1999–2000 Phoenix Suns season

Professional basketball season March 2026 August 2023 Phoenix Suns 2000 53 29 pacific 3rd 4th Danny Ainge (resigned),Scott Skiles Bryan Colangelo Jerry Colangelo America West Arena KUTPFox Sports Net ArizonaCox 9 KTAR Conference Semifinals(lost to Lakers 1–4) PHO The 1999–2000 Phoenix Suns season was the 32nd season for the Phoenix Suns in the National Basketball Association. Phoenix Suns Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/PHO/ August 9, 2026 Season summary Off-season The Suns acquired the ninth overall pick in the 1999 NBA draft from the Dallas Mavericks via trade, and selected small forward Shawn Marion from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Wise Mike Pro Basketball: Safety First: The Bulls Make Brand the Top Pick The New York Times July 1, 1999 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/07/01/sports/pro-basketball-safety-first-the-bulls-make-brand-the-top-pick.html November 27, 2022 Heisler Mark Dukies Are Way Up Los Angeles Times July 1, 1999 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-jul-01-sp-52079-story.html June 4, 2023 1999 NBA Draft Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/draft/NBA_1999.html January 17, 2022 During the off-season, the team acquired All-Star guard Penny Hardaway from the Orlando Magic, Povtak Tim Finally, Magic Trade Penny to Suns Orlando Sentinel August 5, 1999 https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1999-08-05-9908050038-story.html July 10, 2022 Associated Press Plus: Pro Basketball -- Phoenix: Haradaway Traded to the Suns The New York Times August 6, 1999 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/08/06/sports/plus-pro-basketball-phoenix-haradaway-traded-to-the-suns.html May 5, 2022 Associated Press Magic's Gone, So Hardaway Traded Los Angeles Times August 6, 1999 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-aug-06-sp-63195-story.html July 1, 2022 signed free agents Rodney Rogers, Associated Press Rogers' Shooting for the Suns CBS News August 2, 1999 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rogers-shooting-for-the-suns/ July 19, 2021 Wise Mike Pro Basketball: Trading Begins in the N.B.A. Bazaar The New York Times August 3, 1999 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/08/03/sports/pro-basketball-trading-begins-in-the-nba-bazaar.html July 3, 2023 Kawakami Tim Rogers Agrees to Terms with Suns Los Angeles Times August 3, 1999 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-aug-03-sp-62230-story.html September 15, 2022 Todd Day, and former Suns center Oliver Miller, who played for the team when they reached the 1993 NBA Finals. Associated Press Plus: Basketball -- Phoenix: Miller Returns The New York Times August 2, 1999 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/08/02/sports/plus-basketball-phoenix-miller-returns.html November 17, 2022 Wise Mike 1999–2000 N.B.A. Preview: The West Is Still the Best The New York Times October 31, 1999 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/10/31/sports/1999-2000-nba-preview-the-west-is-still-the-best.html January 13, 2022 Regular season With the addition of Hardaway, Rogers, Marion and Miller, the Suns won 11 of their first 15 games of the regular season, which included a seven-game winning streak between November and December. After a 13–7 start to the season, Danny Ainge resigned as the team's head coach to spend more time with his family, and was replaced with assistant coach Scott Skiles. Associated Press Ainge Quits Suns' Coaching Job; He'll Be Replaced by Top Assistant, Scott Skiles Deseret News December 13, 1999 https://www.deseret.com/1999/12/13/19480342/ainge-quits-suns-coaching-job-br-he-ll-be-replaced-by-top-assistant-scott-skiles/ August 20, 2024 Associated Press Pro Basketball: Ainge Resigns from Suns; Skiles Takes Over as Coach The New York Times December 14, 1999 https://www.nytimes.com/1999/12/14/sports/pro-basketball-ainge-resigns-from-suns-skiles-takes-over-as-coach.html July 19, 2021 Associated Press Saying Family Comes First, Ainge Quits as Coach of Suns Los Angeles Times December 14, 1999 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-dec-14-sp-43700-story.html August 20, 2024 Under Skiles, the Suns continued to play above .500 in winning percentage, holding a 29–19 record at the All-Star break. NBA Games Played on February 10, 2000 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/?month=2&day=10&year=2000 July 22, 2022 The Suns posted an eight-game winning streak in February, and finished in third place in the Pacific Division with a 53–29 record, earning the fifth seed in the Western Conference; 1999–2000 Phoenix Suns Schedule and Results Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/PHO/2000_games.html June 22, 2021 the team qualified for the NBA playoffs for the twelfth consecutive year. Six players on the team averaged double-digits in points this season; Clifford Robinson led the Suns in scoring with 18.5 points per game and 120 three-point field goals, while Hardaway averaged 16.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.6 steals per game in only 60 games due to a foot injury, Associated Press Suns' Hardaway Back Next Week? SFGate January 15, 2000 https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Suns-Hardaway-Back-Next-Week-2783176.php October 25, 2022 Associated Press Suns Win in Penny's Return CBS News January 23, 2000 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/suns-win-in-pennys-return/#app October 25, 2022 Povtak Tim Hardaway Bites His Old Team Orlando Sentinel February 1, 2000 https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-2000-02-01-0002010114-story.html March 28, 2023 and Jason Kidd provided the team with 14.