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Last night, the NBA draft came and went. Many teams' fans are left dreaming about what the future holds for their new superstars and fans of other teams are left scratching their head.

Shaquille O'Neal was traded to the Phoenix Suns for Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks. A surprise trade that many NBA experts and league officials have mocked and doubt will turn out well. Is this trade a joke or stroke of genius by Phoenix Sun's General Manager Steve Kerr?

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Clippers, 127-107, in Game 7 of the NBA Western Conference Semifinals at the U.S. Airways Center in Phoenix on Monday, May 22.

I was in a recent conversation with a friend the other day when the conversation of the Phoenix Suns - and more importantly - their legitimacy as championship contenders - arose. When I found myself defending the Suns' chances, I decided to write this column.

Now that the selection order has been set for the entire first round of the 2006 NBA draft, it is now time for my annual mock draft column.

If the Phoenix Suns can make it all the way to the western conference finals basically without any inside presence, how far will they go with both, Amare Stoudemire and Kurt Thomas at full strength for an entire season?

Leading the charge of the NBA's new style of play are the Phoenix Suns. With a potent run and gun offense, basketball is going to get a whole lot more exciting.

This is a preview of the Phoenix Suns. With Amare Stoudemire returning, can the Suns make it to the NBA Finals?

We will be taking a look back at the last 10 years of NBA drafts, with analysis of the draft picks. Along with analysis, there will be a reordered top ten picks, along with a selection of the worst and best draft choices.

All of the 30 teams in the NBA can rightfully make the argument for being the hungriest team to win a championship. Nonetheless, as hungry as the rest of the teams are for an NBA championship, no team is as hungry for a title as the Phoenix Suns.

Can Shaq and Wade continue their postseason dominance? Does Dallas follow Dirk to the top of the mountain? I have your position battles, system quirks, and analysis that I think will help you understand both teams.

Coming into the NCAA basketball season, it seemed obvious that Greg Oden would be the #1 overall pick in the 2007 NBA draft. But since then,Kevin Durant has burst onto the scene. So who should be the #1 overall selection in the 2007 NBA Draft: Kevin Durant or Greg Oden?

Here is an overview of the first round of the 2008 NBA Draft, and possible sleepers from the second round of the 2008 NBA Draft.

From LeBron to Glyniadakis, and everyone in between, one of the best draft classes of the last 5 years has been in the NBA for three seasons. It's an appropriate time for their first report cards.

Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns play one of the hardest games of their lives and fight to stay alive in the battle against the Spurs. Find out who goes on to win and be champion of this unforgettable game.

The NBA draft got under way with the first 3 picks going as predicted...but what happened next?

A team by team recap of the 2006 NBA Draft.

The Phoenix Suns are reportedly looking to get into the lottery, possibly to get Al Horford.

The Phoenix Suns are one of the most exciting teams in the NBA. They've achieved great regular season success, but what will be in store for Steve Nash and company this season?

Many of the NBA experts have the NBA Championship being between the Dallas Mavericks and the Phoenix Suns but I'm not buying it.

The 2003 NBA draft was a dynamic draft which produced a lot of talent and some superstars for the future of the NBA. Take an in-depth look at their NBA performances and who's well on their way to superstarom.

The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team that plays in the National Basketball Association. The Suns play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the NBA.

Steve Nash isn't getting any younger, but the Suns still have as good a chance as any.

I'll be evaluating the affect and performance that all of the 2003 draft picks are having in the NBA.

Just when you thought this day couldn't get more exciting with college recruit signing day, just when you thought the sports world couldn't be crazier with the Pats losing on Super Bowl Sunday, this happens. Shaq is traded to the Suns.

So close, yet still so far. The Suns, without Amare Stoudemire, were able to get to the Western Conference Finals. Two tough previous rounds wore them down, but they've reloaded and look to make another run.

Oden, Durant out of reach.

This is not a prediction. The following is who I would draft in each position if I were the General Manager. I expect some picks to flip-flop and trades or potential trades may have a huge influence on the draft order.

