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LOCKED ON SUNS 4/6/18: Jackson Hoy of The Stepien joins us for another draft chat Apr 06, 2018

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On today’s episode, we were joined by Jackson Hoy of The Stepien, who broke down why Luka Doncic should be the Suns’ target at No. 1 and who fans might be over-looking with the Miami and Milwaukee picks.

We discussed options at the top if the Suns miss on Doncic, including Jaren Jackson Jr., Marvin Bagley III, and Deandre Ayton. Hoy gave some perspective about why he has Ayton lower than the consensus top two found on other draft sites, as well as why he believes Jackson is too good to fail at the NBA level.

Looking at the middle of the draft, we touched on players such as Jontay Porter and Zhaire Smith, whose versatility would add to the Suns’ abundant flexibility and unlock even more interesting options for the team’s next coach.

Finally, we got Hoy’s perspective on the Suns’ core, where he believes they should go from here, and how important the next coach is for this young team.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 4/5/18: Mailbag + LOS Lottery Mock Draft 2.0 Apr 05, 2018

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On today’s episode, it was Evan going solo as he ran through your latest mailbag questions. Also, he did a quick spin through tankathon.com and relayed the results with how he would do picks 1-14.

Did the Suns land at No. 1? How about the possibility of moving up or packaging their mid-first picks for an immediate contributor elsewhere?

All these questions are answered for you, including whether he believes Deandre Ayton or Luka Doncic sits atop their draft board.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 4/4/18: Win over Kings snaps losing streak, plus Kawhi Leonard news Apr 04, 2018

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On today’s episode, we went in depth on the four standouts from the Suns’ 97-94 victory over the Kings before diving into ESPN’s latest report on the Spurs relationship with Kawhi Leonard.

Have Danuel House Jr. and Alex Len done enough this season to earn new contracts going into next season? If they were to leave Phoenix, what makes sense in terms of money and fit for each player?

Despite being used in a role that over-extends him with Devin Booker and T.J. Warren battling injury, Josh Jackson continues to show progress as a scorer and play-maker. What can we glean from his final month?

Finally, how important is it that teams are now circling the Spurs regarding Leonard’s availability, as ESPN reported Tuesday? We looked at how the Suns stack up compared with other franchises in terms of asset packages they could offer in a potential Leonard trade.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 4/2/18: The youth is starting to change Apr 02, 2018

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On today’s episode, we quickly broke down some of the bigger takeaways from the Suns’ loss to Golden State on Sunday evening, 117-107.

In a game where the Warriors coasted through the first half before breathing fire onto the Suns’ young roster for 12 third-quarter minutes, the visiting team showed signs of progress we’ve desperately wanted to see over the last two months. Aside from Danuel House Jr.’s massive unassisted alley-oop over Nick Young, we also saw strong performances out of Shaquille Harrison, Marquese Chriss, and Dragan Bender.

Finally, an update on Josh Jackson’s performance as a primary creator, especially his ability to avoid turnovers and make positive plays. Do his signs of progress over the past two weeks help the Suns feel more comfortable taking a big man at the top of this year’s draft?

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LOCKED ON SUNS 3/31/18: Debating Luka Doncic vs. Deandre Ayton Mar 31, 2018

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On today’s episode of Locked On Suns, Evan and Brendon finally put on the debate gloves for this one.

Who is the better prospect for the Suns at the top of the draft? Is it Luka Doncic or Deandre Ayton who is the prize in general manager Ryan McDonough’s eye?

We took deep dives on not only Doncic and Ayton but answered your mailbag questions throughout in this 45-minute episode. Enjoy!

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LOCKED ON SUNS 3/30/18: Discussing the Suns' first entertaining game in two months, a loss to the Rockets Mar 30, 2018

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On today’s episode, we had our first competitive game in a while to break down. The Suns’ 104-103 loss to Houston came down to the final minute, in which James Harden, Josh Jackson, and Gerald Green traded buckets before Green ultimately won the game for the Rockets.

What a beautiful, perfect tanking loss.

Jackson and Tyler Ulis both continued to play well without Devin Booker and T.J. Warren, while Dragan Bender was benched in the first half and struggled with aggressiveness on offense once again.

Off the bench, young guys like Danuel House Jr. and Alec Peters got their first real shot in a while, with each playing over 20 minutes and providing a spark. It looks like Alan Williams has infused that unit with energy since returning on Monday.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 3/29/18: Suns youngsters look more competitive against Clippers Mar 29, 2018

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On today’s episode, we recapped the Suns’ 111-99 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, in which strong performances at the guard spot helped make it a more competitive and entertaining game than we’ve become used to.

Before that, we started the show with another update on the tank standings after another Grizzlies victory last night, which puts the Suns three losses ahead of both Memphis and Atlanta for the top lottery spot and a guaranteed top-three pick.

Tyler Ulis and Shaquille Harrison continue their strong play, and though it hasn’t been enough to lift the Suns without their two best scorers, it may have earned them consideration for a roster spot next season.

Josh Jackson continues to earn more ball-handling responsibility for the Suns this year, though his jump shot continues to be a concern, especially based on the awkward new catch-and-shoot form he’s shown recently. Does his development change how the Suns should build the roster going forward?

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LOCKED ON SUNS 3/27/18: Loss to Boston shows developmental strides of Suns' youngsters Mar 27, 2018

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On today’s episode, we looked at the Suns’ 102-94 loss to the Celtics through the prism of the summer of 2018 and beyond for this rebuilding team.

The game was another glaring microcosm of the differences between Dragan Bender and Marquese Chriss, as well as Elfrid Payton’s worst game in Phoenix. It appears change is coming in the frontcourt and backcourt for one or more of those three.

In addition, for a game in which Alan Williams was making his return from injury, it was Tyler Ulis who suddenly looked spry and had his best game of the season, saying after the game that it is his own health that has made the biggest difference lately.

We end the podcast by looking at who might be on the roster next season, especially with a top-3 pick nearly locked up after another Grizzlies victory last night. T.J. Warren might not be as much of a lock as it seems based on his price tag and scoring production.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 3/25/18: Orlando and Cleveland losses reignite Chriss-Bender debate Mar 25, 2018

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On today’s episode, we recapped the Suns’ two most recent games, both losses, to the Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers.

For about half the episode, we dove back into a debate we thought had passed: Whether the Suns should prioritize Dragan Bender or Marquese Chriss this offseason. If one were to move, who would we rather see go?

We also looked at how Josh Jackson has looked as the team’s primary initiator with T.J. Warren and Devin Booker out during this back-to-back. How has he looked compared with Elfrid Payton?

Finally, another look at the coaching search after an interesting Elite Eight battle between Jay Wright and Chris Beard earlier today. Does Beard make sense as a second-tier candidate for the Suns’ job?

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LOCKED ON SUNS 3/22/18: Previewing the Sweet 16 draft prospects Mar 22, 2018

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On today’s episode, in anticipation of the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight this weekend, we broke down all the first-round prospects to watch as the Suns mull their options with likely three first-round picks this June.

Marvin Bagley III and Wendell Carter Jr. at Duke have cemented themselves in the top 10, but which fits better in Phoenix? Which is a better overall prospect? How does Mikal Bridges fit into the mix at the end of the top 10, and can he do anything this weekend to raise his stock?

Additionally, Zhaire Smith and Texas Tech play Purdue tomorrow night, and Smith has an opportunity to vault even higher into the first-round after nearly posting a triple-double in the second round against Florida.

Which of these guys would you trade up for?

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