Karl Malone had to buy a scalped ticket to see his former team play (Yahoo! Sports)

There’s quite a bit to Gordon Monson’s column revisiting of the end of the Jerry Sloan era in Utah, none more surprising than the claim from Jazz legend Karl Malone that Malone had to pay for a ticket from a … Continue reading →
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Nash sets Suns’ assist record (Yahoo! Sports)

When he was drafted by the Phoenix Suns in 1996, Steve Nash was the No. 3 point guard behind Kevin Johnson and Jason Kidd. Wednesday night in New Orleans, the two-time former MVP officially became first string and did so in record-breaking fashion.
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Mavs’ trainers scramble as Kidd has injury scare (Yahoo! Sports)

Dallas Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd thought he might have suffered a major injury Friday night when he said it felt like somebody kicked him in the calf. That description, Kidd said, sent up red flags for the team’s medical staff.
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Suns’ Lopez suspended for 1 game (Yahoo! Sports)

Phoenix Suns center Robin Lopez was suspended for one game by the NBA on Wednesday for making contact with official Rodney Mott during Tuesday night’s home loss to Toronto. As a result, Lopez will miss Friday night’s game at Portland.
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Steve Nash Has Still Got It: Fantasy Basketball Report (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

Any assumptions that Steve Nash would slow down this year were premature. Nash is still putting up great numbers for the Phoenix Suns, even if the team is struggling to put together wins. It is about this time that trade rumors would typically start up, but it seems like Phoenix is…
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Rondo out, Allen leaves early (Yahoo! Sports)

The Boston Celtics played Sunday’s game against the Washington Wizards without guard Rajon Rondo due to a sprained right wrist and then lost Ray Allen in the second quarter with a jammed left ankle. It was the second straight game Rondo missed with the injury, which occurred…
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Suns Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

The Suns endured back-to-back homes losses to under .500 teams from the Eastern Conference—first to Cleveland on Thursday and then a 110-103 loss to the now 3-9 New Jersey Nets on Friday.
Not exactly the send-off the Suns were hoping for as they depart on their longest, toughest road trip of the year. But then again, [...]

Five ways to make a potential Vegas League worth a fan’s while (Yahoo! Sports)

Cynicism aside, the potential for up to 70 NBA players to create a series of teams that would take part in a mini-league in Las Vegas this September is intriguing. Hoopsworld’s Alex Kennedy reported earlier this week that Impact Basketball … Continue reading →
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NBA’s Barbosa to play for Flamengo in Brazil (AP)

Toronto Raptors guard Leandro Barbosa has signed to play for Rio de Janeiro club Flamengo. The deal includes a clause that would allow him to return to the NBA if the lockout ends. A statement on Flamengo’s website says Barbosa signed on Thursday. Details of the deal weren’t released. Barbosa averaged 13.3 points, 2.1 assists [...]

Timberwolves interview Terry Porter (PA SportsTicker)

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Suns’ Gortat not headed to Russia (Yahoo! Sports)

Word came recently that 6-11 center Marcin Gortat of the Phoenix Suns, a native of Poland, would be headed over…
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