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Phoenix Completes Training-Camp Roster

Sep 30, 2005 11:34 PM EST

The Phoenix Suns signed rookie free agent Anthony Lever-Pedroza to a contract Friday, completing their 15-man roster for training camp.

Lever-Pedroza, the son of former Arizona State and NBA star Lafayette "Fat" Lever, has played two professional seasons in Mexico and averaged 9.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists in four games for the Mexican National Team at the FIBA Americas Championship from Aug. 24-Sept. 4.

He also played for Sacramento's summer league team this year.

A native of Tucson, Lever-Pedroza played three years of college ball at Oregon, setting the school season record for three-point accuracy with 50 percent (53-of-106) in 2001-02.

Via USA Today

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Clippers Agree To Terms With McCarty

Sep 30, 2005 3:47 AM EST

The Clippers agreed to terms with veteran free-agent forward Walter McCarty on Thursday.

He is scheduled to sign a contract Friday, pending the results of a physical, the team said. Terms of the contract were not announced.

McCarty has averaged 5.3 points and 2.7 rebounds in 557 games over nine seasons with New York, Boston and Phoenix.

The 6-foot-10 McCarty was traded in February from Boston to Phoenix, where he averaged 3.5 points in 28 games while helping the Suns to the best record in the Western Conference.

McCarty helped lead Kentucky to the 1996 NCAA title, then was drafted 19th overall by New York.

Via L.A. Times

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Bo Outlaw Signs With Magic

Sep 29, 2005 4:36 PM EST

The Orlando Magic have signed free agent forward Charles “Bo” Outlaw, President/CEO Bob Vander Weide announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal are not disclosed. Outlaw (6’8”, 220, 4/3/71) appeared in 39 regular season games last season with Phoenix, averaging 0.7 ppg. and 1.4 rpg. in 5.5 minpg. He also played in one postseason outing, as the Suns advanced to the Western Conference Finals.

Via Magic Press Release

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Suns Sep 2005 Archive

  • Marion Anticipates Small-Forward Time

    Arizona Republic | Sep 24, 2005

    Barely sweating, Shawn Marion rebounded, led the break and slipped a bounce pass between two defenders for a teammate's easy layup.

  • Stoudemire Says Extension Should Be Done Soon

    East Valley Tribune | Sep 23, 2005

    Amaré Stoudemire said he will sign a five-year, $72.6 million contract extension with the Phoenix Suns before the team begins training camp on Oct. 4

  • Stoudemire Remains With Nike

    Arizona Republic | Sep 23, 2005

    A bigger team beat Phoenix to an extension with Amaré Stoudemire - team Nike.

  • Suns Go 'Hollywood' With Pricey Courtside Seats

    Arizona Republic | Sep 21, 2005

    Prices for their 16 new "Jack Nicholson" courtside seats are $1,500 per game, but those who might be interested are out of luck since they are all sold out for the 2005 season.

  • Sarver Says New Suns Will Score Even More

    Arizona Republic | Sep 15, 2005

    Welcomed by 300 familiar foam "No.

  • Lucas Tischer Signs With Phoenix

    Suns Press Release | Sep 13, 2005

    The Phoenix Suns today announced the signing of rookie free-agent forward Lucas Tischer, who was a member of the team’s summer league entry at the Reebok Vegas Summer League in July.

  • Suns Sign Eddie House

    Washington Post | Sep 13, 2005

    Former Arizona State star Eddie House has signed a two-year contract with the Phoenix Suns.

  • House Signs Two-Year Deal With Phoenix

    ESPN | Sep 10, 2005

    ESPN's Ric Bucher reported that guard Eddie House has agreed to a two-year, $1.8 million deal with the Suns. House averaged 5.8 points per game with the Kings last season.

  • The Wait Is Over For The Class Of 2002

    Sporting News | Sep 5, 2005

    Now that most free agents are signed, GM's have begun to turn their attention towards their own players, those from the draft class of 2002.

  • Padgett Likely To Take Better Offer Elsewhere

    Arizona Republic | Sep 2, 2005

    The arrival of Brian Grant in Phoenix has caused Scott Padgett to reconsider his decision to join the Suns. He has received interest from the Clippers and Nuggets.

  • Suns Hope Jones Can Fill 3-Point Void

    Arizona Republic | Sep 2, 2005

    The Phoenix Suns failed in their courtship of Michael Finley, and that is good news for young James Jones.