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9:00 pm EST Fri Feb 19, 2010

For weeks, Amare Stoudemire was rumored to be headed out of Phoenix. The Atlanta Hawks won’t get any such breaks. The Suns, who have taken a gamble by sticking with their star forward who could leave the team after this season, look to continue their home dominance of the Hawks on Friday night. Phoenix decided Stoudemire was too integral to its plans to succeed this postseason, letting Thursday’s trade deadline pass without dealing the veteran big man. Stoudemire was at the center of trade speculation, mostly because he can opt out of the final year of his contract worth $17.7 million next season.

Now the Suns will end up with nothing but extra money to spend in free agency if he decides to leave. General manager Steve Kerr decided that standing pat was the best option for Phoenix, which has a three-game lead for a Western Conference playoff spot with 27 games left. Stoudemire, averaging 21.4 points and 8.7 rebounds, did his best to handle the rumors. Though he has been facing constant questions about his status, the eight-year veteran has averaged 26.6 points and 11.7 rebounds over his last seven games.Stoudemire had 30 points and 14 rebounds in Phoenix’s 107-97 loss at Dallas on Wednesday night. The Suns have lost two of three after winning their previous five.