azcentral.com - 4/13/2009
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slideshow Profile: Steve Nash Counting this season, Steve Nash has been with the Suns for most of his 13-year NBA career. You can be sure he bleeds purple and orange now after seeing this season cut him open. The wounds began with a new coach, Terry Porter, changing the offense, taking it away ...
suns.gearupforsports.com - 4/13/2009
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Over this weekend, a listless Suns team was
taken apart by a young but terrible Memphis Grizzlies...
team 106-89. However, the Suns losing was not the major news coming out of Memphis. Come to find out, the Suns and Memphis had worked out a deal in which Amare Stoudemire would have been traded ...
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Was Lionel Hollins a Savior For the Suns?
slamdunkcentral.com - 4/13/2009
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The “ Arizona Republic ” Monday that Phoenix
Suns point guard Steve Nash is unsure of his...
future with the franchise. Phoenix right now is in a state of flux as they seem to be on the cusp between the team that has made them a legitimate force in the Western Conference up until ...
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Does Nash Have A Future Phoenix?
feedproxy.google.com - 4/13/2009
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The “ Arizona Republic ” Monday that Phoenix
Suns point guard Steve Nash is unsure of his...
future with the franchise. Phoenix right now is in a state of flux as they seem to be on the cusp between the team that has made them a legitimate force in the Western Conference up until ...
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Does Nash Have A Future In Phoenix?
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Will Nash be in Phoenix next year?
TheBasketballJunkie.com —
Phoenix Suns point guard will enter the final year of his contract next season. It's a team option worth $13,125,000, of which $8 million is guaranteed.
Nash says that he wants "to make it work in Phoenix."
"My first priority is to sit down and listen to Steve and (Suns Managing Partner) Robert (Sarver) and hear what their wish is and what their plan is for the team," Nash said. "I can be a part of us revamping here.
"I'm under the impression they want to talk an extension, and I do, too. Hopefully we can find ourselves in a position where we can ...
First Cup: Monday
ESPN.com - TrueHoop —
... Paul Coro of The Arizona Republic: "How Steve Nash wound up back in Phoenix will prevent him from feeling sure about staying in Phoenix. In 2004, Nash was certain he would re-sign with the Dallas Mavericks. But when the Suns swooped in with an offer, Nash was shocked to learn that Mavericks owner Mark Cuban did not want to compete with it. Also working in the Suns' favor is their strong relationship with Nash's agent, Bill Duffy. 'If they wanted to pursue other options or had opportunities to make the team better by moving me or wanted to dump my salary, ...
Does Steve Nash Have a Future in Phoenix?
SLAM Online —
... That’s the question everyone who cares about the Suns must ask themselves: “For the first time since returning in 2004, Nash’s place with the Suns is no sure thing. He will be entering the final year of his contract, a $13,125,000 team option with about $8 million in guaranteed money. General Manager Steve Kerr told Nash during the season that he wants to talk about a contract extension after the season. Even that does not guarantee Nash’s future with the Suns. After missing the playoffs, Nash could decline an extension if he is unhappy with the offer or ...
The Fundamentals
BallerBlogger.com —
... will be the order of an off-season that begins after Wednesday’s season-capping game in Chicago. There are big decisions ahead, obviously, all of which will hinge on Chris Bosh, whose long-term presence in Toronto is no sure thing. Bosh addressed the crowd before last night’s 111-104 win over the Sixers, but his deadpanned platitudes – ‘Thanks to the fans and we’ll see you next season,’ he said – hardly passed for definitive proof that he’ll be around here come the fall and beyond.” Paul Coro of The Arizona Republic : “‘My first priority is to sit down and listen to Steve and ...
Steve Nash wants to stay in Phoenix
The Scores Report - The National Sports Blog —
... Eliminated from the playoffs, it’s time for the Phoenix Suns to look forward to next season. For his part, Steve Nash says that he would like to stay… ...
City of God, and the Phoenix Suns Season
Fanster's Suns Community —
... The point is, the grass is not always greener on the other side. It’s been a difficult year, but we have high-character players and coaches wanting to come back to this team. In a recent article by Paul Coro, Nash expressed his sincere interest in returning to this team despite all of the rumors of his demise, the criticism he’s faced throughout the entire year, and after what he’s said has been the most difficult and trying season of his entire career. ...
