenix Suns to a 104-92 victory over the Golden State Warriors on his 37th birthday Monday night.

Suns build big lead, cruise by Warriors (AP)

Steve Nash had 14 points and 15 assists, leading the Phoenix Suns to a 104-92 victory over the Golden State Warriors on his 37th birthday Monday night. Channing Frye had 19 points and 11 rebounds, and Grant Hill scored 18 to help the Suns build a 23-point lead and hold on late. They made 13 3-pointers and shot 43 percent from the floor.

Carter's 33 not enough for Suns vs. Thunder
Jeff Green scored 28 points and Serge Ibaka added 18 on 9-of-10 shooting to help the Oklahoma City Thunder escape with a 111-107 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night.

Green, Ibaka lead Thunder past Suns (AP)

Jeff Green scored 28 points and Serge Ibaka added 18 on 9-of-10 shooting to help the Oklahoma City Thunder escape with a 111-107 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night. Kevin Durant, who had at least 40 points in three of his previous four games, added 24 in the Thunder's fourth victory in five games.

Bucks' skid in Phoenix extends to 23 (AP)

Marcin Gortat had 19 points and 11 rebounds and the Suns beat icy Milwaukee 92-77 on Wednesday night for the Bucks' 23rd consecutive loss in Phoenix. The depleted Bucks, with Andrew Bogut a game-time scratch because of a bruised knee and Drew Gooden out four to six weeks for foot surgery, shot a season-low 31 percent and had to heat up in the fourth quarter to get the number that high.

Hornets C Okafor out Tuesday vs. Wizards (AP)
Hornets officials say center Emeka Okafor will not play on Tuesday night against the Washington Wizards because of a strained oblique muscle. Okafor, the Hornets' leading rebounder at 10.1 per game, doubled over in pain holding his left hip area with 1:56 left in the first half of New Orleans' loss at Phoenix on Sunday night and did not return to the game.

Suns survive Hornets' frantic comeback attempt
Marcin Gortat scored 25 points and the Phoenix Suns beat a team with a winning record for the fourth straight time, surviving the New Orleans Hornets' frantic late rally for a 104-102 victory Sunday night.

Gortat's 25 help Suns hold off Hornets (AP)

Instead of savoring backup center Marcin Gortat's career-high 25 points, the Phoenix Suns were left wondering how they nearly blew an eight-point lead in the final 18 seconds. The New Orleands Hornets were wondering what the officials were looking at in the wild final sequence in the Suns' 104-102 victory Sunday night.

Suns hold off Hornets' late charge
Instead of savoring backup center Marcin Gortat's career-high 25 points, the Phoenix Suns were left wondering how they nearly blew an eight-point lead in the final 18 seconds.

Doc Rivers of Boston Celtics fined $15,000 for delay after ejection
The NBA has fined Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers $15,000 for failing to promptly leave the court after his ejection during a loss Friday to the host Phoenix Suns.

Hornets C Okafor leaves game with injury (AP)
New Orleans center Emeka Okafor left the Hornets' game Sunday night against the Phoenix Suns because of a muscle strain. Okafor, the Hornets' leading rebounder at 10.2 per game, doubled over in pain holding his left hip area with 1:56 left in the first half. Jason Smith started the second half in Okafor's place, and the team said Okafor wouldn't return to the game.

Celtics coach Rivers fined $15,000 (AP)
Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers has been fined $15,000 for leaving the court too slowly after being ejected from a game in Phoenix. Rivers' fine was announced Sunday morning before Boston played the Los Angeles Lakers in an NBA finals rematch. Rivers was tossed during the second quarter of the Celtics' 88-71 loss to the Suns on Friday night.

Gortat's career night carries Suns past Celtics
Marcin Gortat had career highs of 19 points and 17 rebounds, Vince Carter added 17 points and the Phoenix Suns ran over the weary Boston Celtics 88-71 Friday night in a game that turned ugly late.

Suns roll by Celtics, Garnett ejected (AP)

Marcin Gortat had career highs of 19 points and 17 rebounds, Vince Carter added 17 points and the Phoenix Suns ran over the weary Boston Celtics 88-71 Friday night in a game that turned ugly late. Phoenix was dominant inside against Boston's front line to build an 18-point lead in the first half and never let up, snapping a three-game losing streak.

Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers ejected for arguing with official during second quarter of game vs. Phoenix Suns
Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers has been ejected for arguing with an official in the second quarter of a game against the Phoenix Suns

Rivers, Garnett ejected during Suns loss
Marcin Gortat had career highs of 19 points and 17 rebounds, Vince Carter added 17 points and the Phoenix Suns ran over the weary Boston Celtics 88-71 Friday night in a game that turned ugly late.

Phoenix Suns sign Zabian Dowdell to second 10-day contract
The Phoenix Suns have signed guard Zabian Dowdell to a second 10-day contract.

Suns sign Dowdell to second 10-day deal (AP)
The Phoenix Suns have signed guard Zabian Dowdell to a second 10-day contract. Dowdell signed his first 10-day deal on Jan. 9 and appeared briefly in two games for Phoenix. The former Virginia Tech standout went to training camp with the Suns this year and was waived Oct. 19. He had been playing for Tulsa in the NBA's Development League, where he averaged 14 points, 4 assists and 2 rebounds in 18...

Surging Bobcats keep rolling in Phoenix (AP)

Stephen Jackson scored 16 of his 23 points in the second half and the Charlotte Bobcats won for the fourth time in five games, beating the Phoenix Suns 114-107 on Wednesday night. Gerald Wallace had 16 of his 22 points in the final two quarters for Charlotte, much improved since Paul Silas replaced Larry Brown as coach.

Inside game helps hot-shooting 76ers sink Suns
Thaddeus Young scored 24 points, Elton Brand had 22 points and nine rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Phoenix Suns 105-95 on Monday night.

Young, Brand lead Sixers past Suns (AP)

Thaddeus Young scored 24 points, Elton Brand had 22 points and nine rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Phoenix Suns 105-95 on Monday night. Evan Turner and Lou Williams each scored 14 points for a Sixers team that was hot from the beginning. The Sixers shot nearly 60 percent for most of the game and built a 22-point lead in the third quarter.

Pistons snap Suns' 5-game win streak (AP)

Austin Daye made the go-ahead jump shot with 53 seconds left and the Detroit Pistons rallied for a 75-74 victory Saturday night that snapped the Phoenix Suns' five-game winning streak. Tayshaun Prince led Detroit with 17 points, 13 rebounds and five assists. Will Bynum added 12 points. Steve Nash had 14 points and nine assists, and Jared Dudley added 13 points for Phoenix.

Frye leads Suns past Wizards to 5th straight win
Channing Frye scored 25 points and led a third-quarter 3-pointer run Friday night and the Phoenix Suns won their season-high fifth straight, beating the Washington Wizards 109-91 to move within a game of .500.

Suns win fifth straight, near .500 mark (AP)

Channing Frye scored 25 points and led a third-quarter 3-pointer run Friday night and the Phoenix Suns won their season-high fifth straight, beating the Washington Wizards 109-91 to move within a game of .500. Frye made four of the Suns' six 3-pointers in a third quarter in which Phoenix outscored Washington 31-18.

Hill helps Suns extend Cavs' skid to 14 (AP)

Grant Hill scored 27 points, Steve Nash had 15 points and 15 assists, and the Phoenix Suns won their fourth in a row, 106-98 on Wednesday night over the fallen-to-the-bottom Cleveland Cavaliers, who have lost 14 straight and 24 of their last 25. Vince Carter scored just three points for Phoenix, but they were on a huge 3-pointer from the corner with 2:35 left to put the Suns ahead by eight.

Nash, Suns run past Cavs for fourth straight win
Grant Hill scored 27 points, Steve Nash had 15 points and 15 assists, and the Phoenix Suns won their fourth in a row, 106-98 on Wednesday night over the fallen-to-the-bottom Cleveland Cavaliers, who have lost 14 straight and 24 of their last 25.

Carter crosses 20K points barrier in win
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.

Suns extend win streak as Carter nabs 20,000th
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.

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.

Suns G Carter scores 20,000th point (AP)
Phoenix guard Vince Carter has scored his 20,000th point, becoming the 37th NBA player to reach that plateau. Carter came in needing nine points in the Suns' game against the New York Knicks on Monday, and he got there quickly after scoring eight in the first quarter. He became the eighth active player to reach the milestone.

Week 13 Start 'Em and Sit 'Em
Phoenix seems to be a great place for aging veterans to rejuvenate their careers, Vince Carter being the latest. Sergio Gonzalez touches on that and a promising week ahead for the Suns in his Start 'Em and Sit 'Em.




Report: Gallinari says he will return Monday
Forward Danilo Gallinari said he will return to the lineup Monday when the New York Knicks (22-17) play the Phoenix Suns (17-21) at Madison Square Garden, ending his time on the shelf due to a sprained left knee at two weeks.

Nash's late 3 helps Suns top Blazers (AP)

Steve Nash had 23 points, including a 3-pointer that put Phoenix ahead for good with 1:11 to play, and handed out 13 assists, directing the Suns to a 115-111 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Grant Hill, back after missing two games with a sprained knee, scored 21 for the Suns, who have won consecutive games for the first time since Dec.

Nash's double-double lifts Suns past Blazers
Steve Nash had 23 points, including a 3-pointer that put Phoenix ahead for good with 1:11 to play, and handed out 13 assists, directing the Suns to a 115-111 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.

James-less Heat lose to Nuggets 130-102 (AP)

Reserve J.R. Smith scored 28 points and Carmelo Anthony added 21, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 130-102 win over a Miami Heat team missing LeBron James on Thursday night. Nene contributed 17 points and Chauncey Billups had 13 assists as the Nuggets routed a second straight opponent. They beat Phoenix by 34 points two nights ago.

Suns rally from 15 down, beat Nets in OT (AP)

Steve Nash had 23 points and 16 assists, Vince Carter also scored 23 points, and the Phoenix Suns erased a 15-point, fourth-quarter deficit to beat the New Jersey Nets 118-109 in overtime on Wednesday night. Nash scored 10 in overtime and Carter had his highest point total since coming from Orlando in a trade on Dec.

Anthony, Nuggets shake rumors to throttle Suns
Arron Afflalo scored a career-high 31 points and Carmelo Anthony followed up one of his worst shooting performances with a 28-point effort, helping the Denver Nuggets snap a three-game skid with a 132-98 rout of the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night.

Anthony scores 28 as Nuggets rout Suns (AP)

Arron Afflalo scored a career-high 31 points and Carmelo Anthony followed up one of his worst shooting performances with a 28-point effort, helping the Denver Nuggets snap a three-game skid with a 132-98 rout of the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. Anthony, the subject of trade talks all season, was greeted early by the crowd with a smattering of boos but quickly reversed the mood with his hustle...

Grant Hill of Phoenix Suns misses game vs. Nuggets with sore knee, ankle
Phoenix Suns forward Grant Hill is sitting out against the Denver Nuggets with a sore right knee and ankle, ending his streak of appearing in 70 straight regular-season games.

Suns' Hill misses game vs. Nuggets (AP)
Phoenix Suns forward Grant Hill is sitting out against the Denver Nuggets with a sore right knee and ankle, ending his streak of appearing in 70 straight regular-season games. Hill left Sunday's game against Cleveland in the first quarter after colliding with rookie Manny Harris under the basket.

Suns' Hill leaves game with knee sprain
Veteran forward Grant Hill was forced to leave the Phoenix Suns' game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night with a sprained right knee and will not return.

Suns hand Cavaliers 10th straight loss (AP)

Jared Dudley came off the bench to score 21 points, Steve Nash had 20 points and 15 assists, and the Phoenix Suns handed the undermanned Cleveland Cavaliers their 10th consecutive loss, 108-100 Sunday night. The victory ended the Suns' three-game losing streak and marked the first time in five games the usually high-scoring Suns had reached 100 points.

Grant Hill of Phoenix Suns leaves game with knee sprain
Veteran forward Grant Hill was forced to leave the Phoenix Suns' game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night with a sprained right knee and will not return.

Cavs' Varejao likely done for season (AP)
Cavaliers center Anderson Varejao will likely miss the rest of the season because of a torn tendon in his right ankle. Varejao got hurt during practice on Thursday, and was placed in a walking boot. He missed Friday's game against Golden State before undergoing a second MRI in Phoenix. The Cavs said Sunday's test revealed "a complete tear of the peroneus longus in the midfoot of the...

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.

Suns to sign G Zabian Dowdell from D-League - Zabian Dowdell (G) Phoenix Suns
The Suns will sign guard Zabian Dowdell to a 10-day contract from the D-League on Saturday.

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.

Lakers dominate boards, hold off Suns (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 24 points and four other Los Angeles players reached double figures as the Lakers held off the Phoenix Suns 99-95 on Wednesday night. Jared Dudley led the Suns with 21 points, including three of their 11 3-pointers, but the much bigger Lakers dominated the boards 47-31, including 14-5 on the offensive end.

Phoenix Suns rookie Gani Lawal to miss remainder of season
Phoenix Suns rookie forward Gani Lawal has torn ligaments in his right knee and will miss the rest of the season.

Suns' Lawal out for season with torn ACL (AP)
Phoenix Suns rookie forward Gani Lawal has torn ligaments in his right knee and will miss the rest of the season. The Suns announced Thursday that Lawal was injured during practice Thursday morning at US Airways Center. How Lawal hurt his knee wasn't immediately disclosed. The team says Lawal underwent an MRI exam that revealed a torn anterior cruciate ligament and a partially torn medial...

Kobe scores 24 as Lakers eclipse fading Suns
Kobe Bryant scored 24 points and four other Los Angeles players reached double figures as the Lakers held off the Phoenix Suns 99-95 on Wednesday night.

Lakers use balanced attack to nip Suns
Kobe Bryant scored 24 points and four other Los Angeles players reached double figures as the Lakers held off the Phoenix Suns 99-95 on Wednesday night.

Cousins' 28 rally Kings past Suns 94-89 (AP)

DeMarcus Cousins scored 13 of his career-high 28 points in the fourth quarter to rally the struggling Sacramento Kings to a 94-89 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night. Francisco Garcia had 20 points and 11 rebounds and Omri Casspi added 14 points and 10 rebounds for the Kings, who closed with a 19-2 run.

Cousins' career high powers Kings
DeMarcus Cousins scored 13 of his career-high 28 points in the fourth quarter to rally the struggling Sacramento Kings to a 94-89 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night.

Cousins' career game helps Kings beat Suns
DeMarcus Cousins scored 13 of his career-high 28 points in the fourth quarter to rally the struggling Sacramento Kings to a 94-89 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night.

