Posted: Jan 6 2009 12:33PM
Phoenix Suns News Archive
The Suns started the month of January with a win over the Clippers.
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Jason Richardson and Jared Dudley joined the Suns via a trade in Decemeber.
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- Dec. 29, 2008: Suns looking to piece together victories against West teams
- Dec. 25, 2008: Blog: Suns fall to Spurs but loss not without silver lining | Video
- Dec. 25, 2008: Tucker Assigned to D-League
- Dec. 25, 2008: Suns-Spurs still packs punch
- Dec. 24, 2008: Suns add Dee Brown
- Dec. 21, 2008: Suns Notebook: Hill Stops Anthony in Win Over Denver
- Dec. 20, 2008: Suns Talk Christmas Past and Present With Suns.com
- Dec. 19, 2008: Video: J-Rich on Nothin' But Net
- Dec. 18, 2008: Blog: Tucker Eyeing Return
- Dec. 16, 2008: Terry Porter’s No. 30 Retired By Trail Blazers
- Dec. 15, 2008: Photos: Suns Spread Holiday Cheer in 2008
- Dec. 15, 2008: Newsroom Notes: Nash Spoils D’Antoni’s Return
- Dec. 15, 2008: D'Antoni recounts time with Suns
- Dec. 13, 2008: Video: Shaq-a-Claus Visit
- Dec. 12, 2008: J-Rich wows in Suns debut
- Dec. 12, 2008: Richardson raring to go
- Dec. 12, 2008: Video: J-Rich, Dudley make their Suns debuts
- Dec. 12, 2008: Video: Jared Dudley Video Blog: Episode One
- Dec. 12, 2008: Hill drops in layup to nip Magic in final seconds
- Dec. 12, 2008: Richardson deal means Suns reworking style again
- Dec. 11, 2008: Suns and Verve unveil first-ever Dancers Calender | Photos | Video
- Dec. 11, 2008: Depleted Suns fall in L.A.
- Dec. 11, 2008: Blog: Barnes and J-Rich Ready to Roll
- Dec.10, 2008: Jason Richardson Q & A | Jared Dudley Q & A
- Dec. 10, 2008: Suns acquire Richardson, Dudley from Bobcats | J-Rich Photo Gallery
- Dec. 10, 2008: Notes: Suns kick it up a notch
- Dec. 10, 2008: O’Neal scores 35 points in victory over Milwaukee
- Dec. 9, 2008: Suns finding their stride
- Dec. 9, 2008: Shaq expected to miss two games due to death in family
- Dec. 7, 2008: Stoudemire lifts Suns past Jazz to snap four-game skid
- Dec. 7, 2008: Notebook: Bench stellar in win
- Dec. 6, 2008: Newsroom Notes: Suns snap losing streak, quiet Jazz
- Dec. 5, 2008: Suns fall to Mavs in Dallas
- Dec. 4, 2008: Suns start slow, fall to Mavs
- Dec. 4, 2008: Short-handed Suns come up short in New Orleans
- Dec. 3, 2008: Tribune: Suns still searching for Nash understudy answer
- Dec. 1, 2008: Video: Matt Barnes on Nothin' But Net
STAT scored 49 points against the Pacers in November.