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, 10.1 assists and 2.0 steals per game. In addition, Rogers played a sixth man role off the bench, averaging 13.8 points and 5.5 rebounds per game along with 115 three-point field goals, finished fourth in the league with .439 in three-point field goal percentage, and was named the NBA Sixth Man of the Year. Associated Press Rogers Wins 6th Man Award CBS News May 1, 2000 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rogers-wins-6th-man-award/ May 5, 2022 Associated Press Ex-Clipper Voted Top Sixth Man Los Angeles Times May 2, 2000 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-may-02-sp-25828-story.html September 1, 2025 NBA & ABA Sixth Man of the Year Award Winners Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/awards/smoy.html November 29, 2022 Meanwhile, Tom Gugliotta contributed 13.7 points, 7.9 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game, but only played 54 games due to injury, Marion averaged 10.2 points and 6.5 rebounds per game in only 51 games, Day provided with 6.8 points per game in 58 games, and Rex Chapman contributed 6.6 points per game in 53 games. On the defensive side, Luc Longley averaged 6.3 points and 4.5 rebounds per game, and Miller provided with 6.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game in 51 games. 1999–2000 Phoenix Suns Roster and Stats Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/PHO/2000.html June 22, 2021 During the NBA All-Star weekend at The Arena in Oakland in Oakland, California, Kidd was selected for the 2000 NBA All-Star Game, as a member of the Western Conference All-Star team. Kidd scored 11 points along with 14 assists and 4 steals, as the Western Conference defeated the Eastern Conference, 137–126. NBA All-Star 2000 Deseret News February 13, 2000 https://www.deseret.com/2000/2/13/19490723/nba-all-star-2000 January 9, 2023 NBA.com Staff 2000 NBA All-Star Recap NBA.com September 13, 2021 https://www.nba.com/news/history-all-star-recap-2000 May 15, 2023 2000 NBA All-Star Game: West 137, East 126 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/allstar/NBA_2000.html November 27, 2021 In addition, Kidd also participated in the NBA 2Ball Competition, along with Jennifer Gillom of the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury. Sports Scoreboard Times-Union February 12, 2000 3B https://books.google.com/books?id=7bI_AAAAIBAJ&pg=PA11&dq=2000+NBA+2+ball+steve+francis&article_id=6195,2369314&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwji0aWep_CPAxVo4skDHSp2FjcQ6AF6BAgKEAM#v=onepage&q=2000%20NBA%202%20ball%20steve%20francis&f=false September 24, 2025 NBA & ABA All-Star Game Contest Winners Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/allstar/contest.html September 24, 2025 Kidd was also named to the All-NBA First Team, as he and Robinson were both selected to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team, while Marion and was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. Kidd finished in eleventh place in Most Valuable Player voting, 1999–2000 NBA Awards Voting Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/awards/awards_2000.html May 14, 2025 and also finished tied in eighth place along with Robinson in Defensive Player of the Year voting; Rogers finished tied in eighth place in Most Improved Player voting, and Skiles finished tied in fifth place in Coach of the Year voting. In March, Kidd suffered an ankle injury and missed the final month of the regular season; Associated Press Suns' Kidd Breaks Ankle in Win CBS News March 22, 2000 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/suns-kidd-breaks-ankle-in-win/ June 26, 2021 Associated Press Broken Ankle to Sideline Kidd Rest of Regular Season Los Angeles Times March 23, 2000 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-mar-23-sp-11829-story.html October 17, 2022 Suns' Kidd Breaks Ankle The Washington Post March 23, 2000 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/2000/03/23/suns-kidd-breaks-ankle/82440a12-3b36-44ef-8a3d-83e2791aa6df/ November 26, 2022 Gugliotta and Chapman were also both out due to season-ending injuries, and did not participate in the NBA playoffs. Former All-Star and Suns guard Kevin Johnson came out of his retirement to fill in the void in Kidd's absence; he had retired after the 1997–98 season. Suns Quickly Fill Void with K.J. ESPN March 23, 2000 http://www.espn.com/nba/news/2000/0323/441823.html July 21, 2021 Associated Press Suns Tap Johnson to Replace Kidd Los Angeles Times March 24, 2000 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-mar-24-sp-12169-story.html November 17, 2022 Buckley Tim K.J.'s Back: Johnson Is a Sun Again After a 2-Year Hiatus Deseret News April 6, 2000 https://www.deseret.com/2000/4/6/19556649/kj-s-back-johnson-is-a-sun-again-after-a-2-year-hiatus June 24, 2023 Johnson played in six regular season games, averaging 6.7 points and 4.0 assists per game. The Suns finished sixth in the NBA in home-game attendance, with an attendance of 773,115 at the America West Arena during the regular season. 