On Episode 32 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet is joined by Lindsey Smith for an offseason palate cleanser that has absolutely nothing to do with the Phoenix Suns!

To start off with, Gerald and Lindsey talk Season 3 of House of the Dragon, and how much they're still enjoying it as Game of Thrones fans.

Next up, they discuss Apple TV's breakout hit, Widow's Bay, and how it perfectly bridges the gap between humor and spooky horror.

After that, they transition to movies, starting with one of the best movies of the year in Christopher Nolan's take on The Odyssey.

Finally, they close by giving their differing takes on two of the best horror films of the year, Backrooms and Obsession.

0:00 - Intro

2:10 - House of the Dragon S3

15:35 - Widow's Bay

30:15 - The Odyssey

44:10 - Backrooms and Obsession

On Episode 31 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet is joined by NBA writer Jackson Frank to assess the state of the Phoenix Suns after a busy offseason, fix their starting five, and figure out their ideal rotation!

To start things off, they discuss the Suns' various offseason signings, re-signings and extensions, including whether continuity and internal development will be on their side. Next up, they dive into the Miles Bridges trade. From there, they discuss how Bridges fits (and doesn't fit) with Phoenix's starting lineup, and where he'll have to improve in order to make it work.

After that, they decide how they would change Phoenix's starting five, and how they would handle the rotation if they were Jordan Ott, particularly when it comes to their young depth pieces that need to play, like Khaman Maluach, Rasheer Fleming and Oso Ighodaro. Next, they point out what this Suns' roster still needs, from shooting to secondary playmaking.

Finally, they give their take on the Suns' current outlook and where they stack up in the Western Conference.

0:00 - Intro

2:00 - Thoughts on the Suns' outlook after a busy offseason

10:15 - The Miles Bridges trade and his fit in Phoenix's starting five

20:45 - How the Suns should change up their starting lineup

30:15 - What the Suns' full rotation should look like and where the youngsters fit in

40:40 - What this roster is still missing and how the youngsters could fill those holes

48:30 - Where the Suns stack up in the West

On Episode 30 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, legendary Phoenix Suns coach Mike D'Antoni joins the pod to discuss being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, his time with the Seven Seconds Or Less Suns, Devin Booker and much more!

First off, D'Antoni gives his thoughts on being inducted into the Hall of Fame alongside Amar'e Stoudemire. Next, he recalls his fondest memories and greatest struggles with Steve Nash and the Seven Seconds Or Less Suns. After that, he discusses where he got the idea for his up-tempo style of play, emphasis on pace and space, willingness to play small and how he embraced the 3-point line, as well as whether he likes the modern NBA and where the game is heading next.

From there, D'Antoni explained what it was like coaching brilliant players like Steve Nash, James Harden and Chris Paul, as well as what it was like coaching alongside current Suns coach Jordan Ott in Brooklyn.

Finally, D'Antoni gives his thoughts on what it would mean if he were to be inducted into the Suns Ring of Honor before answering some questions from Suns After Dark Patreon members, like whether he'd take the Seven Seconds Or Less Suns or the Harden/CP3 Rockets in a 7-game series, how he moved on from painful playoff losses, which current Suns player he'd like to have on those Seven Seconds Or Less teams and plenty more.

0:00 - Intro

1:45 - Thoughts on being inducted into the Hall of Fame

3:35 - How the Seven Seconds Or Less Suns were born in Italy

7:30 - The role Steve Nash played in Mike D'Antoni's playing style

12:10 - Which season Mike D'Antoni thinks the Suns got the closest

13:55 - How he handled personnel changes (like losing Joe Johnson and adding Shaquille O'Neal) as a coach

17:15 - How he stomached the Suns' tough playoff losses and what memories stick out looking back on on his career

21:25 - Being a pioneer of the modern NBA and his biggest regrets looking back

22:35 - Whether it was vindicating or bittersweet seeing the Warriors win a title playing a similar style

23:20 - What he thinks of the modern NBA game, where he sees it going and his thoughts on analytics

26:20 - What it was like coaching Steve Nash

29:35 - Coaching brilliant players like Steve Nash, James Harden and Chris Paul

32:10 - His impressions of Devin Booker as the Suns' new face of the franchise

33:15 - Coaching with Jordan Ott in Brooklyn

34:15 - What it would mean to be inducted into the Suns Ring of Honor

35:35 - Questions from Suns Patreon members - Why Suns didn't hold Amar'e Stoudemire and Boris Diaw back in '07

37:05 - Whether Seven Seconds Or Less Suns and Harden/CP3 Rockets are among best teams to never win a title, and who would win in a 7-game series

38:20 - Which current Sun Mike D'Antoni would want on the Seven Seconds Or Less teams

39:30 - What he wishes fans understood about the development of young players

41:15 - How he recovered from heartbreaking losses

42:35 - Favorite memories of Marshall University

44:10 - James Harden stories

46:45 - Mike D'Antoni's Hall of Fame message for Suns fans

On Episode 29 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet is joined by Bright Side of the Sun's Bruce Veliz to hand out offseason grades for every move the Phoenix Suns made this summer and rave about The Odyssey!