Suns' reserves key victory over Pistons (AP)

The Phoenix Suns turned to defense to snap a four-game losing streak. Jared Dudley scored nine of his 19 points during a decisive run in the second quarter and the Suns held an opponent to a season-low scoring total in a 92-75 win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. "I told the guys 'We are going to start judging our defense from this day forward,"' Suns coach Alvin Gentry...

Suns get defensive in win over Pistons
The Phoenix Suns turned to defense to snap a four-game losing streak.

Suns cruise past Pistons to snap four-game skid
Jared Dudley scored nine of his 19 points in the second quarter and Phoenix's reserves built a big lead that helped the Suns take control of the game en route to a 92-75 win over the Pistons.

Three 76ers players score 20 to win at Suns
Jrue Holiday scored 25 points and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Phoenix Suns 123-110 Wednesday night. Evan Turner scored 23 points off the bench and Andres Nocioni finished with 22 points and 12 rebounds

76ers spoil Carter's Suns debut, 123-110 (AP)

Jrue Holiday scored 25 points and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Phoenix Suns 123-110 Wednesday night. Evan Turner scored 23 points off the bench and Andres Nocioni finished with 22 points and 12 rebounds for the Sixers. Philadelphia was without Andre Iguodala, who missed his second straight game with tendinitis in his right Achilles' tendon.

Griffin has double-double as Clippers top Suns
Rookie Blake Griffin posted his 18th straight double-double with 28 points and 12 rebounds before fouling out with 2:52 remaining, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat Phoenix 108-103 on Sunday to end a streak of nine straight losses to the Suns.

Clippers end 9-game skid against Suns (AP)

Rookie Blake Griffin posted his 18th straight double-double with 28 points and 12 rebounds before fouling out with 2:52 remaining, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat Phoenix 108-103 on Sunday to end a streak of nine straight losses to the Suns. The victory was the Clippers' first against their Pacific Division rivals since Jan.

Griffin helps Clips finally beat Suns
Rookie Blake Griffin posted his 18th straight double-double with 28 points and 12 rebounds before fouling out with 2:52 remaining, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat Phoenix 108-103 on Sunday to end a streak of nine straight losses to the Suns.

Griffin helps Clippers finally beat Suns
Rookie Blake Griffin posted his 18th straight double-double with 28 points and 12 rebounds before fouling out with 2:52 remaining, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat Phoenix 108-103 on Sunday to end a streak of nine straight losses to the Suns.

Vince Carter of Phoenix Suns expected back within a week
Suns coach Alvin Gentry says injured guard Vince Carter could be back on the court "within a week."

LeBron, Heat warm up for Lakers, blister Suns
LeBron James scored 36 points and the Miami Heat beat the Phoenix Suns 95-83 on Thursday night.

James and Bosh propel Heat by Suns 95-83 (AP)

LeBron James scored 36 points, Chris Bosh had a double-double and the Miami Heat beat the Phoenix Suns 95-83 on Thursday night to set up a Christmas Day showdown with the Los Angeles Lakers. Miami played without star guard Dwyane Wade (knee), but didn't need him the way James and Bosh slashed through Phoenix's defense.

LeBron carries Heat past Suns on road
LeBron James scored 36 points, Chris Bosh had a double-double and the Miami Heat beat the Phoenix Suns 95-83 on Thursday night to set up a Christmas Day showdown with the Los Angeles Lakers.

James hints contraction may help NBA (AP)
LeBron James thinks the NBA is watered down and hinted that contraction might not be a bad idea. Speaking to reporters before Wednesday night's game against the Phoenix Suns, James defended his decision to join Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami by saying the league was more popular in the 1980s because there were more teams with multiple star players.

Wade, Carter sit out Heat-Suns game (AP)
The Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns are without two of their biggest stars. Heat guard Dwyane Wade was sidelined Wednesday night because of a sore left knee and Vince Carter, one of Phoenix's three new players, was out with the same problem. Wade was injured in Monday's loss to Dallas when he banged knees with Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd.

Wade, Carter sitting out Heat-Suns game
The Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns are without two of their biggest stars.

Dwyane Wade of Miami Heat has sore knee; questionable vs. Phoenix Suns
Dwyane Wade is questionable for the Miami Heat's game with the Phoenix Suns because of a sore left knee.

Suns release C Barron (AP)
The Phoenix Suns have released center Earl Barron after a brief stint with the team. Barron signed on Nov. 16 after starting center Robin Lopez went down with a sprained knee. The four-year veteran appeared in 12 games, including six starts, and averaged 3.0 points and 3.3 rebounds. Barron became expendable when Lopez returned last week and the Suns picked up Marcin Gortat as part of a six-player...

Duncan leads Spurs by Suns for 9th straight win
Tim Duncan had 20 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs won their ninth in a row, 118-110 over the Phoenix Suns, who played undermanned again Monday night following their blockbuster trade.

Spurs handle Suns for ninth straight win (AP)

Tim Duncan had 20 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs won their ninth in a row, 118-110 over the Phoenix Suns, who played undermanned again Monday night following their blockbuster trade. Gary Neal scored 22 off the bench for the Spurs, who improved the NBA's best record to 24-3 and are one victory from their second double-digit winning streak already this season.

Spurs get better of new-look Suns
Tim Duncan had 20 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs won their ninth in a row, 118-110 over the Phoenix Suns, who played undermanned again Monday night following their blockbuster trade.

Arenas to come off bench in Magic debut (AP)
Orlando coach Stan Van Gundy says Gilbert Arenas will play as a reserve in his first game with the Magic against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night. The high-scoring Arenas was acquired from Washington. Jason Richardson, Hedo Turkoglu and Earl Clark were acquired from Phoenix on Saturday. Van Gundy says Richardson and Turkoglu will start.

Nash returns from injury, leads Suns to victory
Grant Hill scored a season-high 30 points and had 11 rebounds, Steve Nash added 20 points and 10 assists and the short-handed Phoenix Suns snapped Oklahoma City's five-game winning streak by beating the Thunder 113-110 on Sunday night.

Hill, Nash double-doubles lift Suns (AP)

Grant Hill and the Phoenix Suns didn't wait for their reinforcements to arrive to try and get their season turned around. Hill turned back the clock to score a season-high 30 points, Steve Nash added 20 points and 10 assists and the short-handed Suns snapped Oklahoma City's five-game winning streak by beating the Thunder 113-110 on Sunday night.

Phoenix Suns get PG Steve Nash back but are still short-handed
The Phoenix Suns are short-handed for their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, with three players acquired in a trade with Orlando yet to join the team.

Short-handed Suns stun Thunder
Grant Hill scored a season-high 30 points and had 11 rebounds, Steve Nash added 20 points and 10 assists and the short-handed Phoenix Suns snapped Oklahoma City's five-game winning streak by beating the Thunder 113-110 on Sunday night.

Nash injured during Suns' loss at Dallas (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks coasted to an easy win, taking advantage of an early injury to Phoenix star Steve Nash. Nowitzki and Jason Terry scored 18 points apiece and the surging Mavericks rolled to a 106-91 victory Friday night over the Suns. "The game changed without Nash," Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said.

Magic shake up roster with major trades
A person familiar with the situation says the Orlando Magic have traded for the Washington Wizards' Gilbert Arenas and Hedo Turkoglu and Jason Richardson of the Phoenix Suns.

Report: Neck injury left Nash numb briefly
Phoenix Suns point guard Steve Nash had a big injury scare after collapsing on court in the first quarter against the Mavericks.

Magic get Arenas, Turkoglu, Richardson (AP)
The Orlando Magic acquired troubled guard Gilbert Arenas from the Washington Wizards and Hedo Turkoglu and Jason Richardson from the Phoenix Suns in a major roster shakeup Saturday. Orlando traded forward Rashard Lewis for Arenas, then sent Vince Carter, Mickael Pietrus and backup center Marcin Gortat to Phoenix.

Report: Magic agree to blockbuster deal
The Orlando Magic, in the midst of a 16-9 start to the season, have re-acquired forward Hedo Turkoglu and dispatched Vince Carter in a six-player trade with the Phoenix Suns, according to multiple Internet reports.

Dirk, Mavs overtake Suns after Nash gets hurt
Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Terry scored 18 points apiece and the surging Dallas Mavericks took advantage of an injury to Phoenix guard Steve Nash, beating the Suns 106-91 on Friday night.

Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash injures neck, won't return vs. Dallas Mavericks
Phoenix guard Steve Nash left Friday night's game against the Dallas Mavericks with what the Suns termed a "stinger."

Injured Nash leaves game vs. Mavericks (AP)
Phoenix guard Steve Nash has left Friday night's game against the Dallas Mavericks with what the Suns termed a "stinger." With 7:17 left in the first quarter, Nash and Mavericks center Tyson Chandler collided while going for a loose ball in the Phoenix backcourt. Nash's neck appeared to drive into Chandler's hip, and Nash was down for several minutes before limping to the...

Frye's seven 3-pointers help Suns beat Wolves
Channing Frye hit seven of Phoenix's 15 3-pointers, Steve Nash had 19 assists and the Suns outlasted the Minnesota Timberwolves 128-122 Wednesday night.

Robin Lopez returns to Phoenix Suns' lineup after missing 14 games
Phoenix Suns center Robin Lopez is back in the lineup after missing 14 games with a sprained left knee.

Suns C Lopez returns to starting lineup (AP)
Phoenix Suns center Robin Lopez is back in the lineup after missing 14 games with a sprained left knee. Lopez sprained two ligaments in his left knee Nov. 14 against the Lakers when teammate Jared Dudley fell and rolled into him. He was back in the starting lineup against Minnesota on Wednesday night. Lopez started the Suns' first nine games, but struggled while trying to recover from a back...

Memphis hands Clips another 1-point loss (AP)

Zach Randolph had 18 points and 13 rebounds, Marc Gasol added 17 points and the Memphis Grizzlies held on for a 84-83 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday after Baron Davis missed an 18-footer at the buzzer. Randolph was 9 for 20 from the field against his former team after posting season highs of 34 points and 17 rebounds Wednesday in an overtime win at Phoenix.

Blazers top Suns for fourth straight win (AP)

Marcus Camby had 16 points and 18 rebounds, Brandon Roy added 26 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Phoenix Suns 101-94 Friday night for their fourth straight win. The Blazers, one of the NBA's worst shooting teams, shot 64 percent in the first half and led by as many as 17 to win their third straight over Phoenix, the team that knocked them out of the playoffs last season.

Down 9 in 4th, Blazers rally past Suns (AP)

Wesley Matthews scored 24 points, Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge had 20 apiece and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied to beat Phoenix 106-99 on Tuesday night, snapping the Suns' three-game winning streak. The Suns led by as many as nine points early in the fourth quarter but the Blazers, known for late-game meltdowns of late, tied it at 89 on Nicolas Batum's layup and went in front on...

Randolph drops 34 on Suns to lift Grizzlies in OT
Zach Randolph scored a season-high 34 points, Rudy Gay had 22 and the Memphis Grizzlies rallied to beat the Phoenix Suns 104-98 in overtime Wednesday night.

Randolph rallies Grizzlies by Suns in OT (AP)

Zach Randolph scored a season-high 34 points, Rudy Gay had 22 and the Memphis Grizzlies rallied to beat the Phoenix Suns 104-98 in overtime Wednesday night. Mike Conley had 11 points and a career-high 14 assists for the Grizzlies, who picked up their first road win since Nov. 6 at Sacramento. They had dropped their previous six away from home.

Wizards' Blatche inactive at Lakers (AP)
Andray Blatche is inactive for the Washington Wizards' game against the Los Angeles Lakers with a bruised hip. Coach Flip Saunders confirmed his second-leading scorer won't play Tuesday night. Blatche is averaging career bests of 17.1 points and 7.8 rebounds for the Wizards. He was hurt in Sunday's loss at Phoenix while scoring 26 points, and the resulting cramps and swelling kept him...

Nash doles out 17 assists as Suns sink Wizards
Steve Nash was 8 of 8 from the field, made all four of his foul shots, scored 20 points and had a season-high 17 assists to help the Phoenix Suns beat Washington 125-108 on Sunday night, keeping the Wizards winless on the road this season.

Nash doesn't miss as Suns beat Wizards (AP)

Steve Nash was 8 of 8 from the field, made all four of his foul shots, scored 20 points and had a season-high 17 assists to help the Phoenix Suns beat Washington 125-108 on Sunday night, keeping the Wizards winless on the road this season. Hakim Warrick had a season-high 26 points to help the Suns win for the fourth this season after trailing by 10 or more points.

Nash enjoys perfect night as Suns roll
Steve Nash was 8 of 8 from the field, made all four of his foul shots, scored 20 points and had a season-high 17 assists to help the Phoenix Suns beat Washington 125-108 on Sunday night, keeping the Wizards winless on the road this season.

Richardson, Hill lead Suns by Warriors (AP)

Jason Richardson scored 25 points against his former team and Grant Hill added 24 to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 107-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. Steve Nash added 13 points and matched his season high with 16 assists as the Suns beat Golden State for the ninth time in 11 meetings.

Suns top Warriors behind Richardson's 25 points
Jason Richardson scored 25 points against his former team and Grant Hill added 24 in leading the Phoenix Suns to a 107-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night.

Frye's 21 points lift Suns past worn-down Pacers
Channing Frye scored a season-high 29 points, Jason Richardson added 21 and the Phoenix Suns rallied to beat the road-weary Indiana Pacers 105-97 on Friday night.

Carmelo-less Nuggets outduel Suns in scorefest
J.R. Smith scored a season-high 30 points and the Denver Nuggets overcame the absence of Carmelo Anthony to hold off the Phoenix Suns 138-133 Sunday night in the highest-scoring game of the season.

Nuggets win 138-133 despite ailing 'Melo (AP)

J.R. Smith scored a season-high 30 points and the Denver Nuggets overcame the absence of Carmelo Anthony to hold off the Phoenix Suns 138-133 Sunday night in the highest-scoring game of the season. Chauncey Billups returned to the lineup after missing three games with a sprained right wrist and scored 25 points and eight assists for the Nuggets.

Smith steps up for 'Melo-less Nuggets
J.R. Smith scored a season-high 30 points and the Denver Nuggets overcame the absence of Carmelo Anthony to hold off the Phoenix Suns 138-133 Sunday night in the highest-scoring game of the season.

Richardson, Suns jump Clippers, coast to win
Jason Richardson scored 29 points, reserve Hakim Warrick had a season-high 25 and the Phoenix Suns kept the Los Angeles Clippers winless on the road with a 116-108 victory on Friday night.

Suns keep Clippers winless on road (AP)

Jason Richardson scored 29 points, reserve Hakim Warrick had a season-high 25 and the Phoenix Suns kept the Los Angeles Clippers winless on the road with a 116-108 victory on Friday night. The victory was the Suns' ninth in a row over the Clippers and extended their home winning streak against Los Angeles to seven.

