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USA Basketball finds new home base in Arizona
USA Basketball is moving its headquarters from Colorado Springs, Colo. to the Phoenix suburb of Glendale, adding to the city's growing roster of sports facilities.

USA Basketball moving to Arizona (AP)
USA Basketball is moving its headquarters from Colorado Springs, Colo. to the Phoenix suburb of Glendale, adding to the city's growing roster of sports facilities. The Glendale City Council on Tuesday approved a memorandum of understanding for the project, which will include USA Basketball's executive offices, a multi-court training facility and a 150-room hotel.

Kirilenko stuffs Shaq as Jazz end skid (AP)

Carlos Boozer had 21 points and 15 rebounds, Andrei Kirilenko added 19 points and two big blocks in the fourth quarter, and the Utah Jazz snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the Phoenix Suns 109-97 Monday night. C.J. Miles scored a season-high 21 points and Brevin Knight had six assists and 12 points, going 6-for-7 from the floor as the Jazz got the Suns in foul trouble and pulled away in...

KG suspended 1 game; Shaq fined $25K
Boston Celtics star Kevin Garnett has been suspended for one game and Phoenix center Shaquille O'Neal has been fined $25,000 for separate incidents over the weekend. Garnett was penalized for hitting Milwaukee's Andrew Bogut in the face near the end of Saturday's game. Garnett will sit out Tuesday night when the Celtics host the New York Knicks. O'Neal was fined for verbally abusing an official and failing to leave the court quickly after being ejected Sunday night against Detroit.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/456550686" height="1" width="1"/

Garnett suspended 1 game, Shaq fined (AP)
Boston Celtics star Kevin Garnett has been suspended for one game and Phoenix center Shaquille O'Neal has been fined $25,000 for separate incidents over the weekend. Garnett was penalized for hitting Milwaukee's Andrew Bogut in the face near the end of Saturday's game. Garnett will sit out Tuesday night when the Celtics host the New York Knicks.

Suns top Pistons despite Shaq's ejection (AP)

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

Shaq thrown out for flagrant foul
Shaquille O'Neal was ejected from Sunday night's game between the Phoenix Suns and Detroit Pistons for a flagrant foul. The call came with 5:19 left in the second quarter when Rodney Stuckey went up for a layup and O'Neal sent the Pistons' player chest-first onto the court. The flagrant foul two, which is an automatic ejection, was upheld after a review by the officials. O'Neal stayed on the court to argue vehemently before finally leaving.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/455533689" height="1" width="1"/

Suns C O'Neal ejected vs. Pistons (AP)
Shaquille O'Neal was ejected from Sunday night's game between the Phoenix Suns and Detroit Pistons for a flagrant foul. The call came with 5:19 left in the second quarter when Rodney Stuckey went up for a layup and O'Neal sent the Pistons' player chest-first onto the court. The flagrant foul two, which is an automatic ejection, was upheld after a review by the officials.

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

Rockets-Suns suspensions: Alston, Barnes, Nash
The NBA has suspended Steve Nash and Matt Barnes of Phoenix and Rafer Alston of Houston for their roles in a fight.

Nash, Alston, Barnes suspended for fight
The NBA has suspended Steve Nash and Matt Barnes of Phoenix and Rafer Alston of Houston for their roles in a fight. Alston and Barnes were suspended for two games without pay and Nash for one. The league also fined Shaquille O'Neal $35,000 and Tracy McGrady $25,000 on Friday for their actions during the Rockets' 94-82 win in Phoenix on Wednesday. Barnes knocked back Alston with his shoulder late in the third quarter, and Alston charged him.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/453304394" height="1" width="1"/

Barbosa leaves Suns after mother dies
Phoenix Suns guard Leandro Barbosa returned to Brazil after his mother died. He flew to his hometown of Sao Paulo late Thursday after learning of the death of his mother, Ivete Barbosa. Team officials are not sure when Barbosa will return. His mother had been ill, and he missed two weeks of training camp because she was hospitalized. The Suns play the Kings on Friday night in Sacramento.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/453304395" height="1" width="1"/

Nash, Barnes, Alston suspended for fight (AP)
The NBA has suspended Steve Nash and Matt Barnes of Phoenix and Rafer Alston of Houston for their roles in a fight. Alston and Barnes were suspended for two games without pay and Nash for one. The league also fined Shaquille O'Neal $35,000 and Tracy McGrady $25,000 on Friday for their actions during the Rockets' 94-82 win in Phoenix on Wednesday.

Barbosa leaves Suns after mother dies (AP)
Phoenix Suns guard Leandro Barbosa returned to Brazil after his mother died. He flew to his hometown of Sao Paulo late Thursday after learning of the death of his mother, Ivete Barbosa. Team officials are not sure when Barbosa will return. His mother had been ill, and he missed two weeks of training camp because she was hospitalized.

Rockets win game marked by skirmish (AP)

Tracy McGrady snapped out of a slump to score 22 of his 27 points in the second half Wednesday night, and the Houston Rockets beat the Phoenix Suns 94-82 in a game that featured a scoring landmark for Shaquille O'Neal and a skirmish that drew two ejections and seven technical fouls. McGrady, 1-for-16 shooting in his previous two games, made 11 of 18 shots, going 9-of-14 in the second half as the...

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

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

Barbosa helps Suns hold off Grizzlies (AP)

Leandro Barbosa scored 16 of his team-high 27 points in the fourth quarter, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with 43.8 seconds left, and the Phoenix Suns withstood a furious fourth-quarter rally to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 107-102 on Monday night. The Grizzlies had rallied from a 17-point third-quarter deficit and led 102-100 on Rudy Gay's dunk off an offensive rebound with 1:30 remaining.

Shaq returns to lead Suns past Bucks (AP)

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

Thumb injury sidelines Hinrich
Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich needs surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb and will miss up to three months. The injury occurred during Chicago's 100-83 victory over Phoenix on Friday. Hinrich, making his first start, was injured in the third quarter and left the game with five points, five assists and five steals. The Bulls initially called it a sprain, but an exam before Saturday night's game against Cleveland revealed a torn ulnar collateral ligament.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/446970043" height="1" width="1"/

Suns rest Shaq in 100-83 loss to Bulls (AP)

Reserve Ben Gordon scored 23 points, rookie Derrick Rose had 18 points, six assists and several dazzling plays, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Phoenix Suns 100-83 on Friday night. The Suns played without Shaquille O'Neal, who got the night off as part of a plan to rest him periodically throughout the season.