1999–2000 NBA Season Summary Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_2000.html October 9, 2025 NBA playoffs In the Western Conference First Round of the 2000 NBA playoffs, the Suns faced off against the 4th–seeded, and defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs. Despite both teams finishing with the same regular-season record, the Spurs had home-court advantage in the series. However, the Spurs were without All-Star forward Tim Duncan, who was out due to a season-ending left knee injury, as the team was led by All-Star center David Robinson, Avery Johnson and Mario Elie. Shannon Kelley Spurs' Duncan May Face Knee Surgery Associated Press April 19, 2000 https://apnews.com/article/85384fbc461ad2f880945f618cc2db68 June 12, 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20221126064723/https://apnews.com/article/85384fbc461ad2f880945f618cc2db68 November 26, 2022 dead Povtak Tim Duncan Out for Game 2 Orlando Sentinel April 25, 2000 https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-2000-04-25-0004250271-story.html June 12, 2026 Associated Press Injured Duncan Still Uncertain for Spurs Los Angeles Times April 28, 2000 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-apr-28-sp-24463-story.html June 12, 2026 The Suns won Game 1 over the Spurs on the road, 72–70 at the Alamodome, but then lost Game 2 on the road, 85–70. 2000 NBA Western Conference First Round Game 1: Phoenix Suns at San Antonio Spurs Box Score, April 22, 2000 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200004220SAS.html June 11, 2026 2000 NBA Western Conference First Round Game 2: Phoenix Suns at San Antonio Spurs Box Score, April 25, 2000 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200004250SAS.html June 11, 2026 With the series tied at 1–1, the Suns won the next two games at home, as Kidd returned from his ankle injury to play in Game 4, in which the Suns defeated the Spurs at the America West Arena, 89–78 to win the series in four games, and advance to the Western Conference Semi-finals for the first time since the 1994–95 season. Heisler Mark Spurs Go from Glory to Painful Exit Los Angeles Times May 3, 2000 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-may-03-sp-26049-story.html June 3, 2022 Associated Press No Kidd-ing, Spurs Ousted CBS News May 3, 2000 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/no-kidd-ing-spurs-ousted/ November 26, 2022 2000 NBA Western Conference First Round: Suns vs. Spurs Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2000-nba-western-conference-first-round-suns-vs-spurs.html February 14, 2023 In the Semi-finals, the Suns faced off against the top–seeded, and Pacific Division champion Los Angeles Lakers, who were led by the trio of All-Star center, and Most Valuable Player of the Year, Shaquille O'Neal, All-Star guard Kobe Bryant, and Glen Rice. Hardaway and O'Neal were both former teammates on the Orlando Magic. The Suns lost the first three games to the Lakers, but managed to win Game 4 at the America West Arena, 117–98. 2000 NBA Western Conference Semifinals Game 4: Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns Box Score, May 14, 2000 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200005140PHO.html June 11, 2026 However, the Suns lost Game 5 to the Lakers on the road, 87–65 at the Staples Center, thus losing the series in five games. White Lonnie All in All, a Lousy Sun Set Los Angeles Times May 17, 2000 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-may-17-sp-30883-story.html June 26, 2021 Associated Press Lakers Slam Suns, Move On CBS News May 17, 2000 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lakers-slam-suns-move-on/ November 26, 2022 2000 NBA Western Conference Semifinals: Suns vs. Lakers Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2000-nba-western-conference-semifinals-suns-vs-lakers.html February 14, 2023 The Lakers would advance to the 2000 NBA Finals to defeat the Indiana Pacers in six games. Wise Mike O'Neal and Lakers Win a Title for Tinseltown The New York Times June 20, 2000 https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/library/sports/basketball/062000bkn-finals.html May 29, 2022 Kawakami Tim With Shaq and Kobe in the Starring Roles, Lakers Win First Championship in a Dozen Years Los Angeles Times June 20, 2000 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-jun-20-sp-42872-story.html May 29, 2022 2000 NBA Finals: Pacers vs. Lakers Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2000-nba-finals-pacers-vs-lakers.html February 14, 2023 Notable incidents On December 17, 1999, after a 110–102 win over the Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Garden Arena in Portland, Oregon, Gugliotta had a near-death experience where he suffered from a seizure on the team bus, while talking to his wife, Nikki, on his cellular phone. Gugliotta had stopped breathing while being rushed to Legacy Emanuel Hospital, where he was listed in serious condition, and underwent a series of tests, which did not reveal the cause of his seizure; he was released from the hospital the next day, but experienced headaches afterwards. Gugliotta had taken the supplement, "furanone di-hydro", after the Suns' game against the Trail Blazers, and before boarding the team bus, because he had trouble sleeping, and had taken the supplement once before without any effects. Associated Press Gugliotta Has Seizure After Suns' Victory Los Angeles Times December 18, 1999 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-dec-18-sp-45227-story.html August 16, 2024 Associated Press Gugliotta Released, Goes Home Los Angeles Times December 19, 1999 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-dec-19-sp-45618-story.html August 16, 2024 Gugliotta Tom Close Call ESPN April 3, 2000 https://www.espn.com/magazine/vol3no7gugliotta.html August 16, 2024 Aftermath Following the season, Johnson retired for the second and last time, while Chapman also