Bulls' Rose, Nuggets' Billups sit out (AP)
Derrick Rose was scratched from the Chicago Bulls' lineup against Denver on Friday because of a stiff neck. Rose, who scored 35 points in Wednesday's double-overtime victory at Phoenix, woke up Friday with neck pain. He may have slept on his neck wrong, a team spokesman said. C.J. Watson was slated to start in the place of Rose, who ranks third in the NBA in scoring (26.3 points per game) and...

Rose, Bulls storm back, beat Suns in double OT
Derrick Rose scored 35 points and hit numerous big shots, helping the road-weary Chicago Bulls rally from a 23-point, second-quarter deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns 123-115 in double-overtime Wednesday night.

Rose has 35 and 12 as Bulls win in 2 OT (AP)

Derrick Rose scored 35 points and hit numerous big shots, helping the road-weary Chicago Bulls rally from a 23-point, second-quarter deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns 123-115 in double-overtime Wednesday night. The game was tied at 101 after regulation following Rose's two free throws with 14 seconds remaining.

Bulls F Gibson won't play against Suns (AP)
Chicago forward Taj Gibson was sidelined Wednesday night for the Bulls' game against the Phoenix Suns with a right ankle injury. A Bulls spokesman said Gibson was injured Monday during a practice. However, he did play in Tuesday night's 98-91 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers and had 16 points, 12 rebounds, two blocked shots and two steals.

Suns rip Rockets, welcome Nash back to lineup
Steve Nash had 24 points and nine assists to help the Phoenix Suns snap a three-game losing streak with a 123-116 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday night.

Nash returns, helps Suns end 3-game skid (AP)

Steve Nash had 24 points and nine assists to help the Phoenix Suns snap a three-game losing streak with a 123-116 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday night. Nash played 37 minutes, showing no lingering effects from the groin injury that sidelined him for the Suns' previous two games. Jason Richardson scored 26 points and Grant Hill added 17 points, seven rebounds and seven assists for the...

Steve Nash of Phoenix Suns to remain sidelined with groin injury
Suns point guard Steve Nash will miss his second straight game against Charlotte with a strained groin.

Nash ruled out with injured groin
Phoenix Suns point guard Steve Nash will miss his second straight game against Charlotte with a strained groin.

S. Jackson nets Bobcats' 1st triple-double in win
Stephen Jackson had 24 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for the first triple-double in franchise history for the Charlotte Bobcats, who took advantage of Steve Nash's absence to beat the listless Phoenix Suns 123-105 on Saturday night.

Jackson has Bobcats' first triple-double (AP)

Stephen Jackson had 24 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for the first triple-double in franchise history for the Charlotte Bobcats, who took advantage of Steve Nash's absence to beat the listless Phoenix Suns 123-105 on Saturday night. It was the second career triple-double for Jackson, whose first also came against the Suns when he was with Golden State in the 2008-09 season.

Howard, Magic spank Suns with Nash out
Jameer Nelson had 15 points and a season-high 12 assists, and the Orlando Magic easily handled a Phoenix Suns team playing without Steve Nash in a 105-89 win on Thursday night.

Magic roll past Nash-less Suns 105-89 (AP)

Jameer Nelson had 15 points and a season-high 12 assists, and the Orlando Magic easily handled a Phoenix Suns team playing without Steve Nash in a 105-89 win on Thursday night. Dwight Howard added 20 points and 12 rebounds, and every starter scored in double digits for the Magic, who built a 32-point lead and blew past the Suns from the opening tip.

Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash sits out vs. Orlando Magic with sore groin
Suns point guard Steve Nash is taking a night off to rest his sore groin.

Suns' Nash out vs. Magic with sore groin (AP)

Phoenix Suns point guard Steve Nash is taking a night off to rest his sore groin. Suns coach Alvin Gentry said Nash would sit out against the Magic on Thursday as a precaution. He said Nash probably could have played but there's no reason to push the injury this early in the season. Goran Dragic started in Nash's place.

Suns' Nash out vs. Magic with sore groin
Phoenix Suns point guard Steve Nash is taking a night off to rest his sore groin.

Bosh's 35 help Heat beat Suns 123-96 (AP)

All Chris Bosh needed to get his scoring touch back was a matchup with the Phoenix Suns. And it didn't even take a full night's work. Bosh scored a season-high 35 points before sitting out the fourth quarter, LeBron James finished with 20 points and the Miami Heat ran away from the Suns 123-96 on Wednesday.

Bosh's 35 lifts Heat past streaking Suns
All Chris Bosh needed to get his scoring touch back was a matchup with the Phoenix Suns.

Karl's future plans dependent on health (AP)

Everybody seems to be talking about where Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony will end up next season. What about coach George Karl? He's in the last year of his contract and is working with a new front office. More importantly, he's still recovering from throat and neck cancer that sidelined him at the end of last season.

Suns bracing for imposing road trip
The streaking Phoenix Suns are bracing for an imposing road trip.

Phoenix Suns sign Earl Barron to replace injured Robin Lopez
The Phoenix Suns have signed center Earl Barron to fill the void created by Robin Lopez's knee injury.

Suns shake off early deficit to light up Nuggets
Hakim Warrick scored 21 points to lead a balanced attack, helping the Phoenix Suns overcome a 15-point, first-half deficit to beat the Denver Nuggets for the 12th straight time at home, 100-94 Monday night.

Suns rally, extend Nuggets' desert woes (AP)

Hakim Warrick scored 21 points to lead a balanced attack, helping the Phoenix Suns overcome a 15-point, first-half deficit to beat the Denver Nuggets for the 12th straight time at home, 100-94 Monday night. The Suns had a rough night from 3-point range, making just 4 of 20 after nearly breaking the NBA record with 22 in a win over the Lakers the day before.

Robin Lopez of Phoenix Suns out with sprained knee ligaments
Phoenix Suns center Robin Lopez is expected to miss several weeks with moderate sprains of two ligaments in his left knee.

Suns C Lopez likely out several weeks (AP)
Phoenix Suns center Robin Lopez is expected to miss several weeks with moderate sprains of two ligaments in his left knee. Lopez sprained his knee in the second quarter of Phoenix's win over the Los Angeles Lakers Sunday night when teammate Jared Dudley fell into him while driving to the basket. An MRI revealed sprained medial collateral and posterior cruciate ligaments.

Suns' Lopez sidelined with knee sprains
Phoenix Suns center Robin Lopez is expected to miss several weeks with moderate sprains of two ligaments in his left knee.

Suns make 22 3-pointers, hold off Lakers (AP)

Jason Richardson scored 34 points and the Phoenix Suns hit the second-most 3-pointers in NBA history to hold off the Los Angeles Lakers 121-116 on Sunday night. The two-time defending league champions lost their second in a row and first at home this season. Steve Nash added 21 points and 13 assists, Channing Frye had 20 points, and Hedo Turkoglu had 17 points for the Suns, who beat the Lakers at...

Suns use 3-pt barrage to top Lakers
Jason Richardson scored 34 points and the Phoenix Suns hit the second-most 3-pointers in NBA history to hold off the Los Angeles Lakers 121-116 on Sunday night.

Steve Nash of Phoenix Suns announces divorce day after son born
Suns point guard Steve Nash has announced that he and his wife, Alejandra, are in the process of a divorce.

Day after son born, Nash to divorce (AP)

Suns point guard Steve Nash has announced that he and his wife, Alejandra, are in the process of a divorce. The Phoenix star and two-time NBA most valuable player revealed the situation in a statement on Saturday, one day after the birth of the couple's son, Matteo. He said in the statement to Life & Style Magazine that he and his wife have lived separately for several months but remain firmly...

New dad Nash helps Suns beat Kings again (AP)

Steve Nash had 28 points, 14 assists and even seven rebounds on the day of the birth of his son, and the Suns beat the Sacramento Kings in Phoenix for the 10th straight time, 103-89 on Friday night. The 36-year-old two-time league MVP, whose wife Alejandra gave birth to Matteo Joel Nash early Friday, made 11 of his first 12 shots and finished 13 for 18 to lead Phoenix to its third win in four...

Nash scores 28, has 14 assists as Suns cruise
Steve Nash had 28 points, 14 assists and even seven rebounds on the day of the birth of his son, and the Suns beat the Sacramento Kings in Phoenix for the 10th straight time, 103-89 on Friday night.

Randolph's 23 points, 20 rebounds lead Grizzlies
Zach Randolph had 23 points and 20 rebounds while Rudy Gay added 22 points to help the Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Phoenix Suns 109-99 on Monday night.

Randolph's 23 and 20 get Memphis by Suns (AP)

Zach Randolph had 23 points and 20 rebounds while Rudy Gay added 22 points to help the Memphis Grizzlies defeat the Phoenix Suns 109-99 on Monday night. Randolph was 9 of 16 from the field and led six Grizzlies in double figures. The points and rebounds were season highs for the Memphis forward, and the fifth 20-20 game in his career.

Richardson, Suns hand Hawks first loss of year
Jason Richardson scored 21 points, Steve Nash added 19 and the Phoenix Suns held off Atlanta's second-half comeback to beat the Hawks 118-114 on Sunday.

Suns deal Hawks first loss 118-114 (AP)

Jason Richardson scored 21 points, Steve Nash added 19 and the Phoenix Suns held off Atlanta's second-half comeback to beat the Hawks 118-114 on Sunday. The Hawks suffered their first loss after a 6-0 start. There were four ties in the fourth quarter but the Hawks, who trailed by 18 in the third period, could not take the lead.

Suns hand Hawks first loss of season
Jason Richardson scored 21 points, Steve Nash added 19 and the Phoenix Suns held off Atlanta's second-half comeback to beat the Hawks 118-114 on Sunday.

Richardson, Suns rally past Grizzlies in OT
Jason Richardson scored five of his 38 points in an amazing final 1.1 seconds of regulation and the Phoenix Suns went on to a head-shaking 123-118 double-overtime victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night.

Suns outlast Grizzlies in 2OT thriller (AP)

Jason Richardson credits "the basketball gods." That's as good a way as any to explain the final 1.1 seconds of regulation in Phoenix's 123-118 double-overtime victory over Memphis on Friday night. Richardson scored five of his 38 points in that tiny span and, thanks to a made free throw that Rudy Gay intended to miss, the Suns forced overtime and stole what seemed a certain...

Jefferson's late 3s carry Spurs by Suns (AP)

Richard Jefferson hit four fourth-quarter 3-pointers, including the go-ahead basket with 1:38 remaining, and the San Antonio Spurs edged the Phoenix Suns 112-110 Wednesday night. Jefferson finished with 28 points, Tim Duncan had 25 and Manu Ginobili added 18 for the Spurs, who won in Phoenix for the first time since Jan.

Suns give F Dudley extension (AP)
The Phoenix Suns have extended the contract of forward Chris Dudley, the team's hustling defender and sharpshooter off the bench the past two seasons. Terms and length of the deal were not immediately available Monday night. In announcing the agreement, new Suns president of basketball operations Lon Babby called Dudley "a valued member of what makes this franchise special." Dudley...

Phoenix Suns extend hustling sharpshooter Jared Dudley's deal
The Phoenix Suns have extended the contract of forward Jared Dudley, the team's hustling defender and sharpshooter off the bench the past two seasons.

Odom's double-double powers Lakers by Suns
Lamar Odom had 18 points and 17 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers beat Phoenix 114-106 on Friday night in the Suns' home opener and a rematch of last season's Western Conference finalists.

Odom's 18 and 17 carry Lakers over Suns (AP)

Lamar Odom had 18 points and 17 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers beat Phoenix 114-106 on Friday night in the Suns' home opener and a rematch of last season's Western Conference finalists. Kobe Bryant scored 25 points and Pau Gasol had 21 in the Lakers' eighth victory over Phoenix in their last 10 meetings.

Lakers nip Suns in rematch of West finals
Lamar Odom had 18 points and 17 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers beat Phoenix 114-106 on Friday night in the Suns' home opener and a rematch of last season's Western Conference finalists.

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.

Jazz can't find basket in loss to Nash-led Suns
Hakim Warrick and Steve Nash scored 18 points apiece to help the Phoenix Suns beat the Utah Jazz 110-94 on Thursday night.

Los Angeles Lakers' guard Sasha Vujacic seeing decline in minutes
The Lakers play the Suns in Phoenix on Friday and there's a chance that some key players from the 2010 Western Conference Finals series won't see playing time.

Batum's 3 late 3s help Blazers beat Suns (AP)

Nicolas Batum scored 19 points, making three 3-pointers down the stretch, and had 11 rebounds to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 106-92 season-opening victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. Brandon Roy scored 24 points for the Blazers, who fell to the Suns in the first round of the playoffs last season.

Nuggets get 49 in 2nd, rout Suns 144-106 (AP)

Ty Lawson scored 22 of his 29 points during Denver's 49-point second quarter, and the depleted Nuggets overwhelmed the Phoenix Suns 144-106 on Friday night in the preseason finale for both teams. Denver, which also played Thursday night, rested starters Carmelo Anthony, Chauncey Billups and Nene -- and was without three other injured players, dressing only the minimum of eight.

Roy scores 23 as Blazers beat Nuggets (AP)

Brandon Roy scored 23 points and LaMarcus Aldridge had 16 in the Portland Trail Blazers' 90-83 exhibition victory over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night. Portland outrebounded Denver 47-35 to help the Blazers finish the preseason 3-4. Denver (4-3) has one preseason game remaining, Friday night in Phoenix.

Phoenix Suns forward Josh Childress breaks right index finger
Phoenix Suns forward Josh Childress broke his right index finger in Tuesday night's exhibition victory over the Golden State Warriors.

Suns F Childress breaks finger (AP)
Phoenix Suns forward Josh Childress broke his right index finger in Tuesday night's exhibition victory over the Golden State Warriors. The Suns say Childress will have no basketball activity for a week, then will be re-evaluated. He was injured when he was fouled on a drive to the basket with 7:54 left in the game.

Raptors drop Suns to 1-5 in preseason (AP)

This preseason has been an exercise in getting to know each other for the retooled Phoenix Suns. And with just over a week left in the exhibition schedule, they're still getting comfortable with each other. Linas Kleiza scored 23 points, Jarrett Jack and Amir Johnson had 17 apiece and the Toronto Raptors beat the Suns 121-100 in a preseason game Sunday.

Jazz make 19 straight FTs, hold off Suns (AP)

Al Jefferson scored 16 points and the Utah Jazz made 21 of 24 free throws in the second half, including 19 in a row, to withstand a Phoenix comeback and beat the Suns 105-100 Tuesday night for their third consecutive preseason victory. Trailing by eight points entering the final period, the Suns took an 84-83 lead midway through the quarter on a jump shot by Earl Clark.

