Suns After Dark: A Phoenix Suns Podcast

On Episode 37 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet tackles a Monthly Mailbag for October in a solo show! From preseason takeaways and the starting center battle, to mixed results for Jalen Green and outright concerns over Rasheer Fleming, this episode answers a ton of Phoenix Suns questions from members of Suns After Dark, as well as some off-topic prompts about fatherhood, video games,...

On Episode 36 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet is joined by Brandon Duenas to give their thoughts on all the biggest narratives from 2026 Phoenix Suns Media Day! The two decide to play buy or sell with each one, on a scale from 1-10, about the believability of each narrative. From Khaman Maluach buzz and heightened expectations for Jalen Green, to Devin Booker saying his body has ne...

On Episode 35 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet is joined by Phoenix Suns radio broadcaster Jon Bloom to break down the NBA broadcasting meetings in New York, Mark Williams' shoulder injury and whether the Suns should start Khaman Maluach or Oso Ighodaro at center! To start off with, Bloom gives his takeaways from the league's annual broadcasting meetings, including points of emphasi...

On Episode 34 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet is joined by Arizona Sports' Vince Marotta to break down their expectations for Devin Booker, Khaman Maluach, Rasheer Fleminng, Jordan Ott and much more in 2026-27! First, the two discuss what they're most excited for in the upcoming Phoenix Suns season. After that, they give their thoughts on expectations for Khaman Maluach and Rasheer...

On Episode 33 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet dives into some potential Darius Garland trade scenarios for the Phoenix Suns, plus Charlotte Hornets expert Brian Geisinger joins the show to give his thoughts on Miles Bridges' fit in the Valley! First, Gerald addresses the NBA's harsh but fair punishment for the LA Clippers, some misconceptions about Darius Garland's availability, wh...

On Episode 32 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet is joined by Lindsey Smith for an offseason palate cleanser that has absolutely nothing to do with the Phoenix Suns! To start off with, Gerald and Lindsey talk Season 3 of House of the Dragon, and how much they're still enjoying it as Game of Thrones fans. Next up, they discuss Apple TV's breakout hit, Widow's Bay, and how it perfectly...

On Episode 31 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet is joined by NBA writer Jackson Frank to assess the state of the Phoenix Suns after a busy offseason, fix their starting five, and figure out their ideal rotation! To start things off, they discuss the Suns' various offseason signings, re-signings and extensions, including whether continuity and internal development will be on their sid...

On Episode 30 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, legendary Phoenix Suns coach Mike D'Antoni joins the pod to discuss being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, his time with the Seven Seconds Or Less Suns, Devin Booker and much more! First off, D'Antoni gives his thoughts on being inducted into the Hall of Fame alongside Amar'e Stoudemire. Next, he recalls his fondest memories...

On Episode 29 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet is joined by Bright Side of the Sun's Bruce Veliz to hand out offseason grades for every move the Phoenix Suns made this summer and rave about The Odyssey! From trading up for Koa Peat in the 2026NBA Draft to re-signing their three key free agents to the additions of Miles Bridges and Luke Kennard, this episode is all about grading each...

On Episode 28 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet answers a bunch of questions from the Monthly Mailbag for July, plus Stephen Gillaspie from No Ceilings NBA joins the show to break down the Phoenix Suns' youngsters! First, Gerald dives into questions from Patreon members, ranging from Miles Bridges' fit in the starting five, to trying to build the perfect supporting cast around Devin...

On Episode 27 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, it's time to circle back for some extended thoughts on Miles Bridges' introductory press conference with Brian Gregory, plus Golden State Warriors reporter Kerith Burke joins to give some insight on Pat Spencer's NBA journey! To start things off, Gerald gives his lengthy reaction to Bridges' and Gregory's comments during his introductory presser and wh...

On Episode 26 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet is joined by ClutchPoints' Hayden Cilley to give their impressions of the important Phoenix Suns players participating in 2026 NBA Summer League! To start things off, they discuss how dominant Khaman Maluach has looked in Summer League, and how his potential fits in with a Suns center rotation that already includes Mark Williams and Oso...

