Amare Stoudemire

Summer has begun, classes are over and I have nothing but time on my hands (until I get a summer job anyway). So, armed with MySynergySports.com, I've decided to assign myself the task of going through the Suns' roster and breaking down the usage and success rate of each position group. I've previously taken a look at the two centers on the Suns on both offense and defense. Now it's time to move on to the power forwards, and we'll...  

With the NBA Draft fast approaching on June 28, we at Bright Side of the Sun want to cover all the bases regarding the possible players who the Suns could draft with the (likely) #13th pick. Depending on the decisions the Suns make in free agency this season, nearly every position could be considered an area of need. Being that this is considered the most talented draft in recent years, there will likely be several very good players...  

As we edge closer to the NBA Finals, teams that have been ousted from the playoffs or missed the postseason altogether, like the Phoenix Suns , need to address the future of the franchise in the offseason...  

Josh Childress made NBA history when he passed on NBA offers in the prime of his career for a more lucrative offer to play in Greece. Childress has gone from one of the NBA's top sixth men to a seldom-used swingman in Phoenix but that did not ...  

Grant Hill told Stefan Swiat on Suns.com, that he is focusing on his health this coming summer in order to be a solid contributor for the Phoenix Suns in the 2012-13 season. Hill will work with the Suns training staff all throughout the summer.  

Summer has begun, classes are over and I have nothing but time on my hands (until I get a summer job anyway). So, armed with MySynergySports.com, I've decided to assign myself the task of going through the Suns' roster and breaking down the usage and success rate of each position group. Earlier I took a look at how Marcin Gortat and Robin Lopez were used on offense by the Suns this year and how effective they were. Now it's time to...  

The timing of Channing Frye's right shoulder partial dislocation in April was awful for the Suns. However, if it had been any later, his chance of playing in next season's opening game would be even worse.  

The timing of Channing Frye’s right shoulder partial dislocation was awful for a Suns team clinging to the playoff race in April. However, if it had been any later, his chance of playing in next season’s opening game would be even worse.  

Amare Stoudemire wants Steve Nash, his former teammate on the Phoenix Suns, to join him on the New York Knicks, and he’s not being shy about letting everybody know. “Everyone knows that Steve loves New York and that New York loves Steve ...  

In 1989, the undefeated Lakers and once-beaten Phoenix Suns shared the same distinction in the Western Conference finals; the Lakers swept the Suns before losing to Detroit in the Finals. Prediction: It will be a series for the ages but not the aged.  

We here on this blog are all fairly familiar with the players on the Suns' roster. We know what their strengths are. We know how they are used on this team. We know Marcin Gortat is used primarily as the roll man in the pick-and-roll. We know Channing Frye spots up more than he does anything else. We know Robin Lopez likes to post up. This is all common knowledge to those of us who watched the Suns play this year. However, this...  

Count Amare Stoudemire as a 'Cane. The New York Knicks star forward is now officially a University of Miami student. UM confirmed Monday night that Stoudemire has registered for summer classes, working toward a bachelor's degree in general studies.  

The final installment of our reviews for the 2011-2012 Phoenix Suns features head coach Alvin Gentry. Having just completed his third full season as coach, Gentry has compiled a 145-116 record, leading the Suns to the playoffs once and, of course, winning two series when they got there during their run in 2010. This past season, the Suns were bottom feeders before the All-Star Break at 14-20, then went on a 19-10 run to put...  

CORAL GABLES — Count Amare Stoudemire as a 'Cane. The New York Knicks star forward is now officially a University of Miami student. UM confirmed Monday night that Stoudemire has registered for summer classes, working toward a bachelor's degree ...  

May 2, 2012 - The Phoenix Suns face (another) very important offseason. The last time they were in this position was the summer of 2010 when Amare Stoudemire and Steve Kerr left and owner Robert Sarver made a series of personnel moves as the ...  

There's a common misconception surrounding the New York Knicks tandem that is Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire. From opening day, all the way through to their postseason elimination, the Knicks have been a hellacious roller coaster ride, but their ...  

While season-ending injuries, flopping and punched fire-extinguishers have dominated NBA headlines of late, here’s a story that should enhance your perspective of NBA players: Jeff Green, who sat out this season with a heart condition, and ...  

Working on continuing my education" and included a photo of himself throwing up "the U" sign. Stoudemire infamously punched a fire extinguisher enclosure after a recent playoff loss to the Miami Heat at AmericanAirlines Arena, which is just ...  

Teams Cleveland Cavaliers (1987–1988) Phoenix Suns (1988–1998, 2000) In addition to his NBA efforts with the Suns, Johnson also lent his talents to the US national team in the 1994 FIBA World Championship, reuniting with old teammate and ...  

MIAMI — The Miami Heat and public-address announcer Michael Baiamonte are apologizing to Amare Stoudemire and the New York Knicks for a comment about how the forward was "extinguished from the game" when he fouled out of Game 5 of the teams ...  

A – Amare Stoudemire. Amare Stoudemire is taking his talents to South Beach. He won't be joining Bosh, James and Wade on the basketball court (probably just in South Beach clubs), but rather Stoudemire will enroll in the University of Miami aka “The U”.  

NorthJersey.comAmare Stoudemire starts Game 4ESPNNEW YORK -- A stitched up Amare Stoudemire got the start for the New York Knicks on Sunday in Game 4 of their series against the Miami Heat. Stoudemire was considered a game-time decision because of a laceration on his left hand.Without Amare Stoudemire, New York Knicks lack offensive punchMiamiHerald.comAmare Stoudemire to start for Knicks against Heat on SundaySportingNews.comAmare Stoudemire...  

"Nothing stops an organization faster than people who believe that the way you worked yesterday is the best way to work tomorrow." -- Jon Madonna I believe that the Suns front office would acknowledge the sapience of this quote. I think that Sarver had something similar to this in mind when he embarked upon the current experiment of dividing the basketball side of operations from the business side of operations. Two heads are...  

One of the few Suns who hasn't skipped town this offseason, Hill has been a consistent visi ... Source: Valley of the Suns (Phoenix Suns Blog) PHOENIX — Jared Dudley’s career could be misleading because of his style. Maybe it’s because while it feels ...  

