Steve Nash Interested in Playing Overseas?
Photo Courtesy of Chris Bucka, Flickr
You can add Steve Nash to a growing list of NBA superstars who are showing some interest in playing basketball overseas with the league currently in a lockout that is expected to last well into the winter.
Paul Coro, the Suns beat writer for the Arizona Republic wrote a great article this afternoon regarding Nash’s possible interest in playing overseas if the lockout does prevent the league from starting the regular season on time. The article is one of the main sports stories on AZ Central as I am currently type this. (more…)
Michael Pietrus Picks up Player Option to Return Next Season
Just because he picked up his player option, doesn't mean Mickael Pietrus will be back in Phoenix next season. (Photo Courtesy of AnacondaHL, Flickr)
To surprise of no one within the Suns organization, forward Mickael Pietrus picked up his $5.3 million player option to return next season. Pietrus was of the deal with that Magic that brought Marcin Gortat and Vince Carter over to Phoenix.
In 38 games in Phoenix, Pietrus had a difficult time in a Suns uniform adjusting to a new head coach and a new system. His point and rebounding totals were some of the lowest of his entire eight-year NBA career. Things only got worse for Pietrus when he missed the final 12 games of the regular season due a quadriceps injury. (more…)
Phoenix Suns Offseason Priorities: Improve Bench
Could Michael Redd be an option for the Suns. (Photo Courtesy of Crystal (dec2484), Flickr)
One of major reasons why the Suns shocked the entire league last season by getting to the Western Conference Finals against the Lakers was the strength of their bench. Phoenix’s second unit played well for the most part last season, but looking to improving will be a must for the organization this summer.
With Vince Carter not coming back, that more than likely means that Jared Dudley will stay in the starting rotation, unless Robert Sarver goes out and spends money on a starting two guard. With Sarver’s history and the lack of quality talent on the free agent market this summer, that seems very unlikely. (more…)
A Look Forward to the Phoenix Suns Offseason
Which direction will the Suns go this offseason? (Photo Courtesy of Alisa Cooper, Flickr)
Now that the season is over we come upon another season of tumult. The burning question is do we reload or rebuild. There is a core that can be built around but before construction, there must first be deconstruction.
Last season the question was keep Amar’e Stoudemire or let him walk. This season the same question lingers over Steve Nash. What should the Suns do this offseason? Here is a player-by-player breakdown of The Greg One’s plan for Suns improvement, starting at the top. (more…)
Phoenix Suns Offseason Priorities: Keep Grant Hill
Bringing Grant Hill back is a must. (Photo Courtesy of Keith Allison, Flickr)
The Suns will have some big decisions ahead of them this offseason, but keeping Grant Hill in Phoenix is the easiest decision that Robert Sarver and company will have to make over the summer.
Despite being 38 years old heading into last season, the veteran had arguably his best season since he came to the Valley of the Sun. Hill put up his best totals in points since coming to Phoenix and wasn’t too far behind in rebounds and assists. However, it was what the small forward did at the other end of the court that made him so valuable and helped made the Suns respectable in 2010-2011. (more…)
