The Phoenix Suns confirmed that they did inquire about a possible sign and trade with the Hawks for forward Josh Childress before Childress left for Greece, the East Valley Tribune is reporting.
The Suns did have the $8 million trade exception from the Kurt Thomas trade with Seattle to work with (which expired on July 21), but the deal almost certainly would have included either Leandro Barbosa or Boris Diaw in an attempt to balance the contract and keep the Suns from taking a further luxury tax hit.
Childress' asking price was higher than the Suns anticipated, and Atlanta was cold on the idea of a sign and trade, leaving the deal dead before it got off the ground.
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Jul 22, 2008 10:13 PM EST
Former Warriors forward Matt Barnes has officially joined the Phoenix Suns after signing a one year contract, the Arizona Republic is reporting.
"We're excited to add a player of Matt's caliber to our roster," said Suns President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Steve Kerr said in a release. "He has a chance to have a big impact on our team. His athleticism and versatility at both ends of the court will be important for us along with his playoff experience."
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The Phoenix Suns are expecting to sign free agent forward Matt Barnes to a one year, minimum contract on Monday, the Arizona Republic is reporting.
If Barnes signs, the Suns will need to sign two more players to reach the 13-man roster minimum.
Barnes has spent the last two seasons with Golden State.
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Suns Jul 2008 Archive
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Dallas Morning News | Jul 20, 2008
At least six teams are interested in Devean George, but after signing DeSagana Diop there may not be any money left for him in Dallas.
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ESPN | Jul 19, 2008
Rookies Kevin Love (Minnesota) and Robin Lopez (Phoenix) were added on Saturday to the US Select team to scrimmage against America's Olympians.
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East Valley Tribune | Jul 19, 2008
While Phoenix is hoping that draft pick Goran Dragic will join the team next season, their hopes may have been dashed with Dragic telling a Spanish newspaper that he expects to remain with Tau Ceramica next season.
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East Valley Tribune | Jul 17, 2008
The Suns have been monitoring the situation surrounding ex-Clipper Shaun Livingston, who hasn't played since February 2007.
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Arizona Republic | Jul 17, 2008
Phoenix is still trying to move Leandro Barbosa, who they do not view as a point guard.
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East Valley Tribune | Jul 16, 2008
The Phoenix Suns and Boston Celtics both missed out on their free agent target on Wednesday, when point guard Tyronn Lue agreed to a two year contract with the Milwaukee Bucks.
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East Valley Tribune | Jul 16, 2008
The Suns are interested in Clippers' guard Shaun Livingston, who recently became an unrestricted free agent but has not played in 17 months.
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Arizona Republic | Jul 15, 2008
Tyronn Lue decided not to take a physical for the Heat and effectively took them out of the running for his services.
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The South Florida Sun-Sentinel | Jul 14, 2008
Free agent point guard Tyronn Lue has narrowed his list of preferred destinations down to three.
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East Valley Tribune | Jul 11, 2008
The Phoenix Suns have signed first round selection Robin Lopez to a contract.
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East Valley Tribune | Jul 10, 2008
It looks as though Brent Barry will land in Houston for their bi-annual exception of $1.9 million.
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Arizona Republic | Jul 10, 2008
Point guard Tyronn Lue appears to be ready to sign with the Phoenix Suns.
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East Valley Tribune | Jul 8, 2008
Former Blazer Darius Miles had an impressive workout with the Boston Celtics last week, and the Phoenix Suns are also having a look.
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East Valley Tribune | Jul 8, 2008
Sources have confirmed that Brent Barry has had discussions with Phoenix about possibly becoming a Sun.
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Arizona Republic | Jul 3, 2008
Tyronn Lue is going to choose between Phoenix, Dallas, and Boston to determine his new home.
