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LOCKED ON SUNS 10/3/2019: More news from Suns camp, plus we get excited about the 2018 draft all over again Oct 04, 2019

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We break down what's new with the Phoenix Suns as their preseason continues with training camp in Flagstaff.

Outside of the latest injury updates on Kelly Oubre Jr. and Mikal Bridges, this rookie class continues to draw early buzz. Are the expectations now higher for Cam Johnson and Ty Jerome?

The 2018 class is setting up to be very special. Not only Deandre Ayton, Luka Doncic, and Trae Young but all of the other young bigs as well. Marvin Bagley III, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Wendell Carter have the chance to fully breakout in their sophomore campaigns.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 10/2/2019: The latest developments from training camp in Flagstaff Oct 03, 2019

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Suns basketball is finally back, which also means daily coverage from us here on Locked On Suns. Today, we run through all of the latest news and takeaways from training camp.

Ricky Rubio is an underrated piece to the Suns’ puzzle this year, but his leadership might be his most important trait. And are we underselling how much contribution Phoenix could receive from Ty Jerome and Cameron Johnson early on?

We close analyzing the differences noticed so far between Monty Williams and Igor Kokoskov as the head coach.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 10/1/2019: Thoughts from Day One of training camp with Kellan Olson Oct 01, 2019

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Brendon takes over for the day in Flagstaff and is joined by Kellan Olson to revisit media day and break down Day One of training camp.

Hear what stood out to Kellan from media day and why he believes Ty Jerome is the early standout and a surprise candidate to earn minutes right away.

Then, we break down what we heard from Ricky Rubio, Monty Williams and Deandre Ayton after practice on Tuesday, and injury updates on Mikal Bridges and Kelly Oubre Jr.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 9/30/19: Live from Suns Media Day with Kelly Oubre Jr. Oct 01, 2019

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From leadership to on-court freedom, we break down who said what on Suns Media Day 2019, and what it all means.

The playoffs were hardly mentioned at all this season. Instead, everyone was honest and open about what reasonable next steps look like for this franchise. We give you quotes and moments that give us early examples of what to expect from the 2019-20 Suns.

And finally, the moment you’ve all been waiting for, an exclusive interview with the original #ValleyBoy on his approach heading into his first full season in Phoenix and how he’s distanced himself from the turmoil in Washington.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 9/28/19: Josh Jackson heads to the G League plus a Media Day/training camp preview Sep 28, 2019

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Before hitting all the top storylines heading into Suns media day on Monday, we break down the latest in the Josh Jackson saga, as Memphis is reportedly sending him to the G League until further notice.

Of course, that’s an excuse to debate the 2016 and 2017 drafts’ place in recent NBA infamy.

We close the show by breaking down some of our top questions and points of interest heading into a full week of Suns stuff, from media day to training camp in Flagstaff.

Get ready for the season with us!

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LOCKED ON SUNS 9/25/19: Voting no on Ayton at the 4, plus a listener mailbag Sep 26, 2019

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We are back to get you ready for the start of the 2019-20 season, breaking down the latest controversy in Suns land and answering your Twitter questions.

First, it’s a quick detour toward the idea of Deandre Ayton playing the 4 this season and why it doesn’t make sense if the goal is maximizing the players on the roster for future success.

Then we dive into the mailbag and answer all your pressing questions heading into Suns media day on Monday. From wacky lineup combinations to the identity of the Suns under Monty Williams, we break down what we’re thinking about as the season nears.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 9/23/19: Awards predictions for the NBA and Suns Sep 23, 2019

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Finishing off our predictions for the upcoming season, how do we see all of the NBA’s awards being distributed?

Going step-by-step through all of the categories — Most Valuable Player, Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Player, Sixth Man of the Year — who takes home the hardware early courtesy of the Locked On Suns crew? Our predictions may surprise you.

Stick around as we close out the show going through all of these once more from a Suns perspective. Devin Booker winning team MVP seems obvious, if Phoenix wants to see real improvement this season, but it’s a real debate involving the others.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 9/20/19: Preseason playoff predictions Sep 20, 2019

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Incredibly enough, we are less than two weeks away until training camp beginning. Time flies when you have plenty of topics to talk about throughout the offseason!

On today’s show, we predicted who will make the playoffs this season. Any surprises on either side as player movement was at an all-time high this summer?

This shouldn't shock anyone, but it’s going to take a miracle for the Suns to break through as a surprise playoff team with the Western Conference slate at an all-time high.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 9/18/19: The best and worst-case scenarios for the Suns this season Sep 18, 2019

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The 2019-20 season is setting up to be one filled with improvement for the Phoenix Suns. However, what do these possible scenarios look like? It’s time to analyze them all from opposite spectrums.

Will the new additions like Ricky Rubio and Dario Saric adjust well? If so, how will that change the Suns’ offense? What’s the next leap look like for Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton?

This exercise really helps solidify what a realistic ceiling and floor could be for the upcoming season. No surprise, a lot of it relies on the success of their two franchise pillars aided by a newfound roster balance.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 9/16/19: Looking back on the Suns’ summer of change with Espo Sep 17, 2019

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We are joined by the one and only Espo to break down the Suns’ summer and discuss what we should expect from the 2019-20 season.

James Jones had a ton of leeway in his first summer running the Suns, but is it a sign of greater autonomy or just the new car smell of a general manager’s first run? What can the past tell us about how things could go from here?

From the departure of Aaron Nelson to the stadium renovation deal passed in the spring, this summer symbolized a new era for the Suns, and there’s no one better to discuss the past decade of this franchise than Espo.

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