Carlisle back on bench after collapse (AP)
Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle was back on the bench for Monday night's preseason game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, three days after collapsing at a team practice. Carlisle was hospitalized following a fainting spell during Friday's team workout and missed Saturday night's outdoor game against Phoenix in California.

Phoenix Suns waive veteran guard Chucky Atkins
The Phoenix Suns lowered their preseason roster to 16 players Monday by waiving guard Chucky Atkins.

Suns waive veteran G Atkins (AP)
The Phoenix Suns lowered their preseason roster to 16 players Monday by waiving guard Chucky Atkins. Atkins, an 11-year NBA veteran, signed with Phoenix on Sept. 27 after playing last season with the Detroit Pistons. He played in three preseason games for the Suns and averaged one point and 1.7 assists.

Suns hold off Mavericks in outdoor game (AP)

Grant Hill scored 16 points and the Phoenix Suns held off a furious fourth-quarter rally to beat the Dallas Mavericks 98-90 on Saturday night in the third edition of the NBA's outdoor exhibition game at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. On a warm night with game-time temperatures near 90 degrees on the floor of the tennis facility, the Suns broke it open with a 36-point third quarter for an...

Raptors roll by Suns 129-78 in Vancouver (AP)
Forward Linas Kleiza led all scorers with 20 points and the Toronto Raptors handled the Phoenix Suns 129-78 in an exhibition game on Wednesday night. Kleiza added five rebounds and two steals. DeMar DeRozan scored 16 points, while Joey Dorsey added 13 points and a team-high 10 rebounds. It was the first game of the exhibition for the Raptors, who wrapped up their six-day training camp in Vancouver...

Cousins has 16 and 16 in Kings debut (AP)
Tyreke Evans scored 26 points to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 109-95 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night in the teams' first preseason opener. DeMarcus Cousins, the fifth overall pick in the draft after playing just one season at Kentucky, enjoyed a productive NBA debut, getting 16 points and 16 rebounds for Sacramento, which pulled away in the fourth quarter.

Kings rookie Cousins gets double-double in win
Tyreke Evans scored 26 points to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 109-95 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night in the teams' first preseason opener.

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.

Suns extend Gentry's deal through 2013
The Phoenix Suns have extended coach Alvin Gentry's contract through the 2012-13 season.

Phoenix Suns extend Alvin Gentry's contract through 2012-13 season
The Phoenix Suns have extended coach Alvin Gentry's contract through the 2012-13 season.

Cavaliers add ex-Suns executive Griffin (AP)
A person familiar with the hiring says the Cleveland Cavaliers have added former Phoenix executive David Griffin as their vice president of basketball operations. Griffin, who resigned as the Suns' senior vice president of basketball operations when general manager Steve Kerr left in June, will assist Cleveland GM Chris Grant, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the...

Turkoglu has 20 as Turkey ousts France (AP)
Turkey used a 21-4 run spanning the second and third quarters on Sunday to eliminate France from the basketball world championship with a 95-77 win. Phoenix Suns forward Hedo Turkoglu scored 20 points and Sinan Guler added 17 for Turkey, which played its first tournament game in the new Sinan Erdem Dome.

Dragic, Slovenia in elimination stage (AP)
Goran Dragic of the Phoenix Suns scored 18 points, and Slovenia surged into the elimation stage of the world championship with a 65-60 victory over Iran on Thursday. The Slovenians (4-1) won their last three games after losing to the United States to take the No. 2 seed from Group B. They will face Australia, the No.

Turkoglu helps Turkey remain perfect (AP)
Host Turkey maintained its perfect record at the basketball world championship by narrowly beating Puerto Rico 79-77 Wednesday, despite trailing its rival in the first three quarters. Hidayet Turkoglu of Phoenix Suns led Turkey (4-0) with 16 points and Ersan Ilyasova of the Milwaukee Bucks had double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds as the host team pulled away in the last quarter.

Turkoglu pushes host Turkey past Russia (AP)
Hedo Turkoglu, acquired recently by the Phoenix Suns, scored 14 points to lead Turkey to a 65-56 victory over Russia on Sunday at the basketball world championship. Ersan Ilyasova and Omer Asik added 10 points each for Turkey (2-0), the host country for the 24-team tournament. Turkey led 33-22 at halftime after holding Russia to seven points in the second quarter.

Dragic lifts Slovenia to win at worlds (AP)
Goran Dragic of the Phoenix Suns had 16 points and eight assists, leading Slovenia to an 80-56 victory over Tunisia on Saturday in its opening game of the world championships. Gasper Vidmar added 15 points on 6-of-7 shooting and Bostjan Nachbar finished with 14 points for Slovenia (1-0), which faces Group B favorite the United States on Sunday.

Sources: Former Phoenix Suns assistant GM David Griffin turns down Denver Nuggets' GM job
Former Suns assistant general manager David Griffin turned down the Nuggets' offer to be their next general manager, according to sources, and the team is expected to pursue Masai Ujiri, director of global scouting for the Raptors.

Suns GM Lance Blanks takes charge, cites experience
Lance Blanks is back from Africa and on the job as new general manager of the Phoenix Suns, saying he will try to employ what he learned in a decade of front office jobs with the San Antonio Spurs and Cleveland Cavaliers.

Back from Africa, Blanks takes over Suns (AP)
Lance Blanks is back from Africa and on the job as new general manager of the Phoenix Suns, saying he will try to employ what he learned in a decade of front office jobs with the San Antonio Spurs and Cleveland Cavaliers. Blanks was in Senegal as part of the Basketball Without Borders organization when Suns president Lon Babby chose him to oversee the team's player personnel operation.

Suns hire Blanks as GM to replace Kerr
The Phoenix Suns have hired Lance Blanks as their general manager.

Phoenix Suns hire Lance Blanks as new general manager
Lance Blanks was named the new general manager of the Phoenix Suns on Thursday.

Suns sign 2nd-round pick Lawal (AP)
The Phoenix Suns have signed second-round draft pick Gani Lawal (GONN-ee luh-WALL). The 6-foot-9 forward currently is playing for the Suns' entry in the Las Vegas Summer League. Lawal was selected with the 46th pick in the June draft after starring at Georgia Tech. Phoenix announced the deal on Monday.

More Phoenix Suns GM candidates emerge, sources say
At least two new candidates have emerged in the Phoenix Suns' search for a general manager to work under new head of basketball operations Lon Babby, according to sources close to the process.

Hedo Turkoglu is key cog in Phoenix Suns' rebuilding project
The Phoenix Suns had been eyeing Hedo Turkoglu for years. He was big, athletic, could score, liked to pass and was good at it -- a perfect fit for the style of basketball they played in the desert.

Sources: New Orleans Hornets win fight to make Dell Demps GM
The New Orleans Hornets have fought off the Phoenix Suns to land San Antonio's Dell Demps as their next general manager.

Phoenix Suns hire agent Lon Babby as president of basketball operations
Prominent sports agent Lon Babby is taking a pay cut, probably a significant one, to become president of basketball operations for the Phoenix Suns, a job he called "the opportunity of a lifetime."

Suns hire agent Babby to replace Kerr
The Phoenix Suns have hired agent Lon Babby to head the team's basketball operations, a person with knowledge of the situation said Monday.

Lon Babby expected to move into Phoenix Suns front office
The Phoenix Suns have scheduled a "major announcement" on Tuesday amid widespread speculation that agent Lon Babby will be named the team's president for basketball operations.

Babby expected to join Suns front office (AP)
The Phoenix Suns have scheduled a "major announcement" on Tuesday amid widespread speculation that agent Lon Babby will be named the team's president for basketball operations. Babby represents the Suns' newly acquired Hedo Turkoglu and is the former agent of Phoenix's other recent addition, Josh Childress.

Toronto Raptors to play Steve Nash, Phoenix Suns in Vancouver exhibition
The Toronto Raptors will face Steve Nash and Phoenix in an exhibition game at Rogers Arena, and also plan to hold part of their training camp in Vancouver.

Raptors-Suns in Vancouver exhibition (AP)
The Toronto Raptors will face Steve Nash and Phoenix in an exhibition game at Rogers Arena, and also plan to hold part of their training camp in Vancouver. The game against the Suns will be Oct. 6, the Raptors announced Monday. Nash, the two-time NBA MVP, grew up in nearby Victoria and played here last preseason, when Phoenix and Portland sold out an exhibition game.

Turkoglu undergoes gall bladder surgery
Phoenix Suns forward Hedo Turkoglu had gall bladder surgery last week in Turkey, where he was practicing for the World Championships in August.

Hedo Turkoglu of Phoenix Suns has gall bladder surgery in Turkey
Suns forward Hedo Turkoglu underwent minor gall bladder surgery in his native Turkey last week, the Arizona Republic reported on its website.

Team USA adds Rondo, Chandler, Lopez
Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo, Dallas center Tyson Chandler and Phoenix center Robin Lopez were added to the new-look national team roster on Thursday and will take part in training camp next week in Las Vegas.

Rondo, 2 others added to US roster (AP)
Rajon Rondo could play for the United States after all. The Boston Celtics point guard was among three players added to the new-look national team roster on Thursday and will take part in training camp next week in Las Vegas. Newly acquired Dallas center Tyson Chandler and Phoenix center Robin Lopez also were selected and will be among the 21 players who will compete for a chance to play for the...

Suns get Childress, Turkoglu in 2 deals (AP)
Tense negotiations with the Atlanta Hawks sent Josh Childress to Greece two years ago and kept him there last season. The lanky swingman was all set to play a third season for Olympiakos when he received a call from his agent: We have a deal with the Phoenix Suns. Back to the NBA, on the West Coast no less?

Suns acquire swingman Childress
Swingman Josh Childress has been acquired by the Phoenix Suns in a sign-and-trade deal with the Atlanta Hawks.

Phoenix Suns complete deal to get Toronto Raptors' Hedo Turkoglu
The Phoenix Suns have acquired forward Hedo Turkoglu in a trade that sends guard Leandro Barbosa and forward Dwayne Jones to Toronto.

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.

Josh Childress traded to Phoenix Suns from Atlanta Hawks in sign-and-trade
Swingman Josh Childress has been acquired by the Phoenix Suns in a sign-and-trade deal with the Atlanta Hawks.

Suns acquire Childress from Hawks (AP)
Swingman Josh Childress has been acquired by the Phoenix Suns in a sign-and-trade deal with the Atlanta Hawks. Atlanta will get the Suns' 2012 second-round draft pick as part of the deal. Childress has played the past two seasons in Greece. The 27-year-old previously spent four years with the Hawks.

Suns complete deal to get Turkoglu
The Phoenix Suns have acquired forward Hedo Turkoglu in a trade that sends guard Leandro Barbosa and forward Dwayne Jones to Toronto.

Sources: Charlotte Bobcats pull out of Phoenix Suns-Toronto Raptors trade
The proposed three-way trade between the Raptors, Suns and Bobcats is a two-team trade again, as the Bobcats have pulled out of the deal, according to NBA front-office sources.

Chandler says he's headed to Raptors
Charlotte Bobcats center Tyson Chandler said Monday night he's been told he's being traded to the Raptors amid a report Toronto is also poised to send Hedo Turkoglu to the Phoenix Suns.

Bobcats' Chandler: I'm headed to Raptors (AP)
Charlotte Bobcats center Tyson Chandler says he's been told he's being traded to the Raptors amid a report Toronto is also poised to send Hedo Turkoglu to Phoenix. Chandler wrote in an e-mail to The Associated Press on Monday night that his agent, Jeff Schwartz, informed him that he's being traded.

Source: Phoenix Suns to offer deal to former Atlanta Hawk Josh Childress
The Phoenix Suns will make an offer to restricted free agent Josh Childress, a league source said, providing the former Hawks swingman an avenue back to the NBA after spending the last two seasons in Greece.

Sources: Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver considering agent Lon Babby as head of front office
Highly respected player agent Lon Babby has emerged as an unexpected candidate to head the Phoenix Suns' restructured front-office, according to sources with knowledge of the Suns' plans.

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.

Frye agrees to 5-year deal with Suns
The Phoenix Suns have locked up one of their top offseason priorities, signing center Channing Frye to a five-year deal.

2010 NBA free agents: Phoenix Suns sign center Channing Frye, forward Hakim Warrick
The Phoenix Suns have locked up one of their top offseason priorities, signing center Channing Frye to a five-year deal.

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.

Phoenix Suns add Hakim Warrick with 4-year, $18 million deal, sources say
Hakim Warrick, who averaged 9.6 points and 4.1 rebounds per game last season with two teams, has agreed to a four-year, $18 million deal with the Phoenix Suns.

2010 NBA free agents: Source says Phoenix Suns, Channing Frye agree on 5-year, $30 million contract
The Phoenix Suns are serious have retained sweet-shooting big man Channing Frye.

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.

Villanova's Scottie Reynolds to join Phoenix Suns' summer league
Undrafted first-team All-American Scottie Reynolds will play for the Phoenix Suns' entry in the Las Vegas Summer League.

Free agency set to open on Thursday (AP)
The date has been circled on calendars around the NBA for years. July 1, 2010: The day LeBron James becomes a free agent. The day the league might begin to change forever. "I think the landscape could really shift," former Phoenix general manager Steve Kerr said. Shopping season starts at 12:01 a.m.

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.

Reynolds to play for Suns summer league - Scottie Reynolds (G) Phoenix Suns
Undrafted Villanova PG Scottie Reynolds will play for the Suns' summer league team.

Former Phoenix Suns GM Steve Kerr returning to TNT
Former Phoenix Suns general manager Steve Kerr agreed to rejoin TNT as a game analyst Monday and will begin work starting with the 2010-11 season.

Former Suns GM Kerr returning to TNT (AP)
Steve Kerr is headed back to the TV table, and he plans to stay there for a while. The former Phoenix Suns general manager agreed to rejoin TNT as a game analyst Monday and will begin work starting with the 2010-11 season. Kerr spent four seasons calling games for TNT before taking the Phoenix job in 2007.

Former Suns GM Steve Kerr returning to TNT
Former Phoenix Suns general manager Steve Kerr agreed to rejoin TNT as a game analyst and will begin work starting with the 2010-11 season.

Lindsey's name prominent as Suns begin GM search
Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver said he has begun the interview process for a new general manager.

Phoenix Suns begin interview process to land next GM
Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver says he has begun the interview process for a new general manager.

Suns begin interview process for new GM (AP)
Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver says he has begun the interview process for a new general manager. Sarver would not comment on reports that he interviewed San Antonio Spurs assistant general manager Dennis Lindsey on Monday, saying he did not want to get into those kinds of specifics. The Spurs have confirmed that the Suns received permission to speak with the highly regarded Lindsey, who was a...

