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Apr
20
2006

Thoughts on Kobe, Lakers ready to face Nash, Suns

Los Angeles Lakers

A response to Kobe, Lakers ready to face Nash, Suns:I keep hearing people ask "Which of the Suns is gonna keep up with Kobe?" "How're the Suns gonna cope with Kobe?"  How come no one's asking "How're the Lakers gonna cope with Steve Nash?" Geez! Two MVP-caliber seasons and... Link


Read More: Dallas Mavericks , Kobe Bryant , Los Angeles Lakers , Phoenix Suns , Steve Nash


Posted at 09:43 AM

Apr
7
2006

Nike Ballers of the Week

NBA TV Broadband

While Shawn Marion and Dirk Nowitzki square off this week, Steve Nash defeated Sam Cassell to earn last week's Nike Baller honors.... Link


Read More: Dallas Mavericks , Dirk Nowitzki , Phoenix Suns , Sam Cassell , Shawn Marion , Steve Nash


Posted at 05:54 PM

Apr
4
2006

Playoff Race Reset

Sactown Royalty

Alright, since everyone in the league was off last night, it's time to reset the playoff race. I'm going to break down the remaining win probabilities for each of the four teams in the hunt - the Lakers, Kings, Hornets and Jazz. (My previous posts on win probability are... Link


Read More: Cleveland Cavaliers , Dallas Mavericks , Denver Nuggets , Detroit Pistons , Golden State Warriors , Los Angeles Clippers , Los Angeles Lakers , Minnesota T-Wolves , New Orleans Hornets , Phoenix Suns , Portland Trailblazers , Sacramento Kings , San Antonio Spurs , Seattle Sonics , Shawn Marion , Steve Nash , Toronto Raptors , Utah Jazz


Posted at 09:43 AM

Luke-Warm Pickups

Fantasy Basketblog

As we near the end of the fantasy season, it’s important to recognize that you’re not going to find those awesome pickups that you always spend time trolling for during the first half of the year. And as you look for players to fill those extra games you’ve got... Link


Read More: Antonio McDyess , Ben Wallace , Detroit Pistons , Hubie Brown , Leandro Barbosa , Nate Robinson , Orlando Magic , Phoenix Suns , Rasheed Wallace , Stephon Marbury , Steve Francis , Steve Nash , Tim Thomas


Posted at 09:42 AM

Mar
9
2006

Suns' Nash, Barbosa miss San Antonio game

FOXSports.com News for NBA

The Phoenix Suns were without Steve Nash and his backup Leandro Barbosa for Thursday night's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Nash, who had not missed a game all season, sprained his right ankle in the third quarter of Monday night's contest against New Orleans in Oklahoma City. The... Link


Read More: Leandro Barbosa , New Orleans Hornets , Phoenix Suns , San Antonio Spurs , Steve Nash


Posted at 10:40 PM

Mar
7
2006

Nash "Day-to-Day" After Rolling Ankle

NBA.com: News and Scores

According to THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, as reported on ESPN.COM, "Phoenix point guard Steve Nash, the reigning NBA MVP and a strong contender to win the award for a second year in a row, said Monday night he's 'day to day' after leaving the Suns' game against (the Hornets) with... Link


Read More: New Orleans Hornets , Phoenix Suns , Steve Nash


Posted at 08:30 AM

Jan
30
2006

Trending Upward

By Brian Robinson, sonicscentral.com - We Bleed Green and Gold

Guest Columnist Joe Newell was nice enough to write this piece summarizing the start of Bob Hill’s tenure: Since taking over as head coach after the loss at Indiana, Bob Hill has had 13 games to put his stamp on this team, and its quest to right the ship.... Link


Read More: Allen Iverson , Baron Davis , Chauncey Billups , Chris Duhon , Danny Fortson , Gary Payton , Indiana Pacers , Orlando Magic , Philadelphia 76ers , Phoenix Suns , Reggie Evans , Sam Cassell , Seattle Sonics , Stephon Marbury , Steve Francis , Steve Nash


Posted at 08:45 AM

Jan
27
2006

Dunk of the Night: S. Marion

NBA TV Broadband

Shawn Marion oops the alley from Steve Nash.... Link


Read More: Phoenix Suns , Shawn Marion , Steve Nash


Posted at 07:58 AM

Jan
19
2006

Marion, Nash light up Clips in Suns' win

FOXSports.com News for NBA

Shawn Marion had 30 points and 17 rebounds, Steve Nash added 20 points and 18 assists and the Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Clippers 112-102 on Wednesday night. The Suns increased their lead in the Pacific Division to 3 1-2 games over the second-place Clippers with their 11th... Link


Read More: Los Angeles Clippers , Phoenix Suns , Shawn Marion , Steve Nash


Posted at 07:43 AM

Dec
8
2005

Nash captures Lou Marsh Award

NBA Basketball - Topix.net

Posted at 11:53 AM EST Globe and Mail Update Steve Nash, who enjoyed the greatest basketball season ever last year for a Canadian playing in the National Basketball Association, is the overwhelming winner of ...... Link


Read More: Phoenix Suns , Steve Nash


Posted at 07:04 PM

Nov
30
2005

Suns win on Nash's three-point prowess

FOXSports.com News for NBA

Steve Nash didn't intend to shoot a lot of 3-pointers. They just came naturally in the flow of the game. "I wasn't looking for them, I don't ever focus on them," Nash said after scoring a season-high 31 points, including a career-high seven 3-pointers, as the well-rested Phoenix Suns... Link


Read More: Indiana Pacers , Phoenix Suns , Steve Nash


Posted at 10:30 PM

Nov
29
2005

Standings Management: How Much is Enough?

