With teams being able to talk to free agents on Saturday, expect the Phoenix Suns to make two calls, the Arizona Republic is reporting.
The first call will go out to Tim Thomas, who was a pivotal piece of the team who made a playoff push this post season, and the other to go to what the Republic calls a mystery guard, possibly either Bobby Jackson or Detroit guard Lindsey Hunter.
"We'd like to reach out to Tim and make sure he knows that we're definitely interested," said Mike D'Antoni, Suns coach and general manager. "I don't think there's a pressing need to go crazy. Tim is definitely a July 1 call. The rest of it, we'll have to see how the market looks when it plays out."
Thomas said he would give Phoenix the first chance and that money was a factor but not the dominant one.
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Many experts believed the Knicks reached badly by selecting Renaldo Balkman, but the Suns were reportedly set to pick the forward from South Carolina. The Suns ended up trading out of the first round altogether.
"I thought, 'If we take Balkman at No. 20, somebody will drop to us [at No. 29],' " Thomas said last night. "If we didn't get Collins, we had a backup. But Balkman wouldn't have been there at No. 29."
"Balkman is a unique player," Thomas said. "He reminds me of Dennis Rodman and Ron Artest. Mardy Collins is a big guard who can defend. Defensively, we feel you can put those two guys on the floor at and cover [small forward and shooting guard]."
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Jun 28, 2006 11:26 PM EST
The Phoenix Suns announced today that they have traded the draft rights to Kentucky’s Rajon Rondo, the 21st pick overall in the 2006 NBA Draft, and the contract of forward/center Brian Grant to the Boston Celtics. In return, Phoenix will receive a future first round pick. In a separate deal, the Suns traded the draft rights to Spanish guard Sergio Rodriguez, the 27th pick overall, to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for cash considerations.
The Suns will receive a conditional first-round pick from Boston via Cleveland from an earlier trade between Cleveland and Boston. The Cavaliers pick is subject to protection through No. 10 until 2011, at which time it is unprotected.
“It’s pretty simple. There were four or five guys we were interested in, but they were off the board,” said Suns Head Coach and Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Mike D’Antoni. “We love the group of players we have and want to keep them together."
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Suns Jun 2006 Archive
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NBA | Jun 28, 2006
The Suns traded the rights to Sergio Rodriguez to the Blazers for cash considerations.
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Tacoma News Tribune | Jun 28, 2006
According to sources, Danny Fortson's negative history with the Suns is the primary reason why the deal has hit a snag.
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Arizona Republic | Jun 27, 2006
"We've taken some calls about him. We've taken them about every night," Mike D'Antoni said about Shawn Marion, "but nothing is going to happen."
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Arizona Republic | Jun 27, 2006
The Phoenix Suns, who own picks 21 and 27 in Wednesday's draft, are likely to only keep one of their picks, according to a report in the Arizona Republic, with pick 27 likely to be the one the team moves.
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The Morning Call | Jun 27, 2006
Billy King denied a report from late last week in which the Sixers would look to trade down in the draft with Phoenix in the hopes of acquiring Leandro Barbosa.
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Newark Star-Ledger | Jun 25, 2006
Amare Stoudemire is finished with his rehab, so he'll start playing real games again -- first for the Phoenix entry in the Vegas Summer League (July 6-14), then at the Team USA training camp.
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DraftExpress.com | Jun 24, 2006
The rumored deal could involve Rashard Lewis, the 10th pick, and Danny Fortson heading to Phoenix in exchange for Shawn Marion, the 27th pick, and possibly Leandro Barbosa.
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Chicago Sun-Times | Jun 24, 2006
Bulls GM John Paxson has denied that reports of his team sending the second overall pick in next week's draft plus Tyson Chandler to the Phoenix Suns for forward Shawn Marion has any basis
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Journal Times | Jun 23, 2006
The Bulls and Suns are giving serious thought to a trade in which Suns forward Shawn Marion would be dealt to the Bulls for power forward Tyson Chandler and the Bulls' top draft pick, which is the second overall choice, according to Gery Woelfel.
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East Valley Tribune | Jun 23, 2006
Suns reserve Pat Burke picked up his player option ($810,000) for next season and, according to a report in the Arizona Republic, Brian Grant is to do the same with his ($1.
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Arizona Republic | Jun 20, 2006
Michigan State shooting guard Shannon Brown impressed the Phoenix Suns when he worked out for the team yesterday.
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Arizona Republic | Jun 20, 2006
Amare Stoudemire may make his Suns return at Las Vegas summer camp.
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DraftExpress.com | Jun 18, 2006
There are rumors that the Suns might even try to trade with Chicago and move up all the way to the #2 pick, a deal which would most likely involve Shawn Marion.
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Arizona Republic | Jun 13, 2006
Nowitzki signed a jersey for Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon after his city's team was defeated by the Mavericks in the playoffs.
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as.com | Jun 12, 2006
Stop the presses, Mike D'Antoni has entered the mix for bringing Jorge Garbajosa to the NBA.
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Press Release | Jun 9, 2006
The Suns fans involved in an incident during Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference Finals are being welcomed back to US Airways Center, announced today by Suns President & Chief Operating Officer Rick Welts.
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Arizona Republic | Jun 5, 2006
The Phoenix Suns believe they have the assets to still make a run at the NBA Championship, with a huge piece to the puzzle - Amare Stoudemire - expected to be back at full force next season.
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New York Post | Jun 4, 2006
"Stephon is the worst teammate I've ever had," Tim Thomas told Peter Vecsey an hour after the Suns had eliminated the Clippers, echoing the sentiments of Jayson Williams, Keith Van Horn, Kurt Thomas and several Suns and Knicks who wish to remain anonymous.
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USA Today | Jun 3, 2006
Dirk Nowitzki, coming off a career playoff high 50 points, got a well-deserved day off from the Mavericks' practice on Friday, according to a report by the Associated Press.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram | Jun 2, 2006
Technical fouls called on Suns coach Mike D'Antoni and Raja Bell on the same play with less than nine minutes to play in Game 5 Thursday gave the Dallas Mavericks the spark needed to take a 3-2 lead in the series, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
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East Valley Tribune | Jun 2, 2006
Tim Thomas has had enough of Dirk Nowitzki's constant complaining to the officials.
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Boston Herald | Jun 2, 2006
Sergio Rodriguez worked out for the Celtics on Friday after a workout with Phoenix earlier this week, also has dates scheduled with the Lakers, Chicago and Sacramento.
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RealGM | Jun 1, 2006
Dirk Nowitzki scored 50 points in the Mavericks' 117-101 Game 5 victory over Phoenix. His 50 points were a franchise record in a playoff game.
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Press Release | Jun 1, 2006
Dallas Mavericks center D.J. Mbenga has been suspended six games without pay for entering the spectator stands. The NBA will not be taking action against Mark Cuban for his involvement.
