Jason Richardson

Richardson: Retiring No. 23 not 'greatest idea'

Arizona Republic (Free subscription) | yesterday

Jason Richardson does not wear No. 23 for Michael Jordan and is not on the LeBron James pulpit that the league should retire the number.

Practice Report: Nash Says Suns Got "Fat" and "Cozy" with 10-2 Record

Bright Side Of The Sun (Free subscription) | yesterday

Steve Nash was not happy with his team's effort in Thursday's loss to the Hornets. (Photo by Max Simbron) View full size photo » Unlike last week when the Suns came home from a road loss to the Lakers and took Friday off before a Sunday game, today they went hard for a full two hours. The media are let in for the last half hour of practice which almost always is just guys taking shots on their...

MSU's Summers resembles Richardson and Peterson

Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009

Mike DeCourcy of the Sporting News writes today that Michigan State junior guard Durrell Summers reminds coach Tom Izzo of Jason Richardson and Morris Peterson.

• No. 2 MSU 75, Gonzaga 71: Izzo frets; Spartans rally by Bulldogs - Detroit Free Press
• No. 2 Michigan State overcomes feisty Gonzaga - USA Today

Suns Tighten Defense, Come Back to Down Rockets 111-105

Bright Side Of The Sun (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009

More photos » by Bob Levey - AP BACK WITH A BEARD AND A VENGEANCE! (AP Photo/Bob Levey) Browse more photos » Be honest, did you think the Suns were going to pull this one out? Of course you did, because this team never quits. Tonight the Suns overcame a very slow start by outscoring the Houston Rockets 33-23 in the fourth quarter to win 111-105. Tonight encapsulated the Suns season of a...

Talking Trade: Warriors GM Larry Riley + Former Warriors "Captain" Stephen Jackson Videos and More

Golden State Of Mind (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009

More photos » AP What's up with the awkward mug shots? (AP Photo/File) Browse more photos » Jump for some videos from CSN Bay Area.com and transcripts courtesy of GSoM friend Marcus Thompson. Larry Riley with Greg Papa (11:05) Stephen Jackson reacts to trade (0:48) Matt Steinmetz details Warriors trade (0:58) Jackson's Parting Shot [Inside the Warriors] How badly did you want to be out...

Suns wings hauling in rebounds

Arizona Republic (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009

Suns swingmen Grant Hill and Jason Richardson lead NBA wing tandems in total rebounds.

Suns Survive Raptor Attack, 101-100

Bright Side Of The Sun (Free subscription) | 11/16/2009

More photos » Grant Hill & Steve Nash celebrate after beating the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. (Photo by Max Simbron) Browse more photos » On a night where both the home team and the home crowd appeared lethargic, it appeared as though the Suns were about to begin their first losing streak of the young 2009-2010 NBA season. Appearances can be deceiving, however, and Phoenix was...

The Evolution of Jared Dudley

Bright Side Of The Sun (Free subscription) | 11/15/2009

More photos » Jared Dudley is only getting better. (Photo by Max Simbron) Browse more photos » Of all the Suns I met at Media Day, Jared Dudley was the easiest one for me to talk to. Nash wasn't really available, Amare had been asked the same questions over and over again, Robin Lopez actually intimidated me, Earl Clark was too soft spoken for me to understand (and his words came from what...

Game Thread & Preview - Utah Jazz @ Cleveland Cavaliers

SLC Dunk (Free subscription) | 11/15/2009

View full size photo » We're going to have to see at least the same performance tonight from the Jazz that we saw last night against the 76ers if we're going to have a shot in this one. For a team that we only see once a year, I really don't like the Cavs. I think the biggest reason is because of LeBron James . No question on the basketball court he is the top player in the league. But I think...

C.J. Watson OK with giving up No. 23; Toney Douglas not so sure

TrueHoop (Free subscription) | 11/14/2009

By Chris Sheridan If a LeBron James-inspired petition is ever actually circulated among NBA players who wear No. 23, asking them to give up that number as a tribute to Michael Jordan, C.J. Watson of the Golden State Warriors would be in favor of it. Toney Douglas of the New York Knicks? He's not quite as ready to make that commitment. "It really doesn't matter to me what he said about the number...

