Now that it is clear that Kevin Garnett will not be in Arizona, the Phoenix Suns are shifting their attention to trying to lure Grant Hill to the desert, the Arizona Republic is reporting.
The Suns will try to sell Hill on the lovely weather, team chemistry, relaxed practices and friendly atmosphere, but will have only a veteran’s minimum contract to put on the table ($1.2 million, $770,610 which would count against the cap). Other teams can offer a lot more money (Toronto, Orlando) while others can offer more than the Suns and offer a similar or better chance at success (Detroit, San Antonio).
Hill has let Phoenix know for years he was interested in playing here. Sources confirm he was in the Valley last weekend, although both sides swear there was no contact between player and team. When asked if he felt the Suns or the Spurs were a better fit, Hill told ESPN radio he’d choose the Suns.
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The Suns' pursuit of Charlotte's No. 8 pick, where Phoenix would have grabbed Florida power forward Joakim Noah, crashed before the draft started when the Bobcats told the Suns they had a better offer. Phoenix threw options at Charlotte, one with its No. 24 pick and the 2008 Atlanta pick that it owns, and another more convoluted one involving Kurt Thomas.
"We made a great offer," Suns General Manager Steve Kerr said. "It definitely surprised us (to be turned down)."
Charlotte acquired Jason Richardson and draftee Jermareo Davidson from Golden State for the eighth pick, North Carolina's Brandan Wright.
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The Oregonian reported late Thursday that the Suns will ship forward James Jones to the Blazers – a deal that will net Phoenix future considerations.
Jones has one guaranteed year left on a contract that pays him $2.9 million and a player option of $3.15 million for the 2008-09 season. With the Suns over the threshold, that $3 million would have been subject to the NBA’s dollar-for-dollar luxury tax penalty.
Jones averaged 6.7 points in 76 games last season (seven starts), shooting a disappointing 36.8 percent from the field. He started six of Phoenix’s 11 playoff games, playing 15.5 minutes per game and averaging 5.0 points and 1.4 rebounds.
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Suns Jun 2007 Archive
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ESPN | Jun 28, 2007
In this proposed deal, Kevin Garnett would go to Phoenix and Amare Stoudemire would become a member of the Bobcats.
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ESPN | Jun 28, 2007
While teams like the Lakers and Suns will continue to pursue Kevin Garnett, and the Wolves seem intent on trading him, sources say that it's unlikely, but not impossible, that a deal goes down by the time of the draft.
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ESPN | Jun 28, 2007
The Minnesota Timberwolves' attempts to get a great deal for Kevin Garnett hit a major roadblock on Wednesday afternoon, sources told ESPN.
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ESPN.com | Jun 27, 2007
The chances are that Kevin Garnett will not be traded before the draft.
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Yahoo! | Jun 27, 2007
Kevin Garnett is close to going to the Phoenix Suns in a three-way trade that would send Phoenix forward Amare Stoudemire to the Atlanta Hawks, league sources said Wednesday.
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Los Angeles Times | Jun 27, 2007
A source close to Kevin Garnett has said that he has Phoenix higher than the Lakers on a short list of preferred destinations.
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ESPN | Jun 27, 2007
Could Amare Stoudemire be reunited with Joe Johnson in Atlanta?
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ESPN | Jun 27, 2007
The Suns have spoken to Shawn Marion about a deal which would see him land in Boston, with Kevin Garnett going to Phoenix
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ESPN.com | Jun 27, 2007
The Suns have spoken to Shawn Marion about a possible trade which would see him land in Boston, while Kevin Garnett would become a Phoenix Sun.
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ESPN | Jun 27, 2007
The Phoenix Suns are discussing a trade with the Charlotte Bobcats for the No. 8 pick to get into the NBA draft lottery.
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Arizona Republic | Jun 26, 2007
The Suns have thrown more fire on the notion that the club is in line to trade into the top-10 in Thursday's draft.
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Arizona Republic | Jun 25, 2007
The Suns are closing in on a trade that would put them in the top 10 of Thursday's draft, according to David Griffin, Phoenix's senior vice president of basketball operations.
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Arizona Republic | Jun 25, 2007
The Suns balked at giving Shawn Marion, Joe Johnson and the No. 7 pick (Luol Deng) to Orlando for Tracy McGrady in 2004, according to the Arizona Republic.
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East Valley Tribune | Jun 23, 2007
The Suns are working feverlishly behind the scenes to get themselves back among the top 10 picks in the June 28 draft.
