<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Phoenixsunshome.com News</title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com</link><description>Phoenix Suns Fans Website</description><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 118, Nets 94]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-118-nets-94.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:47:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nets-Suns Preview 2010-01-19]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nets-suns-preview-2010-01-19.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:25:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOTES, QUOTES 2010-01-19]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/notes-quotes-2010-01-19.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:07:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Steve Nash, who started the day leading the NBA in free-throwpercentage (94.9 percent), snapped a string of 31 straight makesmidway through the third period. His previous miss was Jan. 2.--Memphis set a franchise record with 110 combined points fromth]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROSTER REPORT 2010-01-19]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/roster-report-2010-01-19.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:43:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard JasonRichardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amar'eStoudemire, Center Channing Frye. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson,Forward Jared Dudley, Guard Goran Dragic, Guard Leandro Barbosa,F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GETTING INSIDE 2010-01-19]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/getting-inside-2010-01-19.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:43:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Well, at least the Suns have figured out a way to stop blowing allthose early double-digit leads. You can't lose what you don't have.The Suns never led for a second Saturday, allowing the first 12points against Charlotte and 43 in the first quarter of a 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings-Hawks Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/kings-hawks-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:25:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No dream ending: Crawford off mark;He can't duplicate shot that beat Phoenix.;Athletic Oklahoma]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/no-dream-ending-crawford-off-mark-he-can-t-duplicate-shot-that-beat-phoenix-athletic-oklahoma.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:05:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This time, Jamal Crawford couldn't save the  Hawksat the end.  Coach Mike Woodson was more concerned about their start.  Confronted with an opponent that equals them athletically, the  Hawksfailed to match the OklahomaCity Thunder's intensity early. They ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies win ninth straight home game]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/grizzlies-win-ninth-straight-home-game.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 04:27:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies 125, Suns 118]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/grizzlies-125-suns-118.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:21:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Grizzlies, Box]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-grizzlies-box.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:55:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Grizzlies Preview 2010-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-grizzlies-preview-2010-01-17.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:45:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2010-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/presented-by-2010-01-17.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:45:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bobcats 125, Suns 99]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/bobcats-125-suns-99.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 03:49:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROSTER REPORT 2010-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/roster-report-2010-01-17.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 03:09:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard JasonRichardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amar'eStoudemire, Center Channing Frye. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson,Forward Jared Dudley, Guard Goran Dragic, Guard Leandro Barbosa,F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOTES, QUOTES 2010-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/notes-quotes-2010-01-17.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 03:09:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--A bad night got worse in the fourth quarter when G Goran Dragicbanged knees with Charlotte's DeSagana Diop and had to be helped tothe dressing room. But it appears as if Dragic has only a bruise,and he could be back as soon as Monday in Memphis. --Amar']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GETTING INSIDE 2010-01-17]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/getting-inside-2010-01-17.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 03:09:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Well, at least the Suns have figured out a way to stop blowing allthose early double-digit leads. You can't lose what you don't have.The Suns never led for a second Saturday, allowing the first 12points against Charlotte and 43 in the first quarter of a 1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Bobcats, Box]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-bobcats-box.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2010 02:41:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROSTER REPORT 2010-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/roster-report-2010-01-16.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 06:09:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard JasonRichardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amar'eStoudemire, Center Channing Frye. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson,Forward Jared Dudley, Guard Goran Dragic, Guard Leandro Barbosa,C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOTES, QUOTES 2010-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/notes-quotes-2010-01-16.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 06:09:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns took a double-digit lead for the sixth straight game,but they are just 3-3 in those games. --The Suns missed 11 of 13three-point attempts in the game and nine free throws, keepingtheir point total down to a manageable number for the Hawks, whow]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GETTING INSIDE 2010-01-16]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/getting-inside-2010-01-16.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 06:09:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The record will show that the Suns lost to the Hawks on athree-point buzzer-beater by Jamal Crawford that had the Hawksrunning around Philips Arena like they'd just won the NCAAchampionship. But Crawford never would have gotten the chance towin the game i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks 102, Suns 101]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/hawks-102-suns-101.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 06:03:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROSTER REPORT]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/roster-report.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:12:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard JasonRichardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amar'eStoudemire, Center Channing Frye. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson,Forward Jared Dudley, Guard Goran Dragic, Guard Leandro Barbosa,F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOTES, QUOTES 2010-01-15]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/notes-quotes-2010-01-15.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:12:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Usually, turnovers play a key role in the Suns blowing their bigleads. But Phoenix committed a season-low six turnovers against thePacers. The trouble was the 36 percent the Suns shot in the secondhalf as their big lead evaporated. Meanwhile the Pacers,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Hawks Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-hawks-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 02:31:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pacers 122, Suns 114]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/pacers-122-suns-114.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 04:11:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pacers stun Nash, Suns]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/pacers-stun-nash-suns.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 03:44:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2010-01-14]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/presented-by-2010-01-14.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 03:44:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns G Steve Nash hit by elbow, takes 7 stitches]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-g-steve-nash-hit-by-elbow-takes-7-stitches.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 01:37:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOTES, QUOTES 2010-01-13]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/notes-quotes-2010-01-13.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:42:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns won their 22nd consecutive home game over the Bucks, whohaven't won in Phoenix since Feb. 21, 1987 -- when George H.W. Bushwas president and the No. 1 song was Bon Jovi's "Livin' On APrayer." The current streak is one win shy of the longest act]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROSTER REPORT 2010-01-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/roster-report-2010-01-12.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:00:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard JasonRichardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amar'eStoudemire, Center Channing Frye. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson,Forward Jared Dudley, Guard Goran Dragic, Guard Leandro Barbosa,F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOTES, QUOTES 2010-01-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/notes-quotes-2010-01-12.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:00:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns won their 22nd consecutive home game over the Bucks, whohaven't won in Phoenix since Feb. 21, 1987 -- when George H.W. Bushwas president and the No. 1 song was Bon Jovi's "Livin' On APrayer." The current streak is one win shy of the longest act]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GETTING INSIDE 2010-01-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/getting-inside-2010-01-12.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:00:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Coach Alvin Gentry has preached, implored, coddled and prodded hisSuns in an attempt to coax a consistent 48-minute effort from histeam over the last few weeks. On Monday, as a 24-pointsecond-quarter lead began to evaporate, so did what remained ofGentry']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 113, Kings 109]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-113-kings-109.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:51:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2010-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/presented-by-2010-01-06.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:51:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOTES, QUOTES]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/notes-quotes.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:42:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--After starting the season 10-0 at home, the Suns are 3-3 at USAirways Center with losses to Cleveland, Oklahoma City and Memphis.--Memphis collected its first win in Phoenix since Nov. 16, 2005,snapping a seven-game losing streak at US Airways Center. T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GETTING INSIDE]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/getting-inside.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:42:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At first blush, the Suns getting blown out by Memphis at home iseven more surprising than Phoenix's two-game sweep of the Lakersand Celtics earlier in the week. But the Grizzlies, who are rollingsince shedding Allen Iverson's dead weight, lead the league ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Kings Preview 2010-01-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-kings-preview-2010-01-04.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:35:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies 128, Suns 103]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/grizzlies-128-suns-103.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 05:29:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 118, Lakers 103]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-118-lakers-103.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 06:07:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors 132, Suns 127]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/warriors-132-suns-127.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 02:13:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors 132, Suns 127 2009-12-27]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/warriors-132-suns-127-2009-12-27.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 02:13:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 124, Clippers 93]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-124-clippers-93.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Dec 2009 11:53:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 124, Clippers 93 2009-12-26]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-124-clippers-93-2009-12-26.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Dec 2009 11:53:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns blast Clippers at home]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-blast-clippers-at-home.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Dec 2009 04:27:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amare Stoudemire led seven Phoenix players in double figures with26 points and the Suns beat the Los Angeles Clippers for the sixthstraight time in a 124-93 rout on Friday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers-Suns Preview 2009-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/clippers-suns-preview-2009-12-24.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:01:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder 117, Suns 113]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/thunder-117-suns-113.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 05:51:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/presented-by-2009-12-24.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 05:51:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers 109, Suns 91 2009-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/cavaliers-109-suns-91-2009-12-22.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:04:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavs stop Suns' home streak at 19]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/cavs-stop-suns-home-streak-at-19.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 07:23:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 121, Wizards 95]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-121-wizards-95.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 06:22:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers 109, Suns 91]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/cavaliers-109-suns-91.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 06:19:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards-Suns Preview 2009-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/wizards-suns-preview-2009-12-22.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 01:25:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 105, Suns 102]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/trail-blazers-105-suns-102.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:22:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Trail Blazers Preview 2009-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-trail-blazers-preview-2009-12-17.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:21:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 116, Spurs 104]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-116-spurs-104.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:47:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns call up F Taylor Griffin 2009-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-call-up-f-taylor-griffin-2009-12-17.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:22:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets 105, Suns 99 2009-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nuggets-105-suns-99-2009-12-17.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:39:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 106, Magic 103 2009-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-106-magic-103-2009-12-17.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:25:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NUGGETS 105, SUNS 99 Billups' offense back in business Denver gets a big boost in the fourth quarter from the guard. ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nuggets-105-suns-99-billups-offense-back-in-business-denver-gets-a-big-boost-in-the-fourth-quarter-from-the-guard.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:30:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mr. Big Shot is back.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs-Suns Preview 2009-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/spurs-suns-preview-2009-12-14.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:54:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While the Phoenix Suns thrived playing away from home early in the season, an NBA-high 16 road games appear to finally be taking their toll.On the verge of starting a home-heavy stretch of schedule, the Suns play another rare game in Phoenix on Tuesday ni]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns call up F Taylor Griffin]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-call-up-f-taylor-griffin.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:38:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns have recalled rookie forward Taylor Griffin from the Iowa Energy of the NBA development league.The club assigned the 6-foot-7 Griffin to Iowa on Dec. 7. He played in two games with the Energy, averaging 13.5 points, eight rebounds, four a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-2009-12-14.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:03:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Channing Frye. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, Forward Jared Dudley, Guard Goran Dragic, Center Robin Lopez. P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-2009-12-14.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:03:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If blowing a 17-point lead in the third quarter could ever be considered progress, the Suns made the argument Saturday night. Usually when playing back-to-back nights on the road, the Suns are toast by halftime. Of course, those games have been in Los Ang]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-2009-12-14.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:03:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns have lost five straight road games -- the last four to Cleveland, the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas and Denver. After starting the season by winning eight of their first 11 road games, the Suns are 8-8 after playing 16 of their first 24 games of t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early season surprisesEarly season surprises ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/early-season-surprisesearly-season-surprises.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:30:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA regular season is already more than one-quarter over, believe it or not. That means that there is plenty of Basketball yet to be played, of course. Teams with losing records still have plenty of time to right the ship and make a playoff run. Other]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks 102, Suns 101 2009-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/mavericks-102-suns-101-2009-12-13.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:00:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-2009-12-13.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:41:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns have lost five straight road games -- the last four to Cleveland, the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas and Denver. After starting the season by winning eight of their first 11 road games, the Suns are 8-8 after playing 16 of their first 24 games of t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-2009-12-13.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:41:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Channing Frye. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, Forward Jared Dudley, Guard Goran Dragic, Center Robin Lopez. P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-2009-12-13.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:41:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If blowing a 17-point lead in the third quarter could ever be considered progress, the Suns made the argument Saturday night. Usually when playing back-to-back nights on the road, the Suns are toast by halftime. Of course, those games have been in Los Ang]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets 105, Suns 99]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nuggets-105-suns-99.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 06:32:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chauncey Billups has played long enough to know that one bad half does not a bad game make.Billups shook off an awful first half Saturday night to lead the Denver Nuggets past Phoenix 105-99 in a Western Conference showdown that so frustrated Suns coach A]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 115, Kings 107 2009-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-115-kings-107-2009-12-13.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 04:06:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Mavericks Preview 2009-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-mavericks-preview-2009-12-13.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 01:23:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns send rookie Griffin to Iowa of D-league 2009-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-send-rookie-griffin-to-iowa-of-d-league-2009-12-12.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 20:35:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards Plus  2009-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/wizards-plus-2009-12-12.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:30:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TODAY'S GAME]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-2009-12-12.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:41:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amar'e Stoudemire, Center Channing Frye. Bench -- Center Jarron Collins, Forward Louis Amundson, Forward Jared Dudley, Guard Goran Dragi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-2009-12-12.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:41:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Phoenix improved to 8-0 at home this season and remains the league's only undefeated team at home. This is Phoenix's best home start since a franchise-record 14-0 start in 1994-95, and eight of the next 11 games are at home. --The Suns have won 17 conse]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-2009-12-12.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:41:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwight Howard might fancy himself as Superman, but Phoenix, Arizona is still his Kryptonite. Howard was hacked, harassed and otherwise hounded by a gaggle of Suns centers. Howard took only one shot from the field all night and went to the line 17 times --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Nuggets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-nuggets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 07:56:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns delivered another solid offensive performance at home in their latest game, but they've looked out of sync so far in December on the road.Denver hasn't been a place where they've struggled to score historically - but winning has been anot]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 106, Magic 103]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-106-magic-103.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2009 07:52:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amare Stoudemire committed two crucial turnovers down the stretch, then made up for them with a resounding finish.Stoudemire capped a 28-point night with an emphatic offensive rebound dunk with 6.9 seconds to play and the Phoenix Suns stayed unbeaten at h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic-Suns Preview 2009-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/magic-suns-preview-2009-12-11.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:06:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a fruitless road trip, the Phoenix Suns probably can't wait for their next game at U.S. Airways Center.Awaiting the NBA's only unbeaten home team, however, is one of the league's best road squads.The Suns will attempt to keep their perfect record in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surprises, letdowns after NBA's first quarter]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/surprises-letdowns-after-nba-s-first-quarter.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:57:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe's the MVP. His left-hand man is a letdown. Randy Hill assesses the best and worst around the NBA at the quarter mark.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-2009-12-10.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:41:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns have been looking at this brutal stretch in the schedule through their fingers for quite awhile, and it's living up to its billing after two games. Three nights after being blown out by the Lakers in Los Angeles, the Suns came up short in Dallas ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-2009-12-10.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:41:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--After a 14-3 start, the Suns are 1-4 over the last five games and have scored 101 points or less in each loss. This one was a rare close loss. Five of the previous six Suns losses this season had been by at least 17 points. --The Suns lost despite getti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-2009-12-10.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:41:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amar'e Stoudemire, Center Channing Frye. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, Forward Jared Dudley, Guard Goran Dragic, Center Robin Lopez. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks 102, Suns 101]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/mavericks-102-suns-101.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:39:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Josh Howard carefully peeled the wrapper off a bandage, then gently applied it to his surgically repaired left ankle. He rubbed on some cream, pulled up a sock and then, before putting on his shoe, slipped on a brace, too."It's going to be sore, guys, it']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Howard keys Mavs' close win over Suns]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/howard-keys-mavs-close-win-over-suns.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:37:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Josh Howard carefully peeled the wrapper off a bandage, then gently applied it to his surgically repaired left ankle. He rubbed on some cream, pulled up a sock and then, before putting on his shoe, slipped on a brace, too."It's going to be sore, guys, it']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-12-08]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-2009-12-08.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:40:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The glass-half-full Suns fan will look at the two routs at the hands of the Lakers this season and rationalize at warp speed.  Phoenix played their 14th road game of the 21-game-old season Sunday night while the Lakers have played 15 of their first 19 gam]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-12-08]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-2009-12-08.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:40:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--After a 14-3 start, the Suns are 1-3 over the last four games and have scored less than 100 points in each loss -- including a season-low 88 points Sunday. The losses have come by an average of 21.3 points. --Five of Phoenix's six losses this season hav]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-12-08]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-2009-12-08.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:40:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amar'e Stoudemire, Center Channing Frye. Bench -- Forward Jared Dudley, Guard Goran Dragic, Center Robin Lopez, Forward Earl Clark, Cent]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Mavericks Preview 2009-12-08]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-mavericks-preview-2009-12-08.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:45:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns' fast start has cooled considerably since the beginning of December, largely because their run-and-gun offense has begun to shown signs of slowing down.That lull, however, has been nothing compared with what the Dallas Mavericks have expe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns send rookie Griffin to Iowa of D-league]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-send-rookie-griffin-to-iowa-of-d-league.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:05:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns have sent rookie forward Taylor Griffin to the Iowa Energy of the NBA development league.The 6-foot-7 forward was the Suns' second-round pick - 48th overall - out of Oklahoma. Griffin had appeared in two games for Phoenix. He is the broth]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards Plus  2009-12-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/wizards-plus-2009-12-07.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:30:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SEEN AND HEARD AT THE PALACE OF AUBURN HILLS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers 108, Suns 88]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/lakers-108-suns-88.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:13:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ron Artest kicked off the Lakers' decisive rally by harassing Amare Stoudemire to the limits of legality until Phoenix's big man coughed up the ball in the backcourt. Kobe Bryant then drove the lane, and Stoudemire moved over an instant too late to draw a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-12-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/presented-by-2009-12-07.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:13:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Referee leaves Suns-Lakers game with dizziness]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/referee-leaves-suns-lakers-game-with-dizziness.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 04:42:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA referee David Jones has been taken to a hospital after a bout of dizziness during the Lakers' game against Phoenix.Jones was evaluated by Los Angeles' team doctors Sunday night after he fell ill during the first quarter.Jones has been a referee for 20]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-2009-12-06.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:41:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Channing Frye. Bench -- Forward Jared Dudley, Guard Goran Dragic, Center Robin Lopez, Forward Earl Clark, Cente]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-2009-12-06.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:41:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Phoenix improved to 7-0 at home this season and remains the league's only undefeated team at home. This is the fourth time in franchise history (1980-81, 1993-94, 1994-95) the Suns have won their first seven home games. This is Phoenix's best home start]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-2009-12-06.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:41:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was just another road game for the Suns -- albeit with a home crowd and white uniforms -- but they made the most of another one-night pit stop back in Phoenix by snapping a two-game losing streak and beating a pesky Kings team Saturday. Now it's back o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Lakers Preview 2009-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-lakers-preview-2009-12-06.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 06:00:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Back-to-back games are always tough in the NBA. That's especially true when the second game is against Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers - something the Phoenix Suns are well aware of.Bryant will try to lead the Lakers to their ninth straight victory]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 115, Kings 107]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-115-kings-107.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 05:45:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns had a bad shooting night against Sacramento - until it counted the most.The Suns made 5 of 6 3-pointers in the final 6 minutes - three by Channing Frye and two by Steve Nash - to pull away for a 115-107 victory on Saturday night, snapping]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crafty can trump athletic]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/crafty-can-trump-athletic.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 04:30:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PhoenixSuns guard Steve Nashsays it's his "old white guy at the YMCA" move.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[FULL-COURT PRESS Baseline-to-baseline coverage of the NBA  2009-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/full-court-press-baseline-to-baseline-coverage-of-the-nba-2009-12-05.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 03:30:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GAME OF THE DAY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings-Suns Preview 2009-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/kings-suns-preview-2009-12-04.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 20:15:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Coming off consecutive blowout losses on the road, the Phoenix Suns aren't panicking as they head into Saturday's Pacific Division matchup.Fifteen consecutive home wins likely gives them some added confidence.The Suns look for their eighth straight victor]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaq says Suns still could win with him ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/shaq-says-suns-still-could-win-with-him.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:30:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CLEVELAND _ Shaquille O'Neal never has cared what people think of him.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-2009-12-04.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:01:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The 29 points scored by the Suns in the first half was just four points short of the franchise record for the fewest in a half of basketball.  --Phoenix failed to reach 30 points in a half for the first time since Feb. 6, 2002 when the Suns scored 27 in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-2009-12-04.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:01:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amar'e Stoudemire, Center Channing Frye. Bench -- Forward Jared Dudley, Guard Goran Dragic, Center Robin Lopez, Forward Earl Clark, Cent]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-2009-12-04.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:01:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Perhaps all those road games have finally caught up with the Suns. Perhaps the deficiencies that many saw plaguing the team in October has finally come home to roost six weeks later. Perhaps the loss of Leandro Barbosa has a deeper impact than first thoug]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[FULL-COURT PRESS Baseline-to-baseline coverage of the NBA ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/full-court-press-baseline-to-baseline-coverage-of-the-nba.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:30:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nets set new low by starting 0-18]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Better with or without Shaq? It depends]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/better-with-or-without-shaq-it-depends.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:17:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Are the Suns better with Shaq gone? Yes. Are the Cavs better with Shaq in street clothes? Maybe not. Randy Hill explains.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot Mavs send Nets to 0-18 ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/hot-mavs-send-nets-to-0-18.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:30:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Times wires]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaq, Cavs crush Suns on Big Z's big night]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/shaq-cavs-crush-suns-on-big-z-s-big-night.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:18:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As 20,000 fans filled the arena with the droning sound of his nickname, Cavaliers center Zydrunas Ilgauskas choked back tears.The big man, known simply as "Z," finally had his moment."That was one of the coolest things I've experienced in my life," he sai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[JUST LIKE OLD TIMES FOR MIKE ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/just-like-old-times-for-mike.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:30:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[FOR an evening, for a game, for a few fleeting, blissful hours, Mike D'Antoni was allowed to ponder what life could be like while reminiscing about what it used to be like.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-2009-12-02.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:01:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amar'e Stoudemire, Center Channing Frye. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, Forward Jared Dudley, Guard Goran Dragic, Center Robin Lopez, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-2009-12-02.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:01:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns failed to reach 100 points for the first time this season Tuesday, and it came against a Knicks team ranked 28th in the NBA in defense. --Phoenix had won nine of the last 11 meetings with the Knicks, but New York has won two of three games unde]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-2009-12-02.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:01:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns have lost only four games all season. But when they do go down, they usually don't fool around. A 22-point loss in Orlando. A 19-point boat race in Los Angeles against the Lakers that wasn't as close as the score makes it sound. And then, Tuesday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-2009-12-01.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:40:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Phoenix improved to 14-3 (.824) Sunday and still owned the NBA's best record. The Suns have also have a four-game winning streak -- the third time in the first 17 games of the season that they won at least four straight, something that happened only onc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-2009-12-01.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:40:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash; Shooting guard Jason Richardson; Small forward Grant Hill; Power forward Amar'e Stoudemire; Center Channing Frye. Bench -- Guard Leandro Barbosa; Forward Louis Amundson; Forward Jared Dudley; Guard Goran Dragi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-2009-12-01.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:40:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the Suns at 14-3 and again leading the NBA in scoring as they headed to New York for a game Tuesday, there will be plenty of talk about how Phoenix has returned to the "Seven Seconds or Less" mantra of former coach Mike D'Antoni with fabulous results]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kid Canada romps over Raps]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/kid-canada-romps-over-raps.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:30:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-2009-11-30.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:01:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash; Shooting guard Jason Richardson; Small forward Grant Hill; Power forward Amar'e Stoudemire; Center Channing Frye. Bench -- Guard Leandro Barbosa; Forward Louis Amundson; Forward Jared Dudley; Guard Goran Dragi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-2009-11-30.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:01:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Phoenix improved to 14-3 (.824) Sunday and still owned the NBA's best record. The Suns have also have a four-game winning streak -- the third time in the first 17 games of the season that they won at least four straight, something that happened only onc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-2009-11-30.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:01:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the Suns at 14-3 and again leading the NBA in scoring as they headed to New York for a game Tuesday, there will be plenty of talk about how Phoenix has returned to the "Seven Seconds or Less" mantra of former coach Mike D'Antoni with fabulous results]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA fines Stoudemire, Chandler for in-game tweets]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-fines-stoudemire-chandler-for-in-game-tweets.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 04:57:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA fined Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire and Charlotte Bobcats forward Tyson Chandler $7,500 each Sunday for posting to their Twitter accounts during games in violation of league rules.Stoudemire's Twitter feed was updated during the Suns' 126-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards Plus  2009-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/wizards-plus-2009-11-30.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:30:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SEEN AND HEARD AT VERIZON CENTER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nash's 16 assists lift Suns to rout of Raptors]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nash-s-16-assists-lift-suns-to-rout-of-raptors.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:33:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Steve Nash again made his annual trip home to Canada one to remember.Nash had 20 points and 16 assists, Jason Richardson scored 22 points and the Phoenix Suns won their fourth straight game, 113-94 over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday."I wouldn't trade him ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Raptors Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-raptors-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 19:06:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Steve Nash leading the way, the Phoenix Suns have been very tough to slow down through the first month of the season.The Toronto Raptors are quite familiar with just how hard it can be.Nash looks to help the surging Suns win their 12th straight game ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timberwolves drop 15th in a row]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/timberwolves-drop-15th-in-a-row.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 07:56:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Losing has become a way of life for the Minnesota Timberwolves.The Wolves lost their 15th consecutive game on Friday night when Jason Richardson scored 22 points to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 120-95 victory.Steve Nash had nine points and 11 assists and Gr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 120, Timberwolves 95]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-120-timberwolves-95.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 05:59:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While 35-year-old Steve Nash was running circles around players 15 years his junior on the court, the young Minnesota Timberwolves finally started to show signs that all this losing is getting to them.Frowns of frustration and blank stares of disillusionm]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A case of deja vu for Raptors ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/a-case-of-deja-vu-for-raptors.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:30:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They won't be commemorating the milestone in this city's Garden on Friday night, but in-tune fans and a certain well-paid man of leisure will surely note its passing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Timberwolves Preview 2009-11-26]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-timberwolves-preview-2009-11-26.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:08:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Coming off their best shooting game of the season, the high-octane Phoenix Suns look to improve upon the Western Conference's best record.That doesn't bode well for the slumping Minnesota Timberwolves.Phoenix opens a four-game road trip Friday night when ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-11-26]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-2009-11-26.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:01:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amar'e Stoudemire, Center Channing Frye. Bench -- Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Louis Amundson, Forward Jared Dudley, Guard Goran Dragi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-11-26]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-2009-11-26.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:01:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Phoenix improved to 12-3 (.800) and owns the NBA's best record. This is the fourth Suns team in the franchise's 42-year history to start a season 12-3 or better, joining the 1980-81 and 2004-05 clubs that were each 13-2 (.867) and the 1993-94 club that ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-11-26]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-2009-11-26.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:01:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the NBA's best record at 12-3, the Suns have been tough to beat anywhere. But even coming close at US Airways Center in Phoenix is becoming quite a chore. The Suns moved to 6-0 at home with a 126-111 drubbing of the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stoudemire erupts in 3rd as Suns handle Grizzlies]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/stoudemire-erupts-in-3rd-as-suns-handle-grizzlies.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:10:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After struggling against the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this month, Amare Stoudemire vowed to make amends.He certainly has kept up his end of the bargain.Stoudemire scored 18 of his 28 points during a torrid third quarter and the Phoenix Suns beat the Mem]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns' knack: The comeback ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-knack-the-comeback.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:30:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The sun doesn't set on thePhoenixSuns in the fourth quarter. The resilientSuns (11-3) are 5-3 this season when trailing after three quarters. That's more wins than theSuns had all of last season when trailing entering the fourth quarter (4-30).]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nash guides Suns to surprising fast start]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nash-guides-suns-to-surprising-fast-start.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:32:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns are supposed to be an aging NBA afterthought, a franchise that a couple of years ago saw its best title shot slip away.Few could have foreseen the way this team has bolted out of the starting gate. With Steve Nash as good as ever, Amare S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-2009-11-23.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:20:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With the win Sunday, the Suns reclaimed a share of the league's best record (11-3), joining the idle Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic, who also won Sunday. --The Suns remained one of three NBA teams undefeated at home through Sunday. The others: the 7-0 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-2009-11-23.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:20:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash; Shooting guard Jason Richardson; Small forward Grant Hill; Power forward Amar'e Stoudemire; Center Channing Frye. Bench -- Guard Leandro Barbosa; Forward Louis Amundson; Forward Jared Dudley; Guard Goran Dragi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-2009-11-23.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:20:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns' 11-3 start is impressive enough, but it could get even better over the next two weeks. After taking care of the injury-riddled Pistons on Sunday, the Suns have two day off before ending their short homestand against the awful, Allen Iverson-less]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nash, Suns wear out Pistons in win]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nash-suns-wear-out-pistons-in-win.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:04:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns just had too much energy for the worn out Detroit Pistons.Amare Stoudemire scored 21 points and Steve Nash added 20 for Phoenix, then sat out the fourth quarter to watch the Suns rout road-weary Detroit 117-91 on Sunday night for the Pist]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA NOTES 2009-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-notes-2009-11-23.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:30:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The theme for the entireCeltics franchise was set the day Doc Rivers finally convinced Paul Pierce that his system was designed to make the captain better.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards Plus ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/wizards-plus.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:30:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SEEN AND HEARD AT AT&T CENTER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Under-the-radar additions providing major value]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/under-the-radar-additions-providing-major-value.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:25:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They weren't the splashiest offseason acquisitions, but these players are making big impacts for their new teams, Randy Hill says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Short-handed Hornets take it to Suns]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/short-handed-hornets-take-it-to-suns.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The rookie didn't flinch in crunch time and the old veteran couldn't miss.Darren Collison's poise and Peja Stojakovic's sharp shooting provided the 1-2 punch the suddenly surging New Orleans Hornets needed to pull out a surprising 110-103 victory over the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/presented-by-2009-11-20.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:55:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-2009-11-15.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:21:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns lost a chance at the best start in franchise history after going 8-1 out of the gate. The 1980-81 Suns won 11 of the first 12 games. Both of Phoenix's losses this season have come on the road, but they still have won five of the first seven. --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-2009-11-14.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:01:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amar'e Stoudemire, Center Channing Frye. Bench -- Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Louis Amundson, Forward Jared Dudley, Guard Goran Dragi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-2009-11-14.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:01:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns lost a chance at the best start in franchise history after going 8-1 out of the gate. The 1980-81 Suns won 11 of the first 12 games. Both of Phoenix's losses this season have come on the road, but they still have won five of the first seven. --]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-2009-11-14.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:01:42 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns have only lost two of their first 10 games, but the defeats have a lot in common: Both came on the road. Both came in the second of back-to-back games. Both snapped four-game Phoenix winning streaks.  Both came on nights when the Suns shot poorly]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eye OK, Suns' Stoudemire looking good ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/eye-ok-suns-stoudemire-looking-good.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:30:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A season-ending injury is one thing. There's always next season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[RUNNIN' SUNS TO TEST LAKERS ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/runnin-suns-to-test-lakers.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:30:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the public address announcer revealed that the team ahead of theLakers in the Pacific Division standings had won Friday night, the Staples Center fans had a telling reaction: They cheered.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tantrums can pay off ... under these circumstances]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/tantrums-can-pay-off-under-these-circumstances.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:17:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rick Carlisle unloaded on his team recently &#151; and the Mavs responded. Charley Rosen says coaches need to be careful with tirades.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resurgent Steve Nash, having fun again, re-energizes the Suns ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/resurgent-steve-nash-having-fun-again-re-energizes-the-suns.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:30:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that thePhoenixSuns are 8-1 and the New York Knicks are 1-8, we can conclude something about the working relationship between Mike D'Antoni and Steve Nash.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe, Lakers hammer Nash, Suns]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/kobe-lakers-hammer-nash-suns.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:04:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Lakers ran all over the NBA's speediest team.Kobe Bryant scored 29 points, Andrew Bynum had 26 points and 15 rebounds in his return from injury, and the Lakers put the brakes on the Phoenix Suns' fast start with a 121-102 victory Thursday ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers 121, Suns 102]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/lakers-121-suns-102.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:47:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One moment after Steve Nash threw a pass into the stands in the third quarter, Lamar Odom found Kobe Bryant with an alley-oop pass for a behind-the-head dunk.While the travel-weary Phoenix Suns played like a skipping record, Bryant's well-rested Lakers we]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-2009-11-10.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:20:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash; Shooting guard Jason Richardson; Small forward Grant Hill; Power forward Amar'e Stoudemire; Center Channing Frye. Bench -- Center Jarron Collins; Guard Leandro Barbosa; Forward Louis Amundson; Forward Jared Du]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-2009-11-10.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:20:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Suns' "championship window" was supposedly open from 2004 to 2008, they never started a season 7-1. They never scored at least 100 points in each of their first eight games. And except for 2004-05, when Steve Nash returned to Phoenix to change th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-2009-11-10.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:20:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns have tied the best record in franchise history after eight games, and they've done it with offense. They've hit 89 3-pointers in the first eight games (11.1 per game) and scored at least 100 points in all eight for the first time since the 1990]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rookie point guards are stealing the show]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/rookie-point-guards-are-stealing-the-show.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:57:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Blake Griffin was supposed to be a rookie of the year lock. But he's hurt and some talented guards are making noise, Randy Hill says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns continue hot start with close win vs. 76ers]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-continue-hot-start-with-close-win-vs-76ers.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:26:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Steve Nash heard the whispers in the offseason.He chose to ignore them.Opting to re-sign with the Phoenix Suns sure looks to have been the right decision for the All-Star point guard.Jason Richardson scored 29 points, Steve Nash added 21 points and tied h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[KING & A PRAYER - LEBRON WILL HAVE BETTER OPTIONS THAN KNICKS ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/king-a-prayer-lebron-will-have-better-options-than-knicks.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:31:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BIG ups to the Cavaliers, who came into New York and rode roughshod over it . . . you know, like Bloomberg.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Davis thumbs nose at injury]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/davis-thumbs-nose-at-injury.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:31:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Glen Davis never realized how important his right thumb was until he broke it in a fistfight 13 days ago.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns set on C's streak]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-set-on-c-s-streak.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:30:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Captain Paul Pierce thought theCeltics were a step slow on defense last night during their first loss of the season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards run 'out of gas' in losing fourth straight ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/wizards-run--out-of-gas-in-losing-fourth-straight.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:30:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gilbert Arenas knocked down a 20-foot jumper in Steve Nash's face late in the first quarter and brought back his old Hibachi move. Palms up, he waved his hands back and forth as if warming them on an imaginary grill, then he ran back down the Verizon Cent]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 102, Wizards 90]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-102-wizards-90.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:30:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns came out in the daytime for the first time this season, on a Sunday afternoon on the East Coast.And they proceeded to commit 16 first-half turnovers.The Suns settled down, giving the ball away only five times in the second half, and beat ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MVP candidates . . . who have yet to win the award ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/mvp-candidates-who-have-yet-to-win-the-award.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:30:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Here's a quick question for NBA trivia buffs: Who is the last person to win the Most Valuable Player award who is no longer an active player in the association? Believe it or not, it's Karl Malone, who won the second of his two MVPs for the lockout-shorte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics lose for first time ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/celtics-lose-for-first-time.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:30:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BOSTON (AP) -- Jason Richardson bounced back from his worst game of the season to score 34 points with 10 rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns rebounded from their only defeat to beat theBostonCeltics 110-103 on Friday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-76ers Preview 2009-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-76ers-preview-2009-11-09.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:27:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After missing the playoffs last spring with their worst record since signing Steve Nash before the 2004-05 season, the Phoenix Suns have one of the league's best records two weeks into 2009-10.The Suns, though, refuse to say they've returned to the NBA's ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns beat Wizards to match best franchise start]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-beat-wizards-to-match-best-franchise-start.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:07:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns came out in the daytime for the first time this season, on a Sunday afternoon on the East Coast.And they proceeded to commit 16 first-half turnovers.The Suns settled down, giving the ball away only five times in the second half, and beat ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-2009-11-08.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:41:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Channing Frye. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, Forward Jared Dudley, Guard Goran Dragic, Forward Earl Clark. P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-2009-11-08.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:41:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns have tied the best record in franchise history after six games and have done it while collecting road wins in Miami and Boston in the last three days. It is the first time they have been 5-1 since the 2000-01 season. --Suns coach Alvin Gentry c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-2009-11-08.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:41:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apparently, all the Suns needed was a day of rest. Two days after their first back-to-back test of the season found them flat and easy prey for Orlando and their first loss of the season, the Suns had their jump, their shooting touch and their killer inst]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CELTICS NOTEBOOK 2009-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/celtics-notebook-2009-11-08.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:30:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Depending on who you ask, Grant Hill either nearly became a Celtic last summer or knew all along that he was going to remain a Sun.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celts finally get burned]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/celts-finally-get-burned.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:30:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Every team has a bad matchup out there in the hinterlands.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celts `D' gets burned from too much Suns]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/celts-`d-gets-burned-from-too-much-suns.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:30:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Suns 110,Celtics 103]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Wizards Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-wizards-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:05:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The fast-paced Phoenix Suns haven't had any problems putting up points this season, and Jason Richardson's impressive offensive effort helped them knock off an Eastern Conference power in their most recent game.The Washington Wizards certainly didn't have]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-2009-11-07.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:01:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Channing Frye. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, Forward Jared Dudley, Guard Goran Dragic, Forward Earl Clark. P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-2009-11-07.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:01:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns have tied the best record in franchise history after six games and have done it while collecting road wins in Miami and Boston in the last three days. It is the first time they have been 5-1 since the 2000-01 season. --Suns coach Alvin Gentry c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-2009-11-07.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:01:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Apparently, all the Suns needed was a day of rest. Two days after their first back-to-back test of the season found them flat and easy prey for Orlando and their first loss of the season, the Suns had their jump, their shooting touch and their killer inst]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 110, Celtics 103]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-110-celtics-103.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:06:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Richardson and the Phoenix Suns had no trouble putting their only loss of the season behind them, even against unbeaten Boston.One game after going scoreless for just the third time in his career, Richardson had 34 points and 10 rebounds to lead Pho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scorched by Suns, Celtics suffer first loss]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/scorched-by-suns-celtics-suffer-first-loss.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:06:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Richardson bounced back from his worst game of the season to score 34 points with 10 rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns rebounded from their only defeat to beat the Boston Celtics 110-103 on Friday night.Kevin Garnett had a season-high 26 points for Bos]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-2009-11-06.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:41:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amar'e Stoudemire, Center Channing Frye. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, Forward Jared Dudley, Guard Goran Dragic, Center Jarron Collin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-2009-11-06.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:40:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns' starters, outside of Amare Stoudemire, just didn't have it against the Magic, and showed that their 4-0 record might have been more the result of friendly scheduling than firepower. But on the bright side, the bench continued to show it can be c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-2009-11-06.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:40:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns missed a chance to start 5-0 for only the second time in franchise history, the first time since 1984-85. They also had a seven-game winning streak, dating back to last season, snapped. --Orlando has had good teams recently but they haven't had]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starter (for now) lifts Magic to win ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/starter-for-now-lifts-magic-to-win.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:30:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Times wires]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-2009-11-05.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:41:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amar'e Stoudemire, Center Channing Frye. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, Forward Jared Dudley, Guard Goran Dragic, Center Jarron Collin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-2009-11-05.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:41:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns' starters, outside of Amare Stoudemire, just didn't have it against the Magic, and showed that their 4-0 record might have been more the result of friendly scheduling than firepower. But on the bright side, the bench continued to show it can be c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-2009-11-05.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:41:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns missed a chance to start 5-0 for only the second time in franchise history, the first time since 1984-85. They also had a seven-game winning streak, dating back to last season, snapped. --Orlando has had good teams recently but they haven't had]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anderson, Magic shoot down Suns]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/anderson-magic-shoot-down-suns.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:55:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ryan Anderson admits he's been joking with Rashard Lewis about who will be the Orlando Magic's starting power forward when the All-Star returns from suspension.For now, it's no joke: Anderson is filling in just fine.Anderson had 20 and 10 rebounds, Dwight]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barbosa out for Suns with injured wrist]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/barbosa-out-for-suns-with-injured-wrist.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phoenix guard Leandro Barbosa is out for the Suns' game against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night with an injured right wrist.Barbosa played only 14 minutes in Phoenix's win against Minnesota on Sunday. He also missed the win at Miami on Tuesday.Throug]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Already, panic is a viable option ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/already-panic-is-a-viable-option.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:30:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheWarriors are more exciting than most NBA teams.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/presented-by-2009-11-04.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:30:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Magic Preview 2009-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-magic-preview-2009-11-04.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:42:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Steve Nash once again playing like a two-time MVP, the Phoenix Suns have been one of the league's biggest surprises through the first week of the season.Nash looks to help the Suns open with five consecutive wins for the first time in 25 years Wednes]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns turn to defense to stay unbeaten]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-turn-to-defense-to-stay-unbeaten.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:47:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sluggish at times offensively, the high-octane Phoenix Suns unveiled a new wrinkle.Zone defense, of all things, kept the Suns unbeaten.Steve Nash scored 25 of his 30 points in the second half, added eight assists and the Suns used a dominant fourth quarte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Heat, Box]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-heat-box.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:18:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX (104)Hill 2-11 6-8 10, Stoudemire 6-9 4-9 16, Frye 4-11 0-0 9,Nash 11-15 4-4 30, J.Richardson 6-13 0-1 14, Dudley 2-6 3-3 8,Amundson 5-7 0-0 10, Dragic 3-5 0-2 7, Collins 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 39-77 17-27 104.MIAMI (96)Q.Richardson 7-17 0-0 18, Beasle]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Heat, Box 2009-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-heat-box-2009-11-04.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:08:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX (104)Hill 2-11 6-8 10, Stoudemire 6-9 4-9 16, Frye 4-11 0-0 9,Nash 11-15 4-4 30, J.Richardson 6-13 0-1 14, Dudley 2-6 3-3 8,Amundson 5-7 0-0 10, Dragic 3-5 0-2 7, Collins 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 39-77 17-27 104.MIAMI (96)Q.Richardson 7-17 0-0 18, Beasle]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barbosa out for Suns]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/barbosa-out-for-suns.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:19:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phoenix guard Leandro Barbosa missed the Suns' game Tuesday night against the Miami Heat with an injured right wrist.Barbosa played only 14 minutes in the Phoenix's win Sunday against Minnesota. His status for the Suns' game Wednesday in Orlando is unclea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-2009-11-03.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:40:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash; Shooting guard Leandro Barbosa; Small forward Grant Hill; Power forward Amar'e Stoudemire; Center Channing Frye. Bench -- Guard Jason Richardson; Forward Louis Amundson; Forward Jared Dudley; Guard Goran Dragi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-2009-11-03.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:40:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns are 3-0 for the first time since the 2004-05 season and for only the sixth time in franchise history. In addition to 2004-05, the Suns managed the feat in 1984-85, 1980-81, 1979-80 and 1977-78. The 1984-85 team set a franchise record by startin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-2009-11-03.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:40:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns brought center Channing Frye back home to Phoenix to replace Shaquille O'Neal in the starting lineup. His charge was to open up the floor and the passing lanes for Steve Nash with his outside shooting. But neither the Suns nor Frye were expecting]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Heat Preview 2009-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-heat-preview-2009-11-03.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:03:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat have very different styles of play, but one thing they have in common is undefeated records.They won't have that in common anymore after Tuesday night.The Suns and Heat both try to avoid their first loss when they meet at A]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Good effort in loss to Suns is a start for young Timberwolves ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/good-effort-in-loss-to-suns-is-a-start-for-young-timberwolves.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:30:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX -- This is a work in progress, Kurt Rambis reminds us. And he's OK with that.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jennings ready for anything  Challenges await high-flying rookie ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/jennings-ready-for-anything-challenges-await-high-flying-rookie.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:30:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By CHARLES F. GARDNER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-2009-11-02.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:40:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash; Shooting guard Leandro Barbosa; Small forward Grant Hill; Power forward Amar'e Stoudemire; Center Channing Frye. Bench -- Guard Jason Richardson; Forward Louis Amundson; Forward Jared Dudley; Guard Goran Dragi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-2009-11-02.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:40:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns are 3-0 for the first time since the 2004-05 season and for only the sixth time in franchise history. In addition to 2004-05, the Suns managed the feat in 1984-85, 1980-81, 1979-80 and 1977-78. The 1984-85 team set a franchise record by startin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-2009-11-02.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:40:56 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns brought center Channing Frye back home to Phoenix to replace Shaquille O'Neal in the starting lineup. His charge was to open up the floor and the passing lanes for Steve Nash with his outside shooting. But neither the Suns nor Frye were expecting]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frye shoots Suns past T-Wolves at home]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/frye-shoots-suns-past-t-wolves-at-home.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:19:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Channing Frye has free reign to take as many 3-point shots as he likes - as long as he keeps making them.Frye took 10 3-points attempts and made six in the Phoenix Suns' 120-110 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night.Coach Alvin Gentry sa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timberwolves-Suns, Box]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/timberwolves-suns-box.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:53:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MINNESOTA (112)Gomes 10-13 1-2 23, Pecherov 4-10 0-0 8, Jefferson 9-23 3-3 21,Flynn 4-9 2-2 11, Brewer 8-18 3-6 19, Sessions 4-10 1-3 9,Hollins 2-3 2-2 6, Wilkins 1-2 2-2 5, Cardinal 0-0 2-2 2,Pavlovic 0-1 1-1 1, Ellington 3-8 0-0 7. Totals 45-97 17-23 11]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timberwolves-Suns, Box 2009-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/timberwolves-suns-box-2009-11-02.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:41:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MINNESOTA (112)Gomes 10-13 1-2 23, Pecherov 4-10 0-0 8, Jefferson 9-23 3-3 21,Flynn 4-9 2-2 11, Brewer 8-18 3-6 19, Sessions 4-10 1-3 9,Hollins 2-3 2-2 6, Wilkins 1-2 2-2 5, Cardinal 0-0 2-2 2,Pavlovic 0-1 1-1 1, Ellington 3-8 0-0 7. Totals 45-97 17-23 11]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors struggle in lopsided loss to Phoenix ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/warriors-struggle-in-lopsided-loss-to-phoenix.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:30:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX Inept.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/presented-by-2009-11-02.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:30:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors' advance box for Friday's game at Phoenix ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/warriors-advance-box-for-friday-s-game-at-phoenix.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:30:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Warriors AT PHOENIX]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-2009-11-01.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:02:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Leandro Barbosa, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amar'e Stoudemire, Center Channing Frye. Bench -- Forward Earl Clark, Forward Jared Dudley, Guard Goran Dragic, Forward Louis Amundson, C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-2009-11-01.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:02:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns are 2-0 for the first time since 2004-05, when Steve Nash returned to Phoenix and led the team to a 31-4 start and a 62-win season. Phoenix has averaged 116 points per game, even without starting shooting guard Jason Richardson (suspension). It]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-11-01]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-2009-11-01.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:02:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[During Wednesday night's season opener in Los Angeles, Steve Nash was the target of a Clippers fan who -- armed with a copy of Nash's birth certificate -- decided to verbally write Nash's NBA obituary. "You're done... you're an old man... you're finished,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timberwolves-Suns Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/timberwolves-suns-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:17:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Steve Nash has yet another target for his well-timed passes.Coming off one of the ?est performances of his career, Nash will be on the court with Jason Richardson for the first time this season as the Phoenix Suns host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Randolph ready to start, not ready for Stoudemire ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/randolph-ready-to-start-not-ready-for-stoudemire.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:30:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Second-year forwardAnthony Randolph, who has been slowed by back and knee injuries, was back in the starting lineup Friday, but coachDon Nelson didn't match him with Phoenix forwardAmar'e Stoudemire.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Professor Nash - a beautiful lesson]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/professor-nash-a-beautiful-lesson.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:30:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[WhenWarriors rookie Stephen Curry was yanked in the closing minute of the first half Friday night, a courtside fan stood up and yelled, "Take some notes, Curry."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nash, Suns dominate Warriors in home opener]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nash-suns-dominate-warriors-in-home-opener.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:51:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Anybody waiting for Steve Nash to show his age, well, keep waiting.The 35-year-old point guard scored 18 points and had the sixth 20-assist game of his career Friday night in Phoenix's 123-101 rout of the Golden State Warriors in the Suns' home opener.The]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Previews from The Sports Network  2009-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-previews-from-the-sports-network-2009-10-31.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:30:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[??????????????????????????????Friday,?October?30th?? ??????????????????????????????(All?times?Eastern)?? ?MILWAUKEE?Bucks?(0-0)?AT?PHILADELPHIA?76ers?(0-1),?7?P.M.?? Doormats?in?the?Central?Division?for?quite?some?time,?the?? ?Milwaukee?Bucks?will?kick?of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors-Suns, Box 2009-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/warriors-suns-box-2009-10-31.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:52:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GOLDEN STATE (101)Jackson 6-13 1-2 13, Randolph 2-9 8-8 12, Biedrins 4-4 0-0 8,Curry 5-9 0-0 12, Ellis 7-19 4-6 19, Turiaf 1-2 0-0 2,Maggette 2-7 5-6 9, Morrow 1-5 5-6 7, Azubuike 7-14 0-0 17,Moore 1-2 0-0 2, Watson 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 36-85 23-28 101.PHOEN]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-2009-10-30.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:01:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Leandro Barbosa, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Channing Frye. Bench -- Forward Earl Clark, Forward Jared Dudley, Guard Goran Dragic, Forward Louis Amundson.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-2009-10-30.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:01:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Phoenix won despite the absence of shooting guard Jason Richardson, who must sit out the first two games of the season to serve an NBA suspension for off-the-court problems last season. Leandro Barbosa started in place of Richardson and Jared Dudley als]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-2009-10-30.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:01:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All the talk coming into the season was how the Suns were going to run and gun and score 110 points a night and but would probably be pounded on the boards on a nightly basis. So what happens? The Suns score a grand total of two fast-break points and were]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors-Suns Preview 2009-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/warriors-suns-preview-2009-10-30.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:19:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Golden State rookie Stephen Curry fit in well in the Warriors' high-scoring offense in his NBA debut, but the real test could be keeping up with his team's next opponent.Curry and the Warriors visit the Phoenix Suns on Friday night, looking to end an eigh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wasted opportunity]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/wasted-opportunity.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:30:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Maybe theWarriors shouldn't have had a pregame ceremony Wednesday night to recognize Anthony Morrow for leading the league in three-point shooting last season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/presented-by-2009-10-29.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:30:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curry's debut is solid, but not off the charts ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/curry-s-debut-is-solid-but-not-off-the-charts.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:30:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stephen Curry's challenge is easy.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nash comes to rescue as Suns rally past Clippers]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nash-comes-to-rescue-as-suns-rally-past-clippers.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:24:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Steve Nash scored 15 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, when he rallied the Phoenix Suns to a 109-107 season-opening victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.Grant Hill had 19 points and 13 rebounds, Leandro Barbosa added 17 points, A]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 109, Clippers 107]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-109-clippers-107.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:53:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike D'Antoni is gone to the New York Knicks, yet some of the Phoenix Suns are still playing as if he's coaching them.Steve Nash scored 15 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter, when he rallied the Suns to a 109-107 season-opening victory over the Los An]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Clippers, Box]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-clippers-box.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:30:38 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX (109)Hill 8-15 2-2 19, Stoudemire 4-6 8-10 16, Frye 5-12 1-2 12,Nash 9-15 5-5 24, Barbosa 6-16 2-2 17, Dudley 2-3 1-2 6,Amundson 1-1 1-2 3, Clark 3-9 0-0 6, Dragic 3-3 0-2 6. Totals 41-80 20-27 109.L.A. CLIPPERS (107)Thornton 4-7 1-1 9, Camby 10-1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Clippers, Box 2009-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-clippers-box-2009-10-29.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:28:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX (109)Hill 8-15 2-2 19, Stoudemire 4-6 8-10 16, Frye 5-12 1-2 12,Nash 9-15 5-5 24, Barbosa 6-16 2-2 17, Dudley 2-3 1-2 6,Amundson 1-1 1-2 3, Clark 3-9 0-0 6, Dragic 3-3 0-2 6. Totals 41-80 20-27 109.L.A. CLIPPERS (107)Thornton 4-7 1-1 9, Camby 10-1]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bigger, stronger ? better with age? ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/bigger-stronger-better-with-age.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:30:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The bangs and biceps are new. The guy who's sporting them this year certainly isn't. Even with an altered appearance, Andrei Kirilenko ? loaded guns, non-spiky hair and all ? is the playerUtahJazz fans are most used to seeing on the team after all these y]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE MAIN EVENT]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/the-main-event.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:30:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's more difficult to reach the NBA Western Conference playoffs than the East, where sub-.500 teams routinely qualify.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teammates see improvement in Westbrook ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/teammates-see-improvement-in-westbrook.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:30:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thunder guard Russell Westbrook finished the preseason tied for second with Phoenix's Steve Nash in total assists with 54. But Westbrook and Nash tied for first in average assists with 7.7 because Golden State's Baron Davis played one more game than Westb]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-10-28]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-2009-10-28.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:01:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns will return four of five starters from the end of last season, but the roster has undergone an age makeover in the past calendar year. With the addition of free agent Channing Frye to the starting lineup and rookie Earl Clark to a bench where Lou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-10-28]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-2009-10-28.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:01:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This long, hot summer was even longer than usual in Phoenix. For the first time since 2004 -- before Steve Nash returned to town -- the Suns missed the playoffs and the NBA season was over in mid-April. Even after a tumultuous coaching change, a style cha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-10-28]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-2009-10-28.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:01:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With Robin Lopez out until the end of November, the Suns are in the market for a big man to add to the bench. But he has to be capable of playing 10-15 minutes in the rotation and at the high tempo the Suns will play. If it's a choice between adding ano]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Clippers Preview 2009-10-28]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-clippers-preview-2009-10-28.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:59:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After missing the playoffs for the first time in five seasons, the Phoenix Suns are prepared to run their way back to the postseason in 2009-10.The determined Suns look to open the season Wednesday night with a fifth straight victory over the visiting Los]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[WAITING TO BE GREAT - WALSH, D'ANTONI BIDING TIME 'TIL SHOT AT LEBRON ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/waiting-to-be-great-walsh-d-antoni-biding-time--til-shot-at-lebron.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:31:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Knicks team president Donnie Walsh isn't trying to trick the savvy New York Basketball fan into thinking he has built a playoff team. When last season's 32-50 campaign ended, Walsh admitted to being impressed coach Mike D'Antoni squeezed that many victori]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The triple agent]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/the-triple-agent.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:31:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Byline: Mike Jones, THE WASHINGTON TIMES]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-10-28]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/presented-by-2009-10-28.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:31:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signs of decline in the West]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/signs-of-decline-in-the-west.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:30:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's more difficult to reach the playoffs in the Western Conference than it is in the East, where sub-.500 teams routinely make it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 Phoenix Suns Roster]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/2009-phoenix-suns-roster.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:05:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Head Coach: Alvin GentryNo.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns awarded rights to C Jarron Collins]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-awarded-rights-to-c-jarron-collins.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:50:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns on Monday were awarded the rights to center Jarron Collins, who was waived last week by the Portland Trail Blazers.The 6-foot-11 Collins is an eight-year NBA veteran who played for the Utah Jazz.He has career averages of 4.3 points and 3.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ten players to keep an eye on during the new NBA season ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/ten-players-to-keep-an-eye-on-during-the-new-nba-season.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:30:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Some are new to the NBA, others are already stars in the league with perhaps something to prove or players rebounding from injuries. Here are 10 players worth watching this NBA season, which tips off Tuesday:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nash, NBA at home in B.C.]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nash-nba-at-home-in-b-c.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 03:30:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Out of the spotlight, Nash and Suns will still run]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/out-of-the-spotlight-nash-and-suns-will-still-run.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:12:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not long ago the Phoenix Suns dazzled the NBA with a frenetic style that made the game ever so entertaining.The maestro was Steve Nash, who earned two MVP awards at the controls of a high-flying team that won 232 regular-season games over four seasons (20]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 113, Suns 93 2009-10-23]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/trail-blazers-113-suns-93-2009-10-23.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:40:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy scored 22 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 113-93 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night in the final preseason game for both teams.LaMarcus Aldridge, whose 5-year contract extension was announced earlier in the day, and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vancouver and NBA: Bitter divorce to better bedfellows ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/vancouver-and-nba-bitter-divorce-to-better-bedfellows.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:30:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[msekeres@globeandmail.com]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 113, Suns 93]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/trail-blazers-113-suns-93.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:06:52 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy scored 22 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 113-93 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night in the final preseason game for both teams.LaMarcus Aldridge, whose 5-year contract extension was announced earlier in the day, and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Suns, Box]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/trail-blazers-suns-box.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:13:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND (113)Batum 4-5 0-0 8, Aldridge 8-15 1-2 17, Oden 2-7 6-8 10,Blake 2-5 2-2 7, Roy 7-10 5-5 22, Miller 4-10 0-0 8, Webster 0-6 5-6 5,Bayless 3-9 3-3 9, Outlaw 7-12 0-0 17, Przybilla 3-4 0-1 6,Howard 2-3 0-0 4, Cunningham 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 42-87 22-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Suns, Box 2009-10-23]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/trail-blazers-suns-box-2009-10-23.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:38:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PORTLAND (113)Batum 4-5 0-0 8, Aldridge 8-15 1-2 17, Oden 2-7 6-8 10,Blake 2-5 2-2 7, Roy 7-10 5-5 22, Miller 4-10 0-0 8, Webster 0-6 5-6 5,Bayless 3-9 3-3 9, Outlaw 7-12 0-0 17, Przybilla 3-4 0-1 6,Howard 2-3 0-0 4, Cunningham 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 42-87 22-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns waive G Dickau, F Powell]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-waive-g-dickau-f-powell.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:02:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns lowered their preseason roster to 13 players Wednesday by waiving guard Dan Dickau and forward Carlos Powell.Dickau and Powell each appeared in five preseason games for the Suns.Dickau averaged 2.8 points and 1.4 assists. Powell averaged ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 143, Kings 127]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-143-kings-127.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:31:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Channing Frye scored 29 points, Amare Stoudemire had 26, and the fast-moving Phoenix Suns overcame the losses of Steve Nash and Grant Hill to beat the Sacramento Kings 143-127 on Tuesday night in their final home preseason game.Nash left in the second hal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings-Suns, Box]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/kings-suns-box.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:50:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SACRAMENTO (127)Mason 2-4 3-4 7, Thompson 5-7 5-6 15, Hawes 6-16 2-3 14,Evans 8-17 3-3 21, Martin 6-13 7-8 20, May 7-12 0-0 14, Udrih 1-5 0-0 2,Rodriguez 0-0 0-0 0, Casspi 9-14 0-0 22, Nocioni 2-4 0-0 5,Greene 1-3 0-0 2, Brockman 2-3 1-2 5. Totals 49-98 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings-Suns, Box 2009-10-21]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/kings-suns-box-2009-10-21.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:49:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SACRAMENTO (127)Mason 2-4 3-4 7, Thompson 5-7 5-6 15, Hawes 6-16 2-3 14,Evans 8-17 3-3 21, Martin 6-13 7-8 20, May 7-12 0-0 14, Udrih 1-5 0-0 2,Rodriguez 0-0 0-0 0, Casspi 9-14 0-0 22, Nocioni 2-4 0-0 5,Greene 1-3 0-0 2, Brockman 2-3 1-2 5. Totals 49-98 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-10-21]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/presented-by-2009-10-21.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:49:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iguodala coming along, 76ers' Jordan says ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/iguodala-coming-along-76ers-jordan-says.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:30:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Only eight days and two preseason games remain before the76ers officially begin the season in Orlando.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-2009-10-19.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:01:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns will return four of five starters from the end of last season, but the roster has undergone an age makeover in the past calendar year. With the addition of free agent Channing Frye to the starting lineup and rookie Earl Clark to a bench where Lou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-2009-10-19.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:01:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With Robin Lopez out until the end of November, the Suns are in the market for a big man to add to the bench. But he has to be capable of playing 10-15 minutes in the rotation and at the high tempo the Suns will play. If it's a choice between adding ano]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-2009-10-19.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:01:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This long, hot summer was even longer than usual in Phoenix. For the first time since 2004 -- before Steve Nash returned to town -- the Suns missed the playoffs and the NBA season was over in mid-April. Even after a tumultuous coaching change, a style cha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iguodala's 23 points help 76ers top Suns ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/iguodala-s-23-points-help-76ers-top-suns.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:30:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Swingman Andre Iguodala scored 23 points last night as the76ers beat the Phoenix Suns, 116-94, in a preseason game in Monterrey, Mexico.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iguodala and Young lead Sixers past Suns]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/iguodala-and-young-lead-sixers-past-suns.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:05:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Andre Iguodala scored 23 points and Thaddeus Young added 17 to help the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Phoenix Suns 116-94 on Sunday in Mexico.The Suns had beaten the 76ers on Friday, handing Philadelphia its first loss in the preseason.This marked the 18th ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixers, Suns meet tonight in Mexico ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/sixers-suns-meet-tonight-in-mexico.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:30:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[76ers-Suns, Box 2009-10-19]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/76ers-suns-box-2009-10-19.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:12:47 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHILADELPHIA (116)Young 7-10 2-3 17, Brand 3-9 0-0 6, Dalembert 5-12 1-1 11,Williams 3-11 4-5 10, Iguodala 10-17 2-2 23, Kapono 3-5 0-0 9,Holiday 2-6 3-4 7, Speights 6-11 2-2 14, Smith 1-1 0-0 2,Green 5-13 0-0 10, Ivey 0-1 2-2 2, Brezec 1-3 1-2 3,Christma]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-2009-10-18.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:41:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With Robin Lopez out until the end of November, the Suns are in the market for a big man to add to the bench. But he has to be capable of playing 10-15 minutes in the rotation and at the high tempo the Suns will play. If it's a choice between adding ano]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-2009-10-18.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:41:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns will return four of five starters from the end of last season, but the roster has undergone an age makeover in the past calendar year. With the addition of free agent Channing Frye to the starting lineup and rookie Earl Clark to a bench where Lou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-2009-10-18.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:41:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This long, hot summer was even longer than usual in Phoenix. For the first time since 2004 -- before Steve Nash returned to town -- the Suns missed the playoffs and the NBA season was over in mid-April. Even after a tumultuous coaching change, a style cha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 115, 76ers 113]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-115-76ers-113.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:36:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dan Dickau hit six free throws in the final minute and the Phoenix Suns, after squandering an 18-point fourth-quarter lead, held off Philadelphia 115-113 on Friday night, the 76ers' first loss in five exhibition games.Phoenix (3-2) led 98-80 with 8:18 rem]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[76ers-Suns, Box]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/76ers-suns-box.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:30:25 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHILADELPHIA (113)Young 4-11 1-2 10, Brand 1-7 3-3 5, Dalembert 0-2 0-0 0,Williams 9-22 8-12 27, Iguodala 0-6 0-0 0, Kapono 1-3 0-0 2,Holiday 5-9 3-3 14, Speights 12-18 8-8 32, Smith 5-10 0-0 11,Brezec 1-2 0-0 2, Green 2-8 2-2 6, Bowman 1-2 0-0 2, Ivey 0-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[76ers suffer first exhibition loss ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/76ers-suffer-first-exhibition-loss.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 10:30:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[76ers-Suns, Box 2009-10-17]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/76ers-suns-box-2009-10-17.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:53:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHILADELPHIA (113)Young 4-11 1-2 10, Brand 1-7 3-3 5, Dalembert 0-2 0-0 0,Williams 9-22 8-12 27, Iguodala 0-6 0-0 0, Kapono 1-3 0-0 2,Holiday 5-9 3-3 14, Speights 12-18 8-8 32, Smith 5-10 0-0 11,Brezec 1-2 0-0 2, Green 2-8 2-2 6, Bowman 1-2 0-0 2, Ivey 0-]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-2009-10-16.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:01:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With Robin Lopez out until the end of November, the Suns are in the market for a big man to add to the bench. But he has to be capable of playing 10-15 minutes in the rotation and at the high tempo the Suns will play. If it's a choice between adding ano]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-2009-10-16.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:01:50 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns will return four of five starters from the end of last season, but the roster has undergone an age makeover in the past calendar year. With the addition of free agent Channing Frye to the starting lineup and rookie Earl Clark to a bench where Lou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-2009-10-16.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:01:49 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This long, hot summer was even longer than usual in Phoenix. For the first time since 2004 -- before Steve Nash returned to town -- the Suns missed the playoffs and the NBA season was over in mid-April. Even after a tumultuous coaching change, a style cha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 110, Trail Blazers 104 2009-10-15]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-110-trail-blazers-104-2009-10-15.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:14:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Steve Nash had 23 points and 15 assists and the Phoenix Suns returned to the Portland's old Memorial Coliseum much same way they left it - with a victory over the Trail Blazers.The Suns spoiled Portland's retro return to the birthplace of "Rip City" with ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 110, Trail Blazers 104]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-110-trail-blazers-104.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:29:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Steve Nash had 23 points and 15 assists and the Phoenix Suns returned to the Portland's old Memorial Coliseum much same way they left it - with a victory over the Trail Blazers.The Suns spoiled Portland's retro return to the birthplace of "Rip City" with ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Trail Blazers, Box]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-trail-blazers-box.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:30:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX (110)Powell 5-6 0-0 12, Stoudemire 4-8 7-8 15, Frye 1-9 0-0 3,Richardson 4-12 0-0 9, Nash 10-16 1-2 23, Amundson 3-4 0-2 6,Clark 3-6 0-0 6, Barbosa 10-17 0-0 25, Dragic 4-8 0-0 9,Dudley 1-4 0-0 2. Totals 45-90 8-12 110.PORTLAND (104)Webster 5-11 4]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Trail Blazers, Box 2009-10-15]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-trail-blazers-box-2009-10-15.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:29:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX (110)Powell 5-6 0-0 12, Stoudemire 4-8 7-8 15, Frye 1-9 0-0 3,Richardson 4-12 0-0 9, Nash 10-16 1-2 23, Amundson 3-4 0-2 6,Clark 3-6 0-0 6, Barbosa 10-17 0-0 25, Dragic 4-8 0-0 9,Dudley 1-4 0-0 2. Totals 45-90 8-12 110.PORTLAND (104)Webster 5-11 4]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-10-15]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/presented-by-2009-10-15.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:29:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durant on fire ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/durant-on-fire.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:30:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kevin Durant scored 30 points, 19 in the third quarter when he was 6-of-7 from the field, 4-of-4 on 3-pointers. Because of his size (6-foot-10), Durant is difficult to guard when he's draining lone-range shots.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 reasons for OKC fans to keep an eye on Suns ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/5-reasons-for-okc-fans-to-keep-an-eye-on-suns.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:30:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Oklahoma City opens its preseason home schedule tonight against the one opposing teamThunder fans should track the most in 2009-10 - the Phoenix Suns.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder 110, Suns 105, OT]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/thunder-110-suns-105-ot.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:30:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As Kevin Durant watched his Oklahoma City teammates blow a 20-point fourth-quarter lead, he thought about lobbying to return to the game.Instead, he and coach Scott Brooks saw an opportunity for the Thunder's bench players to learn a valuable lesson.And t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Thunder, Box]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-thunder-box.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:16:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX (105)Griffin 1-4 2-2 4, Stoudemire 7-15 6-8 20, Frye 2-10 2-2 6,Nash 3-4 3-3 9, Richardson 2-8 3-3 8, Amundson 2-3 2-4 6,Hill 1-3 4-5 6, Barbosa 3-8 2-2 8, Dragic 2-5 1-2 6, Clark 3-8 0-0 6,Dudley 5-8 1-3 12, Tucker 3-6 0-2 6, Dickau 0-3 2-2 2, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Thunder, Box 2009-10-13]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-thunder-box-2009-10-13.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:03:53 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX (105)Griffin 1-4 2-2 4, Stoudemire 7-15 6-8 20, Frye 2-10 2-2 6,Nash 3-4 3-3 9, Richardson 2-8 3-3 8, Amundson 2-3 2-4 6,Hill 1-3 4-5 6, Barbosa 3-8 2-2 8, Dragic 2-5 1-2 6, Clark 3-8 0-0 6,Dudley 5-8 1-3 12, Tucker 3-6 0-2 6, Dickau 0-3 2-2 2, Po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jackson booted for two games ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/jackson-booted-for-two-games.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:30:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[INDIAN WELLS Coach Don Nelson said Saturday that theWarriors will try to accommodate swingman Stephen Jackson's request for a trade, but only if it benefits the team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors taking their game outside ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/warriors-taking-their-game-outside.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:30:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[INGLEWOODWarriors guard Monta Ellis hasn't played Basketball outside since he was a kid playing pickup games at Mary C. Jones Park in Jackson, Miss.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors look forward to going outside ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/warriors-look-forward-to-going-outside.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:30:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[INGLEWOODWarriors guard Monta Ellis hasn't played Basketball outside since the pickup games at Mary C. Jones Park in Jackson, Miss., when was an adolescent.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors suspend Jackson ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/warriors-suspend-jackson.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:30:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[INDIAN WELLSWarriors coach Don Nelson said the team will try to accommodate forward Stephen Jackson's request for a trade, but only if it benefits the team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors-Suns, Box]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/warriors-suns-box.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 07:07:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GOLDEN STATE (104)Azubuike 2-8 3-4 8, Randolph 3-9 9-10 15, Biedrins 4-7 0-0 8,Curry 6-12 4-4 18, Ellis 3-9 0-0 6, Maggette 5-14 7-8 17,Morrow 11-21 4-4 30, Pruitt 0-0 0-2 0, Moore 1-2 0-0 2,Claxton 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 35-83 27-32 104.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors 104, Suns 101]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/warriors-104-suns-101.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 07:06:43 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Anthony Morrow scored 30 points off the bench and the Golden State Warriors defeated the Phoenix Suns 104-101 in an outdoor exhibition game on Saturday night at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.The game, hosted by the Suns, was played in calm conditions and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors bench blasts Suns in outdoor game]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/warriors-bench-blasts-suns-in-outdoor-game.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 06:59:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Anthony Morrow scored 30 points off the bench and the Golden State Warriors defeated the Phoenix Suns 104-101 in an outdoor exhibition game on Saturday night at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.The game, hosted by the Suns, was played in calm conditions and]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors-Suns, Box 2009-10-11]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/warriors-suns-box-2009-10-11.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 04:28:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GOLDEN STATE (104)Azubuike 2-8 3-4 8, Randolph 3-9 9-10 15, Biedrins 4-7 0-0 8,Curry 6-12 4-4 18, Ellis 3-9 0-0 6, Maggette 5-14 7-8 17,Morrow 11-21 4-4 30, Pruitt 0-0 0-2 0, Moore 1-2 0-0 2,Claxton 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 35-83 27-32 104.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-10-11]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/presented-by-2009-10-11.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 04:28:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[AutoTrader.com Tips Off NBA on TNT Partnership With Second AutoTrader.com Open Outdoor NBA Game ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/autotrader-com-tips-off-nba-on-tnt-partnership-with-second-autotrader-com-open-outdoor-nba-game.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 05:30:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ATLANTA, Oct. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The Phoenix Suns and AutoTrader.com, in collaboration with theNBA and TNT, team up again this year for the "AutoTrader.com Open" outdoorNBA pre-season game. The Suns will play the Golden State Warriors at Indian Wells Tenni]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not all NBA coaches make the grade]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/not-all-nba-coaches-make-the-grade.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:49:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Don Nelson probably won't like his grade as Charley Rosen rates all 30 NBA coaches, but five guys earned A's. Who are they?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-2009-10-08.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:20:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns' in-house communications department might be twittering right from the practice floor during training camp and encouraging it in social settings, but the Suns were already instituting and taking the NBA's new Twitter rules even further with the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-2009-10-08.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:20:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --F Amare Stoudemire declared the first half of his career over and appears ready to go after missing the last 29 games of the season with a detached retina that forced him to endure three surgeries and left him with plenty of time to contemp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-10-08]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-2009-10-08.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:20:54 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last year, the Suns went to training camp as a total work in progress. There was a new coach in Terry Porter. There was a new style focusing on improved defense and a more disciplined offense. There was an attempt to work Shaquille O'Neal in amongst the g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stoudemire returns, Suns easily beat Partizan 2009-10-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/stoudemire-returns-suns-easily-beat-partizan-2009-10-07.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:39:46 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amare Stoudemire scored 12 points in his first game in eight months, and the Phoenix Suns used a strong defensive effort to beat Partizan Belgrade 111-80 on Tuesday night in their preseason opener.The Suns, who insist they will improve their defense this ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stoudemire returns, Suns easily beat Partizan]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/stoudemire-returns-suns-easily-beat-partizan.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 05:17:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amare Stoudemire scored 12 points in his first game in eight months, and the Phoenix Suns used a strong defensive effort to beat Partizan Belgrade 111-80 on Tuesday night in their preseason opener.The Suns, who insist they will improve their defense this ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA['Tis season to shine like NBA all-star for Nene ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/-tis-season-to-shine-like-nba-all-star-for-nene.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:30:58 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the past decade, only one Western Conference team did what theNuggets are trying to do this season. The stars aligned above, fittingly, for the Suns in 2005, and three of their players competed in the NBA All-Star Game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preparing for Shaq a formidable task ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/preparing-for-shaq-a-formidable-task.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:30:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cavaliers INSIDER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns center Lopez to undergo foot surgery]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-center-lopez-to-undergo-foot-surgery.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:23:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Suns center Robin Lopez will have surgery to repair a broken bone in his left foot and is expected to miss six to eight weeks.Lopez broke his fifth metatarsal - the long bone on the outside of his foot that connects to the little toe - in the second half ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Singletary plays a numbers game in Sixers camp ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/singletary-plays-a-numbers-game-in-sixers-camp.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:30:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sean Singletary is the only true point guard on the76ers roster, but the chances that he'll remain there are about as slim as the double teams he routinely splits.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't forget about Wright]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/don-t-forget-about-wright.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 09:30:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When people talk about theWarriors' promising young nucleus, the conversation usually starts with Monta Ellis, Andris Biedrins and Anthony Randolph.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-2009-10-02.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:01:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns' in-house communications department might be twittering right from the practice floor during training camp and encouraging it in social settings, but the Suns were already instituting and taking the NBA's new Twitter rules even further with the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-2009-10-02.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:01:35 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --F Amare Stoudemire declared the first half of his career over and appears ready to go after missing the last 29 games of the season with a detached retina that forced him to endure three surgeries and left him with plenty of time to contemp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-2009-10-02.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:01:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last year, the Suns went to training camp as a total work in progress. There was a new coach in Terry Porter. There was a new style focusing on improved defense and a more disciplined offense. There was an attempt to work Shaquille O'Neal in amongst the g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[If these teams tip wrong way, watch out below]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/if-these-teams-tip-wrong-way-watch-out-below.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:33:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Wiz stink again &#151; this time with Gilbert Arenas &#151; they may make big changes. Randy Hill looks at several teams at tipping points.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Shaq experiment, Suns ready to go full speed]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/after-shaq-experiment-suns-ready-to-go-full-speed.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:57:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the failed Shaquille O'Neal experiment in their rearview mirror, the Phoenix Suns plan to put the pedal to the metal and hope for the best.The Suns begin training camp with "a clear vision of how we're going to play," Steve Nash said at the team's me]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[I've got questions; do teams have answers?]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/i-ve-got-questions-do-teams-have-answers.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:38:57 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As NBA camps open this week, each team has questions to answer. But first, Charley Rosen needs to ask them, and he's not shy.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Question marks]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/question-marks.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:30:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[WHAT WILL BOSH DO?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-2009-09-19.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 03:41:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --G Goran Dragic suffered what is reportedly a minor knee injury during Slovenia's European Championship game on Poland. Dragic will be the main backup to Steve Nash at the point guard spot this year, although Leandro Barbosa also has experie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-2009-09-19.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 03:41:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns will still start the season over the luxury tax threshold, but they are a lot closer to the magic number after executing buyouts for both players obtained in the Shaquille O'Neal trade. O'Neal, who would have been a $21 million hit against the ca]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-09-19]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-2009-09-19.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 03:41:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--After dumping Sasha Pavlovic, the Suns have the minimum 13 players on their roster and can use a few more camp bodies for the trip to San Diego next month. Burly forward Carlos Powell, who played with Lopez, Clark and Goran Dragic on the Suns summer tea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-09-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-2009-09-18.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:03:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --G Goran Dragic suffered what is reportedly a minor knee injury during Slovenia's European Championship game on Poland. Dragic will be the main backup to Steve Nash at the point guard spot this year, although Leandro Barbosa also has experie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-09-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-2009-09-18.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:03:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--After dumping Sasha Pavlovic, the Suns have the minimum 13 players on their roster and can use a few more camp bodies for the trip to San Diego next month. Burly forward Carlos Powell, who played with Lopez, Clark and Goran Dragic on the Suns summer tea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-09-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-2009-09-18.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:03:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns will still start the season over the luxury tax threshold, but they are a lot closer to the magic number after executing buyouts for both players obtained in the Shaquille O'Neal trade. O'Neal, who would have been a $21 million hit against the ca]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns buy out contract of Sasha Pavlovic]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-buy-out-contract-of-sasha-pavlovic.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:36:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns reached an agreement on a contract buyout with swingman Sasha Pavlovic, who was acquired from Cleveland as part of the trade that sent Shaquille O'Neal to the Cavaliers.Terms of the buyout were not disclosed Tuesday.Pavlovic's contract wa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By: 2009-09-15]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/presented-by-2009-09-15.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:36:55 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns buy out contract of newly acquired Pavlovic]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-buy-out-contract-of-newly-acquired-pavlovic.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:16:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns reached an agreement on a contract buyout with swingman Sasha Pavlovic, who was acquired from Cleveland as part of the trade that sent Shaquille O'Neal to the Cavaliers.Terms of the buyout were not disclosed Tuesday.Pavlovic's contract wa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doctor clears Griffin to participate with Clippers]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/doctor-clears-griffin-to-participate-with-clippers.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:25:03 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No. 1 NBA draft pick Blake Griffin has been cleared to work out with the Los Angeles Clippers after hurting his shoulder during the summer league.The club said Monday that its team physician gave Griffin the OK with no limitations.The rookie forward strai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The next MJ? Forget it, he doesn't exist]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/the-next-mj-forget-it-he-doesn-t-exist.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2009 01:57:31 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As he enters the Hall of Fame, the search continues for the "next Michael Jordan." Forget about it. He's one of a kind, Greg Boeck says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-2009-09-10.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:20:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --G Leandro Barbosa is leading Brazil in scoring at over 20 points a game in the FIBA Americas championship and has helped his country qualify for the 2010 World Championships with six straight wins to open the tournament. Barbosa had 31 poin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-2009-09-10.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:20:29 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns will be without G Jason Richardson for the first two games of the season after he was suspended by the NBA last week. Richardson pleaded guilty this summer to a DUI offense that occurred just nine days after coming to the Suns in a trade with C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-09-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-2009-09-10.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:20:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was supposed to be a speech to students and a nice giveaway of backpacks and shoes at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School. But when the topic turned to his future with the Suns, Amare Stoudemire's words wound up making more headlines than his deed]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-09-09]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-2009-09-09.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:40:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was supposed to be a speech to students and a nice giveaway of backpacks and shoes at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School. But when the topic turned to his future with the Suns, Amare Stoudemire's words wound up making more headlines than his deed]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-09-09]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-2009-09-09.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:40:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns will be without G Jason Richardson for the first two games of the season after he was suspended by the NBA last week. Richardson pleaded guilty this summer to a DUI offense that occurred just nine days after coming to the Suns in a trade with C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-09-09]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-2009-09-09.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:40:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --G Leandro Barbosa is leading Brazil in scoring at over 20 points a game in the FIBA Americas championship and has helped his country qualify for the 2010 World Championships with six straight wins to open the tournament. Barbosa had 31 poin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playing fast doesn't guarantee success in NBA]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/playing-fast-doesn-t-guarantee-success-in-nba.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:04:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Speed can make for exciting basketball, but it doesn't guarantee wins in the NBA. Randy Hill looks at a failed strategy for some teams.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder offers 10-game packs ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/thunder-offers-10-game-packs.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2009 02:30:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheOklahomaCityThunder is now selling four different 10-game packages, with some tickets available in most price ranges.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-2009-09-04.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:35:45 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PLAYER NEWS: --G Leandro Barbosa is leading Brazil in scoring at over 20 points a game in the FIBA Americas championship and has helped his country qualify for the 2010 World Championships with six straight wins to open the tournament. Barbosa had 31 poin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-2009-09-04.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:35:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was supposed to be a speech to students and a nice giveaway of backpacks and shoes at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School. But when the topic turned to his future with the Suns, Amare Stoudemire's words wound up making more headlines than his deed]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-09-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-2009-09-04.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:35:44 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns will be without G Jason Richardson for the first two games of the season after he was suspended by the NBA last week. Richardson pleaded guilty this summer to a DUI offense that occurred just nine days after coming to the Suns in a trade with C]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TSN And TSN2 Announce Most Extensive NBA Broadcast Schedule Ever for 2009-10 Season ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/tsn-and-tsn2-announce-most-extensive-nba-broadcast-schedule-ever-for-2009-10-season.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:30:04 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CTV INC ("CTVVF-0") - TSN And TSN2 Announce Most ExtensiveNBA Broadcast - Schedule Ever for 2009-10 Season With more Toronto Raptors andNBA games than ever before, the ball is in TSN and TSN2's court all season long. The networks today unveiled their most]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The best in the NBA -- at everything]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/the-best-in-the-nba-at-everything.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:58:48 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Best athlete in the NBA? That's easy. But best shooter? Best dunker? Best trash-talker? Randy Hill points out his No. 1 picks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smith, Richardson suspended by NBA]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/smith-richardson-suspended-by-nba.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:50:34 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA has suspended Denver's J.R. Smith and Phoenix's Jason Richardson after both were recently convicted of driving offenses.Smith will sit out the Nuggets' first seven games for pleading guilty to reckless driving in New Jersey. Richardson will miss t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA suspends Smith, Richardson for car offenses]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-suspends-smith-richardson-for-car-offenses.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:50:30 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA has suspended Denver's J.R. Smith and Phoenix's Jason Richardson after both were recently convicted of driving offenses.Smith will sit out the Nuggets' first seven games for pleading guilty to reckless driving in New Jersey. Richardson will miss t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA goes global ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-goes-global.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 05:30:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Like most businesses, theNBA has been hurt by a stagnant economy.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1809.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Earl Clark, F, 6-10, Louisville (first round) -- He's the kind of guy who can guard the hybrid forwards in this league. He's played in an up-tempo system in college (for Rick Pitino). He's got a good body makeup and there is an indication tha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1810.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns have been known around the league for their catchy slogans and slick photo shoots to sell their team around Phoenix and throughout Arizona. From "Eyes on the Prize" to "Planet Orange," the roll-off-the-tongue phrases have always come with a compl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-07-14]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1811.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Strength and conditioning guru Erik Phillips has left the Suns, effective July 1. Phillips, who opened a fitness center last year in Engelwood, Colo., will move back home and run the center. Assistant athletic trainer Mike Elliott was promoted to take o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Age is all the rage Mavs assemble veteran squad, following path of other top teams ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/age-is-all-the-rage-mavs-assemble-veteran-squad-following-path-of-other-top-teams-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[People will say these are not your father'sMavericks. But the truth is that if you're a kid reading this, then yes, they are your dad's Mavs because he probably saw them play before you were born.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[STOOD UP - AGAIN - HILL FOLLOWS KIDD IN JILTING KNICKS ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/stood-up-again-hill-follows-kidd-in-jilting-knicks-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS - TheKnicks have proven one thing this month: Players are good at using them as bargaining pawns.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns reach agreement on signing Frye]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-reach-agreement-on-signing-frye.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns have reached a contract agreement with free-agent center Channing Frye.The team scheduled a news conference Tuesday to introduce the former University of Arizona star.Frye agreed to a two-year contract with the second year at his option. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns reach agreement on signing Frye 2009-07-13]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-reach-agreement-on-signing-frye-1815.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns have reached a contract agreement with free-agent center Channing Frye.The team scheduled a news conference Tuesday to introduce the former University of Arizona star.Frye agreed to a two-year contract with the second year at his option. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full-court press was a success]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/full-court-press-was-a-success.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 02:30:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Big Three's visit to his suburban Detroit home last week certainly helped convince free agent Rasheed Wallace to sign with theCeltics, but Danny Ainge also let the former Piston know that he owed theCeltics a favor.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hill passes on Celtics ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/hill-passes-on-celtics-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The fit would have been perfect, but any notion of a Grant Hill- Celtics marriage this season no longer exists.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1800.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Earl Clark, F, 6-10, Louisville (first round) -- He's the kind of guy who can guard the hybrid forwards in this league. He's played in an up-tempo system in college (for Rick Pitino). He's got a good body makeup and there is an indication tha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1801.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns have been known around the league for their catchy slogans and slick photo shoots to sell their team around Phoenix and throughout Arizona. From "Eyes on the Prize" to "Planet Orange," the roll-off-the-tongue phrases have always come with a compl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1802.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Strength and conditioning guru Erik Phillips has left the Suns, effective July 1. Phillips, who opened a fitness center last year in Engelwood, Colo., will move back home and run the center. Assistant athletic trainer Mike Elliott was promoted to take o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic plucks forward Bass ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/magic-plucks-forward-bass-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Compiled from Times wires]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns locking up Steve Nash is the right thing to do ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-locking-up-steve-nash-is-the-right-thing-to-do-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[My first reaction when I heard theSuns and Steve Nash are closing in on a two-year, $22-million contract extension?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1806.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:20:28 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Earl Clark, F, 6-10, Louisville (first round) -- He's the kind of guy who can guard the hybrid forwards in this league. 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Assistant athletic trainer Mike Elliott was promoted to take o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-07-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1807.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:20:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns have been known around the league for their catchy slogans and slick photo shoots to sell their team around Phoenix and throughout Arizona. From "Eyes on the Prize" to "Planet Orange," the roll-off-the-tongue phrases have always come with a compl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chemistry class offered this fall ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/chemistry-class-offered-this-fall-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[COLUMN: RON CHIMELIS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CELTICS BEAT]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/celtics-beat.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 2009-10 NBA season won't commence for months, but judging by the furious activity at the head of the league's class, only a fool would deny that games are being won and lost as we summer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grant Hill decides to stay with Suns]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/grant-hill-decides-to-stay-with-suns.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Grant Hill is staying with the Phoenix Suns.Hill decided to remain in Phoenix on Friday, rather than join a title contender in Boston or a rebuilding team in New York.Lon Babby, Hill's agent, said during a conference call that the deal is for two years, t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns sign first-round pick Earl Clark]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-sign-first-round-pick-earl-clark.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[First-round draft pick Earl Clark has signed a contract with the Phoenix Suns.Terms of the deal were not disclosed Friday, but under the NBA rookie salary scale Clark could make about $1.47 million in his first year as the 14th overall pick.The 6-foot-9, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[7-time All-Star Hill to remain with Suns]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/7-time-all-star-hill-to-remain-with-suns.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Grant Hill is staying with the Phoenix Suns.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-07-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1796.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Strength and conditioning guru Erik Phillips has left the Suns, effective July 1. 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He's got a good body makeup and there is an indication tha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-07-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1798.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns have been known around the league for their catchy slogans and slick photo shoots to sell their team around Phoenix and throughout Arizona. From "Eyes on the Prize" to "Planet Orange," the roll-off-the-tongue phrases have always come with a compl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-07-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1782.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Strength and conditioning guru Erik Phillips has left the Suns, effective July 1. 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He's got a good body makeup and there is an indication tha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-07-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1784.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns have been known around the league for their catchy slogans and slick photo shoots to sell their team around Phoenix and throughout Arizona. From "Eyes on the Prize" to "Planet Orange," the roll-off-the-tongue phrases have always come with a compl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix adds Japanese guard to Summer League team]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-adds-japanese-guard-to-summer-league-team.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns have added guard Takuya Kawamura to their roster for the Las Vegas summer league.The 6-foot-4 Kawamura averaged 20.4 points for Link Tochigi Brex of the Japanese Basketball League last season. In April, he decided not to play for the Japa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[KNICKS AWAITING HILL'S NEXT MOVE ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/knicks-awaiting-hill-s-next-move-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Grant Hill last week re-enrolled his kids at their private school in Scottsdale, Ariz. He has told confidants the worst experience he ever had was uprooting his kids when they moved from Orlando to Phoenix.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CELTICS NOTEBOOK 2009-07-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/celtics-notebook-1787.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ORLANDO, Fla. - His body of work somewhat short,Celtics rookie guard Lester Hudson flew back to Boston after breaking the ring finger on his left hand during last night's summer league game against Oklahoma City. According to his agent, Lance Young, Hudso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nugs lose ground Lakers, Spurs and Mavericks bolster lineup with free-agent additions ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nugs-lose-ground-lakers-spurs-and-mavericks-bolster-lineup-with-free-agent-additions-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Three weeks ago, even as the Los Angeles Lakers celebrated winning the NBA title, theNuggets looked at the landscape and knew without a shadow of a doubt that they were still a top-four team next season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEW LOOK OF THE LAKERS]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/new-look-of-the-lakers.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not content with simply leaving first impressions, newestLaker Ron Artest showed up Wednesday pounding some serious first dents.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rivers is free to start thinking about Hill ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/rivers-is-free-to-start-thinking-about-hill-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Celtics]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade, see what future might bring]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/wade-see-what-future-might-bring.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Far from the never-ending twists and turns of the Cubs' alleged sale came words that could result in a franchise-shifting moment for another local team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CELTICS NOTEBOOK 2009-07-09]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/celtics-notebook-1778.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ORLANDO, Fla. - Now that Grant Hill has become theCeltics' primary target, the front office already is resigned to the fact that it will have less money to offer.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stoudemire puzzled by Suns' plans]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/stoudemire-puzzled-by-suns-plans.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amare Stoudemire is puzzled by the Phoenix Suns' plans, and isn't sure he'd want to stay with the team unless they are figured out.Stoudemire said Wednesday he is ready for next season, five months after eye surgery. But he doesn't know if he'll be with t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[It would be a stretch, but Cavs have a chance at getting Frye ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/it-would-be-a-stretch-but-cavs-have-a-chance-at-getting-frye-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[CAVS AND FREE AGENCY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NUGGETS BRIEFS  2009-07-09]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nuggets-briefs--1781.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MELO CONFIDENT]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CELTICS NOTEBOOK]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/celtics-notebook.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ORLANDO, Fla. - It could take time before theCeltics and Glen Davis reach agreement on a new contract, as the restricted free agent continues to monitor what has historically been a late developing part of the free agent market. Though Otis Smith may have]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron and Shaq are not enough]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/lebron-and-shaq-are-not-enough.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cavaliers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hill is Ainge's new target]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/hill-is-ainge-s-new-target.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Celtics]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early opinion is in]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/early-opinion-is-in.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Amare Stoudemire and Paul Pierce eligible to become unrestricted free agents after the 2009-10 season, next summer might be the most dramatic free-agency period in NBA history.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside pitch Fans, teams and celebrities flock to sports' newest arena ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/inside-pitch-fans-teams-and-celebrities-flock-to-sports-newest-arena-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ARLINGTON - Even before showering after a recent game, Rangers reliever C.J. Wilson - a.k.a. str8edgeracer - grabbed his phone, flipped up to the keyboard and tweeted a brief message for the masses.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wallace now going Green]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/wallace-now-going-green.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheCeltics, moving far more quickly than initially anticipated, reached agreement with Rasheed Wallace last night on a contract that will start next season with the $5.8 million mid-level exception.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nugs, Birdman working on nest-case scenario ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nugs-birdman-working-on-nest-case-scenario-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Though a deal isn't done, amicable negotiations are going pretty well between theNuggets and representatives of free agent Chris Andersen.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA's worst cap-killing contracts]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-s-worst-cap-killing-contracts.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Why are so few teams able to bid on free agents? It's not the economy, stupid. It's stupid contracts that kill cap room, Randy Hill says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1767.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Earl Clark, F, 6-10, Louisville (first round) -- He's the kind of guy who can guard the hybrid forwards in this league. He's played in an up-tempo system in college (for Rick Pitino). He's got a good body makeup and there is an indication tha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1768.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If you look at what the Suns did above the table on draft day, yawns are certainly within reason. Earl Clark is looked at as a good project but might not break into the rotation on a team that isn't expected to make a playoff run next season. But behind t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1769.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns learned their lesson last year when they touted the abilities of No. 15 overall selection Robin Lopez and said he would have a big impact on a team that still fancied itself a championship contender. Lopez looked horrible early and only showed ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[C's press for Rasheed]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/c-s-press-for-rasheed.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheCeltics' hopes are now obvious. Rasheed Wallace is Plan A. The other free agents on their list are strictly Plan B.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wallace offered contract ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/wallace-offered-contract-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheCeltics are putting a full-court press on Rasheed Wallace.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1763.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Earl Clark, F, 6-10, Louisville (first round) -- He's the kind of guy who can guard the hybrid forwards in this league. He's played in an up-tempo system in college (for Rick Pitino). He's got a good body makeup and there is an indication tha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1764.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If you look at what the Suns did above the table on draft day, yawns are certainly within reason. Earl Clark is looked at as a good project but might not break into the rotation on a team that isn't expected to make a playoff run next season. But behind t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1765.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns learned their lesson last year when they touted the abilities of No. 15 overall selection Robin Lopez and said he would have a big impact on a team that still fancied itself a championship contender. Lopez looked horrible early and only showed ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monson: It's easier for the Jazz to blow cash than to get their money's worth ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/monson-it-s-easier-for-the-jazz-to-blow-cash-than-to-get-their-money-s-worth-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One thing I thought I'd never see out of theJazz is this: They could wind up with the highest -- or near the highest -- payroll in the NBA.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1758.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Earl Clark, F, 6-10, Louisville (first round) -- He's the kind of guy who can guard the hybrid forwards in this league. He's played in an up-tempo system in college (for Rick Pitino). He's got a good body makeup and there is an indication tha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1759.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If you look at what the Suns did above the table on draft day, yawns are certainly within reason. Earl Clark is looked at as a good project but might not break into the rotation on a team that isn't expected to make a playoff run next season. But behind t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-07-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1760.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns learned their lesson last year when they touted the abilities of No. 15 overall selection Robin Lopez and said he would have a big impact on a team that still fancied itself a championship contender. Lopez looked horrible early and only showed ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danny's shopping list ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/danny-s-shopping-list-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Free agency begins today, and theCeltics will need finesse.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stoudemire has no interest in Warriors ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/stoudemire-has-no-interest-in-warriors-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A mare Stoudemire might be the focus of the greatest, loudest, most controversialWarriors trade that never quite happened.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kawakami: Stoudemire is not interested ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/kawakami-stoudemire-is-not-interested-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amare Stoudemire might be the focus of the greatest, loudest, most controversialWarriors trade that never quite happened.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amare deal on life support ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/amare-deal-on-life-support-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OAKLAND What seemed like a near certainty on draft night theWarriors acquiring power forward Amare Stoudemire has fizzled into an unlikely trade.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No shifting of this House]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/no-shifting-of-this-house.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eddie House decided yesterday against free agency and will remain with theCeltics next season, according to his agent, Mark Bartelstein. House, who could have exercised a player option and declared for free agency today, has one year remaining on a contra]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Checking rumors, roster, surgery]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/checking-rumors-roster-surgery.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The day before the NBA's "moratorium" week began, theWarriors on Tuesday made plenty of noise with trade rumors that seemingly won't cease, the release of an intriguing summer-league roster and the announcement of Corey Maggette's surgery.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stoudemire leaves Suns in quandary ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/stoudemire-leaves-suns-in-quandary-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA rumor mill is so out of control that this message came across Twitter on Tuesday: Breaking News! Amar'e Stoudemire to the Lakers!! He might take less money to win a championship.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-06-30]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1756.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns learned their lesson last year when they touted the abilities of No. 15 overall selection Robin Lopez and said he would have a big impact on a team that still fancied itself a championship contender. Lopez looked horrible early and only showed ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns exercise team option on Amundson]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-exercise-team-option-on-amundson.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns Tuesday exercised the second-year team option on the contract of forward Louis Amundson.Amundson saw action in a career-high 76 games, including the final 61 consecutive contests and all 31 contests under head coach Alvin Gentry.The 6-9, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-06-30]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1741.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns learned their lesson last year when they touted the abilities of No. 15 overall selection Robin Lopez and said he would have a big impact on a team that still fancied itself a championship contender. Lopez looked horrible early and only showed ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-06-30]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1742.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Earl Clark, F, 6-10, Louisville (first round) -- He's the kind of guy who can guard the hybrid forwards in this league. He's played in an up-tempo system in college (for Rick Pitino). He's got a good body makeup and there is an indication tha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-06-30]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1743.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If you look at what the Suns did above the table on draft day, yawns are certainly within reason. Earl Clark is looked at as a good project but might not break into the rotation on a team that isn't expected to make a playoff run next season. But behind t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaq, Carter trades could help Bulls climb higher in East ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/shaq-carter-trades-could-help-bulls-climb-higher-in-east-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After a busy week of NBA transactions, it?s worth asking if theBulls actually moved closer to the top of the Eastern Conference simply by snaring a couple of low picks in a mediocre draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite bevy of trades, little change in the East ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/despite-bevy-of-trades-little-change-in-the-east-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Leading up to Thursday's draft, a series of trades shifted players all over the NBA. San Antonio, Cleveland, Orlando and Washington all made moves that seemingly bolstered playoff-ready rosters at minimal cost.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poole: Amare Stoudemire trade has too many pitfalls ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/poole-amare-stoudemire-trade-has-too-many-pitfalls-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[IT'S A DEAL THEWarriors would regret, despite the star power they would receive, yet it clings to life even after Don Nelson's clever and highly visible attempt to blow it up.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inman: Nellie has his new Nash, and his new point guard ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/inman-nellie-has-his-new-nash-and-his-new-point-guard-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OAKLAND]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers, Magic make bold moves in the East ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/cavaliers-magic-make-bold-moves-in-the-east-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: Cleveland acquires Shaquille O'Neal and Orlando gets Vince Carter in big trades]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaq won't be of much help to Cavs]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/shaq-won-t-be-of-much-help-to-cavs.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:15:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal is heading to Cleveland because the Suns agreed to trade him to Cavs, according to multiple reports. This will produce only limited benefits for the Cavs. That's because:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Shaq trade, Suns could go big again in draft]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/after-shaq-trade-suns-could-go-big-again-in-draft.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:15:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The impending trade of Shaquille O'Neal to the Cleveland Cavaliers could have the Phoenix Suns looking to go big in Thursday night's draft.Multiple sources told The Associated Press early Thursday that the Suns had agreed to trade O'Neal to Cleveland for ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sources: Cavs close to acquiring Shaq from Suns]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/sources-cavs-close-to-acquiring-shaq-from-suns.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:15:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Cavaliers are close to acquiring center Shaquille O'Neal in a trade that would pair him with MVP LeBron James, multiple people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press early Thursday.The Cavs and Phoenix Suns have reached an agre]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Suns trade Shaq to Cavs]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/report-suns-trade-shaq-to-cavs.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:15:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns have traded Shaquille O'Neal to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Ben Wallace, Sasha Pavlovic, a second-round draft pick and cash, according to a Yahoo! Sports report.The deal, one day before the NBA draft, had been rumored for months. The 37-y]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports: Suns agree to send Shaq to Cavs]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/reports-suns-agree-to-send-shaq-to-cavs.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:15:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It looks like Superman will team up with LeBron James next season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 NBA mock draft: Version 4.0]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/2009-nba-mock-draft-version-4-0.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:15:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hasheem Thabeet and Blake Griffin are ready to hear their names called. NBADraft.net unveils its final mock draft to get you ready.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[If Shaq rolls in, city ready to roll out huge red carpet]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/if-shaq-rolls-in-city-ready-to-roll-out-huge-red-carpet.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:15:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cavaliers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1738.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:15:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Amare Stoudemire led the team in scoring, Shaquille O'Neal in rebounding and Steve Nash in assists, but Grant Hill was the most consistent player when he was given consistent playing time. Averaging 12 points and five rebounds isn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1739.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:15:40 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When you have a lot of big names on your roster, the good news is they show up on television a lot. That can also be the bad news. With Suns fans champing at the bit looking for any piece of news on how their aging, over-budgeted team will retool, two-tim]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA, NHL prepare for ultimate sports crapshoot]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-nhl-prepare-for-ultimate-sports-crapshoot.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Every day, they meet and sit and chat and digest the vagaries of this week's NBA draft,Raptors general manager Bryan Colangelo and his braintrust trying to get a grip on something as elusive as the thoughts of others.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 NBA mock draft: Version 3.0]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/2009-nba-mock-draft-version-3-0.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A one-and-done college career seems to have worked out fine for Tyreke Evans. He's rocketing up our latest mock draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz: Draft jackpot could await Utah in 2010  2009-06-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/jazz-draft-jackpot-could-await-utah-in-2010--1726.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As if a 26-56 season wasn't painful enough, watching theJazz slip to sixth in the 2005 NBA Draft lottery was such a punch in the gut, general manager Kevin O'Connor remembers his immediate reaction was to walk out in the middle of the proceedings.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1727.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Suns fans who already see owner Robert Sarver as an "outsider" compared to patriarch Jerry Colangelo have more fuel for their fire with word that the team is considering moving its training camp out of state for the first time. Sarver and general manage]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1728.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Amare Stoudemire led the team in scoring, Shaquille O'Neal in rebounding and Steve Nash in assists, but Grant Hill was the most consistent player when he was given consistent playing time. Averaging 12 points and five rebounds isn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1729.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When you have a lot of big names on your roster, the good news is they show up on television a lot. That can also be the bad news. With Suns fans champing at the bit looking for any piece of news on how their aging, over-budgeted team will retool, two-tim]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rubio for real? Depends on who you ask 2009-06-23]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/rubio-for-real-depends-on-who-you-ask-1730.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ricky Rubio is a hit in all the mock drafts. So why are NBA types so divided about his pro prospects? Randy Hill asks around.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 NBA Mock Draft: It's Blake and bad weather ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/2009-nba-mock-draft-it-s-blake-and-bad-weather-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For 16 of the past 22 days here on the East Coast, it has rained.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz: Draft jackpot could await Utah in 2010 ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/jazz-draft-jackpot-could-await-utah-in-2010-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As if a 26-56 season wasn't painful enough, watching theJazz slip to sixth in the 2005 NBA Draft lottery was such a punch in the gut, general manager Kevin O'Connor remembers his immediate reaction was to walk out in the middle of the proceedings.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns move their training camp to San Diego]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-move-their-training-camp-to-san-diego.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns will hold this season's training camp at the University of San Diego.The Suns said Monday that the camp will run from Sept. 28 to Oct. 4.Phoenix had held its training camp at the University of Arizona in Tucson in 2005, 2007 and 2008. 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Randy Hill asks around.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1713.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Suns fans who already see owner Robert Sarver as an "outsider" compared to patriarch Jerry Colangelo have more fuel for their fire with word that the team is considering moving its training camp out of state for the first time. Sarver and general manage]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1714.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Amare Stoudemire led the team in scoring, Shaquille O'Neal in rebounding and Steve Nash in assists, but Grant Hill was the most consistent player when he was given consistent playing time. 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Sarver and general manage]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1709.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:15:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Amare Stoudemire led the team in scoring, Shaquille O'Neal in rebounding and Steve Nash in assists, but Grant Hill was the most consistent player when he was given consistent playing time. Averaging 12 points and five rebounds isn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-06-21]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1710.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:15:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When you have a lot of big names on your roster, the good news is they show up on television a lot. That can also be the bad news. With Suns fans champing at the bit looking for any piece of news on how their aging, over-budgeted team will retool, two-tim]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weak 2009 class ends streak of strong drafts]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/weak-2009-class-ends-streak-of-strong-drafts.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:15:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ever since the LeBron-Carmelo-Wade class of '03, the NBA draft has been full of top-notch talent. Until now, NBADraft.net says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2009-06-17]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-1712.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 04:15:32 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the franchise's 15th championship trophy in hand, the Lakers returned Monday to Los Angeles, greeted by an exultant fan base and questions in search of answers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-06-20]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1704.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns don't have a first-round pick next year (one of the two first-round picks given to Seattle/Oklahoma City in the Kurt Thomas trade debacle) so this year's No. 14 selection is an important one. And since the Suns have a pair of late second-rounde]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-06-20]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1705.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Amare Stoudemire led the team in scoring, Shaquille O'Neal in rebounding and Steve Nash in assists, but Grant Hill was the most consistent player when he was given consistent playing time. Averaging 12 points and five rebounds isn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-06-20]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1706.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amar'e Stoudemire can see clearly now. But his future in Phoenix is getting fuzzier all the time. Now one season from being able to opt out of his contract -- and with the Suns unwilling to offer a max deal to their oft-injured, defensively-challenged, Al]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2009-06-17]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-1707.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the franchise's 15th championship trophy in hand, the Lakers returned Monday to Los Angeles, greeted by an exultant fan base and questions in search of answers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-06-19]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1699.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amar'e Stoudemire can see clearly now. But his future in Phoenix is getting fuzzier all the time. Now one season from being able to opt out of his contract -- and with the Suns unwilling to offer a max deal to their oft-injured, defensively-challenged, Al]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-06-19]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1700.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns don't have a first-round pick next year (one of the two first-round picks given to Seattle/Oklahoma City in the Kurt Thomas trade debacle) so this year's No. 14 selection is an important one. 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The champagne never touched him. The team partied far from him.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2009-06-17]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-1696.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:15:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the franchise's 15th championship trophy in hand, the Lakers returned Monday to Los Angeles, greeted by an exultant fan base and questions in search of answers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaq may be among those making offseason move]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/shaq-may-be-among-those-making-offseason-move.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:15:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The King and Superman, together in Cleveland? It could happen. And it's one of several big offseason storylines, Randy Hill says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presented By:]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/presented-by-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:15:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deal for O'Neal worth risk for Cavs ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/deal-for-o-neal-worth-risk-for-cavs-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A few days after theCavaliers were eliminated from the NBA playoffs by Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic, a newspaper colleague posed an intriguing question:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2009-06-17]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-1692.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the franchise's 15th championship trophy in hand, the Lakers returned Monday to Los Angeles, greeted by an exultant fan base and questions in search of answers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Smallwood: Lakers are good, but this isn't another NBA dynasty ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/john-smallwood-lakers-are-good-but-this-isn-t-another-nba-dynasty-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[THENBA HASN'T had a repeat champion since the Los Angeles Lakers won the last of three consecutive championships in 2002.