Locked On Suns - Daily Podcast On The Phoenix Suns

Latest Episodes:

Why the Phoenix Suns stood pat at the trade deadline and how they stack up in the NBA with Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic Apr 01, 2021

Show notes

Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic and azcentral sports joins the show to examine why the Phoenix Suns did not make a major move at the NBA trade deadline, what needs to happen for them to be at their best during the stretch run, and why the relationship between James Jones and Monty Williams works so well.

Follow on Twitter: @LockedOnPHXSuns, @BrendonKleen14, @DuaneRankin

Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!

Built Bar

Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.

BetOnline AG

There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Postgame Pod: It's time to stop calling these ugly wins for the Phoenix Suns and start appreciating them Mar 30, 2021

Show notes

The Phoenix Suns took down the Hawks, 117-110 on Tuesday night after some more late-game chaos, but don't call these wins ugly anymore. Between Monty Williams' adjustments and surprising late-game plays from everyone from Mikal Bridges to Deandre Ayton to Jae Crowder, a win is a win, and there are lessons to be learned. Hear what those lessons are and how the Suns' bench bounced back at home in this episode.

Follow on Twitter: @LockedOnPHXSuns, @BrendonKleen14

Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!

Built Bar

Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.

BetOnline AG

There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should James Jones be the NBA Executive of the Year? Mar 30, 2021

Show notes

As the Phoenix Suns approach their 2019-20 win total just over halfway through this season, it's time to evaluate the candidacy of James Jones as the NBA Executive of the Year. First, a look at how this Suns roster was built, then a closer examination of Jones' roster building philosophy, then a ranking of the NBA's leading executives in 2021, including why Sean Marks in Brooklyn is such a tough competitor for the award.

Follow on Twitter: @LockedOnPHXSuns, @BrendonKleen14

Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!

Built Bar

Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.

BetOnline AG

There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mondays with Zona: Phoenix Suns learning to close out games on the road, plus lingering NBA trade deadline thoughts Mar 29, 2021

Show notes

Brandon Duenas of Bright Side of the Sun and Zona Hoops joins the show as he does every Monday to discuss two Phoenix Suns wins to close out a four-game East Coast swing, including how Mikal Bridges and Torrey Craig could become the energy players the Suns need in those moments. Then, another edition of NCAA tournament stock watch, including another look at two Baylor guards who could be on the Suns' radar. To close, a snippet of our Locker Room conversation from last week on the Suns' clutch strategy and trade deadline options.

Follow on Twitter: @LockedOnPHXSuns, @BrendonKleen14, @AZSportsZone

Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!

Built Bar

Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.

BetOnline AG

There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.

Rock Auto

Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A LaMarcus Aldridge prediction plus how the NBA trade deadline affects the Phoenix Suns Mar 25, 2021

Show notes

After a quiet NBA trade deadline day for the Phoenix Suns, it's time to talk about how the Western Conference stacks up moving forward. Plus, why the Suns did not get involved on Aaron Gordon, JaVale McGee or others, and to close, a breakdown of how the Suns could clear an extra roster spot and who they could look at, from LaMarcus Aldridge to Austin Rivers.

Follow on Twitter: @LockedOnPHXSuns, @BrendonKleen14

Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!

Built Bar

Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.

BetOnline AG

There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Postgame Pod: Back to back bites Phoenix Suns as they drop close game to Magic Mar 25, 2021

Show notes

On the eve of the NBA trade deadline, the Phoenix Suns dropped a game to the heavily rumored Orlando Magic, who were led by All-Star Nikola Vucevic. Listen for how Mikal Bridges' missed corner three was the nail in the coffin for the Suns and how the Suns giving the Magic the matchups they wanted doomed them.

Follow on Twitter: @LockedOnPHXSuns, @BrendonKleen14

Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!

Built Bar

Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.

BetOnline AG

There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.

Rock Auto

Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Postgame Pod: Phoenix Suns start road trip off right, take down Heat behind huge Deandre Ayton night Mar 23, 2021

Show notes

Deandre Ayton led the way with a monster two-way night against the Miami Heat as the Phoenix Suns won the first of their four road games, 110-100. Listen for how the cheesing Suns put the finishing touches on the victory in the fourth quarter, as well as who Chris Paul added to his hit list tonight from Miami. Plus, thoughts on Torrey Craig's night and what's up with Dario Saric.

Follow on Twitter: @LockedOnPHXSuns, @BrendonKleen14

Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!

Built Bar

Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.

BetOnline AG

There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.

Paramount+

Visit ParamountPlus.com before March 31st to receive a 1-month free trial of Paramount+!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should the Phoenix Suns trade for Aaron Gordon plus an NBA trade deadline mailbag Mar 23, 2021

Show notes

Aaron Gordon is on the block, so it's time to investigate whether the Phoenix Suns would be smart to pursue him in a trade. Is the price of two first-rounders worth it? Is giving up Jae Crowder worth it? Or does Gordon potentially re-upping with the Suns make all that OK? To close the show, your mailbag questions are answered on buyout targets, Jalen Smith's future, and more.

Follow on Twitter: @LockedOnPHXSuns, @BrendonKleen14

Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!

Built Bar

Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.

BetOnline AG

There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.

Rock Auto

Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mondays with Zona: Chris Paul's impact on the Phoenix Suns plus NCAA Tournament stock up/down Mar 22, 2021

Show notes

Brandon Duenas of Bright Side of the Sun and Zona Hoops joins the show as he does every Monday to discuss Chris Paul hitting the 10,000 career assist mark and what he has meant to the Phoenix Suns. Then, we discuss whose stock is up (Jared Butler) and whose is down (Ayo Dosunmu) after the first round and a half of the NCAA Tournament.

Follow on Twitter: @LockedOnPHXSuns, @BrendonKleen14, @AZSportsZone

Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!

Built Bar

Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.

BetOnline AG

There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.

BlueChew

Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code LOCKEDON at bluechew.com at checkout--just pay $5 shipping.

Theragun

Go to Theragun.com/lockedon RIGHT NOW and get your Gen 4 Theragun TODAY.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Postgame Pod: Monty Williams takes the blame as the Phoenix Suns fall to bottom-dwelling Wolves Mar 18, 2021

Show notes

Brendon goes solo to recap the Phoenix Suns' 123-119 loss to Minnesota, which came despite Devin Booker's efficient 35 points. Hear from Monty Williams and Mikal Bridges about what went wrong and how they will fix it for tomorrow's rematch, plus a breakdown of how Minnesota stole the game in the fourth quarter.

Follow on Twitter: @LockedOnPHXSuns, @BrendonKleen14

Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!

Built Bar

Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.

BetOnline AG

There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices