The Cleveland Cavaliers? LeBron James and the Phoenix Suns? Shawn Marion were named the Eastern Conference and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, November 22 through Sunday, November 28.

James led the Cavaliers to a perfect 3-0 week, averaging 29.7 points (2nd in the NBA) on .673 shooting, 6.3 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 2.33 steals in wins over Detroit, Boston and Chicago. James posted a career-high 43 points on 15-of-22 shooting and 11-of-12 from the line the win over Detroit.

Marion led the Suns to a perfect 3-0 week, averaging 25.7 points, 14.3 rebounds (Tied for 1st in the NBA), 2.0 assists and 1.67 blocks in wins over Chicago, Milwaukee and New Orleans. Marion has a streak of five consecutive games of a double-double including nine of his last ten.

Michael Redd and the Milwaukee Bucks bounced back on Wednesday night and gave the red hot Phoenix Suns a good run.

Redd scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds.

The Bucks began a 15-3 run late in the third quarter and pulled to 91-88 in the fourth after a three-point play by Redd, a 3-pointer by Mike James and layups by Mason and Smith in quick succession.

Nash had six assists and eight points in the 4th quarter, to fight off the Bucks rally, winning 111-104.

The Phoenix Suns are off to a blazing 9-2 start, winning their last five games.

On Monday night they dominated the Bulls, winning by a final score of 100-82.

It should come as little surprise that three Suns players are in the top 10 of RealGM's Player Rankings.

Amare Stoudemire is ranked number 4, averaging 28 points and 9 rebounds per game.  Shawn Marion is number 7, with 19 points and 12 rebounds.  Steve Nash is ranked number 9, with 16 points and 11 assists per game.

Remaining at the top two positions are Kevin Garnett and Lebron James.

The Orlando Magic?s Grant Hill and the Phoenix Suns? Amar? Stoudemire today were named the Eastern Conference and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, November 15 through Sunday, November 21.

Hill led the Magic to a perfect 2-0 week averaging 30.0 points (2nd in the NBA) on .676 shooting, 6.0 rebounds and 5.5 assists in wins over Utah and Indiana. Currently, Hill leads the Magic in scoring and is second in assists, steals and minutes played, averaging 41 mpg.

The Suns are off to their best start since the 1997-98 season with the help of Stoudemire who led the Suns to a 4-0 week. He was the league?s scoring leader averaging 34.5 points on .632 shooting, 9.3 rebounds and 1.75 blocks in wins over Dallas, New Orleans, Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers. Stoudemire is the first Suns frontcourt player to record four straight 30-plus games since Charles Barkley (1995-96) and the first Suns player overall since Stephon Marbury (2002-03).

Kerry Kittles made his Clippers debut on Sunday night in a loss to the Phoenix Suns. He finished with two points in 24 minutes.

Kittles underwent knee surgery in June

"My knee and my legs weren't that much of an issue. But my timing was definitely off, which was expected because I hadn't played," said Kittles, who came over from New Jersey in the offseason. "The leg feels pretty good right now, and it's just a matter of getting my rhythm back on the court and learning to play with these guys."

Steve Nash returned to Dallas for the first time on Tuesday night, as the Suns beat the Mavericks 107-101.

Nash was stellar as he scored 17 points and had 18 assists.

"I can't think of a more emotional game that I've had than this one," Nash said. "I didn't have any tears, but I was definitely nervous. I think it's just natural. There were so many memories here."

Dirk Nowitzki, who went to dinner with good buddy Nash the night before, finished with 20 points and 16 rebounds.

"I'm used to playing with him, but we've got to move on and put it behind us," Nowitzki said. "I guess we've got to get used to him in a purple and orange uniform."

In order to make roster space for Bo Outlaw, the Suns placed guard Yuta Tabuse, the first Japanese-born player to make an NBA roster, on the injured list with a right quadricep strain.

Tabuse averaged 3.5 points in just 2 games for the Phoenix Suns.

Brought out and waived by the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday, relentless workhorse Bo Outlaw has agreed to sign with the Phoenix Suns according to the Arizona Republic.  With interest in the forward strong with both Dallas and Miami amongst the potential suitors, the Suns were able to win his services because he knows Phoneix after being in a Sun in 2001-02 and 2002-03.

"I love that guy," said Suns center Jake Voskuhl. "He makes us tougher and better and gives us an edge. He covers other guys' mistakes. I'm super-excited."

Voshon Lenard is scheduled to undergo surgery Monday with team doctor Steve Traina. No timetable on his recovery will be set until then, but it should take several weeks.

They can shift Carmelo Anthony to the two-guard spot and play three power forwards -- Nene, Marcus Camby and Kenyon Martin. They experimented briefly with that lineup in the preseason, though Bzdelik said that is on hold because Nene aggravated his strained left hamstring in Los Angeles. He did not practice Wednesday and is questionable for Thursday.

The team lists Earl Boykins or DerMarr Johnson as their starting shooting guard Thursday night.

General manager Kiki Vandeweghe has stressed keeping the core team, though he discussed trading for Phoenix reserve swingman Casey Jacobsen during the summer.  Jacobsen would give them some sorely needed perimeter shooting.

The Suns waived Paul Shirley today. The 6-10, 230-pound forward averaged 2.9 points and 2.0 rebounds in seven preseason games. Shirley was previously placed on the injured list with back spasms on November 1.

Shirley spent last season with the Chicago Bulls.