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Childress, a Phoenix forward, returned to the NBA this season after two years playing for Olympiakos, located just outside Athens in Piraeus. And you wonder why he says he became anxious to get back to the States. "You name it,'' Childress said in an interview with FanHouse about how fans would throws objects at games throughout Greece. "Pieces of marble to ceramic, M-80s, lighters, cameras, cell phones, coins, bottles of urine, feces. Everything.'' Wait a minute? Bottles of urine? "Actually, some of my buddies got hit with them,'' Childress said. "I don't even know why you would think to do that.'' Feces? "It's as bad as it sounds,'' Childress said. FanHouse.com

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"I got a hit a couple of times by, like some coins or something,'' he said. "Nothing like bottles of urine. ... There was a rule. They told all the players never to pick anything up. Never. (Fans would) would wrap something in paper. Never pick up anything because I guess in the past some some guy got his finger blown off.'' FanHouse.com

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After averaging 11.1 points in his four Hawks seasons, Childress is averaging just 6.0 this season for the Suns. After signing a five-year, $33 million contract in a sign-and- trade between Atlanta and Phoenix, Childress is averaging just 18.2 minutes per game, down from the 31.3 he averaged in his Hawks tenure. "Heck, yeah,'' Childress, who averaged 15.2 points last season for Olympiakos, admitted about it being an adjustment back to the NBA. "This travel schedule and these back -to-backs, it really has taken its toll on my body right now since I've been out of it for two years... (But) I'm not going to make excuses for myself. I just have to play better. It's not on anybody else.'' FanHouse.com

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Josh Childress: Major congrats to @Jared Dudley on his contract extension. That's dope! Twitter

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Suns forward Josh Childress practiced Monday for the first time since fracturing his right index finger a week ago but his availability to play will be determined Tuesday. He said each bit of contact was painful and that he shot with his finger pulled off the ball. "If it does get worse, it would require surgery and that's what I don't want," Childress said. "That's where there is a little bit of hesitation." Arizona Republic

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Preseason postgames are rarely so eventful as tonight with news of swingman Josh Childress suffering a right index finger fracture and the waiving of point guard Zabian Dowdell and power forward Dwayne Jones. Dowdell and Jones were cut after the Suns' 92-87 win Tuesday against Golden State, meaning that rookies Matt Janning and Garret Siler probably have regular-season roster spots. Erick Dampier could still choose to sign with Phoenix, threatening Siler's spot, although the Suns could technically keep the 14 they have and still add Dampier to be at the maximum 15 players. Arizona Republic

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Paul Coro: Childress will not play Friday due to the fracture in the tip of his right finger. Beyond that is unknown. Twitter

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Several other players including Jeff Green, Rodney Stuckey, and Jared Dudley will also be involved in negotiations prior to the November deadline. Many around the league feel that Green will be extended because of his relationship with Durant and glue guy role he plays in Oklahoma City. Stuckey's camp is keeping their lips sealed regarding negotiations but the team believes he's poised for a breakout season so they may sign him rather than let his play drive up the price to retain him. Dudley is hoping to sign an extension with the Suns but doesn't expect one before the deadline. Because Phoenix acquired Hedo Turkoglu and Josh Childress this offseason, sources believe that Dudley could be the odd man out which makes an extension unlikely. HoopsWorld

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Childress will give the Suns something they've been missing since Shawn Marion was traded: a versatile perimeter defender. There's more, too: The nose for offensive rebounds. The ability to run the floor. The funky jumper. "I definitely agree our styles are a bit similar," said Childress, who spent the past two seasons in Europe after he was offered a bigger contract from a Greek team than Atlanta had offered. "Shawn was a great player for this organization, and I hope to be the same," he said. "He brought a lot of energy, and that's something I can do. Obviously, he thrived playing with Steve (Nash), and I hope to do the same." Arizona Republic

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Josh Childress: RIP to my big homie Lorenzen Wright. He was a great guy and great teammate. He will be missed by all who loved him. Pray for his family! Twitter