Phoenix Suns exercise Alvin Gentry's option, sign 3 assistants
The Phoenix Suns have exercised the option year of coach Alvin Gentry for the 2011-12 season.

Dwayne Collins is Mr. Irrelevant - Dwayne Collins (F) Phoenix Suns
Suns selected Miami PF Dwayne Collins with the No. 60 pick in the NBA draft.

Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash returns home to uncertainty
Steve Nash has returned from the World Cup to a Suns team seeking a new general manager.

Sources: Phoenix Suns granted permission to talk to San Antonio Spurs assistant GM Dennis Lindsey
The Phoenix Suns have been granted permission to talk to San Antonio Spurs assistant general manager Dennis Lindsey about being their next GM on the condition they wait until after Thursday's draft, league sources said Tuesday.

Kerr says he won't return as Suns GM (AP)
Steve Kerr won't return as general manager of the Phoenix Suns, despite building a team that made a surprising run to the NBA's Western Conference finals. Kerr told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the decision was solely his and not the result of any disagreements with owner Robert Sarver.

Kerr won't return as Suns GM
Steve Kerr will not return after three years as the Phoenix Suns' president of basketball operations and general manager, according to a report by The Arizona Republic on Tuesday.

Report: Steve Kerr out as Phoenix Suns' general manager
Steve Kerr is out as the Phoenix Suns' president of basketball operations and general manager, according to a report in The Arizona Republic.

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.

Phoenix Suns' Grant Hill exercises option to return next season
The Phoenix Suns say veteran forward Grant Hill has exercised the one-year player option on his contract and will return to the team next season.

Grant Hill will return to Suns
The Phoenix Suns say veteran forward Grant Hill has exercised the one-year player option on his contract and will return to the team next season.

Hill exercises option to stay with Suns (AP)
The Phoenix Suns say veteran forward Grant Hill has exercised the one-year player option on his contract and will return to the team next season. The 16-year veteran and seven-time All-Star averaged 11.3 points and 5.5 rebounds last season. That was his highest rebounding average since 2002-03 and his most total rebounds (445) in a season since 1999-00.

Suns PG Nash to report on World Cup (AP)
Phoenix Suns star Steve Nash will travel to South Africa to report on the World Cup for CBSSports.com. Nash's team was eliminated by the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday in the Western Conference finals. He'll file eight videos and have additional reports and photos posted to CBSSports.com's social media platforms under a deal with Meathawk, his production company.

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 status looms over Suns (AP)
The Phoenix Suns were a reassuring testament that team chemistry means something, even in the me-first world of the NBA. That they came within two victories of the NBA finals surprised just about everyone. If not for an unstoppable two-minute stretch by Kobe Bryant, the Suns might well have forced a deciding Game 7 in the Western Conference finals.

Bryant, Lakers send off Suns to set up rematch
Kobe Bryant wrapped up a magnificent series with 37 points, Ron Artest added 25 and the Lakers held off the Phoenix Suns 111-103 on Saturday night to win the Western Conference finals 4-2.

Another Suns rally attempt falls short (AP)
Another furious rally fell short and now the Phoenix Suns are done. Just as they did in Game 5, the Steve Nash and Suns trailed the Los Angeles Lakers by as many as 18 points on Saturday before mounting a fourth-quarter comeback. Just as they did in Game 5, Kobe Bryant and Co. fended off the Suns -- though without the last second heroics this time -- and eliminated Phoenix with a 111-103 victory in...

Lakers oust Suns, get rematch with Celts (AP)
Get ready, Boston, for a rematch with Kobe Bryant and his Los Angeles Lakers. Bryant wrapped up a magnificent series with 37 points, Ron Artest added 25 and the Lakers held off the Phoenix Suns 111-103 on Saturday night to win the Western Conference finals. The Lakers and Celtics, the NBA's premier teams for much of the league's history, will meet in the finals for the 12th time with Game 1...

Lakers-Suns Game 6
A win in Phoenix puts the Lakers in the NBA Finals.

Sick loss: Phoenix Suns coach Alvin Gentry throws up on side
Suns coach Alvin Gentry was caught on camera throwing up on the sidelines on Thursday.

Sick loss: Phoenix Suns coach Alvin Gentry throws up on side
Suns coach Alvin Gentry was caught on camera throwing up on the sidelines on Thursday.

Artest late to practice after big shot
Ron Artest had perfect timing in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals - and not so much the next day. Artest was fined by the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday for showing up late to practice, several hours after his buzzer-beating layup clinched their 103-101 victory. Lakers coach Phil Jackson says it was an innocent mixup by the forward, who showed up 30 minutes late after misreading the practice starting time on the locker room board following Thursday's win over the Phoenix Suns. Artest scored just four points in Game 5, but won it for the Lakers on his rebound of Kobe Bryant's missed 3-point attempt. Los Angeles has a 3-2 lead in the series. Game 6 is Saturday night in Phoenix.

2010 NBA Playoffs: Lakers coach Phil Jackson says Game 6 in Phoenix not a date filler
Nash's comments saying he'll be back at Staples Center for Game 7 didn't affect the Lakers coach.

Artest's buzzer-beater gives Lakers win (AP)
Ron Artest became a part of the Los Angeles Lakers' playoff lore with a bank shot to beat the Phoenix Suns. Artest rambled into the lane and beat the buzzer with a wild shot after rebounding Kobe Bryant's miss, and the Lakers edged the Suns 103-101 on Thursday night to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference finals.

Suns rally but lose by not boxing out (AP)
Steve Nash kept Phoenix hanging around in the fourth quarter until Jason Richardson tied it up in the waning seconds only to see the Suns get eclipsed by a buzzer-beating offensive rebound. Phoenix tangled up Kobe Bryant on a last-ditch 3-point attempt, but Ron Artest sneaked in, grabbed the rebound and scored to give the Los Angeles Lakers a 103-101 victory Thursday night.

Artest's buzzer-beater gives Lakers 3-2 lead
Ron Artest beat the buzzer with a wild bank shot after rebounding Kobe Bryant's miss, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Phoenix Suns 103-101 on Thursday night to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference finals.

Clippers fans show desire for James (AP)
A band of Los Angeles Clippers fans has taken to the streets outside Staples Center to show love for LeBron James. At least 75 Clippers fans in red-and-blue gear waved signs and chanted slogans as they marched up and down Chick Hearn Court on Thursday night in the hours before Game 5 of the Western Conference finals between the Lakers and the Phoenix Suns.

2010 NBA Playoffs: Los Angeles Lakers Andrew Bynum's knee, Kobe Bryant's minutes on target
Kobe Bryant's played 43 minutes during Game 4's loss and has averaged 41.5 minutes per game during the series against Phoenix. Jackson was asked if the guard could play even more.

Suns contain Kobe long enough in 4th (AP)
Kobe Bryant's slow start didn't hurt the Los Angeles Lakers. A quiet fourth quarter definitely did. Bryant had 38 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds Tuesday night, but the Phoenix Suns contained him long enough in the final period to pull away for a 115-106 victory that evened the Western Conference finals at two games apiece.

Bench keys Suns pulling even with Lakers (AP)
The Phoenix bench finally delivered as advertised, and it could hardly have come at a better time. Channing Frye broke out of a horrendous shooting slump by making four 3-pointers for 14 points, and the Suns pulled away in the fourth quarter for the second game in a row to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 115-106 on Tuesday night and tie the Western Conference finals at two games apiece.

Lakers take on Suns in Game 4
Can the Suns eclipse the Lakers again in Phoenix?

2010 NBA Playoffs: Ailing Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum will play in Game 4 against Phoenix Suns
Lakers coach Phil Jackson says Andrew Bynum will play despite knee pain.

2010 NBA Playoffs: Steve Nash of Phoenix Suns to practice Monday after surgery for broken nose
Suns guard Steve Nash will undergo surgery to repair a broken nose and displaced cartilage he suffered in Sunday night's conference finals win over the Lakers in Phoenix.

Nash breaks nose, should play in Game 4 (AP)
Steve Nash has a small nasal fracture but says he doesn't expect it to be a problem for him in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals. The Phoenix playmaker was hurt in a fourth-quarter collision with Derek Fisher in the Suns' 118-109 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night. He spoke briefly with reporters after practice on Monday before leaving to have the nose put back in...

Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash injures nose in Game 3 win
Suns guard Steve Nash might have broken his nose after a fourth-quarter collision.



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.

Lakers' supporting cast comes up short (AP)
Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol and Derek Fisher did what they could to give the Lakers a chance to win Game 3. They just didn't get much help from the supporting cast, whose contributions were vital in wins in Games 1 and 2, Los Angeles couldn't hold off the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, losing 118-109. Bryant had 36 points, Gasol 23, and Fisher scored 18, but no other player had more than 12.

Phoenix Suns' Dan Majerle would be interested if Chicago Bulls call
Suns assistant coach Dan Majerle would be interested if the Bulls call about their head coaching position.

NBA West finals Game 3: Lakers at Suns
Down 0-2 to the Lakers, Steve Nash and the Suns hope to recover today in Phoenix.

Lakers steamrolling defenseless Suns (AP)
A week ago, the Phoenix Suns were talking about how they no longer were marshmallows on defense, and this team had a toughness its predecessors had sorely lacked. The conversation is a little different now. The Suns' resurgence took a hit in Los Angeles, where the Lakers scored a total of 252 points to go up 2-0 in the Western Conference finals, shooting 58 percent in each game.

Wait for free agency is on in NBA (AP)
Doc Rivers knows his Boston Celtics aren't the NBA's biggest story right now. Take a back seat, Celtics, despite being on the cusp of another trip to the NBA finals. Same for you, defending champ Lakers. The Magic and Suns, well, they're basketball afterthoughts right now as well. Unless you're in Los Angeles, Boston, Orlando or Phoenix, the NBA's final four might almost be like a...

Late surge gives Lakers 2-0 lead on Suns (AP)
The Los Angeles Lakers are halfway to another NBA finals, and their fans already know who they want their dominant defending champions to play next. Pau Gasol scored 14 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, Kobe Bryant had 21 points and 13 assists, and the Lakers roared away in the final minutes for a 124-112 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night to claim a 2-0 lead in the Western...

Gasol provides late spark as Lakers drop Suns
Pau Gasol scored 14 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter, Kobe Bryant had 21 points and 13 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers roared away in the final minutes for a 124-112 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.

Suns fall into 0-2 hole despite Hill (AP)
The Los Angeles Lakers held Steve Nash in check for the second straight game, and even a breakout offensive effort by Grant Hill couldn't save the Phoenix Suns. They lost 124-112 on Wednesday night and trail 2-0 in the best-of-seven Western Conference finals. It's the first time Phoenix has lost consecutive games since Jan.

Stoudemire's mother arrested
Phoenix Suns forward Amar'e Stoudemire's mother was arrested for failing to have an ignition interlock device on her vehicle, a newspaper reported.

Suns struggle on 3s in Game 1 loss (AP)
When the Phoenix Suns can't hit a 3-pointer, they realize their chances of winning the Western Conference finals are a long shot. The Suns went 5 for 22 on 3-pointers in their series-opening 128-107 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night, getting practically nothing from the most impressive area of their offense.

2010 NBA Playoffs: Los Angeles mayor: We'll take Arizona sheriff if Los Angeles Lakers beat Phoenix Suns
The Los Angeles Lakers-Phoenix Suns series just got another dose of politics.

Despite knee, Kobe erupts as Lakers work Suns
Kobe Bryant scored 40 points, Lamar Odom added 19 points and 19 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers opened the Western Conference finals with ruthless offensive efficiency in a 128-107 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Monday night.

Bryant's 40 carry Lakers to Game 1 win (AP)
Even on a balky knee, Kobe Bryant had no problem giving the Los Angeles Lakers an early leg up in the Western Conference finals. Bryant scored 40 points, Lamar Odom added 19 points and 19 rebounds, and the Lakers opened the series with ruthless offensive efficiency in a 128-107 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Monday night.

Wife of Spurs G Ginobili has twins (AP)
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili and his wife, Many, are parents to twin boys. Ginobili, on his Twitter page, announced Sunday's births of Dante and Nicola. Ginobili says mother and boys are doing great, and he later added "I just changed my 1st diaper!" The Spurs were swept in the second round of the playoffs by the Phoenix Suns.

NBA Playoffs 2010: Phoenix Suns' Robin Lopez set to play in Game 1
Suns' Robin Lopez set to play, may start in Game 1.

Jackson won't criticize immigration law (AP)
Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson refused to criticize Arizona's new immigration law, triggering a backlash among activists who plan a protest outside Staples Center on Monday night. Jackson was asked two weeks ago about the Phoenix Suns wearing their Los Suns jerseys in protest during a playoff game.

NBA Playoffs 2010: Demonstration planned before Los Angeles Lakers-Phoenix Suns Game 1
Phil Jackson's comments on immigration law draw ire from activists.

Report: Kobe has knee drained
Kobe Byrant had “a significant amount of fluid” drained from his knee in preparation for Monday’s series opener against the Phoenix Suns, according to a Los Angeles Times report.

Suns credit Gentry for playoff success (AP)
Alvin Gentry jokes that when he's ticked off at Steve Nash, he yells at Lou Amundson. In truth, the Phoenix coach has held every player accountable while at the same time, as Grant Hill puts it, "he's empowered us." Gentry deflects the credit for the Suns highly unexpected run to the Western Conference finals.

2010 NBA Playoffs: Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash laughs off Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson's traveling accusation
The Phoenix Suns have reacted with a collective smirk to Phil Jackson's suggestion that Steve Nash travels with the basketball.

Suns embracing role as underdogs (AP)
Phoenix coach Alvin Gentry has two words for the multitudes who aren't giving his Suns any chance in the Western Conference finals against the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers: "Pittsburgh Penguins." Last year's Stanley Cup winner and the favorite this season was bounced in the second round of the NHL playoffs Wednesday by the No.

Suns smirk at Jackson's comments on Nash (AP)
The Phoenix Suns have reacted with a collective smirk to Phil Jackson's suggestion that Steve Nash travels with the basketball. Nash even had a subtle retort worthy of Jackson himself. "It's news to me. I'm fortunate. I don't know if I've been called for a carry yet," he said after the Suns practiced Saturday, then he added straight-faced: "I've never heard...

Suns smirk at 'traveling' accusation
The Phoenix Suns have reacted with a collective smirk to Phil Jackson's suggestion that Steve Nash travels with the basketball.

Jackson says Suns' Nash carries ball (AP)
Lakers coach Phil Jackson thinks the Phoenix Suns' star point guard sometimes plays a bit too much like a running back. With a mischievous grin, Jackson said Friday that it's tough for Los Angeles to prepare to face Steve Nash during defensive practice because of the two-time MVP's style with the basketball.