The NBA has been researching and experiementing with 3D HDTV technology for the past year and is ready to test it during the Playoffs.

When you look at the way the NBA has allowed the game to be played in this years playoffs the league DOES NOT protect its players. If they did there would be a no tolerance policy when it comes to dirty players like Bruce Bowen.

It has turned out to be the year that wasn't, despite the many accolades in the Valley of the Sun.

Okay, I admit it; when Duke's Shavlik Randolph and Arizona's Chris Rodgers enter the NBA Draft early, something is amiss. However, does the NBA need an age limit just because these college students suffer from delusion and make poor life choices?

All the Phoenix Suns need to win a Championship is some tough defensive players so they drafted two scorers.

As far as I am concerned there is only one team out there that has the ability to make a trade for Kobe Bryant a reality. That team is the Phoenix Suns.

Sacramento's ARCO Arena used to be one of the NBA's most difficult places to play for an opponent. Kings teams of old would run, gun, and fire threes at an alarming rate in their home hall.

When I had a riveting conversation last week with friend and radio host, Matthew Ross, I had no idea one of my offhand comments would be the catalyst for penning another column

The Shaq deal could go the way I first thought it would which is Shaq slowing down the roster and being deadweight that also double as a medical liability. However, I also think it could go another way and I hope, as a fan of Steve Nash and the Suns, that it does.

Jayson, Jay and Jason...sounds like a folk singing trio but it's not. It's the Top 3 NBA Jason Williams of All Time

The NBA season's personal awards are predicted.

A preview of the upcoming NBA playoffs, with seedings based on standings as of April 14, 2006.

Well, it's the mid-point of another NBA season, which means it's time for my annual midseason awards column.

Because the trade deadline was so disappointing, this article will discuss the most likely destination for a most-likely moving Big Ticket in Minnesota.

I am reminded every night why I turned the channel years ago. No matter how much I try to look past it I still can not seem to understand why coaches and players find it necessary to constantly whine to officials.

The biggest question today in the NBA arena is the top pick of the draft. There are two clear cut top players, Greg Oden and Kevin Durant. Find out why the first pick should be Oden instead of Durant.

Texas Longhorn All-American Freshman Kevin Durant is expected to declare for the NBA draft today according to a source close to the star forward.

Kevin Durant could very well be the first pick in the NBA Draft if he decides to enter it. That may not be the best decision for him.

Ohio State freshman Greg Oden is a man among boys in the college basketball game. Apparently, Oden has had enough of this child's play. Oden is declaring for the NBA draft.

Russell Westbrook is an NBA Draft first-round lock. Here's his profile.

After reading an article stating that Kevin Durant should stay in college, I decided to compile a list of reasons for him not to.

A look at the best games and assets of both players and what they need to do to be drafted first in the NBA.

The Portland Trailblazers have conffirmed that they will select Greg Oden with the first overall selection in the 2007 NBA Draft.

Every year as the NBA Draft approached, the words "potential," "talent" and "upside" are used by every writer, fan and NBA Draft aficionado; sites like Draft Express devote an entire site to prognostications and evaluations of potential draft picks.

who will be drafted in the top 10 in the NBA draft

Here are the top point guards in the 2007 NBA Draft class.

The Phoenix Suns won't win playing like they are this year.

A mock draft of the 2006 NBA Draft picks 1-5.

The NBA Draft is the worst in all of sports. Here's why.

I think the best word to describe the 2006 NBA Draft would definitely be - strange. This draft, more than any I can remember in recent memory, was centered around numerous trades involving multiple teams, all with varying reasons.

This article is basically a mock of the NBA Draft coming up on June 28 in New York City. It involves the the teams with the top ten picks, and what the author thinks they should do with them.

Could Shawn Marion's time in Phoenix be almost over?

I am one who likes production. And, I won;' be at any NBA pre-draft workouts anyway, so my opinions are not likely to change much. So, here is my mock draft, based on who I would select with each pick, not who I think the team will actually choose.

