Locked On Suns - Daily Podcast On The Phoenix Suns

On today’s episode, we finish up our 2018 NBA Mock Draft with picks 16-31, which includes a Suns selection as well as a trade of the No. 31 pick. 

Listen in to find out how things line up for the Suns. 

Elsewhere, Washington capitalizes on a trade in part one to come away with two first-round rookies to bolster their expensive roster. 

In addition, the Celtics, Sixers and Warriors grab guys they hope will provide depth for their championship contenders.

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On today’s episode we break into an in-depth NBA mock draft, charting the first 15 picks, including two trades at the tail-end of the episode. 

There’s no surprises at No. 1, but things get interesting when the Bulls pick, and the Suns face an interesting trade possibility when the Hornets come to the plate at 11. 

Things wrap up with a pick swap between Atlanta and Washington at 15, which prevents the Suns from getting their point guard of the future in Collin Sexton.

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On today’s episode, we recapped the latest in the Kawhi Leonard saga alongside NBA Draft coverage.

With Kawhi officially wanting out, how should the Suns maneuver this situation? Should they be aggressive and inquire about him or maybe try to help facilitate it to bring back another young asset? Jackson weighs in, and where he believes is the favorite for Leonard’s services.

Then, we dive in on some more prospects and how they might fit in with the Suns. Donte DiVincenzo, Kevin Knox, Lonnie Walker, Mikal Bridges, Miles Bridges, Aaron Holiday, and more were discussed.

Finally, we went over some trade up options for Phoenix. After trying to obtain a meeting with Trae Young plus being in attendance for private workouts of Wendell Carter Jr. and Michael Porter Jr., which player makes most sense to move all-in on the assets for?

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On today’s episode, we recap some of the latest rumblings before diving into seven trades the Suns could make on draft night.

First, we discuss whether there is any weight to the idea that the Suns are interested in pursuing Trae Young in a deal to trade back up into the lottery from No. 16. How would a team centered around Young and Deandre Ayton look?

Then, those seven glorious trades, including a look at the Kevin Love situation and what it might take to get off of Brandon Knight’s contract.

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On today’s episode, we bring back Sporting News’ Chris Stone to discuss the latest in draft news, only eight days out from the 2018 NBA draft. 

Topics include Chris’ reaction to the Suns all but locking up their decision at No. 1 during last week’s Deandre Ayton workout, risers and fallers across the league, and Kevin Huerter’s injury. 

As always, we try and parse through how the changes affect the Suns.

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On today’s show, AZ Desert Swarm’s Ryan Kelapire joins as we go further in-depth on Deandre Ayton. We broke down strengths and weaknesses of Ayton’s game alongside how he was to cover from a media point of view this past season.

How does Ayton compare to other lottery talent to come out of Tucson? No surprise, but Ryan believes Ayton far and away trumps the likes of Aaron Gordon and Lauri Markkanen.

Also, how about the U of A effect on ticket sales next season? With majority owner Robert Sarver, who’s an alum, it could play a factor if their choice up top comes down to the little things.

We covered all of that and more, as Ayton seems destined to be the chosen Sun at No. 1.

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On today’s episode, we quickly break down everything we saw and heard at Deandre Ayton’s post-draft workout press conference.

Both Ayton and general manager Ryan McDonough spoke to the media following the hour-long workout, and all but guaranteed Ayton will be the first name called June 21. 

We discuss exactly what that means for the rest of the draft, the Suns’ summer, and Luka Doncic.

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On today’s episode, we delve into the terrifying depths of r/Sunsto answer questions about the upcoming summer in a mailbag.

Before that, we quickly address the reports that the Suns have hired both Joe Prunty and Corliss Williamsonas assistant coaches.

Finally, we discuss everything from trade opportunities this summer, draft possibilities at Nos. 1, 16 and 31, and the Suns’ timeline to contention in the shadow of the Warriors’ dynasty.

Thanks to r/Suns for the content this week. And yes, we’ve finally given on the likelihood that Deandre Ayton goes first overall.

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On today’s episode, Brendon brings in the European Woj, David Pick, to discuss Luka Doncic’s performance at the EuroLeague Final Fourin a wide-ranging conversation that stretches beyond just Doncic.

Pick has been as close a source as any to Doncic throughout his journey since age 13 up to this point, now considered a contender to be the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft. He talks about Doncic’s development, the historic nature of his EuroLeague performance, and why the level of competition against which Doncic played is legit.

We also discuss how European scouting has become less mysterious over time for NBA teams, and how much more the league knows about Doncic than even Dragan Bender, whom the Suns took at No. 4 just two summers ago.

Finally, we drop in on Dzanan Musa, another player performing well overseas who could be in play for the Suns at No. 16, if they target wing offense at that spot. Pick discusses why players competing in lesser leagues and tournaments are still valued so highly in the draft.

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On today’s episode, Jeff Siegel, the propietor of Early Bird Rightsand a blogger across the internet, joins to preview the 2018 offseason from the Suns’ perspective.

We discuss the Suns’ ability to operate above the cap by keeping Elfrid Payton’s cap hold on the books, guaranteeing the salaries of the young players on the roster, and keeping both Tyson Chandlerand Jared Dudley. Jeff elucidates how that would help them be more flexible in 2019.

We also talk about the value around the league of guys like T.J. Warren, Dragan Benderand Marquese Chrisson their current contracts, and how the Suns could clear room using those players as trade chips if necessary.

Finally, Jeff explains the implications of Devin Booker’s next contract, and how the Suns’ cap situation changes based on his signing that maximum deal this summer as an extension or next summer as a restricted free agent.

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