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LOCKED ON SUNS 10/31/2019: How the Suns can keep up their unexpected success Nov 01, 2019

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The Phoenix Suns are the story of the 2019-20 season thus far with their surprising growth on both ends of the court.

With wins over the Kings, Clippers, and Warriors thus far, this team definitely looks like it will be keeping up the competitiveness. But what numbers have the chance of falling off?

We take you inside how Devin Booker, Ricky Rubio, and Aron Baynes highlight the Suns’ resurgence and how head coach Monty Williams has done a masterful job crafting a system around the strengths of his players.

Then, we close today’s show going over shot luck, three-point and free throw percentages, plus the metrics that show how the momentum could continue for Phoenix.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 10/30/2019: Suns continue incredible turnaround with win over Warriors Oct 30, 2019

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Once again, the Phoenix Suns surprised everyone with another victory, this time in Golden State against the Golden State Warriors at their new arena. What stood out the most as Phoenix improves to 3-2 on the season?

Devin Booker was once again the best player on the floor, while Aron Baynes had arguably the best game of his career. Dario Saric, Ricky Rubio, and Cam Johnson all were solid contributors as well who stepped up to the plate when called upon.

Monty Williams deserves major Coach of the Year buzz if this continues throughout the season. Is it time to start talking about this team as a fringe playoff contender? No, we’re not kidding.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 10/29/2019: Analyzing the resurgent Suns with ESPN’s Chris Herring Oct 29, 2019

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If you’re an NBA fan, you know Chris Herring. Writing for ESPN and FiveThirtyEight, Herring has given an interesting perspective on the Association for years now, and he joined the show to discuss why the Suns caught his attention.

Herring explains why Monty Williams is doing a good coaching job so far, while the roster’s overall depth at each position is paying off. Herring also explained why Ricky Rubio’s addition was so huge to the growth of this team.

How do the Suns stack up against other young cores around the league? Herring let us know where they currently land in his eyes.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 10/28/2019: Phoenix finally has a competent basketball team again Oct 29, 2019

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Are we safe to say the Phoenix Suns finally have a competent basketball team? What we witnessed the last two games should have anyone over the moon right now in joy.

Phoenix is 2-2, but their point differential is plus-35. Their two losses are by a combined two points. They have depth at every position, and they’re not beating themselves, showing all-out effort on both ends.

Yes, times are definitely changing within the Suns’ organization thanks to head coach Monty Williams and roster improvements.

We recapped not only tonight’s narrow defeat versus Utah live from Talking Stick Resort Arena, but also start off the show with our biggest takeaways against the Clippers.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 10/25/2019: What happens next with Deandre Ayton plus a Denver recap Oct 26, 2019

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As the aftermath of Deandre Ayton’s 25-game suspension spirals toward the NBA Players’ Association, we give you the latest on the situation as well as our thoughts on what happens to the team without him.

Monty Williams said Aron Baynes will be the starter for now, but the big man depth of this team will surely be tested.

Brendon joins to talk Ayton and Evan closes the show solo with a recap of the Nuggets game, the Suns’ first without Ayton.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 10/24/2019: Deandre Ayton suspension and Game One breakdown with Sam Cooper of The Timeline Podcast Oct 24, 2019

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In the middle of recording our takeaways from game one with Sam Cooper of The Timeline Podcast, a huge bombshell broke, via Adrian Wojnarowski: Deandre Ayton has been suspended 25 games by the NBA for testing positive for a diuretic.

What does this mean for the Suns’ chances in the short-term, as Ayton will have to sit out now until December 17. This situation will remain fluid up until tipoff tomorrow against Denver if not much longer, as the NBA Players’ Association will appeal.

We also break down the Suns’ upcoming schedule and our day-after thoughts on the Suns’ big win over Sacramento.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 10/23/2019: Suns blast Kings to begin 2019-20 season Oct 23, 2019

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How about that for a season opener? What an impressive performance from the Phoenix Suns in their 124-95 victory over the Sacramento Kings.

Continuing our usual format from last season with our free throws, flagrant fouls (luckily zero tonight), and stat to watch, we talk through all the key figures in the Suns’ season-opener. From Ricky Rubio’s brilliant debut to Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton’s noticeable developments, plenty stood out.

Now, the question is will the Suns keep this momentum up or will deja vu happen with this win mirroring last year’s dominant opening night victory over Dallas?

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LOCKED ON SUNS 10/22/2019: Suns would you rathers with Max McCauley of the 7SOL Pod Oct 22, 2019

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We are just as ready for the season as you, and today Max McCauley of the 7SOL podcast joins us to reconfigure expectations going into the 2019-20 season with some hypothetical questions.

More specifically, Max helps answer four would you rather questions that help us dig into the 2019-20 Suns season as well as the future of the team.

We close the show with a preview of opening night against the Kings.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 10/21/2019: No new deal for Dario Saric as NBA extension deadline comes and goes Oct 22, 2019

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The 2 p.m. extension deadline for players on their rookie-scale extensions to sign new contracts is behind us. Dario Saric did not get a new contract. Still, from Buddy Hield to Jaylen Brown and Domantas Sabonis, we try to glean as much as possible from the new contracts signed around the NBA today.

How will this impact Saric? The Suns’ draft-night acquisition didn’t receive an extension before the deadline, so it’s time for him to prove himself to Suns GM James Jones. What does Saric need to do to receive a new contract from Phoenix in July?

Also, what type of salary figure makes the most sense for Saric if he does well in the Valley? It’s a pivotal year for not only the Suns to make a leap forward, but Saric to show why he deserves a nice payday.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 10/18/2019: How the Hield and Sabonis news affects the Suns plus we take your Twitter questions Oct 19, 2019

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All of your latest questions were answered on today’s show as we open up the listener mailbag once more. If you want your questions answered, make sure to follow @LockedOnPHXSuns on Twitter!

Before diving into the mailbag, we discuss why the line continues to keep moving forward on player empowerment. If they don’t get what they want, leaving is suddenly in the cards. We discuss whether the Suns could be interested in any of the unhappy players.

Then make sure to finish off with answers on Ty Jerome to Frank Kaminsky and overall team structure as we head into the start of the regular season for the Suns.

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