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08.24.10

More Power to the Fans: An Interview with Dave Zirin 2010 NBA Free Agents, Donnie Nelson, George Shinn, LeBron James, Mark Cuban, Mark Warkentien, NBA CBA 2011, Steve Kerr, Suns News, dave zirin, kevin pritchard, nba owners, politics, rex chapman | (0)
by Bethlehem ShoalsFiled under: Heat, Hornets, Mavericks, Nuggets, Suns, Trail Blazers, NBA Fans, NBA Media Watch, Interviews, Sports Business and MediaFor over a decade now, author and radio personality Dave Zirin has tirelessly explored the intersection of sports and politics. He has two main angles of attack: spotlighting the rare athletes who make their views known, and laying out the ways in which politics seep into our discourse of sport. It's an uphill battle, to be sure. Many fans look on major leagues as the ultimate form of escapism. They represent an oasis, a place to get all worked up ...
07.18.10

Despite Champion Lakers, NBA Seeing Power Shift From West to East 2010 NBA Free Agents, Amare Stoudemire, Carlos Boozer, Dirk Nowitzki, Doc Rivers, Dwyane Wade, Gregg Popovich, John Hammond, LeBron James, Suns News, Yao Ming, byron scott, chris bosh, joe johnson, paul pierce | (0)
by Chris TomassonFiled under: 76ers, Bobcats, Bucks, Bulls, Cavaliers, Celtics, Hawks, Heat, Jazz, Knicks, Lakers, Magic, Mavericks, Nets, Nuggets, Spurs, Suns, Timberwolves, Trail Blazers, Wizards, Eastern, Western, Thunder, NBA Free AgentsLAS VEGAS -- This continental divide started in 1996 when Shaquille O'Neal bolted from Orlando in the East to the Lakers in the West. It really got going when Michael Jordan retired from Chicago in the East in 1998. But those in the East are getting tired of having sand kicked in their faces. Yes, the Western Conference still has won nine of the past 12 NBA titles and 10 of the ...
07.18.10

Amar’e Stoudemire ‘Would Have Stayed’ Had Suns Guaranteed 5 Years 2010 NBA Free Agents, Amare Stoudemire, Robert Sarver, Suns News | (0)
by Chris TomassonFiled under: Knicks, Suns, USA Basketball, NBA Free AgentsLAS VEGAS -- On Friday, forward Amar'e Stoudemire took out a full-page ad in the Arizona Republic to thank Phoenix Suns fans for his eight seasons there. On Saturday, while it wasn't in the ad, Stoudemire said the Suns could have kept him from bolting to the New York Knicks as a free agent had they offered him a fully guaranteed five-year maximum contract. "Definitely. If they had done that, I would have stayed,'' Stoudemire said in an interview Saturday with FanHouse at the NBA Summer League. "They only gave me three ...
07.12.10

In Phoenix, Lon Babby Blurs the Lines 2010 NBA Free Agents, Hedo Turkoglu, Josh Childress, Leandro Barbosa, Lon Babby, Luke Ridnour, Robert Sarver, Suns News, Tony Battie | (0)
by Tom ZillerFiled under: Hawks, Raptors, Suns, NBA Free AgentsNews broke early Sunday that noted agent Lon Babby had become a top candidate for the vacant Suns general managership previously held by Steve Kerr, who left Phoenix due to a contract dispute with owner Robert Sarver. An agent slipping into a team role isn't unprecedented in sports or in the NBA, but it's rare enough to be surprising when it does happen. But there's a particularly interesting wrinkle in Babby's Phoenix candidacy. On Sunday, the Suns reportedly agreed to trade away Leandro Barbosa and Dwayne Jones for the obscene contract of ...
07.12.10

Report: Suns to Acquire Hedo Turkoglu, Josh Childress 2010 NBA Free Agents, Amare Stoudemire, Hakim Warrick, Hedo Turkoglu, Josh Childress, Leandro Barbosa, Suns News | (0)
by Brett PollakoffFiled under: Hawks, Raptors, Suns, NBA Free Agents The Suns are wasting no time in attempting to fill the gaping hole in their lineup left by the loss of Amar'e Stoudemire to the Knicks in free agency. The question is, are they doing it with the right pieces? Paul Coro of the Arizona Republic is reporting that Phoenix is "on the verge" of sending Leandro Barbosa to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Hedo Turkoglu. The Suns will give up part of the trade exception they received for Stoudemire to make the numbers work, since Turkoglu has four years ...
07.10.10

