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Phoenix May Host 2009 All-Star Game

Oct 29, 2007 5:44 PM EST

Phoenix may host another NBA All-Star Game, as early as 2009, owner Robert Sarver said on Monday.

"I think we're the leading candidate for it," Sarver said. "I think we'll know in the next 30 days. My guess is they're talking to two or three other teams."

New Orleans is set to host the 2008 game this coming February.

Phoenix also hosted the 1975 and 1995 All-Star Games. The East beat the West in the 1975 game, with the New York Knicks' Walt Frazier named MVP.

In 1995, the West won 139-112. Then-Sacramento Kings' guard Mitch Richmond was the MVP.

Via Arizona Republic

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Rookie Green Hurt In Sonics Win Vs. Suns

Oct 27, 2007 1:22 AM EST

Chris Wilcox scored 27 points but fifth draft pick Jeff Green sprained his ankle in the Seattle SuperSonics' 121-108 win over the Phoenix Suns in the exhibition finale for both teams Friday night.

Steve Nash's return to his home province was the first NBA game in Vancouver since 2001, when the Grizzlies moved to Memphis.

Amare Stoudemire had an encouraging 23 points and 11 rebounds for the Suns and Nash had a preseason-high 12 assists while wowing an adoring crowd that sold out General Motors Place for something other than Canucks' hockey.

Green sprained his left ankle early in the second half. The rookie from Georgetown, starting because Kevin Durant was already back in Seattle with his own sprained left ankle, went to the locker room for treatment. He then returned to finish the third period before leaving for the night with 13 points.

Durant, the second overall pick, spent Friday shooting and walking on a treadmill. New coach P.J. Carlesimo said Durant, his rookie shooting guard who turned the ankle late in a game Tuesday, was upbeat and feeling better. Yet Carlesimo didn't know whether Durant will be ready for the opener Wednesday at Denver. Doctors hope to have a better idea after the team returns to practice Sunday.

Via Seattle Times

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Suns Waive Richie Frahm

Oct 24, 2007 7:28 PM EST

The Phoenix Suns waived guard Richie Frahm, the team announced on Wednesday. Frahm appeared in two preseason games with the Suns, averaging 6.0 points and 2.0 assists in 10.0 minutes.

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Suns Oct 2007 Archive

  • Suns' GM Kerr Among Those To Evacuate Fire Threat

    East Valley Tribune | Oct 24, 2007

    Phoenix Suns' General Manager Steve Kerr was among the hundreds of thousands forced to evacuate from their homes because of advancing wildfires.

  • Stoudemire Returns To Suns After Knee Surgery

    ESPN | Oct 24, 2007

    Amare Stoudemire announced his return to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night with a few thunderous dunks to the delight of several thousand fans at a public scrimmage.

  • Suns' Barbosa Injured, Out For The Final Two Preseason Games

    East Valley Tribune | Oct 24, 2007

    The Suns will be without guard Leandro Barbosa for at least the final two preseason games after the Brazilian guard suffered bruised ribs in Sunday’s preseason win over Charlotte in Los Angeles.

  • P.J. Brown To Teams: Don't Wait

    South Florida South-Sentinel | Oct 20, 2007

    "He is not interested right now in playing," agent Mark Bartelstein said about P.J Brown, who continues to attract interest from teams.

  • Suns Cut Marshall And Thomas

    Arizona Central | Oct 14, 2007

    The Suns cut free agents Doug Thomas and Rawle Marshall after their loss against the Hornets Saturday night.

  • Stoudemire's Rehab Ahead Of Schedule

    East Valley Tribune | Oct 9, 2007

    A week after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, Amaré Stoudemire was jogging on a weightless treadmill Monday — holding up 50 percent of his body weight — and it appears he won’t be out any longer than the initially projected two- or three-week time span.

  • Suns' Banks, Barbosa Drawing Raves

    Arizona Republic | Oct 6, 2007

    Both Leandro Barbosa and Marcus Banks drew raves this week for how they practiced.

  • Odom Wants To Finish His Career With Lakers

    L.A. Times | Oct 4, 2007

    Lamar Odom has told reporters that he wants to finish his career as a Laker.

  • Marion Still Wants What He Wants?

    Arizona Republic | Oct 3, 2007

    Smiling and bouncing about, Shawn Marion did not look like a player who was unhappy that his trade request was not met.

  • Stoudemire's Surgery Goes Well, Out 2-3 Weeks

    RealGM Staff Report | Oct 2, 2007

    The Phoenix Suns today announced that center Amaré Stoudemire underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his right knee this morning.

  • D'Antoni: Marion Doesn't Have It So Bad

    Arizona Daily Star | Oct 2, 2007

    Mike D'Antoni indicated that Shawn Marion might realize he does not really have it so bad.

  • Marion Still Wants Out Of Phoenix

    Globe And Mail | Oct 2, 2007

    Shawn Marion still wants out of Phoenix, but he won't let that wish get in the way of his play as long as he's with the Suns.

  • Amaré To Undergo Knee Surgery

    RealGM Staff Report | Oct 1, 2007

    The Phoenix Suns today announced that center Amaré Stoudemire will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee tomorrow, Tuesday, October 2.

  • Suns Sign Skinner To One-Year Deal

    RealGM Staff Report | Oct 1, 2007

    The Phoenix Suns today signed unrestricted free-agent forward Brian Skinner to a one-year deal.