From trading up for Koa Peat in the 2026NBA Draft to re-signing their three key free agents to the additions of Miles Bridges and Luke Kennard, this episode is all about grading each and every individual move the Suns made this summer, before handing out a final grade for the offseason.

Then, Gerald and Bruce give their thoughts on Christopher Nolan's latest epic film, what makes The Odyssey so special, and why it's the frontrunner for the best movie of the year.

0:00 - Intro

2:25 - Grade for trading up to draft Koa Peat

10:50 - Grade for re-signing Collin Gillespie

16:45 - Grade for re-signing Jordan Goodwin

22:30 - Grade for re-signing Mark Williams

29:50 - Grade for the Miles Bridges trade

42:00 - Grade for signing Luke Kennard for the MLE

46:05 - Grade for adding Pat Spencer on a two-way contract

48:15 - Overall offseason grade for the Suns

52:15 - Thoughts on The Odyssey

On Episode 28 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet answers a bunch of questions from the Monthly Mailbag for July, plus Stephen Gillaspie from No Ceilings NBA joins the show to break down the Phoenix Suns' youngsters!

First, Gerald dives into questions from Patreon members, ranging from Miles Bridges' fit in the starting five, to trying to build the perfect supporting cast around Devin Booker, to predicting the Suns' win total for next season. Plus, he gives his thoughts on The Odyssey, House of the Dragon S3 and his favorite album of the year!

After that, Stephen Gillaspie joins the show to recap what we saw from Khaman Maluach, Koa Peat, Rasheer Fleming and Koby Brea during NBA Summer League, what to expect from them next season, and how all these youngsters might fit in the rotation now that Miles Bridges has joined a crowded frontcourt.

0:00 - Intro

2:15 - Monthly Mailbag begins with best- and worst-case scenarios for Suns

8:45 - Predicting Suns' win total

10:20 - Miles Bridges trade and fit with starting five questions

16:30 - Whether Suns are done with their offseason

17:25 - Building the ideal dream roster around Devin Booker

23:30 - Questions about Khaman Maluach, Rasheer Fleming, Koa Peat and Ryan Dunn

33:30 - Can Haywood Highsmith work his way into the rotation?

35:40 - Why can't NBA players hit free throws?

38:00 - Mike's 6 or Sam's 6?

41:20 - Better nicknames for Khaman Maluach

43:20 - The Odyssey, House of the Dragon S3 and favorite album of 2026

49:55 - Stephen Gillaspie on Khaman Maluach's impressive Summer League

58:10 - Stephen Gillaspie on Suns trading up for Koa Peat and how he looked in Vegas

1:02:30 - Stephen Gillaspie on Rasheer Fleming's bright future

1:06:00 - Stephen Gillaspie on Koby Brea disappointing

1:09:20 - Stephen Gillaspie on which youngsters will be left out of Suns' crowded frontcourt rotation

On Episode 27 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, it's time to circle back for some extended thoughts on Miles Bridges' introductory press conference with Brian Gregory, plus Golden State Warriors reporter Kerith Burke joins to give some insight on Pat Spencer's NBA journey!

To start things off, Gerald gives his lengthy reaction to Bridges' and Gregory's comments during his introductory presser and why they ultimately fell short of fully addressing the concerns of Suns fans.

After that, Burke joins the show to give her perspective on Spencer's time with the Warriors, his game, his lacrosse background, what makes him tick, and plenty more!

0:00 - Intro

1:20 - Gerald's thoughts on the Miles Bridges introductory presser

26:05 - Kerith Burke provides insight on Pat Spencer

On Episode 26 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet is joined by ClutchPoints' Hayden Cilley to give their impressions of the important Phoenix Suns players participating in 2026 NBA Summer League!

To start things off, they discuss how dominant Khaman Maluach has looked in Summer League, and how his potential fits in with a Suns center rotation that already includes Mark Williams and Oso Ighodaro.

From there, they break down how impressive Koa Peat has been, including whether he'll be able to crack Jordan Ott's rotation with Miles Bridges, Rasheer Fleming and Ryan Dunn providing competition at the 4-spot.

Next, it's time to admit their disappointment with Koby Brea's performance in Summer League, and why he's still very much a G League player.