"One of the main things that got me excited about the opportunity was speaking with [Suns] Coach [Alvin] Gentry." Childress said. "They truly enjoy playing like a team. He was telling me how there were plenty of games last year where the second unit would finish the game. He made it clear that whoever is playing well will play. It's not about playing favorites. It's an equal opportunity situation. And you see that in the character of guys that they have. That was the first thing they brought up when I met with [Gentry] and [Suns managing partner] Mr. [Robert] Sarver. They didn't want to do anything to mess up their locker room, because they feel like they have a situation where everybody is truly for each other succeeding. And when I heard that, I was excited." NBA.com

"I definitely think it was worth it, and if anything, just for the experience," Childress, 27, said of the then groundbreaking move to escape the restraints of (restricted) free agency in 2008 and sign with Olympiakos. "Not only did I get a chance to see the world, but I got a chance to experience basketball from a global perspective. I got a chance to see how the game is played and the mentality of different coaches and players from a totally different view. I feel like I grew as much as a player as I did as a person. And that's something you really can't put dollar signs on." NBA.com

So when Sund made Josh Smith a priority in free agency that summer, Childress bristled at being put on the back burner. "I don't think I ever got a formal offer," Childress said, trying to recall all the back and forth that has gone on since the summer of 2008. "All I wanted was a deal. I just wanted to feel like they wanted me to be a part of their team. And I never had that feeling. It was always, 'we'll deal with him when we have time.' Personally and professionally, I felt like I acquitted myself the right way. I came to work and did what was asked of me. and then when it came time to negotiate, it was like 'we'll get to him whenever we can.' At least that was the attitude that was conveyed to me." NBA.com

“I enjoyed my time in Greece, it was a great experience, but I’m just happy to be back,” Childress said in a Wednesday press conference. “Definitely excited about the chance to be back and I’m definitely excited to be a part of a good organization. Phoenix is a great place, great fans, great team and I’m just excited for the challenge.” Valley of the Suns

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Although he was adamant that he didn’t regret his decision to leave the NBA, Childress quickly found out that the lucrative contract didn’t mean as much to him as he thought it might. “I had a great contract over there but … It might sound cliché, but money can’t buy happiness,” he said. “I realized that this past year being away from my family. I wasn’t myself all the time. I just wasn’t as happy.” Valley of the Suns

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Swingman Josh Childress has been acquired by the Phoenix Suns in a sign-and-trade deal with the Atlanta Hawks. Atlanta will get the Suns' 2012 second-round draft pick as part of the deal. Childress has played the past two seasons in Greece. The 27-year-old previously spent four years with the Hawks. ESPN.com

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For a guy who’s been out of the league for a couple of years, don’t expect Josh Childress to have much trouble getting back into game shape for his return to the NBA. Fresh off a successful two-year stint with the Greek powerhouse Olympiacos, the 6-8 swingman announced his return to the NBA Wednesday, inking a deal with the Suns for five years as part of a sign-and-trade with Atlanta. “I’m definitely excited about the chance to be back and also be a part of this organization,” the 27-year-old told media at US Airways Center. “Phoenix is a great place with great fans and a great team, and I’m excited about the challenge.” NBA.com

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Hedo Turkoglu and Josh Childress are set to join the Suns, but the paperwork involving the trades still wasn't complete Tuesday. The Suns were close to finalizing a deal that will send reserve guard Leandro Barbosa and forward/center Dwayne Jones to Toronto for Turkoglu, a 6-foot-10 multi- skilled forward. They also plan to send a 2012 second-round pick and a trade exception to Atlanta for Childress. Arizona Republic

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Kyle Draper: Josh #Childress @jchill is now officially a member of the Phoenix #Suns signing a 5 yr deal worth 34.1 million dollars. Twitter

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In a separate transaction, the Suns acquired forward Josh Childress in a sign-and-trade deal with the Atlanta Hawks. Childress will get a five-year, $34 million contract. Yahoo! Sports

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