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Barbosa, Amaré back in practice
Suns guard Leandro Barbosa was a surprise return to practice. Amaré Stoudemire went full-contact.


Porter's changes make impression
Terry Porter said his style is not so different.
slideshow Photos from the outdoor game | Coro
graphic Top Suns home dates | graphic 10 issues


NBA to cut 80 U.S.-based jobs
The NBA is eliminating about 80 jobs in the United States, the first major American sports league to announce layoffs because of the worldwide economic turmoil.


Suns co-owner 1st trashed outdoor idea
The outdoor game idea didn't get off to a good start.


Suns fall on chilly night outdoors
The Suns' and Denver Nuggets' shooting looked as cold as they felt during the outdoor experiment.
slideshow Photos from the game | Coro


Tucker 'performing at a high level'
Alando Tucker is making the most of his chance.


Suns, Nuggets set for outdoor game
Raja Bell is among the most excited to play under the stars at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.


Warriors suspend Ellis 30 games for accident
The Golden State Warriors suspended injured guard Monta Ellis for 30 games without pay Saturday for violating his lucrative new contract by getting into a moped accident in the offseason.


Barnes leads Suns over Jazz
Matt Barnes scored 21 points in the Suns' 96-89 win over the Jazz on Thursday night. | slideshow Game photos
graphic 10 questions | Suns roster | Schedule


Q&A with play-by-play man Marv Albert
Marv Albert will call Saturday's Suns-Nuggets game.


Change evident in preseason loss
The Atlanta Hawks spoiled Terry Porter's debut as coach, rallying to beat the Suns on Wednesday.
slideshow Photos from the game | slideshow Profile: Terry Porter
• Raptors beat Knicks in D'Antoni's debut


12 News: Suns survive economic crisis
12 News: Suns survive economic crisis


Stoudemire adjusting to goggles
Amaré broke out his new eye protection Tuesday.


Suns keep expectations in check
The Suns open their preseason at home against Atlanta but fans ought to temper their expectations.
slideshow Suns practice | blog Bickley: Kobe topping Shaq


Nash set to keep playing into 2012
Goran Dragic is here to replace Steve Nash, but that day may be no time soon if Nash has his way.


Bickley: Kobe's silence louder than Shaq
Kobe Bryant has gained an edge on his sworn rival. It's time for Shaquille O'Neal to respond, and steal the Lakers' throne.


Raptors beat Knicks in D'Antoni's debut
Chris Bosh had 20 points and seven rebounds and the Toronto Raptors beat New York 113-111 on Wednesday night.


Mavericks hire Westphal as executive VP
Westphal will assist GM Donnie Nelson.


Baylor out after 22 years as Clippers exec
Elgin Baylor is out as vice president of basketball operations with the Los Angeles Clippers, and coach Mike Dunleavy will assume his responsibilities as general manager.


Woman charged with stalking Luke Walton
A woman has been charged with stalking Luke Walton.


Bell adjusts to Suns' new system
Nobody had a more inquisitive Suns training camp than guard Raja Bell.
slideshow Suns open practice on Sunday


Porter has more plays to implement
Coach said he has installed all of the offense's sets.


Amaré hoping for swift return
Stoudemire says pain has subsided in right eye.
slideshow Profile: Amaré | D'Antoni praises Robinson


Porter setting the pace for Suns
The first week of Terry Porter camp introduced Planet Orange to a new world.
slideshow Profile: Terry Porter | Dragic gets help


Young: The Heat Index Mighty Mouse Club
Small athletes in major sports that made big impact.


Rivers gives Celtics day off
Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers canceled training-camp practice scheduled for today, saying he wants to give the defending NBA champions a day off before they prepare for their first preseason game.


D'Antoni praises Robinson at camp
Nate Robinson surprises Mike D'Antoni.


Dragic gets plenty of help at camp
Goran Dragic is taking it all in from all directions during his first week of Suns camp. | slideshow Profile
• Suns' Stoudemire out 5 to 10 days


Fans get peek at Suns' new system
Alando Tucker had 22 points in scrimmage.


Suns' Stoudemire out 5 to 10 days
Amaré Stoudemrie can't exercise for five to 10 days due to his torn iris.


Barnes adding energy, versatility
Matt Barnes is the Suns' latest value and jack of all trades. | slideshow Profile: Suns forward Matt Barnes


Amaré's iris torn by poke in eye
He will be out at least until Sunday night's open practice at US Airways Center.


