Steve Nash last talked to Shawn Marion in July, after trade rumors had “The Matrix” heading to Boston in a Kevin Garnett deal.
“It’s sad to hear he wants to go,” Nash said after Wednesday’s workout with his teammates on the Suns’ practice court. “We have a great team; we’re very close to winning a championship and we want everyone on board.
“All his teammates love him. Apparently he wants to be traded, but if he wants to come back, he’s got a bunch of guys who want him to be part of this. We have one goal, and when we get together (Monday) that will be the focus — not what’s happened or what’s been said in the papers.”
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Jerry Colangelo's creation to honor the legacy of members of the Suns organization now will recognize his contributions.
On Nov. 4, Colangelo will be inducted into the Suns' Ring of Honor. He helped create the ring in 1999 to honor players without having to retire their numbers.
"It seems strange to have been part of initializing and developing that whole concept, and now the shoe's on the other foot," said Colangelo.
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A sampling of executives and agents said it is unlikely that the Phoenix Suns would move disgruntled forward Shawn Marion before Monday's mandatory reporting day.
After Monday, according to the Arizona Republic, it appears the Suns could stop exploring trade possibilities.
League insiders did not believe that Marion's trade request hurt the chance to move him. Two insiders said it might prompt more offers.
With Marion back, the Suns would be deemed a contender as long as the damage to team chemistry, a point of emphasis for new General Manager Steve Kerr, is minimized.
"It's a distraction if you let it be a distraction," Suns guard Raja Bell said shortly after coach Mike D'Antoni said, "Once we start playing basketball, it won't be a distraction."
One NBA executive did not believe that Marion's issues would be resolved, but Marion has played well with a chip on his shoulder.
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Suns Sep 2007 Archive
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HoopsHype | Sep 26, 2007
According to HoopsHype.
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East Valley Tribune | Sep 26, 2007
Steve Nash, Mike D’Antoni and Raja Bell all held out hope that the relationship wasn't beyond fixing – and that Suns forward Shawn Marion will show up at US Airways Center for Monday’s media day ready to resume the team’s quest for an elusive NBA title.
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ESPN | Sep 26, 2007
"I'm definitely interested in the Lakers," said Shawn Marion. Adding that he has discussed it with Kobe Bryant and that the idea is being embraced.
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Arizona Republic | Sep 26, 2007
After eight years in Phoenix, Shawn Marion wants to leave the Suns and has let the team know in recent weeks.
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Arizona Republic | Sep 25, 2007
According to several Suns sources, Shawn Marion seems to be unhappy that the team will not talk about a contract extension.
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Arizona Republic | Sep 25, 2007
Phoenix got their replacement for Kurt Thomas on Monday, when they agreed to terms with rebounding forward Brian Skinner.
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Arizona Central | Sep 22, 2007
Center Brian Skinner and the Suns do not have a contract, but they have agreed on one thing: Each is at the top of the other's wish list.
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Indianapolis Star | Sep 21, 2007
The Pacers are one of a handful of teams interested in free agent forward Esteban Batista, along with Phoenix and Charlotte
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East Valley Tribune | Sep 21, 2007
The Suns have also not given up on taking a look at ex-Chicago Bull Michael Sweetney, who was expected in last week before the visit was cancelled.
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Arizona Republic | Sep 21, 2007
The Suns are closer to completing their training camp roster, turning their focus to free-agent big men Esteban Batista, Brian Skinner and Vitaly Potapenko and inviting free-agent swingmen Richie Frahm and Rawle Marshall to camp.
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Arizona Republic | Sep 14, 2007
Looking to fill the frontcourt void created when they traded Kurt Thomas and his $8 million contract to Seattle, the Suns held workouts this week with free agents Elton Brown, Vitaly Potapenko and Michael Ruffin.
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East Valley Tribune | Sep 13, 2007
The Suns appear to be less than thrilled with Shawn Marion, and that's why the Marion for Andrei Kirilenko trade rumor can't be summarily dismissed.
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East Valley Tribune | Sep 12, 2007
The Phoenix Suns will begin auditions for a vacant reserve big man spot today with Elton Brown, Vitaly Potapenko and Michael Ruffin all coming to town, the East Valley Tribune is reporting.
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Arizona Republic | Sep 11, 2007
The Phoenix Suns and Utah Jazz tossed around the idea of a trade sending Shawn Marion to Utah for Andrei Kirilenko last month.
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East Valley Tribune | Sep 11, 2007
The Suns have not heard any more news from P.
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ESPN | Sep 6, 2007
Allan Houston is now "90 to 95 percent" sure he will return to the NBA this season
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Globe And Mail | Sep 4, 2007
Phoenix Suns guard Leandro Barbosa on Tuesday broke his silence after Brazil's disappointing performance in the Americas Olympic qualifying tournament.
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Arizona Central | Sep 3, 2007
Amare Stoudemire is in love with basketball more than ever since breaking free from the physical and mental limitations he faced in 2005 and 2006.
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USA Today | Sep 2, 2007
Former Brazilian basketball great Oscar Schmidt criticized NBA stars Nene and Leandro Barbosa after Brazil's poor performance at the Olympic qualifying tournament in Las Vegas.
