The Suns have traded 25-year old small forward Alando Tucker, a future conditional 2nd round pick and cash to the Timberwolves for 31-year old Jason Hart. Tucker played in 11 games (0 starts) for the Suns this season and he averaged 6.5 minutes, 3.9 points, 0.6 rebounds and 0.3 assists per game. He played in 47 games (1 start) in his three years with the Suns and he averaged 8.5 minutes, 4.3 points, 1.0 rebound and 0.3 assists per game. Hart only played in 1 game (0 starts) for the T-Wolves this season and he played 5 minutes without scoring while stealing the ball one time and dishing out 1 assist. Hart has played in 337 games (56 starts) in his NBA career and he has averaged 15.6 minutes, 4.8 points, 1.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. The Suns then cut Hart so they really wanted to rid themselves of Tucker.

Amare Stoudemire has been great this season as he has played in 31 games (all starts) in which he is averaging 34.7 minutes, 20.1 points, 8.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game. He is also shooting 55.6% from the floor as most of his shots come in pretty close range. The Suns should be glad that they kept him as a lot of teams were trying to trade for him over the summer. Stoudemire does all of the dirty work in close so that Channing Frye can shoot his long range jumpers.

The Suns just ran out of gas in the 4th quarter as they were outscored 28-19 by the Warriors and it did them in last night. Steve Nash led the way for the Suns last night with 36 points, 4 rebounds, 9 assists and 2 steals. Jason Richardson also had a solid game with 22 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 5 steals. Channing Frye pitched in with 12 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists. The Suns are now 19-12 on the year.

The Suns shot 53.7% from the floor last night and it helped them blowout the Clippers. Amare Stoudemire led the way for the Suns last night with 26 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals. Jason Richardson also had a solid game for the Suns with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Jared Dudley pitched in with 18 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist in 26 minutes off the bench. The Suns are now 19-11 on the year.

The Suns were outrebounded 48-38 last night and it negated the fact that they shot 50% from the floor. Amare Stoudemire had a awesome game to lead the way for the Suns last night with 35 points, 14 rebounds and 2 assists. Channing Frye stuffed the stat sheet with 24 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals and 2 blocked shots. Steve Nash was great running the offense last night with 24 points, 1 rebound and 12 assists. The Suns are now 18-11 on the year.

Grant Hill has really been a huge asset for the Suns as the starting small forward. He has played in 28 games (all starts) for the Suns this season and he is averaging 31.5 minutes, 12.3 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. Hill really has been shooting the ball well this season hitting 46.9% from the floor and 40.9% from three point range. The Suns are keeping their fingers crossed hoping that Hill can stay healthy which has been a problem for him in his career.

Channing Frye is doing a solid job as the starting center for the Suns this season. He has played in 28 games (all starts) for the Suns this season and he is averaging 31.0 minutes, 12.2 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. While he sometimes has problems defensively will thick players he is a asset on offense as he is shooting 45.2% from three point range this year. Overall, Frye has been a solid player for the Suns this year.

The Phoenix Suns (18-10) lost their first home game of the season, with the Cleveland Cavaliers (21-8) blowing them out last night.  Steve Nash had a typical Nash night with 18 points, 10 assists, and 1 rebound.  He did not get much help though, as Amare Stoudemire was in foul trouble and turned it over 6 times, finishing with 14 points and 12 rebounds.  The Cavaliers outplayed them, shooting 53% from the field and LeBron James getting a game-high 29 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists.  It was also Shaq’s first return to Phoenix.  He was booed and played poorly, getting 3 points, 5 rebounds 4 turnovers, and 3 fouls in 19 minutes.  LeBron was too much though and it was tough loss for the Suns.

The Suns shot 51.6% from the floor and they outrebounded the Wizards 53-41 which led to the impressive win last night. Amare Stoudemire led the way for the Suns last night with 23 points, 14 rebounds and 1 assist. Jason Richardson also had a solid game with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists. Steve Nash did a great job of running the offense with 15 points, 7 rebounds and 15 assists. The Suns are now 18-9 on the year.

The Suns blew this game in the 4th quarter when they were outscored 35-21. Amare Stoudemire led the way for the Suns last night with 27 points and 11 rebounds. Grant Hill also had a good game with 20 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals. Channing Frye pitched in with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists. The Suns are now 17-9 on the year.