retired due to continuing injuries, Tribune News Services Hornets Welcome the Return of Hawkins Chicago Tribune September 22, 2000 https://www.chicagotribune.com/2000/09/22/hornets-welcome-the-return-of-hawkins/ October 25, 2024 Associated Press Joe Smith Ends Up Signing with Pistons Los Angeles Times November 21, 2000 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-nov-21-sp-55280-story.html October 19, 2022 Miller was released to free agency, and Longley was traded to the New York Knicks. Broussard Chris Knicks Send Ewing to Sonics as 4-Team Deal Ends an Era The New York Times September 21, 2000 https://www.nytimes.com/2000/09/21/sports/knicks-send-ewing-to-sonics-as-4-team-deal-ends-an-era.html October 25, 2022 Broussard Chris Pro Basketball: Short at Center, Knicks Eagerly Await Longley The New York Times November 24, 2000 https://www.nytimes.com/2000/11/24/sports/pro-basketball-short-at-center-knicks-eagerly-await-longley.html May 29, 2022 Offseason NBA draft 1999 NBA draft Round Pick Player Position Nationality College 1 9 Shawn Marion Forward United States UNLV The Suns received the ninth pick from a trade with the Dallas Mavericks in 1998. With the pick they selected combo forward Shawn Marion from UNLV. Marion averaged 18.7 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2.5 steals and 1.9 blocks per game in one year with the Runnin' Rebels. On July 30, the Suns signed him to a 4-year rookie contract for $5.9 million. Though missing two months with a knee injury, Marion averaged 10.2 points and 6.5 rebounds per game in his first season, and was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. Marion would play over eight seasons with the Suns, becoming an All-Star four times and being named to the All-NBA Third Team twice, before being traded to the Miami Heat in 2008. Marion would eventually have his number that he wore throughout his time with the team retired in the Phoenix Suns Ring of Honor on December 15, 2023. The Suns traded their first-round pick to the Chicago Bulls in 1999. With the pick the Bulls selected future All-Star and Defensive Player of the Year Ron Artest (later Metta World Peace). They also traded their second-round pick to the Houston Rockets in 1996. With the pick the Rockets selected Tyrone Washington. Roster Phoenix Suns 1999–2000 #423189 #FFFFFF #FF8800 #000000 12 Toby Bailey G/F 6 6 213 1975–11–19 UCLA 40 Corie Blount F/C 6 9 240 1969–01–04 Cincinnati 3 Rex Chapman G 6 4 185 1967–10–05 Kentucky yes 11 Todd Day G/F 6 6 188 1970–01–07 Arkansas 24 Tom Gugliotta F/C 6 10 240 1969–12–19 North Carolina State yes 1 Penny Hardaway G 6 7 195 1971–07–18 Memphis 7 Kevin Johnson basketball player G 6 1 180 1966–03–04 California 32 Jason Kidd G 6 4 205 1973–03–23 California 2 Randy Livingston G 6 4 209 1975–04–02 LSU 13 Luc Longley C 7 2 265 1969–01–19 New Mexico 25 Don MacLean basketball F 6 10 235 1970–01–16 UCLA 31 Shawn Marion F 6 7 220 1978–05–07 UNLV 8 Oliver Miller C 6 9 280 1970–04–06 Arkansas 30 Clifford Robinson basketball, born 1966 F 6 10 225 1966–12–16 Connecticut 54 Rodney Rogers F 6 7 235 1971–06–20 Wake Forest Scott Skiles Frank Johnson John MacLeod Phil Weber Regular season Standings PHO PHO Game log Regular season background:#423189; color:#FF8800; 1999-2000 Regular Season Game Log (53–29) (home: 32–9; road: 21–20) y background:#FF8800;color:#423189; November (10–4) (home: 7–1; road: 3–3) Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location Attendance Record Report |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 1 || November 2 || @ Denver || L 102–107 (OT) || Tom Gugliotta (22) || Tom Gugliotta (19)|| Jason Kidd (8) || Pepsi Center 19,099 || 0–1 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 2 || November 4 || Philadelphia || W 84–80 || Jason Kidd (22) || Tom Gugliotta (10)|| Tied (3) || America West Arena 19,023 || 1–1 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 3 || November 7 || San Antonio || W 77–74 || Jason Kidd (23) || Penny Hardaway (10)|| Jason Kidd (7) || America West Arena 19,023 || 2–1 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 4 || November 9 || @ Chicago || W 103–80 || Tied (19) || Tom Gugliotta (12)|| Jason Kidd (9) || United Center 22,026 || 3–1 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 5 || November 10 || @ New Jersey || W 104–89 || Penny Hardaway (25) || Oliver Miller (10)|| Penny Hardaway (5) || Continental Airlines Arena 11,652 || 4–1 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 6 || November 12 || @ Milwaukee || L 92–107 || Penny Hardaway (19) || Tom Gugliotta (10)|| Tied (4) || Bradley Center 16,137 || 4–2 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 7 || November 13 || @ Minnesota || L 100–111 || Penny Hardaway (21) || Oliver Miller (8)|| Jason Kidd (7) || Target Center 20,003 || 4–3 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 8 || November 15 || L.A. Lakers || L 82–91 || Jason Kidd (20) || Luc Longley (10)|| Jason Kidd (10) || America West Arena 19,023 || 4–4 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 9 || November 17 || Chicago || W 105–81 || Tied (18) || Tom Gugliotta (7)|| Jason Kidd (11) || America West Arena 18,480 || 5–4 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 10 || November 19 || New York || W 96–81 || Todd Day (20) || Tom Gugliotta (9)|| Jason Kidd (10) || America West Arena 19,023 || 6–4 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 11 || November 21 || Seattle || W 99–86 || Jason Kidd (25) || Clifford Robinson (8)|| Jason Kidd (14) || America West Arena 18,663 || 7–4 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 