Phoenix Suns News

After being berated by a rival fan early in the game, Richardson erupted for 28 of his 31 points in the second half to lead the Magic's 99-94 victory at Milwaukee.

The Phoenix Suns have had a tremendous amount of success over the last 20-plus years even if the franchise hasn't been able to get over the hump and win an NBA title.

Question: Your "Duke '91 and '92" documentary that you co-executive produced with Christian Laettner will be screened Thursday in Los Angeles.

As Steve Nash sees it, Jeremy Lin's incredible path from the bench to breakout star is a good, old-fashioned sports story: an underdog athlete playing well, sparking excitement and leading a struggling franchise to victories.

Milwaukee, WI - Jason Richardson made 9-of-11 from long range, including four in the last five minutes of the game, to lead the Orlando Magic with 31 points as they defeated Milwaukee, 99-94, at the Bradley Center.

The reigning NBA champion Mavericks have won two straight after an uncharacteristic three-game skid, including Friday's 104-97 win in Minneapolis against the Timberwolves.

Those who blinked probably missed Jeremy Lin's tenure with the Rockets, and now he's outperforming Kobe Bryant and leading the Knicks to wins.

After unseating the Western Conference-best Oklahoma City Thunder, the Sacramento Kings hope to keep the momentum going this evening versus the Pacific Division-rival Phoenix Suns at Power Balance Pavilion.

Steve Nash , the 38-year-old point guard for the Phoenix Suns , was recently named to his eighth NBA All-Star team for the Western Conference.

23, 1988 28 - Most points in a game 29 - Games with Golden State 42 - Ivy Leaguers to play in NBA 45 - Most minutes in a game 52.9 - Shooting percentage 200 - His weight in pounds 74,270 - Twitter followers $762,195 - Season salary Add Jeremy Lin, the emerging New York Knicks star, to those who say Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow is an ... (more)

Minnesota Timberwolves' Ricky Rubio, right, of Spain, tries to break up the drive by Dallas Mavericks' Delonte West in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, Feb.

Atlanta Hawks' Josh Smith, right, drives to the basket past Orlando Magic's Glen Davis during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb.

Finally, the Dallas Mavericks are looking like the Dallas Mavericks and their leader, Dirk Nowitzki, is looking like Dirk should look.

For the most part, the NBA's coaches do an outstanding job picking the reserves for the NBA All-Star Game.

Every sport has its fans, and the Phoenix Suns basketball team is finding that use of social networking has become one of the main ways to keep in touch with its fan base -- though it can get dicey when basketball fans across the NBA go a little wild before big games.

The Phoenix Suns had a chance to beat the Houston Rockets on Thursday night. The bench unit got torched in the second quarter but the Suns shot well in the third and got back in the game.

The Boston Celtics may have seen their longest winning streak of the season come to a halt on Thursday.

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Pau Gasol blocked Ray Allen's putback attempt at the buzzer in overtime and the Los Angeles Lakers held on to beat the Boston Celtics 88-87 on Thursday night.

Pau Gasol had 25 points and 14 rebounds to help the Lakers push past Boston in overtime, 88-87, Thursday at TD Garden.