Andrew Bynum hopes knee holds up against fast Phoenix Suns
Andrew Bynum hopes his knee holds up against a fast Suns lineup.

Suns GM Kerr goes from idiot to genius (AP)
Not long ago, Steve Kerr would spend sleepless nights recalling how great that NBA analyst job was at TNT. Phoenix Suns fans vilified him as a general manager without a clue, a man who had ruined the franchise. Kerr says there were many nights where he thought, "Man, I should have just sat there with a microphone in my hand." Not that Kerr blamed the fans.

Bryant not interested in revenge on Suns (AP)
Kobe Bryant now claims he has no interest in getting revenge on the Suns for the Lakers' back-to-back playoff series losses to Phoenix a few years ago. And if he really thinks about it, Bryant might want to thank the Suns. Those losses catalyzed the roster changes that have put the Lakers back into the Western Conference finals in every year since.

Long rest could make Robin Lopez available for Phoenix Suns
Alvin Gentry says he welcomes the rest before the start of the Western Conference finals, a weeklong hiatus that the Phoenix coach believes will make 7-footer Robin Lopez available for the series.

Lakers earn week of rest after sweep (AP)
Just a couple of weeks ago, the Los Angeles Lakers appeared to be losing their grip on the conference they've dominated for nearly three years. Now that grip looks more like a chokehold again, and only the Phoenix Suns still have a chance to break it. With six consecutive playoff victories illustrating everything the defending champions do so well, the Lakers earned a week of rest and practice...

Resting Suns could get C Lopez back (AP)
Alvin Gentry says he welcomes the rest before the start of the Western Conference finals, a weeklong hiatus that the Phoenix coach believes will make 7-footer Robin Lopez available for the series. Lopez, out since March 23 with a back injury (bulging disk), scrimmaged on Tuesday in the team's first practice since wrapping up a four-game sweep of the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night.

Philadelphia 76ers interview Suns' Dan Majerle, Blazers' Monty Williams for head coaching job
Phoenix Suns assistant coach Dan Majerle and Portland Trail Blazers assistant Monty Williams have met with the Philadelphia 76ers to discuss the team's vacant coaching job.

Suns sweep Spurs to reach West finals (AP)
Coach Alvin Gentry calls it "synergy," a word that means, essentially, something greater than the sum of its parts. That's perfect for these upstart Phoenix Suns. They are, in simpler terms, a lot better than just about anyone expected them to be. The Suns have won six playoff games in a row, a franchise record, dispatching their longtime nemesis San Antonio with a four-game sweep to...

Bogut won't play for Australia in worlds (AP)
Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut will sit out the world championships for Australia after being ruled out of the tournament due to injuries. Basketball Australia said Monday that Bogut, who sustained a season-ending injury to his right arm in a game against the Phoenix Suns last month, was forced to withdraw from the Australia squad that will play at the world titles in Turkey beginning in...

Suns sweep Spurs to advance to Western finals
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.

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...

Suns sweep Spurs in Game 4
Phoenix brushes aside recent history to knock out Spurs.

Dragic leads Suns to 3-0 lead over Spurs (AP)
The Phoenix Suns are one win away from revenge. Goran Dragic scored 23 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter and the Suns took a stunning 3-0 lead over San Antonio in the Western Conference semifinals with a 110-96 on Friday night, putting the Spurs in a historically irreparable hole. The Spurs have put Phoenix through a decade of postseason misery, ousting the Suns from the playoffs four...

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker in starting lineup for Game 3
Tony Parker returned to San Antonio's starting lineup for Game 3 against Phoenix on Friday night after coming off the bench for the past month.

Down 2-0, Spurs face key game vs. Suns (AP)
Maybe the Phoenix Suns really have a chance this time. The San Antonio Spurs retreated home Thursday after falling behind 2-0 to Phoenix in the Western Conference semifinals. Game 3 is Friday night in San Antonio. It's the most commanding lead Phoenix has built in a decade of postseason misery against the four-time NBA champion Spurs.

'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.

President Barack Obama gives shout out to 'Los Suns' of Phoenix
President Barack Obama has given a shout-out to NBA's Phoenix Suns, who are wearing jerseys that say "Los Suns" to honor the Latino community, diversity and the state of Arizona.

Obama supports 'Los Suns' jerseys (AP)
President Barack Obama has given a shout-out to NBA's Phoenix Suns, who are wearing jerseys that say "Los Suns" to honor the Latino community, diversity and the state of Arizona. Obama made the remarks at the beginning of a Cinco de Mayo celebration in the Rose Garden. The president said: "I know that a lot of you would rather be watching tonight's game -- the Spurs against...

Suns to don 'Los Suns' jerseys for Game 2
The Phoenix Suns will wear "Los Suns'' on their jerseys Wednesday for Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals, owner Robert Sarver said, "to honor our Latino community and the diversity of our league, the state of Arizona, and our nation.''

Phoenix to wear 'Los Suns' jerseys for Game 2
The Phoenix Suns will wear "Los Suns'' on their jerseys Wednesday for Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals, owner Robert Sarver said, "to honor our Latino community and the diversity of our league, the state of Arizona, and our nation.''

Suns to wear 'Los Suns' jerseys (AP)
The Phoenix Suns will wear "Los Suns" on their jerseys Wednesday for Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals, owner Robert Sarver said, "to honor our Latino community and the diversity of our league, the state of Arizona, and our nation." The decision to wear the jerseys on the Cinco de Mayo holiday stems from a law passed by the Arizona Legislature and signed by Gov.

Phoenix Suns to wear 'Los Suns' on jerseys on Cinco de Mayo
The Suns will wear "Los Suns" on their jerseys Wednesday for Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals.

Nash's 33 and 10 lift Suns by Spurs (AP)
Sore hip? What sore hip? After resting his strained right hip for three days, Steve Nash had 33 points and 10 assists, and the Phoenix Suns broke their Game 1 curse against the San Antonio Spurs with a 111-102 victory on Monday night in the opener of their Western Conference semifinal series. Any doubt that Nash would be slowed by the injury ended in the early minutes of the game, when he made his...

Phoenix Suns center Robin Lopez out for Game 1 of Western Conference semifinals
Phoenix center Robin Lopez declared himself out for Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against San Antonio on Monday but says he still thinks he will be ready to play at some point in the series.

Spurs' road runs through Phoenix again (AP)
In their last three NBA championship seasons, the San Antonio Spurs eliminated the Phoenix Suns along the way. The last two, Phoenix had the homecourt advantage. Here they are again, opening the Western Conference semifinals in Phoenix on Monday night, the Suns seeded No. 3 and San Antonio No. 7. "We're going to gear it up again," the Spurs' Tim Duncan said, "and I know people...

Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash sits out practice with sore hip
Phoenix playmaker Steve Nash sat out practice on Saturday and will do so again on Sunday to rest his sore right hip

Suns' playoff history haunted by Spurs (AP)
Demons lurk for the Phoenix Suns in their upcoming playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs. They were also there in Game 1 of the 2007 Western Conference semifinals, when the Suns' Steve Nash collided head-on with Tony Parker. A cut on Nash's nose bled uncontrollably and he was forced to sit out 45 seconds of the critical final minute of a close loss in Phoenix.

Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash sits out practice with sore hip
Phoenix playmaker Steve Nash sat out practice on Saturday and will do so again on Sunday to rest his sore right hip

Suns' Nash misses practice with sore hip (AP)
Phoenix playmaker Steve Nash sat out practice on Saturday and will do so again on Sunday to rest his sore right hip. The two-time league MVP said the rest should make him ready for Monday night's Western Conference semifinal opener against the San Antonio Spurs. The team had Friday off, so that would mean three days' rest before he plays again.

Hip keeps Nash out of Suns practice
Suns point guard Steve Nash plans to be ready for Phoenix's Western Conference semifinal opener against San Antonio despite a sore hip that is keeping him from practice.

2010 NBA playoffs: Jason Kidd is no-show at Dallas Mavericks exit interviews
Jason Kidd did not attend the Dallas Mavericks' end-of-season meetings Friday and instead made an early return home to Phoenix, Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said.

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...

Richardson's 3s help Suns eliminate Blazers
Jason Richardson scored 28 points, including five 3-pointers, and the Phoenix Suns advanced to the second round of the playoffs with a 99-90 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 6 on Thursday night.

Spurs blow 22-point lead, but oust Mavs (AP)
The Spurs moved on, and Dallas is done early again. Manu Ginobili scored 26 points and San Antonio survived blowing a 22-point lead to beat the Mavericks 97-87 in Game 6 on Thursday night, handing Dirk Nowitzki and second-seeded Dallas another first-round exit. The Spurs got payback after the Mavs eliminated them a year ago, and will play either Phoenix or Portland in the Western Conference...

Phoenix Suns oust Portland Trail Blazers
Jason Richardson scored 28 points, including five 3-pointers, and the Phoenix Suns advanced to the second round of the playoffs with a 99-90 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 6 on Thursday night.

Reserves spur Suns as Blazers near elimination
The Phoenix Suns overcame an early 14-point deficit to rout the Portland Trail Blazers 107-88 on Monday night and take a 3-2 lead in their first-round playoff series.

Frye, Dudley spark Suns to Game 5 win (AP)
When the Phoenix Suns win in this playoff series, they win by a mile. Channing Frye and Jared Dudley rediscovered their shooting touch in a 107-88 rout of Portland on Monday night that has the Suns one victory away from eliminating the Trail Blazers from the playoffs. Frye scored 20 points and Dudley 19, the leaders of a Phoenix second unit that played a major role in putting the Suns up 3-2 in the...

Phoenix Suns' Grant Hill wins Joe Dumars Trophy as voted by NBA players
Grant Hill of the Phoenix Suns has won the Joe Dumars Trophy for outstanding sportsmanship in the 2009-10 season in a vote by NBA players.

Suns F Hill wins sportsmanship award (AP)
Grant Hill of the Phoenix Suns has won the Joe Dumars Trophy for outstanding sportsmanship in the 2009-10 season in a vote by NBA players. The 37-year-old forward, whose standout early career was derailed by injury but has missed just one game the last two seasons, won the honor for the second time in three years.

Roy returns as Blazers stun Suns to even series
Brandon Roy made a surprising return from knee surgery and scored 10 points, and the Portland Trail Blazers evened their playoff series with the Phoenix Suns at two games apiece with a 96-87 victory on Saturday.

Roy returns, Blazers knot series at 2 (AP)
Brandon Roy made a surprising return from knee surgery and scored 10 points, including a key 3-pointer in the fourth quarter, and the Portland Trail Blazers evened their playoff series with the Phoenix Suns at two games apiece with a 96-87 victory on Saturday. LaMarcus Aldridge had 31 points and 11 rebounds for the Blazers, who unexpectedly activated Roy shortly before the game, eight days after...

Blazers tie Suns at 2-2 as Roy returns
Brandon Roy made a surprising return from knee surgery and scored 10 points, including a key 3-pointer in the fourth quarter, and the Portland Trail Blazers evened their playoff series with the Phoenix Suns at two games apiece with a 96-87 victory on Saturday.

NBA Playoffs: Brandon Roy activated by Portland Trail Blazers before Game 4 against Phoenix Suns
The Portland Trail Blazers unexpectedly activated guard Brandon Roy on Saturday shortly before the start of their playoff game against the Phoenix Suns.

Stunning move: Blazers activate Roy
The Portland Trail Blazers unexpectedly activated guard Brandon Roy on Saturday shortly before the start of their playoff game against the Phoenix Suns.

Suns rout Blazers for 2-1 series lead
Jason Richardson scored a playoff career-high 42 points and the Phoenix Suns dominated from the start in a 108-89 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night that gave them a 2-1 lead in their first-round series.

Richardson's 42 lead Suns to rout of Blazers
Jason Richardson scored a playoff career-high 42 points and the Phoenix Suns dominated from the start in a 108-89 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers that gave them a 2-1 lead in their first-round series.

Richardson's 42 carry Suns to 2-1 lead (AP)
Jason Richardson scored a playoff career-high 42 points and the Phoenix Suns dominated from the start in a 108-89 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night that gave them a 2-1 lead in their first-round series. The Suns led by as many as 31 points before Portland mounted a rally in the fourth quarter, closing within 91-80 after Rudy Fernandez hit three consecutive 3-pointers.

2010 NBA Playoff Central
Portland rebounds to win Game 4 and even its series with Phoenix.

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.

Blazers F Batum re-injures shoulder (AP)
Portland forward Nicolas Batum re-injured his right shoulder late in the first half of the Trail Blazers' playoff game against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night. Batum originally hurt his shoulder in Portland's 119-90 loss Tuesday night in Game 2 of the series. He was questionable going into Game 3, but started.

Suns tie series as tempo leaves Blazers in dust
The Phoenix Suns rediscovered their high-energy game in a 119-90 rout of the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night to square their first-round playoff series at one game apiece.

Suns rout Blazers 119-90 to tie series (AP)
Jason Richardson scored 29 points, Grant Hill made 10-of-11 shots for 20, and the Phoenix Suns rediscovered their high-energy style in a 119-90 rout of the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night to square their first-round playoff series at one game apiece. Unlike Game 1, Steve Nash pushed the Suns to their preferred tempo from the start and finished with 13 points and 16 assists.

Blazers try to seize 2-0 lead in Phoenix


Suns even series with rout of Blazers
Jason Richardson scored 29 points, Grant Hill made 10-of-11 shots for 20, and the Phoenix Suns rediscovered their high-energy game in a 119-90 rout of the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night to square their first-round playoff series at one game apiece.

Short-handed Blazers slip past Suns in Game 1
Andre Miller scored 15 points in the fourth quarter and tied his career playoff high with 31 points as the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers stole homecourt advantage from Phoenix with a 105-100 victory over the Suns on Sunday night.

Miller keys Blazers' road win over Suns (AP)
Brandon Roy or no Brandon Roy, the Portland Trail Blazers give the Phoenix Suns fits. Game 1 of their first-round playoff series was no exception, and the homecourt advantage the Suns worked so hard to get is history after Portland pulled away over the final 4 1/2 minutes to beat them 105-100 on Sunday night.

Trail Blazers look to slow sizzling Suns (AP)
Even without Brandon Roy, the Portland Trail Blazers could be no pushover for Phoenix. No team in the NBA has been better at disrupting the free-flowing offense of the Suns. In three games against the Blazers, two of them won by Portland, the Suns averaged 98 points, a dozen below Phoenix's league-best season average of just over 110 a game.