12 || November 23 || Toronto || W 94–93 || Penny Hardaway (17) || Tied (7)|| Jason Kidd (15) || America West Arena 18,718 || 8–4 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 13 || November 27 || New Jersey || W 129–90 || Shawn Marion (27) || Tied (8)|| Tied (7) || America West Arena 19,023 || 9–4 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 14 || November 30 || @ L.A. Clippers || W 94–80 || Jason Kidd (20) || Tom Gugliotta (11)|| Jason Kidd (10) || Staples Center 10,233 || 10–4 || |- y background:#FF8800;color:#423189; December (8–7) (home: 7–2; road: 1–5) Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location Attendance Record Report |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 15 || December 1 || Houston || W 128–122 (2OT) || Clifford Robinson (25) || Tied (8)|| Jason Kidd (11) || America West Arena 18,630 || 11–4 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 16 || December 4 || @ Houston || L 95–105 || Tied (21) || Penny Hardaway (9)|| Tied (5) || Compaq Center 16,285 || 11–5 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 17 || December 5 || Portland || L 90–92 || Tied (19) || Luc Longley (9)|| Jason Kidd (11) || America West Arena 19,023 || 11–6 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 18 || December 7 || Orlando || W 110–107 || Jason Kidd (29) || Oliver Miller (8)|| Jason Kidd (10) || America West Arena 18,249 || 12–6 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 19 || December 9 || Washington || W 99–85 || Clifford Robinson (31) || Tom Gugliotta (8)|| Jason Kidd (9) || America West Arena 18,053 || 13–6 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 20 || December 11 || @ Dallas || L 115–120 || Clifford Robinson (28) || Jason Kidd (13)|| Jason Kidd (9) || Reunion Arena 14,444 || 13–7 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 21 || December 14 || Detroit || W 114–104 || Rex Chapman (22) || Jason Kidd (9)|| Jason Kidd (11) || America West Arena 18,575 || 14–7 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 22 || December 17 || @ Portland || W 110–102 || Jason Kidd (32) || Tom Gugliotta (14)|| Jason Kidd (10) || Rose Garden Arena 20,584 || 15–7 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 23 || December 18 || Sacramento || W 119–103 || Clifford Robinson (33) || Jason Kidd (14)|| Jason Kidd (14) || America West Arena 19,023 || 16–7 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 24 || December 20 || Milwaukee || W 108–101 || Rodney Rogers (24) || Rodney Rogers (13)|| Jason Kidd (11) || America West Arena 18,656 || 17–7 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 25 || December 21 || @ San Antonio || L 90–91 (OT) || Clifford Robinson (26) || Oliver Miller (12)|| Jason Kidd (10) || Alamodome 23,480 || 17–8 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 26 || December 23 || Dallas || L 111–110 || Clifford Robinson (30) || Clifford Robinson (9)|| Jason Kidd (15) || America West Arena 19,023 || 17–9 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 27 || December 26 || Golden State || W 108–88 || Clifford Robinson (25) || Clifford Robinson (8)|| Jason Kidd (7) || America West Arena 19,023 || 18–9 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 28 || December 27 || @ Utah || L 91–92 || Rex Chapman (29) || Jason Kidd (12)|| Jason Kidd (15) || Delta Center 19,911 || 18–10 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 29 || December 29 || @ L.A. Lakers || L 103–87 || Clifford Robinson (24) || Clifford Robinson (8)|| Jason Kidd (11) || Staples Center 19,911 || 18–11 || |- y background:#FF8800;color:#423189; January (7–7) (home: 3–2; road: 4–5) Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location Attendance Record Report |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 30 || January 4 || Charlotte || W 86–80 || Clifford Robinson (30) || Tom Gugliotta (10)|| Jason Kidd (10) || America West Arena 18,640 || 19–11 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 31 || January 7 || San Antonio || L 83–102 || Clifford Robinson (22) || Luc Longley (10)|| Jason Kidd (13) || America West Arena 19,023 || 19–12 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 32 || January 8 || @ Portland || L 91–96 || Rex Chapman (20) || Tom Gugliotta (9)|| Jason Kidd (14) || Rose Garden Arena 20,584 || 19–13 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 33 || January 11 || @ Seattle || L 88–101 || Clifford Robinson (17) || Tom Gugliotta (9)|| Jason Kidd (15) || KeyArena 13,912 || 19–14 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 34 || January 12 || @ Vancouver || W 95–92 || Jason Kidd (20) || Jason Kidd (10)|| Jason Kidd (10) || General Motors Place 14,404 || 20–14 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 35 || January 14 || Portland || L 105–83 || Clifford Robinson (23) || Rodney Rogers (10)|| Jason Kidd (8) || America West Arena 19,023 || 20–15 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 36 || January 16 || Denver || W 113–100 || Clifford Robinson (50) || Tied (8)|| Jason Kidd (13) || America West Arena 19,023 || 21–15 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 37 || January 21 || @ Denver || W 101–99 || Tied (24) || Tom Gugliotta (15) || Jason Kidd (12) || Pepsi Center 18,221 || 22–15 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 38 || January 22 || Cleveland || W 101–88 || Tied (16) || Tom Gugliotta (9) || Jason Kidd (12) || America West Arena 19,023 || 23–15 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 39 || January 25 || @ Indiana || L 87–93 || Clifford Robinson (24) || Tom Gugliotta (10) || Jason Kidd (8) || Conseco Fieldhouse 18,345 || 23–16 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 40 || January 26 || @ Philadelphia || W 93–87 || Penny Hardaway (27) || Jason Kidd (13) || Jason Kidd (8) || First Union Center 19,450 || 24–16 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 41 || January 28 || @ Boston || L 88–91 || Clifford Robinson (37) || Jason Kidd (12) || Jason Kidd (14) || Fleet Center 18,624 || 24–17 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 42 || January 29 || @ Charlotte || L 100–79 || Penny Hardaway (24) || Tom Gugliotta (11) || Jason Kidd (6) || Charlotte Coliseum 19,366 || 24–18 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 43 || January 31 || @ Orlando || W 117–113 || Clifford Robinson (28) || Tied (8) || Jason Kidd (14) || Orlando Arena 13,677 || 25–18 || |- y background:#FF8800;color:#423189; February (10–3) (home: 6–0; road: 4–3) Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location Attendance Record Report |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 44 || February 2 || L.A. Clippers || W 114–68 || Clifford Robinson (21) || Luc Longley (9) || Jason Kidd (8) || America West Arena 18,421 || 26–18 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 45 || February 4 || @ Seattle || L 86–94 || Rodney Rogers (26) || Jason Kidd (12) || Jason Kidd (6) || KeyArena 15,739 || 26–19 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 46 || February 6 || Seattle || W 105–93 || Tied (22) || Tom Gugliotta (9) || Jason Kidd (12) || America West Arena 19,023 || 27–19 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 47 || February 8 || Vancouver || W 94–76 || Luc Longley (20) || Penny Hardaway (8) || Jason Kidd (9) || America West Arena 18,385 || 28–19 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 48 || February 10 || Minnesota || W 101–85 || Tied (16) || Luc Longley (12) || Jason Kidd (7) || America West Arena 19,023 || 29–19 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 49 || February 15 || @ Sacramento || W 117–108 || Rodney Rogers (36) || Jason Kidd (10) || Jason Kidd (11) || ARCO Arena 17,317 || 30–19 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 50 || February 18 || Atlanta || W 85–73 || Rodney Rogers (24) || Tied (9) || Jason Kidd (9) || America West Arena 19,023 || 31–19 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 51 || February 21 || @ San Antonio || W 98–89 || Rodney Rogers (22) || Tom Gugliotta (11) || Jason Kidd (11) || Alamodome 17,049 || 32–19 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 52 || February 22 || Denver || W 86–67 || Rodney Rogers (17) || Penny Hardaway (10) || Jason Kidd (7) || America West Arena 19,023 || 33–19 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 53 || February 24 || @ Washington || W 92–83 || Tom Gugliotta (20) || Tom Gugliotta (8) || Jason Kidd (9) || MCI Center 15,191 || 34–19 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 54 || February 25 || @ New York || L 79–84 || Tom Gugliotta (16) || Jason Kidd (10) || Jason Kidd (13) || Madison Square Garden 19,763 || 34–20 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 55 || February 27 || @ Toronto || L 102–103 || Tied (28) || Tom Gugliotta (7) || Penny Hardaway (5) || Air Canada Centre 19,800 || 34–21 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 56 || February 29 || @ Cleveland || W 100–93 || Penny Hardaway (22) || Jason Kidd (9) || Tied (6) || Gund Arena 13,044 || 35–21 || |- y background:#FF8800;color:#423189; March (12–4) (home: 7–1; road: 5–3) Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location Attendance Record Report |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 57 || March 2 || Indiana || W 118–87 || Clifford Robinson (22) || Jason Kidd (9) || Jason Kidd (15) || America West Arena 19,023 || 36–21 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 58 || March 4 || Dallas || W 110–96 || Rodney Rogers (29) || Tom Gugliotta (14) || Jason Kidd (14) || America West Arena 19,023 || 37–21 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 59 || March 6 || Miami || W 100–92 || Penny Hardaway (28) || Jason Kidd (9) || Jason Kidd (17) || America West Arena 19,023 || 38–21 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 60 || March 7 || @ Houston || W 108–101 || Penny Hardaway (24) || Jason Kidd (12) || Penny Hardaway (10) || Compaq Center 14,749 || 39–21 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 61 || March 10 || Utah || L 96–99 || Penny Hardaway (28) || Luc Longley (7) || Penny Hardaway (12) || America West Arena 19,023 || 39–22 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 62 || March 11 || @ Dallas || L 99–104 || Clifford Robinson (29) || Rodney Rogers (11) || Jason Kidd (9) || Reunion Arena 18,187 || 39–23 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 63 || March 14 || Minnesota || W 107–100 || Penny Hardaway (26) || Shawn Marion (12) || Jason Kidd (12) || America West Arena 19,023 || 40–23 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 64 || March 17 || @ Vancouver || W 101–86 || Clifford Robinson (27) || Shawn Marion (11) || Jason Kidd (15) || General Motors Place 14,255 || 41–23 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 65 || March 19 || @ Golden State || W 99–82 || Clifford Robinson (25) || Shawn Marion (13) || Jason Kidd (14) || The Arena in Oakland 12,837 || 42–23 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 66 || March 19 || Boston || W 110–106 || Clifford Robinson (22) || Tied (9) || Jason Kidd (11) || America West Arena 19,023 || 43–23 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 