Shaq rests, gets second game of back-to-back off
Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O'Neal got the night off against the Chicago Bulls on Friday night, part of a plan to rest him periodically throughout the season.

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

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

Suns' Tucker to miss about 4 weeks (AP)
Phoenix Suns swingman Alando Tucker had arthroscopic knee surgery Tuesday and is expected to be sidelined about four weeks. Team physician Thomas Carter removed loose material from his left kneecap, the Suns said. Tucker, in his second season, has not been part of new coach Terry Porter's regular rotation.

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

Paul's near triple-double powers Hornets (AP)
Chris Paul had 20 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds and the New Orleans Hornets held off a rally, then pulled away to beat Phoenix 108-95 Thursday night and spoil the home debut of new Suns coach Terry Porter. The Hornets, who never trailed, improved to 2-0 on the heels of a season-opening victory at Golden State on Wednesday night.

Celtics exercise Rondo option for 2009-10
The Boston Celtics exercised the fourth-year option on 22-year-old guard Rajon Rondo on Friday. He averaged 10.6 points and 5.1 assists last season, when the Celtics' won their 17th NBA Championship. The former Kentucky Wildcat is entering his third season in the NBA. The 6-foot-1 guard was acquired by Boston in a draft-night trade from the Phoenix Suns.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/438326815" height="1" width="1"/

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

Knicks' D'Antoni unsure what to expect (AP)
Mike D'Antoni went to work Tuesday in cold, rainy conditions -- an especially miserable day for someone who never bothered with an umbrella in recent years. If he doesn't miss life in Phoenix yet, well, he might very soon. D'Antoni opens his first season as coach of the New York Knicks on Wednesday against Miami not knowing what to expect from a team for the first time in four years.

Suns change style, hope defense improves (AP)

The delightful, if ultimately unsuccessful, breakneck style of the Phoenix Suns is history. That's probably just as well, because an aging Shaquille O'Neal enters his first full season at the center of Phoenix's game. New coach Terry Porter will take a few fast breaks, but his area of concern is at the other end of the court.

Suns' Stoudemire dislocates left pinky (AP)

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

'Melo victorious in Syracuse homecoming (AP)

As soon as he was introduced to an ovation that shook the teflon roof of the Carrier Dome, the night belonged to Carmelo Anthony and the Denver Nuggets. Anthony, who as a freshman led Syracuse to the 2003 NCAA championship, wowed his adoring fans with 14 first-half points and the Nuggets remained unbeaten in the preseason with a 94-91 victory over the Phoenix Suns.

Suns G Nash sprains right ankle (AP)

Grant Hill made an 18-foot jump shot with 5.6 seconds left and the Phoenix Suns beat the Atlanta Hawks 102-100 in a preseason game Wednesday night. "I thought it was going to be 120 or something the way it was in the first half," Suns coach Terry Porter said of the game which Phoenix led 59-58 at halftime.

Nash leaves preseason game with sprained ankle
Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash left Wednesday night's preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks after spraining his right ankle. Nash was injured late in the first half and was not expected to return, according to the Suns. Nash limped and grimaced as he left the court. No details of the injury were immediately available. The Suns were without center Shaquille O'Neal, who was just resting, according to coach Terry Porter.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/422123997" height="1" width="1"/

Suns G Nash sprains right ankle (AP)
Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash left Wednesday night's preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks after spraining his right ankle. Nash was injured late in the first half and was not expected to return, according to the Suns. Nash limped and grimaced as he left the court. No details of the injury were immediately available.

Stein: Suns adjusting to new game plan
These aren't your run-and-gun Phoenix Suns anymore, but who are they, exactly? This season will be an identity search for the aging Suns, writes Marc Stein.

Nuggets win outdoor game over Suns (AP)
Whether it was the wind, the temperature or just a different environment to play in, the NBA's first outdoor game in more than three decades was an offensive struggle. The Denver Nuggets beat the Phoenix Suns 77-72 on Saturday night in the exhibition game billed as "NBA Outdoors!" at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.

Nuggets win without injured Anthony (AP)

The Denver Nuggets' preseason opener was a breeze. Next, they'll face a gust. The Nuggets dispatched the Minnesota Timberwolves 118-95 on Friday night, as reserve J.R. Smith finished with 21 points and Chris Andersen grabbed 11 boards. Now, they're off to Indian Wells, Calif., to play the Phoenix Suns on Saturday in the NBA's first outdoor basketball game in more than 35 years.

Suns, Nuggets get ready for outdoor game (AP)
Phoenix Suns coach Terry Porter said all his team and the Denver Nuggets have to do to prepare for the first outdoor game in modern NBA history is to revert to when they first picked up a basketball. "You just go back to your childhood days of playing outside, taking in the wind consideration for the jump shots in the corner," the first-year coach joked as his team began a shootaround Friday on a...

Barnes' 21 points lead Suns past Jazz (AP)

Matt Barnes scored 21 points and Alando Tucker added 19 as the Phoenix Suns beat the Utah Jazz 96-89 on Thursday night. The Suns, who didn't make a 3-pointer in their opening loss to Atlanta on Wednesday, went 9-of-21 from beyond the arc against Utah (1-1) and didn't trail after the opening minutes of the first quarter.

Hawks spoil Porter's debut with Suns (AP)

Marvin Williams scored 19 points, Josh Smith had 18 and the Atlanta Hawks spoiled Terry Porter's debut as Phoenix coach, rallying to beat the Suns 100-96 Wednesday night. It was the second victory in two exhibition games for the Hawks, who also defeated Orlando on Monday. Williams and Smith got lots of offensive support.

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

D'Antoni has Knicks off and running (AP)
Mike D'Antoni stood near the sideline Tuesday with arms folded, smiling as he watched players speed by during full-court drills. At that moment, he might've been the only one in the gym enjoying himself. D'Antoni's New York Knicks are going to play fast, just like his Phoenix teams did for the past 4 1/2 seasons.

