http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/team/90 Recent articles about the Phoenix Suns en-us "Don't worry, man. It's my town!" (Photo by Max Simbron) View full size photo » Fact: Due to my ignorance of tip-off times in the NBA, and specifically Canada, I didn't realize the game time was 11A in Phoenix and 10A here in Los Angeles.  I apologize for the tardiness on a game preview. Fact: Due to said ignorance, I had already committed to receiving several free drinks from a friend as compe... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 05:28:28 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Game_Preview_Suns_vs_Raptors/1648326 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Game_Preview_Suns_vs_Raptors/1648326 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Game_Preview_Suns_vs_Raptors/1648326 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/6/c66bfa1d61052be4562a336236c6e8aaab59c044/small/nash-violet-palmer1.jpg Is it possible we're watching the greatest collection of point guards in NBA history? A lofty standard was set some 20 years ago, but in terms of depth and potential, the current season carries historic implications. The rookie crop alone is remarkably deep... Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:42:44 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/NBA_Golden_age_of_the_NBA_point_guard/1647363 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/NBA_Golden_age_of_the_NBA_point_guard/1647363 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/NBA_Golden_age_of_the_NBA_point_guard/1647363 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/0/90fbf6bb2883016e24b2070a6e1e7654395df346/small/Picture_1.png Get out your flags, people, it time for the wacky percentage report! (Photo by Max Simbron) View full size photo » Hey, we're 16 games into the season, which means it's time for our not quite 20% check-in.  Again, I'm reserving a lot of make or break judgment until we're at Gentry's suggested 25-game mark for evaulating the team (Hint: we might make kind of a big deal about that around here.). &nb... Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:06:45 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/The_19512195122_Report/1647705 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/The_19512195122_Report/1647705 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/The_19512195122_Report/1647705 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/1/21edac3c889f19678cc459d40d93bc3c5556091a/small/HillNash.jpg More photos » by Jim Mone - AP Robin Lopez announced his presence with authority in his season debut as the Suns rocked the Timberwolves, 120-95(AP Photo/Jim Mone) Browse more photos » Robin Lopez impressed in his season debut tonight.  It wasn't part of the plan, but Robin Lopez checked into the game just over 6 minutes into the first quarter when both Amar'e Stoudemire and Lou Amundson both ... Sat, 28 Nov 2009 02:52:37 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Recap_Suns_Put_Wolves_Away_Early_in_RoLos_Impressive_Debut/1643662 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Recap_Suns_Put_Wolves_Away_Early_in_RoLos_Impressive_Debut/1643662 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Recap_Suns_Put_Wolves_Away_Early_in_RoLos_Impressive_Debut/1643662 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/4/541e8a40cbef06de74f30b29697b3e37a962c7bf/small/nash_small.jpg On the night before Thanksgiving the Grizzlies were in the house and the game began with the customary Baiting of the Bear...lead by a Gorilla who would later dress as a Turkey to demonstrate his dunking prowess... But before the game could begin one player was already having second thoughts... As the game got underway it was Zach Randolph who summoned something from deep within to help the Grizzlies take an early lead but soon the Suns would come storming back... G... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:05:58 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Suns_vs_Grizzlies_The_Game_in_Pictures_a_Hairy_Tale/1641080 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Suns_vs_Grizzlies_The_Game_in_Pictures_a_Hairy_Tale/1641080 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Suns_vs_Grizzlies_The_Game_in_Pictures_a_Hairy_Tale/1641080 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/6/f6e19f736a07d0d5e5293b16af50ba6a0c4cc91d/small/zachrandolph.jpg The Suns are hoping that Jonny Flynn doesn't go psycho on them as the two teams meet tonight in Minnesota. (Photo by Max Simbron) View full size photo » A minor milestone in the NBA season today as the Suns play the Timberwolves for the second time. This is the first time the Suns will be facing the same team twice. Does that matter? No, not really but it is the day after Thanksgiving and my brain is somewhat addled... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:33:58 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Preview_Suns_vs_Timberwolves/1640193 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Preview_Suns_vs_Timberwolves/1640193 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Preview_Suns_vs_Timberwolves/1640193 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/4/547bd5657fe218cbee7bbb8312f563270996a091/small/75.jpg Steve Nash picked apart the Grizzlies defense leading his team to a 62% shooting night in their 126-111 win. Nash had 16 assists on the night which was one more than the entire Grizzlies team. (Photo by Max Simbron) View full size photo » This is one of those games where box scores and statistics don't really tell the full story. Normally, when you allow a team to shoot 48% from the field and win the rebounding battl... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:05:19 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Nash_and_Suns_Run_Through_Grizzlies_126_111/1634608 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Nash_and_Suns_Run_Through_Grizzlies_126_111/1634608 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Nash_and_Suns_Run_Through_Grizzlies_126_111/1634608 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/f/ef2fefb2d43ea244bcd3e50f70a023e6b7aeab14/small/bash.jpg More photos » by Paul Connors - AP 2 days ago: Phoenix Suns center Amare Stoudemire, center, takes a shot between Detroit Pistons defenders Jonas Jerebko, left, of Sweden, and Ben Wallace, right, in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Phoenix. The Suns won 117-91. (AP Photo/Paul Connors) Browse more photos » There's a Suns game tonight! Yay! The Phoenix Suns get... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:31:48 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Game_Preview_Suns_vs_Grizzlies/1630761 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Game_Preview_Suns_vs_Grizzlies/1630761 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Game_Preview_Suns_vs_Grizzlies/1630761 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/1/f1840afc5ee7fd8434854ff5b415a59fefa0c499/small/Celtics.jpg In our never ending quest to bring you the game from a different perspective we introduce our inaugural Pictorial Essay of the Suns defeat over the Pistons... all photos by Max Simbron (who takes no responsibility for their defamation) Click to enlarge....that's what she said...       and now the real game gallery un-defamed...   NBA: Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns 112209 - Images by Max Simbron Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:22:23 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Suns_vs_Pistons_A_Pictorial_Essay/1628432 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Suns_vs_Pistons_A_Pictorial_Essay/1628432 More photos » by Gus Ruelas - AP Nemesis or rival? (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas) Browse more photos »   An interesting question was raised in the comments section of one of the posts: Who, exactly, are the Suns rivals? One could consider any member of the Pacific Division or Western Conference a rival, but that seems a little broad, especially considering the disparity in talent levels or lack of proximity involved. That would certainl... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:02:04 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Who_Are_The_Phoenix_Suns_Rivals/1628020 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Who_Are_The_Phoenix_Suns_Rivals/1628020 Here's a virtual cornucopia of Suns interviews, links and other fun stuff... Jared Dudley - JMZ brings us Twitter Cribz at Channing Frye's pad Jared Dudley and Steve Kerr on the Gambo and Ash Show on Sports 620 KTAR     Post-practice interviews from Suns.com   Links (duh) SUNS: Suns-Grizzlies Game Preview: 12/24 Phenomenal Swag: All Nice's 'Phoenix Guns' t-shirt - Ball Don't Lie - NBA - Yahoo! SportsWorst Suns pun knock-o... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:10:43 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Phoenix_Suns_Tuesday_Multi_Media_Bonanza/1627018 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Phoenix_Suns_Tuesday_Multi_Media_Bonanza/1627018 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Phoenix_Suns_Tuesday_Multi_Media_Bonanza/1627018 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/4/9458872f698cfe7cbc722a53f8e12abf57f1ae94/small/Channing_Frye_45_9997.jpg Coach Gentry cheers on the Suns at every game. You should, too! (Photo by Max Simbron) View full size photo » The Phoenix Suns are 11-3 and heading into a December full of must-watch games against top flight NBA teams.  No Suns fan worth their salt is going to miss a match-up against the Lakers or Spurs or Mavericks.  Those teams have been lifelong (or at least decade-long) nemeses to our beloved Suns and each o... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:00:40 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Why_You_Should_Watch_Part_1_A_Suns_Fans_Cheat_Sheet_to_the_Rest_of_the_League/1626327 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Why_You_Should_Watch_Part_1_A_Suns_Fans_Cheat_Sheet_to_the_Rest_of_the_League/1626327 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Why_You_Should_Watch_Part_1_A_Suns_Fans_Cheat_Sheet_to_the_Rest_of_the_League/1626327 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/a/eac72b4f95ed7a3cc9c9546e0c7c9b77e78d853f/small/Picture_1.png Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns aren't running quite as much as they thought they would this season but are still scoring at a high rate and seem satisfied with the tempo. (Photo by Max Simbron) View full size photo » Steve Nash continues to insist that the Suns are not a fast break team. When asked today if that was by design he said this, "No. It just turned out that way. I think if you would have asked everyon... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:55:47 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Suns_Not_a_Fast_Break_Team_Because_They_Just_Arent/1620545 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Suns_Not_a_Fast_Break_Team_Because_They_Just_Arent/1620545 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Suns_Not_a_Fast_Break_Team_Because_They_Just_Arent/1620545 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/4/541e8a40cbef06de74f30b29697b3e37a962c7bf/small/nash_small.jpg There was a time when the Phoenix Suns bench featured Barbosa plus Diaw and, if it was really needed, a random towel-waver who could check in and play a few minutes replacing someone in foul trouble. Mike D'Antoni has always been a believer of the short rotation, something he's been criticized for (and probably rightly so) over the years. His Phoenix Suns never had more than an eight man rotation by design, not because of the actual quality of the roster. D'Antoni just didn&#3... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:10:07 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/How_good_is_the_Suns_bench/1619907 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/How_good_is_the_Suns_bench/1619907 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/How_good_is_the_Suns_bench/1619907 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/1/21edac3c889f19678cc459d40d93bc3c5556091a/small/HillNash.jpg Leandro Barbosa's reduced role with the Suns and his relatively high salary makes him the most movable player on the Phoenix roster. (Photo by Max Simbron) View full size photo » Before you sharpen your pitch folks and come at me with your virtual rotten tomatoes, know this: I DO NOT THINK THE SUNS SHOULD TRADE LEANDRO OR ANYONE ELSE FOR THAT MATTER I hate mid-season trades for teams that are winning and especially ... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:50:54 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/The_Most_Tradable_Sun_Leandro_Barbosa/1618070 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/The_Most_Tradable_Sun_Leandro_Barbosa/1618070 More photos » by Paul Connors - AP about 2 hours ago: Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash, left, reacts to being fouled by Detroit Pistons guard Will Bynum, right, during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Phoenix. The Suns won 117-91. (AP Photo/Paul Connors) Browse more photos » Tonight, the Suns used a balanced, dominating attack to defeat the road weary Detroit Pistons... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:54:38 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Suns_Regroup_Trounce_Pistons_117_91/1615655 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Suns_Regroup_Trounce_Pistons_117_91/1615655 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Suns_Regroup_Trounce_Pistons_117_91/1615655 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/6/c66bfa1d61052be4562a336236c6e8aaab59c044/small/nash-violet-palmer1.jpg Steve Nash was not happy with his team's effort in Thursday's loss to the Hornets. (Photo by Max Simbron) View full size photo » Unlike last week when the Suns came home from a road loss to the Lakers and took Friday off before a Sunday game, today they went hard for a full two hours. The media are let in for the last half hour of practice which almost always is just guys taking shots on their own or in small gro... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:01:02 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Practice_Report_Nash_Says_Suns_Got_Fat_and_Cozy_with_10_2_Record/1603809 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Practice_Report_Nash_Says_Suns_Got_Fat_and_Cozy_with_10_2_Record/1603809 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Practice_Report_Nash_Says_Suns_Got_Fat_and_Cozy_with_10_2_Record/1603809 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/4/547bd5657fe218cbee7bbb8312f563270996a091/small/75.jpg Steve Nash, that’s all it is. If you look at this team (now) and go back to when they had the best record in the West (Conference) when Mike D’Antoni was there, the only constant has been Steve Nash. This is the perfect situation for him. It’s an honor and pleasure for me, living in Phoenix, to watch this team every team. This guy has the heart of a lion, he is unbelievable. Barkley on Steve Nash being a constant presence on the Suns Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:38:08 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Steve_Nash_thats_all_it_is_If_you_look_at_this_team_now_and_go_back_to_when_they_had_the_best/1603393 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Steve_Nash_thats_all_it_is_If_you_look_at_this_team_now_and_go_back_to_when_they_had_the_best/1603393 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Steve_Nash_thats_all_it_is_If_you_look_at_this_team_now_and_go_back_to_when_they_had_the_best/1603393 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/4/547bd5657fe218cbee7bbb8312f563270996a091/small/75.jpg The 2009/10 Phoenix Suns have shown tremendous resiliency and mental toughness in their 10-2 start to the season. (Photo by Max Simbron) View full size photo » Gone are the days when the Suns ran teams off the court with high-paced fun and gun basketball. This version of the Phoenix Suns has already proven to be more versatile, mentally tough and resilient than any of the earlier Nash-era teams. Asked before Sunday's... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:16:06 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/The_10_2_Phoenix_Suns_Are_Tough/1588444 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/The_10_2_Phoenix_Suns_Are_Tough/1588444 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/The_10_2_Phoenix_Suns_Are_Tough/1588444 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/1/21edac3c889f19678cc459d40d93bc3c5556091a/small/HillNash.jpg The Suns bench has done more than cheer this season. Their play has allowed Phoenix to go 9 or 10 deep and has limited the minutes played by the starters leaving them fresh to close out games. (Photo by Max Simbron) View full size photo » The wonderful play of the Suns bench has been well documented and has lead to the Suns regularly playing 4 reserves (Barbosa, Dudley, Amundson and Dragic). With the pending return of Rob... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:57:37 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Suns_Starters_Play_Limited_Minutes_Thanks_To_Bench/1582798 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Suns_Starters_Play_Limited_Minutes_Thanks_To_Bench/1582798 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Suns_Starters_Play_Limited_Minutes_Thanks_To_Bench/1582798 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/f/ef2fefb2d43ea244bcd3e50f70a023e6b7aeab14/small/bash.jpg