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Frustrated Steve Nash Tired of Talking, Urges Suns to 'Keep Fighting'

DENVER -- It's almost as if Steve Nash is ready to crank a certain Journey song in the Phoenix locker room. "It's like we stop believing,'' said the Suns guard, saying when they "lose the momentum'' in games they "go downhill fast.'' How fast did the Suns go downhill Tuesday night at Denver? Think of the 1970...

Vince Carter Adjusting to Life With the Suns

DENVER -- This is all new for Vince Carter. Never in his 13-year NBA career has he found himself playing for a contract. Then again, Carter wouldn't use those words. The way he looks at, he's just playing. The Phoenix swingman will become a free agent if the Suns buy his $18 million contract for next season for $4...

NBA Power Rankings: Heat Still Hot

Surprise! The red-hot Miami Heat are still streaking, putting some distance between themselves and the rest of the top-heavy Eastern Conference while challenging the San Antonio Spurs for the best record in the NBA. In fact, Miami is the only constant atop our rankings, which otherwise feature a completely shuffled top...

Thanks to Amar'e Stoudemire, Knicks, Suns Swap Places

PHOENIX – By the time Amar'e Stoudemire was summoned to the bench for his first rest Friday night at his old home, the Suns' US Airways Center, he'd hit a long jump shot, made an improbable scoop shot from behind the backboard, blocked an attempt by his old teammate Steve Nash, and otherwise dominated the game for...

Knicks vs. Suns: Amar'e Stoudemire Shines in Return to Phoenix

PHOENIX -- Suns head coach Alvin Gentry said before the game that to this point in the season, Amar'e Stoudemire is the MVP. Stoudemire played the part on Friday, and finished with 23 points, nine rebounds and two blocked shots as the Knicks cruised to a 121-96 blowout win over the reeling Phoenix Suns. First Quarter:...

Alvin Gentry News From the Web

05/07/12 Alvin Gentry did another solid job for the Phoenix... Source: Suns Locker The Suns didn't look like a playoff team before the 2011-12 season, at least in my eyes.
05/04/12 Suns are taking a risk with Alvin Gentry Source: KTAR - Phoenix AZ The Phoenix Suns have not exactly made a habit of making sure their top free agents stick around.
04/26/12 Thanks for the ride, Phoenix Suns Source: The Arizona Republic - Phoenix AZ Thanks to the Phoenix Suns for putting up a good fight this season.
04/26/12 Suns finale all about Steve Nash Source: KTAR - Phoenix AZ "To be able to be with him here for eight years, and what he's accomplished here, and what he's done for this franchise," Suns coach Alvin Gentry said, "and what he's done for my coaching career has beenï¿½I don't know, I think it's priceless as far as I'm concerned."
04/26/12 Gentry: Early mistakes kept team from playoffs Source: KTAR - Phoenix AZ The Phoenix Suns could have been in a much different spot if this were an 82 game season.

Background on Alvin Gentry

Alvin Gentry (born November 5, 1954) is an American professional basketball coach, and college basketball player, who has led four different NBA teams.

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