Suns sign young European PG to multiyear deal
The Phoenix Suns have signed Slovenian point guard Goran Dragic to a multiyear contract and say he will play for the team this season. The Suns acquired rights to the quick, sharp-shooting 22-year-old left-hander in a draft-day trade with the San Antonio Spurs. The contract is for three years with a team option for a fourth. The Suns see the 6-foot-3, 190-pound European as a backup and eventual replacement for 34-year-old Steve Nash.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/400905322" height="1" width="1"/

Suns sign Dragic to multiyear deal
The Phoenix Suns have signed Slovenian point guard Goran Dragic to a multiyear contract and the team says he will play for the team this season. The Suns acquired the rights to the 22-year-old left-hander in a draft-day trade with the San Antonio Spurs.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/400326153" height="1" width="1"/

Suns sign Slovenian PG Dragic (AP)
The Phoenix Suns have signed Slovenian point guard Goran Dragic to a multiyear contract and the team says he will play for the team this season. The Suns acquired the rights to the 22-year-old left-hander in a draft-day trade with the San Antonio Spurs.

Magic F Garrity retires after 10 seasons (AP)
Orlando Magic forward Pat Garrity is retiring from the NBA. Garrity played 10 pro seasons -- nine with the Magic -- after spending his rookie year with the Phoenix Suns. He appeared in 513 games for Orlando, second most in franchise history. The 32-year-old player from Notre Dame was a free agent after last season.

735 days: Shaq puts definite date on retirement
Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O'Neal will retire at the end of his contract.

Phoenix prosecutor wants Donaghy's federal files
A Phoenix prosecutor is seeking the federal files in the investigation of disgraced ex-NBA official Tim Donaghy, who was sentenced in July to 15 months in prison in a gambling scandal.

Phoenix prosecutor seeks Donaghy files (AP)
A Phoenix prosecutor is seeking the federal files in the investigation of disgraced ex-NBA official Tim Donaghy, who was sentenced in July to 15 months in prison in a gambling scandal. In sentencing Donaghy, the judge said he'd let the sport down by taking thousands of dollars from a professional gambler in exchange for inside tips on games -- including ones he refereed.

Suns ship Strawberry to Rockets for Singletary
The Phoenix Suns traded guard D.J. Strawberry to the Houston Rockets on Monday for rookie guard Sean Singletary.

Suns trade G Strawberry to Rockets (AP)
The Phoenix Suns traded guard D.J. Strawberry to the Houston Rockets on Monday for rookie guard Sean Singletary. "Sean gives us depth at the point guard spot," Suns general manager Steve Kerr said. "We like his instincts and his ability to run a team. He also puts a lot of pressure on the ball." Singletary was the 42nd overall pick in the 2008 draft by the Sacramento Kings, who quickly sent him along...

Shaq's wife says couple has reconciled
The wife of Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O'Neal says the couple's marriage is on the mend. Shaunie O'Neal says she and her husband plan to put a stop their divorce proceedings before leaving Florida next week. She said Thursday that "it will be officially off in a few days." Shaquille O'Neal filed for divorce in Miami-Dade Circuit Court last September, after nearly five years of marriage. The couple has six children.

Shaq's wife says couple has reconciled (AP)
The wife of Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O'Neal said Thursday that her marriage to the NBA star is on the mend. During an interview about the launch of her new video-sharing Web site, Shaunie O'Neal told The Associated Press that the couple plans to stop divorce proceedings soon. "Neither one of us could probably answer why we were getting one in the first place," Shaunie O'Neal said.

Skinner signs with revamped Clippers
Free-agent forward Brian Skinner, a first-round pick of the Los Angeles Clippers 10 years ago, signed with the team on Thursday. The Clippers reached a deal with the 6-foot-9, 255-pounder, who averaged 3.3 points and 3.6 rebounds in 66 games for the Phoenix Suns last season. Terms were not announced. "Brian Skinner is a veteran NBA player who will give us both size and depth in the middle," Clippers general manager Elgin Baylor said in a statement.

Ex-1st rounder Skinner rejoins Clippers (AP)
Free-agent forward Brian Skinner, a first-round pick of the Los Angeles Clippers 10 years ago, signed with the team on Thursday. The Clippers reached a deal with the 6-foot-9, 255-pounder, who averaged 3.3 points and 3.6 rebounds in 66 games for the Phoenix Suns last season. Terms were not announced. "Brian Skinner is a veteran NBA player who will give us both size and depth in the middle," Clippers...

Matt Barnes agree to one-year deal with Sun
Well-traveled sharpshooter Matt Barnes signed a one-year contract with the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. The 6-foot-7 forward spent the last two seasons with the Golden State Warriors, averaging 8.5 points and 4.5 rebounds. His best season came in 2006-07, when he averaged 9.8 points and 4.6 rebounds, then had 11.1 points and 5.7 rebounds in 11 playoff games. Barnes, 28, joins his sixth team since leaving UCLA.

Suns sign F Barnes to 1-year deal (AP)
Well-traveled sharpshooter Matt Barnes signed a one-year contract with the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. The 6-foot-7 forward spent the last two seasons with the Golden State Warriors, averaging 8.5 points and 4.5 rebounds. His best season came in 2006-07, when he averaged 9.8 points and 4.6 rebounds, then had 11.1 points and 5.7 rebounds in 11 playoff games.

Reports: Suns to sign free-agent forward Barnes
The Phoenix Suns will reportedly sign former Warrior Matt Barnes on Monday.

D'Antoni watches Knicks top Suns
It didn't take long for Mike D'Antoni to lose his loyalty to the Phoenix Suns. All it took was an NBA Summer League victory Friday by the coach's New York Knicks over the Suns to do the trick. "It's already canceled out," D'Antoni said after the Knicks' 85-80 win on Friday. "I've moved on." D'Antoni, who went 253-136 in five seasons with the Suns, hasn't coached his new club yet - leaving summer league duties to assistant coach Phil Weber.

Knicks' victory over Suns helps D'Antoni 'move on'
It didn't take long for Mike D'Antoni to lose his loyalty to the Phoenix Suns.

Heat sign F James Jones to 5-year deal (AP)
James Jones has signed a five-year contract with the Miami Heat, giving the swingman an opportunity to play for his hometown team starting next season. Jones, a South Florida native who played at the University of Miami, made 291 shots from 3-point range over the past three seasons while playing for Phoenix and Portland.

