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Marion makes 1st visit as opponent
Shawn Marion, who never felt that the level of recognition he received was on par with the amount of perspiration he gave the Suns, might find out tonight just how appreciated he was over 8 1/2 seasons with the team as the uniquely gifted Matrix. Marion, who on Friday returns to US Airways ...
New BDL Photoshop contest: Phoenix Suns collage posters
New BDL Photoshop contest: Phoenix Suns collage posters
sports.yahoo.com — I knew things were a little rough in Phoenix right now, but I had no idea it was arts and crafts time . Paul Coro of The Arizona Republic explains the inspiration behind our new Photoshop contest: It was not a scrapbooking party but the Suns did ... (more) New BDL Photoshop contest: Phoenix Suns collage posters
Suns fans:  This year, be thankful for Matt Barnes
Suns fans: This year, be thankful for Matt Barnes
brightsideofthesun.com — No, it wasn't the clutch shot he hit last night that propelled us to a win. It wasn't the energy and defense he's brought to the Suns this year. And it wasn't his myriad of tattoos (which I'm jealous of by the way). It's the way he has taken Barbosa under his wing during an extremely difficult (more) Suns fans: This year, be thankful for Matt Barnes
Miami Heat looking to deal Shawn Marion soon
hoopsworld.com — The Shawn Marion era for the Miami HEAT may be coming to a close. League sources confided that Miami was indeed looking at opportunities in the trade market and that Shawn Marion was an available chip that the HEAT seemed open to cashing. (more) Miami Heat looking to deal Shawn Marion soon
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Suicide lines: Worldwide Wes, M-V-Bosh, talkin' 'bout turkey ...
Ball Don't Lie — ... Paul Coro, Arizona Republic: "Shawn Marion, who never felt that the level of recognition he received was on par with the amount of perspiration he gave the Suns, might find out tonight just how appreciated he was over 8 1/2 seasons with the team as the uniquely gifted Matrix. Marion, who on Friday returns to US Airways Center for the first time since the Suns traded him and ...

Shawn Marion is Back in the Valley of the Sun
SLAM Online — ... It remains to be seen what kind of reaction he’ll receive from Suns fans: “It’ll be strange,” Steve Nash said. “He’s had one of the greatest Suns careers of all-time. I’d imagine he’d have a great ovation. If he doesn’t, I’d be extremely disappointed.” ...

Game Thread: Heat (7-8) at Suns (11-5)
ValleyoftheSuns.com — ... “It’ll be strange,” Nash told the Arizona Republic. “He’s had one of the greatest Suns careers of all-time. I’d imagine he’d have a great ovation. If he doesn’t, I’d be extremely disappointed.” ...

Game Thread: Heat (7-8) at Suns (11-5)
Fanster.com — ... “It’ll be strange,” Nash told the Arizona Republic. “He’s had one of the greatest Suns careers of all-time. I’d imagine he’d have a great ovation. If he doesn’t, I’d be extremely disappointed.” ...

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