Telfair barely played in 2011, and now is in a struggle with mid-camp arrival Ronnie Price, another veteran, outplaying him for the Suns' backup point-guard job.
Via Fox Sports Arizona
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December 16, 2011
PHOENIX -- First-year Phoenix Suns point guard Sebastian Telfair knows he's not expected to be Steve Nash. He's right, but that doesn't mean he won't try to be.
With the NBA's schedule shortened and condensed by the lockout, Telfair's role as backup point guard takes on an amplified importance, particularly in the Suns' fast-paced offense.
For years...
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December 18, 2011
In addition to the big brains on their basketball staff, the Phoenix Suns have the benefit of entering this lockout-inflicted season with a coach on the floor.
And it's not Steve Nash. Well, it sort of is, but not literally. For the record, I also wasn't referring to Grant Hill or some cockeyed notion of Dan Majerle coming out of retirement to bomb a few 3s in the fourth...
BIG APPLE BOUND?
Via Hardcourt Mayhem
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December 17, 2011
Reports indicate that Steve Nash could reunite with former coach Mike D'Antoni and former teammate Amar'e Stoudemire in New York next season.
Via AP on Fox
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December 16, 2011
Grant Hill says he could have chosen a bigger paycheck. He certainly could have gone to a team with a better shot at winning a championship.
In the end, though, for more than a few reasons, one of the most admired players in the game chose to stay in Phoenix for his 17th NBA season.
That he was so coveted at age 39 by teams around the league is a testament to a player who went...
Via AZ Central
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December 18, 2011
Notes: Suns swingman Grant Hill did many things well last season but for one important area -- protecting his body from his desire.
Via MSNBC
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December 18, 2011
Steve Nash and the Suns appear content to let the season play out and not focus on the future yet.
Via AZ Central
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December 18, 2011
Besides two-time MVP Steve Nash, the rest of the Suns starters have yet to be named with a week remaining until opening night.
Via AZ Central
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December 16, 2011
A year ago today, the Suns were about as unsure as a team could be at the center position. Now the Suns are much more comfortable with an emerging Marcin Gortat and a recovering Robin Lopez.
Via Pro Basketball Talk
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December 18, 2011
The Suns held their annual media day on Friday, and overall, things were pretty quiet. Too quiet, even. Especially when you consider that the face of the franchise, heart and soul of the team, and two-time MVP Steve Nash is playing in the final year of his contract, and will be an unrestricted free agent…
Via AZ Central
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December 16, 2011
Notes: The Suns not only need to be in shape for a reconfigured schedule. They need to be in better shape than other teams.
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