Locked On Suns - Daily Podcast On The Phoenix Suns

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Episode 700 special with Arizona Sports’ Kellan Olson Jun 16, 2020

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What a ride it’s been on Locked On Suns. We have reached a huge milestone: 700 episodes! We brought on the Suns guru over at Arizona Sports — and our former host of LOS — Kellan Olson to cover everything facing the Suns the rest of 2020. Kellan helps us set expectations for Orlando, highlights three 2020 draft prospects he has his eye on, and looks ahead to free agency in the fall.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 6/15/2020: Scouting three possible Suns draft fits with Zona Sports Jun 15, 2020

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We dive back into the 2020 NBA Draft as we ramp up towards the 2019-20 season resuming, as Bright Side Of The Sun’s own Zona Sports joins to discuss three prospects who could be on the board in October. We take a first look at Alabama's Kira Lewis Jr., Auburn's Isaac Okoro, and Maccabi's Deni Avdija, three lottery prospects who could be available for the Suns in the draft.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 6/12/2020: Going all-in on Suns small ball possibilities with Sam Cooper Jun 11, 2020

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The future of Suns basketball could easily revolve around small ball, especially if the front office buys in on Kelly Oubre Jr. and Mikal Bridges working long-term alongside Deandre Ayton. What type of advantage would this give Phoenix, and are there any concerns committing fully to it?

We also discuss one free agent who would complete this vision entirely. Anyone up for some extreme small-ball ideas?

Finally, we close on Point Book and whether the Suns should see that in their view eventually.

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SPECIAL - Locked On's Black Lives Matter Roundtable - 8 Locked On Hosts discuss life as a black man in America Jun 11, 2020

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In an eye-opening discussion, Ross Jackson (Locked On Saints) Aaron Freeman (Locked on Falcons) Tony Wiggins (Locked On Jaguars) John Hickman (Locked On Texans) Chris Carter (Locked On Steelers) Keith Pompey (Locked On 76ers) Coty Davis (Locked On Texans) and Your Boy Q (Locked On Raiders) come together for a special Locked On Podcast Network Black Lives Matter Roundtable. These eight Locked On hosts share their first-hand experiences as black men in America. When was the first time they clocked racism in their lives? What are the pet peeves they experience as a black man? In the wake of George Floyd's killing, does this movement feel different than those of the past? What needs to happen for this moment in time to have a lasting impact on society and to result in real gains for social justice? And, will these experiences change the next generation?

We take a momentary pause in our daily sports talk for this revealing and important special podcast episode.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 6/10/2020: A Reddit mailbag on the Suns’ upcoming offseason Jun 10, 2020

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With the Suns officially resuming play for the 2019-20 season next month, it’s time to gauge our audience (that's you guys!) with another mailbag.

A lot of questions revolved around another important offseason incoming for Phoenix. Will Aron Baynes be a priority to re-sign? Should the Suns still explore big fish power forward options even though the Oubre/Bridges duo worked so well?

All of this, plus so much more, in a jam-packed mailbag, courtesy of r/Suns!

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LOCKED ON SUNS 6/8/2020: Kelly Oubre Jr. ready to go + latest on Orlando format Jun 08, 2020

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According to Suns owner Robert Sarver, Kelly Oubre Jr. will be available for Phoenix when they make the trek to Orlando in late July. The team believes Oubre will be ready, four months after his meniscus surgery, to play.

Meanwhile, it looks like the Suns might have to sweep their eight-game slate to make the playoffs.

What exactly will this 22-team format look like? We dove into the ramifications for the schedule, roster sizes, and so much more.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 6/5/2020: Monty and Baynes comment on social injustice + Suns basketball is officially back Jun 05, 2020

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Kicking off our show, Monty Williams and Aron Baynes spoke to the local media this week on the recent protests over police brutality and their perspective. On their Zoom video calls and in their powerful written letters, Williams and Baynes showed true leadership.

We then dive into the Suns officially being invited to Disney World to compete in the 22-team format as basketball resumes on July 31. Analyzing it from all angles, where do the Suns fit in to the NBA resuming play?

Also, how will a condensed offseason impact the Suns and other organizations?

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LOCKED ON SUNS 6/3/2020: Six 2020 NBA Draft prospects who fit in Phoenix Jun 02, 2020

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Even though the 2020 NBA Draft might not be until October or November now, it’s never a bad time to discuss who could fit on the Suns’ roster.

Six names in particular stand out from the rest, based off how we know Phoenix’s front office operates.

How would Obi Toppin fit alongside Deandre Ayton? Is Killian Hayes or Tyrese Haliburton the ideal point guard next to Devin Booker? Drafting another wing is a realistic option? We dive deep into all of these scenarios on today’s episode.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 6/1/2020: Dissecting the latest 22-team plan from the NBA that would reportedly involve the Suns May 31, 2020

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We discuss the latest from the NBA, as pro basketball seems on the brink of returning to our lives this summer. According to an ESPN report, a 22-game format including all teams within six games of the playoffs is trending among teams right now.

This would include the Suns, but what are the ripple effects for the season schedule, the Suns’ injured players, and the NBA draft lottery?

We dissect the plan from every angle.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 5/29/2020: What if the Kyrie Irving trade actually happened? May 28, 2020

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The biggest What If in the Ryan McDonough era slipped through the Suns’ fingertips in 2017. Kyrie Irving was available for trade, but, reportedly, Phoenix wasn’t willing to part with Josh Jackson or other future assets to make it happen.

What if the Suns actually went through with this proposed three-way trade sending Jackson and Eric Bledsoe away? Paul George winds up as LeBron James’ new teammate, plus Irving helps form a lethal young backcourt alongside Devin Booker.

Does Irving stay in Phoenix long-term, or does he bolt for greener pastures after two seasons in the Valley?

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