Stanford's Lopez twins go separate ways (AP)
After years of honing their basketball skills together, Brook and Robin Lopez are going their separate ways in the NBA. The twin 7-footers who starred at Stanford the last two seasons were both first-round draft picks Thursday night, with Brook going 10th overall to New Jersey and Robin 15th to Phoenix.

Shaq loses another badge for rap about Kobe
Shaquille O'Neal's raunchy rap in which he mocked former teammate Kobe Bryant is costing him another of his lawman badges. Bedford County Sheriff Mike Brown said Wednesday that he has asked the Phoenix Suns center to return a badge he was given for his work with the southwest Virginia county's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

Shaq to lose another police badge (AP)
Shaquille O'Neal's raunchy rap in which he mocked former teammate Kobe Bryant is costing him another of his lawman badges. Bedford County Sheriff Mike Brown said Wednesday that he has asked the Phoenix Suns center to return a badge he was given for his work with the southwest Virginia county's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

Shaq gets slapped by sheriff for Kobe rap
Shaquille O'Neal will lose his special deputy's badge in Maricopa County because of language he used in a rap video that mocks former teammate Kobe Bryant. Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio said the Phoenix Suns center's use of a racially derogatory word and other foul language left him no choice. Arpaio made Shaq a special deputy in January and promoted him to colonel of his largely ceremonial posse earlier this month.

Shaq takes swipe at Kobe in rap (AP)
Just in case anybody had forgotten that Kobe Bryant has never won an NBA title without Shaquille O'Neal, the big man sent out a reminder. The Phoenix Suns center can be seen rapping that "Kobe couldn't do without me" in a video posted online at celebrity news and gossip site TMZ.com During the two-minute video, a grinning O'Neal lurches through an improvised rap in which he skewers the Lakers'...

Suns complete coaching staff for Porter
The Phoenix Suns hired Alvin Gentry, Bill Cartwright, Dan Majerle and Igor Kokoskov as assistant coaches to Terry Porter. Gentry, a 29-year coaching veteran, is the lone holdover from Mike D'Antoni's staff. Gentry will return for his fifth season with the Suns. Majerle, a former Suns player who is in the team's Ring of Honor, hasn't coached before. He had been a Suns broadcast analyst for the past four seasons.

Suns add 3 to complete coaching staff for Porter
The Phoenix Suns hired Alvin Gentry, Bill Cartwright, Dan Majerle and Igor Kokoskov as assistant coaches to Terry Porter.

Majerle among Porter's staff with Suns (AP)
The Phoenix Suns hired Alvin Gentry, Bill Cartwright, Dan Majerle and Igor Kokoskov as assistant coaches to Terry Porter. Gentry, a 29-year coaching veteran, is the lone holdover from Mike D'Antoni's staff. Gentry will return for his fifth season with the Suns. Majerle, a former Suns player who is in the team's Ring of Honor, hasn't coached before.

Bulls introduce Del Negro as new coach
Vinny Del Negro realizes he won't win over fans until he wins a few games, so the Chicago Bulls' new coach understands the skepticism given his track record. After all, there is none. The Bulls introduced Del Negro at a news conference Wednesday, ending a seven-week search in which they tried to lure Mike D'Antoni from the Phoenix Suns and discussed a return engagement with Doug Collins. Instead, they wound up with someone who has never coached and a long line of skeptics in Chicago.

Suns introduce new coach Porter
The Phoenix Suns have introduced Terry Porter as their new coach. The 45-year-old Porter comes to the Suns from the Detroit Pistons, where he served as an assistant coach. His hiring ends a monthlong search for a successor to Mike D'Antoni, who left last month to coach the New York Knicks. Suns general manager Steve Kerr, who was a teammate of Porter on the San Antonio Spurs, said the former point guard is a strong leader and communicator.

Sunny days ahead for Porter
Terry Porter talks with FSN about his new job as head coach of the Phoenix Suns. Porter served as an assistant coach for the Detroit Pistons last season.

Suns introduce new coach Terry Porter
The Phoenix Suns have introduced Terry Porter as their new coach. The 45-year-old Porter comes to the Suns from the Detroit Pistons, where he served as an assistant coach. His hiring ends a monthlong search for a successor to Mike D'Antoni, who left last month to coach the New York Knicks. Suns general manager Steve Kerr, who was a teammate of Porter on the San Antonio Spurs, said the former point guard is a strong leader and communicator.

Sunny day for Porter: Phoenix rolls out new coach
The Phoenix Suns have introduced Terry Porter as their new coach.

Suns tab Porter to be next coach
Terry Porter will be the Phoenix Suns' next coach, ending the club's monthlong search for a successor to Mike D'Antoni. Phoenix general manager Steve Kerr said Saturday he had agreed to terms with Porter, who was an assistant with the Detroit Pistons. The 45-year-old Porter played in the NBA for 17 seasons and teamed with Kerr in San Antonio. "He's got a great combination of leadership skills," Kerr said in a telephone interview. "He's a great communicator.

Sources: Suns to name Porter next head coach
Multiple sources told ESPN's Stephen A. Smith that Terry Porter is the new coach of the Phoenix Suns.

Sources: With Collins out, Bulls look at Del Negro
NBA coaching sources told ESPN.com on Friday that Phoenix Suns assistant general manager Vinny Del Negro is getting serious consideration for the job that was widely presumed to be going to Collins for the second time.

Budenholzer, Porter, Turner, Corbin pegged by Suns
The search for a replacement for Phoenix coach Mike D'Antoni apparently is down to four candidates. While Suns general manager Steve Kerr didn't call them finalists, he praised the four individually and said all remained under consideration. The last of the group, San Antonio Spurs assistant Mike Budenholzer, was interviewed Tuesday, one day after Detroit Pistons assistant Terry Porter had his second interview for the job.

Suns to interview Pistons assistant Porter again
Terry Porter is expected to be interviewed for a second time by the Phoenix Suns later this week. Porter joined Detroit Pistons coaches and players at their practice facility on Saturday, the day after the Boston Celtics eliminated them in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals. The Suns have been searching for a head coach since Mike D'Antoni resigned to lead the New York Knicks.

Suns to give second interview to Pistons' Porter
Terry Porter is expected to be interviewed for a second time by the Phoenix Suns later this week.