It’s time: the Chicago Bulls should bite the bullet and trade Carlos Boozer for Amare Stoudemire this offseason. The trade would be a swap of massive, unpalatable contracts that were given out in the summer of 2010 to two dynamic players who were ...  

SIOUX CITY -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completed its Gavins Point Dam damage survey Wednesday, but it will be some time before results… KEARNEY, Neb. -- It was a difficult day to say the least for the South Sioux City boys and girls track and ...  

NEW YORK -- A stitched up Amare Stoudemire will start for the New York Knicks on Sunday in Game 4 of their series against the Miami Heat. Stoudemire was considered a game-time decision because of a laceration on his left hand. He suffered the ...  

The Miami Heat swept away the ailing Knicks, but not before Amar'e Stoudemire was clowned out of the building. Let's forget for a moment that the first round is taking longer than most presidential terms because of some memorable moments that should last ...  

For the New York Knicks, all eyes are now looking at the offseason after the Knicks were eliminated in five games by the Miami Heat Wednesday night. Speaking about the offseason, does any team have more early questions to answer than the Knicks? They have ...  

Amare Stoudemire Cut His Hand After the New York Knicks Game 2 Loss to the Miami Heat on April 30, 2012. Here is an Amare Stoudemire Injury PhotoThe New York Knicks lost their battle with the Miami Heat Monday night and center Amare Stoudemire lost his battle with a fire...read more  

GREENBURGH, N.Y.—Amare Stoudemire had a message for his teammates after watching the New York Knicks' latest postseason failure. "I was like, 'Don't hit nothing,' " Stoudemire said. Amare Stoudemire posted a picture of his injured hand on ...  

NEW YORK -- Amare Stoudemire still hasn't picked up a basketball since Monday night, when he injured his hand by hitting the glass encasing of a fire extinguisher at America Airlines Arena in Miami. "He's not able to do a whole lot of anything ...  

NEW YORK — Amare Stoudemire will miss Game 3 of the New York Knicks' playoff series against the Heat after cutting his left hand, a person with knowledge of the situation said Tuesday. Stoudemire was injured after the Knicks' 104-84 loss in Miami on Monday when he punched the case ...  

Here at Bright Side of the Sun we take the words TOTAL COVERAGE pretty dang seriously. While our beloved Suns are off taking nice vacations, we are still slaving away, attempting to provide you all with first class Suns coverage. So friends, without further adieu, we present you with the Phoenix Suns Season in Review, 2011-12. Up for discussion today is Marcin Gortat. We've reached the end of our player analysis for this past...  

New York Knicks coach Mike Woodson said Friday that he expects Amare Stoudemire to return to the lineup for Game 4 of the team's 2012 NBA Playoffs first-round series against the Miami Heat, per New York Times reporter Howard Beck. Stoudemire ...  

Speaking for the first time since he injured his hand after hitting the glass case surrounding a fire extinguisher after Game 2 of the New York Knicks-Miami Heat series, Amare Stoudemire called the incident an "unfortunate" one that resulted in ...  

AHN Sports Staff Miami, FL, United States (AHN Sports) – New York Knicks star forward Amare Stoudemire suffered a left hand laceration after reportedly punching a glass case following Monday’s loss to the Miami Heat. He will likely miss the remainder of the series, further minimizing the Knicks’ chances of pulling off an upset. Stoudemire [...]  

NEW YORK -- When the Knicks put together their trio of Carmelo Anthony, Amare Stoudemire and Tyson Chandler this offseason, they envisioned having a unit that could battle with the best of the best in Eastern Conference, such as Miami’s Big 3.  

MIAMI — Drops of blood stained the carpet leading up to the back entrance of the New York Knicks' locker room. The glass portion of a nearby fire-extinguisher case was quickly replaced. And Amare Stoudemire needed doctors and paramedics to treat a cut on his left hand.  

Amare Stoudemire and the New York Knicks already had it bad enough, dropping back-to-back games to open their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Miami Heat. But now injury has been added to insult — the Knicks’ power forward reportedly hurt himself after the game, according to Marc Spears of Yahoo! Sports.  

Not the unabomber. New York Knicks star Amare Stoudemire visited a hand specialist in Manhattan today to determine if he suffered ligament or tendon damage when he cut his non-shooting hand after punching the glass case protecting a fire extinguisher … Continue reading →  

After the New York Knicks loss last night, Amare Stoudemire reportedly injured his hand in the locker room. To watch a video replay of news about this story, click the box below.Subscribe To The "Hutch Report" Daily Email.Enter Your Address In The Box To Continue: Delivered by FeedBurner  

Drops of blood stained the carpet leading up to the back entrance of the New York Knicks' locker room. The glass portion of a nearby fire-extinguisher case was quickly replaced. And Amare Stoudemire needed doctors and paramedics to treat a postgame cut on his left hand.  

New York Knicks power forward Amare Stoudemire and coach Mike Woodson are at odds. Woodson believes Stoudemire will play in Sunday's Game 4 against the Miami Heat but Stoudemire doesn't think it's such a sure bet. The injured Knicks star said he ...  

(SB Nation Arizona, Seth Pollack) The Phoenix Suns face (another) very important offseason. The last time they were in this position was the summer of 2010 when Amare Stoudemire and Steve Kerr left and owner Robert Sarver made a series of personnel moves as the acting GM that didn't turn out so well. This time, it's President of Basketball Operations Lon Babby who will be in the driver's seat when it comes time to make the big...  

Interim coach Mike Woodson is optimistic that Stoudemire will take the floor Sunday. The Heat lead the best-of-seven series 3-0. "He looked pretty good out here on the floor," Woodson said. "But again, it's not my decision. It's going to be the ...  

Despite what the Charles Barkleys of the world might say, the Knicks have been playing their best non-Linsanity basketball of the season over the last few weeks, and could be poised for an exciting playoff run. With the Milwaukee Bucks losing last night, they secured a playoff spot for the second year in a row—and even better, Amare Stoudemire will be back in the lineup tonight against the Cleveland Cavaliers. [ more › ]  

Not only is Amare Stoudemire suffering from a brain fart, he's already being written out of the Knicks future in some circles. "It's been pretty firmly established this season that Anthony and Stoudemire cannot play well together," Neil Paine of Basketball-Reference.com writes for Insider today. "Offensively, Carmelo shoots much better without Amare because he is given more freedom to create for himself, particularly in areas of...  