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic's Turkoglu is set to opt out ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/magic-s-turkoglu-is-set-to-opt-out-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Compiled from Times wires]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA FINALS / ON THE NBA]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-finals-/-on-the-nba.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:16:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Yeah, right, as if these guys are going to miss a chance to let down, and put anyone away on their first try.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA FINALS / ON THE LAKERS]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-finals-/-on-the-lakers.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:16:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Seven years after their last championship, five years after a series of humbling losses in Detroit, and 362 days after a futile Finals effort against Boston, theLakers were back, in a big way.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jackson passes Red as Lakers win NBA title in five games ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/jackson-passes-red-as-lakers-win-nba-title-in-five-games-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:16:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Lakers99Magic86]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legacies in hand ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/legacies-in-hand-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:16:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Compiled from Times wires]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bryant frames place in history ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/bryant-frames-place-in-history-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:16:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ORLANDO - He stood on a champion's podium in the middle of an arena and waited for his moment to arrive. Sure enough, when the lights went down, all of Kobe Bryant's ghosts had vanished.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1688.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:16:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amar'e Stoudemire can see clearly now. But his future in Phoenix is getting fuzzier all the time. Now one season from being able to opt out of his contract -- and with the Suns unwilling to offer a max deal to their oft-injured, defensively-challenged, Al]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1689.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:16:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns don't have a first-round pick next year (one of the two first-round picks given to Seattle/Oklahoma City in the Kurt Thomas trade debacle) so this year's No. 14 selection is an important one. And since the Suns have a pair of late second-rounde]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-06-15]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1690.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:16:01 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Amare Stoudemire led the team in scoring, Shaquille O'Neal in rebounding and Steve Nash in assists, but Grant Hill was the most consistent player when he was given consistent playing time. Averaging 12 points and five rebounds isn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pay homage to Jackson, greatest coach of all time]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/pay-homage-to-jackson-greatest-coach-of-all-time.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[By downing the Magic in the Finals, Phil Jackson proved he's the greatest coach of all time with his 10th title, Jonathan Feigen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Shaq, no problem for Kobe and Lakers]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/no-shaq-no-problem-for-kobe-and-lakers.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe had to share three titles with Shaq, but by beating the Magic without him, he's proved all his critics wrong, Chris Tomasson says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Cavs renew interest in Shaq]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/report-cavs-renew-interest-in-shaq.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday won their first championship since parting ways with Shaquille O'Neal. So it's somehow only fitting that their former star player would steal a little bit of the Lakers' thunder.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA FINALS :: lakers vs. orlando 2009-06-13]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-finals-lakers-vs-orlando-1678.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was a daring, soaring, amazing shot that landed theLakers in the lap of history.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1679.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amar'e Stoudemire can see clearly now. But his future in Phoenix is getting fuzzier all the time. Now one season from being able to opt out of his contract -- and with the Suns unwilling to offer a max deal to their oft-injured, defensively-challenged, Al]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1680.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns don't have a first-round pick next year (one of the two first-round picks given to Seattle/Oklahoma City in the Kurt Thomas trade debacle) so this year's No. 14 selection is an important one. And since the Suns have a pair of late second-rounde]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1681.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Amare Stoudemire led the team in scoring, Shaquille O'Neal in rebounding and Steve Nash in assists, but Grant Hill was the most consistent player when he was given consistent playing time. 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But his future in Phoenix is getting fuzzier all the time. Now one season from being able to opt out of his contract -- and with the Suns unwilling to offer a max deal to their oft-injured, defensively-challenged, Al]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1671.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns don't have a first-round pick next year (one of the two first-round picks given to Seattle/Oklahoma City in the Kurt Thomas trade debacle) so this year's No. 14 selection is an important one. 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But his future in Phoenix is getting fuzzier all the time. Now one season from being able to opt out of his contract -- and with the Suns unwilling to offer a max deal to their oft-injured, defensively-challenged, Al]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1665.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns don't have a first-round pick next year (one of the two first-round picks given to Seattle/Oklahoma City in the Kurt Thomas trade debacle) so this year's No. 14 selection is an important one. And since the Suns have a pair of late second-rounde]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1666.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Amare Stoudemire led the team in scoring, Shaquille O'Neal in rebounding and Steve Nash in assists, but Grant Hill was the most consistent player when he was given consistent playing time. Averaging 12 points and five rebounds isn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-1667.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the final minute of Tuesday's NBA Finals Game 3, televised close-ups of Kobe Bryant revealed a player mouthing curses, anger directed inward.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe doesn't pull off late-game heroics this time 2009-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/kobe-doesn-t-pull-off-late-game-heroics-this-time-1668.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant is considered the best closer in the game, but he couldn't finish the job vs. the Magic in Game 3, Jonathan Feigen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2009-06-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-1658.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the final minute of Tuesday's NBA Finals Game 3, televised close-ups of Kobe Bryant revealed a player mouthing curses, anger directed inward.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cuban targets scorers to help Kidd Veteran point guard likely to stay as list of possible suitors is thin ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/cuban-targets-scorers-to-help-kidd-veteran-point-guard-likely-to-stay-as-list-of-possible-suitors-is-thin-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[One of the biggest fears forMavericks fans this off-season is seeing a repeat of 2004. That was the summer of major reconstruction in which Steve Nash walked out the door for nothing in return.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1660.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amar'e Stoudemire can see clearly now. But his future in Phoenix is getting fuzzier all the time. Now one season from being able to opt out of his contract -- and with the Suns unwilling to offer a max deal to their oft-injured, defensively-challenged, Al]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1661.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns don't have a first-round pick next year (one of the two first-round picks given to Seattle/Oklahoma City in the Kurt Thomas trade debacle) so this year's No. 14 selection is an important one. And since the Suns have a pair of late second-rounde]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1662.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Amare Stoudemire led the team in scoring, Shaquille O'Neal in rebounding and Steve Nash in assists, but Grant Hill was the most consistent player when he was given consistent playing time. Averaging 12 points and five rebounds isn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe doesn't pull off late-game heroics this time 2009-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/kobe-doesn-t-pull-off-late-game-heroics-this-time-1663.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant is considered the best closer in the game, but he couldn't finish the job vs. the Magic in Game 3, Jonathan Feigen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1654.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amar'e Stoudemire can see clearly now. But his future in Phoenix is getting fuzzier all the time. Now one season from being able to opt out of his contract -- and with the Suns unwilling to offer a max deal to their oft-injured, defensively-challenged, Al]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1655.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns don't have a first-round pick next year (one of the two first-round picks given to Seattle/Oklahoma City in the Kurt Thomas trade debacle) so this year's No. 14 selection is an important one. And since the Suns have a pair of late second-rounde]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1656.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Amare Stoudemire led the team in scoring, Shaquille O'Neal in rebounding and Steve Nash in assists, but Grant Hill was the most consistent player when he was given consistent playing time. Averaging 12 points and five rebounds isn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe doesn't pull off late-game heroics this time 2009-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/kobe-doesn-t-pull-off-late-game-heroics-this-time-1657.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant is considered the best closer in the game, but he couldn't finish the job vs. the Magic in Game 3, Jonathan Feigen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1649.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amar'e Stoudemire can see clearly now. But his future in Phoenix is getting fuzzier all the time. Now one season from being able to opt out of his contract -- and with the Suns unwilling to offer a max deal to their oft-injured, defensively-challenged, Al]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1650.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns don't have a first-round pick next year (one of the two first-round picks given to Seattle/Oklahoma City in the Kurt Thomas trade debacle) so this year's No. 14 selection is an important one. And since the Suns have a pair of late second-rounde]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-06-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1651.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Amare Stoudemire led the team in scoring, Shaquille O'Neal in rebounding and Steve Nash in assists, but Grant Hill was the most consistent player when he was given consistent playing time. Averaging 12 points and five rebounds isn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe doesn't pull off late-game heroics this time]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/kobe-doesn-t-pull-off-late-game-heroics-this-time.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant is considered the best closer in the game, but he couldn't finish the job vs. the Magic in Game 3, Jonathan Feigen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LAND OF THE LOST: Players from Oklahoma who played for bad franchises ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/land-of-the-lost-players-from-oklahoma-who-played-for-bad-franchises-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BRYANT 'BIG COUNTRY' REEVES]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officials call end to long careers ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/officials-call-end-to-long-careers-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ThreeNBA officials, who have combined for 73 seasons of service to the league, have announced they will retire at the end of this season. Jim Clark, Luis Grillo, and Jack Nies all will be stepping down.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winderman: More than title at stake in NBA finals ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/winderman-more-than-title-at-stake-in-nba-finals-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA NOTES]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-notes.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Danny Ainge spent four days at Minneapolis' Target Center last week, getting a lot more done than the previous week at the Chicago pre-draft camp.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[STAYING 'FOCUSED' - KOBE WANTS TO WIN 4TH CAREER TITLE ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/staying-focused-kobe-wants-to-win-4th-career-title-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES - For a fleeting moment Thursday night, Kobe Bryant was pictured in aKnicks uniform during a Spike Lee commercial promoting a new video game. The Magic, who play near Disney World's Fantasyland, wouldn't mind that commercial coming to life.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-06-08]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1646.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Amare Stoudemire led the team in scoring, Shaquille O'Neal in rebounding and Steve Nash in assists, but Grant Hill was the most consistent player when he was given consistent playing time. Averaging 12 points and five rebounds isn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-06-08]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1647.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amar'e Stoudemire can see clearly now. But his future in Phoenix is getting fuzzier all the time. Now one season from being able to opt out of his contract -- and with the Suns unwilling to offer a max deal to their oft-injured, defensively-challenged, Al]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-06-08]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1648.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns don't have a first-round pick next year (one of the two first-round picks given to Seattle/Oklahoma City in the Kurt Thomas trade debacle) so this year's No. 14 selection is an important one. And since the Suns have a pair of late second-rounde]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA fan's slam dunk]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-fan-s-slam-dunk.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bars, restaurants and cha chaan tengare packed with soccer fans cheering for their teams during the season. You may feel left out if your favourite sport is Basketball, but the DaHoops Basketball Cafeaims to change that, offering somewherefor the sport's ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1639.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amar'e Stoudemire can see clearly now. But his future in Phoenix is getting fuzzier all the time. Now one season from being able to opt out of his contract -- and with the Suns unwilling to offer a max deal to their oft-injured, defensively-challenged, Al]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1640.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns don't have a first-round pick next year (one of the two first-round picks given to Seattle/Oklahoma City in the Kurt Thomas trade debacle) so this year's No. 14 selection is an important one. And since the Suns have a pair of late second-rounde]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1641.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Amare Stoudemire led the team in scoring, Shaquille O'Neal in rebounding and Steve Nash in assists, but Grant Hill was the most consistent player when he was given consistent playing time. Averaging 12 points and five rebounds isn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1634.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amar'e Stoudemire can see clearly now. But his future in Phoenix is getting fuzzier all the time. Now one season from being able to opt out of his contract -- and with the Suns unwilling to offer a max deal to their oft-injured, defensively-challenged, Al]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1635.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns don't have a first-round pick next year (one of the two first-round picks given to Seattle/Oklahoma City in the Kurt Thomas trade debacle) so this year's No. 14 selection is an important one. And since the Suns have a pair of late second-rounde]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-06-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1636.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Amare Stoudemire led the team in scoring, Shaquille O'Neal in rebounding and Steve Nash in assists, but Grant Hill was the most consistent player when he was given consistent playing time. Averaging 12 points and five rebounds isn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defensively challenged Raptors get new guru ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/defensively-challenged-raptors-get-new-guru-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Over the course of almost two decades in the NBA, Marc Iavaroni has prided himself on his ability to make players better and develop systems that allow them to succeed, and he sees no reason why that won't continue on his latest stop in the league.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE FINALS]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/the-finals.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[KEY MATCHUP]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA FINALS: LAKERS 100, ORLANDO 75]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-finals-lakers-100-orlando-75.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Enough about his tumbling jumpers, his tentacle defense, his towering rebounds, his touch passing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-06-05]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1631.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Amare Stoudemire led the team in scoring, Shaquille O'Neal in rebounding and Steve Nash in assists, but Grant Hill was the most consistent player when he was given consistent playing time. Averaging 12 points and five rebounds isn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-06-05]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1632.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amar'e Stoudemire can see clearly now. But his future in Phoenix is getting fuzzier all the time. Now one season from being able to opt out of his contract -- and with the Suns unwilling to offer a max deal to their oft-injured, defensively-challenged, Al]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-06-05]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1633.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns don't have a first-round pick next year (one of the two first-round picks given to Seattle/Oklahoma City in the Kurt Thomas trade debacle) so this year's No. 14 selection is an important one. And since the Suns have a pair of late second-rounde]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jones: Top 5 NBA finals of all-time ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/jones-top-5-nba-finals-of-all-time-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Preview from The Sports Network ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-preview-from-the-sports-network-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[???????????????????????????????Thursday,?June?4th?? ??????????????????????????????(All?times?Eastern)?? ?(3-E)?Orlando?Magic?(0-0)?at?(1-W)?Los?Angeles?Lakers?(0-0),?9?p.m.?? ?-------------------------------------------------------------------?? A?funny?t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Previews from The Sports Network ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-previews-from-the-sports-network-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[???????????????????????????????Thursday,?June?4th?? ??????????????????????????????(All?times?Eastern)?? ?(3-E)?ORLANDO?Magic?(0-0)?AT?(1-W)?LOS?ANGELES?Lakers?(0-0),?9?P.M.?? A?funny?thing?happened?on?the?way?to?the? NBA's?21st?century?? ?version?of?Bird?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic, Lakers kick off NBA Finals at Staples Center ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/magic-lakers-kick-off-nba-finals-at-staples-center-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A funny thing happened on the way to theNBA's 21st century version of Bird vs. Magic. Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic weren't all  that interested in seeing Kobe play LeBron.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA: Bryant playing against clock ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-bryant-playing-against-clock-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When Kobe Bryant worked out for the Los Angeles Lakers as a high school graduate in 1996, he stunned them with his leaping ability and raw Basketball talent that few 17-year-olds had ever possessed. Lakers luminary Jerry West, the team's executive vice pr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA FINALS: LAKERS VS. ORLANDO]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-finals-lakers-vs-orlando.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[His pressed sweatsuit was white, his rumpled mood was black.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA FINALS: LAKERS VS. ORLANDO 2009-06-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-finals-lakers-vs-orlando-1628.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dream, interrupted.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full-court press against time]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/full-court-press-against-time.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When Kobe Bryant worked out for the Lakers as a high school graduate in 1996, he stunned them with his leaping ability and raw Basketball talent that few 17-year-olds had ever possessed. Lakers luminary Jerry West, the team's executive vice president at t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 NBA mock draft: Version 1.0]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/2009-nba-mock-draft-version-1-0.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[2009 NBA MOCK DRAFT: First RoundPickTeamPlayerPos.HeightWeightSchool/CountryClass1.Clippers Blake Griffin PF6-10252OklahomaSophomoreIt's not every year you get a sure bet even with the top pick (2006, anyone?). Unloading Zach Randolph should be the first ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goodman's mock draft: Who should get picked]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/goodman-s-mock-draft-who-should-get-picked.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Memphis star Tyreke Evans will be on the board when the Grizzlies pick. But will they take him? Jeff Goodman unveils his mock draft.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA FINALS :: LAKERS VS. ORLANDO ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-finals-lakers-vs-orlando-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Basketball critics andLakers fans always want more from Lamar Odom.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[MORNING BRIEFING]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/morning-briefing.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the Chicago Cubs struggling to keep their heads above .500, the team has made a move to try to improve the atmosphere in the dugout.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1619.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Along with the rest of the basketball world, the Suns mourned the passing of Wayman Tisdale, who died tragically from cancer at age 44. The 6-9 forward who went on to become a Grammy-winning jazz musician ended his 12-year career with the Suns and was a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1620.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Amare Stoudemire led the team in scoring, Shaquille O'Neal in rebounding and Steve Nash in assists, but Grant Hill was the most consistent player when he was given consistent playing time. Averaging 12 points and five rebounds isn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1621.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All the smoke signals coming from management, players and even agents all points to the same cautionary tone for Suns fans: Wait and see. Before Steve Nash commits beyond the final year of his contract, agent Bill Duffy confirmed to reporters he wants to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Finals preview - LA Lakers vs. Orlando ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-finals-preview-la-lakers-vs-orlando-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[From The Sports Network]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1608.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Along with the rest of the basketball world, the Suns mourned the passing of Wayman Tisdale, who died tragically from cancer at age 44. The 6-9 forward who went on to become a Grammy-winning jazz musician ended his 12-year career with the Suns and was a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1609.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Amare Stoudemire led the team in scoring, Shaquille O'Neal in rebounding and Steve Nash in assists, but Grant Hill was the most consistent player when he was given consistent playing time. Averaging 12 points and five rebounds isn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-06-03]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1610.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All the smoke signals coming from management, players and even agents all points to the same cautionary tone for Suns fans: Wait and see. Before Steve Nash commits beyond the final year of his contract, agent Bill Duffy confirmed to reporters he wants to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder has had 'great feedback]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/thunder-has-had-great-feedback.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheThunder was one of only four NBA teams to have a season-ticket waiting list.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trade options aren't attractive]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/trade-options-aren-t-attractive.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What will general manager Sam Presti do with the No. 3 pick in next month's draft?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A MAGIC PRIMER ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/a-magic-primer-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winning without a great center]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/winning-without-a-great-center.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheLakers have won 14 league championships, but Kobe & the boys are about to attempt to do something noLakers team has done: win a title without a center featuring a distinctive prop.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1603.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Along with the rest of the basketball world, the Suns mourned the passing of Wayman Tisdale, who died tragically from cancer at age 44. The 6-9 forward who went on to become a Grammy-winning jazz musician ended his 12-year career with the Suns and was a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1604.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Amare Stoudemire led the team in scoring, Shaquille O'Neal in rebounding and Steve Nash in assists, but Grant Hill was the most consistent player when he was given consistent playing time. Averaging 12 points and five rebounds isn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1605.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All the smoke signals coming from management, players and even agents all points to the same cautionary tone for Suns fans: Wait and see. Before Steve Nash commits beyond the final year of his contract, agent Bill Duffy confirmed to reporters he wants to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LAKERS FYI 2009-05-28]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/lakers-fyi-1606.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The league struck Phil Jackson with fines totaling $50,000. On Wednesday, he struck back.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1598.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Along with the rest of the basketball world, the Suns mourned the passing of Wayman Tisdale, who died tragically from cancer at age 44. The 6-9 forward who went on to become a Grammy-winning jazz musician ended his 12-year career with the Suns and was a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1599.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Amare Stoudemire led the team in scoring, Shaquille O'Neal in rebounding and Steve Nash in assists, but Grant Hill was the most consistent player when he was given consistent playing time. Averaging 12 points and five rebounds isn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1600.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All the smoke signals coming from management, players and even agents all points to the same cautionary tone for Suns fans: Wait and see. Before Steve Nash commits beyond the final year of his contract, agent Bill Duffy confirmed to reporters he wants to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LAKERS FYI 2009-05-28]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/lakers-fyi-1601.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The league struck Phil Jackson with fines totaling $50,000. On Wednesday, he struck back.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1592.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Along with the rest of the basketball world, the Suns mourned the passing of Wayman Tisdale, who died tragically from cancer at age 44. The 6-9 forward who went on to become a Grammy-winning jazz musician ended his 12-year career with the Suns and was a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1593.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Amare Stoudemire led the team in scoring, Shaquille O'Neal in rebounding and Steve Nash in assists, but Grant Hill was the most consistent player when he was given consistent playing time. Averaging 12 points and five rebounds isn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-05-31]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1594.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All the smoke signals coming from management, players and even agents all points to the same cautionary tone for Suns fans: Wait and see. Before Steve Nash commits beyond the final year of his contract, agent Bill Duffy confirmed to reporters he wants to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basketball: Tabuse hopes to make comeback to NBA ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/basketball-tabuse-hopes-to-make-comeback-to-nba-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Point guard Yuta Tabuse, the only Japanese ever to have played in theNBA, said Saturday he is aiming to make a comeback to the world's biggest stage after receiving an invitation from the Dallas Mavericks to take part in a two-day mini camp next month.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[They Finally Arrive]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/they-finally-arrive.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For nearly a year, its memories have stuck to theLakers' psyche like those of an awkward, embarrassing first date.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LAKERS FYI 2009-05-28]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/lakers-fyi-1597.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The league struck Phil Jackson with fines totaling $50,000. On Wednesday, he struck back.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-05-30]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1588.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All the smoke signals coming from management, players and even agents all points to the same cautionary tone for Suns fans: Wait and see. Before Steve Nash commits beyond the final year of his contract, agent Bill Duffy confirmed to reporters he wants to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-05-30]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1589.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Along with the rest of the basketball world, the Suns mourned the passing of Wayman Tisdale, who died tragically from cancer at age 44. The 6-9 forward who went on to become a Grammy-winning jazz musician ended his 12-year career with the Suns and was a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-05-30]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1590.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Amare Stoudemire led the team in scoring, Shaquille O'Neal in rebounding and Steve Nash in assists, but Grant Hill was the most consistent player when he was given consistent playing time. Averaging 12 points and five rebounds isn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LAKERS FYI 2009-05-28]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/lakers-fyi-1591.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The league struck Phil Jackson with fines totaling $50,000. On Wednesday, he struck back.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-05-29]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1584.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 04:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All the smoke signals coming from management, players and even agents all points to the same cautionary tone for Suns fans: Wait and see. Before Steve Nash commits beyond the final year of his contract, agent Bill Duffy confirmed to reporters he wants to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-05-29]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1585.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 04:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Along with the rest of the basketball world, the Suns mourned the passing of Wayman Tisdale, who died tragically from cancer at age 44. The 6-9 forward who went on to become a Grammy-winning jazz musician ended his 12-year career with the Suns and was a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-05-29]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1586.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 04:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Amare Stoudemire led the team in scoring, Shaquille O'Neal in rebounding and Steve Nash in assists, but Grant Hill was the most consistent player when he was given consistent playing time. Averaging 12 points and five rebounds isn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LAKERS FYI 2009-05-28]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/lakers-fyi-1587.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 04:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The league struck Phil Jackson with fines totaling $50,000. On Wednesday, he struck back.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-05-28]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1577.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 04:16:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All the smoke signals coming from management, players and even agents all points to the same cautionary tone for Suns fans: Wait and see. Before Steve Nash commits beyond the final year of his contract, agent Bill Duffy confirmed to reporters he wants to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-05-28]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1578.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 04:16:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Along with the rest of the basketball world, the Suns mourned the passing of Wayman Tisdale, who died tragically from cancer at age 44. The 6-9 forward who went on to become a Grammy-winning jazz musician ended his 12-year career with the Suns and was a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-05-28]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1579.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 04:16:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Amare Stoudemire led the team in scoring, Shaquille O'Neal in rebounding and Steve Nash in assists, but Grant Hill was the most consistent player when he was given consistent playing time. Averaging 12 points and five rebounds isn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taking a big man is a risk]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/taking-a-big-man-is-a-risk.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 04:16:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Fans are fascinated with 7-footers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Examining this year's playoff anti-heroes]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/examining-this-year-s-playoff-anti-heroes.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 04:16:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dahntay Jones is under the microscope for his defense on Kobe, but he's just one of the playoffs' anti-heroes this year, Randy Hill says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA preseason returning to Mexico: Suns vs 76ers]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-preseason-returning-to-mexico-suns-vs-76ers.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 04:16:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA will play a preseason game in Monterrey, Mexico, between the Phoenix Suns and Philadelphia 76ers on Oct. 18.The game will be the NBA's 18th in Mexico and second in Monterrey. In 2006 in Monterrey, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Denver Nugg]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[On the Mark: Big problems for Lakers]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/on-the-mark-big-problems-for-lakers.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 04:16:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They've got a coach doing nothing and a 7-footer who isn't allowed to do anything. No wonder the Lakers look lost, Mark Kriegel says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-05-25]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1573.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Along with the rest of the basketball world, the Suns mourned the passing of Wayman Tisdale, who died tragically from cancer at age 44. The 6-9 forward who went on to become a Grammy-winning jazz musician ended his 12-year career with the Suns and was a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-05-25]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1574.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Amare Stoudemire led the team in scoring, Shaquille O'Neal in rebounding and Steve Nash in assists, but Grant Hill was the most consistent player when he was given consistent playing time. Averaging 12 points and five rebounds isn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-05-25]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1575.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All the smoke signals coming from management, players and even agents all points to the same cautionary tone for Suns fans: Wait and see. Before Steve Nash commits beyond the final year of his contract, agent Bill Duffy confirmed to reporters he wants to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/rockets-summary--1576.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More work ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-05-25]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1569.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Along with the rest of the basketball world, the Suns mourned the passing of Wayman Tisdale, who died tragically from cancer at age 44. 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Averaging 12 points and five rebounds isn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-05-25]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1571.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All the smoke signals coming from management, players and even agents all points to the same cautionary tone for Suns fans: Wait and see. Before Steve Nash commits beyond the final year of his contract, agent Bill Duffy confirmed to reporters he wants to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/rockets-summary--1572.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More work ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1565.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 04:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Along with the rest of the basketball world, the Suns mourned the passing of Wayman Tisdale, who died tragically from cancer at age 44. 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Averaging 12 points and five rebounds isn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-05-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1567.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 04:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All the smoke signals coming from management, players and even agents all points to the same cautionary tone for Suns fans: Wait and see. Before Steve Nash commits beyond the final year of his contract, agent Bill Duffy confirmed to reporters he wants to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/rockets-summary--1568.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 04:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More work ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sporting News tabs Ferry Exec of the Year ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/sporting-news-tabs-ferry-exec-of-the-year-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cavaliers INSIDER]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1561.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Along with the rest of the basketball world, the Suns mourned the passing of Wayman Tisdale, who died tragically from cancer at age 44. 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Averaging 12 points and five rebounds isn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1563.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All the smoke signals coming from management, players and even agents all points to the same cautionary tone for Suns fans: Wait and see. Before Steve Nash commits beyond the final year of his contract, agent Bill Duffy confirmed to reporters he wants to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-21]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/rockets-summary--1564.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[More work ahead]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-05-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1555.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Along with the rest of the basketball world, the Suns mourned the passing of Wayman Tisdale, who died tragically from cancer at age 44. 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Averaging 12 points and five rebounds isn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1552.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns didn't make the playoffs and they are well over the tax threshold, which means it is almost a certainty that they won't return intact. But with so many possibilities, in which direction will the team go? The most likely suspect is the biggest. Wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1553.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--To ensure his right-hand man stayed with the organization, managing partner Robert Sarver passed the Suns' CEO title to president Rick Welts. 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The 56-year-old Welts is just the fourth CEO in Suns franchise history, following Richard Bloch, Jerry Colangel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaq takes crash course in broadcast at Syracuse]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/shaq-takes-crash-course-in-broadcast-at-syracuse.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal is in training for his next career.The 7-foot-1 center for the Phoenix Suns is taking a course at Syracuse University known as Sportscaster U, a crash course designed to teach athletes about the broadcasting industry. He arrived on Sunday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaq takes crash course in broadcast at 'Cuse]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/shaq-takes-crash-course-in-broadcast-at-cuse.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal is in training for his next career.The 7-foot-1 center for the Phoenix Suns is taking a broadcasting class at Syracuse University known as Sportscaster U, a crash course designed to teach athletes about the broadcasting industry. He arriv]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ON THE NBA]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/on-the-nba.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Meet the new boss?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-20]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/rockets-summary--1549.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Wafer a free agent]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1539.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns didn't make the playoffs and they are well over the tax threshold, which means it is almost a certainty that they won't return intact. But with so many possibilities, in which direction will the team go? The most likely suspect is the biggest. Wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1540.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--To ensure his right-hand man stayed with the organization, managing partner Robert Sarver passed the Suns' CEO title to president Rick Welts. The 56-year-old Welts is just the fourth CEO in Suns franchise history, following Richard Bloch, Jerry Colangel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-05-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1541.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Amare Stoudemire led the team in scoring, Shaquille O'Neal in rebounding and Steve Nash in assists, but Grant Hill was the most consistent player when he was given consistent playing time. Averaging 12 points and five rebounds isn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-19]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/rockets-summary--1542.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS / ON THE NBA]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-playoffs-/-on-the-nba.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How the West Was un-Won, the saga continues.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1535.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--To ensure his right-hand man stayed with the organization, managing partner Robert Sarver passed the Suns' CEO title to president Rick Welts. The 56-year-old Welts is just the fourth CEO in Suns franchise history, following Richard Bloch, Jerry Colangel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1536.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Amare Stoudemire led the team in scoring, Shaquille O'Neal in rebounding and Steve Nash in assists, but Grant Hill was the most consistent player when he was given consistent playing time. Averaging 12 points and five rebounds isn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1537.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns didn't make the playoffs and they are well over the tax threshold, which means it is almost a certainty that they won't return intact. But with so many possibilities, in which direction will the team go? The most likely suspect is the biggest. Wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/rockets-summary--1538.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stern defends officials]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1530.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--To ensure his right-hand man stayed with the organization, managing partner Robert Sarver passed the Suns' CEO title to president Rick Welts. The 56-year-old Welts is just the fourth CEO in Suns franchise history, following Richard Bloch, Jerry Colangel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1531.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Amare Stoudemire led the team in scoring, Shaquille O'Neal in rebounding and Steve Nash in assists, but Grant Hill was the most consistent player when he was given consistent playing time. 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Wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/rockets-summary--1533.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stern defends officials]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA PLAYOFFS STAYING UP LATE]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-playoffs-staying-up-late.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Conference semifinals]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1526.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--To ensure his right-hand man stayed with the organization, managing partner Robert Sarver passed the Suns' CEO title to president Rick Welts. The 56-year-old Welts is just the fourth CEO in Suns franchise history, following Richard Bloch, Jerry Colangel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1527.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Amare Stoudemire led the team in scoring, Shaquille O'Neal in rebounding and Steve Nash in assists, but Grant Hill was the most consistent player when he was given consistent playing time. Averaging 12 points and five rebounds isn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-05-15]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1528.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns didn't make the playoffs and they are well over the tax threshold, which means it is almost a certainty that they won't return intact. But with so many possibilities, in which direction will the team go? The most likely suspect is the biggest. Wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-16]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/rockets-summary--1529.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stern defends officials]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron headlines All-NBA team ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/lebron-headlines-all-nba-team-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 04:15:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (AP) LeBron James should be getting used to sweeps by now.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-05-14]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1521.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 04:15:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Amare Stoudemire led the team in scoring, Shaquille O'Neal in rebounding and Steve Nash in assists, but Grant Hill was the most consistent player when he was given consistent playing time. 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But with so many possibilities, in which direction will the team go? The most likely suspect is the biggest. Wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-13]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/rockets-summary--1511.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dress for success]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA taking all the fight out of the game 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-taking-all-the-fight-out-of-the-game-1512.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sorry, NBA tough guys. You're 20 years late. As playoff punishments pile up, Kevin Hench says hard-nosed play is a thing of the past.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1503.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 04:15:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Amare Stoudemire led the team in scoring, Shaquille O'Neal in rebounding and Steve Nash in assists, but Grant Hill was the most consistent player when he was given consistent playing time. Averaging 12 points and five rebounds isn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-05-11]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1504.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 04:15:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--To ensure his right-hand man stayed with the organization, managing partner Robert Sarver passed the Suns' CEO title to president Rick Welts. 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Wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/rockets-summary--1506.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 04:15:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reputation precedes]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA taking all the fight out of the game 2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-taking-all-the-fight-out-of-the-game-1507.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 04:15:51 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sorry, NBA tough guys. You're 20 years late. 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The 56-year-old Welts is just the fourth CEO in Suns franchise history, following Richard Bloch, Jerry Colangel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1493.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 04:15:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Amare Stoudemire led the team in scoring, Shaquille O'Neal in rebounding and Steve Nash in assists, but Grant Hill was the most consistent player when he was given consistent playing time. 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As playoff punishments pile up, Kevin Hench says hard-nosed play is a thing of the past.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/rockets-summary--1496.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 04:15:27 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tough stuff]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1486.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--To ensure his right-hand man stayed with the organization, managing partner Robert Sarver passed the Suns' CEO title to president Rick Welts. The 56-year-old Welts is just the fourth CEO in Suns franchise history, following Richard Bloch, Jerry Colangel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1487.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Amare Stoudemire led the team in scoring, Shaquille O'Neal in rebounding and Steve Nash in assists, but Grant Hill was the most consistent player when he was given consistent playing time. Averaging 12 points and five rebounds isn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-05-09]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1488.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns didn't make the playoffs and they are well over the tax threshold, which means it is almost a certainty that they won't return intact. But with so many possibilities, in which direction will the team go? The most likely suspect is the biggest. Wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA taking all the fight out of the game]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-taking-all-the-fight-out-of-the-game.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sorry, NBA tough guys. You're 20 years late. As playoff punishments pile up, Kevin Hench says hard-nosed play is a thing of the past.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/rockets-summary--1490.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tough stuff]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1482.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Amare Stoudemire led the team in scoring, Shaquille O'Neal in rebounding and Steve Nash in assists, but Grant Hill was the most consistent player when he was given consistent playing time. Averaging 12 points and five rebounds isn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1483.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There won't be any books written about the 2008-09 Suns, but there were enough plot twists to make for a darn good read. Unfortunately, it was more mystery than adventure. From the moment Terry Porter took over for Mike D'Antoni last May, the Suns groped ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1484.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Steve Nash hit four of his seven shots and both of his free throws in the season finale to make it official as he became the first player in NBA history to shoot at least 50 percent from the field, 40 percent from three-point range and 90 percent from t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-05-08]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/rockets-summary--1485.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tough stuff]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1478.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Amare Stoudemire led the team in scoring, Shaquille O'Neal in rebounding and Steve Nash in assists, but Grant Hill was the most consistent player when he was given consistent playing time. Averaging 12 points and five rebounds isn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-05-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1479.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There won't be any books written about the 2008-09 Suns, but there were enough plot twists to make for a darn good read. Unfortunately, it was more mystery than adventure. 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All but one of theNBA's version of the Final Four from last year - plus the New Orleans Hornets, who came within one game of reaching the Western Conference finals - have fallen on hard times.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1474.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Steve Nash hit four of his seven shots and both of his free throws in the season finale to make it official as he became the first player in NBA history to shoot at least 50 percent from the field, 40 percent from three-point range and 90 percent from t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-05-05]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1475.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Amare Stoudemire led the team in scoring, Shaquille O'Neal in rebounding and Steve Nash in assists, but Grant Hill was the most consistent player when he was given consistent playing time. 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Averaging 12 points and five rebounds isn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-05-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1470.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There won't be any books written about the 2008-09 Suns, but there were enough plot twists to make for a darn good read. Unfortunately, it was more mystery than adventure. 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And we haven't even seen Game 7!]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns promote Rick Welts to CEO]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-promote-rick-welts-to-ceo.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns have promoted president Rick Welts to chief executive officer, a title previously held by managing partner Robert Sarver.Welts, a marketing specialist with long NBA ties, came to the Suns in July 2002 as president and chief operating offi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some elbow room for Sixers, with Magic's Howard out due to suspension ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/some-elbow-room-for-sixers-with-magic-s-howard-out-due-to-suspension-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ORLANDO Magic center Dwight Howard threw an elbow and knocked himself out.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-04-30]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1452.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Amare Stoudemire led the team in scoring, Shaquille O'Neal in rebounding and Steve Nash in assists, but Grant Hill was the most consistent player when he was given consistent playing time. 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From the moment Terry Porter took over for Mike D'Antoni last May, the Suns groped ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pistons' run fun while it lasted]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/pistons-run-fun-while-it-lasted.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AUBURN HILLS -- With 5 minutes remaining, Cleveland's LeBron James backed down Detroit's Will Bynum, with Bynum giving away eight inches, millions in pay and four years of NBA experience.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/rockets-summary--1449.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mutombo to have surgery]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1439.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Steve Nash hit four of his seven shots and both of his free throws in the season finale to make it official as he became the first player in NBA history to shoot at least 50 percent from the field, 40 percent from three-point range and 90 percent from t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-04-29]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1440.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Amare Stoudemire led the team in scoring, Shaquille O'Neal in rebounding and Steve Nash in assists, but Grant Hill was the most consistent player when he was given consistent playing time. 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But 2010-11 looks very realistic.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/rockets-summary--1444.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mutombo to have surgery]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1434.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Amare Stoudemire led the team in scoring, Shaquille O'Neal in rebounding and Steve Nash in assists, but Grant Hill was the most consistent player when he was given consistent playing time. Averaging 12 points and five rebounds isn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1435.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Steve Nash hit four of his seven shots and both of his free throws in the season finale to make it official as he became the first player in NBA history to shoot at least 50 percent from the field, 40 percent from three-point range and 90 percent from t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-04-27]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1436.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There won't be any books written about the 2008-09 Suns, but there were enough plot twists to make for a darn good read. Unfortunately, it was more mystery than adventure. 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By the time they played San Antonio in the Western Conference finals, they were without one of their key players, Joe Johnson.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1429.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Amare Stoudemire led the team in scoring, Shaquille O'Neal in rebounding and Steve Nash in assists, but Grant Hill was the most consistent player when he was given consistent playing time. Averaging 12 points and five rebounds isn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1430.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There won't be any books written about the 2008-09 Suns, but there were enough plot twists to make for a darn good read. Unfortunately, it was more mystery than adventure. From the moment Terry Porter took over for Mike D'Antoni last May, the Suns groped ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-04-26]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1431.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Steve Nash hit four of his seven shots and both of his free throws in the season finale to make it official as he became the first player in NBA history to shoot at least 50 percent from the field, 40 percent from three-point range and 90 percent from t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/rockets-summary--1432.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mutombo to have surgery]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-1433.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Phoenix Suns won 62 games in 2004-05, they finished only three games ahead of the Spurs. By the time they played San Antonio in the Western Conference finals, they were without one of their key players, Joe Johnson.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1424.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:15:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There won't be any books written about the 2008-09 Suns, but there were enough plot twists to make for a darn good read. Unfortunately, it was more mystery than adventure. From the moment Terry Porter took over for Mike D'Antoni last May, the Suns groped ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1425.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:15:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Steve Nash hit four of his seven shots and both of his free throws in the season finale to make it official as he became the first player in NBA history to shoot at least 50 percent from the field, 40 percent from three-point range and 90 percent from t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1426.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:15:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Amare Stoudemire led the team in scoring, Shaquille O'Neal in rebounding and Steve Nash in assists, but Grant Hill was the most consistent player when he was given consistent playing time. Averaging 12 points and five rebounds isn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/rockets-summary--1427.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:15:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mutombo to have surgery]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-1428.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:15:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Phoenix Suns won 62 games in 2004-05, they finished only three games ahead of the Spurs. By the time they played San Antonio in the Western Conference finals, they were without one of their key players, Joe Johnson.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-04-25]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1419.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There won't be any books written about the 2008-09 Suns, but there were enough plot twists to make for a darn good read. Unfortunately, it was more mystery than adventure. 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By the time they played San Antonio in the Western Conference finals, they were without one of their key players, Joe Johnson.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1414.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Amare Stoudemire led the team in scoring, Shaquille O'Neal in rebounding and Steve Nash in assists, but Grant Hill was the most consistent player when he was given consistent playing time. Averaging 12 points and five rebounds isn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1415.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There won't be any books written about the 2008-09 Suns, but there were enough plot twists to make for a darn good read. Unfortunately, it was more mystery than adventure. From the moment Terry Porter took over for Mike D'Antoni last May, the Suns groped ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-04-23]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1416.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Steve Nash hit four of his seven shots and both of his free throws in the season finale to make it official as he became the first player in NBA history to shoot at least 50 percent from the field, 40 percent from three-point range and 90 percent from t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-04-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/rockets-summary--1417.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mutombo to have surgery]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-1418.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Phoenix Suns won 62 games in 2004-05, they finished only three games ahead of the Spurs. By the time they played San Antonio in the Western Conference finals, they were without one of their key players, Joe Johnson.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA playoffs Just out of reach RIPE FOR THE TAKING: Offense falls flat with game on the line]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-playoffs-just-out-of-reach-ripe-for-the-taking-offense-falls-flat-with-game-on-the-line.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[40-SOMETHINGS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1409.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There won't be any books written about the 2008-09 Suns, but there were enough plot twists to make for a darn good read. Unfortunately, it was more mystery than adventure. From the moment Terry Porter took over for Mike D'Antoni last May, the Suns groped ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1410.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Steve Nash hit four of his seven shots and both of his free throws in the season finale to make it official as he became the first player in NBA history to shoot at least 50 percent from the field, 40 percent from three-point range and 90 percent from t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-04-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1411.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Amare Stoudemire led the team in scoring, Shaquille O'Neal in rebounding and Steve Nash in assists, but Grant Hill was the most consistent player when he was given consistent playing time. 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By the time they played San Antonio in the Western Conference finals, they were without one of their key players, Joe Johnson.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/rockets-summary--1413.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Replay gets a look]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two easy roads to NBA Finals]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/two-easy-roads-to-nba-finals.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If you're angry when someone tells you about a movie before you've seen it, stop reading right now.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1403.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There won't be any books written about the 2008-09 Suns, but there were enough plot twists to make for a darn good read. Unfortunately, it was more mystery than adventure. 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Averaging 12 points and five rebounds isn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-1406.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Phoenix Suns won 62 games in 2004-05, they finished only three games ahead of the Spurs. By the time they played San Antonio in the Western Conference finals, they were without one of their key players, Joe Johnson.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/rockets-summary--1407.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Replay gets a look]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1396.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There won't be any books written about the 2008-09 Suns, but there were enough plot twists to make for a darn good read. Unfortunately, it was more mystery than adventure. 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Averaging 12 points and five rebounds isn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron's a different kind of superstar]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/lebron-s-a-different-kind-of-superstar.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Poised for another run to the NBA Finals, LeBron James is showing us something we've never seen before, Mark Kriegel says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-1400.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Phoenix Suns won 62 games in 2004-05, they finished only three games ahead of the Spurs. By the time they played San Antonio in the Western Conference finals, they were without one of their key players, Joe Johnson.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-04-21]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/rockets-summary--1401.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Replay gets a look]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2009-04-20]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-1391.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Phoenix Suns won 62 games in 2004-05, they finished only three games ahead of the Spurs. By the time they played San Antonio in the Western Conference finals, they were without one of their key players, Joe Johnson.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-04-19]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1392.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There won't be any books written about the 2008-09 Suns, but there were enough plot twists to make for a darn good read. Unfortunately, it was more mystery than adventure. 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Averaging 12 points and five rebounds isn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1390.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:15:39 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There won't be any books written about the 2008-09 Suns, but there were enough plot twists to make for a darn good read. Unfortunately, it was more mystery than adventure. From the moment Terry Porter took over for Mike D'Antoni last May, the Suns groped ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROUNDUP: Spurs win division title from late Finley, Duncan heroics ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/roundup-spurs-win-division-title-from-late-finley-duncan-heroics-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:15:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA ROUNDUP: Spurs win division title from late Finley, Duncan heroicsBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - Leave it to the seasoned veterans to end the San Antonio Spurs' regular-season on a high note. ?? Michael Finley's b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-04-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/rockets-summary--1381.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:15:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Serious season]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1382.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:15:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Steve Nash hit four of his seven shots and both of his free throws in the season finale to make it official as he became the first player in NBA history to shoot at least 50 percent from the field, 40 percent from three-point range and 90 percent from t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1383.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:15:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Amare Stoudemire led the team in scoring, Shaquille O'Neal in rebounding and Steve Nash in assists, but Grant Hill was the most consistent player when he was given consistent playing time. Averaging 12 points and five rebounds isn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1384.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:15:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There won't be any books written about the 2008-09 Suns, but there were enough plot twists to make for a darn good read. Unfortunately, it was more mystery than adventure. From the moment Terry Porter took over for Mike D'Antoni last May, the Suns groped ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legacy on the line for Kobe and Lakers]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/legacy-on-the-line-for-kobe-and-lakers.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:15:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There will be no moral victories. For Kobe Bryant to seal his legacy, the Lakers have to win it all this time, Mark Kriegel says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1376.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:15:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Steve Nash hit four of his seven shots and both of his free throws in the season finale to make it official as he became the first player in NBA history to shoot at least 50 percent from the field, 40 percent from three-point range and 90 percent from t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1377.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:15:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Amare Stoudemire led the team in scoring, Shaquille O'Neal in rebounding and Steve Nash in assists, but Grant Hill was the most consistent player when he was given consistent playing time. Averaging 12 points and five rebounds isn't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1378.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:15:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There won't be any books written about the 2008-09 Suns, but there were enough plot twists to make for a darn good read. Unfortunately, it was more mystery than adventure. From the moment Terry Porter took over for Mike D'Antoni last May, the Suns groped ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-04-16]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/rockets-summary--1379.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:15:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TONIGHT: Rockets at DALLAS Mavericks]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 117, Warriors 113]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-117-warriors-113.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Injuries decimated what might have been a magnificent career for Grant Hill. Through it all, he persevered.So Wednesday night was an evening of triumph for the 36-year-old forward. He matched his season high with 27 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[James hits 37, Cavs clinch league-best record and home-court edge ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/james-hits-37-cavs-clinch-league-best-record-and-home-court-edge-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA James hits 37, Cavs clinch league-best record and home-court edgeBy Paul Levine, dpa????= ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - The Cleveland Cavaliers are headed home with their heads held high. ?? LeBron Jamesscored 37 points, and the Cavalie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1370.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns have known they would miss the playoffs for a week. But they are only just finding out how really close they will come to getting in. Phoenix blew an eight-point lead in Utah and lost 104-99 in overtime to the Jazz on March 28 and fell the next n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1371.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With Monday's victory, Phoenix became just the third team in the 25-year history of the NBA's 16-team playoff format to record 45 or more victories in a season and not earn a playoff spot. The Suns joined the 2007-08 Golden State Warriors (48 wins) and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1372.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Center Robin Lopez, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Louis Amundson, Guard Goran Dragic, Fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Handing out NBA awards: MVP and much more]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/handing-out-nba-awards-mvp-and-much-more.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant didn't win any of Randy Hill's NBA awards, but the Knicks got one they probably won't put in their trophy case.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors-Suns Preview 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/warriors-suns-preview-1374.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors have been eliminated from playoff contention, but that doesn't mean their season-ending duel won't be entertaining.The Suns and Warriors look to close 2008-09 on a high note when the league's highest-scoring team]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1360.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns have known they would miss the playoffs for a week. But they are only just finding out how really close they will come to getting in. Phoenix blew an eight-point lead in Utah and lost 104-99 in overtime to the Jazz on March 28 and fell the next n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1361.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With Monday's victory, Phoenix became just the third team in the 25-year history of the NBA's 16-team playoff format to record 45 or more victories in a season and not earn a playoff spot. The Suns joined the 2007-08 Golden State Warriors (48 wins) and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-04-15]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1362.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Center Robin Lopez, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Louis Amundson, Guard Goran Dragic, Fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors-Suns Preview 2009-04-14]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/warriors-suns-preview-1363.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors have been eliminated from playoff contention, but that doesn't mean their season-ending duel won't be entertaining.The Suns and Warriors look to close 2008-09 on a high note when the league's highest-scoring team]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 119, Grizzlies 110]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-119-grizzlies-110.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although the Phoenix Suns have been eliminated from the playoffs, coach Alvin Gentry is intent on closing out the season on a high note.After playing his reserves for the first 5 minutes of the fourth quarter of Monday night's game against the Memphis Gri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns get by Grizzlies for eighth straight home win]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-get-by-grizzlies-for-eighth-straight-home-win.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although the Phoenix Suns have been eliminated from the playoffs, coach Alvin Gentry is intent on closing out the season on a high note.After playing his reserves for the first 5 minutes of the fourth quarter of Monday night's game against the Memphis Gri]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[With Kidd, Mavs can still dish it out Veteran's play makes Dallas better, which is why he should return ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/with-kidd-mavs-can-still-dish-it-out-veteran-s-play-makes-dallas-better-which-is-why-he-should-return-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[I can't be honest and say that Mavericks fever has taken over the city of Dallas.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies-Suns Preview 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/grizzlies-suns-preview-1367.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns may soon be in rebuilding mode. The Memphis Grizzlies know what that is like.The Suns begin their final homestand of the season Monday night when they meet the Grizzlies in a matchup of teams headed to the draft lottery.It's not a surpris]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies-Suns Preview 2009-04-13]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/grizzlies-suns-preview-1353.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns may soon be in rebuilding mode. The Memphis Grizzlies know what that is like.The Suns begin their final homestand of the season Monday night when they meet the Grizzlies in a matchup of teams headed to the draft lottery.It's not a surpris]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers beat Sixers to clinch top seed in the East ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/cavaliers-beat-sixers-to-clinch-top-seed-in-the-east-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Cavaliers beat Sixers to clinch top seed in the EastBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - The Cleveland Cavaliers are officially the new beast of the East, but they want to be the best of the best heading into the playof]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1355.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Center Robin Lopez, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Louis Amundson, Guard Goran Dragic, Fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1356.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota is injury-riddled, offensively challenged and otherwise incompetent. But to only score eight points in a quarter against the Phoenix Suns? How is that possible? Yet there were the Suns, the league's worst defensive team, coming within two points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1357.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns led 31-8 after one quarter, using runs of 9-0 and 13-0 while Minnesota missed 10 consecutive shots. The eight points were just two shy of the franchise record for points allowed in a quarter (six). --The Suns, who allow more than 107 points a g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Timberwolves Preview 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-timberwolves-preview-1358.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns have three games left in their season, but based on their latest effort they seem ready for it to end sooner.Set to miss the playoffs for the first time in five years, the visiting Suns look to bounce back and win the season series from t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Grizzlies Preview 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-grizzlies-preview-1359.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns won't be in the playoffs this season. They'll have to settle for trying to take advantage of a soft closing stretch as they look to finish up strong.After having their four-year streak of postseason appearances snapped, the Suns begin pla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1345.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Center Robin Lopez, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Louis Amundson, Guard Goran Dragic, Fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1346.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Minnesota is injury-riddled, offensively challenged and otherwise incompetent. But to only score eight points in a quarter against the Phoenix Suns? How is that possible? Yet there were the Suns, the league's worst defensive team, coming within two points]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1347.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns led 31-8 after one quarter, using runs of 9-0 and 13-0 while Minnesota missed 10 consecutive shots. The eight points were just two shy of the franchise record for points allowed in a quarter (six). --The Suns, who allow more than 107 points a g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 110, Timberwolves 97]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-110-timberwolves-97.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns' season is all but over. Their playoff hopes were vanquished on Wednesday, rendering the final four games of the season virtually meaningless.You wouldn't know that by watching Grant Hill play on Saturday night.The 14-year veteran gave hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Timberwolves Preview 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-timberwolves-preview-1349.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns have three games left in their season, but based on their latest effort they seem ready for it to end sooner.Set to miss the playoffs for the first time in five years, the visiting Suns look to bounce back and win the season series from t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies 106, Suns 89]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/grizzlies-106-suns-89.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the playoffs out of reach, the Phoenix Suns are giving their younger players a chance to see more time.The first outing with that philosophy didn't go well Friday night, not because of the reserves, but the lackluster play of the Suns starters. And t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Grizzlies Preview 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-grizzlies-preview-1351.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns won't be in the playoffs this season. They'll have to settle for trying to take advantage of a soft closing stretch as they look to finish up strong.After having their four-year streak of postseason appearances snapped, the Suns begin pla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Hornets Preview 2009-04-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-hornets-preview-1352.