An overview of why the Phoenix Suns will struggle due to their trade for Shaquille O'Neal

More than a two player draft, the 2008 NBA Draft offers intrigue as picks #3-10 could unfold in several different scenarios, creating a myriad of possibilities for the entire draft.

Rumor is that the Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat are talking about a trade that would send Shaq to Phoenix.

In this article, we delve into the Phoenix Suns and discover their new players.

A look at the upcoming 2007-08 NBA Season for the Western Conference's Phoenix Suns.

When the suns hired general manager Steve Kerr last summer, they were hoping he'd be the guy to help lead this organization to it's first championship ever for this franchise.

For the upcoming 2007-2008 NBA season, the Suns seek to capitalize on their new roster additions to make competing for the title a much, much more serious matter, as the window of opportunity is somewhat dimmer.

Kobe Bryant had a great series in round one of the playoffs agaisnt the Suns but he came up just short in game 7

Every season top NBA draft picks get all the attention when the season starts, yet it is often rookies drafted later on in the draft, or not drafted at all, who make a significant impact come playoff time.

We will be taking a look back at the last 10 NBA drafts, with analysis of the draft picks. Along with analysis, there will be a reordered top ten picks, along with a selection of the worst and best draft choices.

Looking back on the stunning developments in the 2007 NBA Draft.

Looking st how the top 14 picks in today's NBA Draft may well happen, given the current trade-talk and rumors du jour.

Which teams are looking to take which players on the day of the NBA Draft?

the NBA draft is unique in that the worst team doesn't always get the first pick of the draft. While this may make for exciting television, is it really a fair system?

Here is a look at what players will be leaving for the NBA Draft and who has decided to stay in college.

With the Portland Trail Blazers now holding the number one overall pick in the 2007 draft, here is a look at the best first overall picks of all time.

Putting the sun and the summer behind us, it's time to look at the upcoming NBA season. Where does every franchise stand? It's time to take in-depth looks at why every team has reasons for optimism heading into the '07-'08 season.

The Phoenix Suns will need to get back to their very own basic if they are to move on in the Western Conference semifinals.

When you're in downtown Phoenix and you're looking for an affordable sports bar where you can watch the game, drink some beer, and perhaps have a burger or sandwich, Majerle's Sports Grill is probably the place for you.

With only a 5% chance of winning the #1 pick, the Trail Blazer beat the odds in a big way.

These teams have set themselves up to be very competitive in the near future.

how the MVP Steve Nash carried his team in a 7 game series past the Clippers

how have the Suns been so successful recently?

It is tough to get playing time in the NBA when you play behind a two-time league MVP. That is why the Phoenix Suns' backup point guard Marcus Banks rarely made it on the court last season.

The series has been one of the most physical series in a long time, and has been marred by the controversial suspension of Phoenix players Boris Diaw and Amare Stoudemire from game five.

Steve Nash's shoulder injury is far worse than many expected. The Phoenix Suns guard will miss tonight's game against the Portland Trailblazers. Fans can expect back up point guard Leandro Barbosa to start in place of Nash tonight.

Shaquille O'Neal was traded today for just the second time in his career, this time from Miami to Phoenix for Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks. Shaq is notoriously big, but also notoriously slow, especially at this point in his career.

This is a review of the NBA off season.

I am admittedly, the biggest Boston Celtic fan alive and have been for the last three decades. I know that may not be saying much since they haven't won anything of significance since June of 1986.

NBA 2K7 is the best basketball game on the market for true fans of the sport and the new signature styles make it a joy to play for fans of the league and its stars.

Looking back at the winners, the losers and those in between.

Does Shaq make the Suns the team to beat?

On February 5, 2008, while everyone else was watching their political tickers to see who won which primaries on super Tuesday, the Suns and Miami Heat were working on a block buster trade...

Many of the greatest NBA teams of all-time have been built on some of the great duos to ever lace up a pair of basketball sneakers. From Bob Cousy and Bill Russell to Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen.

Amare's coming back, Kobe's number 24, and Elton Brand can already hear chants of, "MVP, MVP." Who's year will it be to shine...or