Heat sign point guard Livingston
Shaun Livingston has never seen the gruesome video of himself grabbing a loose ball near midcourt.


Refs report: Only Donaghy committed crimes
David Stern responded to a report on Thursday.


Porter looks to slow run-and-gun
It's been lost just how much Terry Porter plans on changing the ways of a top-rated offense.
• Depth provides challenge | graphic 10 questions


Depth provides challenge for Porter
The Suns are going to have a competitive month with more rotation players than rotation spots.


Kerr puts his 'fingerprints' on Suns
''I feel my imprint is on the team more,'' Suns GM Steve Kerr says at training camp.


Lopez adding dimensions for Suns
Robin Lopez brings two new facets to the table - a rookie who plays and a 7-foot tandem.


D'Antoni, Knicks giving Houston time
Allan Houston is in no rush to show what he can do.
• Bulls' Gordon accepts 1-year deal


Bulls' Gordon accepts 1-year deal
Chicago guard Ben Gordon accepted the Bulls' one-year, $6.4 million tender offer just before the deadline Wednesday night.


Mother ill, Barbosa leaves camp
Suns guard left late Monday to return to Brazil.


Bryant, Gasol may sit out some exhibitions
Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol might sit out some of the Los Angeles Lakers' preseason games after a hectic offseason.


More defense at Porter's 1st workout
There were defensive drills than in recent years.


D'Antoni has the Knicks off and running
Mike D'Antoni smiled as his players sped up and down the floor.


Suns hope full year with Shaq pays
Shaquille O'Neal is ready to dispel some myths and help Phoenix do what Boston did. | slideshow Media day
blog Boivin: Challenges to overcome | graphic 10 issues


Low expectations don't bother Suns
Where others see age, the Suns see experience.
blog Young: Barnes shows off tattoos | slideshow Pics


Porter must overcome 3 challenges for success
Terry Porter's top three challenges with the Suns.


Suns' Barnes offers look at his wealth of tattoos
It was Suns' media day at US Airways Center on Monday, so we decided to track down one of the club's off-season acquisitions, forward Matt Barnes, and discuss his favorite medium: tattoos.
slideshow Profile: Matt Barnes


Yao's health a major key for Rockets
Yao Ming's birthday wish: getting through an NBA season without getting hurt.


Marbury ready to play, doesn't care where
Stephon Marbury doesn't care. He says the New York Knicks can get rid of him.


Suns' Porter gets to coach, at last
Terry Porter is finally about to get his chance to coach the Suns when camp starts.
slideshow Profile: Suns coach Terry Porter


10 questions facing the Suns
Issues facing the Phoenix Suns for this season.
graphic Click here for an interactive look at this report
• Ex-Sun Tisdale recovering from amputation


Suns add Collins to camp roster
The Suns added Coleman Collins to their roster.


Suns will host Christmas game
The Spurs will visit Phoenix on Christmas Day. San Antonio also will host the Suns' season opener.


Ex-Sun Tisdale recovering from amputation
Former Oklahoma basketball player Wayman Tisdale says he's doing well.


Investigators: Kevin Johnson misused grants
Say his nonprofit paid volunteers to run errands.


Stoudemire could miss scrimmages
Amaré Stoudemire could be held out of training camp 5-on-5 play because of a sprained ankle.
slideshow Profile: Amaré Stoudemire | Coro: On Amaré
video Latest Shaq video | graphic Key home dates


Point guard Jason Williams retires
Jason Williams announced his retirement Friday, ending his 10-year NBA career less than two months after signing with the Los Angeles Clippers.


D'Antoni: Knicks can win with unchanged roster
Stephon Marbury is still there, as is Zach Randolph


Arenas avoids media; Wizards at a loss
Ex-UA star's teammates wonder when he'll return.


Suns plan to limit Hill's minutes
Vet says last year's pain was from sports hernia.
slideshow Workout | General takes charge at refs camp


Warriors' Ellis' injury occurred in moped crash
Chris Mullin hopes Monta Ellis learned something about maturity when a misadventure with a moped left the Golden State guard with a severely sprained ankle.


Marbury won't accept buyout from Knicks
Stephon Marbury hopes to remain with the New York Knicks, but he's willing to play elsewhere.


