Every Phoenix Suns fan is tired of waiting for the Kevin Durant news to drop, so we take a detour today. Brendon Kleen is joined by Alex Alvarez, who runs the Planet Orange page on Instagram to discuss the Suns' offseason. Then, Alex's best stories of running the IG page since 2017 and the story of how he became a Suns fan and his favorite Suns role players throughout time.

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The Phoenix Suns have been quiet during the Kevin Durant saga and they are one of the most tight-lipped organizations in the NBA. Brendon Kleen breaks down the latest stories and why the Suns' invisibility can hurt them in the public eye. Then, a look at past and present transactions to see whether James Jones is helped or hurt by laying low so often.

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Kevin Durant shot his shot this weekend, giving Joe Tsai an ultimatum to fire Brooklyn's braintrust or trade KD. The Phoenix Suns have a clear path to enter the KD bidding war with the Nets now. Brendon Kleen explains why it's almost certain now that KD gets dealt, how today's news creates pressure on James Jones and the Suns, and what comes next in the trade talks between Phoenix and Brooklyn.

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While the Phoenix Suns wait for Kevin Durant, the top of the Western Conference didn't change much. Brendon Kleen gives his Western Conference winners and losers from NBA free agency and his top eight teams power rankings for who might win the West in 2023. But first, a look at the narrative that the Suns have been "solved" and whether major change is actually necessary.

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Jae Crowder took this Twitter this week to express his desire for change, does that mean he wants to leave the Phoenix Suns? Brendon Kleen is joined by Aaron Edwards to discuss Crowder's situation, plus a separate tweet from the QuikTrip account about the Kevin Durant saga which included some Mikal Bridges disrespect. To close, a closer look at the Suns' most recent signings, Duane Washington Jr. and Ish Wainright.

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Steve Nash is the greatest Phoenix Suns player ever and a revolutionary NBA talent whose impact is all over today's game. Brendon Kleen is joined by Mat Issa of Basketball News to discuss Nash's impact, what made him such a special basketball player, whether the 7SOL Suns were good or bad for the NBA, and much more!

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The Phoenix Suns are in the middle of a busy offseason, but don't ignore the fact that they are paying the NBA luxury tax for the first time in over a decade. Brendon Kleen explains how much Robert Sarver will pay in tax dollars with or without a Kevin Durant trade, and why it matters. But first, would Sean Marks really sabotage a Durant trade so he could get more than Utah got for Rudy Gobert, and what was so exciting about Cam Johnson's comments about his development this summer.

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A recent report indicates Kevin Durant believed he would be headed to the Phoenix Suns shortly after his trade request. Brendon Kleen is joined by Aaron Edwards to discuss why that hasn't happened and whether KD made a mistake. Then, it's time for a listener mailbag, including our top five Phoenix Suns of all time, whether this is Chris Paul's last best chance at a ring, and much more!

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The Phoenix Suns need another backup guard, frontcourt size, and shooting whether they get Kevin Durant or not. Brendon Kleen explores the current NBA market for free agents and trades. Then, a closer look at a few of the updates this week about Robert Sarver and the NBA investigation into him. How involved is Sarver day-to-day right now, and when can we expect the investigation to finally end?

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