Boozer game-time decision for Jazz (AP)
The Utah Jazz say Carlos Boozer will be a game-time decision in Saturday's playoff opener at Denver. Boozer has a strained muscle in his rib cage and did not play Wednesday when the Jazz closed out the regular season with a loss to the Phoenix Suns. Coach Jerry Sloan said before practice Friday that the Jazz hoped Boozer would be ready to play in Denver, but his status is still uncertain.

Suns carry momentum into postseason (AP)
If momentum means anything going into the postseason, the Phoenix Suns surely have it. Disregarded at the beginning of the season as a borderline playoff contender at best, the Suns won 14 of their last 16 games, a run punctuated by back-to-back blowout wins at home over Denver and at Utah. The victories earned the Suns the No.

Carlos Boozer to be game-time decision for Utah Jazz's playoff opener vs. Phoenix Suns
Carlos Boozer will be a game-time decision in the Jazz's playoff opener at Denver.

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 torch Nuggets for home court in first round
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.

Magic set NBA season record for 3s (AP)
The Orlando Magic have set a record for most 3-pointers in a single season. Vince Carter made the Magic's 838th shot from beyond the arc Wednesday night just before halftime against the Philadelphia 76ers. That surpasses the mark of 837 set by the 2005-06 Phoenix Suns. Carter's shot from the corner just in front of the Magic's bench came with 20.9 seconds remaining in the second quarter.

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.

Phoenix Suns' Robin Lopez still bothered by bulging disc in back
Phoenix Suns center Robin Lopez remains sidelined with a back injury and the chances of him returning for the playoffs are diminishing.

Suns C Lopez could miss playoffs (AP)
Phoenix Suns center Robin Lopez remains sidelined with a back injury and the chances of him returning for the playoffs are diminishing. The 7-footer, out with a bulging disk, was examined by a specialist on Monday. The team released a statement saying that Lopez did not get an epidural injection, is progressing well and was to be re-evaluated in a week.

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.

Durant scores 35 as Thunder hold off Suns' rally
Kevin Durant scored 35 points and rookie reserve Serge Ibaka hit a crucial basket in the final minute, allowing the Oklahoma City Thunder to stave off a late rally by the Phoenix Suns in a 96-91 victory Friday night.

Thunder tighten defense, hold off Suns (AP)
Kevin Durant scored 35 points and rookie reserve Serge Ibaka hit a crucial basket in the final minute, allowing the Oklahoma City Thunder to stave off a late rally by the Phoenix Suns in a 96-91 victory Friday night. The Thunder limited Phoenix to a season-low 34 points in the second half but needed a late basket from an unlikely source to avoid a third straight hearbreaking defeat.

Thunder C Krstic out with knee injury (AP)
Thunder center Nenad Krstic was not in uniform for Oklahoma City's game against Phoenix on Friday night due to a right knee contusion. Krstic's absence marked only the third time in 79 games this season that the Thunder did not have their entire starting lineup intact. Krstic also missed one game in late November with a sore left Achilles' tendon and another about a week later with a...

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.

Mavs run home streak over Grizzlies to 9 (AP)
Caron Butler scored 23 points, Dirk Nowitzki added 22 points and nine rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks stopped a two-game skid with a 110-84 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Jason Terry contributed 16 points, J.J. Barea had 14, and Jason Kidd had 12 points and 10 assists for Dallas, which is battling Utah, Denver, Phoenix and Oklahoma City for the No.

Ginobili and Spurs close to new contract (AP)
Manu Ginobili said Wednesday he's "closer than ever" to an agreement on a new contract with the San Antonio Spurs. Speaking before the Spurs played the Phoenix Suns, Ginobili said reports that the three-year extension is done were a bit premature. "We're still working on a couple of details and stuff but we've made a lot of progress," he said, "and I'm happy...

Suns sign D-League top rebounder Jones (AP)
The Phoenix Suns have signed forward-center Dwayne Jones, the leading rebounder in the NBA Developmental League this season. The team announced the move Monday. The 6-foot-11, 250-pound Jones averaged 17.6 points and 16 rebounds for the Austin Toros. He has had NBA stints with Charlotte, Cleveland and Boston since coming to the league in 2005.

Bucks' Bogut suffers major arm injuries
Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut has a broken hand, dislocated elbow and sprained wrist that will keep him out indefinitely after a hard fall in Saturday night's victory over the Phoenix Suns.

Bucks' Bogut out with multiple injuries (AP)
Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut has a broken hand, dislocated elbow and sprained wrist that will keep him out indefinitely after a hard fall in Saturday night's victory over the Phoenix Suns. The team said Sunday it does not know when he will return, but the injuries leave his availability for a potential playoff run in doubt.

Bucks end Suns' 10-game streak, lose Bogut
Brandon Jennings scored 23 points, helping the Milwaukee Bucks end the Phoenix Suns' 10-game winning streak with a 107-98 victory Saturday night.

Bogut hospitalized with elbow injury (AP)
Brandon Jennings scored 23 points, helping the Milwaukee Bucks end the Phoenix Suns' 10-game winning streak with a 107-98 victory Saturday night. Now the Bucks must wait to see if they'll have to face life without Andrew Bogut after their standout center sustained an elbow injury. Bogut, Milwaukee's leading scorer and rebounder, was taken to the hospital for tests after hurting his...

Milwaukee Bucks' Andrew Bogut helped off court after awkward fall
Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut has been helped off the court after falling hard to the floor and awkwardly twisting his right elbow Saturday night against the Phoenix Suns.

Hawks G Johnson sits with sprained thumb (AP)
Atlanta guard Joe Johnson missed the Hawks' game Saturday night against Detroit because of a sprained right thumb. Johnson, the Hawks' leading scorer since joining the team in a 2005 sign-and-trade deal with Phoenix, injured his right hand in a victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night.

Suns ride Amare to 10th straight win (AP)
The Phoenix Suns have won 10 straight games, have 50 victories this season, and still might not get home-court advantage in the first round. Suns coach Alvin Gentry isn't sure what else his team can do. The Suns (50-26) shot 56 percent from the floor and moved their winning streak to double figures Friday night with a 109-94 victory over the Detroit Pistons.

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.

Dallas Mavericks to play Phoenix Suns in third NBA preseason game to be held outdoors
The Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns will play in the third NBA preseason game to be held outdoors -- on Oct. 9 in Indian Wells, Calif.

Streaking Suns need 2nd-half spark to top Nets
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.

Suns use big 3rd to win ninth straight (AP)
Sluggish for two quarters, explosive the next one. The Phoenix Suns still pile up the points, and on Wednesday night they rang up far too many for the NBA's lowest-scoring team to keep up. Steve Nash had 24 points and 14 assists, Jason Richardson scored 23 points, and the Suns ran their winning streak to nine games by beating the New Jersey Nets 116-105.

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...

Suns hold off Bulls, clinch playoff spot (AP)
Jason Richardson scored 27 points and Channing Frye hit a clutch 3-pointer with 41.6 seconds to go Tuesday night and the Phoenix Suns clinched a playoff berth by beating the Chicago Bulls 111-105 for their eighth straight win. Steve Nash scored seven of his 22 points in the final two minutes and had 10 assists.

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...

Robin Lopez of Phoenix Suns to treat back injury with rest, rehab
Phoenix Suns center Robin Lopez will treat his back injury with rest, medication and rehabilitation following a visit to a specialist on Sunday.

Phoenix Suns center Robin Lopez skips road trip with back injury
Phoenix Suns center Robin Lopez stayed home because of a back injury when the team left for a five-game road trip.

Suns' ailing C Lopez skips road trip (AP)
Phoenix Suns center Robin Lopez stayed home because of a back injury when the team left for a five-game road trip. General manager Steve Kerr says an MRI exam on Saturday showed a bulging disk, and the 7-footer will see a back specialist Monday. Kerr says Lopez has had back spasms the last few days, leading to the MRI.

Suns continue surge, rout Knicks 132-96 (AP)
Leandro Barbosa scored 18 points in his fifth game back from wrist surgery to help the Phoenix Suns stretch their winning streak to a season-best six games with a 132-96 rout of the New York Knicks on Friday night. The Suns have won 20 of 25 to climb within a half-game of No. 4 Utah and a game of No. 3 Dallas in the Western Conference.

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.

Dudley rallies Suns past streaking Trail Blazers
Jared Dudley scored all 10 of his points in the fourth quarter and Grant Hill hit two key baskets, lifting the Phoenix Suns to a 93-87 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night for their fourth straight win.

Suns top Blazers for fourth straight win (AP)
Jared Dudley scored all 10 of his points in the fourth quarter and Grant Hill hit two key baskets, lifting the Phoenix Suns to a 93-87 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night for their fourth straight win. The loss ended Portland's five-game winning streak and was only the Trail Blazers' second defeat in nine games.

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.

MRI reveals Utah Jazz's Deron Williams has shoulder bruise
Utah guard Deron Williams has a bruised left shoulder and mild left ankle sprain and is a game-time decision for Friday at Phoenix.

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 assigns first-round pick Earl Clark to NBA Development League
The Phoenix Suns have assigned first-round draft pick Earl Clark to the Iowa Energy of the NBA Development League.

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.

New Orleans Hornets guard James Posey doesn't travel to Phoenix
Hornets forward James Posey did not travel with the team to Phoenix on Saturday and will miss Sunday night's game against the Suns.

Kobe, Lakers outlast Nash, Suns in Phoenix


Lakers win intense game vs. Suns, 102-96 (AP)
Kobe Bryant had 20 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists -- along with seven turnovers -- but it was the all-around game of the Los Angeles Lakers that led to an intense 102-96 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night. The Suns rallied from 15 down in the second half and led briefly early in the fourth quarter before the Lakers pulled ahead for good.

Kobe, Lakers prevail as Suns get heated in loss
Kobe Bryant had 20 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists -- along with seven turnovers -- but it was the all-around game of the Los Angeles Lakers that led to an intense 102-96 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night.

Kobe, Lakers taking on Nash, Suns in Phoenix


Phoenix Suns' Channing Frye, Indiana Pacers' Danny Granger suspended one game for altercation
Channing Frye and Danny Granger have been suspended one game without pay by the NBA for their part in an altercation Saturday.

Frye, Granger suspended 1 game for fight (AP)
Phoenix forward Channing Frye and Indiana's Danny Granger have been suspended one game without pay by the NBA for their part in an altercation Saturday. The league punished Frye on Tuesday for throwing a punch. Granger was penalized for fighting with Frye in the final minute of the third quarter in the Suns' 113-105 victory.

Collison's 16 and 20 lift Hornets (AP)

Darren Collison had 16 points and a career-high 20 assists, and the New Orleans Hornets snapped a four-game losing streak with a 135-131 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Monday night. Collison's assists total tied Phoenix's Steve Nash for the most in an NBA game this season. Marcus Thornton and David West each scored 28 points for the Hornets, who shot 59 percent (54 of 92) and had...

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.

Williams' big 4th rallies Jazz by Suns (AP)

Deron Williams scored 13 of his 27 points during a 41-point fourth quarter, Mehmet Okur added 24 points, and Utah rallied from a 12-point final period deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns 116-108 on Thursday night. The Jazz trailed 98-86 early in the fourth quarter, then reeled off 12 straight points, capped by a 3-pointer by Okur to tie the game.

Jazz score 41 in fourth to overtake Amare, Suns
Deron Williams scored 13 of his 27 points during a 41-point fourth quarter, Mehmet Okur added 24 points, and Utah rallied from a 12-point final period deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns 116-108 on Thursday night.

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.

Amare drops 41, but Spurs hold on
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.

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.

Stoudemire's 41 not enough as Spurs stop Suns
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.

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's return helps Suns stop depleted 76ers
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.

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' last-second shot ends Thunder run (AP)

Coach Alvin Gentry knows that Jason Richardson's play has become a barometer for the Phoenix Suns' success. So, with the game on the line, he left it to the veteran to give the Suns a lift in the Western Conference standings. Richardson connected on a floater from the foul line with 0.7 seconds left to complete the Suns' rally from a 10-point deficit, and Phoenix snapped the Oklahoma...

Richardson stops streaking Thunder with .7 left
Jason Richardson connected on a floater from the foul line with 0.7 seconds left to complete the Suns' rally from a 10-point deficit and Phoenix snapped the Oklahoma City Thunder's nine-game winning streak with a 104-102 victory on Tuesday night.

Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash to miss game vs. Oklahoma City Thunder with lingering soreness
Steve Nash didn't make the Suns' trip to Oklahoma City in order to rest his sore lower back and abdomen.

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.

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.

Stoudemire may stay put in Phoenix


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: 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.

Back to hoops,Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash says Olympic experience 'phenomenal'
Hours after helping his home country kick off the Winter Olympics, Steve Nash was back on the basketball court Saturday.

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.

Injury-depleted Blazers hold off Suns (AP)
Steve Blake had 20 points and 12 assists, both season highs, and the depleted Portland Trail Blazers held off a late rally by Phoenix to snap the Suns' five-game winning streak 108-101 on Wednesday night. The Blazers, who led by as many as 22 in the third quarter and 17 in the fourth, shot 58 percent, the highest the Suns have allowed this season.

Suns have 5-game streak snapped by Blazers
Steve Blake had 20 points and 12 assists, both season highs, and the depleted Portland Trail Blazers held off a late rally by Phoenix to snap the Suns' five-game winning streak 108-101 on Wednesday night.

The Phoenix Suns announced they won't increase ticket prices
The Phoenix Suns say they won't increase season-ticket prices next year for the second consecutive season. The team also plans to reduce prices in selected sections for 2010-11.

Durant to defend All-Star H-O-R-S-E win (AP)
Kevin Durant will defend his title in the H-O-R-S-E competition at All-Star weekend. The Oklahoma City forward will face fellow All-Star Rajon Rondo of Boston and Sacramento rookie Omri Casspi. The field was announced Monday night on TNT, which will televise Saturday's events. Durant won the inaugural competition last year in Phoenix, hitting some long jumpers to rally after picking up four...

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.

Pierce, Billups headline 3-point field (AP)
All-Stars Paul Pierce of Boston and Chauncey Billups of Denver headline the field for the 3-point contest. Also chosen for the field Friday were defending champion Daequan Cook of Miami, Golden State rookie Stephen Curry, New York's Danilo Gallinari and Phoenix center Channing Frye. Cook scored 19 points in an overtime round to beat Orlando's Rashard Lewis last year.

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.

Denver Nuggets injuries: Chauncey Billups toplay, Carmelo Anthony questionable vs. Phoenix Suns
Chauncey Billups will be in the Denver Nuggets' lineup against the Phoenix Suns but Carmelo Anthony's status is a game-time decision.

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.

All-Star Weekend: Phoenix Suns center Channing Frye chosen for 3-point shootout in Dallas, report says
Suns center Channing Frye has been selected for the All-Star Weekend's 3-point Shootout in Arlington, Texas.