Fantasy Basketblog

With most teams having played somewhere between 12 and 14 games so far, we’re still only about 15-18% of the way through the season. What that means for your fantasy team is that it’s still early. Really early. Early enough that with all the trades (both in real life... Link


Read More: Alonzo Mourning , Andre Miller , Ben Wallace , Chauncey Billups , Jason Kidd , New Jersey Nets , Phoenix Suns , Samuel Dalembert , Steve Nash , Zach Randolph


Posted at 09:22 AM

Nov
23
2005

Head On

Fantasy Basketblog

So the popular pickup in leagues across the country last night was surely Luther Head. I must give credit to the guy in my league who snagged him a few hours before last night’s tip off. Good thinking. Head started, played 43 minutes and poured in 28 points, grabbed... Link


Read More: Al Harrington , Antawn Jamison , Antonio Daniels , Atlanta Hawks , Caron Butler , David Wesley , Derek Anderson , Gilbert Arenas , Houston Rockets , Jared Jeffries , Jarvis Hayes , Jim Jackson , Joe Johnson , Josh Childress , Josh Smith , Leandro Barbosa , Luther Head , Phoenix Suns , Rafer Alston , Shawn Marion , Steve Nash , Tracy McGrady , Washington Wizards


Posted at 10:53 AM

Nov
15
2005

Nash tries to learn new mates' tendencies (Reg Req'd)

NBA Basketball - Topix.net

There is no joy or permanence to winning basketball games as a solo act. Steve Nash figured that out awhile ago.... Link


Read More: Phoenix Suns , Steve Nash


Posted at 09:42 AM

New! Updated! Top 20!

Fantasy Basketblog

Every couple of weeks here at FBB, we update our rankings of the elitest of the elite. Basically, we’re treating this like a new mock draft. If your draft was held today, how would it look? This is our best guess. 1. Kevin Garnett, SF, MinSure the free throws... Link


Read More: Allen Iverson , Amare Stoudemire , Andrei Kirilenko , Antawn Jamison , Chauncey Billups , Cleveland Cavaliers , Dallas Mavericks , Dirk Nowitzki , Dwyane Wade , Eddie Jones , Elton Brand , Gilbert Arenas , Houston Rockets , Jason Kidd , Kevin Garnett , Kobe Bryant , Lamar Odom , LeBron James , Marcus Camby , Miami Heat , Michael Redd , Minnesota T-Wolves , New Jersey Nets , Paul Pierce , Peja Stojakovic , Philadelphia 76ers , Phoenix Suns , Ray Allen , Richard Jefferson , Sacramento Kings , San Antonio Spurs , Shaquille O'Neal , Shawn Marion , Steve Nash , Tim Duncan , Tracy McGrady , Utah Jazz , Vince Carter , Washington Wizards , Yao Ming


Posted at 09:38 AM

Nov
4
2005

Finley Puts Some Hurt Feelings Behind

NBA.com: News and Scores

Art Garcia of the FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM writes, “Michael Finley chose the defending champions, spurning Steve Nash in Phoenix, Shaquille O'Neal in Miami and Kevin Garnett in Minnesota. It was a second chance with the Spurs."At the time I thought loyalty meant something, so I went back to Dallas... Link


Read More: Dallas Mavericks , Kevin Garnett , Miami Heat , Michael Finley , Minnesota T-Wolves , Phoenix Suns , San Antonio Spurs , Shaquille O'Neal , Steve Nash


Posted at 10:13 AM

Oct
25
2005

Anthony: The greatest PF ever

By Greg Anthony, ESPN.com - Greg Anthony Columns

Duncan lost in the fervor over teammates by Greg AnthonyWe've heard so much talk about how good Steve Nash is, and the MVP has been nothing short of spectacular throughout these playoffs. We also know how good Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker are, and I personally believe they're as... Link


Read More: Manu Ginobili , Phoenix Suns , San Antonio Spurs , Steve Nash , Tim Duncan , Tony Parker


Posted at 10:08 AM

Sep
28
2005
Sep
27
2005

Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft – Round Three

Fantasy Basketblog

(For rounds one and two, check the previous post) Players already on the team are in parentheses. Team A: Ray Allen (Kevin Garnett, Peja Stojakovic)Team B: Ron Artest (Lebron James, Shaquille O’Neal)Team C: Baron Davis (Dirk Nowitzki, Yao Ming)Team D: Chris Bosh (Shawn Marion, Stephon Marbury)Team E: Ben Wallace... Link


