We've got a special guest on today's show at 3 PM!
Nigel Hayes-Davis will be in studio to talk about his game, his journey to the Suns and plenty more!
We've got a special guest on today's show at 3 PM!
Nigel Hayes-Davis will be in studio to talk about his game, his journey to the Suns and plenty more!
"Heβs like a fairy tale from a college coachβs perspective, sometimes you wonder if heβs real."
After speaking with Appalachian State coach Dustin Kerns, I took a look at CJ Huntley's game and what Suns fans can expect from him on a two-way contract:
Grades for offseason moves before we even see these guys play for their new teams always strike me as silly. With that being said, I tried to let the dust completely settle before grading every move Suns GM Brian Gregory made this summer:
In a letter obtained by @phnxsports.bsky.social, the Suns are rejecting buyout demands from 2 limited partners, which come as the franchise's valuation has soared past $6 billion:
I'm sure everyone wants to forget about last season, but even with a new roster, there are still some lessons the Suns should take with them into next year. Here are 7 things Jordan Ott can learn from his predecessor's mistakes:
βThrew a little lollipop over the plateβ π
Collin Gillespie and Oso Ighodaro threw out the first pitch at last nightβs D-Backs game!
Gotta love Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro π
Collin Gillespie was excited about re-signing with the Suns and looks forward to building on last season: βHopefully have more of an opportunity to prove it to myself and to the Suns organization that they made the right decision, so Iβm excited for it.β
Now that the dust has (mostly) settled on the offseason, where do the new-look Suns stack up in the Western Conference? Free for everyone, here are some way-too-early NBA Power Rankings for the West:
Been alive for 3 months and heβs already more popular with our viewers than his old man smh
Aside from Archerβs @phnxsuns.bsky.social debut, we also talked with @YossiGozlan and broke down Jalen Greenβs game!
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Jalen Green's fit next to Devin Booker is a major key for the Suns offense, but the 23-year-old will have to tweak some elements of his game. Free for everyone, I wrote about 3 specific areas where he needs to improve to maximize this backcourt pairing:
Everybody knows Dillon Brooks will bring the grit, defense and intensity Phoenix has been lacking. But aside from all the "villain" narratives, I took a look at a few underrated elements of his game that he can provide for the Suns as well:
A year ago, Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro were just trying to get their bearings at NBA Summer League. One year later, they stepped up as leaders and showcased a few specific skills that could help them make Year 2 leaps for the Suns:
Koby Brea is a historically relevant 3-point shooter, but what makes him so elite? And what else can the Suns expect from him? I took a look at the film and spoke with Kentucky coach Mark Pope, Jordan Ott, Brian Gregory and Brea for today's breakdown:
Given his short-term importance to the Suns, contract situation and injury history, it's weird we haven't talked about Mark Williams more. Here's a look at what to expect from him offensively and defensively, and why so much of this season rides on him:
Jalen Green is ready to build with Devin Booker and the Suns! (via @playerstribune.bsky.social)
Now that the Suns have ducked the tax aprons to free up more trade flexibility, what can they actually do with it? Here are 15 new Suns trades to consider, including targets like Jonathan Kuminga:
Bradley Beal with a simple goodbye message for the Suns: ββπΎβ
Two years ago, Phoenix went all in on the Big 3 era. It failed, and they didn't waste time in pivoting. Here's some inside reporting on the thinking behind the Suns' busy offseason, their new direction, and how they view the bold moves they've made:
The Suns will most likely waive-and-stetch Bradley Beal's contract. After speaking with multiple league sources and a few salary cap experts, I wrote about why the Suns are taking this path, the potential pitfalls, and the less-talked-about benefits:
Read more about what Billy Lange, Brian Gregory, Jordan Ott, Rasheer Fleming and more had to say about Fleming's game and his fit with the Suns:
Rasheer Fleming's college coach at Saint Joseph's, Billy Lange, had high praise for the new Suns rookie and his work ethic!
The Suns have added NINE new faces this summer, and I'm breaking down every single player's game. For Rasheer Fleming, I spoke to his college coach Billy Lange, Brian Gregory and more to cover his skill-set, areas for growth, and what position he'll play:
Itβs Rank Week over at @phnxsports.bsky.social, and weβre ranking the 10 biggest what-ifs in Arizona sports history! Starting off at No. 10, I wrote about what it wouldβve looked like if the Suns had drafted Luka Doncic first overall back in 2018:
Wanted to take my time with this one. I wrote about Devin Booker's contract extension, the obnoxious reactions to it, and why, despite some understandable concerns, we're missing the forest for the trees when titles are all that matter:
Assistant coach DeMarre Carroll is coaching the Suns for NBA Summer League, but it was a conversation with Jordan Ott years ago, when he was still playing in Brooklyn, that extended his career and ultimately led him to coaching:
Isaiah Livers on signing a two-way deal with the Suns: βThank you Lord ππ½β
(via IG stories)
Jordan Ott on Khaman Maluach taking 3s and playing next to Oso Ighodaro: "He's so skilled with his ability to space the floor....What he does provide right away is his rolling ability, the ability to get on the rim....I don't think you put any guardrails right now"
Jordan Ott on Khaman Maluach: "You know how big and long he is, it's obvious. His ability to run just creates a different dynamic, the vertical spacing that he has above the rim. And then just the overall size and rim protection, you can feel it every second he's out there."
Ryan Dunn on Khaman Maluach: "Heβs special at 18. Super special. Him flying around, talking, being the loudest one on the floor, being able to guard and switch and being so active, itβs great on the defensive end. And him shooting the 3 how heβs been shooting it has been great"