The Indiana Pacers are having some fun at the expense of New York Knicks power forward Amare Stoudemire, who severely cut his hand by punching the glass enclosure of a fire extinguisher Monday night at Miami’s American Airlines Arena.  

“Fans actually think I had a closed fist and punched through a glass door,’’ Stoudemire said. “They have wrong perception of what actually happened. I walked by and swung my arm backwards. It hit the fire extinguisher door and I slashed my hand a little bit by accident. I understand their frustrations right now. I’m [...]  

MIAMI — Drops of blood stained the carpet leading up to the back entrance of the New York Knicks’ locker room. The glass portion of a nearby fire-extinguisher case was quickly replaced. And Amare Stoudemire needed doctors and paramedics to treat a postgame cut on his left hand.  

GREENBURGH, N.Y. — Amare Stoudemire had a message for his teammates after watching the New York Knicks’ latest postseason failure. “I was like, ‘Don’t hit nothing,’” Stoudemire said. A 3-0 deficit against the Miami Heat and an NBA ...  

About six hours after Amare Stoudemire lacerated his left hand, punching through a fire extinguisher at American Airlines Arena out of frustration over the Knicks' 104-94 loss, he posted a message for his Twitter followers early Tuesday morning ...  

Amar’e Stoudemire’s difficult season may be over. Stoudemire had a small muscle in his left hand repaired Tuesday and will not play for the New York Knicks in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against the Miami Heat on Thursday. Stoudemire met with a hand specialist at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, a [...]  

days since the New York Knicks last won a playoff game ... Or, do they need to seriously consider trading either Anthony or Stoudemire away? The answers to those questions are pretty clear: Yes, yes, and…yes. The first two are self-explanatory.  

GREENBURGH, N.Y — Amare Stoudemire thinks there’s a “great chance” he can play in Game 4 of the Knicks’ series against Miami on Sunday despite cutting his left hand on a fire extinguisher case.  

New York Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire said Wednesday he is hopeful of playing Sunday in Game 4 of this opening-round best-of-seven NBA playoff series against the Miami Heat. Stoudemire opened a deep gash in his left, non-shooting, hand in a ...  

MIAMI — Last month, when power forward Amare Stoudemire was missing games because of health reasons and not a temper tantrum, the Heat traveled to New York to face a Knicks team that was without its second-leading scorer. Miami prepared for a smaller ...  

How does one evaluate a third team point guard who earned the minimum salary, scored the second fewest points on the team and was the team's worst player by a boatload of other measures? Ronnie Price was the least productive member of the Phoenix Suns this season, but that was expected given the road he's taken to the NBA. Price was offered no scholarships coming out of high school in Friendswood, Texas before playing at Nicholls...  

(CBS/AP) NEW YORK - Amare Stoudemire's difficult season may be over. Stoudemire had a small muscle in his left hand repaired Tuesday and will not play for the New York Knicks in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against the Miami Heat ...  

With former cornrow card-carriers like Mario, Trey Songz, Carmelo Anthony, Slim Thug and even Lloyd and Jim Jones weed-whacking their Rapunzel locks and embracing their grown-man status, braids are now officially reserved for toddlers and throwback thugs.  

The Indiana Pacers are having some fun at the expense of New York Knicks power forward Amare Stoudemire, who severely cut his hand by punching the glass enclosure of a fire extinguisher Monday night at Miami’s American Airlines Arena.  

Now he might not be around to help turn things around. UPDATE: Steve Kyler of Hoopsworld.com is reporting that Amare Stoudemire underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a muscle tear in his hand. The Knicks forward will be out for the "foreseeable future."  

MIAMI — Amare Stoudemire draped a towel over his left hand as he walked into the privacy of the New York Knicks’ training room an hour after the game, needing a sanctuary from prying eyes. The specifics of what Stoudemire did immediately ...  

As if things weren't bad enough for the New York Knicks, word has come in that Amare Stoudemire got injured in a postgame tirade. Frustrated about the way the Knicks played on Monday night (April 30), it looks like Stoudemire punched his first through the ...  

This New York Knicks season has been a roller coaster ride. Never before have we seen the type of ebbs and flows the 2011-2012 campaign produced, and it ironically transpired in a shortened, compressed 66-game schedule. Unreasonably expectations dissipated ...  

New York Knicks star Amare Stoudemire was tended to by paramedics after he reportedly punched the glass enclosure around a fire extinguisher after the Knicks' loss Game 2 to the Miami Heat, 104-94. Doctors and paramedics at AmericanAirlines ...  

MIAMI -- Amare Stoudemire draped a towel over his left hand as he walked into the privacy of the New York Knicks' training room an hour after the game, needing a sanctuary from prying eyes.  

Up until late Monday night, the most famous punches thrown during the longstanding rivalry between the New York Knicks and the Miami Heat had failed to land. Amare Stoudemire changed that. During the 1998 NBA Playoffs, former teammates Larry ...  

He struggled with his shot early in the season ... This is the second straight postseason in which Stoudemire suffered a self-inflicted injury. Last April, Stoudemire pulled a muscle in his back while attempting a dunk in warm-ups prior to ...  

After Game 2 of the Knicks loss to the Miami Heat, Stoudemire completed his meltdown in ironic fashion by punching the glass enclosure surrounding a ... career threatening ankle injury on a trampoline. Ironically, Yankees pitcher Joba ...  

NEW YORK — Amare Stoudemire will miss Game 3 of the New York Knicks’ playoff series against the Heat ... key player as they try to rally from a 2-0 deficit. Jeremy Lin still is recovering from knee surgery, and Iman Shumpert is out for ...  

Woodson was able to catch passes, dunk and use the hand he tore up by smashing it into the glass casing of a fire extinguisher in Miami. The fire extinguisher won. The Knicks are down 0-3 to the Miami Heat in the first round and the Heat’s ...  

The Suns plan to match offers to restricted free agent Robin Lopez in July but would have someone different mentoring the center if he returns next season. After four seasons with the Suns, assistant coach Bill Cartwright’s contract will not ...  

