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LOCKED ON SUNS 6/3/19: News roundup on Julius Randle, the No. 6 pick, draft workouts Jun 03, 2019

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We begin by addressing John Gambadoro’s report on mutual interest between the Suns and Julius Randle, in addition to how the Suns are valuing the No. 6 pick.

The reporting was compounded by ESPN’s Jonathan Givony, who said the Suns have made it known to rival teams they are willing to move the sixth pick for the “right” veteran guard. Who could that be, with Lonzo Ball, Chris Paul and Mike Conley scratched off the list?

Finally, we discuss the Suns’ first round of draft prospect workouts, which saw 36 prospects over the span of three days come through Talking Stick Resort Arena. We detail what the Suns’ plans might be bringing in so many guys who will likely go undrafted.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 5/31/19: The challenges of falling to No. 6 with Chris Stone of Sporting News May 31, 2019

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We continue with our draft coverage by picking the brain of Chris Stone of Sporting News.

We begin by discussing the value of analytics in evaluating NBA draft prospects and which numbers are predictive and helpful compared with other less useful statistics.

Then, Chris gives his thoughts on players like Jarrett Culver, Coby White, Cam Reddish and Darius Garland who could be available at No. 6.

Finally, the Suns’ options at No. 32 and who Chris would consider a “sleeper” this year, plus whether the Suns would consider trading up based on James Jones’ comments Thursday.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 5/29/19: Cole Zwicker of The Stepien on all things NBA Draft May 30, 2019

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Cole Zwicker of The Stepien joins the show to break down the 2019 draft from the Suns’ perspective as well as his philosophies on evaluations, trades and team-building.

This isn’t your usual draft preview, we dive deep into big-picture questions that teams like the Suns must answer as they prepare for June 21.

We break down Jarrett Culver’s fit to Phoenix, why Grant Williams could be on the board at pick 32, why the NBA draft doesn’t have as many trades as the NFL draft, Best Player Available versus drafting for fit, and more.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 5/27/19: Stock watch for six Suns free agent targets in the NBA Playoffs May 27, 2019

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We look at six options Phoenix could prioritize once July 1 arrives and how their playoff performances could dictate the market.

Ricky Rubio is a savvy facilitator. Terry Rozier is an upside play. Darren Collison has all the ingredients to be a solid floor general. What’s the price going to be for all three, and how would they fit alongside Devin Booker in the Suns’ backcourt?

Thaddeus Young, Nikola Mirotic and Al-Farouq Aminu top the list for power forward targets. All three would be solid and help Deandre Ayton out tremendously. Can the Suns get any of them on the cheap?

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LOCKED ON SUNS 5/24/19: Gauging likelihood of trades for Lowry, Gordon, Love May 24, 2019

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We look forward to the draft by profiling three players who could be on the Suns’ short list the night of the NBA Draft next month.

Kyle Lowry has shown his intangible value during these playoffs and is rounding into an even better playmaker as his career moves along. He might be the top Suns trade target at point guard.

Aaron Gordon has a very tradable contract and fits a position of need at power forward. But is he the right player to pair with Mikal Bridges and Deandre Ayton?

Kevin Love is the forgotten man with an enormous contract and an aging skill set. But he has a relationship with James Jones and fits nicely on offense with Ayton.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 5/22/19: AD sweepstakes, Monty Williams hiring and the 2019 playoffs with Michael Pina of SB Nation - LOCKED ON SUNS 5/22/2019 May 22, 2019

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Michael Pina joins the show to discuss why he thinks an Anthony Davis trade is realistic for Phoenix, how he would approach the sixth pick in the draft, and more.

We rank Deandre Ayton among trade chips in the AD sweepstakes, why Michael would not have moved on from Igor Kokoskov, and how the Suns can learn from the big men in this year’s NBA playoffs.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 5/21/19: BONUS! Monty Williams is introduced May 22, 2019

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We dispatch from the pavilion at Talking Stick Resort Arena to give our instant reactions to Monty Williams’ introductory press conference.

After coaching through to Game Seven of the second round of the NBA playoffs, Williams provided insight into what stood out about the Suns, how well he gets along with general manager James Jones, and what the team will look like on the court under his leadership.

Check out our reactions if you missed the press conference or want some analysis of what Williams’ words mean for the franchise.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 5/20/19: Six options for the Suns at No. 6 with Ross Homan of The Stepien May 21, 2019

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We are joined by Ross Homan of The Stepien to break down two players from each position group that the Suns could consider with the sixth pick in the 2019 NBA Draft.

Starting with wings Jarrett Culver and Cam Reddish, we go deep on these guys. Next are big men Brandon Clarke and De’Andre Hunter, followed by guards Darius Garland and Coby White.

Hear from Ross on why he’s so high on Culver, especially with the Suns, and some names he would consider at No. 32 for Phoenix.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 5/17/19: Recapping the NBA Draft Combine from Chicago May 18, 2019

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We discuss the latest on Jarrett Culver, Brandon Clarke, Coby White, Darius Garland and all the Suns’ options at No. 6.

Then, we wade into the rumor mill with speculation from Ramona Shelburne of ESPN and Michael Pina of SB Nation regarding the Suns’ potential as a fit for the likes of Kyrie Irving or Anthony Davis this summer.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 5/15/19: Zion would have looked great in purple and orange May 15, 2019

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On today’s episode, we talk our way through what just happened to the Phoenix Suns. After winning only 19 games this season, they unfortunately now don’t even have a top-5 selection falling to No. 6 overall. This had the highest probability of happening, but this scenario puts Phoenix in a predicament.

If the Suns stay where they are, there are five prospects who we believe check boxes: Jarrett Culver, Darius Garland, De’Andre Hunter, Brandon Clarke, and Coby White. Would drafting either of these players be enough to sell to a fan base looking for immediate improvement?

Also, how will this impact possible trades? If they stayed at No. 3, the value would have been more than it is now because of RJ Barrett. All of the sudden, Phoenix is picking in the third or fourth tier of prospects.

Two teams to keep an eye on with draft day wheeling-and-dealing involving the Suns’ selection: Memphis (Mike Conley) and Orlando (Aaron Gordon).

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