Porter, Suns expected to meet again (AP)
Terry Porter is expected to be interviewed for a second time by the Phoenix Suns later this week. Porter joined Detroit Pistons coaches and players at their practice facility on Saturday, the day after the Boston Celtics eliminated them in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals. The Suns have been searching for a head coach since Mike D'Antoni resigned to lead the New York Knicks.

Richardson glad to be back with D'Antoni (AP)
Quentin Richardson hears the question all the time: How long will it take Mike D'Antoni to change the fortunes of the New York Knicks? Richardson has history on the side of his answer. He was with Phoenix for D'Antoni's first season there, the 2004-05 campaign in which the Suns went from an 29-win team to a 62-win club that reached the Western Conference finals -- one of the biggest turnarounds in...

Suns to interview Rockets' assistant Turner
The Phoenix Suns will interview Houston Rockets assistant Elston Turner as a replacement for former head coach Mike D'Antoni. The interview will be next week, the team said Friday. The 48-year-old Turner has been an assistant to coach Rick Adelman for 11 years with Portland, Sacramento and Houston. Turner joins Terry Porter and Mark Jackson as candidates. Porter, a Detroit Pistons' assistant and former head coach at Milwaukee, was interviewed by Suns general manager Steve Kerr on Tuesday.

Suns to interview Rockets asst. Turner (AP)
The Phoenix Suns will interview Houston Rockets assistant Elston Turner as a replacement for former head coach Mike D'Antoni. The interview will be next week, the team said Friday. The 48-year-old Turner has been an assistant to coach Rick Adelman for 11 years with Portland, Sacramento and Houston. Turner joins Terry Porter and Mark Jackson as candidates.

Fantasy Extra: In the Knick of time
Mike D'Antoni going from Phoenix to New York will have Fantasy implications in both The Big Apple and the desert. Our Sergio Gonzalez analyzes the changes both teams will face in his latest Fantasy Extra.

Fantasy Extra: In the Knick of time
Mike D'Antoni going from Phoenix to New York will have Fantasy implications in both The Big Apple and the desert. Our Sergio Gonzalez analyzes the changes both teams will face in his latest Fantasy Extra.

Fantasy Extra: In the Knick of time
Mike D'Antoni going from Phoenix to New York will have Fantasy implications in both The Big Apple and the desert. Our Sergio Gonzalez analyzes the changes both teams will face in his latest Fantasy Extra.

Fantasy Extra: In the Knick of time
Mike D'Antoni going from Phoenix to New York will have Fantasy implications in both The Big Apple and the desert. Our Sergio Gonzalez analyzes the changes both teams will face in his latest Fantasy Extra.

Fantasy Extra: In the Knick of time
Mike D'Antoni going from Phoenix to New York will have Fantasy implications in both The Big Apple and the desert. Our Sergio Gonzalez analyzes the changes both teams will face in his latest Fantasy Extra.

Fantasy Extra: In the Knick of time
Mike D'Antoni going from Phoenix to New York will have Fantasy implications in both The Big Apple and the desert. Our Sergio Gonzalez analyzes the changes both teams will face in his latest Fantasy Extra.

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Pistons assistant Porter interviews for Suns' job
The Phoenix Suns have begun their coaching search in earnest by interviewing Detroit Pistons assistant coach Terry Porter.





Kerr: No 'huge rush' to hire new Suns coach
There is "no big rush" to hire a new coach for the Phoenix Suns, the team's general manager said Monday. Steve Kerr said he plans a thorough search that includes people with teams still in the NBA playoffs. "We're going to make sure we cover our bases," he said. "There's not a huge rush because we're not one of five or six teams out there looking for someone, so we don't feel like we're competing with other people.

Kerr: Suns in 'no rush' to replace coach D'Antoni
There is "no big rush" to hire a new coach for the Phoenix Suns, the team's general manager said Monday.

Suns in "no big rush" to hire new coach (AP)
There is "no big rush" to hire a new coach for the Phoenix Suns, the team's general manager said Monday. Steve Kerr said he plans a thorough search that includes people with teams still in the NBA playoffs. "We're going to make sure we cover our bases," he said. "There's not a huge rush because we're not one of five or six teams out there looking for someone, so we don't feel like we're competing...

Reports: Knicks, Bulls continue tug of war for D'Antoni
Chicago Bulls club chairman Jerry Reinsdorf will meet with the Phoenix Suns' Mike D'Antoni this weekend in Phoenix even as general manager John Paxson ponders other coaching candidates, The Chicago Tribune reported Saturday.

D'Antoni accepts offer to coach Knicks
Mike D'Antoni has agreed to coach the New York Knicks, bringing his entertaining offensive style from the Phoenix Suns to a team coming off one of the worst seasons in franchise history.

Source: D'Antoni to become Knicks coach (AP)

Mike D'Antoni is set to become coach of the New York Knicks, bringing his entertaining offensive style from the Phoenix Suns to a team coming off one of the worst seasons in its history. A person within the NBA told The Associated Press on Saturday that the Suns coach has accepted an offer from the Knicks.

Nash expects D'Antoni back with Suns
Despite rampant speculation that Mike D'Antoni is headed to Chicago or New York, Phoenix point guard Steve Nash expects his coach to be back on the Suns' bench next season. Beyond that, the two-time NBA MVP had little to say about the Suns' ongoing coaching saga during a charity appearance Friday. "This is the last thing I'm going to say about our coaching situation: Mike's my coach," Nash said. "So I expect to see Mike back here next year.

Nash expects D'Antoni to stay with Suns (AP)
Despite rampant speculation that Mike D'Antoni is headed to Chicago or New York, Phoenix point guard Steve Nash expects his coach to be back on the Suns' bench next season. Beyond that, the two-time NBA MVP had little to say about the Suns' ongoing coaching saga during a charity appearance Friday. "This is the last thing I'm going to say about our coaching situation: Mike's my coach," Nash said.

Reports: Bulls, Knicks to make pitch for D'Antoni
Mike D'Antoni may be close to leaving Phoenix.

D'Antoni's going to have plenty of options
Even if Mike D'Antoni has worn out his welcome in Phoenix, Peter Vecsey says he's going to have plenty of suitors for his services.

