Archive for the ‘Players’ Category

Vote for No. 23 as “The Best Man”

July 28th, 2010 by Suns.com Newsroom

Jason’s Richardson’s influence isn’t limited to just the hardwood. Just ask the grateful residents of Saginaw, Mich. (more…)

Vote for Steve Nash

July 13th, 2010 by Suns.com Newsroom

No stranger to philanthropic efforts, Steve Nash is nominated in the celebrity category of VH1’s “Do Something Awards,” a TV special honoring young people’s commitment to social change that airs July 19. Here’s your chance to vote for the All-Star point guard who, according to DoSomething.VH1.com, “leads the assist for low-income and at-risk kids to access to high-quality early learning in the US, and provides critical needs health services to children in Paraguay. Hosted the Showdown in Chinatown, a charity Soccer Game in New York City and gave away autographed shoes in support of Educare Arizona.” (more…)

Nash Wearing His Game Face

May 3rd, 2010 by Suns.com Newsroom

Even during the busy postseason, Suns guard Steve Nash still finds ways to make time for a good cause. (more…)

Steve Nash Could Use Your Votes

April 7th, 2010 by Josh Greene

Alright, Suns fans, here’s another chance for you to add to Steve Nash’s trophy case. Voting is now open for AZCentral.com’s “2010 Readers’ Choice” Awards, and, understandibly so, the All-Star point guard is among those nominated for the Valley’s “Best Sports Figure” category. (more…)

Suns Stand Pat on STAT, Day 2

February 19th, 2010 by Josh Greene

Following Friday morning’s shootaround, it was business as usual for the Suns’ Amar’e Stoudemire.

And by “business as usual,” I mean the All-Star forward was yet again fielding questions about all those trade rumors even a day after the NBA’s trading deadline passed. Of course, this time they were all in the past tense. (more…)

Suns Fans, Say Hello to Phoenix

February 12th, 2010 by Josh Greene

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While Steve Nash and Co. were busy turning the tables on that 18-game TNT losing streak, Brian Ray Siefken and Krysta Manzanarez were pretty much like all the other Suns fans who were tuned into the January 28 game vs. the Mavericks.

The difference? The couple was also welcoming a new bundle of joy into the world at the same time. (more…)

There’s No Business Like Steve’s Business

January 29th, 2010 by Josh Greene

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Check out the February issue of Fast Company magazine for writer Chuck Salter’s article on Steve Nash’s non-basketball business interests, which include a little bit of everything these days. (more…)

Lineup Changes Here to Stay… Vs. Nets, Anyway

January 19th, 2010 by Josh Greene

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The Suns’ starting lineup changes in Monday’s getaway game in Memphis weren’t enough to salvage the 0-4 road trip, but that doesn’t mean the team is “one and done” when it comes to juggling the roster spots. (more…)

Cotton Fitzsimmons Mile Running This Saturday

January 14th, 2010 by Josh Greene

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Before this Saturday’s 5 p.m. road game in Charlotte, head over to Turf Paradise for the annual running of the Cotton Fitzsimmons Mile – a stakes race named in honor of the late Suns Ring of Honor coaching great who was an avid horse-racing fan and a frequent patron of the racetrack. (more…)

Hey! Another Road Trip

December 16th, 2009 by Josh Greene

See this image? After the one-game jaunt to Portland for Thursday's contest, Suns road trips will seem like a distant memory... at least until after the December 25 game.

For a team that obviously loves playing at home, the Suns have certainly spent enough time away from there this season.

Expect that trend to change… well, after yet one more road trip, anyway.

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