The New York Knicks may have to play without Amare Stoudemire for the foreseeable future and the situation has fans asking if the team is better off without him. That question almost has comedic value when you are talking about a guy that just got a $100 ...  

Here at Bright Side of the Sun we take the words TOTAL COVERAGE pretty dang seriously. While our beloved Suns are off taking nice vacations, we are still slaving away, attempting to provide you all with first class Suns coverage. So friends, without further adieu, we present you with the Phoenix Suns Season in Review, 2011-12. Up for discussion today is Sebastian Telfair. Let's get this out of the way - I'm giving Sebastian...  

As we anticipate the free agent frenzy that engulfs the lives of players, front offices and fans throughout the NBA, we fall in love with player A or player B on another team while discounting the guy we saw play nearly every minute of the prior season. We look at player A and say "I just love ____ part of player A's game! If this guy just gets better at ______, he could be awesome with the Suns!" We all assume that player A will...  

The sad reality for the Knicks: Amare Stoudemire administered far more damage to his hand — and an AmericanAirlines fire extinguisher — than his Knicks have done to the Heat so far in this playoff series. As if falling down 0-2 against the ...  

Amare Stoudemire draped a towel over his left hand as he walked into the privacy of the New York Knicks' training room an hour after the game, needing a sanctuary from prying eyes.  

Amare Stoudemire had a small muscle repaired Tuesday and will not play for the New York Knicks in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against the Miami Heat.  

Many fans and media members alike feel that the Knicks have no chance of beating the Heat in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Not only are the Knicks the lower seed and down 2-0 in the series, but they might be without Amare Stoudemire for ...  

Amare Stoudemire reportedly cut his left hand in a locker room punching incident that led to an injury severe enough an ambulance was called after the Knicks lost 104-94 to the Miami Heat Monday night.  

ESPN is reporting that Amare Stoudemire injured his hand when he punched the glass casing around a fire extinguisher in frustration after Monday's loss to the Miami heat.  

I want to apologize to the fans and my team, not proud of my actions.” Amare had gone 6-9 shooting for 19 points and 7 rebounds Monday. The New York offense had clearly run though Carmelo Anthony who took 26 shot attempts, but only converting on 12 of ...  

Stoudemire decked a fire extinguisher in frustration after Monday's Game 2 loss. In the heat of the loss, Stoudemire was only expressing an emotion that thousands of fans were feeling at that same time. Unfortunately, his momentary loss of control resulted ...  

It didn't take long for noted ruffians Amare Stoudemire and Udonis Haslem to receive disciplinary action during Game 1 of the Miami Heat-New York Knicks series. A ref assessed a double technical -- the worst option available, always -- after the ...  

Amare Stoudemire just couldn't take the Heat in Miami and, like all humans would, needed to put it out with an extinguisher. Classic, Amare. I would not be surprised if David Stern was gulling in his ear saying, "do it for The League, bro." [Follow me ...  

Amare Stoudemire was mad Monday night. Real mad. The Knicks big man was so mad, in fact, that he decided to punch a glass case holding a fire extinguisher following New York's Game 2 loss to the Knicks. That, of course, was not a good idea. Stoudemire left ...  

We're mere days into the 2012 NBA Playoffs, and we've already had dudes punching glass, bumping refs and blowing up knees. Can't wait to see what happens next! Links: BNIE wants to know, 'r u in?' In case you didn't see yesterday, ESPN's Chad Ford guessed in his latest mock draft that the Wizards would only consider Michael Kidd-Gilchrist or Bradley Beal if they got the No. 2 pick in the draft, but Mike doesn't think it would be...  

Phillies closer Ryan Madson broke his big toe following an incident where he kicked a metal folding chair in frustration after blowing a save against the Giants. The broken toe sent Madson to the DL for more than a month. Kevin Brown: Frustrated by an ...  

We recently previewed the Nike Air Penny 5 “Dolphins”, and today we’re getting a look at another version of the Nike Air Penny 5. This time around, the latest Penny Hardaway signature shoe uses the Phoenix Suns’ colorway as inspiration. The shoe’s base utilizes darker tones, while vibrant purple and orange touches serve as accenting hues. Gradient effects are seen [...]  

Amare Stoudemire was mad Monday night. Real mad. The Knicks big man was so mad, in fact, that he decided to punch a glass case holding a fire extinguisher following New York's Game 2 loss to the Knicks. That, of course, was not a good idea.  

The 2011-12 New York Knicks are no strangers to selling apparel. Carmelo Anthony sold the fifth-most jerseys of all NBA stars and Jeremy Lin sold more than anyone but Derrick Rose. Earlier this season, Lin emerged from the Knicks bench to spawn ...  

In fact, Stoudemire was one of only four Knicks regulars (Mike Bibby, Bill Walker and Toney Douglas were the others) who rated negatively in “Net Rating,” a measure of the team’s scoring margin per 100 possessions. Stoudemire was -2.7 ...  

Globe and MailAmare Stoudemire's injury may be reminder for Lakers to keep coolLos Angeles TimesBut Coach Mike Brown didn't highlight New York Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire suffering a left-hand injury Monday after punching the glass case of a fire extinguisher apparently out of frustration over New York's 2-0 first-round deficit to Miami.Supporting casts lifts Lakers past Nuggets 92-88WRCB-TVNuggets' big men come up big, beat Lakers 99...  

bbpBox_197145616361598976 a { text-decoration:none; color:#0084B4; }#bbpBox_197145616361598976 a:hover { text-decoration:underline; }Knicks forward Amar'e Stoudemire punched the glass area that enclosed a fire extinguisher, a source tells @YahooSports.  

No MRIs or X-rays have been taken, but Stoudemire was seen leaving the building with his left hand heavily bandaged ... Last year against the Celtics, he pulled a muscle in his lower back during pregame warmups before Game 2.  

Game 3 is Thursday. Before the Knicks left the arena for the flight to New York, a team official said the extent of the injury is unknown. But in the locker room, Knicks center Tyson Chandler said he did not expect Stoudemire to be able to play ...  

He may be right. "A Knicks source tells me they are very lucky there wasn't any tendon or ligament damage," ESPN's Rachel Nichols reported Wednesday morning. Stoudemire reportedly only required stitches. But are the Knicks maybe better without Stoudemire?  