Spurs down 0-2 for first time since 2001 (AP)

Consecutive third-quarter breakdowns. Tough nights for their top players. And now, an 0-2 deficit to a young and athletic team. It's all happening to the San Antonio Spurs, the defending NBA champions. The Spurs, who came into this series looking like their usual dominant selves after dispatching the Phoenix Suns in just five games, are struggling against the Hornets and searching for answers before...

Hornets try to contain Duncan again (AP)
Tim Duncan was annoyed, muttering after losing a ball out of bounds, and later staring at the floor with his hands on his hips after missing a foul shot. After averaging nearly 25 points and 14 rebounds in five playoff games against the Phoenix Suns, Duncan did little right for the Spurs in Game 1 at New Orleans on Saturday night.

West leads Hornets over Spurs 101-82 (AP)
Tim Duncan was annoyed, muttering after losing a ball out of bounds, and later staring at the floor with his hands on his hips after missing a foul shot. After averaging nearly 25 points and 14 rebounds in five playoff games against the Phoenix Suns, Duncan did little right for the Spurs in Game 1 at New Orleans on Saturday night.

Report: D'Antoni's future to be resolved next week
Mike D'Antoni's future as coach of the Phoenix Suns apparently won't be resolved until next week.

Spurs knock out Suns behind Parker's 31 (AP)

Tony Parker scored 31 points, Tim Duncan added 29 points and 17 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs advanced to the Western Conference semifinals with a 92-87 Game 5 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. The third-seeded Spurs will meet the No. 2 seed Hornets in a second-round series that begins Saturday at New Orleans.

Suns would be wise to keep D'Antoni in Phoenix
Shaq didn't help. The Suns lost early ... again. And Mike D'Antoni's future is now in doubt. Randy Hill looks at coaches on the hot seat.

Suns would be wise to keep D'Antoni in Phoenix
Avery Johnson is out in Dallas. Mike D'Antoni may be close behind in Phoenix. Randy Hill jumps on the NBA coaching carousel.

Suns GM refutes report D'Antoni won't be back
Phoenix Suns General Manager Steve Kerr denied a report Wednesday that Mike D'Antoni will not return as coach next season.

Suns GM Kerr says he wants D'Antoni back (AP)
The Phoenix Suns' window of opportunity to win an NBA title under coach Mike D'Antoni may have slammed shut with their first-round playoff loss to San Antonio. General manager Steve Kerr acknowledged differences with the coach but insisted on Wednesday he wants D'Antoni back for a fifth season with the Suns.

Will Suns' ouster signal complete overhaul?
The Spurs snuffed out the Suns again. Will the loss mean wholesale changes in Phoenix? Charley Rosen has the answer.

Hawks stun Celtics 97-92 to even series (AP)

Joe Johnson scored 35 points -- including 20 in the fourth quarter -- and the surprising Atlanta Hawks overcame two double-digit deficits to beat the Boston Celtics 97-92 on Monday night, evening the series at two games apiece. Johnson broke his previous career playoff high of 26 points when he played at Phoenix, and Josh Smith added 28 points and seven blocks.

Spurs, Suns looking at must-win Game 5 (AP)
For the Phoenix Suns, Tuesday's night Game 5 against San Antonio is a must-win. The Spurs, who get their second straight chance to finish off the Suns, are treating it that way, too. Even though the defending champions have a 3-1 series lead, they want to wrap it quickly and avoid a return trip to Phoenix.

Diaw stops Parker, sparks Suns in big win
Sure, Shaq helped the Suns down the Spurs and avoid elimination. But it was a super-sub who really lifted Phoenix, Randy Hill says.

Suns beat Spurs 105-86 to avoid sweep (AP)

A Frenchman put Phoenix on the brink of elimination, another brought the Suns back to life. Boris Diaw fell two assists shy of a triple-double Sunday and the Suns avoided a first-round sweep at the hands of San Antonio with a 105-86 rout of the Spurs. Diaw, starting in place of injured Grant Hill, had 20 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists in one of the best playoff performances of his career.

Suns' Grant Hill not playing in Game 4
Grant Hill of the Phoenix Suns will sit out Game 4 against San Antonio because of a nagging groin injury. Boris Diaw will take Hill's place in the starting lineup. Hill aggravated the injury late in the regular season and scored only 11 points in 68 minutes in the three games.

Groin sidelines Suns' Hill against Spurs in Game 4
Grant Hill of the Phoenix Suns will sit out Game 4 against San Antonio because of a nagging groin injury.

Suns F Hill to sit out Game 4 vs. Spurs (AP)
Grant Hill of the Phoenix Suns will sit out Game 4 against San Antonio because of a nagging groin injury. Boris Diaw will take Hill's place in the starting lineup. Hill aggravated the injury late in the regular season and scored only 11 points in 68 minutes in the three games.

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

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

Parker, Spurs dominate Suns in Game 3
Tony Parker had 41 points and 12 assists Friday as the Spurs spanked the Suns in Phoenix and took a 3-0 lead in their first-round series.

Spurs go for unexpected sweep of Suns (AP)
The San Antonio Spurs are reminding everyone again just how good they are. These are the defending NBA champions, a team that's won the title three times in the last five years. Now they can complete an unexpected first-round playoff sweep of the reeling Phoenix Suns with a victory here on Sunday. "We didn't expect to be up 3-0, obviously," the Spurs' Tim Duncan said.

Phoenix fans don't have sunny disposition
With a rout in Phoenix, Tony Parker and the Spurs seized a 3-0 lead on the Suns. Planet Orange is getting crushed, Randy Hill says.

Adande: Suns still looking for an identity
No longer the fun-and-gun Suns, Phoenix is now staring at an early exit, writes J.A. Adande.

LIVE: Follow Game 3 of Suns-Spurs series
The Sixers won big in Philly. So did the Mavs in Dallas. What's happening in Phoenix? Follow Game 3 of Suns-Spurs LIVE right here.

Suns' Hill wins Dumars trophy for sportsmanship
Grant Hill of the Phoenix Suns has won the Joe Dumars trophy for outstanding sportsmanship in the NBA, becoming the first player to earn the award twice.