Finally, they close by taking a look at Rasheer Fleming's underwhelming numbers and why they really aren't a big deal for an underrated glue guy.

0:00 - Intro

3:45 - Impressions of Khaman Maluach's dominant performances in Summer League

15:30 - Koa Peat impressing at NBA Summer League

22:35 - Koby Brea's disappointing time at Summer League

36:30 - Concern over Rasheer Fleming's Summer League stint?

On Episode 25 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet is joined by James Plowright and Anthony Irwin to give an in-depth scouting report on the Phoenix Suns' two newest additions, Miles Bridges and Luke Kennard!

First, Plowright takes Suns fans through the Hornets' perspective of how the fanbase handled all of Bridges' off-court allegations after he pled no contest to a felony domestic violence charge, and whether the Suns gave up too much in the trade. Then, he dives into his fit in Phoenix, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of his game, including the misnomer about his rim pressure, his poor shooting, his underrated defense and passing, and more.

After that, Irwin joins the show to give his thoughts on Kennard's elite shooting on low volume, his underrated playmaking chops, his abhorrent defense, and how he should fit in Phoenix.

0:00 - Intro

2:00 - James Plowright on Hornets fans' reaction to Miles Bridges' DV charges and the trade

9:50 - James Plowright on the Hornets' perspective of the Miles Bridges trade with Phoenix

14:00 - James Plowright on Miles Bridges' strengths, weaknesses and fit

32:10 - Anthony Irwin on Luke Kennard leaving the Lakers to sign with the Suns

34:15 - Anthony Irwin on Luke Kennard's strengths, weaknesses and fit

On Episode 24 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet is joined by Doug Haller of The Athletic to break down the Phoenix Suns' controversial trade for Miles Bridges.

To start, they discuss Bridges' history of domestic violence and why this trade runs counter to everything the Suns have publicly prioritized in terms of adding players of high character.

Then, they examine how Bridges' game does and doesn't fit with the Suns on the court, where he can help them at the 4-spot, and where his weaknesses as a player will be felt, especially when it comes to shooting and spacing the floor around Devin Booker.

After that, they take a look at what the Suns are building and the confusing state of their roster after the draft and the Miles Bridges trade as Phoenix enters free agency.

From there, they dive into the Suns' salary cap situation after these latest moves, plus a few free agency targets that might make sense to help address Phoenix's need for shooting.

Finally, Haller gives his thoughts on landing Koa Peat in the draft and his character from his time covering the Wildcats down in Tucson.

0:00 - Intro

1:25 - The off-court ramifications of trading for Miles Bridges

10:50 - Miles Bridges' on-court fit

26:10 - The confusing state of the Suns' roster

32:20 - Suns' cap situation rundown and possible free agency targets

39:50 - Impressions of rookie Koa Peat

On Episode 23 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet is joined by Arizona basketball experts Kevin Thomas and Justin Spears to break down the newest addition to the Phoenix Suns, Koa Peat!

First, Kevin Thomas joins the show to give his perspective on Peat falling to No. 30 in the 2026 NBA Draft, his strengths and weaknesses as an NBA prospect, and how he might be able to help the Suns if he can develop his jump shot.

After that, Justin Spears hops on to give his perspective on Phoenix trading up to land Peat, how his downhill driving, defense and underrated passing ability will translate to the NBA, his winning attributes as "Mr. Arizona," and whether he's concerned about his 3-point shot.

Plus, we share a few thoughts from post-draft media availability with Suns general manager Brian Gregory, who gave his take on Koa Peat's 3-point shot, what makes him such a winner and good fit for the Suns DNA, and why it's so special this hometown kid will be staying in Arizona.

0:00 - Intro

1:40 - Kevin Thomas on Koa Peat sliding to No. 30

4:55 - Kevin Thomas on the strengths Koa Peat showed in college at Arizona

9:05 - Kevin Thomas on Koa Peat's inefficient midrange jumper and 3-point shot

14:00 - Kevin Thomas on Koa Peat's defense and winning attributes

16:10 - Gerald Bourguet on the Suns not working out Koa Peat before picking him

17:45 - Kevin Thomas on expectations for Koa Peat in Year 1

19:10 - Justin Spears on the Suns trading up for Koa Peat in the draft

21:55 - Justin Spears on Koa Peat's strengths and freshman season at Arizona

24:30 - Brian Gregory and Justin Spears on Koa Peat's winning attributes

28:55 - Justin Spears on Koa Peat's defense, passing, best position and Aaron Gordon comparison

33:00 - Brian Gregory and Justin Spears on Koa Peat's 3-point shot

39:35 - Justin Spears Koa Peat's development and learning from Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks

42:00 - Justin Spears and Brian Gregory on Koa Peat's character, personality and being the hometown kid