67 || March 22 || Sacramento || W 114–93 || Clifford Robinson (26) || Shawn Marion (9) || Jason Kidd (7) || America West Arena 19,023 || 44–23 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 68 || March 24 || @ L.A. Lakers || L 101–109 || Penny Hardaway (25) || Shawn Marion (14) || Penny Hardaway (7) || Staples Center 18,997 || 44–24 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 69 || March 26 || Golden State || W 90–82 || Penny Hardaway (33) || Shawn Marion (14) || Randy Livingston (7) || America West Arena 19,023 || 45–24 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 70 || March 28 || @ Miami || L 78–81 || Rodney Rogers (22) || Penny Hardaway (9) || Penny Hardaway (5) || American Airlines Arena 15,923 || 45–25 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 71 || March 30 || @ Atlanta || W 118–74 || Rodney Rogers (21) || Rodney Rogers (8) || Penny Hardaway (11) || Philips Arena 11,870 || 46–25 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 72 || March 31 || @ Detroit || W 98–97 || Clifford Robinson (20) || Tied (8) || Penny Hardaway (12) || The Palace of Auburn Hills 22,076 || 47–25 || |- y background:#FF8800;color:#423189; April (6–4) (home: 2–3; road: 4–1) Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location Attendance Record Report |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 73 || April 2 || @ Minnesota || W 87–86 || Rodney Rogers (23) || Shawn Marion (9) || Penny Hardaway (9) || Target Center 19,006 || 48–25 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 74 || April 4 || L.A. Lakers || L 83–84 || Penny Hardaway (23) || Penny Hardaway (10) || Tied (6) || America West Arena 19,023 || 48–26 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 75 || April 6 || @ Utah || L 85–105 || Penny Hardaway (13) || Penny Hardaway (8) || Kevin Johnson (5) || Delta Center 19,911 || 48–27 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 76 || April 9 || @ Sacramento || W 102–97 || Penny Hardaway (25) || Penny Hardaway (12) || Kevin Johnson (9) || ARCO Arena 17,317 || 49–27 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 77 || April 11 || @ L.A. Clippers || W 95–88 || Clifford Robinson (22) || Shawn Marion (12) || Penny Hardaway (8) || Staples Center 14,724 || 50–27 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 78 || April 12 || Vancouver || W 122–116 (OT) || Clifford Robinson (36) || Clifford Robinson (10) || Randy Livingston (7) || America West Arena 18,463 || 51–27 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 79 || April 14 || L.A. Clippers || W 112–88 || Rodney Rogers (22) || Tied (11) || Penny Hardaway (8) || America West Arena 18,538 || 52–27 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 80 || April 16 || Utah || L 82–96 || Penny Hardaway (16) || Oliver Miller (8) || Randy Livingston (7) || America West Arena 19,023 || 52–28 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 81 || April 18 || Houston || L 98–107 || Tied (20) || Penny Hardaway (10) || Penny Hardaway (12) || America West Arena 19,023 || 52–29 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 82 || April 19 || @ Golden State || W 99–88 || Clifford Robinson (23) || Tied (8) || Tied (5) || The Arena in Oakland 14,212 || 53–29 || |- Playoffs background:#423189; color:#FF8800; 2000 Playoff Game Log (4–5) (home: 3–1; road: 1–4) y background:#FF8800;color:#423189; First Round (3–1) (home: 2–0; road: 1–1) Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location Attendance Record Report |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 1 || April 22 || @ San Antonio || W 72–70 || Tied (17) || Shawn Marion (9) || Kevin Johnson (basketball) (6) || Alamodome 21,916 || 1–0 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 2 || April 25 || @ San Antonio || L 70–85 || Penny Hardaway (19) || Corie Blount (11) || Tied (3) || Alamodome 20,617 || 1–1 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 3 || April 29 || San Antonio || W 101–94 || Penny Hardaway (17) || Shawn Marion (14) || Penny Hardaway (13) || America West Arena 19,023 || 2–1 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 4 || May 2 || San Antonio || W 89–78 || Tied (23) || Tied (10) || Jason Kidd (10) || America West Arena 19,023 || 3–1 || |- y background:#FF8800;color:#423189; Conference semifinals (1–4) (home: 1–1; road: 0–3) Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location Attendance Record Report |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 1 || May 7 || @ L.A. Lakers || L 77–105 || Penny Hardaway (25) || Tied (7) || Jason Kidd (7) || Staples Center 18,997 || 0–1 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 2 || May 10 || @ L.A. Lakers || L 96–97 || Clifford Robinson (30) || Tied (9) || Penny Hardaway (8) || Staples Center 18,997 || 0–2 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 3 || May 12 || L.A. Lakers || L 99–105 || Penny Hardaway (31) || Clifford Robinson (9) || Jason Kidd (12) || America West Arena 19,023 || 0–3 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 4 || May 14 || L.A. Lakers || W 117–98 || Clifford Robinson (32) || Jason Kidd (10) || Jason Kidd (16) || America West Arena 19,023 || 1–3 || |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 5 || May 16 || @ L.A. Lakers || L 65–87 || Todd Day (10) || Rodney Rogers (8) || Clifford Robinson (4) || Staples Center 18,997 || 1–4 || |- Awards and honors Week/Month Jason Kidd was named Player of the Week for games played December 12 through December 18. All-Star Jason Kidd was voted as a starter for the Western Conference in the All-Star Game. Kidd finished first