Phoenix Suns
08/27/2008
The Suns did not see D.J. Strawberry as a player who would mix his prowess to defend guards with an ability to run an offense. So they traded him for a rookie who they think can do both.
08/26/2008
The Suns traded guard D.J. Strawberry to the Houston Rockets Monday for rookie guard Sean Singletary. "Sean gives us depth at the point guard spot", Suns GM Steve Kerr said. "We like his instincts and his ability to run a team. He also puts a lot of load on the ball.
08/16/2008
The wife of Suns center Shaquille O'Neal mentioned Thursday that her marriage to the NBA player is on the mend. During an interview about the launch of her new video-sharing Web site, Shaunie O'Neal informed The Associated Press that the couple plans to stop divorce proceedings soon. "Neither one of us would probably answer why we were getting one in the 1st place", Shaunie O'Neal said.
08/16/2008
The Suns never were mistaken as the toughest team however in the summer's moves aim to at least create a bench with an edge. The Suns continued a toughening theme Thursday, signing 25 year old power forward Louis Amundson to bring energy and defense to the bench. Amundson, who is 6 feet 9 and 225 pounds, is fully guaranteed for 2008/2009 on a minimum deal worth $711,517.
08/15/2008
The wife of Suns center Shaquille O'Neal mentioned Thursday that her marriage to the NBA player is on the mend. During an interview about the launch of her new video-sharing Web site, Shaunie O'Neal informed The Associated Press that the couple plans to stop divorce proceedings soon.
08/05/2008
The Suns plan to be patient waiting for a resolution on 2nd round pick Goran Dragic however will return to seeking a veteran free agent to be their backup point guard if they are unable to sign Dragic in the summer.
07/31/2008
The Suns said a report that the Suns did make inquiries about a probable sign and trade deal with the Atlanta Hawks for Josh Childress before he decided to leave the NBA and sign a deal in Greece.
07/23/2008
Well traveled sharpshooter Matt Barnes signed a one year contract with the Suns Tuesday. The 6 foot 7 forward spent the last 2 seasons with the Golden State Warriors, averaging 8.5 points and 4.5 rebounds. His best season came in 2006-07, when he averaged 9.8 points and 4.6 rebounds, then had 11.1 points and 5.7 rebounds in 11 playoff games.
07/22/2008
Free agent forward Matt Barnes will arrive in Phoenix Monday, expecting to sign a one year veteran's minimum deal with the Suns after completing a physical. Barnes, 28, spent the past 2 seasons in a mostly reserve position with the Golden State Warriors. He collected a career best 9.8 points and 4.6 rebounds in the 2006-07 season.
07/19/2008
The Suns need to sign 3 players to reached the 13 man roster minimum. The priority was to land a veteran point guard before signing a wing and a big man. Phoenix will pursue Sam Cassell, Damon Stoudamire or Jason Williams to be its backup point and Carlos Arroyo if he fell to minimum-contract status.
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