CORAL GABLES, Fla., May 16 (UPI) -- New York Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire has enrolled at the University of Miami, where he is pursuing a bachelor's degree in general studies, UM said. Stoudemire, 29, who entered the NBA straight out of ...  

"Anything else, especially the game, is whaaa, whaaa, whaaa," Mike Golic said on ESPN's Mike & Mike show. O'Connor theorized that Stoudemire perhaps was frustrated because he took only nine shots, then dismissed it by saying, "Who cares? Stoudemire could ...  

After New York Knicks power forward, Amare Stoudmeire, injured his hand punching a fire extinguisher casing, he made the Knicks better taking himself out of action. Stoudemire missed 13 of the final 17 games heading into the playoffs going 9-4 during that ...  

Really, really dumb? Of course. Really, really passionate? Yep, that too. The counter to this is that Stoudemire only did this because he played horribly, but so did his team. And he did this because he was mad at coach Mike Woodson for not ...  

The Knicks played well without him down the stretch by moving Carmelo Anthony to power forward, where he could take advantage of slower opponents. But asking him to carry so much of the offense on his own is probably too much against the Heat ...  

We've gotta hand it to Amar'e Stoudemire (hahaha—see what we did there?! Okay, sorry, no more...): He wanted to inject some life into the city of New York the other night when he punched that poor, helpless fire extinguisher after the Knicks ...  

"I really don't know what's the situation with that," said Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony ... Mario Chalmers scored 13 points and Mike Miller and Shane Battier each shot 3 for 5 from 3-point range on their way to 11-point games for the defending East ...  

Markieff Morris was not one of the 12 rookies who showed up in Rookie of the Year voting this month but he was a tabbed in February as one of 10 rookie "Rising Stars" for All-Star Weekend. The Suns power forward dropped out of the nba.com Rookie ...  

In fact, Stoudemire was one of only four Knicks regulars (Mike Bibby, Bill Walker and Toney Douglas were the others) who rated negatively in “Net Rating,” a measure of the team’s scoring margin per 100 possessions. Stoudemire was -2.7, worst on the team.  

In fact, Stoudemire was one of only four Knicks regulars (Mike Bibby, Bill Walker and Toney Douglas were the others) who rated negatively in “Net Rating,” a measure of the team’s scoring margin per 100 possessions. Stoudemire was -2.7 ...  

A league source told ESPNNewYork.com that Stoudemire is “almost certain” to miss Game 3 on Thursday in New York and there ... consideration when they wrote the headline “Bloody Idiot” for the paper’s Tuesday edition.  

MIAMI, FL - Forward Amar'e Stoudemire of the New York Knicks playing against the Miami Heat in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals in the 2012 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2012 at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida.  

Carmelo Anthony scored 30 points on 12-for-26 shooting for New York, which got 18 points from Stoudemire and 13 apiece from Tyson Chandler and J.R. Smith. The only other team to lose 12 straight playoff games is the Memphis Grizzlies ...  

Bottom line The Heat we are seeing two games into these playoffs also would beat Orlando in the presumptive second-round series even with Howard healthy and happy, singing Kumbaya in a swaying pregame duet with coach Stan Van Gundy. The Heat we ...  

"He brings out the best in our guys." Ultimately, it may take an over-the-top effort from the Knicks, playing to the 3-point strengths of Anthony, Smith, Novak, Fields, Toney Douglas and Mike Bibby. In January, when similarly ravaged by injuries ...  

"I really don't know what's the situation with that," said Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony, who said he was "on the court" when whatever happened with Stoudemire occurred. Anthony scored 30 points on 12-for-26 shooting for New York, which got 18 ...  

We've seen this from 'Melo previously—when the Knicks roll out a small lineup and use Anthony at power forward, he's incredibly effective due to the mismatches he creates on the defensive side of the ball. Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images He brings big men away ...  

Monday afternoon, it was just an anonymous piece of safety equipment sitting in its glass enclosure in an AmericanAirlines Arena hallway. By Tuesday morning, it had a Twitter account with 1,306 followers and was the most famous fire extinguisher ...  

Grant Hill represents everything the Phoenix Suns stand for. Or at least, what they want to represent on and off the basketball court. He is classy, team-oriented, and willing to do whatever it takes to improve the team's chances of winning. Somehow, he has transmorgrified himself into a defensive stopper of sorts in the late stages of his career as a way to keep himself relevant despite an inability to consistently make open 3...  

They were right. Anthony opened with an 11-shot quarter – the last time someone took more in the first 12 minutes of a playoff game was May 15, 2006, when Richard Hamilton got 12 shots off for Detroit against Cleveland. Anthony missed all ...  

ESPNNewYork.com reports that a league source says Stoudemire is "almost certain" to miss the next game on Thursday and could ... "Bad timing on my part. Sorry guys. This to shall pass."  

However I’m a novice when it comes to these things. Perhaps Amare is a pioneer in the frustration industry? Most people with anger problems would punch a wall or a woman, but Stoudy took it up another notch and went fire extinguisher. So I admire him ...  

Anthony opened with an 11-shot quarter - the most in the first 12 minutes of a playoff game since May 15, 2006, when Richard Hamilton got 12 shots ... The Knicks never got any closer. Other game David West had 18 points and 11 rebounds to ...  

The casualties continued well after the Heat swatted away the Knicks for a second time in Miami on Monday night ... The action was no less fierce in Indiana, where the Pacers held off the Magic to even their opening-round series.  

Stoudemire did not receive X-rays or an MRI exam at Miami's AmericanAirlines Arena ... We have a couple of days of practice," he said, according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel's Ira Winderman.  

New York Knicks big man Amare Stoudemire, sidelined since March 24 with a bulging disk in his back, will play tonight in Cleveland against the Cavaliers, interim coach Mike Woodson said after this morning's shootaround, ESPN New York reported.  

Anthony was brilliant offensively in a 21-point first half ... But in the center matchup, Chris Bosh had the better offensive game (21 points). • Point guard Baron Davis (stiff back) started but said he wasn’t close to 100 percent.  

