SUNS RUMORS & GOSSIP

Here’s why Steve Nash is needed on the Knicks

Enter one Steve Nash. He’s experienced and is the epitome of a floor general the New York Knicks so desperately need. He clearly would not need to play 40 minutes a night with Lin coming in off of the bench. And Lin, who’s been quietly compared to Nash, would represent a great spark with fresh legs which is just what the doctor ordered.Picking up Nash would also solve T.M.P....
Via Shatter The Backboard  |  14 hours ago

Dan Majerle Nabs a Ball, Becomes a Robot

Former Phoenix Suns sharpshooter (and NBA Jam superstar) Dan Majerle took in the Diamondbacks/Giants game on Saturday from the pool suite out in the outifeld. As he was making himself a plate of food the D-Backs' Gerardo Parra hit a ground-rule double. Standing in the right-place at the right-time, Majerle makes the easy grab; then he proceeds to do a bizarre robot man reaction...
Via The Slanch Report  |  1 day ago

Nash, Rivers honored for being media-friendly

Suns point guard Steve Nash and Celtics head coach Doc Rivers were honored Monday by the Professional Basketball Writers Association for their cooperation with media and fans. Nash received the Magic Johnson Award, while Rivers won the Rudy Tomjonavich Award. Last year's winners were Kevin Durant of the Thunder and Jerry Sloan of the Jazz, respectively. The PBWA also honored...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  1 day ago

Dan Majerle made a one-handed catch on a ground-rule double while holding food

Dan Majerle was known as a sharpshooter during his days with the Phoenix Suns, but I think we’ve found an underrated part of his game: his hands. Majerle was hanging out in the center field area at Chase Field during the Diamondbacks-Giants game on Saturday when a ground-rule double from Gerardo Parra bounced over the wall. Majerle, holding a tray of food in one hand, snagged...
Via Larry Brown Sports  |  3 days ago
ABOOT TIME, EH?

Nash named GM of Canada Basketball

The current Phoenix Suns point guard was named the general manager of Canada Basketball's senior men's team on Tuesday. 

Via The Victory Formation  |  7 days ago

NBA Rumors: Phoenix Suns Among Teams Interested in Alonzo Gee

Multiple reports have circulated regarding the Phoenix Suns’ desire to acquire the services of Cavaliers free agent small forward Alonzo Gee. Late last week, Fox 8′s John Telich reported that “at least three teams” were interested in Gee with the Suns being joined by the Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons. Brendan Bowers of Stepien Rules followed this...
Via Waiting For Next Year  |  9 days ago

Suns interested in re-signing Lopez, Brooks

PHOENIX -- The Suns might lack some measure of control when it comes to retaining their superstar point guard this offseason, but they've got at least some control elsewhere. With center Robin Lopez and point guard Aaron Brooks restricted free agents, the Suns have the primary rights to both players, and indications are that they value both. Team president of basketball operations...
Via Fox Sports Arizona  |  12 days ago

Phoenix Suns Gorilla Punched in Face by Miami Heat Fan at Dave and Buster's

The Phoenix Suns will be sitting at home this postseason, but the team's mascot had some bigger fish to fry this past week. The famous Phoenix Suns gorilla was involved in an altercation at Dave and Buster's in Tempe, Ariz., on Tuesday, resulting in the mascot receiving a bloody nose, according to the Arizona Republic. The incident, which occurred at around 6:30 p.m., involved...
Via NESN.com  |  17 days ago
MONKEY BUSINESS

Heat fan punches Suns Gorilla in face

A man dressed as the Suns Gorilla was punched in the face by a Miami Heat fan at a Dave & Buster's after he playfully kicked the guy when the Heat fan wouldn't high-five him.

Via No Guts, No Glory  |  19 days ago

Steve Nash an unsung hero

Steve Nash will be a Hall of Famer when its all said and done. He has been the most consistent at his position for years. In case you didn’t know, Nash was originally drafted by the Suns in 1996, 15th overall. He didn’t play well for the Suns so they traded him to the Dallas
Via Shatter The Backboard  |  March 13, 2012
MAKES SENSE

Upton's presence flustered NBAers?

Swimsuit model Kate Upton sat courtside at Wednesday night's Suns-Thunder game and a look at the situational shooting stats of both teams indicates she may have been a distraction.

Via Sportress of Blogitude  |  March 08, 2012
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