• League says retiring No. 23s a team decision - CBS SportsLine.com
• NBA rep: Retiring No. 23 is teams' choice, not league's - USA Today
• See the 8 articles on the same subject

Polling GSoM: What exactly won't Monta Ellis do?

Golden State Of Mind (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009

More photos » by George Nikitin - AP Moped Ellis and "Captain" Jack : Where "leaders" happens. (AP Photo/George Nikitin) Browse more photos » As mcwalter44 alerted the GSoM community yesterday in MT2 Reports: Nellie and Monta clash the Dubs drama continues. From MT's blog : ELLIS: "Coach. Why do I get blamed for everything?" NELSON: "What have I ever blamed...

Jason Richardson on hanging up his #23

TrueHoop (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009

By Henry Abbott Via Twitter -- where, ironically, Jason Richardson's name is JRich23: Getting lots of tweets about changing my number 4 MJ. Im all 4 it he's the greatest player to ever play. NBA should of retired 23 yrs ago.

LeBron James: Honor Jordan By Giving Up No. 23

SportsFilter (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009

LeBron James has called on all NBA players who wear No. 23 to choose another number as an homage to Michael Jordan. "I feel like no NBA player should wear 23," he said. "I'm starting a petition, and I've got to get everyone in the NBA to sign it. Now, if I'm not going to wear No. 23, then nobody else should be able to wear it." There are 12 other 23s in the league in addition to...

Apparently Lebron James Thinks Basketball Started in 1984

CelticsBlog (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009

(hat tip BDL ) Out of respect to Michael Jordan, who sat courtside and watched James score 34 points, James said he is planning on switching his number after this season from No. 23 to No. 6. It just sort of came out, but it was obvious he's been thinking about it for a while.-via Cleveland.com Um ex-squeeze me? Baking powder? Lebron James says Micheal Jordan's number is just so precious, but he wants...

Suns vs Lakers Recap

Bright Side Of The Sun (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009

More photos » by Gus Ruelas - AP Amar'e couldn't get it going against a bigger and stronger front court. Browse more photos » That didn't go as expected, right? Kind of. Watching this game was really painful. We saw a tired and timid Suns team just going through the motions. We saw a powerful and rested team in the Lakers , playing with confidence at home. The Lakers are the current NBA...

Nash has 20 assists, Suns rout Warriors 123-101

brady0x2vz | 11/07/2009

PHOENIX – Steve Nash scored 18 points and had the sixth 20-assist game of his career Friday night in Phoenix's 123-101 rout of the Golden State Warriors in the Suns' home opener. All five Phoenix starters scored in double figures, led by Leandro Barbosa's 24 points. Channing Frye, the former University of Arizona star making his home debut for the Suns, added 22, including making 6 of 7 3-pointers,...

Nash has 20 assists, Suns rout Warriors 123-101

anvitaojdz2 | 11/07/2009

PHOENIX – Steve Nash scored 18 points and had the sixth 20-assist game of his career Friday night in Phoenix's 123-101 rout of the Golden State Warriors in the Suns' home opener. All five Phoenix starters scored in double figures, led by Leandro Barbosa's 24 points. Channing Frye, the former University of Arizona star making his home debut for the Suns, added 22, including making 6 of 7 3-pointers,...

Boston Celtics VS Phoenix Suns

farmivilleboy | 11/06/2009

Watch Celtics VS Suns Online Full Free Stream - Replay - Highlights (11/6/2009) . The Phoenix Suns (4-1) took handled the Heat their first loss, but was unavailable to remain keep their streak running as they faced the Orlando Magic, who bounced back after suffering their first loss vs. the Pistons. Tonight, the only remaining undefeated team in the East, the Boston Celtics, look to avoid the one loss...