Rim shot: NBA scoring on the rise

Scoring and shooting are historically at their lowest in the first month of the NBA season and then steadily climb. But that's not the way this season has started.

Weekend Dime: Who will have money for the summer of 2010?

Getty Images In one projection, the Nets would have the most cash to woo the top free agents next summer. 1 With Salary Cap Expect...

Expert predictions: Phoenix Suns

ESPN.com writers forecast the finish for the 2009-10 Phoenix Suns.

Jemele Hill's 2009-10 Predictions

Our ESPN Page 2 columnist forecasts the regular-season outcome for the Eastern Conference

...of the Phoenix Suns by President of Basketball Operations and General Manager of the Phoenix Suns Steve Kerr on February 16, 2009, at U.S. Airway Center in Phoenix, Arizona

With future unclear, Amare eyes big year

Although his future with the Suns remains unclear, Amare Stoudemire is focused on bouncing back from an injury-mired 2008-09.

Fever-Mercury Preview

Fever-Mercury Preview

Fever-Mercury Preview

Fever-Mercury Preview

Be like Mike? No thanks

Michael Jordan's Hall of Fame induction speech left Rick Reilly with a bad taste in his mouth.

ESPN 1000, Chicago

Former Bulls GM Jerry Krause on not attending Michael Jordan's HOF induction, Suns GM Steve Kerr on Jordan's career, and the guys preview Bears-Packers with David Haugh and Jeff Dickerson...

Play hard, practice harder

Michael Jordan didn't disappoint the paying customers, but he didn't need an audience to put on a show. His practices were also the stuff of legend.

Summer Forecast: Where'll Amare be?

Where will Amare Stoudemire play in 2010-11? Our experts make their summer predictions.

NBA's 65 in 65: Ron Harper

...two with the Shaq/Kobe Lakers. Ron is among five players including Dennis Rodman, John Salley, Steve Kerr, and Robert Horry to win multiple NBA Championships with two different teams. Send your questions now...

First quarter report

...the Eastern Conference should dominate. To this point, the post play hasn't translated into wins. Steve Kerr officially pressed the panic button this afternoon. The Suns sit in eighth place in the West...