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LOCKED ON SUNS 2/2/18: Recapping the Suns' win over Dallas + preview of Jazz matchup Feb 02, 2018

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On today’s episode of Locked On Suns, Evan and Brendon recap the Suns’ 102-88 win over Dallas in primetime Wednesday. Then, we looked ahead to what we predict will be a fun battle against Utah.

During our recap, we discussed Josh Jackson’s continued strong play, an update on Devin Booker at point guard, and possible trade scenarios involving Aaron Gordon.

According to Michael Scotto of The Athletic, Orlando is quietly gauging Gordon’s trade value.

Do the co-hosts believe Gordon is the right piece long-term in Phoenix? Would they even give him a max contract? We looked towards possible scenarios, but Orlando will be asking a heavy price before he hits restricted free agency this summer.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 1/30/18: Grizzlies recap, Avery Bradley/Blake Griffin news, mock draft Jan 30, 2018

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The Suns lost, predictably, to the Grizzlies on Monday night, 120-109. Brendon and Evan touch on why it was more of the same for the Suns in Memphis, minus Devin Booker and Marquese Chriss. We also break down another 20-point performance for Josh Jackson.

We also discussed two NBA breaking news pieces concerning from yesterday and how they relate to the Suns’ team-building pursuits. First, John Gambadoro’s report that the Suns will target Avery Bradley in free agency this summer. Also, what Blake Griffin being traded to Detroit means for the Suns.

Finally, ahead of Evan’s first mock draft for Bright Side, we mocked the lottery, including the Suns pick at No. 3 overall.

This is a must-listen if you want all the latest on the Suns and draft prospects Phoenix could select this summer.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 1/28/18: Ryan McDonough plans to move #TheTimeline forward Jan 29, 2018

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On today’s episode of Locked On Suns, Evan and Brendon spent the first half talking about Phoenix’s loss in Houston.

We touched on not only Devin Booker’s first career 30 point, 10 assist game but covered it from all angles related to the main core pieces of #TheTimeline.

Over the second portion of this podcast, we discussed Scott Bordow’s exclusive interview with Suns general manager Ryan McDonough. With the emergences of Booker and T.J. Warren, McDonough believes it’s time to be more aggressive this summer compared to previous seasons.

The co-hosts chatted on a multitude of topics, including how Warren and Josh Jackson will fit long-term alongside how Phoenix can shed contracts for cap space. Keep an eye on Tyson Chandler, Jared Dudley, and Troy Daniels over the next few weeks if they want to exceed over $45 million in room this summer.

How should the Suns not only attack this year’s trade deadline but the summer and moving forward?

It’s safe to say we are finally approaching McDonough’s all-in move.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 1/27/18: Suns face a turning point in their season Jan 27, 2018

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The Suns lost again last night, but these days that’s just not newsworthy enough to be the focal point of a Locked On discussion.

After briefly swinging through the reasons for a 107-85 loss at home to the Knicks on Friday night, Brendon and Evan discuss the bigger news of the evening: Devin Booker becoming the starting point guard. He struggled in his debut in that role, scoring just 12 points on 12 shots. But what can that lineup change do for the team going forward?

(Yes we touched on the Kanter-Dudley Twitter beef.)

Finally, the co-hosts break down a fabulous Saturday of college basketball, including the Collin Sexton-Trae Young battle and big games for Mohamed Bamba and Marvin Bagley. How are the point guard and big man classes looking for the 2018 draft?

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LOCKED ON SUNS 1/25/18: The Fan Panel Jan 26, 2018

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On today’s episode, Brendon and Evan were joined by Kris and Max, two Suns fans they know from Twitter, about several different topics.

First, they touched oh-so-briefly on tonight’s blowout at the hands of the Indiana Pacers, a loss not worth discussing much at all. Indiana did exactly what they did in Phoenix two weeks ago, dissecting the Suns’ perimeter defense on their way to a huge win.

Next, Brendon and Evan traded off questions about the team’s future, allowing Kris and Max to step into GM Ryan McDonough’s shoes for a few decisions about the team’s future. Who is the best building block for the team moving forward -- Dragan Bender? Marquese Chriss? Josh Jackson?

Is Devin Booker’s real co-pilot available in the 2018 draft, and if so who is it? All four weighed in.

Note: I want to point audio was a little shaky at some points, especially with Max, due to poor WiFi connection on Google Hangouts. Apologies for the cut-outs for mere seconds at points a few times in advance, but it settled down after first few minutes.

