Lon Babby wasn’t ducking the truth on Tuesday when he met with the media to discuss the decision by the franchise to part ways with general manager Lance Blanks. That only means the pressure is all on choosing the right replacement.
“I don’t for one minute absolve myself from the responsibilities and decisions that we’ve made,” [...]

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In a shocking turn as we enter the summer, the Phoenix Suns and general manager Lance Blanks are going their separate ways, the team announced Monday in a press release. Blanks and the team had a parting of ways in their words, but it’s no secret that the move is a result of rumbling disappointment [...]

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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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Moments after the Phoenix Suns ended their dark, dark season with a 118-98 loss to the Denver Nuggets, the Utah Jazz fell to the Memphis Grizzlies, 86-70, in withering fashion. That effectively took the Suns’ shot at earning the Los Angeles Lakers’ lottery pick as Steve Nash’s new team solidified a playoff berth.
The Suns will [...]

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Jermaine O’Neal pulled about as unsavvy a move as can be on Tuesday night as the Rockets beat the Suns in stunning fashion — on a after-the-buzzer goaltending call on a James Harden three-point attempt. At the same time, the move was perfectly fitting for Phoenix’s season. And it also avoided the risk of the [...]

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PHOENIX — Lindsey Hunter heard the gist of Michael Beasley’s comments following the loss to the Warriors on Friday. Beasley said he stopped listening to everyone including his coaches, but Hunter isn’t taking what the forward says too seriously.
“Consider the source. That’s Mike,” Hunter said, smiling. “All I know is that he has to listen [...]

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