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Phoenix May Host 2009 All-Star GamePhoenix 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. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Rookie Green Hurt In Sonics Win Vs. Suns
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. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Suns Waive Richie Frahm
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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.
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.