Dragic cleared to play for Suns
Goran Dragic is signed, sealed and delivered.


General takes charge at NBA refs camp
It's still training camp, not boot camp.


Ex-ref Donaghy's sentence starting today
Going to a minimum-security federal camp.


Thanks, Jerry, for saving Team USA
Here's another salute to Jerry Colangelo.
slideshow Profile | slideshow Colangelo honored | May stay with U.S.


Amaré to appear on Nickelodeon show
Stoudemire teaches his dribble dance. | video See it


Colangelo may stay with U.S. hoops
Jerry Colangelo might make a run at another championship with USA Basketball.
slideshow Colangelo honored at fundraiser | Profile


Suns announce sale of single-game tickets
Tickets will be available Sept. 29 at 10 a.m.


Coro: KJ shifts from hoops to politics
The arena is now political, not sporting. The cheap shots come in speeches rather than in the paint.
slideshow Profile: Kevin Johnson


Colangelo's USA work to be recognized
Luncheon on Monday at the Arizona Biltmore.


Beasley fined $50K for rookie event incident
Heat rookie didn't cooperate with league probe.


Arenas has 3rd knee surgery, out 1 month
But former UA star says he's out till December.


Dumars takes Pistons' stars off the market
The Detroit Pistons expect to start the season next month with the same nucleus they've had in recent years.


All-Star game may help downtown
The NBA All-Star Game could open up a new era for the already changing downtown Phoenix area.


Suns invite 3 players to camp
The Suns will bring three players to their Sept. 30-Oct. 4 training camp in Tucson.
• Colangelo: No regrets with D-Backs | slideshow Profile


Shaq says he'll retire in 2 seasons
Suns center said he will retire after '09-10.
slideshow Profile | Coro: More on Shaq's 'retirement'


Former Suns player Pat Garrity retires
Magic forward Pat Garrity is retiring from the NBA.


What's up with Pat Burke
Catching up with the one-time Suns center.


Stoudemire fired up this offseason
Suns All-Star Amaré Stoudemire declares his passion for the game to be at an all-time high.
• NBA notes: Celtics give Rivers contract extension


Suns look to bolster defense
The Suns don't want to rely on traditional sources of power as the arena goes solar.
• Coro: Suns' public scrimmage set


Suns going solar to power arena
The Phoenix Suns plan to use solar panels for power at the US Airways Center.


Singletary happy to be in Phoenix
Sean Singletary was traded twice before his first NBA game, but he's pleased with where he landed.
• Coro: A 22-year Sun rewarded


Suns to release 500 new season tickets
The seats go up-for-grabs Monday at 10 a.m.


Suns no better than sixth, says espn.com
The Phoenix Suns, according espn.com's ''Summer Forecast'' will finish sixth in the Western Conference.


Suns coach shocked by Duckworth's death
Terry Porter says he was shocked to hear about the death of his former Trailblazers teammate.


Suns send Strawberry to Houston
The Suns traded D.J. Strawberry to Houston for rookie point guard Sean Singletary on Monday.
slideshow Singletary in photos


Williams named Suns TV analyst
Scott Williams returns to the Suns as a TV analyst to replace Dan Majerle.
• Kobe king of hoops-loving China | NBA notes


Dragic: Suns a 'dream come true'
Goran Dragic passes a physical and talks about joining the Suns for the first time. | slideshow Profile


Suns announce preseason schedule
The Suns will open exhibition play at home on Oct. 8 vs. the Hawks.


Suns to play 25 national-TV games
They are on for the max amount of games allowed.
• Bickley: Stern's dream now a nightmare


Sarver confident in Suns franchise
The Phoenix Suns have increased their staff.


Barnes recharged with Suns
Matt Barnes hopes to re-energize his career.
• Suns make Barnes deal official


Nothing but Net: NBA stats come to life online
Garrick Barr has brought together basketball statistics and digital video in a marriage that is changing the way some NBA teams prepare for games.


An inside game, a high-tech way
Maybe Garrick Barr was born to revolutionize the way professional basketball teams use technology.


Traeger loves game and his job
With a chuckle, Chad Traeger bluntly described the accident nine years ago that left him confined to a wheelchair.


Suns vs. Nuggets game chat
The Suns take on the Nuggets tonight in an outdoor game in Indian Wells, Calif. Follow the game here.
slideshow Photos from the game | blog Coro





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