Here at Bright Side of the Sun we take the words TOTAL COVERAGE pretty dang seriously. While our beloved Suns are off taking nice vacations, we are still slaving away, attempting to provide you all with first class Suns coverage. So friends, without further adieu, we present you with the Phoenix Suns Season in Review, 2011-12. Up for discussion today is Steve Nash. Defining the grading criteria for a player of Nash's caliber...  

Amare Stoudemire will return to the Knicks' lineup Friday against the Cavaliers, he told Yahoo! Sports on Thursday. Stoudemire has been out since March 24 with a bulging disk in his lower back. The Knicks have gone 9-4 in his absence. "We're ...  

While not quite the facial Stoudemire delivered to Anthony Tolliver a few years ago, this jam on Tyrus Thomas was impressive. The Knicks – minus starters Carmelo Anthony and Tyson Chandler – put on a dunking exhibition and rolled over the ...  

Here at Bright Side of the Sun we take the words TOTAL COVERAGE pretty dang seriously. While our beloved Suns are off taking nice vacations, we are still slaving away, attempting to provide you all with first class Suns coverage. So friends, without further adieu, we present you with the Phoenix Suns Season in Review, 2011-12. Up for discussion today is Shannon Brown. Last offseason, the Phoenix Suns looked for a shooting guard...  

Austin Rivers, who was highly touted out of high school, had an underwhelming season. He definitely had some high points, but nonetheless, his draft stock has fallen. It has fallen enough so that the Phoenix Suns might have a chance to grab him, which ...  

A stitched up Amare Stoudemire will start for the New York Knicks on Sunday in Game 4 of their series against the Miami Heat. NEW YORK -- A stitched up Amare Stoudemire got the start for the New York Knicks on Sunday in Game 4 of their series against the ...  

Over his nine-year career, Anthony has hardly embraced the art of pick-and ... Stoudemire must acknowledge his teammate's effectiveness as the first offensive option and must put the ball in his hands anytime he finds himself in isolation while Anthony ...  

CLEVELAND - The New York Knicks finally have their other All-Star forward back. Amare Stoudemire couldn't be happier. And Carmelo Anthony won't have to do it alone. Stoudemire, who hasn't played since March 24 because of a bulging disk in his ...  

MIAMI — The Miami Heat and public-address announcer Michael Baiamonte are apologizing to Amare Stoudemire and the New York Knicks for a comment about how the forward was “extinguished from the game” when he fouled out of Game 5 of the teams’ Eastern Conference first-round series.  

Got to love New York fans — at first they crow about how much better the team is playing with Amare Stoudemire out and the offense flowing through Carmelo Anthony, then they complain that ‘Melo needs a second scorer to go with him.  

Before we leave this crazy regular season behind us to celebrate the warriors who will square off in the NBA playoffs, let us recognize the players who were massively disappointing this season. The uncertainty created by the lockout guaranteed that some ...  

The Phoenix Suns and Ticketmaster have launched a new charitable program that allows fans to donate when they buy tickets online. Business Journal Senior Reporter Mike Sunnucks explains what groups will benefit from the new donations at the link below.  

With the New York Knicks battling for playoff position, Amare Stoudemire may return from a back injury this week, ESPN New York reports. Stoudemire, who’s been dealing with a bulging disk, won’t play Tuesday against the Boston Celtics and or ...  

It's good to have him back," Woodson said after Friday's shootaround ... "We just thought about when would be a good time to get a few games under my belt and we figured tonight would be a good start," Stoudemire said, adding that he doesn ...  

Coming off a season with more DNPs than stat lines in Minnesota, Sebastian Telfair's NBA career was in peril when he arrived in Phoenix six months ago. Telfair had gone from a lottery pick at age 19 to a player switching teams for the sixth time ...  

Ray Allen (ankle), Rajon Rondo (back) and Mickael Pietrus (knee) are not traveling with the Celtics for Friday's game in Atlanta. Allen's injury is especially concerning because he's sustained multiple aggravations and setbacks. Friday marks his seventh ...  

The New York Knicks could be bolstered by the return of forward Amare Stoudemire, reportedly likely by the weekend, if he returns this week (via ESPN NY). Stoudemire will definitely not play on Tuesday against the Celtics. However, he may be ...  

MIAMI -- Drops of blood stained the carpet leading up to the back entrance of the New York Knicks' locker room. The glass portion of a nearby fire-extinguisher case was quickly replaced. And Amare Stoudemire needed doctors and paramedics to treat a cut on his left hand.Game 2 probably wasn't all the Knicks lost in Miami on Monday night.Read More... More on Video  

The Phoenix Suns are two wins away (if one comes at Utah) from becoming the first Western Conference team in 15 years to earn a playoff berth after entering the All-Star break at least six games under .500. With that said, the question surfaces: Especially with this year's loaded draft, is it worth it for this team to sneak into the playoffs, most likely as a sacrificial opponent?It’s too easy to argue why the Suns sneaking into the playoffs...  

New York Knicks coach Mike Woodson said Amare Stoudemire will return to practice on Saturday and scrimmage with his teammates, but the star power forward will not return to the Knicks lineup when they meet the Miami Heat on Sunday. Woodson noted ...  

Anthony, who has had to carry the scoring load with his frontcourt ... Browns quarterback Colt McCoy sat courtside along with teammates Evan Moore and Montario Hardesty. ... Knicks guard Baron Davis was penciled in to start, but sat out with ...  

If you want to make Carmelo Anthony mad, just ask him if he and Amare Stoudemire can co-exist. A reporter brought up the stars' chemistry issue on Thursday and the normally affable Anthony grew visibly annoyed. “I get tired of hearing ...  

Nash won his first Magic Johnson Award for combining excellence on the court with cooperation with the media and fans. The annual Professional Basketball Writers Association award has gone to Kevin Durant, Chris Bosh, Brandon Roy and Nash's Suns ...  

In the summer of 2010, the Phoenix Suns negotiated a sign-and-trade for former Atlanta Hawks swingman Josh Childress, who was just returning to the NBA from a two-year stint overseas. Childress had earned a reputation as a quality sixth man during his years in Atlanta and many saw the acquisition of the 6-foot-8 wing as a great move. He was expected to provide slashing, rebounding and some lock-down defense on opposing guards and...  

