Locked On Suns - Daily Podcast On The Phoenix Suns

On today's episode, Evan is joined by @AZSportsZone to go over the latest Suns-related notes in the thick of their offseason.

First up, Davis Bertans. According to NBC Sports Washington, the Phoenix Suns are expected to pursue Bertans in free agency. However, is it worth it? Could Cam Johnson be a better version of Bertans long-term?

Patrick Williams, the Florida State wing/big, is generating lottery buzz. Could he make sense in Phoenix? We go over how Williams' versatile, high IQ playing style could really fit well with the Suns. However, is GM James Jones willing to roll the dice on a younger prospect?

Finally, we go over two maybe unrealistic trade scenarios. There's a lot of dots connecting Chris Paul, but does it even make sense for Phoenix to pursue? Also, for fun, how about Giannis Antetokounmpo and Devin Booker eventually pairing up?

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On today's episode, Evan is back to unveil his lottery big board as we go 1-14 with in-depth analysis. This year's draft class lacks star talent, but there's plenty of prospects who could fit as long-term role players on the next level.

Who fits the best in Phoenix? Four players stand out from the rest, but others you should keep your eye on if they're still on the board at No. 10 overall.

You won't want to miss this one, Suns fans! Evan pulls out all the stops giving you his thoughts in a thorough scouting report.

Stay tuned, because Locked On Suns is now back M-F beginning next week! There's no offseason here on Locked On Suns!

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On today's episode, Evan and Brandon react to the news from Shams Charania revolving around Fred VanVleet. The Phoenix Suns are one of three teams preparing to chase him in free agency. What does this mean for the Suns' roster if this actually comes to fruition?

VanVleet is exactly what you want to put next to Devin Booker thanks to his shooting, defense, and playmaking versatility. However, will Phoenix have enough cash to reel FVV in? There's two scenarios the Suns can choose to make it happen.

Option A = Renouncing all of their free agents; Option B = Trading Kelly Oubre Jr. Which route makes more sense for Phoenix? The answer may surprise you.

Will Phoenix be in a playoff team if they add VanVleet? One thing is for sure: FVV, Booker, and Ricky Rubio soaking up all of their guard minutes would be one of the best in the NBA. It also helps that VanVleet fits right into this core's age timeline.

All of this, plus so much more, as FVV and his fit with the Suns goes under the microscope from all angles!

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On today's episode, Evan is joined by Dave DuFour of The Athletic to go over the Phoenix Suns' 2019-20 season while also analyzing their intriguing young core. Monty Williams brought much-needed culture building to the table, plus many improvements across the board from multiple players.

Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton, Ricky Rubio, Kelly Oubre Jr., Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, and Dario Saric all go under the microscope as Dave offers up his analysis on all of them. Hint: He loves what Phoenix is putting together right now from a roster building perspective.

Closing out the show, we discuss whether the Suns should run it back with this roster next season. What's the most important need in their rotation? Also, should mid-40s be the realistic expectation for next season's win total?

This episode is a must-listen, Suns fans. Dave dropped some knowledge as he's bullish on what the Suns could become very soon in the Western Conference.

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On today's episode, Evan and Brandon (@AZSportsZone) provide their instant reaction to the Phoenix Suns landing the No. 10 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft Lottery. The highest probability ended up happening for Phoenix, but there's still plenty of possibilities that should intrigue the front office.

Suns GM James Jones spoke to the media right after and provided some thoughts on what Phoenix could do with their pick. From all indications, it sounds like Phoenix will keep their pick and add a prospect to this improving roster. Jones also went into detail on what they look for in draft prospects, which provides a guide to who to watch over the next few months.

Players such as Killian Hayes, Devin Vassell, Tyrese Haliburton, and Kira Lewis Jr. are the obvious candidates to watch at No. 10. However, could Jones surprise once more? Watch out for Aaron Nesmith and Grant Riller as dark horse candidates.

