The past week brought some good news and some bad news to Suns fans.
First, the good...
The Suns were able to lock up guard Leandro Barbosa for five more years (his rookie contract was due to expire after this upcoming season) for the relatively low price of $33 million. That sounds like a ton but if Barbosa continues to progress like he did last year, it will look like a bargain when he would have been due for free agency next summer. After all, Francisco Elson, a bench warmer from the Nuggets got a 2 yr / $6 million contract from the Spurs.
Next, the Suns are looking to get a multi year deal done for Boris Diaw, the reigning NBA Most Improved Player.
Now...the bad.
Amare Stoudemire's rehab is not to the point where he had hoped it would be at this point. After a cautiously optimistic performance in the Summer League, Amare was left off the Team USA roster for the upcoming World Championships. USA Basketball officials said that Amare looked stiff and tentative when working out and scrimmaging this summer. It will be important to the Suns championship chances that he is near 100% for the season. Luckily, there are about 2 1/2 months until opening night, and Amare can continue to rehab.
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