Broadcaster of the Week: Al McCoy, Phoenix Suns

Suns broadcaster Al McCoy offers five reasons why Shaq is going to make a difference for the Suns in the playoffs.

Knicks’ D’Antoni needs a Nash to run point

So was it the system that made the MVP or was it the MVP who made the system?There is an undeniable correlation between the ascension of Mike D’Antoni’s run-and-gun Suns and Steve Nash’s arrival in Phoenix as a free agent in 2004, which led to…

Celtics Wearing the Banner of Unity

William C. Rhoden writes in the New York Times that as Boston gathers in Newport, R.I., to begin their title defense, Kevin Garnett and the Celtics still stress selfless basketball above all else.

Antawn Jamison, Amare Stoudemire Named Players of the Week

The Washington Wizards’ Antawn Jamison and the Phoenix Suns’ Amaré Stoudemire today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, March 10, through Sunday, March 16.

Xs and Os: Paul Silas on Suns-Celtics

Before the trade, the Suns ran a lot of pick-and-rolls, but they didn’t have a man in the middle. They had Amare Stoudemire setting the pick and everything was wide open. Now Shaq is in the middle.

Kevin Johnson: The Spirit of Giving

March 5, 2008: Former NBA great Kevin Johnson announced he will run for mayor of his hometown, Sacramento, today. But as this in-depth article from the Phoenix Suns’ web site chronicles, KJ has had a heart for his community ever since he was a young boy.

Leaner, smaller Hawkeyes look to run-and-gun

All you need to know about this year’s Hawkeye women’s basketball team is stamped on Megan Skouby’s face. Or, more specifically, the 6-foot, 6-inch senior center’s black eye. Iowa’s team is smaller, faster and more agile than last year’s squad, but…

Amare Stoudemire Eye Injury Not Serious

Amare Stoudemire has not had much luck with training camps. The Suns’ All-Star underwent microfracture surgery on his left knee prior to the 2005 camp, missed most of the team’s 2006 camp in Italy with pain as he began his comeback, and missed the entire 2007 camp following an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee.

Heat’s Alexander Johnson Suspended for One Game

Alexander Johnson of the Miami Heat has been suspended one game without pay for throwing his body into Andrea Bargnani in mid-air and knocking him to the ground, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations.

Interview With Larry Bird

Check out an interview with Celtics legend and current Pacers President of Basketball Operations Larry Bird.