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Amare Stoudemire suffered lacerations on his left hand after the New York Knicks' loss to the Miami Heat on Monday night, a team spokesman confirmed. MIAMI -- Amare Stoudemire suffered lacerations on his left hand after the New York Knicks' loss to the ...  

Anthony, who has had to carry the scoring load with the ... of the year made two driving layups in traffic and dropped all eight free throw attempts. Scott didn’t put his young star back on the court in for the fourth and said it’s possible ...  

Here at Bright Side of the Sun we take the words TOTAL COVERAGE pretty dang seriously. While our beloved Suns are off taking nice vacations, we are still slaving away, attempting to provide you all with first class Suns coverage. So friends, without further adieu, we present you with the Phoenix Suns Season in Review, 2011-12. Up for discussion today is Robin Lopez. The story of Robin Lopez as a Phoenix Sun so far has been that of...  

Here at Bright Side of the Sun we take the words TOTAL COVERAGE pretty dang seriously. While our beloved Suns are off taking nice vacations, we are still slaving away, attempting to provide you all with first class Suns coverage. So friends, without further adieu, we present you with the Phoenix Suns Season in Review, 2011-12. Today's review will be Markieff Morris. With the 13th pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, the Phoenix Suns...  

If your biggest problem is how to fit a six-time All-Star who gives you 18 and 8 a night back into the lineup, you should be feeling pretty good about yourself. But this is the New York Knicks, a team with a rabid fan base and a small margin for ...  

On Amare Stoudemire! That's his sixth! He has been extinguished from the game." After Game 2 of the series, Stoudemire cut his hand open when he punched a glass fire extinguisher enclosure in the arena's visitor locker room. The injury required multiple ...  

The 2011-12 Phoenix Suns through advanced statsValley of the SunsThanks to the NBA's great new stats tool, today we will delve deeper into the 2011-12 Phoenix Suns' season with the help of advanced stats. The simplest reason why the Phoenix Suns were so bad in the first half of the season and so good in the second ...and more »  

Here at Bright Side of the Sun we take the words TOTAL COVERAGE pretty dang seriously. While our beloved Suns are off taking nice vacations, we are still slaving away, attempting to provide you all with first class Suns coverage. So friends, without further adieu, we present you with the Phoenix Suns Season in Review, 2011-12. Up for discussion today is Jared Dudley. There weren't many sure things going into this season for...  

CenturyLink is the latest big advertiser to sign onto the downtown Phoenix billboard partnership between the Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Suns and city of Phoenix. The city, Suns and D-backs are partners in what’s called the Legends Entertainment District. Legends has electronic and traditional billboards in downtown Phoenix outside of the Phoenix Convention Center, Chase Field and US Airways Center. CenturyLink, which was previously Qwest...  

The last time that Stoudemire played was in a March 24 win over the Detroit ... healed from all of his back issues, it's time for Stoudemire to step up and earn that huge contract that the Knicks front office gave him.  

The Knicks have gone 8-4 without him, getting heavy contributions from Steve Novak and J.R. Smith off the bench. It has also allowed Carmelo Anthony to completely take over the offense with the first unit, playing the game in a fashion that has made him ...  

May 1, 12:37 am: Amare Stoudemire tweeted this: I am so mad at myself right now, I want to apologize to the fans and my team, not proud of my actions, headed home for a new start April 30, 11:01 pm: This is the most intensity Amare Stoudemire ...  

Amare Stoudemire, the Knicks' wounded superstar, walked slowly off the floor after picking up his sixth and final foul on Wednesday night. It was the bitter end of a brutal night for Stoudemire. In foul trouble all night, the Knicks power ...  

Here at Bright Side of the Sun we take the words TOTAL COVERAGE pretty dang seriously. While our beloved Suns are off taking nice vacations, we are still slaving away, attempting to provide you all with first class Suns coverage. So friends, without further adieu, we present you with the Phoenix SunsSeason in Review, 2011-12. Up for discussion today is Michael Redd. Man, Michael Redd. What an amazing story right? Let's be clear...  

Speaking for the first time since he injured his hand after hitting the glass case surrounding a fire extinguisher after Game 2 of the Knicks-Heat series, Amare Stoudemire called the incident an "unfortunate" one that resulted in unintended consequences.  

Miami, FL – The Miami Heat issued an apology on Thursday for public-address announcer Michael Baiamonte's "inappropriate choice of words" for Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire. Stoudemire fouled out late in the fourth quarter of the Knicks' 106 ...  

The Knicks aren't exactly struggling without Stoudemire. New York has gone 5-2 with Stoudemire on the bench. Point guard Jeremy Lin has also been injured during that time period. New York's defense has excelled without Stoudemire. They are ...  

Amare Stoudemire scored 14 points, Landry Fields and J.R. Smith both added 12, Mike Bibby had 10 and Tyson Chandler grabbed 11 rebounds for New York, which is 1-8 in playoff games with Anthony and Stoudemire as teammates. "Miami is a very good ...  

Amare Stoudemire on Thursday reiterated that he'd welcome free agent Steve Nash to New York, but also expressed support for Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin. "What team wouldn't want a two-time MVP, an assist leader, a veteran point guard?  

MIAMI (AP) -- The Miami Heat and public-address announcer Michael Baiamonte are apologizing to Amare Stoudemire and the New York Knicks for a comment about how the forward was "extinguished from the game" when he fouled out of Game 5 of the teams' Eastern ...  

Amare Stoudemire raised his hands in the air, one covered in padding, as streamers fell from the ceiling above him. Finally, New York could celebrate an NBA playoff victory again. Carmelo Anthony scored 41 points, Stoudemire had 20 points and 10 rebounds in his return from a cut hand, and the Knicks snapped an NBA-record, 13-game postseason [...]  

Amare Stoudemire had 7 shots in Game 5 against the Heat Thursday when the Knicks were eliminated from the playoffs. Carmelo Anthony had 31. Heck, Mike Bibby had 7 shots. So is it really a surprise that Stoudemire loves the idea of Steve Nash ...  

When Portland's Jamal Crawford expressed that he should be in Phoenix to Suns broadcast analyst Eddie Johnson during an April game and then whispered in Suns coach Alvin Gentry's ear ... to be Suns guard Shannon Brown. Brown came to Phoenix ...  

