Locked On Suns - Daily Podcast On The Phoenix Suns

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LOCKED ON SUNS 7/8/19: Recapping the rookie press conference and first Summer League game Jul 08, 2019

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We break down the comments from Cameron Johnson, Ty Jerome, Jalen Lecque and James Jones during Sunday’s press conference in Las Vegas as well as the Summer Suns’ win over the Knicks.

Jones explained some of the decision-making process from the offseason and the rookies walked through the limbo they’ve been in without being allowed to join the Suns officially until Saturday.

Finally, we discuss where things stand with Kelly Oubre Jr.’s free agency.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 7/3/19: Goodbye Josh Jackson Jul 04, 2019

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We sift through two strange years of the Josh Jackson experience in Phoenix and discuss why Jackson’s career never got off the ground as he is now headed to Memphis in a salary dump.

Alongside Jackson on the plane to Memphis is De’Anthony Melton, who became the cost of doing business to dump Jackson after it became clear Melton didn’t fit the new identity of this Suns roster.

We close the show with a few thoughts on the Suns’ Summer League roster.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 7/2/19: Resetting Kelly Oubre’s market plus Frank Kaminsky and rotation thoughts Jul 02, 2019

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We regroup after a crazy first two days of NBA free agency to go through Kelly Oubre Jr.’s market for a restricted free agent offer sheet and analyze Frank Kaminsky’s new, two-year deal for the room exception.

We also discuss whether Rubio’s contract was an overpay and how the Suns can stay flexible financially during the next three seasons.

Finally, we parse through the rotation assuming Oubre sticks around and ponder what role the Suns’ rookies will play this year.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 7/1/19: At long last, Phoenix gets its point guard in Ricky Rubio Jul 01, 2019

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We break down what went into the Suns’ decision to pivot to Ricky Rubio on the first day of free agency as other point guards flew off the market at gargantuan price tags, as well as Rubio’s fit with the Suns.

Then we take a few listener questions and explain why the Suns opted not to sign someone like D’Angelo Russell, instead betting on their young core to grow into a contending team.

We close the show with a breakdown of Kelly Oubre’s market after Day One of free agency and how the Suns might fill their backup 4 spot.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 6/28/19: Final 2019 NBA free agency predictions Jun 28, 2019

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In our final episode before free agency kicks off, we are here to unveil our predictions for what will happen with the Phoenix Suns.

First, we start with a would you rather segment revolving around certain options Phoenix can use to create flexibility and/or improve their roster.

Then, we dive into the odds of who we believe will be Suns at the start of next season, which includes possible free agency targets and current players on their roster. Will D’Angelo Russell reunite with his best friend in the Valley?

We close on big-picture questions revolving around the Suns. How does the Harrison Barnes contract (reportedly $22 million annually) impact Kelly Oubre Jr.’s restricted free agency, and what should the “walk-away” number be? Should Phoenix continue down the primary ball handler path long-term with Devin Booker, shaping their roster to best fit this idea? Stay tuned for all of this, plus much more, in today’s jam-packed episode.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 6/27/19: Breaking down the Suns’ point guard options, plus news roundup Jun 27, 2019

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We are back to give our own thoughts on free agency, suddenly just three days away. Before breaking down the value of the Suns’ four main options at point guard, we catch up on the news, including a suggestion from The Athletic that a sign-and-trade might be in the cards for the Suns to get D’Angelo Russell, as well as the Suns’ coaching staff being finalized.

Then, we move onto dissecting how Russell might fit in Phoenix, as well as Cory Joseph, Patrick Beverly and Malcolm Brogdon. Each will come at a different price, but which makes the most sense?

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LOCKED ON SUNS 6/26/19: Why Cam Johnson could work out for Phoenix with Zach Milner of The Stepien Jun 27, 2019

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We are joined by Zach Milner of The Stepien to discuss the piece he wrote on the case for Cam Johnson as a high-value draft pick. Zach explains why he believes Johnson’s outlier shooting ability could eventually make him a top-10 player in this draft, if the Suns properly build and develop the rest of the roster.

Zach also explains why he believes Ty Jerome was a decent value play at No. 24 but is a longshot to become a good starting option alongside Devin Booker and Mikal Bridges.

We close the show by responding to Shams Charania’s report that the Suns are interested in Cory Joseph and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, and other free agents who could make sense on this new-look Suns roster, including Maxi Kleber of the Mavericks.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 6/25/19: Jeff Siegel of Early Bird Rights joins to break down all of the Suns’ options in free agency Jun 25, 2019

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Jeff Siegel joins the show to break down everything you need to know regarding the Suns’ multitude of options heading into free agency. We break down how the Suns could clear cap space to go after a big-money point guard, including D’Angelo Russell or Malcolm Brogdon, and what it would mean for Kelly Oubre Jr.’s future in Phoenix.

We also discuss Oubre’s market and whether the Suns will allow him to test the restricted free agency market or agree to a new deal with him quickly.

We close the show with a vision for the Suns next season that does not include a big-name point guard but rather a year of steady improvement that keeps the team flexible.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 6/24/19: Liberty Ballers’ Jackson Frank on Dario Saric, the draft, and building out the Suns’ defense Jun 24, 2019

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We are joined by Jackson Frank, whose work you can find at Liberty Ballers as well as The Athletic and FanSided, to discuss the fallout from draft night as we are now less than a week from free agency.

Jackson gives his thoughts on Dario Saric as a floor-spacer and playmaker at the 4 spot next to Deandre Ayton and how the duo might fare on defense. Plus, did the 76ers move on from Saric because they didn’t want him, or just because Jimmy Butler was available?

The Suns’ draft gets a negative evaluation from Jackson, but we dive into what the upside is of getting two smart players who can drill 3s, even if the defense might be limited.

Finally, rapid-fire free agency thoughts on Kelly Oubre Jr.’s place on this roster and who could be available at point guard that fits this new-look Suns roster.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 6/21/19: Rethinking the Suns' plan after the 2019 draft with Gerald Bourguet of Hoops Habit Jun 21, 2019

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With a night of sleep behind us to clear our minds and adjust for the shock factor of the Suns’ unexpected and widely panned draft night, we bring on Gerald Bourguet to analyze everything that happened in the 2019 NBA Draft.

Specifically, we try to consider what these moves mean for the Suns’ future. They clearly targeted shooting and veteran experience, but does this limit their flexibility moving forward, and does it show a different set of priorities for the front office than we thought?

We close the show with a few winners and losers from around the NBA.

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