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- Nov. 30, 2008: Suns fail to have fun at Nets' expense in Sunday's loss
- Nov. 28, 2008: Newsroom Notes: Heat, Wade stifle Suns
- Nov. 28, 2008: Marion returns to scene of dunks
- Nov. 28, 2008: Video: Marion speaks about his return to Phoenix
- Nov. 27, 2008: Shaq propels Suns over
T-Wolves in Minnesota
- Nov. 27, 2008: Notes: Singletary’s play keeps Dragic on the bench
- Nov. 26, 2008: Suns come alive just in time
- Nov. 26, 2008: Video: Shaq Lends a Hand for Thanksgiving Holiday
- Nov. 26, 2008: Shaq-less Suns must adjust
- Nov. 25, 2008: Stoudemire receives NBA Community Assist Award
- Nov. 24, 2008: Suns welcome back Barbosa
- Nov. 22, 2008: Hot 3rd quarter burns Blazers
- Nov. 22, 2008: Notes: 'Shogun’ Shaq schools Blazers rookie Oden
- Nov. 22, 2008: O'Neal makes sure battle of titans not memorable for Oden
- Nov. 21, 2008: O'Neal embraces Jackson
- Nov. 21, 2008: Suns’ reserves hardly given chance to get off bench
- Nov. 21, 2008: Lakers extend Suns’ struggles against elite teams
- Nov. 20, 2008: All-Star Steve Nash honored for off-the-court excellence
- Nov. 20, 2008: Shaq, Kobe, Phil together again
- Nov. 20, 2008: Notes: Shaq, Bynum had memorable encounter in ’06
- Nov. 19, 2008: Video: Raja Bell Moody Blues Celebration
- Nov. 17, 2008: O’Neal Fine With $25,000 Fine From NBA
- Nov. 17, 2008: Video: Robin Lopez on Comic Books
- Nov. 17, 2008: Suns Fall to Jazz in Utah
- Nov. 17, 2008: Suns Find Right Mix vs. Pistons
- Nov. 16, 2008: Video: Suns-Pistons Postgame Reaction
- Nov. 16, 2008: Shaq Ejected, but Suns Beat Pistons 104-86
- Nov. 14, 2008: Short-Handed Suns Beat Kings in OT
- Nov. 13, 2008: Rockets bully Suns at home
- Nov. 13, 2008: Notes: O'Neal climbing league's all-time scoring list
- Nov. 12, 2008: Newsroom Notes: Suns fail to launch against Rockets
- Nov. 12, 2008: Phoenix's Jerry Colangelo recognized for Olympic effort
- Nov. 12, 2008: Suns cloudy on who they are
- Nov. 11, 2008: Barbosa helps Suns to victory
- Nov. 11, 2008: Video: Steve Nash Reading & Learning Center
- Nov. 11, 2008: Guards return from daddy duty
- Nov. 10, 2008: Blog: Barbosa Saves the Day
- Nov. 10, 2008: Suns honor Colangelo’s USA Basketball contributions
- Nov. 10, 2008: Stoudemire wins Western Conference Player of the Week
- Nov. 10, 2008: Suns' philosophy paying off at the free-throw line
- Nov. 9, 2008: Shaq back with vengeance
- Nov. 9, 2008: Notes: Nash says run, Porter more cautious
- Nov. 8, 2008: Notes: Return to Milwaukee finds Porter a step up
- Nov. 7, 2008: Shaq sits as Rose leads Bulls over Suns
- Nov. 6, 2008: Blog: STAT Stuffer
- Nov. 6, 2008: Suns in awe of Amar'e's show
- Nov. 6, 2008: Notes: KJ's victory applauded
- Nov. 5, 2008: Raja Bell scores 22 as red-hot Suns beat Nets
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- Nov. 4, 2008: Suns ready for the road
- Nov. 1, 2008: Newsroom Notes: Barnes helps drive Suns over Blazers
- Nov. 1, 2008: Looking for more energy
In October, the Suns tipped off Training Camp, as well as, the regular season.
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2008 Training Camp Index
- Oct.. 30, 2008: Goran Dragic, Suns second unit still learning under Porter
- Oct.. 30, 2008: Shaq gets last laugh on Spurs’ joke of early foul
- Oct.. 30, 2008: Suns mix old, new styles to top Spurs in opener
- Oct.. 29, 2008: Stoudemire leads Suns with 22 in win over Spurs
- Oct.. 29, 2008: Suns "old geezers" ready for the start of a new season
- Oct.. 24, 2008: Suns end preseason with solid win over Thunder
- Oct.. 24, 2008: Video: Alando Tucker School Visit
- Oct.. 23, 2008: Suns exercise Tucker option
- Oct.. 21, 2008: Suns work OT to beat Bobcats
- Oct.. 17, 2008: Suns focused on better defense
- Oct.. 16, 2008: Grant Hill's jumper in Atlanta lifts Suns over Hawks
- Oct.. 16, 2008: Suns, APS team up for court dedication in Winkelman
- Oct.. 15, 2008: Barnes reflects on mom's passing last year
- Oct.. 14, 2008: STAT returns to practice
- Oct.. 13, 2008: Barbosa rejoins Suns
- Oct. 5, 2008: 2008 Training Camp:
Videos: Behind-the-Scenes of Day One | Suns.com Training Camp Report |
Day Three of Training Camp | Scrimmage Webcast | Camp Concludes
Stories: Kerr Blog: Let's Go Camping | Porter Introduces Suns to Defense |
Porter Receives Visit From Mentor | STAT to Miss Two Weeks With Eye Injury
- Oct. 4, 2008: Blog: 10 Points About the Suns Srimmage
- Oct. 3, 2008: Position Breakdowns: PG | SG | C | PF | SF |
Walking With Dinosaurs made its way to Phoenix in September.
