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LOCKED ON SUNS 9/5/18: Mock trade negotiation with Wes Goldberg of Locked On Heat Sep 05, 2018

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On today’s episode, Evan and Wes Goldberg, co-host of Locked On Heat, debate back-and-forth about what it will take for another Goran Dragic trade.

Before we went into mock negotiations, Wes and I discussed Miami’s future and where they go from here. Also, what does the immediate future look like for former Sun Derrick Jones Jr.?

During trade conversations, Miami was interested in either a star quality player or immediate cap relief for Dragic to help entice max-caliber free agents soon. Were the Suns able to pull off another surprising trade or was the asking price too high?

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LOCKED ON SUNS 9/3/18: Mock trade negotiation with Chris Manning of Locked On Cavs Sep 03, 2018

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On today’s episode, we bring on Locked On Cavaliers host Chris Manning to debate our way through negotiations for George Hill to be the replacement Suns point guard.

The Suns’ goals are likely to get off of T.J. Warren’s salary long-term and create more minutes in the wing rotation, while Cleveland is looking for young talent.

The eventual deal includes a coveted 2018 rookie and an interesting young Cavs prospect on top of the primary pieces on each side.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 8/31/18: Making sense of the Phoenix-Houston trade with Dave King Aug 31, 2018

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On today’s episode, Bright Side of the Sun managing editor Dave King swings through to give his analysis of Thursday’s four-player deal between the Suns and Rockets.

We hit a lot in this short episode:First reactions after initial Woj BombWhat comes next? Who are potential point guard targets?Impact on T.J. Warren and Dragan BenderHow does the rotation shake out? Does Ryan Anderson really start?What trading Chriss says about Ryan McDonough’s rebuildAny chance Phoenix can trade for a big name like Damian Lillard?

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LOCKED ON SUNS 8/30/18: Suns trade Marquese Chriss and Brandon Knight to Houston Aug 30, 2018

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On today’s episode, we quickly recap what became an eventful Thursday night for the Phoenix Suns, as the team traded third-year big Marquese Chriss and presumed starting point guard Brandon Knight to the Rockets in a surprise deal.

Chriss’ departure effectively seals Dragan Bender’s fate in Phoenix as the chosen son of the 2016 draft, while Knight moves on to Houston and leaves a Devin Booker-sized hole at the point guard spot.

We hit the deal from every angle — does Booker really start at the one? Is Melton the best player in the deal? What types of lineups are now possible with all of this young wing talent?

You won’t want to miss our giddy initial thoughts to this wild deal.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 8/29/18: All of the biggest Suns questions with 7SOL's Max McCauley Aug 29, 2018

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On today’s episode, we bring on Max McCauley of the Seven Seconds or Less podcast to talk about what the Suns’ roster should look like around Devin Booker and how Max would approach the 2018-19 NBA season.

We talk about:Is Booker better-suited to play on or off the ball moving forward? What kind of player is an ideal backcourt partner?Decision time on Dragan Bender and Marquese Chriss.How the wing rotation shakes out, who starts at small forward, and whether Josh Jackson or Mikal Bridges is the priority long-term.The Suns’ focus on the draft versus improvement in 2019.And finally, Max puts on the general manager hat and maneuvers through the next full calendar year for the Suns.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 8/27/18: What Arizona Republic columnist Greg Moore is watching for this season Aug 27, 2018

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On today’s episode, we talk to Arizona Republic columnist about everything behind the scenes for the 2018-19 Phoenix Suns season.

Topics discussed:Taking stock of Ryan McDonough’s tenure nearing the halfway point of his contract extensionWhat James Jones brings to the Suns’ organization behind the scenesWhy winning will change how Devin Booker’s critics view his careerWhether Josh Jackson can be the third core piece for this teamWhat James Jones told Greg that led him to believe Deandre Ayton was the right pick at No. 1 overallWhy Igor Kokoskov’s passion for basketball and leadership make him such a great candidate to own the team and help the Suns improve

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LOCKED ON SUNS 8/24/18: Positional Preview Part Three - The Bigs Aug 24, 2018

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On today’s episode, we break down the Suns’ frontcourt depth chart, from Deandre Ayton down to Tyson Chandler.

With fourth-year option decisions looming, the competition between Marquese Chriss and Dragan Bender for a future with the Suns is the primary storyline for this group.

Aside from that, newcomer Richaun Holmes represents an interesting developmental project for the Suns. Could playing under Igor Kokoskov help him?

Finally, Tyson Chandler looks like one of the surest buyout candidates in the league heading into what could be his final NBA season.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 8/22/18: Position Preview Part Two - The Wings Aug 22, 2018

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On today’s episode, we break down the wing position on the Suns’ roster, which features three new additions and two guys with a lot riding on the 2018-19 season.

Mikal Bridges could be one of the most impressive rookies in this class if all breaks right for him this year, but he has three guys ahead of him in his fight for playing time.

Trevor Ariza is the newest addition to this team, but will face a different set of challenges playing with this young roster compared with his last few seasons in Houston.

Finally, T.J. Warren and Josh Jackson need to figure out how to stay on the court together and expand their offensive packages if they want to be a part of this team moving forward.

(We also talked about George King a little.)

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LOCKED ON SUNS 8/20/18: Positional Preview Part One - The Guards Aug 20, 2018

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On today’s episode, we begin our Positional Preview series, beginning with the guard rotation.

What can we expect from Elie Okobo as a rookie backing up Brandon Knight? Could his quick development eliminate the Suns’ desire to trade for a star point guard?

How do the Suns handle the backup two-guard slot? Will it be a matter of the young wings on their roster sliding up a position, or will someone like Davon Reed get consistent time as a pure backup for Devin Booker?

Finally, who is the odd man out in this bloated group?

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LOCKED ON SUNS 8/18/18: What awards could Suns players be in line for this season? Aug 18, 2018

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On today’s episode, we discuss which NBA awards the Suns could realistically be in contention for following the 2018-19 season.

We consider:Who would Devin Booker have to leapfrog to be an All-NBA guard?Can Deandre Ayton put up big enough numbers to fend off Marvin Bagley III or Luka Doncic for Rookie of the Year?Where does Mikal Bridges fall when contemplating this year’s rookie class? Could he make an All-Rookie team?Is there any chance TJ Warren accepts the sixth man role and plays well enough to get Sixth Man of the Year consideration?How good do the Suns have to be for Igor Kokoskov to earn Coach of the Year votes?

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