All of this, plus so much more, as the offseason has officially begun for the Suns!

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On today's episode, Evan is joined by Gerald Bourguet of FanSided to answer all of our listener questions via Twitter and Reddit.

From the biggest bubble takeaways to offseason acquisition scenarios, lots of intriguing topics tackled in our latest listener mailbag! How important is Year 3 for Deandre Ayton? Is Ty Jerome already off the roster? How about some more Kelly Oubre Jr. trade scenarios?

Speaking of Oubre, Gerald believes Oubre should be on next year's roster whether he embraces a bench role or not. In today's NBA, you can never have enough wings. Also, as we all know, Oubre's energy is the heart and soul of this team. Why not run it back and see what happens?

The bubble run, draft, free agency, trades, player assessments, and so much more! This is a jam-packed mailbag you won't want to miss, Suns fans!

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On today's episode, Evan is joined by The Stepien's Zach Milner to help preview Thursday's NBA Draft Lottery. With the Suns narrowly missing a playoff opportunity, will the ping pong balls be on their side this year?

Evan and Zach go over their five best fits for the Suns in this year's draft class, based off the range where they're expected to select (No. 10 overall). All of the following prospects go under our microscope: Killian Hayes, Devin Vassell, Tyrese Haliburton, Isaac Okoro, and Kira Lewis.

Hayes and Vassell top the list of home run outcomes for Phoenix, but why is that? Also, what are the strengths, weaknesses, and the overall fit in the Suns' system for all five of these players?

All of this, plus so much more, in a NBA Draft Lottery preview deep dive helping you prepare for another important day for the Suns' offseason!

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On today's episode, Evan is joined by Brandon (@AZSportsZone) to react to an eventual final day of Phoenix Suns basketball.

Even though Phoenix defeated Dallas 128-102 to go 8-0 inside the Orlando bubble, they unfortunately will not make the play-in game for a playoff opportunity. Damian Lillard and the Trail Blazers upended the Brooklyn Nets 134-133, plus the Bucks' reserves lost earlier in the day to Memphis.

We react to all the chaos, then dive into arguably the Suns' best game of the bubble. In dominant fashion, Phoenix controlled Dallas throughout. Devin Booker, Dario Saric, Cameron Payne, Mikal Bridges, Cameron Johnson, and Jevon Carter all deserved shoutouts in this one.

Closing out the show, we look ahead to the first offseason mark for Phoenix. The 2020 NBA Draft Lottery is exactly one week away.

Buckle up, Suns fans, and this momentum will hopefully carry over into the 2020-21 season for basketball in the Valley.

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On today's episode, Jackson Frank of The Step Back and UPROXX joined Evan to discuss the hottest team in the NBA right now. That's right, it's the Phoenix Suns.

After another win to move to 7-0 in the bubble over Philadelphia, Jackson stopped by to analyze Phoenix as a whole throughout this whole process. From the Johnson/Bridges duo to Devin Booker and Cameron Payne, all parts of the rotation go under the microscope.

How important are these games to Phoenix's future? It could set them up for a big leap next season thanks to strong momentum.

Everyone wants to see Devin Booker vs. Damian Lillard in the play-in game. Question is, will the Suns get the help they need from either Milwaukee or Brooklyn on Thursday?

Tune in for a jam-packed episode, Suns fans!

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On today's episode, Evan and Max go over how the Phoenix Suns are now unstoppable. No, really, we're serious.

After two more wins over the Miami Heat and OKC Thunder, can anybody stop this team right now? Moving to 6-0 in Orlando, Phoenix is now within striking distance of miraculously making the play-in game.

From Devin Booker taking the true superstar leap, to the bench coming alive thanks to three key players, everything is going right for this team right now.

Also, how about the Cam Johnson + Mikal Bridges wing duo? It's coming together as a long-term fixture alongside Deandre Ayton.

All of this, plus so much more, as Evan and Max go deep into the Suns' incredible stretch!

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