Steve Nash's impending free agency is going to be a hot topic of conversation until he signs a new deal in the offseason. Alex Kennedy of Hoopsworld reported that the Phoenix Suns will attempt to keep him on a two-year deal worth approximately $20 million ...  

Here at Bright Side of the Sun, we take the words TOTAL COVERAGE pretty dang seriously. While our beloved Suns are off taking nice vacations, we are still slaving away, attempting to provide you all with first class Suns coverage. So friends, without further adieu, we present you with the Phoenix Suns Season in Review, 2011-12. Today's review will be Channing Frye...  

The Miami Heat issued a statement Thursday apologizing to the New York Knicks and Amare Stoudemire for Miami's arena announcer mocking the forward when he fouled of Wednesday's playoff game.  

Carmelo Anthony scored 41 points, Amare Stoudemire had 20 points and 10 rebounds in his return from a cut hand, and the New York Knicks snapped an NBA-record, 13-game postseason losing streak by beating the Miami Heat 89-87 Sunday.  

A lot of things have been going well for the New York Knicks as of late. With a huge come-from-behind win against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, the Knicks improved to an impressive 12-4 under interim head coach Mike Woodson and in the process opened up ...  

MIAMI -- For the first time in-person, Amare Stoudemire showed the 15-something stitches he received after lacerating his left hand on a fire extinguisher during his last visit in Miami. While STAT was addressing reporters after Wednesday ...  

USA TODAYPhoenix Suns: 10 First Steps for Rebuilding After Steve NashBleacher ReportSteve Nash is a 38-year-old free agent looking for a title and seems to be all but gone from the Phoenix Suns. Phoenix must move swiftly and aggressively to ensure the team does not experience a post-LeBron James Cleveland Cavaliers-esque collapse.Steve Nash to become Canada GMESPNSteve Nash will reportedly be offered 2-Year, $20 million deal to stay with...  

AMARE STOUDEMIRE raised his hands in the air, one covered in padding, as streamers fell from the ceiling above him. Finally, New York could celebrate an NBA playoff victory again. Carmelo Anthony scored 41 points, Stoudemire had 20 points and 10 ...  

NEW YORK (AP) Ray Allen's injured right ankle kept him out of the Boston … Full Story »Ray Allen out again, Amare maybe Friday for Knicks New York Knicks Get Amare Stoudemire Back … Amare Stoudemire will likely take the court for the New York Knicks ...  

At the height of New York’s Lin-sanity, the anxiety within New York was that Carmelo Anthony’s return to the lineup would interrupt the Knicks’ newfound cohesiveness and winning formula. However, D’Antoni’s firing proved that as ...  

Going back just a few years, the Phoenix Suns had an identity and their style of play was action packed. It was the "seven seconds or less" offense, led by the incomparable Steve Nash, coached by Mike D'Antoni, anchored by Amare Stoudamire and featuring ...  

In case of ire, break glass. Last season at exactly this stage of the Knicks' playoff plight, Amare Stoudemire injured his back by childishly doing chin-ups on the rim during warmups, guaranteeing the Celtics' a clean sweep.  

There are a few statements that must be remembered this year in any conversation about changing the team going into next season. Amnesty can only be used on guys who were under contract on your roster BEFORE the new CBA was signed. The Suns are only under the salary cap for $23+ million if they renounce their cap holds on expired contracts, which means they would have no leverage over any other team to re-sign their own free agents...  

Amare Stoudemire will return to the Knicks' lineup Friday against the Cavaliers, he told Yahoo! Sports on Thursday. Amare Stoudemire will return to the Knicks' lineup on Friday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, he told Yahoo! Sports on Thursday. Stoudemire ...  

NEW YORK (AP) -- Amare Stoudemire will start for the New York Knicks in Game 4 of their series against Miami, six days after cutting his hand punching a fire extinguisher case. Interim coach Mike Woodson says Stoudemire will play in Sunday's ...  

If Amare Stoudemire returns on Sunday, will he be embraced by the Madison Square Garden crowd -- or booed? For the second straight postseason, Stoudemire's game has been compromised by a self-inflicted injury. Last year, he hurt his back during ...  

Amare Stoudemire will return to the New York Knicks on Friday night after a nearly month-long absence due to a back injury. CLEVELAND -- Amare Stoudemire will return to the New York Knicks on Friday night after a nearly month-long absence due to a back injury.  

As expected, there are some NBA teams interested in the Cavaliers wingman Alonzo Gee. Among those teams are the Phoenix Suns, reportedly. According to this story from Brenden Bowers from Stepien Rules, the Suns are willing to offer Gee up to $4 ...  

NEW YORK (AP) -- Amare Stoudemire started for the New York Knicks in Game 4 of their series against Miami, six days after cutting his hand punching a fire extinguisher case. Interim coach Mike Woodson says Stoudemire will play in Sunday's game with padding ...  

Amare Stoudemire draped a towel over his left hand as he walked into the privacy of the New York Knicks' training room an hour after the game, needing a sanctuary from prying eyes.  

New York Knicks center Amare' Stoudemire practiced on Saturday and is considered to be a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Miami Heat. Stoudemire cut his left hand when he punched a fire extinguisher covered with glass after the Knicks lost ...  

Amare Stoudemire walked out of the visiting locker-room showers late Monday night with one towel wrapped around his waist, another over his left hand. His injury could impact the rest of the playoff series against the Miami Heat.  

GREENBURGH — Amare Stoudemire had a message for his teammates after watching the Knicks' latest postseason failure. "I was like, 'Don't hit nothing,' " Stoudemire said. A 3-0 deficit against the Miami Heat and an NBA-record, 13-game postseason ...  

The Suns’ six free agents could create about $23 million in salary-cap space on the team payroll, depending on where the NBA salary cap lands in July and what the Suns do about restricted free agent Aaron Brooks, who has a $5 million cap hold. That would be more space than any NBA team has [...]  

New York Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire practiced in full on Saturday and is a game-time decision for Game 4 of the Knicks-Miami Heat series on Sunday. Stoudemire participated in offensive drills, ran full court and did some shooting during and ...  

If that was Nash's last introduction as a Phoenix Suns player in 10 seasons over two stints, it was met with an appropriately resounding, standing ovation as he raced out to the team huddle to beat the intro Wednesday night at US Airways Center.