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- Sep. 30, 2008: Barbosa Leaves Camp to Tend to Ill Mother
- Sep. 29, 2008: Media Day Video | Media Day Photos
- Sep. 25, 2008: Suns' offseason workout | Video
- Sep. 25, 2008: Stoudemire to be limited early in camp with ankle sprain
- Sep. 25, 2008: Suns sign Dragic | Coming to America
- Sep. 24, 2008: All-Star Grant Hill again proving himself to be a team player
- Sep. 23, 2008: Blog: NBA season just around the corner
- Sep. 19, 2008: Blog: Nash leading by example
- Sep. 9, 2008: Hill raises MRSA awareness | Video
- Sep. 9, 2008: Video: STAT goes Jurassic | Photos | Walking With Dinosaurs Promo
- Sep. 4, 2008: Sun to Help Power Suns at Home in 2009 Video
- Sep. 2, 2008: Scott Williams looking forward to another season with the Suns
In August, 32 finalists auditioned to become Suns Dancers for the 2008-09 season.
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- Aug. 27, 2008: Video: Suns.com catches up with STAT
- Aug. 27, 2008: Many quick to congratulate Jerry Colangelo for Olympic gold
- Aug. 27, 2008: Suns announce promotions in basketball operations
- Aug. 26, 2008: Phoenix Suns add more depth at point guard position
- Aug. 26, 2008: Blog: Why I Dig Sean Singletary
- Aug. 25, 2008: Suns acquire Sean Singletary
- Aug. 21, 2008: Ann Meyers Drysdale checks in from the Olympics in Beijing
- Aug. 20, 2008: Video: Suns/Mercury Coaching Clinic
- Aug. 18, 2008: Blog: Alando Tucker back fromm Las Vegas
- Aug. 14, 2008: Suns Sign Forward Louis Amundson
- Aug. 14, 2008: 2008-09 Suns Dancers Revealed
- Aug. 13, 2008: Blog: The Reason I Watch Sports
- Aug. 13, 2008: Diaw Continues Efforts Overseas in Senegal
- Aug. 12, 2008: Suns Release 2008 Preseason Schedule
- Aug. 7, 2008: Suns to Open Season in San Antonio
- Aug. 3, 2008: Video: Suns Dancers Auditions Day 2
- Aug. 2, 2008: Video: Suns Dancers Auditions | Photos
- Aug. 1, 2008: Suns Still Holding Out Hope For Dragic
- Aug. 1, 2008: Video: Steve Nash Charity Soccer Game
In July, rookie Robin Lopez paid a visit to Suns Camp.
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2008 Summer League Index
- July 25, 2008: Barnes gives Suns flexibility even at point
- July 24, 2008: Lopez to participate in clinic for Middle East youth
- July 23, 2008: Barnes ready to return to his old style for Suns
- July 22, 2008: Suns Ink Barnes to a One-Year Deal
- July 22, 2008: Video:Matt Barnes introduced to Phoenix media
- July 20, 2008: Suns Wrap Up Las Vegas Summer League
- July 19, 2008: Video:Suns.com Visits Alando Tucker
- July 19, 2008: Lopez Impresses in Vegas
- July 19, 2008: Video: Behind-the-scenes with the Suns in Vegas
- July 19, 2008: Photo: Summer Suns compete in Las Vegas
- July 17, 2008: First Impresssions of Summer League
- July 11, 2008: One-on-One Debate: Should players spend a year in college?