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets are officially going back to the playoffs, and with a victory on Wednesday night, they can make it official that the Phoenix Suns won't be joining them.Now playing to improve their seeding in the tight Western Conference, the Horne]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Timberwolves Preview 2009-04-11]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-timberwolves-preview-1336.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns have three games left in their season, but based on their latest effort they seem ready for it to end sooner.Set to miss the playoffs for the first time in five years, the visiting Suns look to bounce back and win the season series from t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns lack motivation, fall to Grizzlies]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-lack-motivation-fall-to-grizzlies.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the playoffs out of reach, the Phoenix Suns are giving their younger players a chance to see more time.The first outing with that philosophy didn't go well Friday night, not because of the reserves, but the lackluster play of the Suns starters. And t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROUNDUP: Blazers burn through Spurs, tighten up playoff race in West ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/roundup-blazers-burn-through-spurs-tighten-up-playoff-race-in-west-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA ROUNDUP: Blazers burn through Spurs, tighten up playoff race in WestBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - For the past seven seasons the Portland Trail Blazers have been road kill in San Antonio, but on Wednesday night t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROUNDUP: Trail Blazers burn Spurs, tighten up playoff race in West ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/roundup-trail-blazers-burn-spurs-tighten-up-playoff-race-in-west-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA ROUNDUP: Trail Blazers burn Spurs, tighten up playoff race in WestBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - For the past seven seasons the Portland Trail Blazers have been road kill in San Antonio, but on Wednesday night the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CORRECTION (eca047) ROUNDUP: Blazers burn through Spurs, tighten up ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/correction-eca047-roundup-blazers-burn-through-spurs-tighten-up-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA CORRECTION (eca047) ROUNDUP: Blazers burn through Spurs, tighten upplayoff race in West By Paul Levine, dpa Eds: Corrects years of Portland defeats in first para?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - For the past six seasons the Portland Tr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1341.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Center Robin Lopez, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Louis Amundson, Guard Goran Dragic, Go]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1342.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Finally, the Suns found a way to beat a good team on the road. Finally, the Suns found a way to beat the New Orleans Hornets. Finally, they held a team to 100 points and didn't turn marginal offensive players into scoring machines. And it all came at the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1343.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns had lost four straight and nine of their last 10 games on the road allowed an average of 122.6 points per game before beating the Hornets on Wednesday. But they held New Orleans to 100 points and beat a team with a winning record on the road fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Grizzlies Preview 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-grizzlies-preview-1344.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns won't be in the playoffs this season. They'll have to settle for trying to take advantage of a soft closing stretch as they look to finish up strong.After having their four-year streak of postseason appearances snapped, the Suns begin pla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Grizzlies Preview 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-grizzlies-preview-1331.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns won't be in the playoffs this season. They'll have to settle for trying to take advantage of a soft closing stretch as they look to finish up strong.After having their four-year streak of postseason appearances snapped, the Suns begin pla]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1332.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns had lost four straight and nine of their last 10 games on the road allowed an average of 122.6 points per game before beating the Hornets on Wednesday.  But they held New Orleans to 100 points and beat a team with a winning record on the road f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1333.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Center Robin Lopez, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Louis Amundson, Guard Goran Dragic, Go]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-04-09]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1334.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Finally, the Suns found a way to beat a good team on the road. Finally, the Suns found a way to beat the New Orleans Hornets. Finally, they held a team to 100 points and didn't turn marginal offensive players into scoring machines. And it all came at the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-04-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/rockets-summary--1335.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TONIGHT: Rockets at SACRAMENTO Kings]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 105, Hornets 100]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-105-hornets-100.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:15:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Steve Nash and Shaquille O'Neal will be playoff outsiders for the first time in a long time.Nash had 24 points and 13 assists, making six key free throws in the final 42 seconds, and Phoenix survived a late New Orleans rally to take a 105-100 victory on W]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns' playoff hopes snuffed out despite win]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-playoff-hopes-snuffed-out-despite-win.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:15:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Steve Nash and Shaquille O'Neal will be playoff outsiders for the first time in a long time.Nash had 24 points and 13 assists, making six key free throws in the final 42 seconds, and Phoenix survived a late New Orleans rally to take a 105-100 victory on W]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul can't do it all for Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/paul-can-t-do-it-all-for-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:15:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If Chris Paul was going to outscore every player on the court, that was fine by Suns coach Alvin Gentry.In fact, that was essentially Gentry's plan from the beginning.Steve Nash had 24 points and 13 assists, making six key free throws in the final 42 seco]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1326.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:15:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns have now lost nine of their last 10 games on the road and have allowed an average of 122.6 points per game after giving up 140 to the Mavericks on Sunday. The Suns are now 16-22 on the road this season and are assured of their first losing reco]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1327.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:15:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Louis Amundson, Guard Goran Dragic, Guard Alando Tucker, F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1328.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:15:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns worked hard to make sure Sunday's game in Dallas meant something. They won some big games over playoff-bound teams. They played through pain. They pulled out some close games down the stretch. And when Sunday came, you wonder why they bothered. P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Hornets Preview 2009-04-08]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-hornets-preview-1329.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:15:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets are officially going back to the playoffs, and with a victory on Wednesday night, they can make it official that the Phoenix Suns won't be joining them.Now playing to improve their seeding in the tight Western Conference, the Horne]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[James, Cavs regain form, spank Spurs ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/james-cavs-regain-form-spank-spurs-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:15:37 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA James, Cavs regain form, spank SpursBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - Embarrassed by rare back-to-back losses, LeBron Jamesand the Cleveland Cavaliers had enough. ?? James scored 38 points, Mo Williams and Delonte We]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1318.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:15:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Louis Amundson, Guard Goran Dragic, Guard Alando Tucker, F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1319.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:15:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns worked hard to make sure Sunday's game in Dallas meant something. They won some big games over playoff-bound teams. They played through pain. They pulled out some close games down the stretch. And when Sunday came, you wonder why they bothered. P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1320.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:15:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns have now lost nine of their last 10 games on the road and have allowed an average of 122.6 points per game after giving up 140 to the Mavericks on Sunday. The Suns are now 16-22 on the road this season and are assured of their first losing reco]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz game at a glance  2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/utah-jazz-game-at-a-glance--1321.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:15:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz 108, Hornets 94 Game 77: Sunday at New Orleans Arena Jazz's 41 points are a season-high for the first quarter, and a Hornets opponent season-high Ronnie Brewer scores 12 of his team-high 23 points on 6-of-6 field shooting in the opening quarter Utah ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-04-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/rockets-summary--1322.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:15:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TONIGHT: Trail Blazers at Rockets]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks 140, Suns 116]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/mavericks-140-suns-116.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:15:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rick Carlisle often warns his players to "never underestimate greatness at any age," a reminder that even a guy on the downside of his career can flash his Hall of Fame credentials at any time.Jason Kidd sure backed up his coach's saying Sunday.On the aft]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1312.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:15:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Louis Amundson, Guard Goran Dragic, Guard Alando Tucker, F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1313.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:15:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns worked hard to make sure Sunday's game in Dallas meant something. They won some big games over playoff-bound teams. They played through pain. They pulled out some close games down the stretch. And when Sunday came, you wonder why they bothered. P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-04-06]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1314.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:15:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns have now lost nine of their last 10 games on the road and have allowed an average of 122.6 points per game after giving up 140 to the Mavericks on Sunday. The Suns are now 16-22 on the road this season and are assured of their first losing reco]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[And the winner should be ? ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/and-the-winner-should-be-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:15:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last week in this space the NBA's Most Valuable Player race was analyzed. The conclusion was that Cleveland's LeBron James deserves to edge out Miami's Dwyane Wade and the Lakers' Kobe Bryant for the association's top individual honor. Today, with just 10]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kidd, Mavs nearly snuff out Suns' playoff hopes]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/kidd-mavs-nearly-snuff-out-suns-playoff-hopes.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:15:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[About the only thing that went wrong for Jason Kidd on Sunday was failing to grab enough rebounds for a triple-double."Unfortunately," he said with a sly smile, "my teammates were making them."Kidd had 19 points, a season-high 20 assists and a major caree]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Mavericks Preview 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-mavericks-preview-1317.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:15:36 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dallas Mavericks have given Phoenix a reasonable chance to make a last-ditched run at the postseason. The Suns' most significant barrier might be their problems on the road.All of the disappointing losses the Mavericks have suffered recently won't mat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Mavericks Preview 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-mavericks-preview-1304.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 04:15:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Dallas Mavericks have given Phoenix a reasonable chance to make a last-ditched run at the postseason. The Suns' most significant barrier might be their problems on the road.All of the disappointing losses the Mavericks have suffered recently won't mat]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1305.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 04:15:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The impossible has just been upgraded to a long shot. And for the Suns, it's the best-case scenario. While the Suns held serve and blew out the Kings on Friday, eighth-place Dallas dropped a stunner to Memphis and saw their lead reduced to three games wit]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1306.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 04:15:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns scored 130 or more points in regulation for the NBA-best sixth time this season¿all of which have come under coach Alvin Gentry in 46 days (25 games) since the All-Star break. The next closest team is the Golden State Warriors with four.  --Th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1307.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 04:15:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Louis Amundson, Guard Goran Dragic, Guard Alando Tucker, F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz game at a glance ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/utah-jazz-game-at-a-glance-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 04:15:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[T-Wolves 103, Jazz 102 Game 76: Friday at EnergySolutions Arena Jazz wrapped up a stretch of four games in five nights with a horrible home loss. Carlos Boozer went 1-of-9 from the field and finished with just six points. Minnesota went on a 13-2 run earl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tourney MOPs a mixed bag in NBA]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/tourney-mops-a-mixed-bag-in-nba.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 04:15:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Guys like Joakim Noah may be stars in the NCAA tourney, but Randy Hill says they often wind up as pro washouts.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/rockets-summary--1310.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 04:15:24 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TONIGHT: Rockets at L.A. Lakers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns inch closer to playoff spot with rout of Kings]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-inch-closer-to-playoff-spot-with-rout-of-kings.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[That Sunday showdown in Dallas suddenly looks a lot more interesting for the Phoenix Suns.The Suns moved within three games of the Mavericks for the final playoff spot in the West, with six to play, after their 139-111 rout of Sacramento on Friday night a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen's game-winning three in double OT lifts Celtics over Bobcats ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/allen-s-game-winning-three-in-double-ot-lifts-celtics-over-bobcats-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Allen's game-winning three in double OT lifts Celtics over BobcatsBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - With the game on the line, Paul Pierce had the ball and the Boston Celtics star didn't have to think twice about wha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1299.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns can add, and they can read. They know that an a 0-3 road trip over the weekend turned their task of making the playoff from improbable to impossible and even running the table from here on out will likely not be enough to reel in Dallas and the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1300.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns won a season-high sixth straight home game. The Suns are averaging 118.3 points in those six victories. --The Suns' last three consecutive wins (Denver, Utah, Houston) have come against Western Conference playoff teams and four of their last fi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1301.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, guard Goran Dragic, guard Alando Tucker, forward Stromile Swift, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-04-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/rockets-summary--1302.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TONIGHT: Rockets at L.A. Lakers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings-Suns Preview 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/kings-suns-preview-1303.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Playing at home instead of on the road has made all the difference for the Phoenix Suns over the past two months. The Sacramento Kings have seen that first-hand.Leading up to a game in which their playoff hopes could hang in the balance, the Suns go for a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1294.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:15:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns can add, and they can read. They know that an a 0-3 road trip over the weekend turned their task of making the playoff from improbable to impossible and even running the table from here on out will likely not be enough to reel in Dallas and the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-04-03]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1295.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:15:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns won a season-high sixth straight home game. The Suns are averaging 118.3 points in those six victories. --The Suns' last three consecutive wins (Denver, Utah, Houston) have come against Western Conference playoff teams and four of their last fi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings-Suns Preview 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/kings-suns-preview-1296.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:15:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Playing at home instead of on the road has made all the difference for the Phoenix Suns over the past two months. The Sacramento Kings have seen that first-hand.Leading up to a game in which their playoff hopes could hang in the balance, the Suns go for a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1288.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, guard Goran Dragic, guard Alando Tucker, forward Stromile Swift, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1289.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns can add, and they can read. They know that an a 0-3 road trip over the weekend turned their task of making the playoff from improbable to impossible and even running the table from here on out will likely not be enough to reel in Dallas and the f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-04-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1290.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns won a season-high sixth straight home game. The Suns are averaging 118.3 points in those six victories. --The Suns' last three consecutive wins (Denver, Utah, Houston) have come against Western Conference playoff teams and four of their last fi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nash lifts Suns over Rockets]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nash-lifts-suns-over-rockets.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A spirited victory over the Houston Rockets may be too little, too late for the Phoenix Suns.Steve Nash had 25 points and 17 assists - with just one turnover - and the Suns held on for a 114-109 victory on Wednesday night."That was about as aggressive as ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Answering your NBA questions: Suns must rebuild]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/answering-your-nba-questions-suns-must-rebuild.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Steve Nash isn't getting younger and the Suns need wholesale changes.The next move seems obvious to Charley Rosen.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-1293.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA is good about reacting to rules that need tweaking when situations arise that prove change is required.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1279.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:15:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With two minutes left in Utah Saturday night, the Suns had stormed back from a 21-point deficit against the Jazz to take a seven-point lead and it appeared that their slim playoff chances were about to grow some traction. But Phoenix let a golden opportun]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1280.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:15:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns went 0-3 on a critical road trip and have lost eight of their last nine games on the road. --Shaquille O'Neal is now facing the prospect of missing the postseason for the first time since the 1992-93 season, when he was a rookie with the Orland]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1281.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:15:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, Guard Goran Dragic, Guard Alando Tucker, Forward Stromile Swift, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meltdown averted again ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/meltdown-averted-again-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:15:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's almost a shame they spend so much effort and energy building them, because lately the Jazz keep giving away their twenty-something-point leads ? only to rebound and win anyway. It happened last Saturday, when Utah was up by 21 on Phoenix ? but still ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Order still not restored in wild West ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/order-still-not-restored-in-wild-west-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:15:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Barring something unforeseen, and something catastrophic enough to make the citizens of San Antonio want to strangle themselves with their "Go Spurs Go" car banners, the Spurs will soon gain entrance to the NBA playoffs for the 12th consecutive season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2009-04-01]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-1284.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:15:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA is good about reacting to rules that need tweaking when situations arise that prove change is required.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top seeds have advantage]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/top-seeds-have-advantage.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:15:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The chase for home-court advantage could come down to the final day of the season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks push Jazz to limit ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/knicks-push-jazz-to-limit-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:15:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Mike D'Antoni coaching on the sidelines Monday night, the Jazz must have thought they were playing the Phoenix Suns again, judging from the way they gave away an elephant-sized lead in the second half for a second consecutive game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Suns Preview 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/rockets-suns-preview-1287.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:15:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Houston Rockets' playoff seeding depends heavily on how the team fares during a daunting stretch of schedule before the postseason.There's even more at stake for the Phoenix Suns in the regular season's final two weeks.The Rockets continue their battl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1274.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With two minutes left in Utah Saturday night, the Suns had stormed back from a 21-point deficit against the Jazz to take a seven-point lead and it appeared that their slim playoff chances were about to grow some traction. But Phoenix let a golden opportun]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1275.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns went 0-3 on a critical road trip and have lost eight of their last nine games on the road. --Shaquille O'Neal is now facing the prospect of missing the postseason for the first time since the 1992-93 season, when he was a rookie with the Orland]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-03-31]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1276.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, Guard Goran Dragic, Guard Alando Tucker, Forward Stromile Swift, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battered Jazz get day off ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/battered-jazz-get-day-off-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Perhaps it's a good thing that the Jazz, who play host tonight to the New York Knicks, had Sunday off from practice. Because the rims aren't the only things that take punishment when Shaquille O'Neal is on the court, and after they were reminded of that i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Kings Preview 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-kings-preview-1278.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Consecutive road losses have dealt a serious blow to the Phoenix Suns' chances of reaching the postseason. A date with the lowly Sacramento Kings might help them get back on track.On Sunday night, the Suns look to avoid being swept on their three-game roa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA-worst Kings upset Suns ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-worst-kings-upset-suns-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns are finding the road is a horrible place to make a playoff push.One night after a heartbreaking overtime loss in Utah, the Suns had a lackluster effort against the NBA's worst team. Jason Thompson had 21 points and Spencer ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams takes control after Jazz squander big lead ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/williams-takes-control-after-jazz-squander-big-lead-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With two minutes remaining in regulation Saturday, the Jazz's 21-point lead was long gone. The momentum was gone. Hopes for home-court advantage seemed to be gone as well. Fortunately for the Jazz, the only guy on the court who received mumbled MVP chants]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss slams a big dent in Suns' hopes ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/loss-slams-a-big-dent-in-suns-hopes-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was a quiet group of Phoenix Suns in the visitors' locker room in the bowels of EnergySolutions Arena on Saturday night ? and with good reason. Phoenix's long-shot bid to earn a playoff spot in the Western Conference took a major hit after the Suns ble]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: No Jazz colossal collapse ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/utah-jazz-no-jazz-colossal-collapse-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They were about to add a new member into the club of monumental collapses. But even after they watched a 21-point lead crumble Saturday night like a house of cards, the Jazz were able to make the most of a new hand. They rallied from seven down themselves]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Kings Preview 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-kings-preview-1270.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Consecutive road losses have dealt a serious blow to the Phoenix Suns' chances of reaching the postseason. A date with the lowly Sacramento Kings might help them get back on track.On Sunday night, the Suns look to avoid being swept on their three-game roa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1271.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, Guard Goran Dragic, Guard Alando Tucker, Forward Stromile Swift, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1272.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns have lost two in a row after a season-best six-game winning streak was snapped, and they fell four games behind Dallas in the loss column for the final Western Conference playoff spot with just nine games remaining. --Even with the overtime per]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1273.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As if the Suns don't have enough to think about this summer, Saturday's overtime loss to the Jazz in Utah certainly will provide more musing material. A Suns win and a Dallas loss in Cleveland would have sliced the Mavericks' lead in the playoff chase to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1257.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, Guard Goran Dragic, Guard Alando Tucker, Forward Stromile Swift, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1258.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns have lost two in a row after a season-best six-game winning streak was snapped, and they fell four games behind Dallas in the loss column for the final Western Conference playoff spot with just nine games remaining. --Even with the overtime per]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1259.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As if the Suns don't have enough to think about this summer, Saturday's overtime loss to the Jazz in Utah certainly will provide more musing material. A Suns win and a Dallas loss in Cleveland would have sliced the Mavericks' lead in the playoff chase to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Kings Preview 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-kings-preview-1260.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Consecutive road losses have dealt a serious blow to the Phoenix Suns' chances of reaching the postseason. A date with the lowly Sacramento Kings might help them get back on track.On Sunday night, the Suns look to avoid being swept on their three-game roa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 104, Suns 99, OT]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/jazz-104-suns-99-ot.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After watching the Phoenix Suns make an unlikely comeback, the Utah Jazz needed a rally of their own.After blowing a 21-point, third-quarter lead, the Jazz used a frenzied comeback at the end of regulation to force overtime and then held on to beat the Su]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz blow 21-point lead, still down Suns in OT]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/jazz-blow-21-point-lead-still-down-suns-in-ot.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After watching the Phoenix Suns make an unlikely comeback, the Utah Jazz needed a rally of their own.After blowing a 21-point, third-quarter lead, the Jazz used a frenzied comeback at the end of regulation to force overtime and then held on to beat the Su]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz 104, Suns 99, OT 2009-03-29]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/jazz-104-suns-99-ot-1263.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Deron Williams scored seven of his 21 points in overtime, and the Utah Jazz rallied for a 104-99 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Saturday, blowing a 21-point, third-quarter lead before tying it with a frenzied comeback at the end of regulation.Williams a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rout by roster ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/rout-by-roster-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: LaMarcus Aldridge and Rudy Fernandez lead the way as Blazers have six players in double figures]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Answer is Aldridge ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/answer-is-aldridge-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: Scoring 13 of a season-high 29 in the third period, the forward leads Blazers past Suns in a laugher]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1250.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was a set-up game for the Suns -- the second game in as many nights, with a two-hour plane ride in between, with Utah on one end and the young guns from Portland waiting on the other. Under normal circumstances, a split would do just fine. But the Suns]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1251.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns' season-best win streak of six games was snapped, and they fell four games behind Dallas in the loss column for the final Western Conference playoff spot. --The Suns allowed yet another opponent to put up a season high this season when LaMarcus]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-03-28]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1252.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Louis Amundson, Guard Goran Dragic, Guard Alando Tucker, F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back in NBA, Fesenko 'ready to prove something' ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/back-in-nba-fesenko-ready-to-prove-something-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Second-year center Kyrylo Fesenko was ready and willing to play in the NBA Development League.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz focus on final road games ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/jazz-focus-on-final-road-games-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At 14-21 on the road following Wednesday night's loss at Phoenix, and with just six away games left in the regular season, the Jazz are now guaranteed to have their eighth straight season with a losing record when not playing in Utah. Not since they went ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Jazz Preview 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-jazz-preview-1255.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Strong defensive play during a 13-game home winning streak has helped keep Utah in playoff position. That run won't last much longer if the Jazz can't put forth a better effort in transition.The Jazz look to avenge a loss earlier this week to the high-sco]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Howard plays big, Magic holds off Celtics to clinch Southeast crown ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/howard-plays-big-magic-holds-off-celtics-to-clinch-southeast-crown-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Howard plays big, Magic holds off Celtics to clinch Southeast crownBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - Dwight Howard played big at both ends from start to finish. ?? Howard had 24 points, 21 rebounds and blocked Paul P]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1242.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was a set-up game for the Suns -- the second game in as many nights, with a two-hour plane ride in between, with Utah on one end and the young guns from Portland waiting on the other. Under normal circumstances, a split would do just fine. But the Suns]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1243.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns' season-best win streak of six games was snapped, and they fell four games behind Dallas in the loss column for the final Western Conference playoff spot. --The Suns allowed yet another opponent to put up a season high this season when LaMarcus]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-03-27]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1244.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Louis Amundson, Guard Goran Dragic, Guard Alando Tucker, F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 129, Suns 109]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/trail-blazers-129-suns-109.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LaMarcus Aldridge is steadily getting to where he - and Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan - believe he can be.Aldridge scored a season-high 29 points and added 12 rebounds to help Portland snap the Phoenix Suns' six-game winning streak with a 129-109 vict]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aldridge goes off as Blazers rout Suns]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/aldridge-goes-off-as-blazers-rout-suns.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LaMarcus Aldridge is steadily getting to where he - and Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan - believe he can be.Aldridge scored a season-high 29 points and added 12 rebounds to help Portland snap the Phoenix Suns' six-game winning streak with a 129-109 vict]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free-throw shooting, tough call doom Jazz ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/free-throw-shooting-tough-call-doom-jazz-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX ? There was the lousy count in the second game of back-to-back sets, 3-13 before getting started this time. There was the dubious overall road record, 14-20 coming into the evening. And there was the most-stunning mark of them all, 0-8 away from h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another road meltdown ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/another-road-meltdown-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phoenix ? As agonizingly close as the Jazz came Wednesday night against the Phoenix Suns, the search for answers will have to continue when it comes to winning on the road and in the second game of back-to-back sets.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Trail Blazers Preview 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-trail-blazers-preview-1249.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns had an 11-game winning streak against the Portland Trail Blazers snapped in the teams' latest meeting thanks to a career-high 52 points from Brandon Roy.The Suns, though, have a much more important streak going right now.Continuing its pu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1233.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns are stringing wins together. They are winning at home. They are beating playoff teams. They are even winning on national television -- all feats they rarely accomplished in the first four months of the season. At the very least, they are making t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1234.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns extended their season-best win streak to six games, adding to the longest active win streak in the Western Conference, trailing only the 10-straight games won by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA.Three of the Suns' last four wins have now come]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1235.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Louis Amundson, Guard Goran Dragic, Guard Alando Tucker, F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Trail Blazers Preview 2009-03-26]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-trail-blazers-preview-1236.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns had an 11-game winning streak against the Portland Trail Blazers snapped in the teams' latest meeting thanks to a career-high 52 points from Brandon Roy.The Suns, though, have a much more important streak going right now.Continuing its pu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 118, Jazz 114]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-118-jazz-114.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Grant Hill certainly isn't done yet.The 36-year-old Hill, often written off because of a series of serious injuries over his 14-year NBA career, scored 26 points, including a tiebreaking jumper in the lane with 31.5 seconds remaining, to lift the Phoenix ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hill paces Suns to sixth straight win]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/hill-paces-suns-to-sixth-straight-win.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Grant Hill scored 26 points, including a tiebreaking jumper in the lane with 31.5 seconds remaining, to lift the Phoenix Suns to their season-high sixth straight victory, 118-114 over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.The win kept the Suns three games behi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's a playoff race again ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/it-s-a-playoff-race-again-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: The Blazers lose in overtime, while Phoenix is beating Denver]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz welcome London trip ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/jazz-welcome-london-trip-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ever since the Jazz were reported to be under consideration to make a preseason trip to Europe, Andrei Kirilenko expressed hope that London would be one of the destinations.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Suns Preview 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/jazz-suns-preview-1241.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Phoenix Suns lost six straight games earlier this month, they didn't appear to have any chance of making the playoffs.It turns out the Suns aren't quite ready to go away.Phoenix seeks its sixth win in a row Wednesday night when it hosts the Utah ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1226.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Suns are able to climb back into a playoff spot down the stretch, it will be the play of their bench and coach Alvin Gentry's faith in it that will have played a huge role.  Injuries to Amare Stoudemire and Leandro Barbosa might have made the moves]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1227.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns needed it more than Denver. They extended their season-best win streak to five games and by virtue of ending the Nuggets' win streak at four, they own the longest active win streak in the Western Conference. Only Cleveland (nine games) has a lo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1228.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, Guard Goran Dragic, Guard Alando Tucker, Forward Stromile Swift, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Suns Preview 2009-03-25]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/jazz-suns-preview-1229.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Phoenix Suns lost six straight games earlier this month, they didn't appear to have any chance of making the playoffs.It turns out the Suns aren't quite ready to go away.Phoenix seeks its sixth win in a row Wednesday night when it hosts the Utah ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 118, Nuggets 115 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-118-nuggets-115-1230.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Grant Hill was struggling all game, unable to find his shot.Until it mattered most.Hill hit a 12-foot jumper in the lane to break a tie with 58.6 seconds remaining, then added a free throw with 6.2 seconds left to help Phoenix extend its season-high winni]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors report  2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/raptors-report--1231.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TOMORROW]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA REPORT  2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-report--1232.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[STANDINGS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 118, Nuggets 115]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-118-nuggets-115.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns improved their playoff chances with another hard-fought victory.And it doesn't get any easier from here.Grant Hill hit a 12-foot jumper in the lane to break a tie with 58.6 seconds remaining, then added a free throw with 6.2 seconds left ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 118, Nuggets 115 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-118-nuggets-115-1218.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Grant Hill was struggling all game, unable to find his shot.Until it mattered most.Hill hit a 12-foot jumper in the lane to break a tie with 58.6 seconds remaining, then added a free throw with 6.2 seconds left to help Phoenix extend its season-high winni]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1219.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Suns are able to climb back into a playoff spot down the stretch, it will be the play of their bench and coach Alvin Gentry's faith in it that will have played a huge role.  Injuries to Amare Stoudemire and Leandro Barbosa might have made the moves]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1220.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns needed it more than Denver. They extended their season-best win streak to five games and by virtue of ending the Nuggets' win streak at four, they own the longest active win streak in the Western Conference. Only Cleveland (nine games) has a lo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-03-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1221.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, Guard Goran Dragic, Guard Alando Tucker, Forward Stromile Swift, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns win season-high fifth straight]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-win-season-high-fifth-straight.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Grant Hill scored 23 points and Jason Richardson added 22 as the Phoenix Suns extended their season-high winning streak to five games with a 118-115 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night.Hill hit a 12-foot jump shot with 58.6 seconds remaining t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaq calls out LeBron for 'weak' intro]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/shaq-calls-out-lebron-for-weak-intro.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaq thinks his human bowling intro beats LeBron's camera work. Why not rack your "abdullah oblongata" and see for yourself?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bosh's birthday bender overshadows basement battle ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/bosh-s-birthday-bender-overshadows-basement-battle-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It has been more than three years since Bryan Colangelo arrived in Toronto, since the Raptors' coaches and players and big brains began talking and talking and talking about playing up-tempo Basketball with high-volume shooting.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[If you can only catch one game every night ...]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/if-you-can-only-catch-one-game-every-night-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The tourney's going and baseball's about to start, but Randy Hill has one NBA game each night you must squeeze into your schedule.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-03-23]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1211.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns finally have a four-game winning streak. And wouldn't you know -- it probably came one game too late. Five games ago, the Suns lost at home to eighth-place Dallas and dug themselves quite a hole in their down-the-stretch playoff push. Since then,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-03-23]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1212.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns have a four-game winning streak for the first time this season, and they have their longest winning streak since they won seven in a row from March 9-22 last season. They were 0-5 in their previous attempts at a four-game winning streak this se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-03-23]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1213.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, Guard Goran Dragic, Guard Alando Tucker, Forward Stromile Swift, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets-Suns Preview 2009-03-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nuggets-suns-preview-1214.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Playing some of their best basketball of the season, the Denver Nuggets open their final road trip of the season looking to increase their Northwest Division lead and climb up the tightly bunched Western Conference standings.The Nuggets, though, arrive at]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 128, Wizards 96]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-128-wizards-96.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal appreciates his place among the greats of the NBA. He just thinks he should have done more.O'Neal scored 13 in the Phoenix Suns' 128-96 victory over Washington on Saturday night to pass Moses Malone as the No. 5 scorer in NBA history with]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tweet posted on Shaq's feed at halftime 2009-03-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/tweet-posted-on-shaq-s-feed-at-halftime-1216.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Halftime "tweets" seem to be the latest NBA fad.Suns center Shaquille O'Neal posted a note on his Twitter feed before a home game against Washington on Saturday night, suggesting he planned to post to the popular social networking Web site during halftime]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-03-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1203.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns have a four-game winning streak for the first time this season, and they have their longest winning streak since they won seven in a row from March 9-22 last season. They were 0-5 in their previous attempts at a four-game winning streak this se]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-03-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1204.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, Guard Goran Dragic, Guard Alando Tucker, Forward Stromile Swift, ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-03-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1205.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns finally have a four-game winning streak. And wouldn't you know -- it probably came one game too late. Five games ago, the Suns lost at home to eighth-place Dallas and dug themselves quite a hole in their down-the-stretch playoff push. Since then,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaq becomes No. 5 all-time scorer in Suns rout of Wiz]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/shaq-becomes-no-5-all-time-scorer-in-suns-rout-of-wiz.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal appreciates his place among the greats of the NBA. He just thinks he should have done more.O'Neal scored 13 in the Phoenix Suns' 128-96 victory over Washington on Saturday night to pass Moses Malone as the No. 5 scorer in NBA history with]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tweet posted on Shaq's feed at halftime]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/tweet-posted-on-shaq-s-feed-at-halftime.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Halftime "tweets" seem to be the latest NBA fad.Suns center Shaquille O'Neal posted a note on his Twitter feed before a home game against Washington on Saturday night, suggesting he planned to post to the popular social networking Web site during halftime]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tweet posted on Shaq's feed at halftime 2009-03-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/tweet-posted-on-shaq-s-feed-at-halftime-1208.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Halftime "tweets" seem to be the latest NBA fad.Suns center Shaquille O'Neal posted a note on his Twitter feed before a home game against Washington on Saturday night, suggesting he planned to post to the popular social networking Web site during halftime]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stoudemire says he'll wear goggles in future]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/stoudemire-says-he-ll-wear-goggles-in-future.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amare Stoudemire said he will wear goggles when he returns to the NBA next season, and the All-Star forward doesn't expect his eye injury to affect the way he plays the game."As long as I've got eye protection, I should be OK," he said, "still play aggres]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors report  2009-03-21]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/raptors-report--1210.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TOMORROW]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards-Suns Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/wizards-suns-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns are taking advantage of a stretch against weaker opponents, but still haven't made up much ground in the Western Conference. Adding to the frustration is that they'll be without Leandro Barbosa for at least a week.The Suns look to win fou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1198.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The pace keeps increasing. The turnovers keep dropping. And while parts continue to fall off the Suns like an old jalopy, the engine is still running like a top. With Amare Stoudemire already gone, the Suns lost Leandro Barbosa just 11 minutes into Wednes]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1199.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--For the first time in franchise history, Phoenix had four players score 20 points or more for two consecutive regulation games. Shaquille O'Neal (26), Jason Richardson (25), Steve Nash (24) and Grant Hill (21) did the honors on Wednesday. It's the first]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-03-20]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1200.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Louis Amundson, Guard Goran Dragic, Guard Alando Tucker, F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns pound 76ers for third straight win 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-pound-76ers-for-third-straight-win-1201.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns are still fighting for a playoff spot.Jason Richardson scored 23 of his 25 points in the second half, and Shaquille O'Neal had 26 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Suns to their third straight victory, 126-116 over the Philadelphia 76ers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns, Warriors to meet in outdoor game 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-warriors-to-meet-in-outdoor-game-1202.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns will play another exhibition game outdoors in this desert resort area, this time on Oct. 10 against the Golden State Warriors.The Suns faced the Denver Nuggets at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden last October and lost 77-72 before a sellout]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1191.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--For the first time in franchise history, Phoenix had four players score 20 points or more for two consecutive regulation games. Shaquille O'Neal (26), Jason Richardson (25), Steve Nash (24) and Grant Hill (21) did the honors on Wednesday. It's the first]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1192.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Louis Amundson, Guard Goran Dragic, Guard Alando Tucker, F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1193.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The pace keeps increasing. The turnovers keep dropping. And while parts continue to fall off the Suns like an old jalopy, the engine is still running like a top. With Amare Stoudemire already gone, the Suns lost Leandro Barbosa just 11 minutes into Wednes]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns pound 76ers for third straight win 2009-03-19]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-pound-76ers-for-third-straight-win-1194.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns are still fighting for a playoff spot.Jason Richardson scored 23 of his 25 points in the second half, and Shaquille O'Neal had 26 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Suns to their third straight victory, 126-116 over the Philadelphia 76ers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns, Warriors to meet in outdoor game 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-warriors-to-meet-in-outdoor-game-1195.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns will play another exhibition game outdoors in this desert resort area, this time on Oct. 10 against the Golden State Warriors.The Suns faced the Denver Nuggets at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden last October and lost 77-72 before a sellout]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors report  2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/raptors-report--1196.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 126, 76ers 116]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-126-76ers-116.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns are still fighting for a playoff spot.Jason Richardson scored 23 of his 25 points in the second half, and Shaquille O'Neal had 26 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Suns to their third straight victory, 126-116 over the Philadelphia 76ers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns pound 76ers for third straight win]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-pound-76ers-for-third-straight-win.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns are still fighting for a playoff spot.Jason Richardson scored 23 of his 25 points in the second half, and Shaquille O'Neal had 26 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Suns to their third straight victory, 126-116 over the Philadelphia 76ers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns' Barbosa injures knee]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-barbosa-injures-knee.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phoenix guard Leandro Barbosa injured his left knee Wednesday night during the first quarter of the Suns' game against the Philadelphia 76ers.Barbosa left the game with 26.3 seconds to go in the opening period because of what was diagnosed as a hyperexten]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns, Warriors to meet in outdoor game]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-warriors-to-meet-in-outdoor-game.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns will play another exhibition game outdoors in this desert resort area, this time on Oct. 10 against the Golden State Warriors.The Suns faced the Denver Nuggets at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden last October and lost 77-72 before a sellout]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1187.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Leandro Barbosa is playing through a painful abdominal strain. Steve Nash shook off a pinched nerve in his neck. Matt Barnes and Grant Hill were diving for loose balls and keeping plays alive. Shaquille O'Neal, in a back-to-back game against an up-tempo f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1188.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns snapped a four-game losing streak at Oracle Arena, their longest active losing streak on any enemy floor. --The 154 points Phoenix scored was the most by any NBA team this season. The previous mark was 144, which Golden State scored against the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1189.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Louis Amundson, Guard Goran Dragic, Guard Alando Tucker, F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors report  2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/raptors-report--1190.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[FRIDAY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1175.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:15:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Leandro Barbosa is playing through a painful abdominal strain. Steve Nash shook off a pinched nerve in his neck. Matt Barnes and Grant Hill were diving for loose balls and keeping plays alive. Shaquille O'Neal, in a back-to-back game against an up-tempo f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1176.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:15:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns snapped a four-game losing streak at Oracle Arena, their longest active losing streak on any enemy floor. --The 154 points Phoenix scored was the most by any NBA team this season. The previous mark was 144, which Golden State scored against the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1177.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:15:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Louis Amundson, Guard Goran Dragic, Guard Alando Tucker, F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[76ers-Suns Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/76ers-suns-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:15:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns' hopes of pulling back into the Western Conference playoff race have been bolstered by wins over two teams long out of it.Beating the streaking Philadelphia 76ers would likely provide an even bigger confidence boost.The Suns look to follo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mighty Lakers continue their home mastery over Mavericks ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/mighty-lakers-continue-their-home-mastery-over-mavericks-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:15:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Mighty Lakers continue their home mastery over MavericksBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - Mark Cuban may legally own the Dallas Mavericks, but the Lakers own them in Los Angeles. ?? Kobe Bryanttossed in 28 points, Tr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY  2009-03-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/rockets-summary--1180.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:15:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mutombo starts for Yao]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns set season scoring mark in win 2009-03-16]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-set-season-scoring-mark-in-win-1181.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:15:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Richardson scored 31 points against his former team, Shaquille O'Neal added 26, and the Phoenix Suns rang up the highest point total in the NBA this season in a 154-130 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night.Matt Barnes, another form]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Warriors Preview 2009-03-15]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-warriors-preview-1182.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:15:59 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns managed to snap their longest losing streak in four years their last time out, but their up-tempo offense never got in rhythm.That shouldn't be a problem Sunday night.In a matchup featuring two teams that like to push the ball up the cour]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1168.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Louis Amundson, Guard Goran Dragic, Guard Alando Tucker, F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1169.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Leandro Barbosa is playing through a painful abdominal strain. Steve Nash shook off a pinched nerve in his neck. Matt Barnes and Grant Hill were diving for loose balls and keeping plays alive. Shaquille O'Neal, in a back-to-back game against an up-tempo f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-03-17]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1170.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns snapped a four-game losing streak at Oracle Arena, their longest active losing streak on any enemy floor. --The 154 points Phoenix scored was the most by any NBA team this season. The previous mark was 144, which Golden State scored against the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns set season scoring mark in win 2009-03-16]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-set-season-scoring-mark-in-win-1171.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Richardson scored 31 points against his former team, Shaquille O'Neal added 26, and the Phoenix Suns rang up the highest point total in the NBA this season in a 154-130 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night.Matt Barnes, another form]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Warriors Preview 2009-03-15]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-warriors-preview-1172.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns managed to snap their longest losing streak in four years their last time out, but their up-tempo offense never got in rhythm.That shouldn't be a problem Sunday night.In a matchup featuring two teams that like to push the ball up the cour]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns end season-long losing streak 2009-03-15]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-end-season-long-losing-streak-1173.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The way things have been going lately, the Phoenix Suns will gladly take a sputtering victory over Oklahoma City.The 106-95 win Saturday night lacked the impressiveness of Phoenix's 140-118 romp over the Thunder three weeks ago, but it was good enough to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Beat  2009-03-16]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-beat--1174.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:15:16 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BASELINE CUT]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-03-16]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1160.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Leandro Barbosa is playing through a painful abdominal strain. Steve Nash shook off a pinched nerve in his neck. Matt Barnes and Grant Hill were diving for loose balls and keeping plays alive. Shaquille O'Neal, in a back-to-back game against an up-tempo f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-03-16]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1161.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns snapped a four-game losing streak at Oracle Arena, their longest active losing streak on any enemy floor. --The 154 points Phoenix scored was the most by any NBA team this season. The previous mark was 144, which Golden State scored against the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-03-16]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1162.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Louis Amundson, Guard Goran Dragic, Guard Alando Tucker, F]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 154, Warriors 130]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-154-warriors-130.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that the runnin' Phoenix Suns are making a playoff push, Shaq is wondering what took them so long.Jason Richardson scored 31 points against his former team, Shaquille O'Neal added 26, and the Suns rang up the highest point total in the NBA this season]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns set season scoring mark in win]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-set-season-scoring-mark-in-win.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Richardson scored 31 points against his former team, Shaquille O'Neal added 26, and the Phoenix Suns rang up the highest point total in the NBA this season in a 154-130 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night.Matt Barnes, another form]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Warriors Preview 2009-03-15]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-warriors-preview-1165.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns managed to snap their longest losing streak in four years their last time out, but their up-tempo offense never got in rhythm.That shouldn't be a problem Sunday night.In a matchup featuring two teams that like to push the ball up the cour]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns end season-long losing streak 2009-03-15]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-end-season-long-losing-streak-1166.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The way things have been going lately, the Phoenix Suns will gladly take a sputtering victory over Oklahoma City.The 106-95 win Saturday night lacked the impressiveness of Phoenix's 140-118 romp over the Thunder three weeks ago, but it was good enough to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Beat  2009-03-16]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-beat--1167.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BASELINE CUT]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Warriors Preview 2009-03-15]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-warriors-preview-1153.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns managed to snap their longest losing streak in four years their last time out, but their up-tempo offense never got in rhythm.That shouldn't be a problem Sunday night.In a matchup featuring two teams that like to push the ball up the cour]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 106, Thunder 95]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-106-thunder-95.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The way things have been going lately, the Phoenix Suns will gladly take a sputtering victory over Oklahoma City.The 106-95 win Saturday night lacked the impressiveness of Phoenix's 140-118 romp over the Thunder three weeks ago, but it was good enough to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns end season-long losing streak]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-end-season-long-losing-streak.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The way things have been going lately, the Phoenix Suns will gladly take a sputtering victory over Oklahoma City.The 106-95 win Saturday night lacked the impressiveness of Phoenix's 140-118 romp over the Thunder three weeks ago, but it was good enough to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1156.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Louis Amundson, guard Goran Dragic, forward Stromile Swift]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1157.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns are still playing hard. They can still put up points with the best of them. But for the sixth straight time, a close game in the fourth quarter slipped through their fingers because their defense is unable to step up a notch down the stretch. Thi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-03-14]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1158.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Once again, Phoenix's offense was fine. The 111 points the Suns tallied was the most Cleveland has given up all season. The Suns had 93 points after three quarters -- three more than Cleveland surrenders in an entire game (an NBA-best 90.4 points a game]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Suns Preview 2009-03-13]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/thunder-suns-preview-1159.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The last time they faced Oklahoma City, the Phoenix Suns appeared to be back on track with their run-and-gun style.Now Phoenix would settle for a victory no matter how it looks.The Suns try to avoid their longest losing streak since 2004 - also the last y]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks can win in playoffs Key will be avoiding a first-round date with the Lakers ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/mavericks-can-win-in-playoffs-key-will-be-avoiding-a-first-round-date-with-the-lakers-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hitching onto the Mavericks' bandwagon can be a risky proposition. But it's starting to look as if it is time.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another MVP trophy waiting for Bryant ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/another-mvp-trophy-waiting-for-bryant-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SAN ANTONIO - After he swished a three-pointer with Spurs rookie George Hill hanging all over him in the fourth quarter, Kobe Bryant gave a wink to the crowd as he loped down court.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Suns Preview 2009-03-13]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/thunder-suns-preview-1146.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The last time they faced Oklahoma City, the Phoenix Suns appeared to be back on track with their run-and-gun style.Now Phoenix would settle for a victory no matter how it looks.The Suns try to avoid their longest losing streak since 2004 - also the last y]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers 119, Suns 111]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/cavaliers-119-suns-111.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LeBron James had won in every building in the NBA, except the US Airways Center in Phoenix.He put an emphatic end to that drought on Thursday night.The Cleveland phenomenon had his third straight triple-double - 34 points, 13 assists, 10 rebounds - and th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-03-13]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1148.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Once again, Phoenix's offense was fine. The 111 points the Suns tallied was the most Cleveland has given up all season. The Suns had 93 points after three quarters -- three more than Cleveland surrenders in an entire game (an NBA-best 90.4 points a game]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-03-13]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1149.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Louis Amundson, guard Goran Dragic, forward Stromile Swift]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-03-13]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1150.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns are still playing hard. They can still put up points with the best of them. But for the sixth straight time, a close game in the fourth quarter slipped through their fingers because their defense is unable to step up a notch down the stretch. Thi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers 119, Suns 111 2009-03-13]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/cavaliers-119-suns-111-1151.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LeBron James finally won in Phoenix, with the latest in a string of fabulous performances for the East's front-running Cleveland Cavaliers.James had his third straight triple-double - 34 points, 13 assists, 10 rebounds - and the Cavaliers pulled away over]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron stays hot; Suns stay cold]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/lebron-stays-hot-suns-stay-cold.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LeBron James got his third consecutive triple-double and a long-sought first win in Phoenix.James had 34 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds, and the Cleveland Cavaliers won a road game against the Suns for the first time in a decade, 119-111 on Thursday n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-03-13]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1143.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:40:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Once again, Phoenix's offense was fine. The 111 points the Suns tallied was the most Cleveland has given up all season. The Suns had 93 points after three quarters -- three more than Cleveland surrenders in an entire game (an NBA-best 90.4 points a game]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star-crossed Suns sinking out of sight in West]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/star-crossed-suns-sinking-out-of-sight-in-west.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No matter how much new coach Alvin Gentry has revved up the Phoenix offense, the Suns can't keep up with the competition in the West.A five-game losing streak has Phoenix five games behind eighth-place Dallas, entering Wednesday night's play, for the fina]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers-Suns Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/cavaliers-suns-preview.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Cleveland Cavaliers are eyeing the NBA's best record and home-court advantage throughout the playoffs.The Phoenix Suns are quickly losing sight of their postseason chances.The Cavaliers look to continue their dominance over the Western Conference on T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1137.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Louis Amundson, Forward Jared Dudley, Guard Goran Dragic. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1138.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This was where the Suns had to draw the line in the sand. The Mavericks were beginning the same kind of tough, four-game road trip the Suns had just returned from 0-4 with confidence shaken and back to the ball. Dallas was missing Josh Howard, Jason Terry]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1139.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Dallas had lost nine straight games on the road against Western Conference opponents before beating the Suns Tuesday. --Suns center Shaquille O'Neal scored 21 points on Tuesday, giving him 27,322 for his career and moving him past Elvin Hayes (27,313) f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stern must relax fight rule to avoid future ruin]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/stern-must-relax-fight-rule-to-avoid-future-ruin.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sometimes that's all a guy who leaves the bench during a fight needs. It's time for David Stern to fix a broken rule, Ian O'Connor says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks 122, Suns 117 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/mavericks-122-suns-117-1141.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dirk Nowitzki made one twisting, one-legged jumper after another, and with each basket, the Phoenix Suns' playoff hopes faded.Nowitzki scored 23 of his 34 points in the second half and the Dallas Mavericks beat Phoenix 122-117 on Tuesday night to widen th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavs widen playoff lead over Suns  2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/mavs-widen-playoff-lead-over-suns--1142.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dirk Nowitzki scored 23 of his 34 points in the second half and the Dallas Mavericks beat Phoenix 122-117 on Tuesday night to widen their lead over the Suns for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.The Suns lost their season-worst fifth in a r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1127.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Louis Amundson, Forward Jared Dudley, Guard Goran Dragic. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1128.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This was where the Suns had to draw the line in the sand. The Mavericks were beginning the same kind of tough, four-game road trip the Suns had just returned from 0-4 with confidence shaken and back to the ball. Dallas was missing Josh Howard, Jason Terry]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1129.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Dallas had lost nine straight games on the road against Western Conference opponents before beating the Suns Tuesday. --Suns center Shaquille O'Neal scored 21 points on Tuesday, giving him 27,322 for his career and moving him past Elvin Hayes (27,313) f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks 122, Suns 117]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/mavericks-122-suns-117.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that Dallas has pulled away from the Phoenix Suns in the race for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference, the Mavericks are setting their sights higher.Dallas, behind a 34-point performance from Dirk Nowitzki, beat Phoenix 122-117 on Tuesday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks 122, Suns 117 2009-03-11]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/mavericks-122-suns-117-1131.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dirk Nowitzki made one twisting, one-legged jumper after another, and with each basket, the Phoenix Suns' playoff hopes faded.Nowitzki scored 23 of his 34 points in the second half and the Dallas Mavericks beat Phoenix 122-117 on Tuesday night to widen th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavs widen playoff lead over Suns ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/mavs-widen-playoff-lead-over-suns-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dirk Nowitzki scored 23 of his 34 points in the second half and the Dallas Mavericks beat Phoenix 122-117 on Tuesday night to widen their lead over the Suns for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.The Suns lost their season-worst fifth in a r]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising to the challenge ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/rising-to-the-challenge-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kurt Thomas was one of the last players to walk out of the Spurs' locker room after Sunday afternoon's victory over Phoenix. The fact that he was actually able to walk - instead of limp or hobble - was a pleasant surprise.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big game, smaller stakes It's a battle of former West powerhouses ... fighting for No. 8 seed ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/big-game-smaller-stakes-it-s-a-battle-of-former-west-powerhouses-fighting-for-no-8-seed-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Every day brings another reminder of how something we once cherished has lost value.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1119.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Louis Amundson, forward Stromile Swift, forward Jared Dudl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1120.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last Sunday, the Suns beat the Lakers at home, moved to within a game of a playoff spot, and hit the road for four games with as much momentum as they have been able to muster all season. Seven days later, after ending a death-march, four-game road trip i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1121.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--For the second straight game, the opposing point guard put up 30 points against the Suns. Friday, it was Aaron Brooks, and Sunday it was Tony Parker, who overcame a slow start against defender Grant Hill to score 12 of his 30 points in the fourth quarte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parker percolates ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/parker-percolates-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Physically, Mike D'Antoni was nowhere near the AT&T Center on Sunday afternoon. He was 1,800 miles away in New Jersey, preparing his New York Knicks for a game against the Nets that would have no bearing on the Western Conference playoff race.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks-Suns Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/mavericks-suns-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A tough week has hurt the Phoenix Suns' chances of catching the Dallas Mavericks for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. Perhaps Josh Howard's absence will give them a boost.In danger of losing five straight for the first time in over four years, th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Neal looking like his old self ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/o-neal-looking-like-his-old-self-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been a busy 10 days for Phoenix center Shaquille O'Neal.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors report  2009-03-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/raptors-report--1125.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[WEDNESDAY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs extend Suns' losing streak to 4 2009-03-09]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/spurs-extend-suns-losing-streak-to-4-1126.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tony Parker scored 12 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and the San Antonio Spurs sent the sliding Phoenix Suns home winless on their four-game road swing with a 103-98 victory Sunday.Parker punctuated his fourth 30-point game in his last seven outin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-03-09]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1111.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last Sunday, the Suns beat the Lakers at home, moved to within a game of a playoff spot, and hit the road for four games with as much momentum as they have been able to muster all season. Seven days later, after ending a death-march, four-game road trip i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-03-09]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1112.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--For the second straight game, the opposing point guard put up 30 points against the Suns. Friday, it was Aaron Brooks, and Sunday it was Tony Parker, who overcame a slow start against defender Grant Hill to score 12 of his 30 points in the fourth quarte]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-03-09]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1113.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Louis Amundson, forward Stromile Swift, forward Jared Dudl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs 103, Suns 98]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/spurs-103-suns-98.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tony Parker had another big game and the Phoenix Suns had another loss. How long those trends keep up may decide where each winds up come playoff time.Putting away the Suns with 12 points in the fourth quarter, Parker notched his fourth 30-point performan]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs extend Suns' losing streak to 4]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/spurs-extend-suns-losing-streak-to-4.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tony Parker scored 12 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and the San Antonio Spurs sent the sliding Phoenix Suns home winless on their four-game road swing with a 103-98 victory Sunday.Parker punctuated his fourth 30-point game in his last seven outin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz ranked 11th-most successful professional sports franchise ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/jazz-ranked-11th-most-successful-professional-sports-franchise-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thirty-five years ago today, the Jazz officially became an NBA franchise. Flash forward and ? according to rankings this week from bizjournals.com, the Web site for American Cities Business Journals ? they're the 11th-most successful team at winning and m]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Spurs Preview 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-spurs-preview-1117.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The San Antonio Spurs have eliminated the Phoenix Suns in three of the past four postseasons, and as the NBA enters the final stretch of the 2008-09 regular season, the Spurs are again one of the favorites in the Western Conference.The Suns, however, migh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooks prevails in duel with Nash 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/brooks-prevails-in-duel-with-nash-1118.