On Episode 25 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet is joined by James Plowright and Anthony Irwin to give an in-depth scouting report on the Phoenix Suns' two newest additions, Miles Bridges and Luke Kennard! First, Plowright takes Suns fans through the Hornets' perspective of how the fanbase handled all of Bridges' off-court allegations after he pled no contest to a felony domestic vio...

On Episode 24 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet is joined by Doug Haller of The Athletic to break down the Phoenix Suns' controversial trade for Miles Bridges. To start, they discuss Bridges' history of domestic violence and why this trade runs counter to everything the Suns have publicly prioritized in terms of adding players of high character. Then, they examine how Bridges' game d...

On Episode 23 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet is joined by Arizona basketball experts Kevin Thomas and Justin Spears to break down the newest addition to the Phoenix Suns, Koa Peat! First, Kevin Thomas joins the show to give his perspective on Peat falling to No. 30 in the 2026 NBA Draft, his strengths and weaknesses as an NBA prospect, and how he might be able to help the Suns if...

On Episode 22 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet is joined by ESPN's Bobby Marks to break down the Phoenix Suns' upcoming offseason, from the 2026 NBA Draft to free agency and beyond! To start off, the two cover the possibility (or likelihood) that the Suns trade up in the 2026 NBA Draft given the assets at their disposal and GM Brian Gregory's recent track record of trading all over...

On Episode 21 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet is joined by HoopsHype's Mike Scotto to give some Phoenix Suns predictions for the upcoming offseason, discuss why it might be a quiet summer for the Suns, and present a few trade-up scenarios for the 2026 NBA Draft. In the first half of the show, Scotto hops on to give his predictions for what type of contract to expect for Collin Gill...

On Episode 20 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet is joined by No Ceilings' Nathan Grubel for a big NBA Draft episode! First, they discuss tanking and break down the league's NBA Draft Lottery reforms, including the reasons why it feels like a bridge too far in trying to punish the most blatant tankers. After that, they dive into potential first-round prospects the Phoenix Suns should...

On Episode 19 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet is joined by Saul Bookman to breakdown a plethora of hypothetical Phoenix Suns trades, plus a few prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft! First, Gerald clears the air about what happened with their former employer. Then, it's time for fake Suns trades! From Obi Toppin, Andrew Wiggins and Bobby Portis to more ambitious moves like Kawhi Leonard,...

On Episode 18 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet is joined by NBA salary cap analyst Yossi Gozlan to break down everything Phoenix Suns fans need to know about the upcoming offseason! First, the duo takes a detailed look at the Suns' salary cap situation, dead money and future draft picks, particularly in relation to the luxury tax, the first apron and what type of mid-level exception...

On Episode 17 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet is joined by Phoenix Suns broadcaster and show host Tom Leander to reminisce on the best moments of the 2025-26 season, make the case for continuity and player development, and discuss Bugonia! To kick things off, the two discuss their favorite plays, career-best performances and off-court tidbits that made this Suns season so special,...

On Episode 16 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet is joined by Max McCauley to give their reactions to Phoenix Suns exit interviews and break down how the Suns should approach their offseason! First, Gerald gets Max's thoughts on the Suns' season as a whole after that first-round sweep against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2026 NBA Playoffs, including whether the Suns can realistica...

On Episode 15 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet is joined by Nekias Duncan to break down the Phoenix Suns’ blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of their first-round playoff matchup, potential adjustments for Game 2, and the latest season of Invincible ! To kick things off, the duo circles back to that ugly Game 1 loss to try and sort out some areas where the Suns can b...

On Episode 14 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet is joined by Flex From Jersey to break down the Phoenix Suns' brutal play-in loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, what to make of Devin Booker and the Suns' late-game struggles, and a look ahead to Phoenix's play-in game for the 8-seed against either the LA Clippers of the Golden State Warriors! To start things off, Gerald gets a tempera...

On Episode 13 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet is joined by Erik Ruby to break down Devin Booker's hot streak over the last month, potential play-in matchups with the LA Clippers and Portland Trail Blazers, and Netflix's hit limited series, Adolescence! To start off with, the duo gives their thoughts on what Phoenix Suns fans should make of this unexpected season, even if it ends in...