- July 11, 2008: Strawberry set for NBA Summer League
- July 11, 2008: Tucker hopes to make greater impact in second season
- July 10, 2007: Suns Sign Robin Lopez
- July 8, 2007: 2008 Summer League: Q&A with Dan Majerle
- July 3, 2007: Blog: Alando Tucker discusses his summer in Phoenix
- July 3, 2007: Suns Announce 2008 NBA Summer League Roster
- July 1, 2008: Video: Highlights of Dragic in Europe
- July 1, 2008: Video: Robin Lopez Visits Suns Camp
In June, the Suns named Terry Porter their new head coach.
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Suns Draft Central
- June 30, 2007: SportsCenter "My Wish" Series Shows Youth Meeting Shaq
- June 28, 2007: Lopez twins begin life as foes
- June 28, 2007: Second-round pick Dragic not likely to join Suns this year
- June 28, 2007: Video: Behind-the-scenes of the NBA Draft
- June 26, 2007: Video: 24 Hours with Suns.com
- June 26, 2007: Video: Robin Lopez Suns workout video
- June 26, 2007: Video: Suns introduce Robin Lopez
- June 26, 2007: Suns draft 7-foot center Robin Lopez at 15
- June 26, 2007: Suns acquire Slovenian guard Goran Dragic
- June 26, 2007: Hill exercises player option for 2008-09 season
- June 24, 2007: This year's draft is critical
- June 20, 2007: Suns complete coaching staff
- June 20, 2007: Stoudemire to skip playing for USA Basketball
- June 16, 2007: Suns front office travels to Oakland for pre-draft workout
- June 12, 2007: Video: Predraft Workouts Continue
- June 12, 2007: First round of workouts conclude for Suns
- June 11, 2007: Phoenix Suns Charities community giving tops $1 million
- June 11, 2007: The Suns on Terry Porter
- June 10, 2007: Terry Porter takes over Suns as clock ticks
- June 9, 2007: Blog: Porter, Kerr Ready to Lead the Suns into the Future
- June 9, 2007: Suns.comTV Report: Porter introduced as head coach
- June 9, 2007: Video: Terry Porter introductory press conference
- June 9, 2007: Photos: Terry Porter through-the-years
- June 9, 2007: Suns Hire Porter as Coach
- June 8, 2007: Porter Introduced as Suns Head Coach
- June 8, 2008: Predraft Q&A: Green | Hickson
- June 7, 2008: Suns Name Terry Porter Head Coach
- June 4, 2008: Suns Begin Pre-Draft Workouts
- June 3, 2008: Suns.com Draws Record Traffic During 2007-08 Season
- June 3, 2008: Porter, Suns Have Long Talk on Coaching Vacancy
- June 2, 2008: One-on-One Debate: Who Will Win The Finals?
In May, the Suns began their offseason.
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Suns Search for New Head Coach
- May 30, 2008: Kerr Conducts 2nd Round of Coaching Interviews
- May 27, 2008: Scouting Q&A With Vinny Del Negro
- May 27, 2008: Suns Talked With Shaw
- May 22, 2008: Suns Interview Rockets Assistant Turner
- May 21, 2008: Hornacek Would Like to Return to Suns as Coach
- May 19, 2008: Ex-Sun Corbin to Interview With Phoenix
- May 19, 2008: Quarterback Donovan McNabb Talks Basketball With Suns.com
- May 16, 2008: Suns Talk With Silas, Interview Jackson
- May 16, 2008: Porter First to Interview With Suns
- May 15, 2008: Giricek Pays Visit to Lucky Students
- May 14, 2008: Jackson to talk with Suns
- May 13, 2008: Sarver discusses coaching possibilities on KTAR
- May 12, 2008: Bell named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team
- May 12, 2008: Suns ready to begin search for new head coach
- May 12, 2008: Audio: Steve Kerr on Doug and Wolf
- May 12, 2008: Video: Stat/Shaq Feed the Children
- May 12, 2008: Blog: The Divorce is Final
- May 10, 2008: Kerr: Suns begin process of finding next head coach
- May 10, 2008: Reaction to D'Antoni departure
- May 9, 2008: Video: Steve Nash Court Dedication
- May 9, 2008: Players Sad to See D’Antoni Leave
- May 9, 2008: NBA Commissioner to look at 'Hack-a-Shaq' strategy
- May 8, 2008: Nash, STAT named to All-NBA Second Team
- May 1, 2008: Notes: Kerr says Shaq trade a success