in voting among Western Conference guards with 1,061,031 votes. Season Rodney Rogers received the Sixth Man of the Year Award. Rogers also finished eighth in Most Improved Player voting. Bender Patricia 1999–00 Regular Season Award Winners Eskimo.com https://www.eskimo.com/~pbender/misc/awards00.html May 14, 2025 Jason Kidd was named to the All-NBA First Team. Kidd also finished tenth in MVP voting. Jason Kidd was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team. Kidd also finished tenth in Defensive Player of the Year voting. Clifford Robinson was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team. Robinson also finished tenth in Defensive Player of the Year voting. Shawn Marion was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. Jason Kidd led the league in assists per game with a 10.1 average. Player statistics Season PlayerGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG Bailey, Toby Toby Bailey 46 2 9.8 .414 .200 .692 1.6 0.7 .3 .1 3.5 Blount, Corie Corie Blount 38 1 11.7 .494† .000 .576 3.0 0.3 .4 .2 2.8 Chapman, Rex Rex Chapman 53 19 18.1 .388 .333 .756 1.5 1.2 .4 .0 6.6 Davis, Ben Ben Davis 5 0 4.4 .333 . . 1.8 .4 .2 .2 0.8 Day, Todd Todd Day 58 1 16.2 .394 .388 .667 2.2 1.1 .8 .4 6.8 Gugliotta, Tom Tom Gugliotta 54 54 32.7 .481 .125 .775 7.9 2.3 1.5 .6 13.7 Hardaway, Penny Penny Hardaway 60 60 37.6 .474 .324 .790 5.8 5.3 1.6 .6 16.9 Johnson, Kevin Kevin Johnson 6 0 18.8 .571† 1.000^ 1.000# 2.7 4.0 .3 .0 6.7 Kidd, Jason Jason Kidd 67 67 39.0 .409 .337 .829# 7.2 10.1 2.0 .4 14.3 Livingston, Randy Randy Livingston 79 15 13.7 .416 .345 .839# 1.6 2.2 .6 .2 4.8 Longley, Luc Luc Longley 72 68 19.7 .466 . .825 4.5 1.1 .3 .6 6.3 MacLean, Don Don MacLean 16 0 8.9 .367 .333 .667 1.4 0.5 .1 .1 2.6 Marion, Shawn Shawn Marion 51 38 24.7 .471 .182 .847# 6.5 1.4 .7 1.0 10.2 Miller, Oliver Oliver Miller 51 9 21.3 .588† . .671 5.1 1.3 .8 1.6 6.3 Robinson, Clifford Clifford Robinson 80 67 35.5 .464 .370 .782 4.5 2.8 1.1 .8 18.5 Rogers, Rodney Rodney Rogers 82 7 27.9 .486† .439^ .639 5.5 2.1 1.1 .6 13.8 West, Mark Mark West 22 2 5.8 .417 . .625 1.4 0.1 .1 .2 0.7 † – Minimum 300 field goals made. ^ – Minimum 55 three-pointers made. # – Minimum 125 free throws made. Playoffs PlayerGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG Bailey, Toby Toby Bailey 5 0 3.0 .250 . .500 0.4 0.4 .0 .0 0.8 Blount, Corie Corie Blount 9 0 18.0 .548† . .556 6.2 0.3 .7 .7 4.9 Day, Todd Todd Day 9 0 11.1 .457 .313 .500 1.1 0.4 .4 .1 4.7 Hardaway, Penny Penny Hardaway 9 9 42.9 .462† .263 .710 4.9 5.7 1.6 1.0 20.3 Johnson, Kevin Kevin Johnson 9 0 14.3 .324 .000 .833^ 1.4 2.6 .3 .1 3.2 Kidd, Jason Jason Kidd 6 6 38.2 .400 .364 .778^ 6.7 8.8 1.8 .2 9.8 Livingston, Randy Randy Livingston 7 3 9.0 .222 .333 . 1.0 0.6 .6 .1 2.0 Longley, Luc Luc Longley 9 9 18.0 .353 . .667 3.3 0.9 .4 .4 4.2 Marion, Shawn Shawn Marion 9 9 31.2 .419 .167 .818^ 8.8 0.8 .7 1.6 9.1 Miller, Oliver Oliver Miller 7 0 5.3 .222 .000 .500 1.1 0.1 .0 .3 0.9 Robinson, Clifford Clifford Robinson 9 9 37.0 .386 .325 .733 6.0 2.1 1.2 .8 17.6 Rogers, Rodney Rodney Rogers 9 0 29.2 .417 .222 .742^ 6.8 1.6 1.1 1.1 14.1 † – Minimum 20 field goals made. ^ – Minimum 10 free throws made. Player statistics citation: Transactions Trades August 5, 1999 To Orlando Magic USA Pat Garrity USA Danny Manning 2001 first-round draft pick (USA Jason Collins) 2002 first-round draft pick (USA Amar'e Stoudemire) To Phoenix Suns USA Penny Hardaway Free agents Additions Date Player Contract Former Team July 30, 1999 Toby Bailey Re-signed to 1-year contract for $535,000 Phoenix Suns August 1, 1999 Clifford Robinson Re-signed to 4-year contract for $29 million Phoenix Suns August 1, 1999 Oliver Miller Signed to 1-year contract for $510,000 Sacramento Kings August 2, 1999 Rodney Rogers Signed to 3-year contract for $6.6 million Los Angeles Clippers August 17, 1999 Randy Livingston Re-signed to multi-year contract Phoenix Suns September 8, 1999 Corie Blount Signed to 1-year contract for $1.1 million Cleveland Cavaliers October 4, 1999 Todd Day Signed to 1-year contract for $510,000 La Crosse Bobcats (CBA) October 5, 1999 Jason Singleton Undisclosed October 5, 1999 Travis Thornton UndisclosedFresno, Ca October 5, 1999 LaMarcus Golden Undisclosed Rapid City Thrillers (IBA) October 5, 1999 Mike Brown Undisclosed Cantabria Lobos October 5, 1999 Peter Aluma Undisclosed Sacramento Kings October 19, 1999 Mark West Signed to 1-year contract for $510,000 Atlanta Hawks December 23, 1999 Ben Davis Undisclosed Idaho Stampede (CBA) January 7, 2000 Ben Davis Signed 10-day contract Phoenix Suns March 13, 2000 Don MacLean Signed two 10-day contracts Seattle SuperSonics March 23, 2000 Kevin Johnson Signed for rest of season Phoenix Suns April 2, 2000 Don MacLean Signed for rest of season Phoenix Suns Subtractions Date Player Reason left New team October 12, 1999 Kevin Johnson Retired Phoenix Suns October 14, 1999 Jason Singleton Waived Sydney Spirit (Australia) October 14, 1999 LaMarcus Golden Waived Siouxland Bombers (IBA) October 16, 1999 Peter Aluma Waived Harlem Globetrotters October 19, 1999 Mike Brown Waived Olympiacos (Greece) December 21, 1999 Gerald Brown Waived La Crosse Bobcats (CBA) January 5, 2000 Ben Davis Waived Phoenix Suns January 11, 2000 Ben Davis Waived Brujos de Guayama (Puerto Rico) March 25, 2000 Mark West Waived (Retired) Player Transactions Citation:1999–2000 Phoenix Suns Transactions Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/PHO/2000_transactions.html July 2, 2021 References External links Standings on Basketball Reference Category:Phoenix Suns seasons Phoenix