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 04:15:05 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Forget Yao Ming vs. Shaquille O'Neal. Aaron Brooks and Steve Nash put on the real show in Houston on Friday night.Brooks scored a career-high 30 points and drove past O'Neal for the winning basket in the Rockets' 116-112 win over the Phoenix Suns. Nash sh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Spurs Preview 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-spurs-preview-1104.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The San Antonio Spurs have eliminated the Phoenix Suns in three of the past four postseasons, and as the NBA enters the final stretch of the 2008-09 regular season, the Spurs are again one of the favorites in the Western Conference.The Suns, however, migh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1105.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Louis Amundson, Forward Stromile Swift, Center Robin Lopez]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1106.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Once again, there is nothing wrong with the Suns' offense. Houston coach Rick Adelman watched in disbelief as Phoenix knocked down 12 three-pointers and put up 112 points without much trouble. But defense? That's another story. The Suns couldn't get the s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1107.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Another loss and another career high by an opposing perimeter player. The total this season is now approaching a dozen. Two nights after both Michael Beasley (28 points) and Dequan Cook (27) had their career highs for Miami, Aaron Brooks scored a career]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooks prevails in duel with Nash 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/brooks-prevails-in-duel-with-nash-1108.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Forget Yao Ming vs. Shaquille O'Neal. Aaron Brooks and Steve Nash put on the real show in Houston on Friday night.Brooks scored a career-high 30 points and drove past O'Neal for the winning basket in the Rockets' 116-112 win over the Phoenix Suns. Nash sh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors report  2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/raptors-report--1109.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TOMORROW]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz at 35 &raquo 2009-03-06]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/jazz-at-35-raquo-1110.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[April 14, 2004 ? Despite all their efforts, theUtahJazz missed the playoffs by one game, finishing behind Denver. The Jazz finish also ended a streak of 20 consecutive seasons in the playoffs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1096.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Louis Amundson, Forward Stromile Swift, Center Robin Lopez]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1097.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Once again, there is nothing wrong with the Suns' offense. Houston coach Rick Adelman watched in disbelief as Phoenix knocked down 12 three-pointers and put up 112 points without much trouble. But defense? That's another story. The Suns couldn't get the s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-03-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1098.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Another loss and another career high by an opposing perimeter player. The total this season is now approaching a dozen. Two nights after both Michael Beasley (28 points) and Dequan Cook (27) had their career highs for Miami, Aaron Brooks scored a career]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooks prevails in duel with Nash]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/brooks-prevails-in-duel-with-nash.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Forget Yao Ming vs. Shaquille O'Neal. Aaron Brooks and Steve Nash put on the real show in Houston on Friday night.Brooks scored a career-high 30 points and drove past O'Neal for the winning basket in the Rockets' 116-112 win over the Phoenix Suns. Nash sh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[nba playoff picture With the Rockets among nine teams vying for seeding in the Western Conference, each remaining game takes on ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-playoff-picture-with-the-rockets-among-nine-teams-vying-for-seeding-in-the-western-conference-each-remaining-game-takes-on-added-importance-the-race-is-on-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Inside]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaq to Van Gundy: 'Don't play with me']]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/shaq-to-van-gundy-don-t-play-with-me-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal is still seething about Stan Van Gundy criticizing him for allegedly flopping, even after the Orlando coach apologized.The so-called Flop-Flap started Tuesday night, when Shaq and the Phoenix Suns played the Magic in Orlando. Dwight Howar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz at 35 &raquo 2009-03-06]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/jazz-at-35-raquo-1102.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[April 14, 2004 ? Despite all their efforts, theUtahJazz missed the playoffs by one game, finishing behind Denver. The Jazz finish also ended a streak of 20 consecutive seasons in the playoffs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROCKETS SUMMARY ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/rockets-summary-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TODAY: PHOENIX Suns at Rockets]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Rockets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-rockets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While Shaquille O'Neal has been engaged in a war of words with a former coach, one Western Conference center is siding with the Phoenix big man.Usually looking to slow down the future Hall of Famer, Yao Ming offered O'Neal his support following Houston's ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Gundy shrugs off barbs, calls Shaq 'sensitive']]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/van-gundy-shrugs-off-barbs-calls-shaq-sensitive-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stan Van Gundy walked into the Orlando Magic locker room Thursday morning, and before he could even prepare for practice, his players had a message."You better leave Shaq alone," forward Rashard Lewis told him.And with that, the Flop-Flap continued.A day ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Gundy on Shaq: I 'hurt his feelings']]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/van-gundy-on-shaq-i-hurt-his-feelings-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stan Van Gundy walked into the Orlando Magic locker room Thursday morning, and before he could even prepare for practice, his players had a message."You better leave Shaq alone," forward Rashard Lewis told him.And with that, the Flop-Flap continued.A day ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pistons rock Nuggets, spoil Billups' return ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/pistons-rock-nuggets-spoil-billups-return-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Pistons rock Nuggets, spoil Billups' returnBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - Chauncey Billups received the love, but the Detroit Pistons spoiled his emotional homecoming. ?? Tayshaun Prince scored 23 points, Richard ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1092.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even after getting swept by Miami and losing Wednesday, the Suns have a better overall record than the Heat. But while Miami has its sights set on home court in the first round of the playoffs in the Eastern Conference, the Suns are watching their chances]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1093.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F/C Stromile Swift, who signed a one-year contract for the pro-rated minimum on Wednesday, spent his first game as a Sun watching from the bench as coach Alvin Gentry employed only eight players for the first time since taking over the job. --The Suns s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1094.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Louis Amundson, forward Jared Dudley. PLAYER NOTES: --C Sh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade, Heat outgun Shaq, Suns 2009-03-05]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/wade-heat-outgun-shaq-suns-1095.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal knocked Dwyane Wade to the ground, then stood over him for a few seconds, seeming almost unsure of what to do.Didn't matter. Wade was great once again - and his teammates picked him up when he needed the lift.Wade scored 35 points and tie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns sign Stromile Swift for rest of season]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-sign-stromile-swift-for-rest-of-season.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Forward Stromile Swift signed a free-agent contract with Phoenix on Wednesday for the remainder of the season, giving the Suns another big man to replace the injured Amare Stoudemire.Swift was in uniform Wednesday night when the Suns visited the Miami Hea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade, Heat outgun Shaq, Suns]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/wade-heat-outgun-shaq-suns.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal knocked Dwyane Wade to the ground, then stood over him for a few seconds, seeming almost unsure of what to do.Didn't matter. Wade was great once again - and his teammates picked him up when he needed the lift.Wade scored 35 points and tie]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Neal reacts strongly to Van Gundy flop comment]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/o-neal-reacts-strongly-to-van-gundy-flop-comment.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal flopped against Orlando center Dwight Howard. Now he's standing up to Magic coach Stan Van Gundy.Responding to Van Gundy's reaction about O'Neal's tactics against Howard on Tuesday night, the Phoenix center lashed out at his former coach ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Neal rips Van Gundy for flop comment]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/o-neal-rips-van-gundy-for-flop-comment.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal flopped against Orlando center Dwight Howard. Now he's standing up to Magic coach Stan Van Gundy.Responding to Van Gundy's reaction about O'Neal's tactics against Howard on Tuesday night, the Phoenix center lashed out at his former coach ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns sign Swift for rest of season]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-sign-swift-for-rest-of-season.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Forward Stromile Swift signed a free-agent contract with Phoenix on Wednesday for the remainder of the season, giving the Suns another big man to replace the injured Amare Stoudemire.Swift will be in uniform Wednesday night when the Suns visit the Miami H]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surging Shaq in Miami for 1st time since trade]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/surging-shaq-in-miami-for-1st-time-since-trade.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[His arrival in Miami was dramatic. So was his departure.Now Shaq is back, at least for one night.Shaquille O'Neal returns to Miami on Wednesday for the first time since being traded 13 months ago to the Phoenix Suns, a move that came after the Heat's rela]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-03-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1086.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This one hurts a little now, but it might hurt a lot about six weeks from now. Desperate to keep the momentum going that started with Phoenix's win over the Lakers and continued when eighth-place Dallas lost at Oklahoma City, the Suns played the Magic tou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-03-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1087.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--In beating the Lakers for the first time in five games, the Suns avoided a season sweep at the hands of Los Angeles for the first time since the 1999-00 season. It was the first time the Suns had beaten the Lakers since they acquired Pau Gasol. --The Su]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-03-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1071.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This one hurts a little now, but it might hurt a lot about six weeks from now. Desperate to keep the momentum going that started with Phoenix's win over the Lakers and continued when eighth-place Dallas lost at Oklahoma City, the Suns played the Magic tou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-03-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1072.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--In beating the Lakers for the first time in five games, the Suns avoided a season sweep at the hands of Los Angeles for the first time since the 1999-00 season. It was the first time the Suns had beaten the Lakers since they acquired Pau Gasol. --The Su]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-03-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1073.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Leandro Barbosa, Small forward Jason Richardson, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Matt Barnes, Forward Louis Amundson, Forward Jared Dudley, Guard Goran Dragic]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Heat Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-heat-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After failing to lead the Phoenix Suns to a win against one of his former teams his last time out, center Shaquille O'Neal is hoping to avoid a similar fate versus another.O'Neal returns to Miami for the first time since last season's trade, looking to he]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic 111, Suns 99]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/magic-111-suns-99.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwight Howard made Shaquille O'Neal run. He made him fall. Then he got the ultimate vindication: he made him flop.Howard had 21 points and eight rebounds in a bruising battle with O'Neal, and the Orlando Magic beat the Phoenix Suns 111-99 on Tuesday night]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steve Nash relishes being in playoff race ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/steve-nash-relishes-being-in-playoff-race-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Playing on a team battling for its playoff life is a strange experience for Phoenix Suns point guard Steve Nash.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA players protect bodies]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-players-protect-bodies.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Walk into any NBA locker room a couple of hours before tip off and you might be confused. It appears NBA stars are preparing to play football instead of draining 3-pointers or throwing down rim-rattling dunks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic top Suns as Howard, Shaq battle to draw]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/magic-top-suns-as-howard-shaq-battle-to-draw.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwight Howard had 21 points and eight rebounds in a bruising battle with Shaquille O'Neal, and the Orlando Magic beat the Phoenix Suns 111-99 on Tuesday night.Rashard Lewis had 29 points and Hedo Turkoglu scored 22 for the Magic, who overcame a season-hig]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns' Steve Nash to return against Magic]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-steve-nash-to-return-against-magic.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash has returned to the lineup against the Orlando Magic after missing the last three games with a sprained right ankle.Nash said before Tuesday night's game the ankle was still sore but a lot stronger than it had been.Phoenix is]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1064.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns have been on national television a lot this year and, for the most part, have been embarrassed by the overexposure. In their first 16 games on ABC, ESPN and TNT, the Suns were 4-12 and lost most of them decisively. So when ABC came calling again,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1065.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--In beating the Lakers for the first time since Jan. 17 of last year (four straight losses since), the Suns avoided a season sweep at the hands of Los Angeles for the first time since the 1999-2000 season.It was the first time the Suns had beaten the Lak]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-03-03]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1066.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Leandro Barbosa, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, Forward Jared Dudley, Guard Goran Dragic, Center Robin Lopez]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Magic Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-magic-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Once the center of the Magic Kingdom, Shaquille O'Neal returns to Orlando to face the player many consider the NBA's best center: Dwight Howard.O'Neal, though, is not ready to pass the torch to the Magic big man. Especially with how the Phoenix center has]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers headed in right direction]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/trail-blazers-headed-in-right-direction.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Portland stood pat at the trade deadline with good reason. Randy Hill says a young nucleus has the Blazers on the right path.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 118, Lakers 111 2009-03-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-118-lakers-111-1069.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant were dominant forces on the same court where they were All-Star Game co-MVPs three weeks ago.Give this one to Shaq and the Suns.O'Neal scored 33 points and Phoenix overcame Bryant's 49-point performance to beat the Los Ang]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors report ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/raptors-report-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TOMORROW]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 118, Lakers 111]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-118-lakers-111.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal is punishing interior defenders again. Whether he can lead the Phoenix Suns into the playoffs, though, remains anybody's guess.O'Neal followed a 45-point performance against Toronto by scoring 33 against former teammate Kobe Bryant and th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-03-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1056.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Leandro Barbosa, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, Forward Jared Dudley, Guard Goran Dragic, Center Robin Lopez]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-03-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1057.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns have been on national television a lot this year and, for the most part, have been embarrassed by the overexposure. In their first 16 games on ABC, ESPN and TNT, the Suns were 4-12 and lost most of them decisively. So when ABC came calling again,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-03-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1058.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--In beating the Lakers for the first time since Jan. 17 of last year (four straight losses since), the Suns avoided a season sweep at the hands of Los Angeles for the first time since the 1999-2000 season.It was the first time the Suns had beaten the Lak]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 118, Lakers 111 2009-03-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-118-lakers-111-1059.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant were dominant forces on the same court where they were All-Star Game co-MVPs three weeks ago.Give this one to Shaq and the Suns.O'Neal scored 33 points and Phoenix overcame Bryant's 49-point performance to beat the Los Ang]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaq's 33 sends Suns past Kobe's Lakers]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/shaq-s-33-sends-suns-past-kobe-s-lakers.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal scored 33 points and the Phoenix Suns overcame a 49-point performance by Kobe Bryant to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 118-111 on Sunday.Matt Barnes added 26 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists as the Suns, without Steve Nash for the third]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marbury makes successful debut, Celtics edge Pacers ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/marbury-makes-successful-debut-celtics-edge-pacers-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Marbury makes successful debut, Celtics edge PacersBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - Newly-acquired Stephon Marbury went back to work and it worked out well. ?? Sharpshooting Ray Allen scored 30 points, and Marbury h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harris outduels Paul, but Hornets' star silences Nets]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/harris-outduels-paul-but-hornets-star-silences-nets.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Devin Harris outplayed Chris Paul in the Nets' loss to the Hornets on Sunday, except when it counted, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers-Suns Preview 2009-02-28]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/lakers-suns-preview-1063.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:15:18 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal's best days were supposedly behind him. Apparently that's not the case.After recording his first 40-plus point game since his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, O'Neal faces his former team for the second time in four days Sunday afternoon]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1047.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns have lost five games to teams with losing records this season. If they had beaten the likes of Minnesota, Chicago, Charlotte, Indiana and the New York Knicks, they would be fighting for home court in the first round instead of pushing to make the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1048.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns won their 10th consecutive game against Toronto, tying their longest active win streak against one opponent (Memphis). It also extends the Raptors' longest active losing streak against one opponent. The Suns' 10-straight wins are a series best,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-03-01]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1049.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Leandro Barbosa, Shooting guard Matt Barnes, Small forward Jason Richardson, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, Guard Alando Tucker, Guard Goran Dragic, Forward Jared Dudle]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers-Suns Preview 2009-02-28]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/lakers-suns-preview-1050.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal's best days were supposedly behind him. Apparently that's not the case.After recording his first 40-plus point game since his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, O'Neal faces his former team for the second time in four days Sunday afternoon]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaq unstoppable in rout of Raptors]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/shaq-unstoppable-in-rout-of-raptors.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are times when the Basketball world maybe forgets about Shaquille O'Neal.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 133, Raptors 113 2009-02-28]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-133-raptors-113-1052.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal feasted on the Toronto Raptors in a dominating performance that harkened to his best days alongside Kobe in Los Angeles.A week shy of his 37th birthday, O'Neal scored 45 points Friday night - his biggest offensive performance in six years]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blast from the past: Shaq scores 45 2009-02-28]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/blast-from-the-past-shaq-scores-45-1053.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal scored 45 points in his biggest offensive performance in six years, powering the Phoenix Suns to a 133-113 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.A week shy of his 37th birthday, O'Neal made 20 of 25 shots in the 49th 40-point g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Competing for a championship can be painful]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/competing-for-a-championship-can-be-painful.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With so many contenders plagued by injuries, Randy Hill breaks down the body parts that will determine how the season plays out.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 133, Raptors 113]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-133-raptors-113.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Toronto's Chris Bosh had an explanation for how Shaquille O'Neal scored 45 points: He cheated."He was just camping down in the lane," Bosh said Friday night, after O'Neal's biggest scoring night in six years led Phoenix to a 133-113 victory over the Rapto]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 133, Raptors 113 2009-02-28]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-133-raptors-113-1041.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal feasted on the Toronto Raptors in a dominating performance that harkened to his best days alongside Kobe in Los Angeles.A week shy of his 37th birthday, O'Neal scored 45 points Friday night - his biggest offensive performance in six years]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blast from the past: Shaq scores 45]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/blast-from-the-past-shaq-scores-45.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal scored 45 points in his biggest offensive performance in six years, powering the Phoenix Suns to a 133-113 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.A week shy of his 37th birthday, O'Neal made 20 of 25 shots in the 49th 40-point g]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1043.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Leandro Barbosa, Shooting guard Alando Tucker, Small forward Jason Richardson, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, forward Matt Barnes, Guard Goran Dragic, Forward Jared Dud]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1044.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns are now 2-4 this season and 6-17 in the 23 games Steve Nash has missed since returning to the team to begin the 2004-05 season. --The 106 points scored by the Suns were the fewest in six games under coach Alvin Gentry. The Suns averaged 128.4 p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1045.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When Alvin Gentry took over for Terry Porter 10 days ago as coach, he thought the Suns still had a fighting chance to make something out of a very disappointing season. Since then, Amare Stoudemire has been lost for the season, Steve Nash has gone down wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers romp over Nash-less Suns 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/lakers-romp-over-nash-less-suns-1046.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal got together for the first time since sharing MVP honors at the All-Star game. It was no contest, especially without Steve Nash.The Los Angeles Lakers scored 70 points in the first half and rolled past the Nash-less Phoeni]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1031.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Leandro Barbosa, Shooting guard Alando Tucker, Small forward Jason Richardson, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, forward Matt Barnes, Guard Goran Dragic, Forward Jared Dud]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1032.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns are now 2-4 this season and 6-17 in the 23 games Steve Nash has missed since returning to the team to begin the 2004-05 season. --The 106 points scored by the Suns were the fewest in six games under coach Alvin Gentry. The Suns averaged 128.4 p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-02-27]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1033.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When Alvin Gentry took over for Terry Porter 10 days ago as coach, he thought the Suns still had a fighting chance to make something out of a very disappointing season. Since then, Amare Stoudemire has been lost for the season, Steve Nash has gone down wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors-Suns Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/raptors-suns-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Under interim coach Alvin Gentry, the Phoenix Suns returned to their traditional up-tempo offense in hopes securing a playoff spot.Without Steve Nash in the lineup, however, they've struggled just to push the ball up the court.Nash hopes to avoid missing ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers 132, Suns 106]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/lakers-132-suns-106.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Without Steve Nash, nobody got the ball inside to Shaquille O'Neal, and that made the Phoenix Suns a pushover.The Los Angeles Lakers scored 70 points in the first half and rolled past the Nash-less Suns 132-106 Thursday night for their sixth consecutive v]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers romp over Nash-less Suns]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/lakers-romp-over-nash-less-suns.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal got together for the first time since sharing MVP honors at the All-Star game. It was no contest, especially without Steve Nash.The Los Angeles Lakers scored 70 points in the first half and rolled past the Nash-less Phoeni]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns' Nash misses game with ankle injury]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-nash-misses-game-with-ankle-injury.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Steve Nash missed Phoenix's game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night because of an injured right ankle.The All-Star guard hurt himself during the third quarter of Tuesday's victory over the Charlotte Bobcats. He is listed as day to day.Nash i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Under the Bleachers: Starbury to Boston? Genius!]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/under-the-bleachers-starbury-to-boston-genius-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Under the Bleachers, where the best NBA writers from Bleacher Report give their unique take on the latest action.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parker shines with 37 points, short-handed Spurs manhandle Mavs ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/parker-shines-with-37-points-short-handed-spurs-manhandle-mavs-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Parker shines with 37 points, short-handed Spurs manhandle MavsBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - With two of their brightest stars sidelined by injuries, San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker seized the opportunity to spark]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1024.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:20:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Leandro Barbosa, Small forward Jason Richardson, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, Forward Matt Barnes, Guard Goran Dragic, Forward Jared Dudley]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1025.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:20:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The loud ovations given Raja Bell and Boris Diaw in their return to Phoenix on Tuesday were as much for the style of play they epitomized as Suns as anything else. But the Suns are done playing run-and-gun, even with Bell and Diaw in Charlotte, Amare Stou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-02-26]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1026.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:20:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns are now 4-1 under Alvin Gentry, who matched the best five-game start ever by a new Phoenix coach (Scott Skiles, 1999-2000). --Phoenix is now 9-1 all-time against the Bobcats and a perfect 5-0 in Phoenix. Charlotte posted its first win over the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some new Knicks are worth keeping around]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/some-new-knicks-are-worth-keeping-around.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:36:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Knicks have revamped their roster since hiring Mike D'Antoni. Charley Rosen takes a close look at all the fresh faces.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Lakers Preview 2009-02-25]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-lakers-preview-1027.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:06:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Even when they're not playing at their exceedingly high standards, the Los Angeles Lakers keep finding ways to win.The Phoenix Suns are finding that an up-tempo style provides their best shot to post victories.Though Phoenix is Los Angeles' closest pursue]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marbury would surely derail Celts' repeat bid ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/marbury-would-surely-derail-celts-repeat-bid-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:27:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics might get Stephon Marbury cheap, but Ian O'Connor says they'll regret signing him just like everyone else has.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns spoil return of Bobcats Bell, Diaw 2009-02-25]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-spoil-return-of-bobcats-bell-diaw-1029.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:57:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Steve Nash scored 22 points despite leaving with an ankle injury and the Phoenix Suns beat the Charlotte Bobcats 112-102 Tuesday night, spoiling the return of Boris Diaw and Raja Bell to US Airways Center.This was the first time Diaw and Bell had returned]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-02-25]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1017.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The loud ovations given Raja Bell and Boris Diaw in their return to Phoenix on Tuesday were as much for the style of play they epitomized as Suns as anything else. But the Suns are done playing run-and-gun, even with Bell and Diaw in Charlotte, Amare Stou]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-02-25]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1018.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns are now 4-1 under Alvin Gentry, who matched the best five-game start ever by a new Phoenix coach (Scott Skiles, 1999-2000). --Phoenix is now 9-1 all-time against the Bobcats and a perfect 5-0 in Phoenix. Charlotte posted its first win over the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-02-25]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1019.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Leandro Barbosa, Small forward Jason Richardson, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, Forward Matt Barnes, Guard Goran Dragic, Forward Jared Dudley]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 112, Bobcats 102]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-112-bobcats-102.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All the focus was on the return to Phoenix of Raja Bell and Boris Diaw. Instead, Steve Nash, Shaquille O'Neal, Jason Richardson and their teammates spoiled the party.Nash scored 22 points before leaving with an ankle injury, O'Neal and Richardson each had]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns spoil return of Bobcats Bell, Diaw]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-spoil-return-of-bobcats-bell-diaw.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Steve Nash scored 22 points despite leaving with an ankle injury and the Phoenix Suns beat the Charlotte Bobcats 112-102 Tuesday night, spoiling the return of Boris Diaw and Raja Bell to US Airways Center.This was the first time Diaw and Bell had returned]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder will hunt for bargains]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/thunder-will-hunt-for-bargains.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Thunder didn't land Tyson Chandler, a much needed defensive enforcer, to anchor a shaky defense.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams the straw that stirs Utah's drink 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/williams-the-straw-that-stirs-utah-s-drink-1023.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:15:21 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer returned in the Jazz's rout of the Hawks. But it's guard Deron Williams Utah can't afford to lose, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1009.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:15:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the Suns had taken Rajon Rondo in the draft a few years back, he would have been backing up Steve Nash instead of haunting Phoenix. Rondo had 23 in a Celtics rout in Boston last month, and Sunday he was simply unstoppable with a career-high 32 points a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1010.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:15:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Celtics swept the season series against the Suns for the first time since 2000-01. --Another game, another career high for a Suns opposing guard. This time it was Rajon Rondo, who scored a career-high 32 points for Boston to join New Jersey's Devin ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-02-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1011.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:15:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Leandro Barbosa, Small forward Jason Richardson, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, forward Matt Barnes, guard Goran Dragic, forward Jared Dudley]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome back, like it or not Horry knows what Chandler is feeling after trade goes bad ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/welcome-back-like-it-or-not-horry-knows-what-chandler-is-feeling-after-trade-goes-bad-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:15:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the long list of life's awkward moments, this is worse than the cellphone that goes off in church - who knew people still used "Brick House" as a ring tone? - and on par with the spiteful e-mail inadvertently sent to the person you're complaining about]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bobcats-Suns Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/bobcats-suns-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:15:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phoenix posted a season-low point total in its last game against Charlotte. The Suns, though, could double that total Tuesday night after returning to their run-and-gun style.Phoenix looks to rebound from its first loss under coach Alvin Gentry when it ho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Williams the straw that stirs Utah's drink]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/williams-the-straw-that-stirs-utah-s-drink.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:15:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Carlos Boozer returned in the Jazz's rout of the Hawks. But it's guard Deron Williams Utah can't afford to lose, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A bad big toe, a big, big loss]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/a-bad-big-toe-a-big-big-loss.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:15:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Until the clock struck 2 on Thursday afternoon, perhaps you were like me, hoping the Thunder would rescind what they had rescinded one day earlier.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA REPORT  2009-02-23]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-report--1016.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:15:33 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[STANDINGS]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star-crossed stars ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/star-crossed-stars-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The news Friday that surgery to repair a partially detached retina may cost Suns power forward Amare Stoudemire the remainder of the season provided a reminder that nearly every team is one key injury away from the draft lottery.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics 128, Suns 108]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/celtics-128-suns-108.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rajon Rondo was off and running, and Kevin Garnett was hardly missed.Rondo scored a career-high 32 points to go with 10 assists on his 23rd birthday in Boston's 128-108 victory over the Suns on Sunday."As Rondo goes, this team goes," Celtics All-Star Paul]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rondo nets career high as Celtics rout Suns]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/rondo-nets-career-high-as-celtics-rout-suns.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rajon Rondo scored a career-high 32 points to go with 10 assists and the Boston Celtics didn't need Kevin Garnett to beat the Phoenix Suns 128-108 on Sunday.Ray Allen scored 31 and Paul Pierce 26 in Boston's first game since Garnett went down with a strai]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[King James fires in 55, Cavs bounce Bucks ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/king-james-fires-in-55-cavs-bounce-bucks-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA King James fires in 55, Cavs bounce BucksBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) -LeBron Jamesput on a shooting exhibition that even had his coach in awe. ?? James exploded for 55 points - one off his career-high - leading t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-02-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-1005.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns scored 140 points or more in three straight games, the first time that's happened in the NBA since Nov. 13-17, 1990, when the Portland Trailblazers turned the trick. Ironically, the starting point guard on that team was Terry Porter, who was fi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-02-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-1006.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Leandro Barbosa, Small forward Jason Richardson, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, forward Matt Barnes; guard Goran Dragic; forward Jared Dudley]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-02-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-1007.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Someone up there really has it in for the Suns. The team finally gets some traction under new coach Alvin Gentry. They scored 140 points in back-to-back games, return to their run-and-gun ways and shun the opportunity for some financial relief by hanging ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alston, O'Neal must deliver for new teams]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/alston-o-neal-must-deliver-for-new-teams.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The stars delivered in Orlando's rout of Miami on Sunday, but Charley Rosen wonders if their new teammates can do the same.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-02-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-995.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 04:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns scored 140 points or more in three straight games, the first time that's happened in the NBA since Nov. 13-17, 1990, when the Portland Trailblazers turned the trick. Ironically, the starting point guard on that team was Terry Porter, who was fi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-02-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-996.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 04:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Leandro Barbosa, Small forward Jason Richardson, Power forward Grant Hill, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, forward Matt Barnes; guard Goran Dragic; forward Jared Dudley]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-02-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-997.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 04:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Someone up there really has it in for the Suns. The team finally gets some traction under new coach Alvin Gentry. They scored 140 points in back-to-back games, return to their run-and-gun ways and shun the opportunity for some financial relief by hanging ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics-Suns Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/celtics-suns-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 04:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns had no problem adjusting to life without Amare Stoudemire. The Boston Celtics are about to find out how they'll react to playing without Kevin Garnett.Two teams missing their All-Star power forwards will square off Sunday afternoon in Pho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns score 140 for third straight game 2009-02-21]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-score-140-for-third-straight-game-999.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 04:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns didn't slow down without Amare Stoudemire. Quite the contrary.They inserted the fastest Phoenix player of all, Leandro Barbosa, into the starting lineup Friday night and the "Brazilian Blur" responded with a career-high 41 points to lead ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns star Stoudemire out after eye surgery 2009-02-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-star-stoudemire-out-after-eye-surgery-1000.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 04:15:17 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns say star forward Amare Stoudemire will be out about eight weeks after eye surgery.The surgery to repair a partially detached retina in Stoudemire's right eye was performed Friday morning. Suns general manager Steve Kerr says the long-term]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns score 140 for third straight game]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-score-140-for-third-straight-game.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns didn't slow down without Amare Stoudemire. Quite the contrary.They inserted the fastest Phoenix player of all, Leandro Barbosa, into the starting lineup Friday night and the "Brazilian Blur" responded with a career-high 41 points to lead ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eye injury may put Suns' Stoudemire out for season]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/eye-injury-may-put-suns-stoudemire-out-for-season.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amare Stoudemire could be finished for the season just days after the Phoenix Suns decided not to trade him.Stoudemire, a starter for the West in Sunday's All-Star Game, had eye surgery Friday and won't be able to resume physical activity for about eight ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns star Stoudemire out after eye surgery]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-star-stoudemire-out-after-eye-surgery.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns say star forward Amare Stoudemire will be out about eight weeks after eye surgery.The surgery to repair a partially detached retina in Stoudemire's right eye was performed Friday morning. Suns general manager Steve Kerr says the long-term]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ROUNDUP: Telfair's career night spoils O'Neal's debut ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/roundup-telfair-s-career-night-spoils-o-neal-s-debut-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA ROUNDUP: Telfair's career night spoils O'Neal's debutBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - Jermaine O'Neal's debut with the Miami Heat ended up in a bloody loss. ?? Sebastian Telfair poured in a career-high 30 points, Ry]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trade deadline expires without any big names moved ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/trade-deadline-expires-without-any-big-names-moved-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Trade deadline expires without any big names movedBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - The NBA trade deadline expired Thursday afternoon, and the tradewinds of superstars rumoured to be changing addresses turned out to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-02-20]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-991.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Clippers have lost 23 of their last 28 games, and everyone on the team taller than 6-foot-8 was sitting on the sidelines in street clothes. If any team has a "beat me" sign strapped to their backs, the Clips are it. Regardless, you have to be more tha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-02-20]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-992.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns completed a 4-0 season sweep of the Clippers. They have won seven of the last eight meetings and have won the series four of the last five years. --Despite having a ton of possessions in the game, the Suns committed a season-low seven turnovers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-02-20]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-993.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Louis Amundson, Forward Matt Barnes, Guard Goran Drag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Distinctive difference between Nelson, D'Antoni]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/distinctive-difference-between-nelson-d-antoni.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Don Nelson and Mike D'Antoni are the same, right? Both love offense and hate defense. But, Charley Rosen can split the peas in a pod.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-02-20]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-979.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Clippers have lost 23 of their last 28 games, and everyone on the team taller than 6-foot-8 was sitting on the sidelines in street clothes. If any team has a "beat me" sign strapped to their backs, the Clips are it. Regardless, you have to be more tha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-02-20]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-980.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns completed a 4-0 season sweep of the Clippers. They have won seven of the last eight meetings and have won the series four of the last five years. --Despite having a ton of possessions in the game, the Suns committed a season-low seven turnovers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-02-20]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-981.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Louis Amundson, Forward Matt Barnes, Guard Goran Drag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder-Suns Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/thunder-suns-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns didn't make a major move before Thursday's trade deadline, but if their first two games after the All-Star break are any indication, a coaching change may have been all they needed.The Suns will try to continue their high-scoring start un]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[After all the rumors, Suns decide to stand pat]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/after-all-the-rumors-suns-decide-to-stand-pat.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[All those trade rumors swirling around the Phoenix Suns came to nothing.Shaquille O'Neal and Amare Stoudemire are staying in the desert, at least through the season. Thursday's trade deadline came and went with the Suns standing pat."I think we're excited]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns crush Clips again, score 142 2009-02-19]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-crush-clips-again-score-142-984.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amare Stoudemire had 42 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 15-for-20 from the field and leading the Phoenix Suns to a 142-119 rout of the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.Steve Nash had 21 points and 12 assists for the rejuvenated Suns, who played th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Clippers Preview 2009-02-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-clippers-preview-985.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Alvin Gentry wants the Phoenix Suns to return to their up-tempo style of play and they appear willing to oblige.After routing the Los Angeles Clippers in Gentry's debut as interim coach, the Suns look to sweep the season series in the conclusion of a home]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 142, Clippers 119]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-142-clippers-119.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that they have run the undermanned Los Angeles Clippers off the floor in their first two games with interim coach Alvin Gentry in charge, the Phoenix Suns can't wait to try out their return to up-tempo basketball against some stiffer competition.Amare]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns crush Clips again, score 142]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-crush-clips-again-score-142.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amare Stoudemire had 42 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 15-for-20 from the field and leading the Phoenix Suns to a 142-119 rout of the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.Steve Nash had 21 points and 12 assists for the rejuvenated Suns, who played th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Clippers Preview 2009-02-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-clippers-preview-973.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Alvin Gentry wants the Phoenix Suns to return to their up-tempo style of play and they appear willing to oblige.After routing the Los Angeles Clippers in Gentry's debut as interim coach, the Suns look to sweep the season series in the conclusion of a home]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Under the Bleachers: Knocking the Knicks]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/under-the-bleachers-knocking-the-knicks.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Don't let last night's thrilling win fool you, the Knicks are still losers. See what else the fans are saying Under the Bleachers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marion born to run]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/marion-born-to-run.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shawn Marion's game doesn't exactly lend itself to a plodding, pedestrian halfcourt style.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks making real progress under D'Antoni]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/knicks-making-real-progress-under-d-antoni.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike D'Antoni is making the Knicks much better, and George Willis says developments in Phoenix raise his stock even more.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-02-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-977.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that's more like it. With all due respect to the driving habits of Jason Richardson, the Suns looked like they were driving 90 in a 35 mph zone Tuesday as interim coach Alvin Gentry brought back the wide-open offense and Phoenix responded with 140 poi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-02-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-978.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns are 3-0 against the Clippers this season and will try to sweep the season series Wednesday in Los Angeles. They have won six of the past seven meetings and have won the series in four of the last five years. --Alvin Gentry became the eighth Sun]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-02-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-962.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now that's more like it. With all due respect to the driving habits of Jason Richardson, the Suns looked like they were driving 90 in a 35 mph zone Tuesday as interim coach Alvin Gentry brought back the wide-open offense and Phoenix responded with 140 poi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-02-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-963.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns are 3-0 against the Clippers this season and will try to sweep the season series Wednesday in Los Angeles. They have won six of the past seven meetings and have won the series in four of the last five years. --Alvin Gentry became the eighth Sun]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-02-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-964.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Leandro Barbosa, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, forward Matt Barnes, guard Goran Dragic, forward Jared Dudley]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 140, Clippers 100]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-140-clippers-100.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns' 140-100 rout of the Los Angeles Clippers seemed like the good old days to Amare Stoudemire.Maybe the Suns can turn things around under interim coach Alvin Gentry, who made his debut Tuesday night one day after replacing Terry Porter."It ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Clippers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-clippers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Alvin Gentry wants the Phoenix Suns to return to their up-tempo style of play and they appear willing to oblige.After routing the Los Angeles Clippers in Gentry's debut as interim coach, the Suns look to sweep the season series in the conclusion of a home]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 140, Clippers 100 2009-02-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-140-clippers-100-967.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns looked like a different team in interim coach Alvin Gentry's debut.Gentry tried to put the 140-100 rout of the hapless Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night in perspective."I like our effort and I like what we did," Gentry said. "We're no]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns race past Clippers in Gentry's debut]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-race-past-clippers-in-gentry-s-debut.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Leandro Barbosa scored 24 points and Amare Stoudemire added 23 to help Phoenix rout the Los Angeles Clippers 140-100 in Alvin Gentry's debut as the Suns interim coach on Tuesday night.One day after Gentry replaced Terry Porter, who was fired after a 28-23]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaq's shoe makes a big impression on Obama]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/shaq-s-shoe-makes-a-big-impression-on-obama.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What's the ideal gift for a basketball-obsessed president? Try a size 23 sneaker personally autographed by Shaquille O'Neal.The Phoenix Suns center couldn't be around himself when President Barack Obama arrived at Sky Harbor International Airport Tuesday ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A chance to join the legends]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/a-chance-to-join-the-legends.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When discussing the best Basketball player of all time, All-Star Game MVP awards aren't criteria in the debate.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-953.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Leandro Barbosa, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, Forward Matt Barnes, Guard Goran Dragic, Forward Jared ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-954.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As they walked off the court 109-92 losers in Cleveland Wednesday, the Suns knew the team that will reconvene Tuesday against the Clippers could be very different.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-02-17]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-955.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Jason Richardson was suspended for Tuesday's game after he was arrested Sunday night for excessive speeding, reckless driving and failure to use a child seat. Police said Richardson was going 90 mph in a 35 mph zone and did not have his 3-year-old son]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[West race could take its toll After Lakers, Spurs, other contenders can't afford many slip-ups ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/west-race-could-take-its-toll-after-lakers-spurs-other-contenders-can-t-afford-many-slip-ups-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX - Chris Paul doesn't see numbers when he looks at New Orleans' place in the Western Conference standings. He sees a glass that is half full.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lake show rerun ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/lake-show-rerun-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX - NBA All-Star Weekend, which often seemed overshadowed by the disarray of the host city's team, ended Sunday with a game that lacked most of the showmanship Basketball fans have come to expect from this annual star-studded game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns' Richardson suspended for a game after arrest]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-richardson-suspended-for-a-game-after-arrest.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns have suspended Jason Richardson for one game without pay as the result of his arrest on allegations he was driving 55 mph above the limit with his unrestrained 3-year-old son in the car.In a brief statement late Monday afternoon, the Suns]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns fire Porter, plan to re-ignite offense]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-fire-porter-plan-to-re-ignite-offense.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Terry Porter is out as coach of the Phoenix Suns. The failed effort to tame the Suns' offense went out the door with him.The sputtering Suns fired Porter just four months into his first season as Phoenix coach and replaced him with assistant coach Alvin G]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers-Suns Preview 2009-02-16]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/clippers-suns-preview-960.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The city of Phoenix spent the weekend celebrating the NBA's best players, as one of the city's own shared All-Star game MVP honors in the Western Conference's win.The situation isn't quite so positive for Phoenix's own crumbling team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porter confirms Suns firing; Gentry is promoted]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/porter-confirms-suns-firing-gentry-is-promoted.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Terry Porter is out as coach of the Phoenix Suns, just four months into his first season with the club.Porter told The Associated Press on Monday morning that Suns general manager Steve Kerr broke the news to him at a Sunday night meeting.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Source: Porter out as Suns' coach, Gentry in]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/source-porter-out-as-suns-coach-gentry-in.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Terry Porter didn't last a season as head coach of the Phoenix Suns. Following Mike D'Antoni was just too tough of an act to pull off.Porter will be fired and replaced by assistant Alvin Gentry, a person familiar with the decision said Sunday night.The pe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaq, Kobe brighten day for Suns fans]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/shaq-kobe-brighten-day-for-suns-fans.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaq and Kobe gave suffering Suns fans something to cheer about in leading the West All-Stars' win in Phoenix, Greg Boeck says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports: Suns to fire coach Porter, promote Gentry]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/reports-suns-to-fire-coach-porter-promote-gentry.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Terry Porter's stint with the Phoenix Suns is apparently over after less than a season. According to the Arizona Republic, he'll be fired by Monday and be replaced by assistant Alvin Gentry.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Beat ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-beat-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[BASELINE CUT]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porter's job with Suns hangs in balance over break]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/porter-s-job-with-suns-hangs-in-balance-over-break.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Terry Porter's job as Phoenix Suns coach is hanging in the balance over All-Star weekend."We haven't made a decision," Suns general manager Steve Kerr told The Associated Press Saturday night. "There are a lot of things we're working on this weekend."Kerr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors trade O'Neal and Moon to Heat ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/raptors-trade-o-neal-and-moon-to-heat-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Bryan Colangelo opted to make the best out of a bad decision.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers cruising along at All-Star break ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/lakers-cruising-along-at-all-star-break-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phoenix ? Derek Fisher likes where the Western Conference-leading Los Angeles Lakers have been, but he loves where they could be headed.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hard times ahead as suns stop shining ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/hard-times-ahead-as-suns-stop-shining-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The player transfer deadline in the NBA is looming next week.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat, Raptors swap All-Star forwards O'Neal and Marion ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/heat-raptors-swap-all-star-forwards-o-neal-and-marion-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Trade Heat, Raptors swap All-Star forwards O'Neal and MarionBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dap) - With the NBA trade deadline approaching next Thursday, the Miami Heat andTorontoRaptors tipped off what expects to be a bu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe, Shaq and Phil not thinking about past feud]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/kobe-shaq-and-phil-not-thinking-about-past-feud.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe, Shaq and Phil will reunite at Sunday's All-Star Game, but they aren't looking back at their days together in L.A., Greg Boeck says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-948.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns are now 2-3 in the five games Steve Nash has missed this season. --The Suns have now lost by double digits in 15 of their 23 losses this season, including back-to-back, 17-point defeats at the hands of Philadelphia and Cleveland. --Phoenix is n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[All-Star Game host Suns are dysfunctional bunch]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/all-star-game-host-suns-are-dysfunctional-bunch.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 04:15:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The host team of the NBA All-Star game is a dysfunctional bunch.The high-octane darlings of basketball not so long ago, the Phoenix Suns have degenerated in to an uninspired team awash in rumors of trades and the possible firing of its coach."I don't know]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz at 35 &raquo]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/jazz-at-35-raquo.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 04:15:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Selected in the first round of the 1995 NBA draft with the 28th pick out of Kansas, Texan Greg Ostertag seemingly was destined to be an end-of-the-bench role player as the Jazz searched for a starting center replacement for Mark Eaton, who had retired in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-936.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 04:15:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns are now 2-3 in the five games Steve Nash has missed this season. --The Suns have now lost by double digits in 15 of their 23 losses this season, including back-to-back, 17-point defeats at the hands of Philadelphia and Cleveland. --Phoenix is n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-937.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 04:15:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Leandro Barbosa, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, Forward Matt Barnes, Guard Goran Dragic, Forward Jared ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-938.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 04:15:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As they walked off the court 109-92 losers in Cleveland Wednesday, the Suns know the team that will reconvene next Tuesday against the Clippers after All-Star Weekend vacates US Airways Center could be very different.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which contenders should wheel and deal?]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/which-contenders-should-wheel-and-deal-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 04:15:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The right trade might bring a title to Boston ... or Orlando, San Antonio, L.A. or Cleveland. Randy Hill plays GM for the contenders.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA REPORT ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-report-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 04:15:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[standings]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday Review 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-941.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 04:15:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While watching Amare Stoudemire and the Suns lose to Cleveland, Andrew Ungvari couldn't help but imagine a trade in his nightly review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-928.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns are now 2-3 in the five games Steve Nash has missed this season. --The Suns have now lost by double digits in 15 of their 23 losses this season, including back-to-back, 17-point defeats at the hands of Philadelphia and Cleveland. --Phoenix is n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-929.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Leandro Barbosa, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, Forward Matt Barnes, Guard Goran Dragic, Forward Jared ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-02-13]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-930.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As they walked off the court 109-92 losers in Cleveland Wednesday, the Suns know the team that will reconvene next Tuesday against the Clippers after All-Star Weekend vacates US Airways Center could be very different.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday Review 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-931.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While watching Amare Stoudemire and the Suns lose to Cleveland, Andrew Ungvari couldn't help but imagine a trade in his nightly review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some sidekick: Williams takes star turn for Cavs 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/some-sidekick-williams-takes-star-turn-for-cavs-932.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mo Williams shined brighter than ever.In his first home game since being named an All-Star, Williams scored a career-high 44 points and LeBron James added 26 as the Cleveland Cavaliers reached the break by winning their 40th game, 109-92 over the Phoenix ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some sidekick: Williams takes star turn for Cavs 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/some-sidekick-williams-takes-star-turn-for-cavs-933.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In his first home game since being named an All-Star, Mo Williams scored a career-high 44 points and LeBron James added 26 as the Cleveland Cavaliers reached the break by winning their 40th game, 109-92 over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.The Cavs, w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavaliers 109, Suns 92]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/cavaliers-109-suns-92.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Before packing for Phoenix, Mo Williams padded his All-Star stats.Playing in his first home game since finally being made an All-Star after being skipped over twice, Williams scored a career-high 44 points and LeBron James added 26 as the Cleveland Cavali]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some sidekick: Williams takes star turn for Cavs]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/some-sidekick-williams-takes-star-turn-for-cavs.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mo Williams shined brighter than ever.In his first home game since being named an All-Star, Williams scored a career-high 44 points and LeBron James added 26 as the Cleveland Cavaliers reached the break by winning their 40th game, 109-92 over the Phoenix ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some sidekick: Williams takes star turn for Cavs 2009-02-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/some-sidekick-williams-takes-star-turn-for-cavs-921.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In his first home game since being named an All-Star, Mo Williams scored a career-high 44 points and LeBron James added 26 as the Cleveland Cavaliers reached the break by winning their 40th game, 109-92 over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.The Cavs, w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nash sits for Suns]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nash-sits-for-suns.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns point guard Steve Nash sat out Wednesday night's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers for some much-needed rest.Nash, who is averaging 13.8 points and 9.8 assists, left Monday night's game against Philadelphia in the third quarter and said hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who are Cavs' tradables, desirables? ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/who-are-cavs-tradables-desirables-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The trade season is now in full swing. With the deadline less than two weeks away, the rumors are everywhere and the Cavaliers - armed with some valuable trade assets - are in the middle of things.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hoping and searching for a big-time big man ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/hoping-and-searching-for-a-big-time-big-man-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's one thing to covet All-Star power forwards Amare Stoudemire and Chris Bosh. It's quite another to land them in a deal, as Golden State is discovering.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-02-11]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-925.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, forward Matt Barnes, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Guard Goran Drag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-02-11]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-926.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This one shouldn't have been a surprise. The inconsistent and aging Suns playing back-to-back nights on the road doesn't sound like a great formula. A 108-91 Philadelphia win was an expected likely result. But the Suns had actually done well in the second]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-02-11]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-927.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns had only two players reach double figures: Amare Stoudemire (19 points in 39 minutes) and Jason Richardson (16 points). --The Suns are 2-12 in the 14 games they have failed to reach 100 points. --Just when it appeared the Suns had their turnove]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-02-11]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-913.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, forward Matt Barnes, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Guard Goran Drag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-02-11]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-914.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This one shouldn't have been a surprise. The inconsistent and aging Suns playing back-to-back nights on the road doesn't sound like a great formula. A 108-91 Philadelphia win was an expected likely result. But the Suns had actually done well in the second]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-02-11]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-915.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns had only two players reach double figures: Amare Stoudemire (19 points in 39 minutes) and Jason Richardson (16 points). --The Suns are 2-12 in the 14 games they have failed to reach 100 points. --Just when it appeared the Suns had their turnove]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Cavaliers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-cavaliers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite one of his highest scoring games of the season, LeBron James was left frustrated after his latest effort.Frustration has been a familiar feeling at the end of his games against the Phoenix Suns.James and the Cleveland Cavaliers look to bounce back]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rookie helps Sixers win third straight 2009-02-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/rookie-helps-sixers-win-third-straight-917.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thaddeus Young scored 25 points and Marreese Speights had a career-high 24 points to lift the Philadelphia 76ers to their third straight win, 108-91 over the Phoenix Suns on Monday night.Andre Iguodala scored 22 points and Samuel Dalembert grabbed 11 rebo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nash directs Suns to win over Pistons 2009-02-09]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nash-directs-suns-to-win-over-pistons-918.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns might decide standing pat is an attractive option at the trade deadline.Steve Nash scored 15 and had a season-high 21 assists, directing a balanced offense for Phoenix in a 107-97 win over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night.Amare Stoudem]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-02-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-907.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, forward Matt Barnes, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Guard Goran Drag]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-02-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-908.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This one shouldn't have been a surprise. The inconsistent and aging Suns playing back-to-back nights on the road doesn't sound like a great formula. A 108-91 Philadelphia win was an expected likely result. But the Suns had actually done well in the second]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-02-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-909.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns had only two players reach double figures: Amare Stoudemire (19 points in 39 minutes) and Jason Richardson (16 points). --The Suns are 2-12 in the 14 games they have failed to reach 100 points. --Just when it appeared the Suns had their turnove]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[76ers 108, Suns 91]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/76ers-108-suns-91.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Marreese Speights planned to play in blowouts. Win in a rout or get crushed, and Philadelphia's first-round pick would take the court.Boy, has Speights blown away the 76ers' preseason expectations. Now when they trounce a team, Speights is the one leading]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rookie helps Sixers win third straight]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/rookie-helps-sixers-win-third-straight.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thaddeus Young scored 25 points and Marreese Speights had a career-high 24 points to lift the Philadelphia 76ers to their third straight win, 108-91 over the Phoenix Suns on Monday night.Andre Iguodala scored 22 points and Samuel Dalembert grabbed 11 rebo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nash directs Suns to win over Pistons 2009-02-09]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nash-directs-suns-to-win-over-pistons-912.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:15:13 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns might decide standing pat is an attractive option at the trade deadline.Steve Nash scored 15 and had a season-high 21 assists, directing a balanced offense for Phoenix in a 107-97 win over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night.Amare Stoudem]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-76ers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-76ers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Philadelphia 76ers might be a better team without Elton Brand.For the time being, the Phoenix Suns won't have to worry about getting by without one of their top players.On Monday night, the 76ers look for a third straight win since losing the former A]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 107, Pistons 97]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-107-pistons-97.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Steve Nash rekindled memories of his NBA MVP seasons and showed the Phoenix Suns that standing pat might be the way to go at the trade deadline.Nash scored 15 and had a season-high 21 assists, directing a balanced offense for Phoenix in a 107-97 win over ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nash directs Suns to win over Pistons]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nash-directs-suns-to-win-over-pistons.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns might decide standing pat is an attractive option at the trade deadline.Steve Nash scored 15 and had a season-high 21 assists, directing a balanced offense for Phoenix in a 107-97 win over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night.Amare Stoudem]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biedrins out until after All-Star break ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/biedrins-out-until-after-all-star-break-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Warriors were not exactly big, even withAndris Biedrins playing center. They will become even smaller this week, as Biedrins recovers from the right ankle he sprained in Friday night's loss to Phoenix.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watson's playing time down ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/watson-s-playing-time-down-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX There was a time when you could make a case that point guard C.J. Watson was the Warriors' most consistent player.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[9 good teams, 8 open spots ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/9-good-teams-8-open-spots-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It all boils down to this in the Western Conference of the NBA: There are nine quality teams. There are eight playoff spots.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics get second wind, blow past Knicks ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/celtics-get-second-wind-blow-past-knicks-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Celtics get second wind, blow past KnicksBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - Emotionally drained and physically fatigued, the Boston Celtics got their second wind and blew past their opponents. ?? Paul Pierce scored 26]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-02-08]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-906.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, forward Matt Barnes; guard Leandro Barbosa. PLAYER NOTES:  -]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-02-08]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-891.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, forward Matt Barnes; guard Leandro Barbosa. PLAYER NOTES:  -]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-02-08]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-892.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns, who have lost four straight games to Golden State in Oakland, now have a seven game winning streak over the Warriors in Phoenix. The Warriors haven't won in Arizona since March 18, 2005. --The Suns had 72 points in the paint, the most by any N]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-02-08]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-893.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For one night, the Suns were smiling. Amare Stoudemire was on the boards. Jason Richardson's jumper was falling. Steve Nash was strong in the clutch. And Grant Hill was everywhere. Hopefully, plenty of pictures were taken. Because with the trade rumors sw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Pistons Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-pistons-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns and Detroit Pistons enter Sunday's game against each other with identical records while searching for ways to end their inconsistencies.A win Sunday at the Palace at Auburn Hills could help the Suns (27-21) or the Pistons (27-21) get back]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stoudemire  thinks Suns are looking to trade him]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/stoudemire-thinks-suns-are-looking-to-trade-him.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amare Stoudemire thinks he's a goner.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors' Biedrins hurt in loss to Phoenix ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/warriors-biedrins-hurt-in-loss-to-phoenix-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A road loss to the Suns was secondary Friday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another starter goes down - Biedrins ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/another-starter-goes-down-biedrins-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Another Warriors defeat on the road was secondary Friday night. Of greater concern is the health of starting center Andris Biedrins, who is out indefinitely after spraining his right ankle in a 115-105 loss to the Suns.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns bounce back to beat Warriors at home 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-bounce-back-to-beat-warriors-at-home-898.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Grant Hill scored a season-high 27 points and the Phoenix Suns pulled away in the final 3 1/2 minutes Friday night to beat the Golden State Warriors 115-105.Jason Richardson scored 17 of his 25 points in the second half as the Suns defeated the Warriors t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-883.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For one night, the Suns were smiling. Amare Stoudemire was on the boards. Jason Richardson's jumper was falling. Steve Nash was strong in the clutch. And Grant Hill was everywhere. Hopefully, plenty of pictures were taken. Because with the trade rumors sw]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-884.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns, who have lost four straight games to Golden State in Oakland, now have a seven game winning streak over the Warriors in Phoenix. The Warriors haven't won in Arizona since March 18, 2005. --The Suns had 72 points in the paint, the most by any N]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-02-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-885.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, forward Matt Barnes; guard Leandro Barbosa. PLAYER NOTES:  -]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 115, Warriors 105]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-115-warriors-105.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns were in a funk and awash in trade rumors. A victory over Golden State made them feel a little better, at least for now.Grant Hill scored a season-high 27 points and the Suns pulled away in the final 3 1/2 minutes Friday night to beat the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns bounce back to beat Warriors at home]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-bounce-back-to-beat-warriors-at-home.