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LOCKED ON SUNS 5/13/19: Monty Williams analysis plus final lottery thoughts with Mason Ginsberg of Bourbon Street Shots May 14, 2019

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On today’s episode, we run through all the interesting connections taking place between the Phoenix Suns and New Orleans Pelicans with special guest Mason Ginsberg of Bourbon Street Shots.

What type of coach are the Suns getting in Monty Williams? Ginsberg remembers the days in New Orleans, plus suggests why he will be a vastly different coach this time around. Also, how was Jeff Bower’s tenure in the Bayou?

We also go over David Griffin poaching longtime Suns head trainer Aaron Nelson. What does it mean for the Pelicans franchise to finally have stability with Griffin?

Finally, our final predictions and thoughts less than 24 hours before the NBA Draft Lottery. Will Zion Williamson end up in Phoenix, New Orleans, or elsewhere? We shall find out soon enough.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 5/10/19: How to build a winning culture with Wes Goldberg of Locked On Heat May 11, 2019

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On today’s episode, we go in-depth on what exactly it takes to rebuild a culture from the ground up. What does it take to go from a losing environment to one that is conducive to winning?

Wes Goldberg, co-host of Locked On Heat, knows plenty about this after watching Suns GM James Jones and other veterans remake Miami’s image to what has continued throughout the last decade.

Jones is already working on remaking the Suns’ environment to his liking. Multiple changes to floor zero and the front office have happened over the last few weeks, including firing Igor Kokoskov for Monty Williams.

How long will it take for Jones to overhaul Phoenix’s image and on-court production behind a newfound culture of success? The answer honestly may surprise you.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 5/8/19: In-studio with azcentral's Greg Moore and Dana Scott on the Suns' offseason May 08, 2019

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We hop back on camera with the azcentral sports team to break down the hiring of Monty Williams, what it means for the Suns’ reputation around the league, and how the draft will impact the Suns’ future.

Columnist Greg Moore and spors reporter Dana Scott join to give their perspective on the relationship between Williams and Kevin Durant as well as who they would target if the Suns were to fall out of the top two in the NBA Draft or trade back.

Check out the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfJYvvtTi8Q

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LOCKED ON SUNS 5/6/19: Everything you need to know about Ja Morant with Murray State beat writer Ed Marlowe May 06, 2019

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We are joined by beat writer Edward Marlowe discuss Ja Morant’s growth from freshman to sophomore year as well as the qualities that helped him lead the Racers to the second round of the NCAA tournament.

Marlowe discusses how Morant was able to change his game to help Murray State win in different ways throughout the season, and why he believes the Suns are the best landing spot for Morant.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 5/3/19: David Nash of the 7SOL pod joins to react to the Suns hiring Monty Williams May 04, 2019

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We already had David scheduled before the Monty Williams news broke, but who better to sit in on our reaction show than the preeminent Igor Kokoskov Stan? We break down how the Suns landed Williams and what it means big-picture.

How will the on-court product look? What are the differences between Kokoksov and Williams? Is this a sign that Robert Sarver is taking a step back?

All that before a quick look at how this move affects the rest of the offseason.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 5/1/19: Aaron Nelson is out as James Jones puts his mark on the Suns May 02, 2019

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We discuss the latest news on the Suns’ staff, most notably the departure of head trainer Aaron Nelson, who is heading to the Pelicans.

In addition, the Suns hired analytics and development assistant Riccardo Fois from Gonzaga, potentially to replace Jake Loos, who headed the analytics and tech department in Phoenix until this summer. The Suns also are partnering with Steward Health Care and the EXOS training center as they transition away from Nelson’s staff.

Does all of this show a franchise shaping into Jones’ vision or more of the same constant resetting in Phoenix?

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LOCKED ON SUNS 4/29/19: The latest news on the Suns' coaching search Apr 29, 2019

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We sift through the latest news on the Suns’ coaching search, including the team flying to Philadelphia and Portland this weekend to interview Monty Williams, David Vanterpool and Nate Tibbets.

We discuss what might be going through Williams’ mind as he waits to choose between the Suns and Lakers jobs, as well as the impact of Gregg Popovich’s mentorship on the process. The Suns and Lakers both reportedly did not make offers to Williams over the weekend — why?

Finally, thoughts on the Portland assistants and what comes next in the Suns’ search.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 4/26/19: Ranking the NBA coaching vacancies Apr 26, 2019

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We look ahead over the coming weeks to power rank the open head coach positions around the NBA. As Robert Sarver loves to say, there are only 30 of these jobs, but where do the Suns actually sit among the other teams looking for a head coach?

We contrast Phoenix’s roster, ownership and market with Chicago, Washington, Sacramento, Memphis, Cleveland and the Lakers.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 4/24/19: The Igor aftermath with Gerald Bourguet of Hoops Habit Apr 25, 2019

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We are joined by Gerald Bourguet of Hoops Habit to react to the Wednesday morning press conference appearance by James Jones explaining his decision to fire Igor Kokoskov.

Jones touched on the big-picture reasons for the divorce in addition to what he wants from the next coach. He also discussed his relationship with Robert Sarver and what Suns fans can expect to come out of Jeff Bower’s role in the organization.

Does this change anything or is it more of the same for the Suns? Gerald joins to discuss.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 4/22/19: Emergency reaction to the firing of Igor Kokoskov Apr 23, 2019

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We intended to bring on Kellan Olson of Arizona Sports to discuss the biggest questions of the offseason but had to pivot as news broke during recording that the Suns had moved on from Igor Kokoskov.

We break down how and why it came to this and whether this is another signal of instability or somehow part of a bigger plan. With Monty Williams reportedly the frontrunner, we ponder whether new front office executive Jeff Bower, who hired Williams to his first head-coaching position, played a role in the decision.

Take this journey along with us.

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