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LOCKED ON SUNS 1/22/18: Turnovers plague the Suns once again in loss to Bucks Jan 22, 2018

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On today's episode of Locked On Suns, Evan and Brendon recap the Suns' 109-105 loss in Milwaukee. After firing Jason Kidd a few hours before tip, the Bucks were able to pull it out but not without Phoenix being bitten by the turnover bug yet again.

Through the first of the episode, we discussed our biggest takeaways for the Suns. This led to the point guard discussion and Tyler Ulis' poor play of late, seeing him attempt 0 shots and Isaiah Canaan takes the majority of second-half minutes.

With the increasing likelihood we see Brandon Knight next year, what's that about to look like next to Devin Booker? We tried to make sense of the point guard situation, which we believe heavily relies on how the ping pong balls play out in May.

Also, we brought up Adrian Wojnarowski's report of rumored friction between Kawhi Leonard and the Spurs. How does this relate to the Suns? Is it something to monitor moving forward if you're general manager Ryan McDonough?

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LOCKED ON SUNS 1/20/18: Suns pull off an all-around team win in Denver Jan 20, 2018

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On today's episode of Locked On Suns, Evan and Brendon recap Phoenix’s 108-100 victory over the Nuggets.

We touched on Devin Booker, T.J. Warren, Josh Jackson, and the current point guard situation for them. Should Point Book just continue to blossom with Canaan and Ulis primarily off-ball?

Since Booker returned to the lineup, he has five instances of 30-5-5 games already. That leads the NBA, with Russell Westbrook right behind him with four.

also, we quickly previewed the upcoming contest against Milwaukee. Without Giannis Antetokounmpo once again, can the Suns steal another one on the road?

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LOCKED ON SUNS 1/19/18: With Kemba Walker placed on the trading block, should the Suns pursue? Jan 19, 2018

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On today’s episode of Locked On Suns, Evan and Brendon discuss ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski’s report of Kemba Walker being officially placed on the trade block. With the Hornets looking to shed cap space while pressing the full-scale rebuild button, Walker plans to be their main piece in whoever helps reshuffle their roster.

For the first 25 minutes, we brought up a lot of angles from a Phoenix perspective. Outside of the Knicks, Pacers, and Clippers, we believe Phoenix is definitely in the running for Walker if they so desire.

First, what would the Suns have to give up? We discussed what value we believe Walker has league-wide, as well as what could intrigue Charlotte. Also, we brought up the inevitable question: Marquese Chriss or Dragan Bender? Who would you rather keep if one has to be shipped away sometime soon?

General manager Ryan McDonough will have a tough decision to make. Keep with the plan of possibly acquiring another top-five pick or trade for Walker and bring Booker some immediate help?

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LOCKED ON SUNS 1/15/18: Recapping the Suns' Bright Side Night defeat + James Jones' exclusive interview Jan 15, 2018

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On today's episode of Locked On Suns, Evan and Brendon recap the Suns' 120-97 loss to the Pacers on Bright Side Night.

By the way, thanks to everyone donating. We sent 2,100 underprivileged children to their first NBA game, so that's awesome!

We gave our takeaways from Sunday's matchup (hello, Josh Jackson!), but also spent the last 30 or so minutes of the podcast discussing our chat with Vice President of Basketball Operations James Jones.

He was surprisingly open about a lot of current situations, so we gave our thoughts on that. Jones touched on the draft, Booker at PG, future team building ideas, and plenty more.

Also, we looked ahead for the Suns as they begin a tough stretch up until the end of January. How will it go for the league's youngest rotation?

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LOCKED ON SUNS 1/13/18: Phoenix falls to Houston 112-95 Jan 13, 2018

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On today's episode of Locked On Suns, Evan and Brendon recap the Suns' 17-point loss to Houston on Friday. For the second consecutive time, the Suns have been blown out by the Rockets on national television.

We discussed the point guard situation for the Suns. With Isaiah Canaan returning Sunday, how should Jay Triano divvy out the minutes? Will Point Book be expanded upon with less Tyler Ulis? There are some ideas we thought of.

Also, we looked at the overall construction of Houston. The Suns not only are one step away, but multiple, including developmental jumps from Marquese Chriss, Dragan Bender, and Josh Jackson as Brendon pointed out.

Finally, we looked at the monstrous performances from Trae Young, Marvin Bagley III, and Deandre Ayton on Saturday. (Hint: This draft class is turning out to be rather important for the Suns' future.) In the end, we played a hypothetical scenario, too. If Luka Doncic and Ayton are the first two off the board and Phoenix lands at No. 3, who do they select? Young? Bagley? Bamba?

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