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Grant Hill scored a season-high 27 points and the Phoenix Suns pulled away in the final 3 1/2 minutes Friday night to beat the Golden State Warriors 115-105.Jason Richardson scored 17 of his 25 points in the second half as the Suns defeated the Warriors t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impact players may be available (GRAPHIC STORY) ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/impact-players-may-be-available-graphic-story-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA's trade deadline arrives in exactly two weeks. Is it any wonder a new trade rumor pops up daily?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Thursday Review 2009-02-06]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/court-awareness-thursday-review-889.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Elton Brand done, the Sixers look like they might be able to make a run, Matthew Petersen says in his Thursday review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[James plants 52 at the Garden, Cavs nip Knicks 107-102 ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/james-plants-52-at-the-garden-cavs-nip-knicks-107-102-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA James plants 52 at the Garden, Cavs nip Knicks 107-102By Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - "King James" added another chapter to his legacy. ?? LeBron Jameshad his 21st career triple double with a season-high 52 points,]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-02-06]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-875.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns hoped they had ironed out their problems. To be fair, they had their fingers crossed. After Phoenix followed their latest in a series of team/coaching/organizational/ownership meetings with a 48-point win over Sacramento Monday, it appeared they ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-02-06]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-876.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns lost two games in Oakland last year, and the Warriors averaged 124.5 points in the two wins. Wednesday, the Suns lost again in Oakland and the Warriors scored 124 points. Phoenix has now lost their last four trips to the Bay Area, and in three ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-02-06]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-877.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, Forward Matt Barnes, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Guard Alando Tuc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors go on the offensive vs. Suns ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/warriors-go-on-the-offensive-vs-suns-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OAKLAND There they were on the bench, guard Jamal Crawford's arm around the neck of swingman Corey Maggette as they conversed during a timeout.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors tired of reruns ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/warriors-tired-of-reruns-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OAKLAND It seems the season opener was an omen.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors-Suns Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/warriors-suns-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns suffered through one of their worst defensive games of the season against Stephen Jackson and the Golden State Warriors this week. They hope a return to the US Airways Center will help them put that performance behind them as they try to ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday Review 2009-02-05]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-881.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LeBron James might say the timing of his big game against the Knicks was a coincidence, but Andrew Ungvari isn't buying it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triple-double by Jackson leads runaway ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/triple-double-by-jackson-leads-runaway-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nothing like a wire-to-wire blowout to get past some in-house grousing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warriors 124, Suns 112]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/warriors-124-suns-112.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jason Richardson and Matt Barnes have seen the Golden State Warriors at their fleet-footed best plenty of times. Both were major contributors to some of the greatest moments in coach Don Nelson's second tenure with the club.That fluid ball movement and qu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns can't guard Jackson, Warriors]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-can-t-guard-jackson-warriors.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Stephen Jackson had 30 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for his first career triple-double, and the Golden State Warriors never trailed in a 124-112 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.Jamal Crawford scored 27 points, and Kelenna Azubuike h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recalling when everyone believed]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/recalling-when-everyone-believed.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was Super Bowl Sunday, about four hours before kickoff, and all was not well in the Cardinals' hometown. While the city's football team was about to air-it-out on the sport's grandest stage, its once-envied Basketball team was airing out grievances in ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-02-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-872.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[To say the Suns needed a win was an understatement. Their Groundhog Day win over the Kings needs to repeat itself over and over for the rest of the season if the Suns are to reestablish themselves as a playoff factor over the final three months.  Saturday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-02-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-873.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns have won six straight and 11 of the last 12 meetings with the Kings and six straight in Phoenix. --The last six wins over the Kings have come by a combined 143 points (an average of 23.6 points per game). --The 48-point win over the Kings was t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-02-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-874.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, Forward Matt Barnes; Guard Leandro Barbosa, Guard Alando Tuc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jawad let go, Trey Johnson to sign ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/jawad-let-go-trey-johnson-to-sign-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Cavaliers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-02-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-862.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[To say the Suns needed a win was an understatement. Their Groundhog Day win over the Kings needs to repeat itself over and over for the rest of the season if the Suns are to reestablish themselves as a playoff factor over the final three months.  Saturday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-02-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-863.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns have won six straight and 11 of the last 12 meetings with the Kings and six straight in Phoenix. --The last six wins over the Kings have come by a combined 143 points (an average of 23.6 points per game). --The 48-point win over the Kings was t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-02-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-864.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, Forward Matt Barnes; Guard Leandro Barbosa, Guard Alando Tuc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Warriors Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-warriors-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns struggled in the second half of January, but opened February by recording a season-high point total in the biggest blowout in the NBA this season. They'll try to build on that win by beating a team they know can keep up with them offensiv]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns take frustrations out on Kings 2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-take-frustrations-out-on-kings-866.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Team meetings over the weekend just might have been what the Phoenix Suns needed to wake them out of their lethargy.Jason Richardson scored 16 of his 24 points in the first quarter, Amare Stoudemire finished with 25 points and eight rebounds and the rejuv]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot Topics 2009-02-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/hot-topics-867.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pistons forward-center Antonio McDyess has heard his name tossed around in speculation in the annual run-up to the trade deadline. He has been traded a couple of times, so it is something he expects.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2009-02-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-868.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns aren't the first team that changed their personnel to better compete against the Spurs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-854.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[To say the Suns needed a win was an understatement. Their Groundhog Day win over the Kings needs to repeat itself over and over for the rest of the season if the Suns are to reestablish themselves as a playoff factor over the final three months.  Saturday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-855.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns have won six straight and 11 of the last 12 meetings with the Kings and six straight in Phoenix. --The last six wins over the Kings have come by a combined 143 points (an average of 23.6 points per game). --The 48-point win over the Kings was t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-02-03]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-856.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, Forward Matt Barnes; Guard Leandro Barbosa, Guard Alando Tuc]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns take frustrations out on Kings]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-take-frustrations-out-on-kings.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Team meetings over the weekend just might have been what the Phoenix Suns needed to wake them out of their lethargy.Jason Richardson scored 16 of his 24 points in the first quarter, Amare Stoudemire finished with 25 points and eight rebounds and the rejuv]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot Topics 2009-02-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/hot-topics-858.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pistons forward-center Antonio McDyess has heard his name tossed around in speculation in the annual run-up to the trade deadline. He has been traded a couple of times, so it is something he expects.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2009-02-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-859.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns aren't the first team that changed their personnel to better compete against the Spurs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gordon, Rose lead Bulls to 3rd straight win 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/gordon-rose-lead-bulls-to-3rd-straight-win-860.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ben Gordon and Derrick Rose each scored 26 points, and the Chicago Bulls won their third straight game, beating the Phoenix Suns 122-111 Saturday night.The Bulls, who also defeated the Suns at Chicago earlier in the season, swept the season series from Ph]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot Topics 2009-02-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/hot-topics-846.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Pistons forward-center Antonio McDyess has heard his name tossed around in speculation in the annual run-up to the trade deadline. He has been traded a couple of times, so it is something he expects.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2009-02-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-847.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns aren't the first team that changed their personnel to better compete against the Spurs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers lead West's playoff scramble ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/lakers-lead-west-s-playoff-scramble-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[At midseason in the top-heavy Western Conference, nine playoff-caliber teams are battling for eight playoff berths.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kings-Suns Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/kings-suns-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A new month and a visit from the Sacramento Kings might be what the Phoenix Suns need to snap out of their current slump.The struggling Suns look to avoid a third straight loss overall and fourth in a row at home while trying for their sixth consecutive v]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-850.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, forward Matt Barnes; guard Leandro Barbosa. PLAYER NOTES:  -]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-851.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Bulls swept the season series from Phoenix for the first time since the 1996-97 season, Michael Jordan's last season with the Bulls. The Suns had won nine of the past 10 meetings in Phoenix, with the lone loss in that span coming on Feb. 11, 2007, w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-852.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You have to go back to April 2004 -- when Mike D'Antoni was an interim coach and Steve Nash was still playing with Dirk Nowitzki in Dallas -- to find a month when the Phoenix Suns lost more games than they won. Not anymore. The Suns closed out a pitiful 7]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gordon, Rose lead Bulls to 3rd straight win 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/gordon-rose-lead-bulls-to-3rd-straight-win-853.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ben Gordon and Derrick Rose each scored 26 points, and the Chicago Bulls won their third straight game, beating the Phoenix Suns 122-111 Saturday night.The Bulls, who also defeated the Suns at Chicago earlier in the season, swept the season series from Ph]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-839.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, forward Matt Barnes; guard Leandro Barbosa. PLAYER NOTES:  -]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-840.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Bulls swept the season series from Phoenix for the first time since the 1996-97 season, Michael Jordan's last season with the Bulls. The Suns had won nine of the past 10 meetings in Phoenix, with the lone loss in that span coming on Feb. 11, 2007, w]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-02-01]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-841.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You have to go back to April 2004 -- when Mike D'Antoni was an interim coach and Steve Nash was still playing with Dirk Nowitzki in Dallas -- to find a month when the Phoenix Suns lost more games than they won. Not anymore. The Suns closed out a pitiful 7]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls 122, Suns 111]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/bulls-122-suns-111.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Owner Jerry Reinsdorf has seen the Bulls win two in a row since he called his team a a "disaster" and "embarrassing."His critique seems to be getting results.The Bulls their third straight on a Western trip, beating the Phoenix Suns 122-111 Saturday night]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gordon, Rose lead Bulls to 3rd straight win]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/gordon-rose-lead-bulls-to-3rd-straight-win.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ben Gordon and Derrick Rose each scored 26 points, and the Chicago Bulls won their third straight game, beating the Phoenix Suns 122-111 Saturday night.The Bulls, who also defeated the Suns at Chicago earlier in the season, swept the season series from Ph]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timberwolves' Al Jefferson wasn't surprised to miss out on all-star team ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/timberwolves-al-jefferson-wasn-t-surprised-to-miss-out-on-all-star-team-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Al Jefferson wasn't sure what to expect when his agent phoned Thursday afternoon to tell him he hadn't been selected as a reserve for the Feb. 15 NBA All-Star Game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2009-01-31]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-845.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Western Conference coaches passed over Timberwolves forward Al Jefferson and chose now 15-time All-Star Shaquille O'Neal as the reserve center for next month's All-Star Game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-01-31]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-831.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns played the entire first half without a turnover. They had only three after three quarters -- quite a feat for a team that averages 16 a game and had 20 or more with regularity. But in the fourth quarter, the sloppy Suns showed up. Five turnovers ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-01-31]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-832.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns are now 3-6 in their last nine games. --Phoenix is now 2-11 in its 13 nationally televised games this season, and 0-7 on TNT. --Amare Stoudemire made six free throws Thursday, giving him 2,494 in his career to pass Alvan Adams (2,490) for fourt]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-01-31]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-833.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, Forward Matt Barnes, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Jared Du]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls-Suns Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/bulls-suns-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns may not be having quite their usual success at home this season, but that might not matter against the Chicago Bulls.The Suns look to avoid losing three in a row at the US Airways Center for the first time this season Saturday night while]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ginobili stifles Suns ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/ginobili-stifles-suns-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX - The Spurs seem to have developed a prime-time persona that threatens their well-cultivated reputation as the NBA's most boring team.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2009-01-31]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-836.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Western Conference coaches passed over Timberwolves forward Al Jefferson and chose now 15-time All-Star Shaquille O'Neal as the reserve center for next month's All-Star Game.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain's Gasol named to Western Conference All-Stars ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/spain-s-gasol-named-to-western-conference-all-stars-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Spain's Gasol named to Western Conference All-StarsBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? ???Los Angeles (dpa) - Spaniard Pau Gasol of the Los Angeles Lakers is officially an All-Star again. ?? ???Gasol was named to the Western Conference fo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timberwolves' Al Jefferson left off NBA all-star roster ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/timberwolves-al-jefferson-left-off-nba-all-star-roster-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Another day, another snub.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-01-30]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-822.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns played the entire first half without a turnover. 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Five turnovers ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-01-30]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-823.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns are now 3-6 in their last nine games. --Phoenix is now 2-11 in its 13 nationally televised games this season, and 0-7 on TNT. --Amare Stoudemire made six free throws Thursday, giving him 2,494 in his career to pass Alvan Adams (2,490) for fourt]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-01-30]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-824.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, Forward Matt Barnes, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Jared Du]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs 114, Suns 104]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/spurs-114-suns-104.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The San Antonio Spurs were having a scoring feast against the Phoenix Suns, and coach Gregg Popovich was eating it up."We're scoring way too many points," Popovich said jokingly after the Spurs beat the Suns 114-104 on Thursday night. "We shouldn't be hav]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns' Nash, O'Neal reach milestones]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-nash-o-neal-reach-milestones.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phoenix's Steve Nash moved into 11th place on the NBA's career assist list, passing Suns coach Terry Porter, and Shaquille O'Neal became the league's seventh leading scorer Thursday night against San Antonio.Nash had seven assists in the first period to p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs pull away to top Suns]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/spurs-pull-away-to-top-suns.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manu Ginobili made 18 free throws without a miss and finished with 30 points and nine rebounds, and Tony Parker added 26 points in the San Antonio Spurs' 114-104 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night.The victory was the Spurs' 29th in a row when]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday Review 2009-01-29]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-828.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Eddie House revenge tour continues to roll, with Sacramento the latest victim, says Andrew Ungvari in his nightly review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayo needs to show more passion]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/mayo-needs-to-show-more-passion.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No. 3 pick O.J. Mayo didn't force anything in the Grizzlies' loss to the Thunder. But Charley Rosen is worried he's too relaxed.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs-Suns Preview 2009-01-28]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/spurs-suns-preview-830.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The San Antonio Spurs have dealt the Phoenix Suns some tough losses in recent years, eliminating them from the playoffs three of the last four seasons.The Suns hoped their acquisition of Shaquille O'Neal midway through last season would be the solution, a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-01-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-814.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Jason Richardson was charged Dec. 21 with driving under the influence of alcohol and failing to drive in one lane, it was reported Monday. A date for hearing hasn't been set. --The Suns played only their fourth game within the Pacific Division Friday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-01-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-815.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Matt Barnes, Forward Jared Du]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-01-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-816.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the second time in as many games and the fifth time this season, a Suns player was ejected Friday night. Three days after Amare Stoudemire was sent off in Memphis, Matt Barnes was kicked out with the Suns up 20 points and just 4:36 left to play. Barne]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2009-01-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-817.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Each time NBA fans cast enough votes to put him in the All-Star starting lineup, Spurs power forward Tim Duncan expresses amazement.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walker charged with DUI]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/walker-charged-with-dui.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Around the league]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[When the challenge becomes the point ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/when-the-challenge-becomes-the-point-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: Steve Blake is playing the some of the best Basketball of his]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pacers-Suns Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/pacers-suns-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns coach Terry Porter wasn't happy with his team's defense down the stretch in its most recent victory. He'll be looking for a better performance against a last-place Indiana Pacers team that's had even more trouble stopping opponents.The Suns l]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns' Richardson apologizes for DUI arrest]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-richardson-apologizes-for-dui-arrest.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns guard Jason Richardson apologized Tuesday for creating a "distraction" after being accused of driving under the influence of alcohol.A citation filed in court says the ex-Michigan State star was stopped by a Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Co]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-806.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the second time in as many games and the fifth time this season, a Suns player was ejected Friday night. Three days after Amare Stoudemire was sent off in Memphis, Matt Barnes was kicked out with the Suns up 20 points and just 4:36 left to play. Barne]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-807.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--G Jason Richardson was charged Dec. 21 with driving under the influence of alcohol and failing to drive in one lane, it was reported Monday. A date for hearing hasn't been set. --The Suns played only their fourth game within the Pacific Division Friday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-01-06]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-808.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Matt Barnes, Forward Jared Du]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns guard Richardson cited for DUI in Phoenix]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-guard-richardson-cited-for-dui-in-phoenix.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Suns guard Jason Richardson is facing charges of driving under the influence of alcohol in an American Indian tribal community in metropolitan Phoenix.A citation filed in court says the ex-Michigan State star was stopped by a Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just hearing All-Star talk pleases Biedrins ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/just-hearing-all-star-talk-pleases-biedrins-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SALT LAKE CITY Andris Biedrins has a chance to catch Yao Ming in the fan balloting that determines the Western Conference's starting center for this year's All-Star Game in Phoenix.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[COAST TO COAST  2009-01-05]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/coast-to-coast--811.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How you know it]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets Briefs ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nuggets-briefs-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUSPENSION KEEPS CHANDLER OUT OF GAME]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[INDEX:Sports ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/index-sports-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[-- The Philadelphia Eagles now have a date with the New York Giants in the N-F-C semifinals. The Eagles spoiled the Minnesota Vikings' first home playoff game in eight years, 26-14.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-01-05]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-799.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Matt Barnes, Forward Jared Du]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-01-05]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-800.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the second time in as many games and the fifth time this season, the Suns had a player ejected Friday night. Three days after Amare Stoudemire was sent off in Memphis, Matt Barnes was kicked out with the Suns up 20 points and just 4:36 left to play. B]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-01-05]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-801.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns played only their fourth game within the Pacific Division Friday. They are now 2-2, with both losses coming to the Lakers. --Phoenix held the Clippers to 15 points in the first quarter, a season low for a Suns opponent. --The Suns are now 8-3 s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LeBron, Varejao keep Cavs perfect at home ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/lebron-varejao-keep-cavs-perfect-at-home-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA LeBron, Varejao keep Cavs perfect at homeBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - With a little help from "Wild Thing," LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers are still running wild at home. ?? Brazilian Anderson Varejao ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[COAST TO COAST  2009-01-05]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/coast-to-coast--803.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How you know it]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers today ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/clippers-today-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Time: 12:30 p.m.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stoudemire, Suns deal Clips 6th straight loss 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/stoudemire-suns-deal-clips-6th-straight-loss-805.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amare Stoudemire scored 23 points and the Phoenix Suns extended their winning streak to three and dealt the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers their sixth consecutive loss, winning 106-98 Friday night.The victory pulled the Suns (19-12) seven games over .5]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-01-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-793.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the second time in as many games and the fifth time this season, the Suns had a player ejected Friday night. Three days after Amare Stoudemire was sent off in Memphis, Matt Barnes was kicked out with the Suns up 20 points and just 4:36 left to play. B]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-01-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-794.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns played only their fourth game within the Pacific Division Friday. They are now 2-2, with both losses coming to the Lakers. --Phoenix held the Clippers to 15 points in the first quarter, a season low for a Suns opponent. --The Suns are now 8-3 s]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-01-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-795.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Matt Barnes, Forward Jared Du]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers lose sixth in a row]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/clippers-lose-sixth-in-a-row.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns' Louis Amundson, a woeful one for six from the free-throw line, joked about going to a higher authority for guidance.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stoudemire, Suns deal Clips 6th straight loss 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/stoudemire-suns-deal-clips-6th-straight-loss-797.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amare Stoudemire scored 23 points and the Phoenix Suns extended their winning streak to three and dealt the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers their sixth consecutive loss, winning 106-98 Friday night.The victory pulled the Suns (19-12) seven games over .5]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barkley doesn't deserve another free ride]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/barkley-doesn-t-deserve-another-free-ride.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The latest alleged misdeed is serious stuff, but Peter Vecsey says the TV bosses always allow celeb Charles Barkley to skate.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-786.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For the second time in as many games and the fifth time this season, the Suns had a player ejected Friday night. Three days after Amare Stoudemire was sent off in Memphis, Matt Barnes was kicked out with the Suns up 20 points and just 4:36 left to play. B]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-787.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns played only their fourth game within the Pacific Division Friday. They are now 2-2, with both losses coming to the Lakers. --Phoenix held the Clippers to 15 points in the first quarter, a season low for a Suns opponent.--The Suns are now 8-3 si]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-01-03]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-788.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Louis Amundson, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Matt Barnes, Forward Jared Du]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 106, Clippers 98]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-106-clippers-98.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Winning doesn't always satisfy a coach and his players. That was the case with the Phoenix Suns on Friday night.After Amare Stoudemire scored 23 points and the Suns extended their winning streak to three and dealt the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stoudemire, Suns deal Clips 6th straight loss]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/stoudemire-suns-deal-clips-6th-straight-loss.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amare Stoudemire scored 23 points and the Phoenix Suns extended their winning streak to three and dealt the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers their sixth consecutive loss, winning 106-98 Friday night.The victory pulled the Suns (19-12) seven games over .5]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Raptors Bosh, Calderon, O'Neal continue to trail in all-star voting ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/raptors-bosh-calderon-o-neal-continue-to-trail-in-all-star-voting-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK _ If Chris Bosh makes it to this year's NBA all-star game, it likely won't be as a starter.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns recall Tucker from D-League]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-recall-tucker-from-d-league.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns recalled swingman Alando Tucker from the Iowa Energy of the NBA Development League on Friday.The 6-foot-6 Tucker was assigned to Iowa on Dec. 26 and appeared in two games for the Energy. Tucker, who was selected by Phoenix in the first ro]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brown: Morrison has to take open shots: His defense is just not good enough for him to be a timid scorer, says Bobcats coach. ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/brown-morrison-has-to-take-open-shots-his-defense-is-just-not-good-enough-for-him-to-be-a-timid-scorer-says-bobcats-coach-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jan. 1-- CharlotteBobcats coach Larry Brown can live with Adam Morrison not making an open jump shot.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Griz finding ways to sputter to losses]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/griz-finding-ways-to-sputter-to-losses.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In their latest losing streak, the Grizzlies have saved their worst for last.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clippers-Suns Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/clippers-suns-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Star Phoenix Suns point guard Steve Nash isn't expected to miss much time due to back spasms. The Los Angeles Clippers, meanwhile, rarely have as much luck with their injuries.With Nash likely to return, the Suns look to hand the injury-depleted Clippers ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2009-01-01]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-782.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Leandro Barbosa, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Matt Barnes, Guard Dee Brown, Forward Louis Amundson, Center Robin Lope]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2009-01-01]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-783.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Steve Nash's back kept him on the sidelines. Amare Stoudemire's mouth put him in the locker room for the night before halftime. But with the two longtime Suns stars out of action, two 36-year-old veterans stepped up and made sure a short-handed night in M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2009-01-01]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-784.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns have now beaten the Grizzlies 10 straight times -- their longest current streak against any opponent -- and have won five straight in Memphis. --A night after Leandro Barbosa set a career high with six steals in Oklahoma City, Grant Hill tied a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SUNS 110, THUNDER 102 2009-01-01]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-110-thunder-102-785.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Russell Westbrook kept Oklahoma City in Monday night's game and played the Thunder out of its 110-102 loss to the Phoenix Suns, characterizing the meaning of rookie growing pains before a sold out crowd of 19,163 inside the Ford Center.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triumph & scandal in '08 ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/triumph-scandal-in-08-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As we say goodbye to 2008 in the coming days, here is a look at the year's top NBA stories:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SUNS 110, THUNDER 102 2009-01-01]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-110-thunder-102-771.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Russell Westbrook kept Oklahoma City in Monday night's game and played the Thunder out of its 110-102 loss to the Phoenix Suns, characterizing the meaning of rookie growing pains before a sold out crowd of 19,163 inside the Ford Center.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SUNS 110, THUNDER 102 2009-01-01]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-110-thunder-102-772.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The first time Phoenix played in the Ford Center Shaquille O'Neal sat out and Steve Nash showed why he's a two-time MVP.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No news on Krstic ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/no-news-on-krstic-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Jersey Nets had until midnight Monday to match the Thunder's three-year, $15.6 million offer for Nenad Krstic. Since the Nets don't have to turn in an official document to NBA officials, it was still uncertain late Monday night whether Krstic offi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No happy ending]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/no-happy-ending.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Suns 101, Grizzlies 89]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SCOREBOARD ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/scoreboard-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[?NBA ?Yesterday?-?(home?team?in?CAPS):???????CHARLOTTE?Bobcats? ?????????????????89???bt?New?York?Knicks????????????????????93;????????????????INDIANA?Pacers????????????????????104???bt?Atlanta? ?Hawks?????????????????????110;????????????????MEMPHIS?Grizz]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDyess helps Pistons snap Magic's seven-game win streak ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/mcdyess-helps-pistons-snap-magic-s-seven-game-win-streak-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA McDyess helps Pistons snap Magic's seven-game win streakBy Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - It was no trick. The Detroit Pistons made the Orlando Magic and their season-high seven-game winning streak disappear with tim]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-12-31]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-777.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Steve Nash's back kept him on the sidelines. Amare Stoudemire's mouth put him in the locker room for the night before halftime. But with the two longtime Suns stars out of action, two 36-year-old veterans stepped up and made sure a short-handed night in M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-12-31]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-778.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns have now beaten the Grizzlies 10 straight times -- their longest current streak against any opponent -- and have won five straight in Memphis. --A night after Leandro Barbosa set a career high with six steals in Oklahoma City, Grant Hill tied a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-12-31]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-761.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Steve Nash's back kept him on the sidelines. Amare Stoudemire's mouth put him in the locker room for the night before halftime. But with the two longtime Suns stars out of action, two 36-year-old veterans stepped up and made sure a short-handed night in M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-12-31]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-762.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns have now beaten the Grizzlies 10 straight times -- their longest current streak against any opponent -- and have won five straight in Memphis. --A night after Leandro Barbosa set a career high with six steals in Oklahoma City, Grant Hill tied a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-12-31]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-763.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Leandro Barbosa, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Matt Barnes, Guard Dee Brown, Forward Louis Amundson, Center Robin Lope]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 101, Grizzlies 89]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-101-grizzlies-89.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[While Shaquille O'Neal was moving into eighth place on the NBA scoring list, his Phoenix Suns teammates were putting on the defensive clamps.Leandro Barbosa scored 28 points, Shaquille O'Neal added 24 to move into eighth place on the NBA scoring list and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns rally to top Grizzlies without Nash]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-rally-to-top-grizzlies-without-nash.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Leandro Barbosa scored 28 points, Shaquille O'Neal added 24 to move into eighth place on the NBA scoring list and the Phoenix Suns beat the Memphis Grizzlies 101-89 Tuesday night without ailing star Steve Nash.The two-time MVP sat out with back spasms, bu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Griz go cold in overtime, lose to Timberwolves]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/griz-go-cold-in-overtime-lose-to-timberwolves.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[T'wolves 108, Grizzlies 98 (OT)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GRIZZLIES vs. SUNS ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/grizzlies-vs-suns-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[FedExForum, 7 p.m.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brooks: Losing is 'depressing at times' ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/brooks-losing-is-depressing-at-times-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Thunder coach Scott Brooks is remaining upbeat even though losses continue to pile up on his record.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns G Steve Nash sits out with back spasms]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-g-steve-nash-sits-out-with-back-spasms.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash sat out Tuesday night's game against the Memphis Grizzlies because of back spasms.Nash, a two-time NBA MVP and six-time All-Star, left Monday night's game against Oklahoma City when his back started acting up in the first qua]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-752.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Matt Barnes, Guard Dee Brown, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Center Robin Lopez, For]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-753.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Losing 12 of their first 28 games isn't easy for the Suns to swallow no matter who the opponent is. After averaging 58 wins over the last four seasons, they're not used to losing so often. And a Christmas Day loss to the Spurs continued a disturbing trend]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-12-30]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-754.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns snapped a four-game losing streak on the road. They hadn't won away from Phoenix since Nov. 26 at Minnesota.  --The Suns are 15-3 in the 18 games they have topped 100 points this season. --The Suns have beaten the Thunder seven straight times a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Grizzlies Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-grizzlies-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal will never lead the league in assists like teammate Steve Nash, but first-year Phoenix coach Terry Porter is finding out the future Hall of Fame center can facilitate an offense.With Nash questionable due to back spasms, O'Neal may again ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns guard Steve Nash leaves with back spasms]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-guard-steve-nash-leaves-with-back-spasms.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two-time MVP Steve Nash doesn't expect the back spasms that forced him out of Phoenix's game Monday night at Oklahoma City to be a long-term problem.Nash played nine minutes before his bad back flared up and he had to leave the Suns' 110-102 win against t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 110, Thunder 102]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-110-thunder-102.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When his two-time MVP left the game with back spasms, Phoenix Suns coach Terry Porter ran his offense through another former MVP nearly twice the point guard's size: Shaquille O'Neal.O'Neal moved into ninth place on the NBA's career scoring list with 28 p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaq moves up scoring list in Suns' win]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/shaq-moves-up-scoring-list-in-suns-win.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal had 28 points and 12 rebounds, moving into ninth place on the NBA's career scoring list, and the Phoenix Suns overcame the loss of two-time MVP Steve Nash to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 110-102 on Monday night.Nash played only 9 minute]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA player charities often a losing game ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-player-charities-often-a-losing-game-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The only way Peter Nicholas could have been more surprised last summer is if Deron Williams had walked into his office wearing his Jazz jersey, with a check in hand.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Report»By Benjamin Hochman, The Denver Post Some strong resolutions ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-report»by-benjamin-hochman-the-denver-post-some-strong-resolutions-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 10 NBA stories for '08 ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/top-10-nba-stories-for-08-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's been a good year for the NBA, all things considered. Players, for the most part, kept out of the headlines for off-the-court problems. The playoffs, as usual, were filled with good games and this time the top two teams from each conference, both with]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Thunder Preview 2008-12-29]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-thunder-preview-745.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns suffered a gut-wrenching loss in their latest game, watching a buzzer-beating 3-pointer wipe out what would have been an impressive victory.A trip to Oklahoma City should bring back a more pleasant memory.The Suns will look to get over th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-746.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Center Robin Lopez, Forward Matt Barnes, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Louis Amunds]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-747.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When San Antonio's Tim Duncan picked up his fifth foul with 3:44 left Thursday, he knew the Suns were going to come right at him as often as possible down the stretch. But Duncan stood his ground on defense, denying Phoenix's Amare Stoudemire on three str]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-748.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--When the Suns were forced to call a 20-second timeout with 7.7 seconds left and Thursday's game tied, Grant Hill ran to the huddle with his fingers crossed. "Call the play, call the play," he whispered to himself. Sure enough, coach Terry Porter went to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[COAST TO COAST  2008-12-29]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/coast-to-coast--749.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's still a Lakers world]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2008-12-27]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-750.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX - At the moment it happened - with 4:43 left in what became a dramatic 91-90 Spurs victory over the Suns - intentionally fouling Phoenix's Amare Stoudemire seemed like a good idea to Tim Duncan.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Thursday Review 2008-12-26]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/court-awareness-thursday-review-751.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After another heartbreaker, it's time to face it. The Suns have a mental block that keeps them from beating the Spurs, Matthew Petersen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-738.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Center Robin Lopez, Forward Matt Barnes, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Louis Amunds]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-739.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When San Antonio's Tim Duncan picked up his fifth foul with 3:44 left Thursday, he knew the Suns were going to come right at him as often as possible down the stretch. But Duncan stood his ground on defense, denying Phoenix's Amare Stoudemire on three str]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-12-28]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-740.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--When the Suns were forced to call a 20-second timeout with 7.7 seconds left and Thursday's game tied, Grant Hill ran to the huddle with his fingers crossed. "Call the play, call the play," he whispered to himself. Sure enough, coach Terry Porter went to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2008-12-27]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-741.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX - At the moment it happened - with 4:43 left in what became a dramatic 91-90 Spurs victory over the Suns - intentionally fouling Phoenix's Amare Stoudemire seemed like a good idea to Tim Duncan.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Thursday Review 2008-12-26]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/court-awareness-thursday-review-742.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After another heartbreaker, it's time to face it. The Suns have a mental block that keeps them from beating the Spurs, Matthew Petersen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs stun Suns on Mason's buzzer-beating 3 2008-12-25]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/spurs-stun-suns-on-mason-s-buzzer-beating-3-743.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roger Mason sank a 3-pointer from the corner at the buzzer to give the San Antonio Spurs a 91-90 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday.The Suns had taken the lead on Grant Hill's layup on an out-of-bounds play with 4.3 seconds to go. Tony Parker drove]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-12-27]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-732.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When San Antonio's Tim Duncan picked up his fifth foul with 3:44 left Thursday, he knew the Suns were going to come right at him as often as possible down the stretch. But Duncan stood his ground on defense, denying Phoenix's Amare Stoudemire on three str]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-12-27]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-733.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--When the Suns were forced to call a 20-second timeout with 7.7 seconds left and Thursday's game tied, Grant Hill ran to the huddle with his fingers crossed. "Call the play, call the play," he whispered to himself. Sure enough, coach Terry Porter went to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-12-27]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-734.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. 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The Suns have a mental block that keeps them from beating the Spurs, Matthew Petersen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs stun Suns on Mason's buzzer-beating 3 2008-12-25]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/spurs-stun-suns-on-mason-s-buzzer-beating-3-737.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roger Mason sank a 3-pointer from the corner at the buzzer to give the San Antonio Spurs a 91-90 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday.The Suns had taken the lead on Grant Hill's layup on an out-of-bounds play with 4.3 seconds to go. Tony Parker drove]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-12-26]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-724.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--When the Suns were forced to call a 20-second timeout with 7.7 seconds left and Thursday's game tied, Grant Hill ran to the huddle with his fingers crossed. "Call the play, call the play," he whispered to himself. Sure enough, coach Terry Porter went to]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-12-26]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-725.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Center Robin Lopez, Forward Matt Barnes, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Louis Amunds]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-12-26]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-726.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When San Antonio's Tim Duncan picked up his fifth foul with 3:44 left Thursday, he knew the Suns were going to come right at him as often as possible down the stretch. But Duncan stood his ground on defense, denying Phoenix's Amare Stoudemire on three str]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns sign former Jazzman Dee Brown ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-sign-former-jazzman-dee-brown-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX (AP) -- The Phoenix Suns signed Dee Brown on Wednesday, ending their search for another backup point guard.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs 91, Suns 90]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/spurs-91-suns-90.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roger Mason didn't play at all in the fourth quarter until there were 4.3 seconds left. Then he came in and made the biggest shot of the game.Mason's 3-pointer from the corner at the buzzer Thursday gave the San Antonio Spurs a 91-90 victory over the Phoe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs stun Suns on Mason's buzzer-beating 3]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/spurs-stun-suns-on-mason-s-buzzer-beating-3.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Roger Mason sank a 3-pointer from the corner at the buzzer to give the San Antonio Spurs a 91-90 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday.The Suns had taken the lead on Grant Hill's layup on an out-of-bounds play with 4.3 seconds to go. Tony Parker drove]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's this or 'House' marathons ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/it-s-this-or-house-marathons-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[\^By RODNEY PAGE | =@]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's new for Celts, Lakers with showdown near]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/what-s-new-for-celts-lakers-with-showdown-near.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As the Celtics and Lakers prepare for a Christmas clash, Randy Hill looks at how things have changed since the NBA Finals.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Job security isn't good for a coach ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/job-security-isn-t-good-for-a-coach-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[You think there's panic on Wall Street? Have you seen what's happening on NBA benches?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs-Suns Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/spurs-suns-preview.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The San Antonio Spurs are showing the early season discussion of their demise was premature. Beating them in front of a nationally televised audience might help the Phoenix Suns ward off similar talk about their team.One of these Western Conference foes c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-719.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If Grant Hill can top Carmelo Anthony on the scoreboard, you have to like the Suns' chances of beating the Nuggets on any given night. "Yeah, and he had a lot more shots than I did," a smiling Hill said after scoring 11 points on 4-of-5 shooting while hol]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-720.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns are tied with Indiana for last in the league in turnovers allowed, but that's only half of the sad story for Phoenix. The points off turnovers are also unusually high, and often those points come easily off layups and dunks. Phoenix has taken c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-12-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-721.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Matt Barnes, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Center Robin Lopez, Forward Louis Amunds]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's new for Celtics, Lakers with showdown looming]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/what-s-new-for-celtics-lakers-with-showdown-looming.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As the Celtics and Lakers prepare for a Christmas clash, Randy Hill looks at how things have changed since the NBA Finals.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LAKERS FYI 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/lakers-fyi-723.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There was a time when the Phoenix Suns led the NBA in scoring for three consecutive seasons, when they were offense-minded and when defense was a foreign concept.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The new NBA: Rougher play and fewer fouls]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/the-new-nba-rougher-play-and-fewer-fouls.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If you need yet more evidence that the push-the-pace game is suddenly out of fashion in the NBA, consider the Phoenix Suns.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-12-23]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-712.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns are tied with Indiana for last in the league in turnovers allowed, but that's only half of the sad story for Phoenix. The points off turnovers are also unusually high, and often those points come easily off layups and dunks. Phoenix has taken c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-12-23]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-713.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Matt Barnes, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Center Robin Lopez, Forward Louis Amunds]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-12-23]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-714.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If Grant Hill can top Carmelo Anthony on the scoreboard, you have to like the Suns' chances of beating the Nuggets on any given night. "Yeah, and he had a lot more shots than I did," a smiling Hill said after scoring 11 points on 4-of-5 shooting while hol]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LAKERS FYI 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/lakers-fyi-715.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There was a time when the Phoenix Suns led the NBA in scoring for three consecutive seasons, when they were offense-minded and when defense was a foreign concept.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bad ankle pushes Williams' stardom a step back ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/bad-ankle-pushes-williams-stardom-a-step-back-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Milwaukee ? Somewhere on the way to reaching the Western Conference finals, earning second-team all-NBA honors, signing a max contract extension and being selected to the U.S. Olympic team, Jazz guard Deron Williams skipped a step.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-12-23]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-706.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns are tied with Indiana for last in the league in turnovers allowed, but that's only half of the sad story for Phoenix. The points off turnovers are also unusually high, and often those points come easily off layups and dunks. Phoenix has taken c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-12-23]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-707.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Matt Barnes, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Center Robin Lopez, Forward Louis Amunds]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-12-23]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-708.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If Grant Hill can top Carmelo Anthony on the scoreboard, you have to like the Suns' chances of beating the Nuggets on any given night. "Yeah, and he had a lot more shots than I did," a smiling Hill said after scoring 11 points on 4-of-5 shooting while hol]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LAKERS FYI 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/lakers-fyi-709.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There was a time when the Phoenix Suns led the NBA in scoring for three consecutive seasons, when they were offense-minded and when defense was a foreign concept.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[In futility vs. excellence quest, take Thunder]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/in-futility-vs-excellence-quest-take-thunder.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Boston's got its sights set on 70 wins. Oklahoma City could lose 70. Who'll hit the magic number first? Randy Hill handicaps the race.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-698.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns are tied with Indiana for last in the league in turnovers allowed, but that's only half of the sad story for Phoenix. The points off turnovers are also unusually high, and often those points come easily off layups and dunks. Phoenix has taken c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-699.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Matt Barnes, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Center Robin Lopez, Forward Louis Amunds]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-12-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-700.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If Grant Hill can top Carmelo Anthony on the scoreboard, you have to like the Suns' chances of beating the Nuggets on any given night. "Yeah, and he had a lot more shots than I did," a smiling Hill said after scoring 11 points on 4-of-5 shooting while hol]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[LAKERS FYI]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/lakers-fyi.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jordan Farmar will sit out at least three games because of a torn meniscus in his left knee, forcing Coach Phil Jackson to shuffle the responsibilities of the Lakers' backcourt.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late Thursday game Blazers: Chants of 'MVP!' ring out for Roy ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/late-thursday-game-blazers-chants-of-mvp-ring-out-for-roy-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: The All-Star guard scores a career high in a thrilling Rose Garden performance that holds off the Suns]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TOM ENLUND  NBA  Wade trudges through a rough patch ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/tom-enlund-nba-wade-trudges-through-a-rough-patch-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[What is wrong with Dwyane Wade?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics, Lakers setting bar high ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/celtics-lakers-setting-bar-high-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics and Lakers might as well get down to the business of the NBA Finals now, so exquisite has their march been in the first quarter of the season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marbury definitely tops the naughty list]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/marbury-definitely-tops-the-naughty-list.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In the final Hoop du Jour before Christmas, Peter Vecsey runs down his own NBA list and finds most of the names are naughty.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-691.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns are tied with Indiana for last in the league in turnovers allowed, but that's only half of the sad story for Phoenix. The points off turnovers are also unusually high, and often those points come easily off layups and dunks. Phoenix has taken c]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-692.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Matt Barnes, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Center Robin Lopez, Forward Louis Amunds]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-12-21]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-693.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If Grant Hill can top Carmelo Anthony on the scoreboard, you have to like the Suns' chances of beating the Nuggets on any given night. "Yeah, and he had a lot more shots than I did," a smiling Hill said after scoring 11 points on 4-of-5 shooting while hol]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 108, Nuggets 101]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-108-nuggets-101.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Steve Nash has a reputation as one of the best clutch shooters in the NBA. He added to his credentials Saturday night.Nash scored eight straight points in the final 3 minutes and the Phoenix Suns beat the Denver Nuggets for the eighth straight time at hom]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nash comes up big as Suns overcome Nuggets ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nash-comes-up-big-as-suns-overcome-nuggets-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Steve Nash scored eight straight points in the final 3 minutes and the Phoenix Suns beat the Denver Nuggets for the eighth straight time at home, 108-101 on Saturday night.Nash's first big basket gave the Suns a 101-98 lead. After Chauncey Billups tied it]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Economic reality deals sports jarring hit]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/economic-reality-deals-sports-jarring-hit.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Leagues have already begun bearing down in the global financial crisis. And experts tell Greg Boeck the situation could get worse.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Thursday Review 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/court-awareness-thursday-review-697.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 04:15:14 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy's big night won't change the fact he's one of the quietest superstars in the league. And that's just what the Blazers need, Matthew Petersen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets-Suns Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nuggets-suns-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets have been two of the NBA's highest-scoring teams over the last several years, but both clubs have rededicated themselves to defense this season.Based on recent results, the defensive development of each team is still a ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic anxious for Superman to 'get back up' ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/magic-anxious-for-superman-to-get-back-up-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sorry, Dwight. No matter how many times you say it, the word bruise doesn't exist in theOrlandoMagic fans' vocabulary.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Thursday Review 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/court-awareness-thursday-review-685.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy's big night won't change the fact he's one of the quietest superstars in the league. And that's just what the Blazers need, Matthew Petersen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taking stock of Cats' recent trade]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/taking-stock-of-cats-recent-trade.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The deal]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-687.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He certainly wasn't happy to lose in his adopted home of Portland or to see the Suns' 11-game winning streak against the Blazers come to an end Thursday night. But somewhere deep inside, Suns coach Terry Porter had to be smirking a little bit. The Suns ca]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-688.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns' 11-game winning streak against the Blazers was snapped, dating back to March 12, 2006. A win Thursday would have tied the longest current winning streak by one team over another in the league (Dallas has 12 straight wins over Memphis). --The S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-689.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Matt Barnes, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Center Robin Lopez, Forward Louis Amunds]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roy scores 52 as Blazers edge Suns 2008-12-19]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/roy-scores-52-as-blazers-edge-suns-690.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy scored a career-high 52 points, including a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1:01 left, in the Portland Trail Blazers' 124-119 comeback victory over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night.Roy was 14-of-27 from the field and 19-of-21 at the line. He topp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers 124, Suns 119]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/trail-blazers-124-suns-119.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:15:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy kept scoring until the Portland Trail Blazers had finally finished off the Phoenix Suns.Roy scored a career-high 52 points, including a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1:01 left, in Portland's 124-119 comeback victory over Thursday night."I think t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roy scores 52 as Blazers edge Suns]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/roy-scores-52-as-blazers-edge-suns.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:15:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brandon Roy scored a career-high 52 points, including a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1:01 left, in the Portland Trail Blazers' 124-119 comeback victory over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night.Roy was 14-of-27 from the field and 19-of-21 at the line. He topp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catch up with this helpful Q&A ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/catch-up-with-this-helpful-q-a-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:15:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TheOrlandoMagic just returned from the NBA's version of the Bermuda Triangle, otherwise known as a road trip out West.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday Review 2008-12-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-678.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:15:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics added to their astounding win total, but Andrew Ungvari isn't ready to start talking 70 wins just yet. Check out his full Wednesday review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-12-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-679.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:15:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Quentin Richardson knew he'd play another game in Phoenix eventually. He just never thought Mike D'Antoni would be his coach. "I didn't think I had a shot in the dark of playing for Coach D again -- unless somehow I was traded back to Phoenix," Richardson]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-12-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-680.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:15:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns are 6-2 when Shaquille O'Neal has at least two nights off before a game. --The Suns have beaten the Knicks five straight times, tying the longest streak in the 41-year history of the series. With the Suns winning nine of the last 10 meetings, t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-12-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-681.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:15:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Matt Barnes, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Louis Amundson. PLAYER NOTES:  -]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Howard in process of surpassing Duncan]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/howard-in-process-of-surpassing-duncan.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:15:22 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwight Howard's defense helped the Magic stuff the Spurs Thursday. Charley Rosen says Howard won his battle with Tim Duncan.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Short-term goals set ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/short-term-goals-set-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Under new coach Jay Triano, the Raptors have broken down the rest of the first half of the season into five-game increments, with the goal of winning three of five from each until the February all-star break.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Trail Blazers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-trail-blazers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Terry Porter helped lead the Portland Trail Blazers to two NBA finals appearancesin 10 seasons as their point guard. After having his Portland jersey retired, Porter returns to the Rose Garden on Thursday night as the first-year coach of the surging Phoen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Tuesday Review 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/court-awareness-tuesday-review-669.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady's big night aside, the Rockets' win over the Nuggets pointed out the flaws on both teams, says John Lorge in his Tuesday review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-670.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns are 6-2 when Shaquille O'Neal has at least two nights off before a game. --The Suns have beaten the Knicks five straight times, tying the longest streak in the 41-year history of the series. With the Suns winning nine of the last 10 meetings, t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-671.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Matt Barnes, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Louis Amundson. PLAYER NOTES:  -]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-672.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Quentin Richardson knew he'd play another game in Phoenix eventually. He just never thought Mike D'Antoni would be his coach. "I didn't think I had a shot in the dark of playing for Coach D again -- unless somehow I was traded back to Phoenix," Richardson]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Monday review 2008-12-16]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/court-awareness-monday-review-673.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics won their 15th straight game Monday and are now a ridiculous 23-2. Yes, they're better than last year, Thomas Halzack says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D'Antoni's new team misfires in Phoenix 2008-12-16]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/d-antoni-s-new-team-misfires-in-phoenix-674.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike D'Antoni got a warm welcome in his return to Phoenix, but frigid long-range shooting doomed his New York Knicks in a 111-103 loss to the Suns on Monday night.Steve Nash, whose career flourished in D'Antoni's four seasons as Phoenix coach, scored 21 p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-662.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns are 6-2 when Shaquille O'Neal has at least two nights off before a game. --The Suns have beaten the Knicks five straight times, tying the longest streak in the 41-year history of the series. With the Suns winning nine of the last 10 meetings, t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-663.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Matt Barnes, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Louis Amundson. PLAYER NOTES:  -]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-12-17]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-664.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Quentin Richardson knew he'd play another game in Phoenix eventually. He just never thought Mike D'Antoni would be his coach. "I didn't think I had a shot in the dark of playing for Coach D again -- unless somehow I was traded back to Phoenix," Richardson]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Monday review 2008-12-16]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/court-awareness-monday-review-665.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Celtics won their 15th straight game Monday and are now a ridiculous 23-2. Yes, they're better than last year, Thomas Halzack says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D'Antoni's new team misfires in Phoenix 2008-12-16]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/d-antoni-s-new-team-misfires-in-phoenix-666.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike D'Antoni got a warm welcome in his return to Phoenix, but frigid long-range shooting doomed his New York Knicks in a 111-103 loss to the Suns on Monday night.Steve Nash, whose career flourished in D'Antoni's four seasons as Phoenix coach, scored 21 p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-12-16]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-655.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Quentin Richardson knew he'd play another game in Phoenix eventually. He just never thought Mike D'Antoni would be his coach. "I didn't think I had a shot in the dark of playing for Coach D again -- unless somehow I was traded back to Phoenix," Richardson]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-12-16]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-656.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns are 6-2 when Shaquille O'Neal has at least two nights off before a game. --The Suns have beaten the Knicks five straight times, tying the longest streak in the 41-year history of the series. With the Suns winning nine of the last 10 meetings, t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-12-16]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-657.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Jason Richardson, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Matt Barnes, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Louis Amundson. PLAYER NOTES:  -]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 111, Knicks 103]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-111-knicks-103.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike D'Antoni came back to Phoenix to a warm reception, then watched a familiar player nail down the Suns' 111-103 victory over his New York Knicks.Steve Nash, whose career flourished in D'Antoni's four seasons as Phoenix coach, scored 21 points, includin]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D'Antoni's new team misfires in Phoenix]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/d-antoni-s-new-team-misfires-in-phoenix.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike D'Antoni got a warm welcome in his return to Phoenix, but frigid long-range shooting doomed his New York Knicks in a 111-103 loss to the Suns on Monday night.Steve Nash, whose career flourished in D'Antoni's four seasons as Phoenix coach, scored 21 p]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D'Antoni draws cheers in return to Phoenix]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/d-antoni-draws-cheers-in-return-to-phoenix.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The fans stood and cheered Monday night when Mike D'Antoni was introduced as coach of the New York Knicks.The cheering didn't stop until the lights were turned out in preparation for the introduction of the Suns team that is far different than the one he ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D'Antoni 's system making most of Knicks' talent]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/d-antoni-s-system-making-most-of-knicks-talent.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike D'Antoni doesn't have the talent he enjoyed with the Suns, but he's doing a splendid job driving the Knicks, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks-Suns Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/knicks-suns-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Although the Phoenix Suns didn't reach the NBA finals in five seasons under Mike D'Antoni, they averaged 58 wins in the last four with the coach's up-tempo philosophy.Despite sporting a depleted roster in the midst of a major rebuilding project, the New Y]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic at Suns, 9 p.m. ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/magic-at-suns-9-p-m-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[*WHERE: U.S. Airways Center, Phoenix.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celtics squash Hornets, extend winning streak to 14 ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/celtics-squash-hornets-extend-winning-streak-to-14-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DPA SPORTS Basketball NBA Celtics squash Hornets, extend winning streak to 14By Paul Levine, dpa?? = ?? Los Angeles (dpa) - After taking care of some unfinished business, the Boston Celtics went about their recent business as usual. ?? Paul Pierce scored ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Udrih's grade to date -- pass/fail]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/udrih-s-grade-to-date-pass/fail.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was a worthy goal.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA  TOM ENLUND  Sloan credits his success to teamwork ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-tom-enlund-sloan-credits-his-success-to-teamwork-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Coaches come and go in the cold, hard world of the National Basketball Association.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trade will be beginning of good things for Phoenix]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/trade-will-be-beginning-of-good-things-for-phoenix.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns are 14-10 and ex-players are taking shots at the current coach. But Peter Vecsey sees good things in Phoenix's future.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-652.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Matt Barnes, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Robin Lopez. Bench -- Guard Jason Richardson, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Louis Amundson. PLAYER NOTES: --F Amare]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-653.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Four days before returning to Phoenix with his Knicks, former Suns head coach Mike D'Antoni took a few jabs at his old management team in an interview with the New York Post. D'Antoni said he felt he didn't get enough credit from Suns managing partner Rob]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-654.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns have won three home games in a row for the first time this season. --The Suns have now beaten the Magic seven straight times in Phoenix. --The Suns are now 4-0 in game decided by three points or less. --The Suns scored at least 110 points for t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-638.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Matt Barnes, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Robin Lopez. Bench -- Guard Jason Richardson, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Louis Amundson. PLAYER NOTES: --F Amare]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-639.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Four days before returning to Phoenix with his Knicks, former Suns head coach Mike D'Antoni took a few jabs at his old management team in an interview with the New York Post. D'Antoni said he felt he didn't get enough credit from Suns managing partner Rob]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-12-14]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-640.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns have won three home games in a row for the first time this season. --The Suns have now beaten the Magic seven straight times in Phoenix. --The Suns are now 4-0 in game decided by three points or less. --The Suns scored at least 110 points for t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[BUCKS  Defense becomes focus  Skiles says consistency, not talent, is problem ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/bucks-defense-becomes-focus-skiles-says-consistency-not-talent-is-problem-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[St. Francis - Three games, 349 points allowed.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pacers play hard, but lack talent]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/pacers-play-hard-but-lack-talent.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pacers are scrappy, but their close loss to the Pistons shows they don't have talent enough to contend, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns squeak by Magic on Hill's layup 2008-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-squeak-by-magic-on-hill-s-layup-643.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Grant Hill made a reverse layup with 2.7 seconds left to lift the Phoenix Suns to a 113-112 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night.Hedo Turkoglu had given the Magic a one-point lead 7.2 seconds earlier on a running 22-foot jump shot. Rashard Lewis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Thursday Review 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/court-awareness-thursday-review-644.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It used to be the Jazz wore you down with precision. Now they have a new wrinkle, Matthew Petersen says in his Thursday review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns, Bobcats don't get what they need in trade 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-bobcats-don-t-get-what-they-need-in-trade-645.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns need defense; they got a scorer. The Bobcats need offense; they got a stopper. Charley Rosen doesn't like this trade.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-629.