He already has a couple nicknames. "Pike" for one. The "Polish Rifle" for another, and judging by a fan poll on Huskers.com, maybe Eric Piatkowski should have a third nickname.
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Via Fanster
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June 26, 2009
Photo credit: Arizona Republic
It’s a credit to the Phoenix Suns organization that most basketball fans in the Valley are shaking their heads in confusion today.
For what they’re experiencing is something most other cities have to endure far more often - an NBA team at the crossroads, its successful past receding in the rear view mirror [...]
Via The Sporting Blog
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June 26, 2009
OK, maybe making it sound like Steve Nash betrayed Shaquille O'Neal in some way is stretching it a bit, but FanHouse reports that it was Nash who asked for a trade of the player we're now calling The Big Witness.
"I think he told him [Kerr] that if O'Neal was there, he wouldn't be around much longer," said the NBA source who requested his name not be used...
Via King James Gospel
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June 28, 2009
On Thursday, the day of the NBA draft, two blockbuster trades were made in the Eastern Confrence. The Cavaliers acquired Shaquille O’Neal from the Phoenix Suns for Ben Wallace, Sasha Pavlovic, a 2010 second round pick and cash considerations. The other major swap made on draft day was the Orlando Magic sending Rafer Alston, Courtney [...]
Via With Leather
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June 26, 2009
The addition of Shaquille O’Neal to the Cleveland Cavaliers obviously overshadows the subtraction of same from the Phoenix Suns. And now a report from Tim Povtak on Fanhouse indicates that the influence of Suns point guard Steve Nash was one of the primary reasons Phoenix pulled the trigger on the five-player deal that sent Shaq [...]
Via The Big Lead
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June 26, 2009
The Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors are considering a deal that would send Amare Stoudemire to Golden State in exchange for double-doubling big man Andiris Biedrins and the rights to yesterday’s first round pick Stephen Curry.
Two issues are reportedly a concern.
The Warriors are reluctant to give up Curry. He’s irrelevant to the money part [...]
Via MSNBC
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June 26, 2009
PHOENIX (AP) -By unloading 325-pound Shaquille O'Neal and his equally massive contract, the Phoenix Suns made it clear they are no longer tweaking.
Via Inside Bay Area
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June 28, 2009
IT'S A DEAL THE Warriors would regret, despite the star power they would receive, yet it clings to life even after Don Nelson's clever and highly visible attempt to blow it up.
Via Inside Hoops
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June 26, 2009
Phoenix Suns star forward/center Amar’e Stoudemire (I’m still getting used to typing the apostrophe in his first name) posted what I assume is a joke on Twitter around 3:30 p.m. ET on Friday, posting: “Breaking News! Amar’e Stoudemire to the Lakers!!”
While the Suns did just trade Shaquille O’Neal to the Cleveland Cavaliers and have reportedly [...]
Via FanHouse
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June 26, 2009
by Matt SteinmetzFiled under: Cavaliers, Hawks, Knicks, Magic, Spurs, Wizards, NBA Draft, NBA TransactionsThere was a lot of activity in the NBA this week, and we're not just talking about the draft. Some of the NBA's big names and better teams were in on it.Here's a quick look at the trades that went down and what they mean:The Deal: Phoenix sends Shaquille O'Neal...
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June 26, 2009
The one thing constant in the NBA is change and that changed swept over the organization when the Suns traded away center Shaquille O?Neal to the Cavaliers for center Ben Wallace, swingman Sasha Pavlocic, cash considerations and a second-round pick.
Via The Nest
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June 27, 2009
Anthony E. M. asked: Here is my guess….
2009:
Steve Nash - NEW YORK KNICKS - Has the luxury to opt out of his contract as stated by his contract w. Phoenix before it officially expires in 2010. Seeing all the negative changes done by the franchise I see it as foolish if he doesn’t leave. The [...]
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