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Janett_Reno · 09-12-2007, 12:10 PM

I do not blmae the Suns because PJ Brown won't make his mind up or else they know he might be going else where.

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http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/97074

While the indecisive P.J. Brown remains in limbo — but still a possibility to join the Suns once the season begins — the team will begin auditions for a vacant reserve big man spot today with Elton Brown, Vitaly Potapenko and Michael Ruffin all coming to town.

Suns, Jazz had brief talks involving Marion
Read Jerry Brown's blog, Rim Shots

The Suns will sign a big man to a nonguaranteed contract to fill their final roster spot before camp begins, a source close to the situation said.

The Suns were also interested in having ex-Chicago Bull Michael Sweetney come in, but plans for a workout were canceled and there is now doubt that he will be in Phoenix’s plans for next season. Brian Skinner, another player believed to be under consideration by the Suns, has dropped from the radar, as has ex-Sun Jake Tsakalidis.

Here’s a quick look at today’s visitors:

Brown, who turned 24 last weekend, played three preseason games with the New York Knicks last season. The 6-foot-9, 255-pound forward had a strong year with the Colorado 14ers of the NBA Development League, averaging 18.4 points and 9.6 rebounds in 50 games.

Potapenko, 32, has played 11 NBA seasons but played only three games for the Sacramento Kings last season. Nicknamed “The Ukraine Train,” the 6-10, 280-pound center/forward had his best season with the Boston Celtics in 1998-99, when he averaged 10.8 points and 7.2 rebounds a game, but has battled injuries since.

Ruffin, 30, has played seven years in the NBA, spending the last three with the Washington Wizards. The 6-8, 250-pound Ruffin has averaged four rebounds in about 15 minutes a game during his career. He played in only 30 games last season.

The Suns have not heard any more news from Brown, the former Bulls forward/center, who might be waffling on his decision to retire. The Suns don’t expect to have an answer from Brown before training camp begins Oct. 1.

09-12-2007, 12:10 PM	#1
Janett_Reno Platinum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,150	Suns to audition big men Wednesday I do not blmae the Suns because PJ Brown won't make his mind up or else they know he might be going else where. -------------------------------------- http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/97074 While the indecisive P.J. Brown remains in limbo — but still a possibility to join the Suns once the season begins — the team will begin auditions for a vacant reserve big man spot today with Elton Brown, Vitaly Potapenko and Michael Ruffin all coming to town. Suns, Jazz had brief talks involving Marion Read Jerry Brown's blog, Rim Shots The Suns will sign a big man to a nonguaranteed contract to fill their final roster spot before camp begins, a source close to the situation said. The Suns were also interested in having ex-Chicago Bull Michael Sweetney come in, but plans for a workout were canceled and there is now doubt that he will be in Phoenix’s plans for next season. Brian Skinner, another player believed to be under consideration by the Suns, has dropped from the radar, as has ex-Sun Jake Tsakalidis. Here’s a quick look at today’s visitors: Brown, who turned 24 last weekend, played three preseason games with the New York Knicks last season. The 6-foot-9, 255-pound forward had a strong year with the Colorado 14ers of the NBA Development League, averaging 18.4 points and 9.6 rebounds in 50 games. Potapenko, 32, has played 11 NBA seasons but played only three games for the Sacramento Kings last season. Nicknamed “The Ukraine Train,” the 6-10, 280-pound center/forward had his best season with the Boston Celtics in 1998-99, when he averaged 10.8 points and 7.2 rebounds a game, but has battled injuries since. Ruffin, 30, has played seven years in the NBA, spending the last three with the Washington Wizards. The 6-8, 250-pound Ruffin has averaged four rebounds in about 15 minutes a game during his career. He played in only 30 games last season. The Suns have not heard any more news from Brown, the former Bulls forward/center, who might be waffling on his decision to retire. The Suns don’t expect to have an answer from Brown before training camp begins Oct. 1.