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.

Nuggets' Karl to coach West All-Stars (AP)
Denver Nuggets coach George Karl will direct the Western Conference in the NBA All-Star game next month at Cowboys Stadium. With Dallas' loss at Phoenix on Thursday night and the Lakers' Phil Jackson ineligible to coach the team, the Nuggets clinched at least a tie with the Mavericks for the second-best record in the conference through this Sunday's games.

Substitutes spur Suns' comeback vs. Mavericks
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.

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...

Felton lifts Bobcats in OT for first win in Phoenix
Stephen Jackson scored 30 points and Charlotte scored nine of the first 11 points in overtime to beat the Suns 114-109 Tuesday night for the Bobcats' first victory in Phoenix in their six seasons in the NBA.

Bobcats post first win in Phoenix in OT (AP)

Stephen Jackson scored 30 points and Charlotte scored nine of the first 11 points in overtime to beat the Suns 114-109 Tuesday night for the Bobcats first victory in Phoenix in their six seasons in the NBA. Jackson, who tied the game at 98 on a 3-pointer with 19.9 seconds remaining, hit a 20-foot jump shot on the Bobcats' first possession of overtime to give Charlotte only its second lead of...

Phoenix Suns' Leandro Barbosa has cyst removed from wrist
The Phoenix Suns say guard Leandro Barbosa underwent successful surgery Tuesday to remove a ganglion cyst in his right wrist and he's expected to be sidelined up to six weeks.

Suns G Barbosa out 6 weeks after surgery (AP)
The Phoenix Suns say guard Leandro Barbosa underwent successful surgery Tuesday to remove a ganglion cyst in his right wrist and he's expected to be sidelined up to six weeks. Barbosa has struggled with the wrist problem since last summer when he sprained it on a fall while playing for the Brazilian national team.

Nash hits 8K assists but Matthews lifts Jazz late
Carlos Boozer had 21 points and 20 rebounds and rookie Wesley Matthews scored 10 of his career-high 21 points in the fourth quarter as the Utah Jazz rallied for a 124-115 win over the Phoenix Suns on Monday.

Boozer's 21 and 20 power Jazz over Suns (AP)

Carlos Boozer had 21 points and 20 rebounds and rookie Wesley Matthews scored 10 of his career-high 21 points in the fourth quarter as the Utah Jazz rallied for a 124-115 win over the Phoenix Suns on Monday. Andrei Kirilenko had 25 points and Deron Williams finished with 18 points and 11 assists for the Jazz, who trailed by 17 in the third quarter.

Fantasy Fast Break: Best foot forward?
When will Robin Lopez cool off in Phoenix? How will lingering injuries to Kevin Martin and Joakim Noah impact their Fantasy production? Our Sergio Gonzalez touches on that and much more in his Fantasy Fast Break.




Rose spectacular as Bulls stop Suns in Phoenix
Derrick Rose scored 32 points and the Chicago Bulls shot 51 percent to win their fifth road game of the season, handing the Phoenix Suns only their fifth home loss with a 115-104 victory on Friday night.

Rose's 32 help Bulls beat Suns on road (AP)

Derrick Rose scored 32 points and the Chicago Bulls shot 51 percent to win their fifth road game of the season, handing the Phoenix Suns only their fifth home loss with a 115-104 victory on Friday night. Rose made 15 of 21 shots, including a 3-pointer at the third-quarter buzzer and an emphatic, two-handed fast-break dunk that put Chicago ahead 99-91 with 6:12 to play.

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.

Phoenix Suns guard Leandro Barbosa to have surgery, out for a month
Phoenix Suns guard Leandro Barbosa will have surgery to remove a cyst on his right wrist and is expected to be sidelined for a month.

Bulls F Noah out with foot injury (AP)
Chicago center Joakim Noah sat out the Bulls' game Saturday night against Houston because of a left foot injury. The 6-foot-11 Noah was a last-minute scratch from the starting lineup after scoring 19 points in 25 minutes Friday night in a 115-104 victory in Phoenix. Noah had started all of Chicago's previous 41 games this season.

Grizzlies hand Suns fourth straight loss (AP)

Rudy Gay scored 31 points, Zach Randolph added 27 points and 11 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies finished a four-game home stretch undefeated with a 125-118 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Monday. O.J. Mayo added 28 points for Memphis, which extended its franchise-best home winning streak to nine games.

Bobcats rout Suns, push home streak to 7 (AP)

Stephen Jackson scored 29 points to surpass 10,000 career points, Gerald Wallace added 29 points and 13 rebounds, and the Charlotte Bobcats continued one of their best stretches in franchise history with a 125-99 rout of the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night. Winning their fourth straight game and extending their team record to seven consecutive home wins, the Bobcats (19-19) were never threatened in...

Crawford sends off Suns with buzzer-beating 3
Jamal Crawford hit a long 3-pointer at the buzzer to cap an Atlanta comeback in the final seconds, giving the Hawks a 102-101 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night.

Hawks top Suns on Crawford's 3 at buzzer (AP)

The Atlanta Hawks worked up a play that was supposed to produce an easy basket and overtime. The plan went awry. The result was even better. Jamal Crawford hit a long 3-pointer at the buzzer to cap an Atlanta comeback in the final seconds, giving the Hawks a 102-101 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night.

Granger, Dunleavy rally Pacers past Suns (AP)

Danny Granger scored 33 points, Mike Dunleavy added a season-high 30 and the Indiana Pacers overcame a 24-point deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns 122-114 on Wednesday night. It was the second straight game the Pacers trailed by more than 20 points in the second quarter and won. Indiana was down 23 against Toronto on Monday before rallying for a victory.

Pacers overcome 24-point deficit, drop Suns
Danny Granger scored 33 points, Mike Dunleavy added a season-high 30 and the Indiana Pacers overcame a 24-point deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns 122-114 on Wednesday night.

Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash bloodied, receives seven stitches vs. Indiana Pacers
Steve Nash has left Phoenix's game against Indiana after his mouth was bloodied when he was hit by an elbow from Pacers guard Earl Watson.

Redd, Skiles out as Bucks fall to Suns (AP)

It was a tough day for the Milwaukee Bucks. First the Bucks found out that guard Michael Redd would be sidelined for the remainder of the season with a knee injury. Then, right before the start of the game, coach Scott Skiles was hospitalized with an irregular heartbeat. Without its coach and star guard, Milwaukee seemed lost in the first half as the Bucks found themselves down by 24 points to...

Wade turns lights out on Suns, finishes with 33
Dwyane Wade had 33 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, Jermaine O'Neal made the go-ahead basket with 29.7 seconds left, and the Miami Heat beat the Phoenix Suns.

Wade, O'Neal lift Heat over Suns (AP)

Dwyane Wade had 33 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, Jermaine O'Neal made the go-ahead basket with 29.7 seconds left, and the Miami Heat beat the Phoenix Suns 109-105 on Friday night. O'Neal's basket made it 105-104, and after Jason Richardson's miss, O'Neal converted two free throws with 10.9 seconds left.

Heat sign PG Alston for rest of season (AP)
Rafer Alston got his wish, signing with the Miami Heat for the remainder of the season and getting the chance to play alongside Dwyane Wade again. The 33-year-old point guard cleared waivers at 6 p.m. Thursday, and the Heat announced the signing about an hour later. Alston will be with the team when it opens a six-game road trip Friday in Phoenix.

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 trade F Tucker to Wolves for G Hart (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves have acquired forward Alando Tucker, a second-round draft pick and cash from the Phoenix Suns in exchange for backup point guard Jason Hart. The Suns then waived Hart. Tucker was originally selected by the Suns in the first round of the 2007 draft at No. 29 overall out of Wisconsin.

Suns spank defending champ Lakers at home
Kobe Bryant used harsh language to describe how badly the Lakers beat the Phoenix Suns twice in Los Angeles earlier this season.

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.

Warriors beat Suns to end 7-game skid (AP)

Corey Maggette scored a season-high 33 points and had eight rebounds, Monta Ellis added 33 points and 10 assists and the Golden State Warriors beat the Phoenix Suns 132-127 on Saturday to end a seven-game skid. Stephen Curry added 13 points, including two free throws with 3 seconds remaining, as Golden State outlasted Phoenix in a game that featured little defense from either team.

Sharpshooting Suns rout Clippers 124-93 (AP)

Asked where his buzzer-beating basket from three quarters of the way down the court ranks among the longest of his career, Grant Hill shrugged, "Top 20." The Phoenix Suns could afford to joke after their 124-93 laugher over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night. Hill banked it in from the Los Angeles 3-point line to give Phoenix a 67-55 halftime lead, and the Suns went on to beat the...

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.

Durant's 38 lead Thunder past Suns (AP)

Before Phoenix played Oklahoma City on Wednesday night, Suns coach Alvin Gentry complimented the Thunder's Kevin Durant. "I think he'll be one of the all-time great players in the game," Gentry said. "There's nothing he can't do." Durant showed off his skills, scoring 38 points, including a key jumper from behind the key with 14.4 seconds left, lifting the...

Cavs hand Suns first home loss, 109-91 (AP)

LeBron James and Mo Williams led a 15-0 fourth-quarter run and the Cleveland Cavaliers handed the Phoenix Suns their first home loss of the season, 109-91 on Monday night. James scored 29 and Williams 24 as the Cavs shot 53 percent one night after a tough loss at Dallas. Steve Nash had 18 points and 10 assists for Phoenix.

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.

Bayless leads Blazers' rally past Suns (AP)

Jerryd Bayless had a career-high 29 points and made three free throws in the final 9 seconds, and the Portland Trail Blazers overcame a 15-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns 105-102 on Thursday night. Brandon Roy added 27 points and eight rebounds for the injury plagued Blazers, who have won two in a row after dropping six of eight games.

Bayless sparks Blazers to second straight win
Jerryd Bayless had a career-high 29 points and made three free throws in the final 9 seconds, and the Portland Trail Blazers overcame a 15-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns 105-102 on Thursday night.

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.

Nuggets knock back Suns behind Carmelo's 32
Carmelo Anthony scored 32 points and Chauncey Billups shook off an awful first half to lead the Denver Nuggets past the Phoenix Suns 105-99 Saturday night.

Nuggets erase 17-point deficit, top Suns (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 32 points and Chauncey Billups shook off an awful first half to lead the Denver Nuggets past the Phoenix Suns 105-99 Saturday night. Billups, whose first half included three turnovers and three fouls, scored 24 points and sank five 3-pointers in the second half. His turnover with 30 seconds left and the Nuggets leading 101-99 however gave the Suns a shot at a rare win in...

Van Gundy downplays Lewis incident (AP)
Orlando coach Stan Van Gundy says it was "no big deal" that Rashard Lewis refused to re-enter the game in the second quarter Thursday night at Utah. Speaking before the Magic played the Phoenix Suns on Friday night, Van Gundy called the incident "a one-time thing" Van Gundy said he knows Lewis' act was not in defiance but in what he thought was best for the team, that he...

Howard returns to spur Mavs' rally past Suns
Josh Howard looked sharp coming off a 13-game break to rehabilitate his surgically repaired left ankle, scoring 18 of his 20 points in the second half and leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 102-101 victory over the reeling Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night.

Howard returns, leads Mavericks by Suns (AP)

Josh Howard looked sharp coming off a 13-game break to rehabilitate his surgically repaired left ankle, scoring 18 of his 20 points in the second half and leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 102-101 victory over the reeling Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. Howard missed the first five games of the season recovering from the surgery, then lasted just 2 1/2 games.

Josh Howard to return for Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night
Dallas Mavericks swingman Josh Howard will return to the lineup vs. Phoenix on Thursday.

Suns send Taylor Griffin to D-League (AP)
The Phoenix Suns have sent rookie forward Taylor Griffin to the Iowa Energy of the NBA development league. The 6-foot-7 forward was the Suns' second-round pick -- 48th overall -- out of Oklahoma. Griffin had appeared in two games for Phoenix. He is the brother of the draft's No. 1 overall pick, Blake Griffin, who was chosen by the Los Angeles Clippers.

Lakers race away from Suns for 9th straight win
Kobe Bryant scored 26 points, Ron Artest added 15 points and five steals, and the Los Angeles Lakers raced away from the Phoenix Suns in the second half of their ninth straight victory, 108-88 Sunday night.

Lakers beat Suns for ninth straight win (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 26 points, Ron Artest added 15 points and five steals, and the Los Angeles Lakers raced away from the Phoenix Suns in the second half of their ninth straight victory, 108-88 Sunday night. Pau Gasol scored 14 points for the well-rested Lakers, who improved to an NBA-best 16-3 with their second home win in 24 days over road-weary Phoenix.

Knicks send Nets back to losing ways (AP)
Larry Hughes scored 16 of his 25 points in the third quarter, and the New York Knicks sent the New Jersey Nets back to their losing ways with a 106-97 victory Sunday. Al Harrington had 26 points and 14 rebounds for the Knicks, who capped a strong week with their third win in four games. New York routed Phoenix and won at Atlanta during the week, with its only loss coming at Eastern Conference...

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.

LeBron, Shaq help Cavs rip Suns 107-90 (AP)

Shaquille O'Neal scored 12 points, LeBron James just missed a triple-double and the Cleveland Cavaliers opened a 30-point lead in the third quarter and dismantled Shaq's former team with a 107-90 win over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. O'Neal added nine rebounds in 21 minutes, and Cleveland center Zydrunas Ilgauskas scored 14 points while setting the club record for games played.

LeBron says he's 50-50 on dunk contest (AP)
LeBron James has performed a 180 on the All-Star slam dunk contest. After saying at last year's event in Phoenix that he planned to dunk in the 2010 festivities in Dallas, James now says he's "50-50" about taking part. James felt last year's contest was too "watered down" and his participation might revive the weekend's signature event.

Knicks coast past Suns to snap five-game skid
Danilo Gallinari had 27 points and 10 rebounds, and the New York Knicks beat Phoenix 126-99 on Tuesday night, snapping a five-game losing streak and giving their coach a resounding victory over his old team.

Knicks top Suns, D'Antoni beats old team (AP)

Mike D'Antoni's offense was as spectacular against the Suns as it used to be with them. Danilo Gallinari had 27 points and 10 rebounds, and the New York Knicks beat Phoenix 126-99 on Tuesday night, snapping a five-game losing streak and giving their coach a resounding victory over his old team.

Cavs' Brown regrets sitting Ilgauskas (AP)
Zydrunas Ilgauskas never got off the bench during his first attempt at history. Given another chance, Cavaliers coach Mike Brown assured it will happen. Ilgauskas will become Cleveland's all-time leader in games played when he enters Wednesday's game at home against Phoenix. He currently shares the record of 723 games with Cleveland general manager Danny Ferry.

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)