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East Valley Tribune | Jun 22, 2007
Phoenix GM Steve Kerr admitted the Suns and T-Wolves have and are talking about a deal to bring Minnesota’s 10-time All-Star to Phoenix.
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Arizona Republic | Jun 22, 2007
"Maybe because he's said, 'Hey, I want to be there,' maybe that part makes it a little more plausible," said GM Steve Kerr.
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ESPN | Jun 21, 2007
Minnesota is expected to demand Amare Stoudemire and a first-round pick from Atlanta in the 2008 draft in exchange for Kevin Garnett.
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Arizona Central | Jun 19, 2007
The Suns have been tossed into the rumors as trade destinations for Kevin Garnett and Kobe Bryant.
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East Valley Tribune | Jun 19, 2007
Those in the Suns camp remain unanimous in their belief that the Lakers aren’t going to trade disgruntled superstar Kobe Bryant anywhere.
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Ric Bucher/ESPN | Jun 18, 2007
In an interview on ESPN's Sports Center, Ric Bucher says that Kobe Bryant remains adamant about being traded by the Lakers.
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Free-Press | Jun 17, 2007
The Suns would want "two of your starting players, the 15th and the 27th pick for that?" said Joe Dumars recently, without acknowledging Shawn Marion by name.
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Ric Bucher/ESPN | Jun 16, 2007
Ric Bucher reports some GM's expect a trade to be completed before the draft.
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Arizona Republic | Jun 16, 2007
Amare Stoudemire is taking the disappointment of losing to the Spurs in the Western Conference Semifinals into the offseason.
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Arizona Republic | Jun 16, 2007
Amare Stoudemire is taking the disappointment of losing to the Spurs in the Western Conference Semifinals into the offseason.
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Arizona Republic | Jun 14, 2007
The Suns are interested in Grant Hill, who may be willing to take a minimum contract on the heels of his seven-year, $92 million deal.
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East Valley Tribune | Jun 14, 2007
The Suns have interviewed former Houston Rockets assistant head coach Tom Thibodeau about the coaching vacancy created by Marc Iavaroni’s departure.
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East Valley Tribune | Jun 13, 2007
Although there has been trade talk surrounding Shawn Marion, it is unlikely he'll be going anywhere, according to head coach Mike D'Antoni
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Chicago Tribune | Jun 12, 2007
The place to look is Phoenix, which has a bulging payroll and some apparent chemistry issues.
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East Valley Tribune | Jun 12, 2007
The Suns are not looking to stand pat as the NBA Draft looms closer
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Arizona Republic | Jun 12, 2007
A source has confirmed the Celtics' interest in Shawn Marion. Marion's name has also surfaced in rumors involving Detroit.
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Arizona Republic | Jun 12, 2007
Scott Williams was not leaving his interest in the Suns' assistant coaching vacancy to chance.
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Boston Globe | Jun 10, 2007
At least one NBA executive figures the Celtics will trade the No. 5 pick before the draft rolls around June 28, and he sees Phoenix as a prospective partner.
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AP Wire | Jun 7, 2007
David Stern knows there are people who still think the NBA's bench suspension rule is unfair and needs to be scrapped.
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Associated Press | Jun 7, 2007
Steve Kerr offered a deadpan response to a question about the moves he's planning as the Phoenix Suns' new general manager.
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Arizona Republic | Jun 7, 2007
Will new GM Steve Kerr trade Shawn Marion to solve their salary situation?
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RealGM | Jun 6, 2007
The Phoenix Suns announced today that five-time NBA champion and former 15-year NBA veteran Steve Kerr has joined the club’s front office as the President of Basketball Operations and General Manager.
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East Valley Tribune | Jun 4, 2007
Suns guard Leandro Barbosa underwent surgery on his left elbow on Monday after playing through an injury for the final six weeks of the season.
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East Valley Tribune | Jun 3, 2007
Steve Kerr made official Saturday what everyone already knew: He is the Suns' new president and general manager.
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Yahoo.com | Jun 2, 2007
Suns guard Leandro Barbosa will miss the Pan Am Games for Brazil after injuring his elbow in the NBA playoffs, according to his brother.
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East Valley Tribune | Jun 1, 2007
The Suns will have a full front office when Steve Kerr eases into the general manager's chair next Wednesday.
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East Valley Tribune | Jun 1, 2007
David Griffin has been offered the vice president/general manager’s post by the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Arizona Republic | Jun 1, 2007
State lawmakers hope to lure the 2009 NBA All-Star Game to Phoenix by waiving the state sales tax charged on tickets for the game and its associated attractions.
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