D'Antoni: Suns still confident vs. Spurs (AP)
Phoenix coach Mike D'Antoni had some advice for despondent Suns fans ready to jump off buildings. "Go ahead and jump," he said. "We've got six million people here. We're fine. It's a little overcrowded anyway." Obviously he was joking, but D'Antoni is seriously confident despite his team being down 0-2 in the first-round series to their longtime nemesis, the San Antonio Spurs.

Phoenix looks to rally against San Antonio
With Phoenix trailing San Antonio two games to none, Suns coach Mike D'Antoni is trying to figure out what needs to change in Game 3 of the Western Conference playoff series. "I can't tell you that," D'Antoni said. "How about we just play better?" The Suns played well enough to build double-digit leads in each of the first two games but couldn't close the deal either time. In Game 1, San Antonio needed two late 3-pointers as it rallied for a 117-115 double-overtime victory.

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

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

Spurs rally past Suns
Michael Finley talks to FSN after San Antonio's 102-96 playoff win over Phoenix. Finley helped key a third-quarter rally that gave the Spurs a 2-0 lead in the first-round series.

Parker's 32 lift Spurs by Suns 102-96 (AP)

Tony Parker scored 32 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 102-96 victory over Phoenix in Game 2 on Tuesday night after the Suns gave away another double-digit, first-half lead. This time, the Spurs didn't need two overtimes and a few amazing shots to put away the Suns. The Spurs were down by as many as 14 in the first half before outscoring Phoenix 27-11 in the third quarter.

Spurs' Ginobili wins sixth man award
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili has won the NBA's sixth man award given to the league's best reserve. Ginobili led the Spurs in scoring, averaging a career-high 19.5 points with 4.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists. Ginobili came off the bench in 51 of the 74 games he played this season. The Spurs have a 1-0 lead over the Phoenix Suns in their best-of-seven first-round playoff series. Suns guard Leandro Barbosa won the award last year. Ginobli got 123 of 124 first-place votes.

Spurs' Ginobili wins NBA sixth man award (AP)
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili has won the NBA's sixth man award given to the league's best reserve. Ginobili led the Spurs in scoring, averaging a career-high 19.5 points with 4.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists. Ginobili came off the bench in 51 of the 74 games he played this season. The Spurs have a 1-0 lead over the Phoenix Suns in their best-of-seven first-round playoff series.

Suns regroup after 2OT loss to Spurs (AP)
For the Phoenix Suns, Sunday was for mourning. So said coach Mike D'Antoni the day after his team was on the losing end of a 117-115 double-overtime thriller against the San Antonio Spurs that saw the defending champions hit two clutch 3s and later the game-winning layup with less than 2 seconds left.

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

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

Rivalry renewed: Spurs open against Suns (AP)
It's a matchup that seemed destined for later in the playoffs. But in the hyper-competitive Western Conference, the third-seeded San Antonio Spurs and sixth-seeded Phoenix Suns will renew their rivalry in a first-round matchup. Last year, many thought their heated second-round series was the real finals.

Suns ready to take on Spurs in first round
The Phoenix Suns studied film of the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday. They probably didn't need to. The Suns are almost too familiar with the Spurs, who have eliminated them in three of their last four postseason appearances. The sixth-seeded Suns and third-seeded Spurs will renew their rivalry in Game 1 in San Antonio on Saturday afternoon. Game 2 is set for Tuesday, and the best-of-seven series shifts to the desert on April 25.

Suns ready to play Spurs in 1st round (AP)
The Phoenix Suns studied film of the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday. They probably didn't need to. The Suns are almost too familiar with the Spurs, who have eliminated them in three of their last four postseason appearances. The sixth-seeded Suns and third-seeded Spurs will renew their rivalry in Game 1 in San Antonio on Saturday afternoon.

Spurs wrap up No. 3 seed, will play Suns (AP)

The San Antonio Spurs wrapped up the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference playoffs in dominant fashion, routing the Utah Jazz 109-80 on Wednesday night. The Spurs will face the sixth-seeded Phoenix Suns in the first round. The Jazz will take on the Houston Rockets. The Spurs' win, coupled with Houston's victory earlier Wednesday evening, firmed up seeds 3-6 in the West, which were still up in the air...

Stoudemire, Suns eliminate Warriors (AP)

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

McGrady, Scola lead Rockets past Suns (AP)

The Houston Rockets keep playing short-handed and finding ways to win. Tracy McGrady had 22 points, six rebounds and seven assists, and Luis Scola added 19 points as the Rockets cruised to a 101-90 win over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night. McGrady sat out Wednesday's game against Seattle with a sore left shoulder and the Rockets won 103-80.

A Dream forever: Olajuwon monument revealed
The Houston Rockets unveiled a bronze monument honoring Hakeem Olajuwon before Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns.

Rockets unveil statue honoring Olajuwon (AP)
The Houston Rockets unveiled a bronze monument honoring Hakeem Olajuwon before Friday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Olajuwon, 45, nicknamed "The Dream," retired after the 2001-02 season as the NBA's all-time shot blocker (3,830). The 12-time All-Star was the league MVP in 1994 and led the Rockets to their only two championships, in '94 and '95.

Shaq starting to fit in nicely in Phoenix
As the Suns showed in pounding the Spurs, they've managed to integrate Shaq into their system. Charley Rosen stands corrected.

McGrady says he'll play against Suns
Houston Rockets guard Tracy McGrady will play against Phoenix on Friday night after missing Wednesday's game against Seattle with a sore left shoulder. But team officials said Rockets forward Shane Battier was questionable for the game with a bruised left foot and ankle. Battier played 18 minutes on Wednesday, then sat out most of the second half as the Rockets pulled away for a 103-80 victory. Houston is 53-25, one-half game ahead of Phoenix in the tight Western Conference standings.

McGrady says he'll play Friday with sore shoulder
Houston Rockets guard Tracy McGrady will play against Phoenix on Friday night after missing Wednesday's game against Seattle with a sore left shoulder.

Suns dominate 4th quarter, beat Spurs (AP)

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

Stoudemire helps Suns win without O'Neal (AP)

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

Shaq sits out game against Grizzlies due to hip
Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O'Neal sat out Tuesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies because of a right hip contusion. Teams officials said that O'Neal took a knee to the hip in the Suns' 105-98 loss against Dallas on Sunday. O'Neal, the 16-year veteran who was obtained earlier this season from the Miami Heat, averages 13.5 points and nine rebounds.

