Notes: Sebastian Telfair knew where he wanted to end up so that he could learn from Steve Nash, be in a pick-and-roll system and perhaps have the first playoff role of his career in the city his cousin, Stephon Marbury, once starred.
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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 15, 2011
PHOENIX -- With 12 days left before their official season premier, the Phoenix Suns staged a split-squad, casual-dress rehearsal.
With half of the team in black practice jerseys and the other half in white, the familiarity of four days in training camp translated to some missed cues and unfortunate ad-libs. But the witnesses -- season ticket holders, friends, family, and, seemingly...
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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...
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December 14, 2011
Ronnie Price went from sitting at home Monday night in Utah and wondering where his next NBA job would be to practicing with the Suns on Tuesday.
Via Pro Basketball Talk
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December 15, 2011
Last season: 40-42, good for 10th place in the West, and six games out of the playoff picture. Head Coach: Alvin Gentry Key Departures: Vince Carter was waived by the team and was picked up by Dallas. Aaron Brooks signed to play in China just before the lockout was resolved, and while the Suns still…
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December 15, 2011
The Suns hope No. 13 pick Markieff Morris will bring his defensive rebounding prowess and tough nature to a team never known for either trait.
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.
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December 14, 2011
Suns owner Robert Sarver was portrayed as one of the most difficult owners to work with during CBA negotiations with the Players Union.
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