Louis Amundson Likely to Leave Suns, Eyeing Move to Nuggets 2010 NBA Free Agents, Amare Stoudemire, Louis Amundson, Suns News | (0)
by Chris TomassonFiled under: Nuggets, Suns, NBA Free AgentsThe Phoenix Suns might be losing another popular forward. OK, so Louis Amundson is nowhere near the player of Amar'e Stoudemire, who bolted to New York as a free agent. But he is one of the most popular Suns players, and the fans chant "Loooooooooou'' whenever he prepares to enter a game. But the free agent big man said in an interview with FanHouse on Friday he doesn't think he will return to Phoenix. "The deal they offered me they knew I wasn't going to accept,'' said Amundson. "It was a one-year deal.'' Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
07.08.10

David Lee Headed for Golden State in Sign-and-Trade 2010 NBA Free Agents, Anthony Randolph, David Lee, Kelenna Azubuike, LeBron James, LeBron James Free Agency, LeBron James Rumors, Ronny Turiaf, Suns News | (0)
by Sam AmickFiled under: Knicks, Suns, Warriors, NBA Free AgentsThe Golden State Warriors will be rewarded for LeBron James' South Beach state of mind. According to a source close to the Warriors, a sign-and-trade sending David Lee from New York to Golden State in exchange for Anthony Randolph, Kelenna Azubuike, Ronny Turiaf and a second-round pick was very likely to go through before James announced his decision to head for Miami on national television Thursday night. So long as James didn't choose the Knicks. Since that was the case, Lee's agent, Mark Bartelstein, confirmed to FanHouse minutes afterward that the forward who averaged ...
07.07.10

Does Amar’e Stoudemire Have Something to Prove? 2010 NBA Free Agents, Amare Stoudemire, Mike DAntoni, Suns News | (0)
by Bethlehem ShoalsFiled under: Knicks, Suns, NBA Free AgentsAmar'e Stoudemire is the NBA's ultimate moving target, or dazzling quasar, or other weird object that frustrates us with power and elusiveness. Stoudemire, introduced Monday as the Knicks first major off-season acquisition, is neither as good as he (or his fans) think he is, nor as bad as some would like him to be. As a player and personality, Amar'e is dynamic, charismatic, and just plain big, but he's not -- get used to hearing this -- LeBron James. Other players have looked to join the Knicks to take the next step toward ...
07.06.10

Stoudemire, Knicks Agree on Max Deal 2010 NBA Free Agents, Amare Stoudemire, David Lee, LeBron James, Mike DAntoni, Suns News, chris bosh, donnie walsh, dwayne wade | (0)
by FanHouse NewswireFiled under: Knicks, Suns, NBA Free AgentsNEW YORK (AP) -- Amar'e Stoudemire is headed to the New York Knicks, and both sides are hoping he's not coming alone. The Knicks said Monday they intend to sign Stoudemire to a contract later this week when the free agent moratorium period ends. Stoudemire's agent, Happy Walters, said the deal is for the maximum allowed, which would be nearly $100 million over five years. Wearing a blue Knicks hat, Stoudemire said he looked forward to rebuilding a franchise and bringing the Knicks back to the top-maybe with a player such as LeBron James ...
07.06.10

Agent: Stoudemire, Knicks Agree on Deal 2010 NBA Free Agents, Amare Stoudemire, LeBron James, Suns News | (0)
by Sam AmickFiled under: Knicks, Suns, NBA Free AgentsThe New York Knicks are not waiting for LeBron James. Not entirely, anyway. According to two sources with knowledge of the process, the Knicks and forward Amar'e Stoudemire spent Monday afternoon finalizing the forward's five-year, $100 million agreement to join the Knicks. With the structure of the deal in place, they then proceeded to a meeting with Stoudemire, his agent Happy Walters, and Knicks owner James Dolan for a final presentation before the deal was expected to be finalized. After the meeting, Walters told FanHouse "We are done in principle," although no contracts can ...

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