Shaq sits out against Grizzlies (AP)
Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O'Neal sat out Tuesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies because of a right hip contusion. Teams officials said that O'Neal took a knee to the hip in the Suns' 105-98 loss against Dallas on Sunday. O'Neal, the 16-year veteran who was obtained earlier this season from the Miami Heat, averages 13.5 points and nine rebounds.

Mavs rally from 13 down in 4th, top Suns (AP)

A hobbled Dirk Nowitzki brought the offense. Jason Kidd triggered the defense. The result was a fourth-quarter rally that may have saved the season for the Dallas Mavericks. Nowitzki scored 32 points and the Mavericks rallied from a 13 points down early in the fourth to stun the Phoenix Suns 105-98 on Sunday.

Mavs rally from 13 down in 4th, top Suns (AP)

A hobbled Dirk Nowitzki brought the offense. Jason Kidd triggered the defense. The result was a fourth-quarter rally that may have saved the season for the Dallas Mavericks. Nowitzki scored 32 points and the Mavericks rallied from a 13 points down early in the fourth to stun the Phoenix Suns 105-98 on Sunday.

McGrady's 35 lead Rockets by Blazers (AP)

Tracy McGrady scored 26 of his 35 points in the second half, and the Houston Rockets defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 95-88 Thursday night. The victory snapped a two-game losing streak for Houston. The Rockets, once atop the Western Conference with a 22-game winning streak, are currently in fifth place with the Phoenix Suns.

Nash leads Suns to rout of Timberwolves (AP)

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

Marion out for season with foot injury
Miami Heat forward Shawn Marion will miss the final seven games of the season because of a left foot injury. Marion has been sidelined with back spasms that forced him to sit out 11 of the past 12 games. He will undergo treatment and will not be able to participate in basketball activity for about 30 days. Marion appeared in 16 games for Miami after being acquired in early February as part of the trade that sent Shaquille O'Neal to the Phoenix Suns.

Suns rally vs. Nuggets; pull even with Lakers
Phoenix rallied against Denver to tie the Lakers for the Pacific lead, while the Nuggets lost ground to the Mavs in the wild West.

Nuggets outrun Suns, move into 8th (AP)

Carmelo Anthony grabbed two key rebounds and sank two free throws in the final 27 seconds, sending the Denver Nuggets past the Phoenix Suns 126-120 Tuesday night. The Nuggets pulled into eighth place in the ultra-competitive Western Conference playoff race, a half-game ahead of Golden State, which lost at San Antonio 116-92 Tuesday night.

Stoudemire's 41 rally Suns by Nuggets (AP)

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

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

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

Hamilton returns, leads Pistons by Cavs (AP)

Richard Hamilton returned to the lineup and scored 14 points, leading the Detroit Pistons to an 85-71 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night. The Cavs did, however, clinch a spot in the playoffs because the New Jersey Nets lost to the Phoenix Suns. LeBron James had a lackluster night with 13 points on 4-of-17 shooting with five assists and five turnovers.

Suns-Nets game delayed after Shaq rips down net
Shaquille O'Neal shredded a net on a basket while being fouled on a shot attempt on Saturday night, causing a nine-minute delay in the second quarter of the Phoenix Suns' game with the New Jersey Nets.

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

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

Sonics F Wilcox out for rest of season (AP)
Seattle SuperSonics forward Chris Wilcox will miss the remainder of the season with a dislocated finger on his right hand. Wilcox originally dislocated a joint on the little finger of his hand in a game at Phoenix on Jan. 3. He aggravated the injury against the Suns on March 19. The five-year veteran appeared in 62 games this season, averaging 13.4 points and seven rebounds in 28 minutes per game.

Duncan leads Spurs to fifth straight win (AP)

Tim Duncan had 26 points and 12 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs withstood a late rally from the Los Angeles Clippers for a 97-88 victory Wednesday night. It was the fifth straight victory for the Spurs, who are in fifth place in the Western Conference and have a 1 1/2 -game lead over the Phoenix Suns.

Garnett's 30 lift Celtics over Suns (AP)

Kevin Garnett scored 30 points, sinking the final two to an "M-V-P!" chant echoing through the new Boston Garden, and Paul Pierce had 12 of his 27 in the fourth quarter to lead the Celtics to a 117-97 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. Kendrick Perkins had 13 points and 10 rebounds, and Ray Allen had 14 points and eight assists for Boston, which snapped a two-game losing streak.

Pistons' OT win ends Suns' streak at 7 (AP)

The Detroit Pistons have been searching for reliable backups for All-Star guards Chauncey Billups and Richard Hamilton for years. They might have finally found them. With Hamilton sidelined with a sore hip, rookies Rodney Stuckey and Arron Afflalo stepped up to help the Pistons end Phoenix's seven-game winning streak with a 110-105 overtime victory Monday night.

F Wilcox, G Watson both out for Sonics (AP)
The slumping Seattle SuperSonics were without guard Earl Watson and forward Chris Wilcox again Monday night, leaving the Sonics with only 11 healthy players. Wilcox missed his third straight game with a sprained right pinkie, suffered last Wednesday night against Phoenix. Watson missed his fourth game of the season, being bothered of late by calf and finger injuries.

Injuries keep Hamilton, Dixon out against Suns
Detroit Pistons guards Richard Hamilton and Juan Dixon were sidelined for Monday night's game against the Phoenix Suns.

Pistons' Hamilton out with sore hip (AP)
Detroit Pistons guards Richard Hamilton and Juan Dixon were sidelined for Monday night's game against the Phoenix Suns. Hamilton, Detroit's leading scorer at 17.7 points per game, is sidelined with a sore left hip, while Dixon has a strained left calf. Arron Afflalo replaced Hamilton in the starting lineup, while Lindsey Hunter was expected to play for the first time since Jan.

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

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

Suns win fifth straight, beat Blazers (AP)

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

Suns overcome 27 TOs, win sixth straight (AP)

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

Suns are peeking through the clouds again
Things were bleak in Phoenix after the Shaq trade, but then the Big Fella dove into the crowd and everything changed, says Mike Kahn.

Suns rout Kings for fourth straight win (AP)
The Phoenix Suns sure look like they've figured out that Shaquille O'Neal thing. Amare Stoudemire had 30