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Matt Barnes, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Robin Lopez. Bench -- Guard Jason Richardson, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Louis Amundson. PLAYER NOTES: --F Amare]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-630.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns have won three home games in a row for the first time this season. --The Suns have now beaten the Magic seven straight times in Phoenix. --The Suns are now 4-0 in game decided by three points or less. --The Suns scored at least 110 points for t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-12-13]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-631.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Four days before returning to Phoenix with his Knicks, former Suns head coach Mike D'Antoni took a few jabs at his old management team in an interview with the New York Post. D'Antoni said he felt he didn't get enough credit from Suns managing partner Rob]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 113, Magic 112]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-113-magic-112.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Grant Hill had two thoughts as he ran the baseline in the closing seconds: Would he receive the pass, and should he dunk the ball?Hill settled for a reverse layup with 2.7 seconds left to lift the Phoenix Suns to a 113-112 victory over the Orlando Magic o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns squeak by Magic on Hill's layup]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-squeak-by-magic-on-hill-s-layup.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Grant Hill made a reverse layup with 2.7 seconds left to lift the Phoenix Suns to a 113-112 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night.Hedo Turkoglu had given the Magic a one-point lead 7.2 seconds earlier on a running 22-foot jump shot. Rashard Lewis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Thursday Review 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/court-awareness-thursday-review-634.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It used to be the Jazz wore you down with precision. Now they have a new wrinkle, Matthew Petersen says in his Thursday review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns, Bobcats don't get what they need in trade]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-bobcats-don-t-get-what-they-need-in-trade.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns need defense; they got a scorer. The Bobcats need offense; they got a stopper. Charley Rosen doesn't like this trade.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday Review 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-636.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For one quarter, Carmelo Anthony played ball like only one other man ever has. Andrew Ungvari reviews Wednesday's action.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-637.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's difficult to find fault in a team that's 18-3.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-620.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--After a 7-3 start on the road, the Suns have now lost three straight away from home (New Orleans, Dallas and the Lakers). --The Suns lost for only the second time this season when scoring more than 100 points. They had won 11 of the first 12 such games.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-621.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Matt Barnes, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Robin Lopez. Bench -- Guard Goran Dragic, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Louis Amundson. PLAYER NOTES: --F Matt Barn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-12-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-622.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Looking for more firepower from the shooting guard position and more toughness as a team, the Suns traded guard Raja Bell, forward Boris Diaw and guard Sean Singetary to the Charlotte Bobcats for prolific scoring guard Jason Richardson, young forward Jare]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Magic-Suns Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/magic-suns-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With a pair of aging stars apparently on the decline, the Phoenix Suns are off to their worst start in five years.They're hoping a midseason shakeup - headlined by the acquisition of a new weapon - will help.Jason Richardson could be in the Suns' lineup f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday Review 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-624.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For one quarter, Carmelo Anthony played ball like only one other man ever has. Andrew Ungvari reviews Wednesday's action.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-625.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's difficult to find fault in a team that's 18-3.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-626.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal wasn't at Staples Center. Neither were the Lakers, really.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers struggle to win over Shaq-less Suns  2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/lakers-struggle-to-win-over-shaq-less-suns--627.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Lakers battled like crazy to put the short-handed Phoenix Suns away.That's precisely what Kobe Bryant expected they would have to do.Pau Gasol scored 28 points, Bryant had seven of his 18 in the last 6 1/2 minutes, and the Western Conferen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs fight off fatigue, Hawks, in courageous display]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/spurs-fight-off-fatigue-hawks-in-courageous-display.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Through sheer guts, the Spurs found a way to win Wednesday. Charley Rosen says this grit will serve them well going forward.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-612.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Looking for more firepower from the shooting guard position and more toughness as a team, the Suns traded guard Raja Bell, forward Boris Diaw and guard Sean Singetary to the Charlotte Bobcats for prolific scoring guard Jason Richardson, young forward Jare]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-613.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--After a 7-3 start on the road, the Suns have now lost three straight away from home (New Orleans, Dallas and the Lakers). --The Suns lost for only the second time this season when scoring more than 100 points. They had won 11 of the first 12 such games.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-12-11]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-614.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Matt Barnes, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Robin Lopez. Bench -- Guard Goran Dragic, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Louis Amundson. PLAYER NOTES: --F Matt Barn]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers struggle to win over Shaq-less Suns ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/lakers-struggle-to-win-over-shaq-less-suns-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Lakers battled like crazy to put the short-handed Phoenix Suns away.That's precisely what Kobe Bryant expected they would have to do.Pau Gasol scored 28 points, Bryant had seven of his 18 in the last 6 1/2 minutes, and the Western Conferen]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs won despite being off their game]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/spurs-won-despite-being-off-their-game.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Through sheer guts, the Spurs found a way to win Wednesday. Charley Rosen says this grit will serve them well going forward.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online Chatter»The Nuggets Mailbag with Benjamin Hochman It's early, but Billups could join race for MVP ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/online-chatter»the-nuggets-mailbag-with-benjamin-hochman-it-s-early-but-billups-could-join-race-for-mvp-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A Nash-like candidate. George Karl made an early-season MVP argument for Chauncey Billups. What has to happen to improve the case?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Richardson dealt to Suns for Diaw, Bell]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/richardson-dealt-to-suns-for-diaw-bell.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns jettisoned two familiar players to Charlotte, and got the Bobcats' leading scorer in exchange.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA 2008-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-619.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:15:11 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal is not expected to accompany the Phoenix Suns for tonight's game against the Lakers because he will be attending funeral services for his grandmother in Newark, N.J.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-605.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns have won back-to-back games at home for only the second time all season.--The Suns have beaten the Bucks 21 straight times in Phoenix, matching the longest current home winning streak in the NBA. San Antonio has beaten Golden State 21 straight ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-606.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Raja Bell, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Boris Diaw, Forward Matt Barnes, Guard Goran Dragic, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-12-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-607.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With one minute left in the first quarter, Milwaukee's Michael Redd finished off a three-point play with a free throw to pull the Bucks within 32-31. Less than two seconds later, Leandro Barbosa had hauled in a Matt Barnes long pass and dropped the ball i]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Lakers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-lakers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal owned the paint at Staples Center for years, winning three NBA championships during his eight-season tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers.Though his most recent outing offered a reminder that he's still capable of dominating inside, he'll h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 125, Bucks 110]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-125-bucks-110.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This is how the Phoenix Suns' offense was supposed to flow with Shaquille O'Neal.The Suns would run when they could - and when they couldn't, they'd settle into a halfcourt offense and feed Shaq in the post.It went from a work in progress to near perfecti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaq's season best 35 extends streak over Bucks]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/shaq-s-season-best-35-extends-streak-over-bucks.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal scored a season-high 35 points and the Phoenix Suns beat Milwaukee 125-110 on Tuesday night, extending their domination of the Bucks in Arizona.The Suns beat Milwaukee in Phoenix for the 21st straight time, matching the San Antonio Spurs']]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GAME PREVIEW  BUCKS VS. SUNS ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/game-preview-bucks-vs-suns-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[UP NEXT]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-12-09]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-597.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Raja Bell, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Boris Diaw, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Matt Barnes, Guard Goran Dragic, Center ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-12-09]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-598.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's a little puzzling to Suns coach Terry Porter why Grant Hill wasn't able to produce off the bench this season, but he's through fighting it for now. Hill started over Matt Barnes Saturday night against the Jazz, and it sounded as if it might stay that]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-12-09]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-599.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With nine assists Saturday, Steve Nash passed Alvan Adams (4.012) for second place on the Suns' all-time list. Of Nash's 4,017 assists, as a Sun 3,617 of them have come since he returned to Phoenix for the 2004-05 season. --The Suns are now 5-1 against ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pop's tree bears fruit ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/pop-s-tree-bears-fruit-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When Cavaliers coach Mike Brown needs advice, he turns to one person: Gregg Popovich.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bucks-Suns Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/bucks-suns-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Struggling on the road is nothing new to the Milwaukee Bucks - especially in Phoenix.The Bucks try to end a 20-game losing streak at Phoenix on Tuesday when they play the Suns at US Airways Center.Milwaukee (9-13) is 21-74 on the road since the start of t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Tough week leaves Williams limping ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/utah-jazz-tough-week-leaves-williams-limping-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The box score wouldn't have suggested it, as Deron Williams finished with 15 points and 15 assists and played 38 minutes in Saturday's loss to Phoenix, but the scene in the locker room afterward served as a reminder.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers-Celtics still most interesting matchup]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/lakers-celtics-still-most-interesting-matchup.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Forget the rest of the season. Randy Hill already knows he wants to see the Lakers take on the Celtics in the NBA Finals.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stoudemire's 22 points, 20 boards lift Suns to win 2008-12-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/stoudemire-s-22-points-20-boards-lift-suns-to-win-604.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amare Stoudemire was being gracious in saying that all his teammates contributed to Phoenix's victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night that ended the Suns' four-game losing streak.No one produced more than Stoudemire.The power forward had 22 points an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-12-08]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-588.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--With nine assists Saturday, Steve Nash passed Alvan Adams (4.012) for second place on the Suns' all-time list. Of Nash's 4,017 assists, as a Sun 3,617 of them have come since he returned to Phoenix for the 2004-05 season. --The Suns are now 5-1 against ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-12-08]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-589.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Raja Bell, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Boris Diaw, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Matt Barnes, Guard Goran Dragic, Center ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-12-08]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-590.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's a little puzzling to Suns coach Terry Porter why Grant Hill wasn't able to produce off the bench this season, but he's through fighting it for now. Hill started over Matt Barnes Saturday night against the Jazz, and it sounded as if it might stay that]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stoudemire's 22 points, 20 boards lift Suns to win 2008-12-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/stoudemire-s-22-points-20-boards-lift-suns-to-win-591.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amare Stoudemire was being gracious in saying that all his teammates contributed to Phoenix's victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night that ended the Suns' four-game losing streak.No one produced more than Stoudemire.The power forward had 22 points an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA HOT SHOTS ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-hot-shots-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[D'oh Canada]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA TODAY ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-today-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Friday's Stars]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz game at a glance: Suns 106, Jazz 104 ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/utah-jazz-game-at-a-glance-suns-106-jazz-104-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Game 22: Saturday night in Phoenix]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Coming up short again ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/utah-jazz-coming-up-short-again-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX - There's nothing the Jazz can do but resign themselves to playing 21 sets of back-to-back games this season and resolve to win on the second night no matter the schedule, no matter the circumstances.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz: Williams still not 100 percent ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/jazz-williams-still-not-100-percent-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Posted: 6:54 PM- The box score wouldn't have suggested it, as Deron Williams finished with 15 points and 15 assists and played 38 minutes in Saturday's loss to Phoenix, but the scene in the locker room afterward served as a reminder.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stoudemire's 22 points, 20 boards lift Suns to win]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/stoudemire-s-22-points-20-boards-lift-suns-to-win.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amare Stoudemire was being gracious in saying that all his teammates contributed to Phoenix's victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night that ended the Suns' four-game losing streak.No one produced more than Stoudemire.The power forward had 22 points an]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-581.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns have lost four straight games for the first time since their 1-5 start to open the 2006-07 season when Amare Stoudemire was working his way back from microfracture surgery. They rebounded to win 61 games that year. --The Suns are 1-5 on nationa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-582.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Raja Bell, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Grant Hill, Guard Goran Dragic, Forward Boris Diaw, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-583.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Suns lost back-to-back home games over the weekend, coach Terry Porter said he wanted to see the same sense of urgency and effort his team had shown on the road. Then his team left on a two-game road trip -- and proceeded to show neither at eithe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[What the Lakers learned last summer]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/what-the-lakers-learned-last-summer.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Lakers flunked out in the Finals, but Andrew Ungvari says they learned lessons that have made them more formidable.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports on the air ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/sports-on-the-air-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[TELEVISION]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz: Raptors' interim coach starts stint on familiar ground ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/utah-jazz-raptors-interim-coach-starts-stint-on-familiar-ground-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Maybe it was fitting that Jay Triano made his debut as Toronto Raptors coach Friday night in the shadow of John Stockton's retired No. 12 at EnergySolutions Arena.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Utah Jazz game at a glance: Jazz 114, Raptors 87 ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/utah-jazz-game-at-a-glance-jazz-114-raptors-87-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Jazz 114, Raptors 87]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-573.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns have lost four straight games for the first time since their 1-5 start to open the 2006-07 season when Amare Stoudemire was working his way back from microfracture surgery. They rebounded to win 61 games that year. --The Suns are 1-5 on nationa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-574.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Raja Bell, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Grant Hill, Guard Goran Dragic, Forward Boris Diaw, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-575.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Suns lost back-to-back home games over the weekend, coach Terry Porter said he wanted to see the same sense of urgency and effort his team had shown on the road. Then his team left on a two-game road trip -- and proceeded to show neither at eithe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz-Suns Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/jazz-suns-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz have done an admirable job making up for some key injuries this season. The Phoenix Suns don't appear to be adjusting nearly as well to changes within their organization.In the midst of a rocky stretch in Terry Porter's first season as coach]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: Rogers paralyzed by crash]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/report-rogers-paralyzed-by-crash.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Thursday Review 2008-12-06]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/court-awareness-thursday-review-578.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[So the Spurs are on the way down and the Nuggets are on the rise? That sure wasn't the case Thursday, Matthew Petersen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dirk drops 39 on defenseless Suns 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/dirk-drops-39-on-defenseless-suns-579.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dirk Nowitzki matched his season high with 39 points and new starter J.J. Barea provided quite a spark in the fourth quarter, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 112-97 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night.Nowitzki had 37 points through three qua]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-565.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns have lost four straight games for the first time since their 1-5 start to open the 2006-07 season when Amare Stoudemire was working his way back from microfracture surgery. They rebounded to win 61 games that year. --The Suns are 1-5 on nationa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-566.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Raja Bell, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Grant Hill, Guard Goran Dragic, Forward Boris Diaw, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-12-05]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-567.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Suns lost back-to-back home games over the weekend, coach Terry Porter said he wanted to see the same sense of urgency and effort his team had shown on the road. Then his team left on a two-game road trip -- and proceeded to show neither at eithe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mavericks 112, Suns 97]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/mavericks-112-suns-97.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Maybe it was facing buddy Steve Nash. Maybe it was having two point guards in the starting lineup. Maybe it was the way Phoenix kept switching defenders against him without ever finding a stopper.Something put Dirk Nowitzki into quite the scoring mood.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dirk drops 39 on defenseless Suns]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/dirk-drops-39-on-defenseless-suns.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dirk Nowitzki matched his season high with 39 points and new starter J.J. Barea provided quite a spark in the fourth quarter, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 112-97 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night.Nowitzki had 37 points through three qua]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday Review 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-570.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rajon Rondo had a big night. But Chris Paul always has a big night. Andrew Ungvari reviews Wednesday's action.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why points are at more of a premium this season]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/why-points-are-at-more-of-a-premium-this-season.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Points are down, the tempo's slower and defense is the emphasis again in the NBA. Why? Just look who won the title, Randy Hill says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Nash, Shaq doom Suns against Hornets 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/no-nash-shaq-doom-suns-against-hornets-572.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 24 points and 15 assists to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 104-91 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.Peja Stojakovic also scored 24 points, highlighted by his five 3-pointers, and David West added 23 points and 14 rebounds ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-556.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns beat the Kings in Sacramento without Steve Nash, and the Thunder in Oklahoma City without Shaquille O'Neal. But could they beat the Hornets without Nash and O'Neal against the Hornets? Um, no.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-557.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Grant Hill had two steals, leaving him one shy of 1,000 for his career. --The Suns have lost their eight games this season by an average of 12.8 points. --Phoenix is now 1-2 without Steve Nash this season and also 1-2 without Shaquille O'Neal, who sat o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-12-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-558.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Leandro Barbosa, Shooting guard Raja Bell, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Robin Lopez. Bench -- Forward Boris Diaw, Guard Sean Singletary, Forward Matt Barnes, Forward Louis Amundson. PLA]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Mavericks Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-mavericks-preview.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After some initial struggles, the Dallas Mavericks appear to be finding their way in their first season under coach Rick Carlisle.The opposite has been the case for the Phoenix Suns, who have hit a rough patch after an auspicious beginning to Terry Porter]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 104, Suns 91]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/hornets-104-suns-91.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Peja Stojakovic fell backward onto the court, his legs splayed as his feet swung upward almost comically.The quick fadeaway he'd just released swished through, the referee whistled the Suns for a defensive foul and the New Orleans Arena crowd roared.It wa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Nash, Shaq doom Suns against Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/no-nash-shaq-doom-suns-against-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Chris Paul had 24 points and 15 assists to lead the New Orleans Hornets to a 104-91 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.Peja Stojakovic also scored 24 points, highlighted by his five 3-pointers, and David West added 23 points and 14 rebounds ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nash, O'Neal sit out vs. Hornets]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nash-o-neal-sit-out-vs-hornets.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phoenix point guard Steve Nash missed the Suns' game against the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night because of flu-like symptoms.Nash is averaging 15.1 points and 8.1 assists this season after scoring 20 points or more in each of his last three games.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When: Today, 11 a.m.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/hornets-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Hornets VS. Suns]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-12-03]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-547.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Raja Bell, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench ¿ Forward Boris Diaw, Guard Sean Singletary, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Grant Hill, cent]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-12-03]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-548.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The last Nets coach to win a game in Phoenix (March 13, 1993) was Chuck Daly. Since then, Butch Beard, John Calipari, Don Casey and Byron Scott all tried and failed during the 0-14 run at US Airways Center before Lawrence Frank won Sunday. --The Suns lo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-12-03]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-549.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns and the Spurs are the only two NBA teams that have won at least 30 home games in each of the last four seasons. But at this rate, the Suns aren't going to get there this year. After back-to-back home losses to Eastern Conference teams they have d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Hornets Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-hornets-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns have played much better defense this season than they did in 2007-08, though it would hard to tell by watching their last two games.Chris Paul will try to be the third straight star guard to have a big game against the Suns on Wednesday n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sir Charles was right about King James]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/sir-charles-was-right-about-king-james.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With rumors still swirling on the eve of another Knicks-Cavs showdown, Peter Vecsey is siding with Sir Charles over King James.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harris, Nets stun Suns ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/harris-nets-stun-suns-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nets 117]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Around the league Livingston determined to rebound from injury ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/around-the-league-livingston-determined-to-rebound-from-injury-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Around the league Livingston determined]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Around the league - Rose helps send Bulls past Sixers ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/around-the-league-rose-helps-send-bulls-past-sixers-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHILADELPHIA - Derrick Rose seems unfazed by the rigorous NBA schedule.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA Beat  Nash back from 1-game hiatus ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-beat-nash-back-from-1-game-hiatus-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash returned to the Phoenix Suns' starting lineup on Sunday for his team's 117-109 loss to the New Jersey Nets in Phoenix.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-538.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The last Nets coach to win a game in Phoenix (March 13, 1993) was Chuck Daly. Since then, Butch Beard, John Calipari, Don Casey and Byron Scott all tried and failed during the 0-14 run at US Airways Center before Lawrence Frank won Sunday. --The Suns lo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-539.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Raja Bell, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench ¿ Forward Boris Diaw, Guard Sean Singletary, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Grant Hill, cent]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-12-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-540.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns and the Spurs are the only two NBA teams that have won at least 30 home games in each of the last four seasons. But at this rate, the Suns aren't going to get there this year. After back-to-back home losses to Eastern Conference teams they have d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GOING IS GETTING TOUGH FOR HARRIS ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/going-is-getting-tough-for-harris-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SALT LAKE CITY -Think of your typical weekend. Now think of how much you'd enjoy it if you had to swim the Hudson with a Buick engine strapped to your back then sprint over a golf course holding a 3-iron aloft in a lightning storm.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[RISING SUN - D'ANTONI HAD TIM PICKINGS WHEN HE TURNED TO THOMAS ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/rising-sun-d-antoni-had-tim-pickings-when-he-turned-to-thomas-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tim Thomas knows little about what Stephon Marbury is going through. Thomas was in exile during most of the 2005-06 season - a situation that ultimately led to his union with the Suns and Mike D'Antoni.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HARRIS SIZZLES WITH 47 POINTS ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/harris-sizzles-with-47-points-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nets117]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[HARRIS HITS 47 AS NETS SIZZLE ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/harris-hits-47-as-nets-sizzle-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nets117]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thomas knows   how Marbury feels ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/thomas-knows-how-marbury-feels-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the Knicks on the verge of cutting bait with Stephon Marbury, perhaps as soon as today, Tim Thomas won't say he has sympathy for his former and current teammate.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Associated Press]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-530.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns and the Spurs are the only two NBA teams that have won at least 30 home games in each of the last four seasons. But at this rate, the Suns aren't going to get there this year. After back-to-back home losses to Eastern Conference teams they have d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-531.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The last Nets coach to win a game in Phoenix (March 13, 1993) was Chuck Daly. Since then, Butch Beard, John Calipari, Don Casey and Byron Scott all tried and failed during the 0-14 run at US Airways Center before Lawrence Frank won Sunday. --The Suns lo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-12-01]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-532.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Raja Bell, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench ¿ Forward Boris Diaw, Guard Sean Singletary, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Grant Hill, cent]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nets 117, Suns 109]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nets-117-suns-109.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Devin Harris was on the attack and the Phoenix Suns had no defense for him.Harris scored a career-high 47 points, including 21 in the fourth quarter, and the New Jersey Nets ended their 14-game losing streak at Phoenix by rallying to beat the Suns 117-109]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harris' career night carries Nets past Suns ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/harris-career-night-carries-nets-past-suns-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Devin Harris scored a career-high 47 points, including 21 in the fourth quarter, and the New Jersey Nets ended their 14-game losing streak at Phoenix by rallying to beat the Suns 117-109 Sunday night.The Nets had not won at US Airways Center since their f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks fine Marbury $400K ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/knicks-fine-marbury-400k-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New York Knicks needed Stephon Marbury to play, then suspended him a game and docked him nearly $400,000 in salary Friday after claiming he refused. The disgruntled guard insists he never told Coach Mike D'Antoni "no" and plans to appeal. The New York]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA: Insider ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-insider-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[1. L.A. Lakers (13-1)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knicks have completely bungled Marbury situation]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/knicks-have-completely-bungled-marbury-situation.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[How bad have the Knicks bungled the Marbury situation? Peter Vecsey doubts Isiah Thomas could have screwed up this bad.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-521.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Shawn Marion didn't have much room for sentiment during his first game back in Phoenix. He acknowledged a brief standing ovation from Suns' fans before the game, and despite a poor shooting night (5-for-13) he filled up the stat sheet as usual (10 poi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-522.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Sean Singletary, Shooting guard Raja Bell, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Grant Hill, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Boris Diaw, Forward Louis Amundson]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-11-30]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-523.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amare Stoudemire might have felt the Shaquille O'Neal trade coupled with the Terry Porter coaching change would succeed in making him the featured player for the Suns. But a month into the season, Stoudemire still isn't happy and continues to feel underut]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nets-Suns Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nets-suns-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Without Steve Nash on the court, the Phoenix Suns were completely out of sync and suffered an embarrassing home loss.The expected return of Nash should help the Suns get back on track, and a home game against the New Jersey Nets probably won't hurt, eithe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade rises to challenge: Heat star lights up scoreboard for 43 in victory over Suns ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/wade-rises-to-challenge-heat-star-lights-up-scoreboard-for-43-in-victory-over-suns-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nov. 29--PHOENIX -- This wasn't about squaring off with Shaq for the first time since last season's trade.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finish with a flourish: Coleman Collins helped sputtering team take control at end ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/finish-with-a-flourish-coleman-collins-helped-sputtering-team-take-control-at-end-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nov. 29--Coleman Collins' crunch-time performance in the Mad Ants' season-opening win should lead him straight to theNBA if he makes it a habit.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jam posts impressive victory in season-opener ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/jam-posts-impressive-victory-in-season-opener-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nov. 29--LOS ANGELES -- So, Scott Roth, how's that for a start to the season?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Around the league O'Neal awaits Heat in Phoenix ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/around-the-league-o-neal-awaits-heat-in-phoenix-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shawn Marion was a fan favorite in Phoenix for many years, a stalwart of the run-and-gun Suns teams that were perennial playoff contenders.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Around the league Howard powers surging Magic ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/around-the-league-howard-powers-surging-magic-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Washington Wizards were helpless against Dwight Howard.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat 107, Suns 92]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/heat-107-suns-92.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade was on a mission - and it was impossible for the Phoenix Suns to stop him.Wade scored a season-high 43 points, and the Miami Heat beat the Suns 107-92 Friday night in the first matchup between the teams since the Shaquille O'Neal for Shawn Mar]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade's 43 lift Heat over Suns]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/wade-s-43-lift-heat-over-suns.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Dwyane Wade scored a season-high 43 points and the Miami Heat beat the Phoenix Suns 107-92 Friday night in the first matchup between the teams since the Shaquille O'Neal for Shawn Marion blockbuster trade last February.Neither O'Neal nor Marion was much o]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nash out with right thigh injury]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nash-out-with-right-thigh-injury.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Steve Nash sat out Friday night's Phoenix Suns game against the Miami Heat with a bruised right thigh.The two-time league MVP was injured Wednesday when he collided with Minnesota's Kevin Love during the Suns' 110-102 victory.Rookie Sean Singletary replac]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Around the league / Balanced Celtics outlast Warriors ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/around-the-league-/-balanced-celtics-outlast-warriors-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Celtics 119, Warriors 111]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ultimate Mad Ants goal: Win: Coach Jaren Jackson has an experienced, physical team ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/ultimate-mad-ants-goal-win-coach-jaren-jackson-has-an-experienced-physical-team-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nov. 28--Coleman Collins, the next great big-man hope for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, took a look at Memorial Coliseum and started gushing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaq busts out to help Suns win ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/shaq-busts-out-to-help-suns-win-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[MINNEAPOLIS -- The Phoenix Suns found the answer for their peculiar struggles in Minnesota: Shaq. Shaquille O'Neal had 18 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks to help the balanced Phoenix Suns to a 110-102 victory against the Timberwolves, snapping their ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slow offense suits Shaq, but maybe not Suns]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/slow-offense-suits-shaq-but-maybe-not-suns.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He may find the Suns' half-court offense more agreeable, but Shaq's words are more gruff and less accurate lately, Randy Hill says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix steals close win]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-steals-close-win.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Play with energy, passion and purpose? Check.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timberwolves look to avoid second loss to Thunder ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/timberwolves-look-to-avoid-second-loss-to-thunder-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The opponent has an NBA-worst 1-15 record, has lost 13 straight games and already is on its second coach of the season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-11-28]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-503.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Al Jefferson must have Minnesota's games with Phoenix circled on his calendar. After averaging 30.5 points and 15.3 rebounds in four games last year, Jefferson collected 28 points and 17 boards on Wednesday -- including 12 on the offensive glass.  Even ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-11-28]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-504.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Raja Bell, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Guard Sean Singletary, Forward Boris Diaw, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Grant Hill. PLAY]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-11-28]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-505.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns needed some energy after using a lot of gas to pull out a win in Oklahoma City Tuesday, and a fresh Shaquille O'Neal was the perfect tonic. Once again proving ultra-productive when rested, O'Neal produced 18 points, 10 rebounds, three blocks and ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat-Suns Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/heat-suns-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shawn Marion was a fan favorite in Phoenix for many years, a stalwart of the run-and-gun Suns teams that were perennial playoff contenders.But his return to Phoenix will be overshadowed by a 7-foot-1 guy who, well, overshadows just about everything.When M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marion returns to Phoenix, where Shaq awaits Heat]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/marion-returns-to-phoenix-where-shaq-awaits-heat.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shawn Marion was a fan favorite in Phoenix for many years, a stalwart of the run-and-gun Suns teams that were perennial playoff contenders.But his return to Phoenix will be overshadowed by a 7-foot-1 guy who, well, overshadows just about everything.When M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday Review 2008-11-27]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review-508.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Magic won away from home Wednesday, and they weren't alone. Andrew Ungvari says it's an NBA trend this season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[WADE, O'NEAL HAVE GROWN APART ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/wade-o-neal-have-grown-apart-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[They grew into a championship combination. Then they grew apart.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wade on relationship with O'Neal: 'It's been ... a friendly distance' ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/wade-on-relationship-with-o-neal-it-s-been-a-friendly-distance-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nov. 27--PORTLAND, Ore. -- They grew into a championship combination. Then they grew apart.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[No winning streak for Timberwolves, who fall to Phoenix Suns ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/no-winning-streak-for-timberwolves-who-fall-to-phoenix-suns-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Back to the drawing board.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 110, Timberwolves 102]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-110-timberwolves-102.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For all their victories and all their success in recent seasons, the Phoenix Suns had a heck of a time of late in icy Minnesota.With three losses in their last four games at Target Center in mind, Suns coach Terry Porter decided to gas up the Diesel.After]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaq helps Suns solve problems in Minny]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/shaq-helps-suns-solve-problems-in-minny.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns found the answer for their peculiar struggles in Minnesota: Shaq.Shaquille O'Neal had 18 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks to help the balanced Phoenix Suns to a 110-102 victory over the Timberwolves on Wednesday night, snapping their ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Tuesday Review]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/court-awareness-tuesday-review.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Two new coaches were looking for their first wins Tuesday, but only one came through. John Lorge reviews all the action.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The courtship of LeBron has begun]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/the-courtship-of-lebron-has-begun.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Knicks fans adore him, and LeBron loves the Garden. Tuesday's lovefest was the start of a long courtship, Jay Greenberg says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Timberwolves' next goal: back-to-back wins ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/timberwolves-next-goal-back-to-back-wins-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Timberwolves proved they could beat a quality opponent Sunday with a stunning 106-80 road victory over the Detroit Pistons.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New life for an old pro: Shaq revives career ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/new-life-for-an-old-pro-shaq-revives-career-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Now playing tonight at the Ford Center: The Rebirth of Shaquille O'Neal.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wizards top Warriors]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/wizards-top-warriors.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ed Tapscott's debut with the Wizards was successful. Coaching his first game of any sort since a spot on the bench in his daughter's youth league in 1993 Tapscott juggled a few things last night and guided the Wizards to a 124-100 home blowout, breaking a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cavs' James gives Knicks a glimpse as trade rumors swirl, helps down N.Y. ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/cavs-james-gives-knicks-a-glimpse-as-trade-rumors-swirl-helps-down-n-y-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[LeBron James scored 26 points before sitting out the fourth quarter and the Cleveland Cavaliers quickly took a charged-up New York crowd out of the game in a 119-101 victory over the Knicks on Tuesday night.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Kobe misses so many shots]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/why-kobe-misses-so-many-shots.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If Kobe Bryant's such a great shooter, why does he miss 55 percent? Charley Rosen says it's a matter of shot selection.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-11-26]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-485.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:15:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It was a perfect re-creation of the season's first month, reduced to two hours and 13 minutes of basketball that included all the elements that have made the Suns cringe in disgust one minute and offer hope for the road ahead the next. The Suns were downr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-11-26]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-486.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:15:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns held their opponent under 100 points for the ninth time in 15 games and are 8-1 when they do it. --The Suns are 6-2 on the road. Their only two losses have come at Utah and at Chicago, a game they played without Shaquille O'Neal and Matt Barnes]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-11-26]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-487.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:15:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Raja Bell, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Robin Lopez. Bench -- Guard Sean Singletary, Forward Boris Diaw, Forward Grant Hill, Guard Leandro Barbosa; Forward L]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Timberwolves Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-timberwolves-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:15:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Minnesota Timberwolves proved in their last game that they're capable of beating the NBA's elite.The Phoenix Suns, meanwhile, showed they're vulnerable to being upset.The Timberwolves look to build on a big win over one of the NBA's top clubs on Wedne]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 99, Thunder 98]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-99-thunder-98.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:15:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns went back to basics to win without Shaquille O'Neal and spoil Scott Brooks' home debut as the Oklahoma City Thunder's head coach.Nash switched into pre-Shaq mode to guide Phoenix back from a 12-point deficit in the fourth q]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Down 16, Suns rally past Thunder]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/down-16-suns-rally-past-thunder.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:15:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Barnes hit a 3-pointer from the left wing with 25.7 seconds left to complete the Phoenix Suns' fourth-quarter rally and spoil Scott Brooks' home debut as the Oklahoma City Thunder's head coach with a 99-98 victory Tuesday night.The Thunder led throug]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Dream Life of Andrei Kirilenko ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/the-dream-life-of-andrei-kirilenko-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:15:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After two nightmarish years in which his numbers fell and his angst level spiked, the Jazz forward found what he needed to jump-start his sagging career: a seat on the bench]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: McDyess will be a Piston ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/report-mcdyess-will-be-a-piston-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:15:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Antonio McDyess has decided to return to the Detroit Pistons, according to a report by ESPN.com's Chris Sheridan.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NY can lift LeBron to new heights ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/ny-can-lift-lebron-to-new-heights-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:15:20 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[GREENBURGH, N.Y. - When LeBron James takes the court tonight at Madison Square Garden, he'll be thinking about his Q Score. And that's not how many points he can get against the Knicks' Quentin Richardson, who'll be guarding him, but a far more important ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-476.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Maybe it's the Suns training staff's two-a-day workouts on his body, or the yoga classes he's now started taking. But one thing can't be argued: Shaquille O'Neal definitely has more spring in his step these days. The 19-point, 17-rebound effort he had aga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-477.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Shaquille O'Neal's 17 rebounds were one shy of his best as a Sun. He had 18 last season (March 5 at Denver). O'Neal has collected 35 20-plus rebound nights in his career, the last one coming Nov. 12, 2004, against San Antonio. His biggest rebound nigh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-11-25]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-478.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Raja Bell, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Guard Sean Singletary, Forward Boris Diaw, Forward Grant Hill. PLAYER NOTES: --G Leandro B]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Thunder Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-thunder-preview.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The first game of the Scott Brooks era ended with another loss, but Oklahoma City is hoping its improved play on Saturday will start producing some wins.The Thunder look to snap their 11-game losing streak on Tuesday night when they host the Phoenix Suns.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mike Monroe's NBA Beat ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/mike-monroe-s-nba-beat-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[POWER RANKings]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot Topics ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/hot-topics-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Forget what happened on the court the past seven days. It's what happened off the court -- trades with the potential to reshape the future destination of the Larry O'Brien Trophy -- that dominated the hot topics this past week.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2010 can't arrive soon enough ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/2010-can-t-arrive-soon-enough-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For CC Sabathia, the time is now. The Yankees have the money on the table for the pitching ace, and even Sabathia's buddy, Yankees fan LeBron James, said he should take it.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nash rambles]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nash-rambles.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: The Suns' "orchestrating" guard ignites the offense as Shaquille O'Neal easily outmuscles Greg Oden]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's Shaq vs. Odom, er, Oden ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/it-s-shaq-vs-odom-er-oden-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:15:19 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SUMMARY: The veteran center minces no words in describing how he feels about the rookie Blazer]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-11-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-468.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Raja Bell, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Guard Sean Singletary, Forward Boris Diaw, Forward Grant Hill. PLAYER NOTES: --G Leandro B]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-11-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-469.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Maybe it's the Suns training staff's two-a-day workouts on his body, or the yoga classes he's now started taking. But one thing can't be argued: Shaquille O'Neal definitely has more spring in his step these days. The 19-point, 17-rebound effort he had aga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-11-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-470.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Shaquille O'Neal's 17 rebounds were one shy of his best as a Sun. He had 18 last season (March 5 at Denver). O'Neal has collected 35 20-plus rebound nights in his career, the last one coming Nov. 12, 2004, against San Antonio. His biggest rebound nigh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[TOM ENLUND  A new day for Warriors' Morrow ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/tom-enlund-a-new-day-for-warriors-morrow-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Don't think of yourself as any less of a Basketball fan if you hadn't heard of Anthony Morrow before last week. He wasn't exactly a household name.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunder fires Carlesimo, then loses 11th in a row ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/thunder-fires-carlesimo-then-loses-11th-in-a-row-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With the Oklahoma City Thunder off to anNBA-worst 1-12 start, Carlesimo was fired as coach Saturday and replaced on an interim basis by assistant Scott Brooks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA roundup ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nba-roundup-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nets 112, Clippers 95 -- At East Rutherford, N.J., Yi Jianlian scored a season-high 27 points, and Vince Carter added 26 for New Jersey. Devin Harris added 18 points and 10 assists, and Brook Lopez finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Baron Davis had ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 102, Trail Blazers 92]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-102-trail-blazers-92.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The old man showed the kid he still has something left.Shaquille O'Neal had 19 points and 17 rebounds to power the Phoenix Suns to a 102-92 victory over Greg Oden and the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night.O'Neal's performance included a head-first ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[COAST TO COAST ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/coast-to-coast-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[He still has a few moves left in him]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-459.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Maybe it's the Suns training staff's two-a-day workouts on his body, or the yoga classes he's now started taking. But one thing can't be argued: Shaquille O'Neal definitely has more spring in his step these days. The 19-point, 17-rebound effort he had aga]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-460.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--C Shaquille O'Neal's 17 rebounds were one shy of his best as a Sun. He had 18 last season (March 5 at Denver). O'Neal has collected 35 20-plus rebound nights in his career, the last one coming Nov. 12, 2004, against San Antonio. His biggest rebound nigh]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-11-23]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-461.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Raja Bell, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Guard Sean Singletary, Forward Boris Diaw, Forward Grant Hill. PLAYER NOTES: --G Leandro B]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaq powers Suns past Blazers]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/shaq-powers-suns-past-blazers.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The old man showed the kid he still has something left.Shaquille O'Neal had 19 points and 17 rebounds to power the Phoenix Suns to a 102-92 victory over Greg Oden and the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night.O'Neal's performance included a head-first ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaq is ga-ga for La-La land's latest rendition ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/shaq-is-ga-ga-for-la-la-land-s-latest-rendition-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY NIGHT ROUNDUP]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lunch-pail Nuggets pack a punch ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/lunch-pail-nuggets-pack-a-punch-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Not that anyone is keeping score - oh, sure - but Chauncey Billups has meant more to the Nuggets than Allen Iverson has to Detroit.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns go down hard ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-go-down-hard-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[PHOENIX - Kobe Bryant played a below-average game. He's got so much help on this Los Angeles Lakers team, it didn't matter.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[O'Neal buries hatchet in loss]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/o-neal-buries-hatchet-in-loss.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mills is quick to the point ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/mills-is-quick-to-the-point-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[EVEN AFTER ITS impressive 99-85 victory over Fresno State on Monday night/Tuesday morning, we came away with a couple of legitimate questions about the Saint Mary's College Basketball team:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail Blazers-Suns Preview 2008-11-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/trail-blazers-suns-preview-451.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal has accomplished enough in his career that he will go down as one of the best big men ever to play the game. Greg Oden is considered to have that kind of potential.The two centers meet for the first time Saturday night when O'Neal and the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mad Ants return bigger and stronger ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/mad-ants-return-bigger-and-stronger-.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nov. 21--They're older. They're stronger. They're bigger.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-453.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns lost consecutive games for the first time this season. They were the only team in the NBA in 2007-08 that did not lose three consecutive games, something they will try to avoid Saturday against Portland. --The Suns committed 15 turnovers to sev]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-454.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Raja Bell, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Boris Diaw, Guard Sean Singletary, forward Grant Hill, forward Louis Amundson. Gua]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-455.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Showing that he truly considers Phil Jackson "a great guy who always took care of me," Shaquille O'Neal greeted his old coach Thursday with a pregame embrace and a few inaudible whispers in the hallway between the two dressing rooms. When Suns coach Terry]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Thursday review 2008-11-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/court-awareness-thursday-review-456.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns are losing by letting Shaq run the show. See what else Matthew Petersen took from Thursday's games.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe, Lakers get best of Shaq, Suns 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/kobe-lakers-get-best-of-shaq-suns-457.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant scored 24 points and Vladimir Radmanovic made all five of his 3-pointers to lead the Los Angeles Lakers past the Phoenix Suns, 105-92 on Thursday night.Bryant shot only 8-of-23, but the Lakers overwhelmed Phoenix with their depth. Six players ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D'Antoni making a big difference for Knicks 2008-11-21]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/d-antoni-making-a-big-difference-for-knicks-458.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike D'Antoni's move to Manhattan has the Knicks playing faster and the Suns slower. Both might be better off, Randy Hill says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers 105, Suns 92]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/lakers-105-suns-92.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant had a below-average game. He's got so much help on this Los Angeles Lakers team it didn't matter.Bryant scored 24 points, Vladimir Radmanovic made all five of his 3-pointers and a host of others made significant contributions to help the Laker]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kobe, Lakers get best of Shaq, Suns]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/kobe-lakers-get-best-of-shaq-suns.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Kobe Bryant scored 24 points and Vladimir Radmanovic made all five of his 3-pointers to lead the Los Angeles Lakers past the Phoenix Suns, 105-92 on Thursday night.Bryant shot only 8-of-23, but the Lakers overwhelmed Phoenix with their depth. Six players ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-444.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal knew he wouldn't escape totally unscathed fromthe Suns' latest review at the NBA offices. He took the $25,000 finefor "verbal abuse of an official and failure to leave the court in atimely manner" in stride."It's just like a tax. It's not]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-445.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns had a season-low 28 rebounds and were pounded on theglass (47-26) by the Jazz even though Utah played without a centerduring several stretches. The Suns also committed a season-high 28fouls,--The bench was outscored 59-16 and outrebounded 23-8.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-446.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard RajaBell, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Amare Stoudemire,Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Boris Diaw, forward GrantHill, Guard Goran Dragic, Center Robin Lopez, Forward Louis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[D'Antoni making a big difference for Knicks]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/d-antoni-making-a-big-difference-for-knicks.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Mike D'Antoni's move to Manhattan has the Knicks playing faster and the Suns slower. Both might be better off, Randy Hill says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nets no match in LeBron derby, either 2008-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nets-no-match-in-lebron-derby-either-448.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nets fans who watched LeBron James torch their team Tuesday shouldn't count on landing him in 2010, Jay Greenberg says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Has East turned the tables on West? 2008-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/has-east-turned-the-tables-on-west--449.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last year the West feasted on the East. So far this season it's been the opposite. Randy Hill examines this conference power shift.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Monday review 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/court-awareness-monday-review-450.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets (even when they are hurt) have become a defensive force. As for Shaq, he's just become a farce. See what else Thomas Halzack took away from Monday's action.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-434.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal knew he wouldn't escape totally unscathed fromthe Suns' latest review at the NBA offices. He took the $25,000 finefor "verbal abuse of an official and failure to leave the court in atimely manner" in stride."It's just like a tax. It's not]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-435.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns had a season-low 28 rebounds and were pounded on theglass (47-26) by the Jazz even though Utah played without a centerduring several stretches. The Suns also committed a season-high 28fouls,--The bench was outscored 59-16 and outrebounded 23-8.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-11-20]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-436.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard RajaBell, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Amare Stoudemire,Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Boris Diaw, forward GrantHill, Guard Goran Dragic, Center Robin Lopez, Forward Louis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers-Suns Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/lakers-suns-preview.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A report surfaced last week that Shaquille O'Neal might want to end his career with the Los Angeles Lakers. They probably don't have any interest in him right now.His latest reunion with Kobe Bryant and Phil Jackson already made this matchup of the Pacifi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nets no match in LeBron derby, either]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nets-no-match-in-lebron-derby-either.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Nets fans who watched LeBron James torch their team Tuesday shouldn't count on landing him in 2010, Jay Greenberg says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Has East turned the tables on West?]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/has-east-turned-the-tables-on-west-.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Last year the West feasted on the East. So far this season it's been the opposite. Randy Hill examines this conference power shift.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Monday review 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/court-awareness-monday-review-440.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets (even when they are hurt) have become a defensive force. As for Shaq, he's just become a farce. See what else Thomas Halzack took away from Monday's action.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz down Suns to snap three-game losing streak 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/jazz-down-suns-to-snap-three-game-losing-streak-441.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah coach Jerry Sloan was perplexed.After losing three straight at the end of a dismal road trip, the Jazz looked like NBA title contenders back at home.Utah ended a three-game losing streak by beating Phoenix 109-97 on Monday night, outrebounding the Su]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-428.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns had a season-low 28 rebounds and were pounded on theglass (47-26) by the Jazz even though Utah played without a centerduring several stretches. The Suns also committed a season-high 28fouls,--The bench was outscored 59-16 and outrebounded 23-8.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-429.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard RajaBell, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Amare Stoudemire,Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Boris Diaw, forward GrantHill, Guard Goran Dragic, Center Robin Lopez, Forward Louis]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-11-19]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-430.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal knew he wouldn't escape totally unscathed fromthe Suns' latest review at the NBA offices. He took the $25,000 finefor "verbal abuse of an official and failure to leave the court in atimely manner" in stride."It's just like a tax. It's not]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Monday review]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/court-awareness-monday-review.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Rockets (even when they are hurt) have become a defensive force. As for Shaq, he's just become a farce. See what else Thomas Halzack took away from Monday's action.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz down Suns to snap three-game losing streak 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/jazz-down-suns-to-snap-three-game-losing-streak-432.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah coach Jerry Sloan was perplexed.After losing three straight at the end of a dismal road trip, the Jazz looked like NBA title contenders back at home.Utah ended a three-game losing streak by beating Phoenix 109-97 on Monday night, outrebounding the Su]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns overcome Shaq ejection vs. Pistons 2008-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-overcome-shaq-ejection-vs-pistons-433.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amare Stoudemire scored 29 points and grabbed 11 rebounds on his 26th birthday and the Phoenix Suns overcame the second-quarter ejection of Shaquille O'Neal Sunday night to beat the Detroit Pistons 104-86.Steve Nash, back from a one-game suspension for hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-421.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal knew he wouldn't escape totally unscathed from the Suns' latest review at the NBA offices. He took the $25,000 fine for "verbal abuse of an official and failure to leave the court in a timely manner" in stride. "It's just like a tax. It's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-422.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns had a season-low 28 rebounds and were pounded on the glass (47-26) by the Jazz even though Utah played without a center during several stretches. The Suns also committed a season-high 28 fouls, --The bench was outscored 59-16 and outrebounded 2]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-11-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-423.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Raja Bell, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Boris Diaw, forward Grant Hill, Guard Goran Dragic, Center Robin Lopez, Forward Lo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz down Suns to snap three-game losing streak]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/jazz-down-suns-to-snap-three-game-losing-streak.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Utah coach Jerry Sloan was perplexed.After losing three straight at the end of a dismal road trip, the Jazz looked like NBA title contenders back at home.Utah ended a three-game losing streak by beating Phoenix 109-97 on Monday night, outrebounding the Su]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Reviewing Sunday's games]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/court-awareness-reviewing-sunday-s-games.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaq got the boot for a flagrant foul, but the Suns were just fine without him. Erick Blasco reviews all of Sunday's action.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns overcome Shaq ejection vs. Pistons 2008-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-overcome-shaq-ejection-vs-pistons-426.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amare Stoudemire scored 29 points and grabbed 11 rebounds on his 26th birthday and the Phoenix Suns overcame the second-quarter ejection of Shaquille O'Neal Sunday night to beat the Detroit Pistons 104-86.Steve Nash, back from a one-game suspension for hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaq thrown out for flagrant foul 2008-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/shaq-thrown-out-for-flagrant-foul-427.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal was ejected from Sunday night's game between the Phoenix Suns and Detroit Pistons for a flagrant foul.The call came with 5:19 left in the second quarter when Rodney Stuckey went up for a layup and O'Neal sent the Pistons' player chest-fir]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-412.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Raja Bell, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Boris Diaw, Guard Goran Dragic, Guard Sean Singletary, Forward Louis Amundson, Cent]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-413.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Steve Nash back from his one-game suspension and Matt Barnes completing his two-game sentence Sunday night, the Suns might have a new worry after Shaquille O'Neal's Flagrant 2 foul on Detroit's Rodney Stuckey and ejection in the second quarter of Sun]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-11-17]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-414.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns are the first Western Conference team to reach eight wins this season, and the third team in the league (Boston, Cleveland). --The Suns are a perfect 7-0 when scoring at least 100 points this season. --Allen Iverson's scoring average of 27.7 po]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Jazz Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-jazz-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Utah Jazz spent their latest game missing three of their most important players, and those absences showed in their third straight loss. The Phoenix Suns lost their future Hall of Famer a quarter into their latest game, but they kept right on rolling.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs beat Kings for 2nd straight win]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/spurs-beat-kings-for-2nd-straight-win.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Michael Finley scored 21 points and Tim Duncan had 20, including two key baskets in the final minute, in the San Antonio Spurs' 90-88 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night.Duncan's short jumper tied it with 49 seconds left and his bank shot of]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 104, Pistons 86]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-104-pistons-86.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal made an early exit from Amare Stoudemire's 26th birthday party.Stoudemire and the rest of the already short-handed Phoenix Suns did just fine without him Sunday night.Stoudemire had 29 points and 11 rebounds and the Suns overcame O'Neal's]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns overcome Shaq ejection vs. Pistons]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-overcome-shaq-ejection-vs-pistons.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amare Stoudemire scored 29 points and grabbed 11 rebounds on his 26th birthday and the Phoenix Suns overcame the second-quarter ejection of Shaquille O'Neal Sunday night to beat the Detroit Pistons 104-86.Steve Nash, back from a one-game suspension for hi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaq thrown out for flagrant foul]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/shaq-thrown-out-for-flagrant-foul.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal was ejected from Sunday night's game between the Phoenix Suns and Detroit Pistons for a flagrant foul.The call came with 5:19 left in the second quarter when Rodney Stuckey went up for a layup and O'Neal sent the Pistons' player chest-fir]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lopez looking like a keeper so far]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/lopez-looking-like-a-keeper-so-far.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Brook Lopez's first start caught Peter Vecsey's eye. And the GMs who passed up on the Stanford star probably noticed too.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-406.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Goran Dragic, Shooting guard Raja Bell, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Boris Diaw, Guard Sean Singletary, Forward Louis Amundson. PLAYER NOTES: --C Shaq]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-407.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns won for the first time this season without scoring at least 100 points. They were 6-0 when reaching 100 this season and 0-3 when they didn't. --Phoenix is 5-1 on the road this season with the only loss coming at Chicago (100-83) when they playe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-11-16]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-408.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns were a nine-man team Friday after Matt Barnes and Steve Nash were both suspended a day after Leandro Barbosa left the team bound for Brazil after the death of his mother. The NBA suspended Barnes for two games and Nash one for their roles in the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pistons-Suns Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/pistons-suns-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Allen Iverson's first week as a member of the Detroit Pistons didn't go well. The second one has been pretty outstanding.Iverson and the Pistons, coming off a win over what had been the league's last unbeaten team, can complete a perfect four-game road tr]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Short-handed Suns edge Kings in OT 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/short-handed-suns-edge-kings-in-ot-410.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal tied a season high with 29 points and had 13 rebounds and six assists Friday night to help the short-handed Phoenix Suns beat the Sacramento Kings 97-95 in overtime Friday night.Amare Stoudemire was the star in overtime for the Suns. He h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nash, Alston, Barnes suspended for fight 2008-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nash-alston-barnes-suspended-for-fight-411.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA has suspended Steve Nash and Matt Barnes of Phoenix and Rafer Alston of Houston for their roles in a fight.Alston and Barnes were suspended for two games without pay and Nash for one. The league also fined Shaquille O'Neal $35,000 and Tracy McGrad]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-397.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns won for the first time this season without scoring at least 100 points. They were 6-0 when reaching 100 this season and 0-3 when they didn't. --Phoenix is 5-1 on the road this season with the only loss coming at Chicago (100-83) when they playe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-398.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Goran Dragic, Shooting guard Raja Bell, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Boris Diaw, Guard Sean Singletary, Forward Louis Amundson.  PLAYER NOTES: --C Sha]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-11-15]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-399.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns were a nine-man team Friday after Matt Barnes and Steve Nash were both suspended a day after Leandro Barbosa left the team bound for Brazil after the death of his mother. The NBA suspended Barnes for two games and Nash one for their roles in the ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 97, Kings 95, OT]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-97-kings-95-ot.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Often a villain in past years when visiting Arco Arena with the Los Angeles Lakers, aging Shaquille O'Neal played that role once again Friday night for the Phoenix Suns.Looking like the Shaq of old, O'Neal tied a season high with 29 points and had 13 rebo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Short-handed Suns edge Kings in OT]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/short-handed-suns-edge-kings-in-ot.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal tied a season high with 29 points and had 13 rebounds and six assists Friday night to help the short-handed Phoenix Suns beat the Sacramento Kings 97-95 in overtime Friday night.Amare Stoudemire was the star in overtime for the Suns. He h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nash, Alston, Barnes suspended for fight]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nash-alston-barnes-suspended-for-fight.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA has suspended Steve Nash and Matt Barnes of Phoenix and Rafer Alston of Houston for their roles in a fight.Alston and Barnes were suspended for two games without pay and Nash for one. The league also fined Shaquille O'Neal $35,000 and Tracy McGrad]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nash, Alston, Barnes suspended for fight 2008-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nash-alston-barnes-suspended-for-fight-403.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA has suspended Steve Nash and Matt Barnes of Phoenix and Rafer Alston of Houston for their roles in a fight.Alston and Barnes were suspended for two games without pay and Nash for one. The league also fined Shaquille O'Neal $35,000 and Tracy McGrad]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns G Barbosa heads to Brazil after mother dies]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-g-barbosa-heads-to-brazil-after-mother-dies.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns guard Leandro Barbosa returned to Brazil after his mother died.He flew to his hometown of Sao Paulo late Thursday after learning of the death of his mother, Ivete Barbosa. Team officials are not sure when Barbosa will return.His mother had be]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Thursday review 2008-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/court-awareness-thursday-review-405.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After watching another LeBron vs. Carmelo showdown, Matthew Petersen says it's time to quit comparing the two.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-390.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal entered an exclusive group Wednesday with a slam dunk late in the fourth quarter, passing John Havlicek to become the 10th all-time leading scorer in NBA history. O'Neal finished the game with 18 points and 26,402 points in his career, pu]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-391.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns, who came into the game with an NBA-best .515 field goal percentage, shot a season-low .376 on Thursday. That was their worst shooting night since a .361 effort against Utah on Jan. 10 of last season, when three Suns starters (Steve Nash, Grant]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-11-14]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-392.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Raja Bell, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Center Robin Lopez, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Guard Goran Dragic, Forward Grant Hill, Forward]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Kings Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-kings-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A hot-shooting start to the season made it seem that the Phoenix Suns might not be so different under new coach Terry Porter.The offense has since cooled off considerably, and so have the Suns.They'll look to put a lot more points on the board Friday by t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Wednesday review]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/court-awareness-wednesday-review.