Locked On Suns - Daily Podcast On The Phoenix Suns

It’s time. In a 34-point loss on the road in Indiana, swingman Kelly Oubre Jr. was somehow a plus-1 in the box score. The Suns’ most consistent player the past two weeks needs to take up his rightful place in the starting unit.

We hit on Oubre Jr.’s consistency and fit in coach Igor Kokoskov’s offense, Devin Booker’s foul trouble and poor scoring night, the defense and more.

Plus, why nights like this are further evidence the Suns need a better two-way player in T.J. Warren’s spot in the starting lineup.

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First, we go over the Dennis Smith Jr. rumors reported by Kevin O’Connor last week and whether a deal makes sense for the Suns to acquire the 2017 No. 9 pick.

Then, a quick recap of the Suns’ sweet win over the Nuggets on Saturday night and whether their defense is sustainable going forward in the second half of the season.

Finally, we guess the Suns’ record over their next four games, all on the road.

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As draft night becomes more of a focus for the Suns, we once again dive into the scouting reports to bring you our 2019 NBA Draft big boards.

For now, just the top 10, as the Suns don’t own any other picks in this year’s draft and it seems less likely they make a deal to move up like they did in 2018.

From Bol Bol to Zion Williamson, we give our updated thoughts on everyone at the top of the 2019 NBA Draft.

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After an exclusive opportunity to hear James Jones speak on Bright Side Night 2019, we break down the highlights of the Vice President of Basketball Operations’ comments.

Topics include:Free agency the most likely route for the Suns to acquire their point guard of the futureDevin Booker’s injuries are “part of the plan”Facility renovations part of long process of making Phoenix appealing to stars again

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We break down the Suns’ double-digit loss on the road on the second night of a back-to-back in Dallas and why Deandre Ayton’s disappearing act is so alarming.

Ayton put up just six points and five rebounds one night after riding the bench during the decisive third quarter comeback against Sacramento at home. Is this just a normal up and down season for the rookie or the sign of something more worrisome down the road?

On the other hand, the inconsistent Josh Jackson appears to have turned a corner during holidays and has sharpened into a valuable role player for the Suns. 

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On today’s episode of Locked On Suns, we come to you live from Talking Stick Resort Arena to the recap the Suns’ surprising victory over the Sacramento Kings.

Trailing by 19 points at halftime, Phoenix inserted Richaun Holmes and Kelly Oubre Jr. into the game early on in the second half. From there, the Suns closed the third quarter on a 28-12 run led by nonstop hustle and energy.

Oubre Jr. had his best game yet in a Suns uniform tying his career-high of 26 points while also stuffing the stat sheet on the defensive end with steals, blocks, and deflections. Meanwhile, Holmes continues to be so consistent on the glass and attacking defenders, which included a nasty black of Harry Giles at the rim.

Both Oubre Jr. and Holmes were the main stars for the Suns on Tuesday night, but many others stepped up and played efficient games on both ends.

At the end of their seven-game homestand, Phoenix finally notched a victory after a 5-2 east coast trip that had many thinking they finally turned the corner. Will this impressive comeback win without Booker turn into that catalyst?

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We answer all your fantastic Twitter questions from over @LockedOnPHXSuns to help review the disappointing first half of the Suns’ season.

Do not despair though, we look forward, past this dismal start to the potential for growth.

Topics include:T.J. Warren’s value on the Suns and on the trade marketThe growth and potential of rookie guards De’Anthony Melton and Elie OkoboPoint guards in the 2019 draft such as Ja Morant and Darius GarlandSummer options at power forward, from Thaddeus Young to Kevin LoveAnd much more!

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On today’s episode of Locked On Suns live from Talking Stick Resort Arena, we recapped the Suns’ 121-111 loss to the Clippers. Even though the scoreboard might not show it in the end, this game never really was close.

Plagued by lackadaisical defense and effort on the glass, Phoenix trailed by as many as 30 points in this one. And over the past few games, that disturbing trend of early blowouts is showing up again.

Before we went into our main negatives from this one, we highlighted the strong play from Richaun Holmes, who you never have to worry about bringing the energy every time he steps on the floor.

However, the major red flags headlined the show as we go into Deandre Ayton’s latest struggles while examining how the Suns can fix their defense before it sinks. Should head coach Igor Kokoskov make rotation changes?

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With 2019 officially upon us, we update our perspective on Deandre Ayton, Devin Booker and Igor Kokoskov, the core group for the Suns.

Ayton is picking up in the NBA where he left off in college, finishing over the top of defenses and imposing his physical will. Can he become a truly dominant rim protector or interior scorer?

Booker is more efficient and dishing more assists than ever, plus the Suns’ offense falls of a cliff without him. Is his ceiling higher than we thought heading into the season?

Kokoskov suffers from the rebuilding coach syndrome that so often results in a firing after a few seasons, but he’s made his impression felt on the team in a hurry. Can he stick around longer than the past few Phoenix coaches?

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We break down a rough night for the Suns at home against the 76ers, Round Two of Deandre Ayton vs. Joel Embiid and another chapter in Devin Booker’s scoring saga playing Philadelphia.

The Suns suffered another massive early deficit but cut the lead all the way down to four at one point in the final period. 

Topics include:Troy Daniels quietly providing the boost the Suns needed on offense (with audio from Daniels postgame)Devin Booker’s “bad” games still look pretty goodNo defense against Sixers’ stars, Joel Embiid’s monster nightReferees take center stage as teams combine for 90 free throws

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