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Crossover special with Warriors beat writer Wes Goldberg plus THE NBA IS BACK! Nov 11, 2020

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First, Brendon breaks down what the NBA return agreement means for the Suns. Then, Wes Goldberg of Locked On Warriors and The Bay Area News Group breaks down the Warriors' strategy in the 2020 NBA Draft, whether the Suns could be a trade partner on draft night, and all the possibilities for Kelly Oubre or Ricky Rubio to fit into Golden State's big traded player exception.

(This episode was recorded before the Chris Paul rumors broke, but keep your eyes peeled on your feed for a special episode if the trade goes through!)

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AZ Sports Zone on the latest Kira Lewis Jr. buzz and trade options for the Suns on draft night Nov 10, 2020

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Brandon from AZ Sports Zone and Bright Side of the Sun joins to decipher the latest draft rumors linking the Suns to Alabama guard Kira Lewis Jr. ahead of next week’s NBA Draft. Then, we run through a few trade options involving the 10th overall pick in the draft as well as Kelly Oubre Jr.’s contract to see how aggressive the Suns could realistically be on draft night.

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What the we learned about the Suns in the Bubble and what it means for the offseason with The Athletic's Travonne Edwards Nov 09, 2020

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Travonne Edwards of The Athletic joins the show as Brendon takes back over as co-host and they run through the Suns' performance in the NBA Bubble and what it means for the Suns as they prepare for the NBA Draft and free agency with hopes of helping Devin Booker to his first playoff berth.

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Twitter mailbag previewing an important Suns offseason Oct 22, 2020

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On today's episode, Evan answers all of your twitter questions for our latest mailbag via @LockedOnPHXSuns. Whether it be trade scenarios, draft options, or free agency, all of them go under the microscope.

This is a jam-packed podcast, so stay tuned for all of Evan's insight related to what he thinks the Suns could do in this very important offseason. What moves can take Phoenix into the playoffs for the first time in 11 years?

Locked On Suns is locked and loaded as we approach the draft and free agency. Top-notch guests and analysis is on its way throughout the rest of the offseason period!

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Jerami Grant vs. Kelly Oubre, Deandre Ayton's important Year 3, plus the two most Suns-like draft prospects with David Nash Oct 16, 2020

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On today's episode, as we return to podcasting action after a quick hiatus, Evan is joined by David Nash to go over all the latest Suns-related news and hot topics.

First up, Jerami Grant and Kelly Oubre Jr. Shams Charania reported on Thursday the Suns are one of three teams expected to pursue Grant if he hits unrestricted free agency. Is Grant worth it over Oubre from the Suns' perspective? Grant's lower usage role could help Deandre Ayton's development, but could Oubre actually tap into this himself in 2021?

Speaking of Ayton, an important Year 3 is upcoming for the big fella. Where does Ayton stand in the NBA in terms of centers and overall value right now? A max contract decision is right around the corner, so what should happen next season for that to be a for sure guarantee?

Closing out the show, Evan and David discuss the two 2020 draft prospects who check all the Suns' boxes. TCU's Desmond Bane and Florida State's Devin Vassell would be amazing fits in Phoenix. We explain how so, and why Bane could actually be this year's Cam Johnson.

All of this, plus so much more, in a jam-packed episode!

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Discussing Davis Bertans, Patrick Williams, and big trade scenarios with Zona Sports Sep 15, 2020

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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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2020 NBA Draft Big Board Deep Dive Sep 04, 2020

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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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Suns reportedly preparing to pursue Fred VanVleet in free agency Aug 25, 2020

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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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Evaluating the Suns' core with Dave DuFour of The Athletic Aug 21, 2020

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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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Suns land No. 10 pick in 2020 NBA Draft Lottery Aug 21, 2020

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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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