The Phoenix Suns are one of the biggest and most pleasant surprises in the NBA this season. A team that was supposed to be tanking has been recording a decent run towards the playoffs. At the moment, the Suns are occupying the seventh spot in the Western Conference, which has a very high level of competitiveness. The leader for the Suns in this run this season is no other than … [Read more...] about Phoenix Suns Goran Dragic recording a career season
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The Houston Rockets are fools for signing Jeremy Lin
I hate to rain on anyone’s parade, but this is what America has become today. After over 200-plus years of work, this is what America has accepted. Rewarding mediocrity is something that ruins sports franchises, businesses and America. … [Read more...] about The Houston Rockets are fools for signing Jeremy Lin
Phoenix Suns’ future depends on free agent Steve Nash
With Steve Nash hitting the market as an unrestricted free agent this off-season, it could be the end of an era for the Phoenix Suns and the beginning of a re-building effort. Here is a look at the Suns’ off-season team needs. … [Read more...] about Phoenix Suns’ future depends on free agent Steve Nash
NBA Playoffs: How Much Trouble Are The Knicks In?
There is no doubt in my mind that Amar'e Stoudemire is the most frustrated basketball player in the entire NBA. He has battled injuries, the loss of his brother, on-court struggles, and now a hand injury that he busted open last night after New York's loss to Miami in the Eastern Conference playoffs. … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs: How Much Trouble Are The Knicks In?
NBA Playoffs: Five BIG Questions in the Western Conference
With the Utah Jazz beating the Phoenix Suns and claiming the last playoff spot last night, the playoff picture is set in the Western Conference. Let's see if we can answer five big questions in the Western Conference. … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs: Five BIG Questions in the Western Conference
The 2012 NBA MVP is . . .
The NBA MVP debate has heated up, then cooled down. Then it heated up again, and then it cooled down, again. It seems that the MVP has come down to two players: Miami Heat forward LeBron James and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant. … [Read more...] about The 2012 NBA MVP is . . .
Phoenix Suns CEO Comes out of the Closet, Big Historical Moment for Team Sports
I've always said that the NBA is the league which would blaze a trail for homosexuals in big name, big money team sports. And it's not because it's the association containing a team literally named the Portland Trail Blazers. It's because the NBA 1.) is the league more about individual personality (marketing that individual as a brand) than any other and 2.) has such a … [Read more...] about Phoenix Suns CEO Comes out of the Closet, Big Historical Moment for Team Sports
Blockbuster NBA Trade CONFIRMED: Gilbert Arenas, Jason Richardson, Vince Carter, Rashard Lewis!
The NBA trade wind are blowing strong on this chilly winter day. Apparently, the Orlando Magic are looking to blow up their overpaid and underachieving roster. The deals, which could come today, involve Jason Richardson from the Phoenix Suns, and possibly a new, fresh start for Gilbert Arenas and the Washington Wizards. (UPDATE: via Pro Basketball Talk:) The Orlando … [Read more...] about Blockbuster NBA Trade CONFIRMED: Gilbert Arenas, Jason Richardson, Vince Carter, Rashard Lewis!
Los Suns make Political Statement in Cinco de Mayo Win
By wearing their "Los Suns" jerseys in their Cinco de Mayo NBA Western Conference semi-finals victory over the San Antonio Spurs, the Phoenix flew in the face of the old cliche "sports and politics don't mix." They rightfully protested a grossly unjust Arizona immigration law. By Paul M. Banks The Suns won both athletically and socially tonight. They were victorious … [Read more...] about Los Suns make Political Statement in Cinco de Mayo Win
Sun is setting on Nash, Phoenix’s Title Chances
By Paul M. Banks PHOENIX, AZ- Watching Steve Nash operate the Phoenix Suns' offense these past few years has been transcendence. I'm not saying they're the best team to not win a title this decade, but they are likely the most entertaining team not to win it all. If there was a song about watching the Phoenix half-court set in motion it might be Outkast: "I like the way you … [Read more...] about Sun is setting on Nash, Phoenix’s Title Chances
