Leandro Barbosa News

The Phoenix Suns were without two key components on Wednesday, as neither center Shaquille O'Neal nor point guard Steve Nash were in uniform against the Hornets.

Observations from Friday's 107-92 victory over the Suns at U.S. Airways Center: Dwyane Wade couldn't have had a much better first quarter, with 12 points on 5-of-7 shooting, two rebounds and two assists.

Phoenix Suns guard Leandro Barbosa, of Brazil, tries to save the ball against the New Jersey Nets during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game on Sunday, Nov.

Run rhymes with fun. And right now, the Suns aren't doing or having much of either.

By Joshua Whitling Special to ESPN.com November 29, 2008, 12:42 PM Matchups for Sunday, November 30 Time Visitors Opp.

It's not just that Suns center Shaquille O'Neal seems to have the spring of a bow when he is well-rested. He really is that much better.

Shaquille O'Neal posted 18 points and 10 rebounds as the Phoenix Suns held off the Minnesota Timberwolves, 110-102. All five starters for the Suns reached double figures as the club shot 53.6 percent from the ...

The Tempe YMCA was filled with All-Star talent last week when the Phoenix Suns, in partnership with Toyota and the NBA, unveiled the first YMCA Reading & Learning Center.

Nothing can fit the hole in Leandro Barbosa's heart, but basketball and his second family can help.

The Phoenix Suns will try and get back on the winning track when they welcome the Portland Trail Blazers to US Airways Center on Saturday.

Suns coach Terry Porter said he wanted to use Thursday's game with Los Angeles as a measuring stick for his team's 13 games into the season.

Kobe Bryant and Phil Jackson aren't the only two old acquaintances Shaquille O'Neal will meet up with when the Lakers and Suns play Thursday night.

The NBA suspended Steve Nash and Matt Barnes of the Suns and Rafer Alston of the Rockets yesterday.

Warrick getting limited minutes : Memphis PF Hakim Warrick came off the bench Wednesday against the Knicks.

Ivete Barbosa, the mother of Suns' guard Leandro Barbosa died Thursday in Sao Paulo, according to a report at Globoesporte.com. According to the report, Barbosa received the news Thursday night and was trying ...

Bell struggling with shot : The Sports Xchange notes that Raja Bell missed all six of his shots from the field and was scoreless in 23 minutes Monday against Houston.

Perhaps it was silly to ever think Shaquille O'Neal could be a complementary piece of the Suns' offense.

Tracy McGrady snapped out of a slump to score 22 of his 27 points in the second half Wednesday night, and the Houston Rockets beat the Phoenix Suns 94-82 in a game that featured a scoring landmark for Shaquille ...

Confused. Frustrated. Uncertain. All are words which can be used to describe the Phoenix Suns after eight games as they adjust to new players and a new system on both ends of the floor.

No one could stop Paul Pierce in the fourth quarter. Pierce was one of three stars with a huge final period that helped their teams pull out victories on Monday night.