PHOENIX — In the guard-dominated league that is the NBA these days, the center position is a coveted one.
There are very few currently playing the position who would be considered elite in any other era, let alone this era.
Before the 2012-13 season, Phoenix Suns center Marcin Gortat wanted anyone who would listen to believe that [...]

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Heading into the 2012-13 season, Marcin Gortat and Goran Dragic were supposed to be the focal points of the Phoenix Suns’ offense. It was assumed by many that Goran Dragic would seamlessly fill Steve Nash’s shoes, especially when it came to running the pick and roll with Gortat. Here’s a fun exercise: close your eyes [...]

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PHOENIX — Nearly three months after being named the Phoenix Suns interim head coach, Lindsey Hunter looked thoroughly beaten Thursday. Gone was the self-described fighter. Gone was the wide-eyed smile. Gone was the passionate coach speak that had become a common fixture during his pre and post-game press conferences.
For the first time during his tenure [...]

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The Phoenix Suns announced that an MRI on center Marcin Gortat’s foot revealed a sprained Lisfranc, or midfoot, meaning he will miss at least 3-4 weeks of time. Paul Coro reports that a cast will be worn for three weeks, and Gortat remained skeptical if he could return this season — or should.
The Suns’ [...]

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PHOENIX – A three-game winning streak went to the Phoenix Suns players’ heads. And as Phoenix fell at home, 98-71, in a blowout loss on Wednesday night to the Toronto Raptors, coach Lindsey Hunter’s biggest worry before the game – a five-day break doing more bad than good – became very real.
“We won three close [...]

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Our series of video debates continues today with Marcin Gortat. If you missed our discussion on Jared Dudley, you can find it here.
While he may not be included in trade rumors as often as Jared Dudley, Marcin Gortat is definitely the most divisive player on the Suns’ roster when it comes to his long term [...]

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