Locked On Suns - Daily Podcast On The Phoenix Suns

The Suns stayed competitive for the first 18 or so minutes hosting the Warriors on New Year’s Eve but ultimately lost, 132-109. We discuss what’s stopping the Suns from really breaking through against the best teams.

Topics include:Deandre Ayton making short work of every center he faces these daysTeam defense from Melton and BridgesAll three Golden State stars go off, can’t win that way

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We break down how Deandre Ayton was able to put up a career-high in scoring on Saturday against Denver as well as what the Suns need to do to corral opposing point guards after getting set ablaze by Russell Westbrook and Jamal Murray over the weekend.

Tune in to hear from De’Anthony Melton himself on what the problems are checking playmakers on defense over the past few games as Westbrook and Murray combined for 86 points in back-to-back games.

We end by talking through the Devin Booker-Kevin Durant connection and whether there is anything to gain by the Suns setting their sights on Durant this summer.

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On today’s episode of Locked On Suns, we recap the Suns’ loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder live from Talking Stick Resort Arena. What were our main takeaways on both ends of the spectrum?

Devin Booker’s evolution as a jumbo playmaker continues to open eyes as he puts up a near triple-double, while T.J. Warren continues to be one of the most consistent Suns all season.

Also, Mikal Bridges looks to be taking on the role of defensive leader with another outing featuring multiple steals and blocks. Is his presence coupled with the likes of Kelly Oubre Jr., De’Anthony Melton, and Josh Jackson helping shift the Suns’ mentality?

Finally, we hit on Russell Westbrook’s strong outing from OKC’s point of view. The Suns had no answers as Mr. Triple-Double himself nearly put another one on his way to a 40-point explosion.

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We give further thoughts on the progress the Suns made on the east coast in December and how they can keep the momentum heading back home against a murderer’s row of opponents.

Deandre Ayton and Devin Booker put together their best individual stretches of the season over the past five games and the Suns went 3-2. That’s no coincidence. Booker’s offensive versatility and defense combined with Ayton’s defensive growth are a difficult combination to deal with.

We preview Ayton’s rematches with a few West centers as well as the scoring matchups for Booker during the next seven contests, from Kemba Walker to De’Aaron Fox. Finally, we predict the Suns’ record during the homestand.

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We break down the Suns’ exciting 122-120 victory over the Magic on the road to finish their December swing across the East Coast an impressive 3-2. 

Topics include: This is the Devin Booker we expected to see in OctoberDeandre Ayton besting Nikola Vucevic in Round TwoLong, 3-and-D wings come in handyKelly Oubre looks right at home in PhoenixCarrying the momentum back home to start the New Year

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On today’s episode of Locked On Suns, we gave our thoughts on the confusing Austin Rivers situation. Less than 24 hours after the trade was made official, Phoenix waived him. Was it a locker room ordeal, and where could we see Rivers end up soon?

We’ve also seen plenty of listeners clamoring for the Suns to trade their own first-round pick this year. Does it make sense to do so at February’s trade deadline? We ran through some names who could make sense either within the next few weeks, or even in the summer, which included the following: D’Angelo Russell, Terry Rozier, Mike Conley, Kyle Lowry, and Jrue Holiday.

Speaking of the Pelicans, if the Suns land the No. 1 pick, do they have enough artillery to possibly land Anthony Davis? We quickly went over that option, whether it’s unrealistic or not.

Finally, we previewed Phoenix’s next three road games at Washington, Brooklyn, and Orlando. How do we see them doing?

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After the Suns’ first four-game win streak since March 2015, we dove deep into what is working for this new-look Phoenix squad.

The Suns have the ninth-best offense and fourth-best defense over this weeklong stretch and their stars are putting it together on both ends. On top of that, the young rotation pieces are reading and responding to the game better than ever.

We dive into the stats, adjustments and storylines of note during the hot streak and discuss how the Suns can keep it going.

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For the first time in three and a half years, the Suns are winners of four straight. They beat the Celtics, 111-103, in perhaps the most surprising victory of their streak yet.

We break it all down.

Topics include:How Deandre Ayton’s aggressiveness changes the Suns’ offenseKelly Oubre’s confident debutOvercoming the Celtics’ versatility on both endsThe rookies’ defensive impact on Devin Booker

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We break down the Suns’ third straight win, a dominating 128-110 performance against the Knicks in New York City.

Topics include: Devin Booker looks GREAT againJamal Crawford’s career-high in assistsThe defensive support of rookies Mikal Bridges and De’Anthony MeltonDeandre Ayton didn’t get stymied by Enes KanterQuick preview thoughts on Celtics and the rotation when Rivers comes in

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We break down the Suns’ weekend deal with the Washington Wizards, sending Trevor Ariza to D.C. and snagging Austin Rivers and Kelly Oubre Jr., with Kellan Olson of Arizona Sports.

Topics include: Surprise over Washington landing ArizaDoes Rivers plug the hole at point guard?Is Oubre just a throw-in or part of the Suns’ future plans?What does the bench look like now? Do the new guys start?

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