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J-Rich (back) expected to play on Friday – Jason Richardson (G/F) Phoenix Suns

Jason Richardson had dental work done and also has been dealing with a back strain, but is expected to play Friday against the Lakers. (Rotoworld.Suns)

Phoenix Suns have wild road ahead in NBA playoff race

The next 17 games will be like playoff games for the Suns as they try to secure and strengthen their postseason positioning. (Arizona Republic)

Phoenix Suns’ guard Leandro Barbosa says he’s not ready for Lakers game

Steve Nash and Goran Dragic said they're ready to go Friday against the Lakers. Leandro Barbosa said he isn't. "No, I'm going to wait," he said. (Arizona Republic)

Nash will play Friday – Steve Nash (G) Phoenix Suns

Steve Nash (abdoman, back) will play on Friday. (Rotoworld.Suns)

Dragic will play Friday – Goran Dragic (G) Phoenix Suns

Goran Dragic (ankle) will play on Friday. (Rotoworld.Suns)

Barbosa won’t play on Friday – Leandro Barbosa (G) Phoenix Suns

Leandro Barbosa (wrist) will not make his return on Friday. (Rotoworld.Suns)

Stoudemire may stay with Suns (Yahoo! Sports)

Amar'e Stoudemire can opt out of his contract this summer and become a free agent or he can stick around and... (Phoenix Suns)

Suns Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

The Suns apparently are really serious about changing their reputation around the league.

First came the defense. Now comes the toughness.

The Suns got the win they wanted Saturday, beating the Pacers before taking five days off to rest up for the stretch drive. But the most vivid memory from the 1,900th victory in franchise history will be Channing Frye and Danny Granger trading blows after a third-period scuffle between Frye and guard Earl Watson.

Frye was ejected. Granger was booed loudly whenever he touched the ball for the rest of the game. And both teams are probably happy they are done with each other for the season.

"I was just setting a screen for Steve (Nash), and Earl swatted my hands away the first time and that wasn't a big deal," Frye said. (Phoenix Suns)

Moment of truth approaching for Phoenix Suns, Amar’e Stoudemire

Bickley: Just when it seemed his days in Phoenix were over, Amar'e Stoudemire is making Valley love him all over. (Arizona Republic)

Leandro Barbosa’s return to squeeze Phoenix Suns backcourt

The Suns' guards will see increased competition for playing time with Leandro Barbosa's return. (Arizona Republic)

Barbosa’s role could fluctuate nightly – Leandro Barbosa (G) Phoenix Suns

When Leandro Barbosa (wrist) returns to action on Friday, his role appears likely to vary on a game-to-game basis. (Rotoworld.Suns)

What Will Michael Jordan Do? (SportingNews.com)

By Erik Spanberg Charlotte Business Journal CHARLOTTE — If Michael Jordan is the answer for an NBA rebound... (Phoenix Suns)

NBA suspends Frye, Granger 1 game for altercation (PA SportsTicker)

Phoenix forward Channing Frye and Indiana's Danny Granger have been suspended one game without pay by the NBA for their part in an altercation Saturday. (Phoenix Suns)

Suns’ Frye suspended 1 game for scuffle with Pacers

The Suns' Channing Frye was suspended for 1 game for his part in an altercation against the Indiana Pacers. (Arizona Republic)

Channing Frye suspended one game – Channing Frye (F/C) Phoenix Suns

Unsurprisingly, Channing Frye has been suspended one game for throwing two awful punches during Saturday's game. (Rotoworld.Suns)

Suns’ Leandro Barbosa back; Steve Nash getting needed rest

Leandro Barbosa has returned to practice while Steven Nash has a chance to work on his beaten-up body. (Arizona Republic)

With Robin Lopez, Suns no longer playoff pushovers

Bickley: The soft-serve Suns have changed since inserting Robin Lopez in the starting lineup. (Arizona Republic)

NBA still reviewing Channing Frye’s involvement in Suns-Pacers altercation

Suns coach Alvin Gentry said he isn't optimistic about his chances of having Channing Frye available Friday when the Lakers visit Phoenix . (Arizona Republic)

Suns expect Frye to be suspended – Channing Frye (F/C) Phoenix Suns

The Suns are not planning on having Channing Frye available when they play the Lakers on Friday. (Rotoworld.Suns)

Barbosa, Nash, Dragic should play Friday – Leandro Barbosa (G) Phoenix Suns

Leandro Barbosa (wrist), Steve Nash (abdomen) and Goran Dragic (back) are all expected to play for the Suns on Friday. (Rotoworld.Suns)
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