Read More: Allen Iverson , Amare Stoudemire , Andrei Kirilenko , Baron Davis , Ben Wallace , Brad Miller , Chauncey Billups , Chris Bosh , Cleveland Cavaliers , Dallas Mavericks , Dirk Nowitzki , Draft , Dwight Howard , Dwyane Wade , Elton Brand , Gilbert Arenas , Houston Rockets , Indiana Pacers , Jason Kidd , Joe Johnson , Kevin Garnett , Kobe Bryant , Lamar Odom , LeBron James , Manu Ginobili , Mike Bibby , Minnesota T-Wolves , New Jersey Nets , Orlando Magic , Pau Gasol , Paul Pierce , Peja Stojakovic , Philadelphia 76ers , Phoenix Suns , Ray Allen , Ron Artest , Sacramento Kings , San Antonio Spurs , Shawn Marion , Stephon Marbury , Steve Francis , Steve Nash , Theo Ratliff , Tim Duncan , Toronto Raptors , Tracy McGrady , Utah Jazz , Vince Carter , Washington Wizards , Yao Ming


Posted at 09:06 AM

Sep
26
2005

2005 Fantasy Basketball Mock Draft

Fantasy Basketblog

Is it ever really too early to do a mock draft? Absolutely not. Especially with training camp starting next week, and the season only about a month away. So what we’re going to do is spend this week going through a mini-mock draft. Today we’ll do rounds one and... Link


Read More: Allen Iverson , Amare Stoudemire , Andrei Kirilenko , Brad Miller , Cleveland Cavaliers , Dallas Mavericks , Dirk Nowitzki , Draft , Dwyane Wade , Elton Brand , Gilbert Arenas , Houston Rockets , Jason Kidd , Kevin Garnett , Kobe Bryant , LeBron James , Mike Bibby , Minnesota T-Wolves , New Jersey Nets , Paul Pierce , Peja Stojakovic , Philadelphia 76ers , Phoenix Suns , Sacramento Kings , San Antonio Spurs , Shaquille O'Neal , Shawn Marion , Stephon Marbury , Steve Nash , Tim Duncan , Tracy McGrady , Utah Jazz , Vince Carter , Washington Wizards , Yao Ming


Posted at 10:16 AM

Sep
2
2005

Nash sorry about losing JJ (Reg Req'd)

NBA Basketball - Topix.net

Paul Coro The Arizona Republic Sept. 2, 2005 12:00 AM Steve Nash was back at America West Arena on Thursday, fresh off a summer in which he married his longtime love, tanned in Tahiti, was splashed across the ...... Link


Read More: Phoenix Suns , Steve Nash


Posted at 09:25 AM

Aug
16
2005

Suns talk to Payton

NBA Basketball - Topix.net

The Suns have engaged in talks regarding free-agent point guard Gary Payton, who has publicly expressed interest in backing up Steve Nash.... Link


Read More: Gary Payton , Phoenix Suns , Steve Nash


Posted at 03:59 PM

Aug
1
2005

Joe Johnson leaving Phoenix

NBA FAN BLOG

Link: JJ going to Hawks for Diaw, 2 picks. I know Joe Johnson is a young player and he will improve his game in years to come. How much will he improve? That's to be seen. I think he's pretty close to hitting his ceiling right now and reading... Link


Read More: Atlanta Hawks , Joe Johnson , Kurt Thomas , Phoenix Suns , Steve Nash


Posted at 09:42 AM

Jun
27
2005

Mock Draft, pt 2

Fantasy Basketblog

For picks 1 through 13, check out Friday's post. 14. Minnesota Timberwolves Who they will take: Antoine Wright Who they should take: Francisco Garcia Minnesota is a team that needs to draft based on attitude. They way under-performed last year, and they need to plan for a future without... Link


Read More: Ben Gordon , Bobby Jackson , Boston Celtics , Chicago Bulls , Chris Bosh , Chris Taft , Denver Nuggets , Detroit Pistons , Houston Rockets , Indiana Pacers , Jason Kidd , Kurt Thomas , Latrell Sprewell , Luther Head , Marcus Camby , Memphis Grizzlies , Miami Heat , Minnesota T-Wolves , New Jersey Nets , New York Knicks , Phoenix Suns , Raef LaFrentz , Rashad McCants , Ron Artest , Sacramento Kings , Sam Cassell , San Antonio Spurs , Seattle Sonics , Shaquille O'Neal , Steve Nash , Toronto Raptors , Utah Jazz , Vince Carter


Posted at 06:36 PM

May
28
2005

Wilbon on the NBA Playoffs (Reg Req'd)

NBA Basketball - Topix.net

Steve Nash, who had hit 57 percent of his shots in the first two games against San Antonio, including 1 of 2 three-point attempts, was explaining what happened on the last shot of Game 2, the one that didn't ...... Link


Read More: Phoenix Suns , San Antonio Spurs , Steve Nash


Posted at 04:38 PM