Phoenix Suns

VIDEO Video: NBA TV Suns Overview 2006 DRAFT SELECTIONS No. 21 (LAL), No. 27 RECENT DRAFT HISTORY 2005: 21. Nate Robinson 57. Marcin Gortat 2004: 7. Luol Deng 2003: 17. Zarko Cabarkapa

The Suns will get a boost next season just from Amare's return.
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2005-06:
54-28 , First Place Pacific Division
Lost in Conference Finals to Dallas, 4-2

Key Rotation Players Returning:
G: Steve Nash
G: Raja Bell
F: James Jones
F/C: Boris Diaw
C: Kurt Thomas
G: Leandro Barbosa
G: Eddie House
F/C: Amare Stoudamire

Key Free Agents:
F: Tim Thomas
C: Brian Grant

Needs:
Defensive Toughness
Frontcourt Insurance

From the Media:
"They have two first-round draft picks this year and two next year to address some needs. Kurt Thomas and James Jones could be trade bait to help the Suns move up in the draft. Thomas is due $15.8 million over the next two years, and there is no reason to pay him that kind of money when the coach doesn't believe he fits their style of play. Jones is due $2.6 million next season and, at that price, could be very attractive to another team the Suns could be looking to swap draft picks with."
-- John Gambadoro, Arizona Republic

More Media Coverage:
Arizona Central | East Valley Tribune