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[We should be talking about Shaq's historic night, but a silly fight stole the show, says Andrew Ungvari in his Wednesday review.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skirmish leads to two ejections; Rockets win 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/skirmish-leads-to-two-ejections-rockets-win-395.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston's Rafer Alston and Matt Barnes of Phoenix were ejected, and three other players drew technical fouls Wednesday night in a third-quarter skirmish between the Rockets and the Suns.What was mostly a shoving match broke out just after Tracy McGrady's ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't be fooled, Jazz still hitting high notes 2008-11-13]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/don-t-be-fooled-jazz-still-hitting-high-notes-396.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Don't be fooled. Under bandleader Jerry Sloan, the Jazz are still hitting all the high notes &#151; just like they always do, Mike Kahn says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets 94, Suns 82]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/rockets-94-suns-82.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Tracy McGrady shot out of slump and Shaquille O'Neal shoved his way up the NBA career scoring list.And there was a fracas in the waning seconds of the third quarter that resulted in two ejections and seven technical fouls.One-sided victories seldom have a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skirmish leads to two ejections; Rockets win]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/skirmish-leads-to-two-ejections-rockets-win.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Houston's Rafer Alston and Matt Barnes of Phoenix were ejected, and three other players drew technical fouls Wednesday night in a third-quarter skirmish between the Rockets and the Suns.What was mostly a shoving match broke out just after Tracy McGrady's ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't be fooled, Jazz still hitting high notes]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/don-t-be-fooled-jazz-still-hitting-high-notes.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Don't be fooled. Under bandleader Jerry Sloan, the Jazz are still hitting all the high notes &#151; just like they always do, Mike Kahn says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-386.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Raja Bell, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Boris Diaw, Guard Goran Dragic, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Center Robin Lopez. PLAYER ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-387.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Barnes and Raja Bell were ready for duty Monday after becoming fathers -- Barnes for the first time with twins, Bell with a boy for the second time -- a few weeks ahead of schedule. Barnes left the team from Indiana on Wednesday night, getting to the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-388.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns averaged 128.7 points in four games against Memphis last year. Only Toronto (129.0 in two games game) allowed more average points to Phoenix. But the Suns managed only 107 points this time, shooting 48.7 percent and missing 13 of 21 3-pointers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Monday's action 2008-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/court-awareness-monday-s-action-389.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Pierce ended his shooting slump in a big way. He was one of many stars catching fire Monday night, Thomas Halzack says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-378.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Raja Bell, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Boris Diaw, Guard Goran Dragic, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Center Robin Lopez. PLAYER ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-379.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Barnes and Raja Bell were ready for duty Monday after becoming fathers -- Barnes for the first time with twins, Bell with a boy for the second time -- a few weeks ahead of schedule. Barnes left the team from Indiana on Wednesday night, getting to the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-11-12]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-380.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns averaged 128.7 points in four games against Memphis last year. Only Toronto (129.0 in two games game) allowed more average points to Phoenix. But the Suns managed only 107 points this time, shooting 48.7 percent and missing 13 of 21 3-pointers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockets-Suns Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/rockets-suns-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Though the architect of their high-scoring ways left over the summer, the Phoenix Suns are doing a fine job living up to their reputation as one of the NBA's best offensive teams.The Houston Rockets, on the other hand, haven't delivered on their billing a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Monday's action]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/court-awareness-monday-s-action.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:15:15 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Paul Pierce ended his shooting slump in a big way. He was one of many stars catching fire Monday night, Thomas Halzack says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-372.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Barnes and Raja Bell were ready for duty Monday after becoming fathers -- Barnes for the first time with twins, Bell with a boy for the second time -- a few weeks ahead of schedule. Barnes left the team from Indiana on Wednesday night, getting to the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-373.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns averaged 128.7 points in four games against Memphis last year. Only Toronto (129.0 in two games game) allowed more average points to Phoenix. But the Suns managed only 107 points this time, shooting 48.7 percent and missing 13 of 21 3-pointers.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-11-11]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-374.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Raja Bell, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Boris Diaw, Guard Goran Dragic, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Center Robin Lopez. PLAYER ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 107, Grizzlies 102]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-107-grizzlies-102.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rookie O.J. Mayo did all he could to rally Memphis in the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Suns. Unfortunately, the Grizzlies had no answer for Leandro Barbosa.Mayo had 19 of his game-high 33 points in the final period, but the victory went to the fifth]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barbosa sparks Suns over Mayo, Grizzlies]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/barbosa-sparks-suns-over-mayo-grizzlies.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rookie O.J. Mayo did all he could to rally Memphis in the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Suns. Unfortunately, the Grizzlies had no answer for Leandro Barbosa.Mayo had 19 of his game-high 33 points in the final period, but the victory went to the fifth]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barbosa sparks Suns past Mayo, Grizzlies]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/barbosa-sparks-suns-past-mayo-grizzlies.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Rookie O.J. Mayo did all he could to rally Memphis in the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Suns. Unfortunately, the Grizzlies had no answer for Leandro Barbosa.Mayo had 19 of his game-high 33 points in the final period, but the victory went to the fifth]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-366.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns have won 31 of the last 35 meetings with the Bucks. --The Suns are 2-1 in the second of back-to-back games this season. They were 9-8 in such games last season. --At 5-2, Terry Porter matches the best start by a Suns coach in franchise history.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-367.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Raja Bell, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Guard Goran Dragic, center Robin Lopez, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Boris Diaw, Center L]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-11-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-368.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Point guard Steve Nash doesn't think the Suns are running enough. Coach Terry Porter agrees. But the reasons why it's happening are where the fork in the road appears. Nash believes the Suns have become too reliant on their inside game -- however potent -]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzlies-Suns Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/grizzlies-suns-preview.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[No team has averaged more points than the Phoenix Suns since the 2002-03 season, a fact that former Suns assistant Marc Iavaroni is well aware of.Since Iavaroni took over the Memphis Grizzlies last season, he's had a different - and decidedly unpleasant -]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaq provides lift in Suns' win over Bucks 2008-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/shaq-provides-lift-in-suns-win-over-bucks-370.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal had 29 points and 11 rebounds in his return from a one-game break, leading the Phoenix Suns to a 104-96 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.O'Neal was 12-of-16 from the field a night after skipping a game in Chicago as part]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls stymie Shaq-less Suns 2008-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/bulls-stymie-shaq-less-suns-371.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reserve Ben Gordon scored 23 points, rookie Derrick Rose had 18 points, six assists and several dazzling plays, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Phoenix Suns 100-83 on Friday night.The Suns played without Shaquille O'Neal, who got the night off as part of a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-360.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Raja Bell, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Guard Goran Dragic, center Robin Lopez, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Boris Diaw, Center L]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-361.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Point guard Steve Nash doesn't think the Suns are running enough. Coach Terry Porter agrees. But the reasons why it's happening are where the fork in the road appears. Nash believes the Suns have become too reliant on their inside game -- however potent -]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-11-09]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-362.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns have won 31 of the last 35 meetings with the Bucks. --The Suns are 2-1 in the second of back-to-back games this season. They were 9-8 in such games last season. --At 5-2, Terry Porter matches the best start by a Suns coach in franchise history.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 104, Bucks 96]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-104-bucks-96.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If Shaquille O'Neal wants time off, it's just fine with Phoenix Suns coach Terry Porter.O'Neal had 29 points and 11 rebounds in his return from a one-game break, leading the Phoenix Suns to a 104-96 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.O'Nea]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaq provides lift in Suns' win over Bucks]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/shaq-provides-lift-in-suns-win-over-bucks.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Shaquille O'Neal had 29 points and 11 rebounds in his return from a one-game break, leading the Phoenix Suns to a 104-96 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.O'Neal was 12-of-16 from the field a night after skipping a game in Chicago as part]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls stymie Shaq-less Suns 2008-11-08]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/bulls-stymie-shaq-less-suns-365.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reserve Ben Gordon scored 23 points, rookie Derrick Rose had 18 points, six assists and several dazzling plays, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Phoenix Suns 100-83 on Friday night.The Suns played without Shaquille O'Neal, who got the night off as part of a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Bucks Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-bucks-preview.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[It's safe to say Phoenix Suns coach Terry Porter can expect a big ovation Saturday night.Porter returns to his hometown to face the team that gave him his first head coaching job as the Suns take on the Milwaukee Bucks, who may be without leading scorer M]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls 100, Suns 83]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/bulls-100-suns-83.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ben Gordon issued a warning to the rest of the NBA after teammate Derrick Rose showed off a dizzying array of moves Friday night - the talented rookie is only going to get better.Rose had 18 points and six assists and Gordon scored 23 in the Chicago Bulls]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls stymie Shaq-less Suns]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/bulls-stymie-shaq-less-suns.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reserve Ben Gordon scored 23 points, rookie Derrick Rose had 18 points, six assists and several dazzling plays, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Phoenix Suns 100-83 on Friday night.The Suns played without Shaquille O'Neal, who got the night off as part of a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaq gets night off against the Bulls]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/shaq-gets-night-off-against-the-bulls.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O'Neal got the night off against the Chicago Bulls on Friday night, part of a plan to rest him periodically throughout the season."The thought process, in some of our back-to-backs is try to give him some kind of rest," Suns ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Thursday review]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/court-awareness-thursday-review.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blazers and Rockets packed more excitement in 1.7 seconds than the rest of the game combined, says Matthew Petersen.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-356.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Apparently, F Amare Stoudemire likes playing in Indiana. Last year, he had 42 points and 13 rebounds in a 121-117 Suns win, accounting for two of his 13 career 40-point efforts. --The Suns have outrebounded their opponents in each of the first five game]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-357.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Raja Bell, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Guard Goran Dragic, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Boris Diaw, Center Louis Amundson. PLAYE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-358.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[An hour before game time, Shaquille O'Neal was in the midst of an off-day workout in the Conseco Fieldhouse weight room and Matt Barnes was getting his ankles taped for a game. Then an urgent phone call from the Bay Area and everything changed. Within min]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Stats galore 2008-11-07]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/court-awareness-stats-galore-359.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[That's what we got Wednesday night, and not just from the guy whose nickname is STAT. Andrew Ungvari has all the highlights.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Bulls Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-bulls-preview.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Because the Phoenix Suns have one of the NBA's oldest starting lineups and are playing their first season under a new coach, their streak of four straight 50-win seasons appeared to be in jeopardy.With Amare Stoudemire still in his prime, however, Phoenix]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Stats galore]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/court-awareness-stats-galore.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[That's what we got Wednesday night, and not just from the guy whose nickname is STAT. Andrew Ungvari has all the highlights.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who's the real deal so far?]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/who-s-the-real-deal-so-far-.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Who's for real? Who's a mess? And who just needs a little patience? Randy Hill has all the answers after the first week.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-347.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Raja Bell, Small forward Grant Hill, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Guard Goran Dragic, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward Boris Diaw, Center Louis Amundson. PLAYE]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-348.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[An hour before game time, Shaquille O'Neal was in the midst of an off-day workout in the Conseco Fieldhouse weight room and Matt Barnes was getting his ankles taped for a game. Then an urgent phone call from the Bay Area and everything changed. Within min]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-349.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Apparently, F Amare Stoudemire likes playing in Indiana. Last year, he had 42 points and 13 rebounds in a 121-117 Suns win, accounting for two of his 13 career 40-point efforts. --The Suns have outrebounded their opponents in each of the first five game]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stoudemire, Suns overpower Pacers 2008-11-06]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/stoudemire-suns-overpower-pacers-350.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amare Stoudemire scored 49 points, falling a point short of his career high in the Phoenix Suns' 113-103 victory over Indiana on Wednesday night.Stoudemire was 17-for-21 from the field, made 15 free throws without a miss and had 11 rebounds, six assists a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 113, Pacers 103]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-113-pacers-103.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amare Stoudemire thought he had a career scoring high locked up when he made two free throws in the closing minutes against the Indiana Pacers.Turns out, a scoring error took it away. The Phoenix Suns' power forward accidentally was credited with a dunk b]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stoudemire, Suns overpower Pacers]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/stoudemire-suns-overpower-pacers.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amare Stoudemire scored 49 points, falling a point short of his career high in the Phoenix Suns' 113-103 victory over Indiana on Wednesday night.Stoudemire was 17-for-21 from the field, made 15 free throws without a miss and had 11 rebounds, six assists a]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Recapping Tuesday's action]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/court-awareness-recapping-tuesday-s-action.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Maybe you were too busy to catch the first Brook vs. Robin Lopez showdown. John Lorge recalls the historic event for you.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-340.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns got exactly the kind of win they wanted Tuesday against the Nets. They led by as many as 31 points and were able to rest all their starters for most of the fourth quarter. Phoenix has another game in Indiana on Wednesday, one of 19 sets of back-t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-341.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns' 12-for-18 shooting (66.7 percent) from 3-point range Tuesday was the best against New Jersey since Denver was 10-for-14 on April 14, 1999 (minimum 10 attempts).  --Phoenix made 13 of 14 shots in the second quarter. Boris Diaw had the only miss]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-342.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Raja Bell, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench ¿ Guard Goran Dragic, center Robin Lopez, Forward Grant Hill, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns' shooters heat up to rout Nets  2008-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-shooters-heat-up-to-rout-nets--343.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Raja Bell hit all six of his 3-pointers and scored 22 points, and the Phoenix Suns shot 63 percent from the field in beating the New Jersey Nets 114-86 on Tuesday night.Steve Nash added 12 points and 11 assists, Shaquille O'Neal had 18 points and six rebo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-329.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:15:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns got exactly the kind of win they wanted Tuesday against the Nets. They led by as many as 31 points and were able to rest all their starters for most of the fourth quarter. Phoenix has another game in Indiana on Wednesday, one of 19 sets of back-t]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-330.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:15:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns' 12-for-18 shooting (66.7 percent) from 3-point range Tuesday was the best against New Jersey since Denver was 10-for-14 on April 14, 1999 (minimum 10 attempts).  --Phoenix made 13 of 14 shots in the second quarter. Boris Diaw had the only miss]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-11-05]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-331.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:15:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Raja Bell, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench ¿ Guard Goran Dragic, center Robin Lopez, Forward Grant Hill, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Forward]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Pacers Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-pacers-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:15:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns began a four-game road trip with a dominating effort on Tuesday night, and they've played well on the road during their solid start.But the Indiana Pacers have already proved that Conseco Fieldhouse may be a tough place for visitors to wi]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 114, Nets 86]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-114-nets-86.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:15:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Raja Bell was hitting from the outside. Shaquille O'Neal and Amare Stoudemire dominated inside. Steve Nash was Steve Nash, setting up others and scoring when needed.It was almost a perfect game for Phoenix, and the New Jersey Nets never had chance once th]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns' shooters heat up to rout Nets ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-shooters-heat-up-to-rout-nets-.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:15:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Raja Bell hit all six of his 3-pointers and scored 22 points, and the Phoenix Suns shot 63 percent from the field in beating the New Jersey Nets 114-86 on Tuesday night.Steve Nash added 12 points and 11 assists, Shaquille O'Neal had 18 points and six rebo]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns' Tucker has knee surgery, out about 4 weeks]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-tucker-has-knee-surgery-out-about-4-weeks.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:15:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns swingman Alando Tucker had arthroscopic knee surgery Tuesday and is expected to be sidelined about four weeks.Team physician Thomas Carter removed loose material from his left kneecap, the Suns said.Tucker, in his second season, has not been ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nothing but Nets? Nets have a lot of nothing]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nothing-but-nets-nets-have-a-lot-of-nothing.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:15:26 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Are the Nets as bad as they looked in Tuesday's loss to the Suns? Charley Rosen breaks down a team with broken parts.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-323.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 04:16:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With his bench struggling and two off days before his team starts an Eastern road swing, Suns coach Terry Porter allowed his starters to play the first 10 minutes together Saturday against Portland. The quintet rewarded him with a sharp effort and a doubl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-324.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 04:16:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Saturday was the beginning of a six-game stretch against teams that the Suns finished a combined 16-0 against last season. Phoenix swept the season series from Portland (3-0), New Jersey (2-0), Indiana (2-0), Milwaukee (2-0) and Memphis (3-0) last seaso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-11-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-325.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 04:16:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Raja Bell, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. 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Mike Kahn says that flaw could really ruin his legacy.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-317.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Raja Bell, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. Bench -- Forward Boris Diaw, Forward Grant Hill, Guard Goran Dragic, Guard Leandro Barbosa, Center ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-318.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With his bench struggling and two off days before his team starts an Eastern road swing, Suns coach Terry Porter allowed his starters to play the first 10 minutes together Saturday against Portland. The quintet rewarded him with a sharp effort and a doubl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-11-03]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-319.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Saturday was the beginning of a six-game stretch against teams that the Suns finished a combined 16-0 against last season. 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Mike Kahn says that flaw could really ruin his legacy.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul leads Hornets past Suns 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/paul-leads-hornets-past-suns-322.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A new coach and a new style didn't change the result for the Phoenix Suns against New Orleans.The Hornets won, just as they did all four times the teams met last season.Chris Paul had 20 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds and New Orleans held off a ral]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-310.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With his bench struggling and two off days before his team starts an Eastern road swing, Suns coach Terry Porter allowed his starters to play the first 10 minutes together Saturday against Portland. The quintet rewarded him with a sharp effort and a doubl]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-311.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Saturday was the beginning of a six-game stretch against teams that the Suns finished a combined 16-0 against last season. Phoenix swept the season series from Portland (3-0), New Jersey (2-0), Indiana (2-0), Milwaukee (2-0) and Memphis (3-0) last seaso]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-11-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-312.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[ROTATION: Starters -- Point guard Steve Nash, Shooting guard Raja Bell, Small forward Matt Barnes, Power forward Amare Stoudemire, Center Shaquille O'Neal. 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Mike Kahn says that flaw could really ruin his legacy.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets 108, Suns 95]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/hornets-108-suns-95.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A new coach and a new style didn't change the result for the Phoenix Suns against New Orleans.The Hornets won, just as they did all four times the teams met last season.Chris Paul had 20 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds and New Orleans held off a ral]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Court Awareness: Breaking down Thursday]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/court-awareness-breaking-down-thursday.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A 3-pointer over the backboard. A blown layup. Matthew Peterson saw plenty of lowlights from Dallas' missing link Thursday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul leads Hornets past Suns 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/paul-leads-hornets-past-suns-308.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A new coach and a new style didn't change the result for the Phoenix Suns against New Orleans.The Hornets won, just as they did all four times the teams met last season.Chris Paul had 20 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds and New Orleans held off a ral]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't be so quick to write off Suns 2008-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/don-t-be-so-quick-to-write-off-suns-309.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After watching the Suns hold off the Spurs, Mike Kahn wonders if everyone has written off Steve Nash and Co. too early.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-293.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--The Suns were whistled for three technical fouls in the first half (Amare Stoudemire, coach Terry Porter and Steve Nash). 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But the Suns' second unit, which played to mixed reviews in the opening-night win over San Antonio, took a step backward as well with]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paul leads Hornets past Suns]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/paul-leads-hornets-past-suns.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A new coach and a new style didn't change the result for the Phoenix Suns against New Orleans.The Hornets won, just as they did all four times the teams met last season.Chris Paul had 20 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds and New Orleans held off a ral]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't be so quick to write off Suns]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/don-t-be-so-quick-to-write-off-suns.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[After watching the Suns hold off the Spurs, Mike Kahn wonders if everyone has written off Steve Nash and Co. too early.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Same old Suns remain over-reliant on Nash 2008-10-31]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/same-old-suns-remain-over-reliant-on-nash-298.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite edging the Spurs in Terry Porter's debut, Charley Rosen says defense remains optional for Amare and the Suns.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs miss Ginobili in opener vs. Suns 2008-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/spurs-miss-ginobili-in-opener-vs-suns-299.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amare Stoudemire scored 22 points and four other Phoenix players scored in double figures to help the Suns beat the San Antonio Spurs 103-98 in the regular-season opener for both teams Wednesday night, giving Terry Porter a victory in his coaching debut.T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Spurs Preview 2008-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-spurs-preview-300.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The days of seven seconds and shoot have set on the Phoenix Suns.But after last season's first-round playoff exit to Wednesday night's season-opening opponent - the San Antonio Spurs - a change in philosophy might be the best thing for them.With Mike D'An]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-10-30]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-285.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Count San Antonio's Tim Duncan as those impressed with the newfangled Suns. 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The league office wants attractive and, in some cases, combative matchups to, well, spur early inter]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornets-Suns Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/hornets-suns-preview.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The New Orleans Hornets burst onto the Western Conference scene last year, winning 56 games and serving notice that behind star point guard Chris Paul, they plan on contending for years to come.Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns certainly got the message.A n]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Same old Suns remain over-reliant on Nash]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/same-old-suns-remain-over-reliant-on-nash.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Despite edging the Spurs in Terry Porter's debut, Charley Rosen says defense remains optional for Amare and the Suns.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 103, Spurs 98]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-103-spurs-98.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amare Stoudemire patiently waited until the fourth quarter before taking over and giving Terry Porter a win in his coaching debut.Stoudemire scored 22 points - 11 coming on 5-of-5 shooting in the fourth quarter - and four other Phoenix players scored in d]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs miss Ginobili in opener vs. Suns]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/spurs-miss-ginobili-in-opener-vs-suns.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amare Stoudemire scored 22 points and four other Phoenix players scored in double figures to help the Suns beat the San Antonio Spurs 103-98 in the regular-season opener for both teams Wednesday night, giving Terry Porter a victory in his coaching debut.T]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Spurs Preview 2008-10-29]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-spurs-preview-292.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The days of seven seconds and shoot have set on the Phoenix Suns.But after last season's first-round playoff exit to Wednesday night's season-opening opponent - the San Antonio Spurs - a change in philosophy might be the best thing for them.With Mike D'An]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns-Spurs Preview]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-spurs-preview.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The days of seven seconds and shoot have set on the Phoenix Suns.But after last season's first-round playoff exit to Wednesday night's season-opening opponent - the San Antonio Spurs - a change in philosophy might be the best thing for them.With Mike D'An]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do foreign players care enough to win? 2008-10-27]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/do-foreign-players-care-enough-to-win--280.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Are most foreign players really interested in an NBA title? Greg Boeck says a lot of people think they prefer gold.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who made the right move this summer? 2008-10-27]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/who-made-the-right-move-this-summer--281.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[About 50 veteran players are playing for a new team this season. Charley Rosen looks at the good &#151; and bad &#151; offseason changes.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-282.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the NBA preseason is designed to be a dress rehearsal of the regular season, the Suns have likely been shown a reasonable facsimile of what lies ahead over the last month. The Suns had at least two of their rotation players missing from each of their f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-283.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coach Terry Porter said he wants rookie C Robin Lopez to remain aggressive and establish a defense and shot-blocking a presence inside, but the struggle adjusting to the NBA game continues. In his seventh preseason game, Lopez picked up three fouls in h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-284.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns haven't had much continuity in camp. 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Greg Boeck says a lot of people think they prefer gold.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lakers-Celtics would be nice, but not necessary]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/lakers-celtics-would-be-nice-but-not-necessary.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA will take all the Lakers-Celtics it can get. But Randy Hill says the league doesn't need the rivalry as much as it thinks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who made the right move this summer? 2008-10-27]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/who-made-the-right-move-this-summer--275.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[About 50 veteran players are playing for a new team this season. Charley Rosen looks at the good &#151; and bad &#151; offseason changes.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-276.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the NBA preseason is designed to be a dress rehearsal of the regular season, the Suns have likely been shown a reasonable facsimile of what lies ahead over the last month. The Suns had at least two of their rotation players missing from each of their f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-277.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coach Terry Porter said he wants rookie C Robin Lopez to remain aggressive and establish a defense and shot-blocking a presence inside, but the struggle adjusting to the NBA game continues. In his seventh preseason game, Lopez picked up three fouls in h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-278.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns haven't had much continuity in camp. With both F Amare Stoudemire and G Leandro Barbosa missing the first two weeks and needing a third to get back in shape, coach Terry Porter hasn't had a full deck to work with. The interesting battle in the st]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who made the right move this summer?]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/who-made-the-right-move-this-summer-.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[About 50 veteran players are playing for a new team this season. Charley Rosen looks at the good &#151; and bad &#151; offseason changes.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-268.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the NBA preseason is designed to be a dress rehearsal of the regular season, the Suns have likely been shown a reasonable facsimile of what lies ahead over the last month. The Suns had at least two of their rotation players missing from each of their f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-269.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coach Terry Porter said he wants rookie C Robin Lopez to remain aggressive and establish a defense and shot-blocking a presence inside, but the struggle adjusting to the NBA game continues. In his seventh preseason game, Lopez picked up three fouls in h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-270.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns haven't had much continuity in camp. 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The interesting battle in the st]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will impact of Celtics-Lakers Finals last? 2008-10-20]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/will-impact-of-celtics-lakers-finals-last--271.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA got its dream Celtics-Lakers Finals matchup, but Mike Kahn wonders if the impact can carry over into this season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-263.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the NBA preseason is designed to be a dress rehearsal of the regular season, the Suns have likely been shown a reasonable facsimile of what lies ahead over the last month. The Suns had at least two of their rotation players missing from each of their f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-264.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coach Terry Porter said he wants rookie C Robin Lopez to remain aggressive and establish a defense and shot-blocking a presence inside, but the struggle adjusting to the NBA game continues. In his seventh preseason game, Lopez picked up three fouls in h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-265.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns haven't had much continuity in camp. 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The interesting battle in the st]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will impact of Celtics-Lakers Finals last? 2008-10-20]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/will-impact-of-celtics-lakers-finals-last--266.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA got its dream Celtics-Lakers Finals matchup, but Mike Kahn wonders if the impact can carry over into this season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns abandoned breakneck speed for defense]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-abandoned-breakneck-speed-for-defense.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The delightful, if ultimately unsuccessful, breakneck style of the Phoenix Suns is history.That's probably just as well, because an aging Shaquille O'Neal enters his first full season at the center of Phoenix's game.New coach Terry Porter will take a few ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-259.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the NBA preseason is designed to be a dress rehearsal of the regular season, the Suns have likely been shown a reasonable facsimile of what lies ahead over the last month. The Suns had at least two of their rotation players missing from each of their f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-260.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coach Terry Porter said he wants rookie C Robin Lopez to remain aggressive and establish a defense and shot-blocking a presence inside, but the struggle adjusting to the NBA game continues. In his seventh preseason game, Lopez picked up three fouls in h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-261.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns haven't had much continuity in camp. 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The interesting battle in the st]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will impact of Celtics-Lakers Finals last? 2008-10-20]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/will-impact-of-celtics-lakers-finals-last--262.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA got its dream Celtics-Lakers Finals matchup, but Mike Kahn wonders if the impact can carry over into this season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-253.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[If the NBA preseason is designed to be a dress rehearsal of the regular season, the Suns have likely been shown a reasonable facsimile of what lies ahead over the last month. The Suns had at least two of their rotation players missing from each of their f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-254.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coach Terry Porter said he wants rookie C Robin Lopez to remain aggressive and establish a defense and shot-blocking a presence inside, but the struggle adjusting to the NBA game continues. In his seventh preseason game, Lopez picked up three fouls in h]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-10-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-255.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns haven't had much continuity in camp. 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The interesting battle in the st]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 102, Thunder 93]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-102-thunder-93.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amare Stoudemire scored 17 points before dislocating his left pinky and the Phoenix Suns, with their regulars together for the first time, beat the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder 102-93 on Thursday night .With the victory, the Suns (5-3) completed the]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will impact of Celtics-Lakers Finals last? 2008-10-20]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/will-impact-of-celtics-lakers-finals-last--257.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA got its dream Celtics-Lakers Finals matchup, but Mike Kahn wonders if the impact can carry over into this season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-10-23]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-249.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For a team that returns its top seven players from last season, the Suns are a team under major construction. The highest-scoring team in the NBA over the last four run-and-gun seasons under Mike D'Antoni, the Suns are now aiming to finish among the top f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-10-23]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-250.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Amare Stoudemire always has a problem getting healthy for the preseason. This year's troubles began with a sprained ankle, one bad enough for him to seek a second opinion for a specialist in California, which cost him two weeks of conditioning before ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-10-23]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-251.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns haven't had much continuity in camp. With both Amare Stoudemire and Leandro Barbosa missing the first two weeks and needing a third to get back in shape, coach Terry Porter hasn't had a full deck to work with. The interesting battle in the starti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will impact of Celtics-Lakers Finals last? 2008-10-20]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/will-impact-of-celtics-lakers-finals-last--252.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA got its dream Celtics-Lakers Finals matchup, but Mike Kahn wonders if the impact can carry over into this season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-10-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-245.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 04:15:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns haven't had much continuity in camp. With both Amare Stoudemire and Leandro Barbosa missing the first two weeks and needing a third to get back in shape, coach Terry Porter hasn't had a full deck to work with. The interesting battle in the starti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-10-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-246.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 04:15:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For a team that returns its top seven players from last season, the Suns are a team under major construction. The highest-scoring team in the NBA over the last four run-and-gun seasons under Mike D'Antoni, the Suns are now aiming to finish among the top f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-10-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-247.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 04:15:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Amare Stoudemire always has a problem getting healthy for the preseason. This year's troubles began with a sprained ankle, one bad enough for him to seek a second opinion for a specialist in California, which cost him two weeks of conditioning before ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 86, Clippers 69]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-86-clippers-69.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 04:15:41 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amare Stoudemire scored 21 points in his second game back from an eye injury, Boris Diaw got six of his 14 points during a 57-second span to spark a pivotal fourth-quarter run, and the Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Clippers 86-69 Tuesday night.Alando ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 111, Bobcats 108, 2OT]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-111-bobcats-108-2ot.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Matt Barnes made two layups in the closing seconds of the second overtime and the Phoenix Suns celebrated Amare Stoudemire's return to action with a 111-108 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Monday night.The Suns trailed 108-105 late in the second OT ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will impact of Celtics-Lakers Finals last?]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/will-impact-of-celtics-lakers-finals-last-.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The NBA got its dream Celtics-Lakers Finals matchup, but Mike Kahn wonders if the impact can carry over into this season.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-241.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For a team that returns its top seven players from last season, the Suns are a team under major construction. The highest-scoring team in the NBA over the last four run-and-gun seasons under Mike D'Antoni, the Suns are now aiming to finish among the top f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-242.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Amare Stoudemire always has a problem getting healthy for the preseason. This year's troubles began with a sprained ankle, one bad enough for him to seek a second opinion for a specialist in California, which cost him two weeks of conditioning before ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-243.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns haven't had much continuity in camp. With both Amare Stoudemire and Leandro Barbosa missing the first two weeks and needing a third to get back in shape, coach Terry Porter hasn't had a full deck to work with. The interesting battle in the starti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nash leaves preseason game with sprained ankle 2008-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nash-leaves-preseason-game-with-sprained-ankle-244.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash left Wednesday night's preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks after spraining his right ankle.Nash was injured late in the first half and was not expected to return, according to the Suns.Nash limped and grimaced as he left]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-235.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For a team that returns its top seven players from last season, the Suns are a team under major construction. The highest-scoring team in the NBA over the last four run-and-gun seasons under Mike D'Antoni, the Suns are now aiming to finish among the top f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-236.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Amare Stoudemire always has a problem getting healthy for the preseason. This year's troubles began with a sprained ankle, one bad enough for him to seek a second opinion for a specialist in California, which cost him two weeks of conditioning before ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-237.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns haven't had much continuity in camp. With both Amare Stoudemire and Leandro Barbosa missing the first two weeks and needing a third to get back in shape, coach Terry Porter hasn't had a full deck to work with. The interesting battle in the starti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nash leaves preseason game with sprained ankle 2008-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nash-leaves-preseason-game-with-sprained-ankle-238.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 04:15:10 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash left Wednesday night's preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks after spraining his right ankle.Nash was injured late in the first half and was not expected to return, according to the Suns.Nash limped and grimaced as he left]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-231.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For a team that returns its top seven players from last season, the Suns are a team under major construction. The highest-scoring team in the NBA over the last four run-and-gun seasons under Mike D'Antoni, the Suns are now aiming to finish among the top f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-232.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Amare Stoudemire always has a problem getting healthy for the preseason. This year's troubles began with a sprained ankle, one bad enough for him to seek a second opinion for a specialist in California, which cost him two weeks of conditioning before ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-233.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns haven't had much continuity in camp. With both Amare Stoudemire and Leandro Barbosa missing the first two weeks and needing a third to get back in shape, coach Terry Porter hasn't had a full deck to work with. The interesting battle in the starti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nash leaves preseason game with sprained ankle 2008-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nash-leaves-preseason-game-with-sprained-ankle-234.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash left Wednesday night's preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks after spraining his right ankle.Nash was injured late in the first half and was not expected to return, according to the Suns.Nash limped and grimaced as he left]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nuggets 94, Suns 91]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nuggets-94-suns-91.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[As soon as he was introduced to an ovation that shook the teflon roof of the Carrier Dome, the night belonged to Carmelo Anthony and the Denver Nuggets.Anthony, who as a freshman led Syracuse to the 2003 NCAA championship, wowed his adoring fans with 14 f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-227.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[For a team that returns its top seven players from last season, the Suns are a team under major construction. The highest-scoring team in the NBA over the last four run-and-gun seasons under Mike D'Antoni, the Suns are now aiming to finish among the top f]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-228.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--F Amare Stoudemire always has a problem getting healthy for the preseason. This year's troubles began with a sprained ankle, one bad enough for him to seek a second opinion for a specialist in California, which cost him two weeks of conditioning before ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-10-18]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-229.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Suns haven't had much continuity in camp. With both Amare Stoudemire and Leandro Barbosa missing the first two weeks and needing a third to get back in shape, coach Terry Porter hasn't had a full deck to work with. The interesting battle in the starti]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nash leaves preseason game with sprained ankle 2008-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nash-leaves-preseason-game-with-sprained-ankle-230.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash left Wednesday night's preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks after spraining his right ankle.Nash was injured late in the first half and was not expected to return, according to the Suns.Nash limped and grimaced as he left]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nash leaves preseason game with sprained ankle 2008-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nash-leaves-preseason-game-with-sprained-ankle-221.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash left Wednesday night's preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks after spraining his right ankle.Nash was injured late in the first half and was not expected to return, according to the Suns.Nash limped and grimaced as he left]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns provide only competition for Lakers in Pacific]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-provide-only-competition-for-lakers-in-pacific.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Unless Shaq and the Suns can reinvent themselves under Terry Porter, the Lakers will rule the Pacific Division, Charley Rosen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-223.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coach Terry Porter, upon being informed that G Steve Nash is less than 400 assists from passing him for 11th place on the all-time assist list: "Is that right? Oh, he's got no chance this year. I'm going to have other guys running everything." But then ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-224.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Robin Lopez, C, 7-0, Stanford. Lopez is not nearly as offensively gifted as his twin brother Brook, but Robin offers the defense, shot-blocking ability and high-energy motor the Suns have lacked in the middle. Perhaps the pick-and-roll won't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-225.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:15:06 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Suns broke the huddle under Mike D'Antoni, they chanted "Suns!" Under new coach Terry Porter, that mantra has changed to "Defense!" OK, so it wasn't quite Hickory High coach Norman Dale tossing the basketballs aside to start his first practice in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nash leaves preseason game with sprained ankle]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nash-leaves-preseason-game-with-sprained-ankle.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash left Wednesday night's preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks after spraining his right ankle.Nash was injured late in the first half and was not expected to return, according to the Suns.Nash limped and grimaced as he left]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns 102, Hawks 100]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-102-hawks-100.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Grant Hill made an 18-foot jump shot with 5.6 seconds left and the Phoenix Suns beat the Atlanta Hawks 102-100 in a preseason game Wednesday night."I thought it was going to be 120 or something the way it was in the first half," Suns coach Terry Porter sa]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nash leaves preseason game with sprained ankle 2008-10-16]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/nash-leaves-preseason-game-with-sprained-ankle-217.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash left Wednesday night's preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks after spraining his right ankle.Nash was injured late in the first half and was not expected to return, according to the Suns.Nash limped and grimaced as he left]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-218.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coach Terry Porter, upon being informed that G Steve Nash is less than 400 assists from passing him for 11th place on the all-time assist list: "Is that right? 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I'm going to have other guys running everything." But then ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-208.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Robin Lopez, C, 7-0, Stanford. Lopez is not nearly as offensively gifted as his twin brother Brook, but Robin offers the defense, shot-blocking ability and high-energy motor the Suns have lacked in the middle. Perhaps the pick-and-roll won't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-209.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Suns broke the huddle under Mike D'Antoni, they chanted "Suns!" Under new coach Terry Porter, that mantra has changed to "Defense!" 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I'm going to have other guys running everything." But then ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-204.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Robin Lopez, C, 7-0, Stanford. Lopez is not nearly as offensively gifted as his twin brother Brook, but Robin offers the defense, shot-blocking ability and high-energy motor the Suns have lacked in the middle. Perhaps the pick-and-roll won't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-10-10]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-205.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Suns broke the huddle under Mike D'Antoni, they chanted "Suns!" Under new coach Terry Porter, that mantra has changed to "Defense!" 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OK, so it wasn't quite Hickory High coach Norman Dale tossing the basketballs aside to start his first practice in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eye injury sidelines Suns' Stoudemire  2008-10-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/eye-injury-sidelines-suns-stoudemire--176.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Center-forward Amare Stoudemire of the Phoenix Suns may miss two weeks or more of practice because of a torn iris in his right eye, The Arizona Republic reported Friday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs will need fresh legs for title chase 2008-10-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/spurs-will-need-fresh-legs-for-title-chase-177.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manu's hurt and the other key Spurs aren't getting any younger. A fourth title in seven years seems unlikely, Dusty Garza says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[One burning question for every NBA team 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/one-burning-question-for-every-nba-team-178.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Can Joakim Noah (or anyone else) become a post threat in Chicago? It's just one of Charley Rosen's questions as camps begin.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-167.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:15:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Suns broke the huddle under Mike D'Antoni, they chanted "Suns!" Under new coach Terry Porter, that mantra has changed to "Defense!" OK, so it wasn't quite Hickory High coach Norman Dale tossing the basketballs aside to start his first practice in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-168.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:15:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coach Terry Porter, upon being informed that G Steve Nash is less than 400 assists from passing him for 11th place on the all-time assist list: "Is that right? Oh, he's got no chance this year. I'm going to have other guys running everything." But then ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-169.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:15:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Robin Lopez, C, 7-0, Stanford. Lopez is not nearly as offensively gifted as his twin brother Brook, but Robin offers the defense, shot-blocking ability and high-energy motor the Suns have lacked in the middle. Perhaps the pick-and-roll won't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eye injury sidelines Suns' Stoudemire  2008-10-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/eye-injury-sidelines-suns-stoudemire--170.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:15:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Center-forward Amare Stoudemire of the Phoenix Suns may miss two weeks or more of practice because of a torn iris in his right eye, The Arizona Republic reported Friday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top shooting guards: It's Kobe's world]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/top-shooting-guards-it-s-kobe-s-world.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:15:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Ah yes, the shooters. I'll say it throughout my draft ranking articles, and I'll say it throughout the season as well, but where you have the depth at the point guard position this year, you'll always get your primary production from the shooting guard sp]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[One burning question for every NBA team 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/one-burning-question-for-every-nba-team-172.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:15:23 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Can Joakim Noah (or anyone else) become a post threat in Chicago? It's just one of Charley Rosen's questions as camps begin.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-161.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Suns broke the huddle under Mike D'Antoni, they chanted "Suns!" Under new coach Terry Porter, that mantra has changed to "Defense!" OK, so it wasn't quite Hickory High coach Norman Dale tossing the basketballs aside to start his first practice in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-162.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coach Terry Porter, upon being informed that G Steve Nash is less than 400 assists from passing him for 11th place on the all-time assist list: "Is that right? Oh, he's got no chance this year. I'm going to have other guys running everything." But then ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-163.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Robin Lopez, C, 7-0, Stanford. Lopez is not nearly as offensively gifted as his twin brother Brook, but Robin offers the defense, shot-blocking ability and high-energy motor the Suns have lacked in the middle. Perhaps the pick-and-roll won't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q&A: Playing Odom off the bench could help Lakers]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/q-a-playing-odom-off-the-bench-could-help-lakers.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[With Trevor Ariza back, the Lakers could be bringing Lamar Odom off the bench. Charley Rosen says it's a good move in his latest Q&A.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eye injury sidelines Suns' Stoudemire  2008-10-04]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/eye-injury-sidelines-suns-stoudemire--165.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Center-forward Amare Stoudemire of the Phoenix Suns may miss two weeks or more of practice because of a torn iris in his right eye, The Arizona Republic reported Friday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[One burning question for every NBA team 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/one-burning-question-for-every-nba-team-166.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Can Joakim Noah (or anyone else) become a post threat in Chicago? It's just one of Charley Rosen's questions as camps begin.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-154.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Suns broke the huddle under Mike D'Antoni, they chanted "Suns!" Under new coach Terry Porter, that mantra has changed to "Defense!" OK, so it wasn't quite Hickory High coach Norman Dale tossing the basketballs aside to start his first practice in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-155.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coach Terry Porter, upon being informed that G Steve Nash is less than 400 assists from passing him for 11th place on the all-time assist list: "Is that right? Oh, he's got no chance this year. I'm going to have other guys running everything." But then ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-156.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Robin Lopez, C, 7-0, Stanford. Lopez is not nearly as offensively gifted as his twin brother Brook, but Robin offers the defense, shot-blocking ability and high-energy motor the Suns have lacked in the middle. Perhaps the pick-and-roll won't ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eye injury sidelines Suns' Stoudemire ]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/eye-injury-sidelines-suns-stoudemire-.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Center-forward Amare Stoudemire of the Phoenix Suns may miss two weeks or more of practice because of a torn iris in his right eye, The Arizona Republic reported Friday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs will need fresh legs for title chase]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/spurs-will-need-fresh-legs-for-title-chase.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Manu's hurt and the other key Spurs aren't getting any younger. A fourth title in seven years seems unlikely, Dusty Garza says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[One burning question for every NBA team 2008-10-05]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/one-burning-question-for-every-nba-team-159.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Can Joakim Noah (or anyone else) become a post threat in Chicago? It's just one of Charley Rosen's questions as camps begin.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thoughts from training camps around the NBA 2008-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/thoughts-from-training-camps-around-the-nba-160.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are lots of old faces in new places, so Mike Kahn tells us what we should expect as NBA teams open camps this month.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-10-03]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-148.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Suns broke the huddle under Mike D'Antoni, they chanted "Suns!" Under new coach Terry Porter, that mantra has changed to "Defense!" OK, so it wasn't quite Hickory High coach Norman Dale tossing the basketballs aside to start his first practice in]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-10-03]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-149.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Coach Terry Porter, upon being informed that G Steve Nash is less than 400 assists from passing him for 11th place on the all-time assist list: "Is that right? Oh, he's got no chance this year. I'm going to have other guys running everything." But then ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-10-03]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-150.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Robin Lopez, C, 7-0, Stanford. 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It's just one of Charley Rosen's questions as camps begin.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thoughts from training camps around the NBA 2008-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/thoughts-from-training-camps-around-the-nba-153.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are lots of old faces in new places, so Mike Kahn tells us what we should expect as NBA teams open camps this month.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-10-03]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-142.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[When the Suns broke the huddle under Mike D'Antoni, they chanted "Suns!" Under new coach Terry Porter, that mantra has changed to "Defense!" 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It's just one of Charley Rosen's questions as camps begin.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thoughts from training camps around the NBA 2008-10-02]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/thoughts-from-training-camps-around-the-nba-146.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[There are lots of old faces in new places, so Mike Kahn tells us what we should expect as NBA teams open camps this month.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletes need to understand they're in a fishbowl 2008-09-26]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/athletes-need-to-understand-they-re-in-a-fishbowl-147.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:15:12 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the future, where an athlete's every move can wind up on the Web. Kevin Hench says they'd better learn to adapt.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletes need to understand they're in a fishbowl 2008-09-26]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/athletes-need-to-understand-they-re-in-a-fishbowl-139.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the future, where an athlete's every move can wind up on the Web. Kevin Hench says they'd better learn to adapt.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big changes at the bottom of Pacific 2008-09-27]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/big-changes-at-the-bottom-of-pacific-140.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Clippers overhauled their roster in the offseason. Can they challenge the Suns and Lakers? Andrew Ungvari previews the Pacific.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns sign young European PG to multiyear deal 2008-09-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-sign-young-european-pg-to-multiyear-deal-141.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns have signed Slovenian point guard Goran Dragic to a multiyear contract and say he will play for the team this season.The Suns acquired rights to the quick, sharp-shooting 22-year-old left-hander in a draft-day trade with the San Antonio S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[One burning question for every NBA team]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/one-burning-question-for-every-nba-team.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Can Joakim Noah (or anyone else) become a post threat in Chicago? It's just one of Charley Rosen's questions as camps begin.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletes need to understand they're in a fishbowl 2008-09-26]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/athletes-need-to-understand-they-re-in-a-fishbowl-136.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the future, where an athlete's every move can wind up on the Web. Kevin Hench says they'd better learn to adapt.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big changes at the bottom of Pacific 2008-09-27]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/big-changes-at-the-bottom-of-pacific-137.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Clippers overhauled their roster in the offseason. Can they challenge the Suns and Lakers? Andrew Ungvari previews the Pacific.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns sign young European PG to multiyear deal 2008-09-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-sign-young-european-pg-to-multiyear-deal-138.php</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:15:09 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns have signed Slovenian point guard Goran Dragic to a multiyear contract and say he will play for the team this season.The Suns acquired rights to the quick, sharp-shooting 22-year-old left-hander in a draft-day trade with the San Antonio S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns look to return to normalcy under Porter]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-look-to-return-to-normalcy-under-porter.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns won't only be adjusting to a new coach this training camp. 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Kevin Hench says they'd better learn to adapt.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big changes at the bottom of Pacific 2008-09-27]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/big-changes-at-the-bottom-of-pacific-132.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Clippers overhauled their roster in the offseason. Can they challenge the Suns and Lakers? Andrew Ungvari previews the Pacific.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns sign young European PG to multiyear deal 2008-09-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-sign-young-european-pg-to-multiyear-deal-133.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns have signed Slovenian point guard Goran Dragic to a multiyear contract and say he will play for the team this season.The Suns acquired rights to the quick, sharp-shooting 22-year-old left-hander in a draft-day trade with the San Antonio S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns sign Dragic to multiyear deal 2008-09-23]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-sign-dragic-to-multiyear-deal-134.php</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns have signed Slovenian point guard Goran Dragic to a multiyear contract and the team says he will play for the team this season.The Suns acquired the rights to the 22-year-old left-hander in a draft-day trade with the San Antonio Spurs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletes need to understand they're in a fishbowl 2008-09-26]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/athletes-need-to-understand-they-re-in-a-fishbowl-123.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the future, where an athlete's every move can wind up on the Web. Kevin Hench says they'd better learn to adapt.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big changes at the bottom of Pacific 2008-09-27]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/big-changes-at-the-bottom-of-pacific-124.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Clippers overhauled their roster in the offseason. Can they challenge the Suns and Lakers? Andrew Ungvari previews the Pacific.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns sign young European PG to multiyear deal 2008-09-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-sign-young-european-pg-to-multiyear-deal-125.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns have signed Slovenian point guard Goran Dragic to a multiyear contract and say he will play for the team this season.The Suns acquired rights to the quick, sharp-shooting 22-year-old left-hander in a draft-day trade with the San Antonio S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns sign Dragic to multiyear deal 2008-09-23]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-sign-dragic-to-multiyear-deal-126.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns have signed Slovenian point guard Goran Dragic to a multiyear contract and the team says he will play for the team this season.The Suns acquired the rights to the 22-year-old left-hander in a draft-day trade with the San Antonio Spurs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-127.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amare Stoudemire feels the Suns' core still has plenty of gas left in the tank and the injection of energy expected by newcomers Matt Barnes, Goran Dragic and Robin Lopez and the new direction provided by coach Terry Porter will be just what the team need]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-128.php</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jay Humphries, the only member of last year's coaching staff who wasn't retained by the Suns (Alvin Gentry) or offered a job by Mike D'Antoni in New York (Dan D'Antoni, Phil Weber), has landed in the NBA Development League as the coach of the Reno Bigho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blazers finally have foundation for success]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/blazers-finally-have-foundation-for-success.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Blazers are as young as they are talented, so they'll need leadership from Brandon Roy and Nate McMillan, Matt Petersen says.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletes need to understand they're in a fishbowl 2008-09-26]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/athletes-need-to-understand-they-re-in-a-fishbowl-117.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the future, where an athlete's every move can wind up on the Web. Kevin Hench says they'd better learn to adapt.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big changes at the bottom of Pacific 2008-09-27]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/big-changes-at-the-bottom-of-pacific-118.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Clippers overhauled their roster in the offseason. Can they challenge the Suns and Lakers? Andrew Ungvari previews the Pacific.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns sign young European PG to multiyear deal 2008-09-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-sign-young-european-pg-to-multiyear-deal-119.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns have signed Slovenian point guard Goran Dragic to a multiyear contract and say he will play for the team this season.The Suns acquired rights to the quick, sharp-shooting 22-year-old left-hander in a draft-day trade with the San Antonio S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns sign Dragic to multiyear deal 2008-09-23]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-sign-dragic-to-multiyear-deal-120.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns have signed Slovenian point guard Goran Dragic to a multiyear contract and the team says he will play for the team this season.The Suns acquired the rights to the 22-year-old left-hander in a draft-day trade with the San Antonio Spurs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-121.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amare Stoudemire feels the Suns' core still has plenty of gas left in the tank and the injection of energy expected by newcomers Matt Barnes, Goran Dragic and Robin Lopez and the new direction provided by coach Terry Porter will be just what the team need]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-122.php</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jay Humphries, the only member of last year's coaching staff who wasn't retained by the Suns (Alvin Gentry) or offered a job by Mike D'Antoni in New York (Dan D'Antoni, Phil Weber), has landed in the NBA Development League as the coach of the Reno Bigho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletes need to understand they're in a fishbowl 2008-09-26]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/athletes-need-to-understand-they-re-in-a-fishbowl-109.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the future, where an athlete's every move can wind up on the Web. Kevin Hench says they'd better learn to adapt.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big changes at the bottom of Pacific 2008-09-27]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/big-changes-at-the-bottom-of-pacific-110.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Clippers overhauled their roster in the offseason. Can they challenge the Suns and Lakers? Andrew Ungvari previews the Pacific.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns sign young European PG to multiyear deal 2008-09-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-sign-young-european-pg-to-multiyear-deal-111.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns have signed Slovenian point guard Goran Dragic to a multiyear contract and say he will play for the team this season.The Suns acquired rights to the quick, sharp-shooting 22-year-old left-hander in a draft-day trade with the San Antonio S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns sign Dragic to multiyear deal 2008-09-23]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-sign-dragic-to-multiyear-deal-112.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns have signed Slovenian point guard Goran Dragic to a multiyear contract and the team says he will play for the team this season.The Suns acquired the rights to the 22-year-old left-hander in a draft-day trade with the San Antonio Spurs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-113.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amare Stoudemire feels the Suns' core still has plenty of gas left in the tank and the injection of energy expected by newcomers Matt Barnes, Goran Dragic and Robin Lopez and the new direction provided by coach Terry Porter will be just what the team need]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-114.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jay Humphries, the only member of last year's coaching staff who wasn't retained by the Suns (Alvin Gentry) or offered a job by Mike D'Antoni in New York (Dan D'Antoni, Phil Weber), has landed in the NBA Development League as the coach of the Reno Bigho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-115.php</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Robin Lopez, C, 7-0, Stanford. 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Andrew Ungvari previews the Pacific.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns sign young European PG to multiyear deal 2008-09-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-sign-young-european-pg-to-multiyear-deal-104.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns have signed Slovenian point guard Goran Dragic to a multiyear contract and say he will play for the team this season.The Suns acquired rights to the quick, sharp-shooting 22-year-old left-hander in a draft-day trade with the San Antonio S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns sign Dragic to multiyear deal 2008-09-23]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-sign-dragic-to-multiyear-deal-105.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns have signed Slovenian point guard Goran Dragic to a multiyear contract and the team says he will play for the team this season.The Suns acquired the rights to the 22-year-old left-hander in a draft-day trade with the San Antonio Spurs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-106.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amare Stoudemire feels the Suns' core still has plenty of gas left in the tank and the injection of energy expected by newcomers Matt Barnes, Goran Dragic and Robin Lopez and the new direction provided by coach Terry Porter will be just what the team need]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-107.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jay Humphries, the only member of last year's coaching staff who wasn't retained by the Suns (Alvin Gentry) or offered a job by Mike D'Antoni in New York (Dan D'Antoni, Phil Weber), has landed in the NBA Development League as the coach of the Reno Bigho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-108.php</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:15:08 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Robin Lopez, C, 7-0, Stanford. 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Kevin Hench says they'd better learn to adapt.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns sign young European PG to multiyear deal 2008-09-24]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-sign-young-european-pg-to-multiyear-deal-96.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns have signed Slovenian point guard Goran Dragic to a multiyear contract and say he will play for the team this season.The Suns acquired rights to the quick, sharp-shooting 22-year-old left-hander in a draft-day trade with the San Antonio S]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suns sign Dragic to multiyear deal 2008-09-23]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/suns-sign-dragic-to-multiyear-deal-97.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Phoenix Suns have signed Slovenian point guard Goran Dragic to a multiyear contract and the team says he will play for the team this season.The Suns acquired the rights to the 22-year-old left-hander in a draft-day trade with the San Antonio Spurs.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Getting Inside 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-getting-inside-98.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Amare Stoudemire feels the Suns' core still has plenty of gas left in the tank and the injection of energy expected by newcomers Matt Barnes, Goran Dragic and Robin Lopez and the new direction provided by coach Terry Porter will be just what the team need]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Notes, Quotes 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-notes-quotes-99.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[--Jay Humphries, the only member of last year's coaching staff who wasn't retained by the Suns (Alvin Gentry) or offered a job by Mike D'Antoni in New York (Dan D'Antoni, Phil Weber), has landed in the NBA Development League as the coach of the Reno Bigho]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phoenix Suns Roster Report 2008-09-22]]></title><link>http://www.phoenixsunshome.com/news/phoenix-suns-roster-report-100.php</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:15:07 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DRAFT PICKS: Robin Lopez, C, 7-0, Stanford. 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