City of God, and the Phoenix Suns Season
Fanster.com —
... The point is, the grass is not always greener on the other side. It’s been a difficult year, but we have high-character players and coaches wanting to come back to this team. In a recent article by Paul Coro, Nash expressed his sincere interest in returning to this team despite all of the rumors of his demise, the criticism he’s faced throughout the entire year, and after what he’s said has been the most difficult and trying season of his entire career. ...
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Could Steve Nash go from hero to villain?
phoenix.fanster.com 4/14/2009 —
It seems like a stretch that the Phoenix Suns MVP and the leader of the Seven Second or Less era could be viewed as anything less than a fan favorite. It seems impossible to imagine a time when Suns fans would be fed up or sick of the man with the flowing hair, the high shooting percentage ...
Has Nash lost a step? In a word, no
phoenix.fanster.com 4/14/2009 —
Has Steve Nash lost a step? Apparently, Minnesota guard Sebastian Telfair doesn’t think so. (Ann Heisenfelt/AP)
I felt compelled to write this post in response to Greg Esposito’s post entitled Could Steve Nash go from hero to villain?
Greg starts his post by saying ...
The Solar Constant
slamonline.com 3/30/2009 — by Ben York
Last Wednesday Steve Nash surpassed Maurice Cheeks for 9th on the all-time Assists Leaders list with 7,393. It was a moment that went virtually unnoticed apart from a few minor blurbs in the papers and quick mentions on television. ...
Steve Nash needs your help
phoenix.fanster.com 3/10/2009 — Steve Nash needs all the help he can get. No, this isn’t another post about how Nash really could use a backup point guard or how the offensive weight shouldn’t be on his shoulders (yes all those things are areas MV-Steve needs help but we’ll leave that for another time). He ...
Steve Nash Helps NBA “Go Green”
suns.gearupforsports.com 4/3/2009 —
The NBA in partnership with the NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) has ushered in their first inaugural NBA Green Week . This event will last from April 2nd-April 10th in an effort to create awareness and funding for the environment. Teams will be outfitted with shooting shirts made ...
Suns should consider trading Nash
valleyofthesuns.com 5/27/2009 — If Nash demands a raise, the Suns would be wise to consider all their possibilities.
Let me preface this post by saying that aside from Ben York and his shrine to Steve Nash , I’ve got to be one of the biggest Nash fans in the blogosphere. ...
Are Suns done with Nash?
slam.canoe.ca 4/16/2009 — For the first time in nine years, Steve Nash won't be appearing in the post-season. For the first time in a long time, Nash is heading into an uncertain off-season.
Will Nash be in Phoenix next year?
hittheboards.com 4/13/2009 — Phoenix Suns point guard will enter the final year of his contract next season. It's a team option worth $13,125,000, of which $8 million is guaranteed.
Nash says that he wants " to make it work in Phoenix ."
"My first priority is to sit down and listen to Steve and (Suns Managing Partner) ...
Is Not Making the Playoffs Better for the Suns?
phoenix.fanster.com 4/17/2009 — Photo by Rob Shumacher/Arizona Republic
The dust has settled. Hysteria and doubt have set in. Fear and loathing in Phoenix.
For the first time in a while, there will be no playoffs for the Suns. But, maybe that’s a good thing?
We all know the Suns had enough talent to probably get ...
Where Do the Phoenix Suns Go From Here? —
Bleacher Report - NBA 4/13/2009
Last night I saw that the Suns had won in a blow-out victory over the pathetic Minnesota Timberwolves. I got the slightest hint of excitement, but that went away quickly when I realized that they are arguably the most disappointing team this ...
Suns 119, Grizzlies 110 —
NYT > Pro Basketball 4/14/2009
PHOENIX (AP) -- Shaquille O'Neal hit four late field goals and rookie Robin Lopez tied his career high with 14 points, helping the Phoenix Suns beat the Memphis Grizzlies 119-110 Monday night for their eighth consecutive home victory.
Five Players Who Will Have a Long Offseason —
Bleacher Report - NBA 4/15/2009
This summer, there will be plenty of talent available, either due to free agency, or being shopped by their current employers. With the state of the economy, many stars may have a reality check in regards to how much, or how long, their offers ...
Will The Suns Destroy and Rebuild? —
Bleacher Report - NBA 4/15/2009
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The Phoenix Suns season will end tonight. After the players have their exit interviews and clean out their lockers, Suns GM Steve Kerr will be left with some very big decisions. The Arizona Republic reported late ...