Fanning the Flames

[Ep. 95] And with the 10th pick in the 2020 NBA Draft the Phoenix Suns select...Jalen Smith? Join us as we unpack yet another unpredictable pick by the GM that keeps us guessing. Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, please email us at SunsJAMSession@gmail.com. #GoHomeAndLoveYourFamily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Much to the surprise of no one, James Jones surprised us all by drafting Jalen "Stix" Smith from Maryland with the 10th pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. We share our thoughts on the pick and why Phoenix Suns fans should not be freaking out about it (perhaps the name Cam Johnson rings a bell). In addition we discuss: What drafting Stix could mean in terms of free agency targets; The trade that brought C...

[Ep. 94] It is official: Chris Paul is a member of Phoenix Suns. We’re breaking down the trade, the pros, the cons, and the impact of the deal on the special podcast.. Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, please email us at SunsJAMSession@gmail.com. #GoHomeAndLoveYourFamily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

[Ep. 93] Flex from Jersey rejoins the JAM Session to discuss the wings and bigs available in the 2020 NBA Draft, as well as an update on the CP3 situation. Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, please email us at SunsJAMSession@gmail.com. #GoHomeAndLoveYourFamily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, we are joined by the one and only Jon Bloom as we discuss: The Suns' new "The Valley" jerseys and gear; More Devin Booker blasphemy, this time from a random Twitter head named Ashley (no, not that Ashley, this one is from Miami); and (OF COURSE) The whirling CP3 rumors (and how much we all love Flex from New Jersey). Follow Paul (@DervishOfWhirl), Justin (@SoSaysJ), and the pod (@...

[Ep. 92] Coast 2 Coast Podcast's Flex from Jersey joins us to talk CP3 and review all of the prospects in the upcoming NBA Draft! Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, please email us at SunsJAMSession@gmail.com. #GoHomeAndLoveYourFamily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

[Ep. 91] Awww, Talking Stick no longer will have naming rights for the Suns arena. We hardly knew ya. We'll discuss name options, Suns weaknesses, and the NBA start date. Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, please email us at SunsJAMSession@gmail.com. #GoHomeAndLoveYourFamily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

[Ep. 90] Are we justified in being concerned about Ryen Russillo's "the worst kept secret" in the NBA is that Booker wants to leave the Suns comment? Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, please email us at SunsJAMSession@gmail.com. #GoHomeAndLoveYourFamily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

[Ep. 89] The Suns have new City Edition jerseys, the Nets have Mike D'Antoni, and the JAM Session guys have pods twice a week again! Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, please email us at SunsJAMSession@gmail.com. #GoHomeAndLoveYourFamily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

[Ep. 88] Halloween is a couple of days away! The JAM Session guys look at different scenarios for the Suns and determine if they'd be tricks or treats. Muhahahahaha! Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, please email us at SunsJAMSession@gmail.com. #GoHomeAndLoveYourFamily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Enjoy the rare treat of an offseason episode of Fanning the Flames. We are joined by Dan Duarte (@DDuarte89) as we discuss when the next NBA season will actually start and we each pick: An off-the-radar, but not (completely) unreasonable, offseason target for the Phoenix Suns; One team from the West that will fall next season and one that will rise (not named the Suns or Warriors); Where we think...

[Ep. 87] Suns vlogger @SunsGeek joins the pod to discuss the different off season scenarios the team faces, his thoughts on how they should be approached, and what inspired his vlogging. Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, please email us at SunsJAMSession@gmail.com. #GoHomeAndLoveYourFamily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

[Ep. 86] The 2019-20 season is officially complete. We now enter the realm of the unknown. When will the season begin? What off season concerns do we have? How much is Jerami Grant worth? That and more on this week's pod Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, please email us at SunsJAMSession@gmail.com. #GoHomeAndLoveYourFamily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

[Ep. 85] It's time to play the "would you rather" game as we weigh all of the off season options that lie before the Phoenix Suns! Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, please email us at SunsJAMSession@gmail.com. #GoHomeAndLoveYourFamily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

[Ep. 84] The NBA Finals have plenty of Phoenix Suns ties. The JAM Session guys talk about those players, the Jumpman jerseys, and free agents looking for a change of scenery. Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, please email us at SunsJAMSession@gmail.com. #GoHomeAndLoveYourFamily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

[Ep. 83] It's fall y'all! The Suns aren't playing right now, but there still is plenty to discuss. Is Booker really a 'Top 3 Under 25 Building Block'? What are our Ayton expectations entering year 3? Would Montrezl Harrell be an ideal fit for the Suns? Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, please email us at SunsJAMSession@gmail.com. #GoHomeAndLoveYourFamily Learn mor...

[Ep. 82] Although the Suns aren't in the Conference Finals, the implications could ripple through the league the will ultimately effect the Suns future. Right? Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, please email us at SunsJAMSession@gmail.com. #GoHomeAndLoveYourFamily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Nash is now the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets and a fair amount of people seem upset about the move. Is there really a reason to be upset? Paul and Justin give you their two cents on this episode of Fanning the Flames. In addition, there has been an increase in chatter about the potential availability this offseason of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Brandon Ingram, Joel Imbiid, and Ben Simmons. Th...

[Ep. 81] As teams are eliminated early from the playoffs, are their assets becoming more expendable? Who are our favorite targets? And why the hell is Trae Young ranked higher than Devin Booker in 2K?! Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, please email us at SunsJAMSession@gmail.com. #GoHomeAndLoveYourFamily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

[Ep. 80] Steve Nash is the head of the Nets? Say what?! The JAM Session guys talk about it as well as UFA guard and center targets for the Suns this off season. Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, please email us at SunsJAMSession@gmail.com. #GoHomeAndLoveYourFamily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

[Ep. 79] Plenty of forwards and wings are hitting the market this off season, so who should the Suns target? Who is a good fit for the Suns? Will Jones pull the trigger on a big name or is it mid-level additions we should expect? Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, please email us at SunsJAMSession@gmail.com. #GoHomeAndLoveYourFamily Learn more about your ad choices...

[Ep. 78] Which RFA's will the Suns keep? Which RFA's should the Suns pursue? Does Sarver want to spend any money at all?! All that plus a look at two more draft prospects the Suns should consider. Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, please email us at SunsJAMSession@gmail.com. #GoHomeAndLoveYourFamily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...

[Ep. 77] The balls have dropped (giggity) and the Suns sit at #10. Who should they draft, what will the Wolves do at #1, and how bad is it being a Hornets fan? The guys discuss this and to potential draft prospects on the pod. Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you have any mailbag questions, please email us at SunsJAMSession@gmail.com. #GoHomeAndLoveYourFamily Learn more about your ad choices. V...

[Ep. 76] We now have the NBA Lottery to look forward to as Suns fans. What should we do with the pick and what can we expect Thursday night? With the NBA playoffs already beginning this past Monday, we squeeze in our picks and predictions for the first round. A couple mailbag-question here and a dumb-trade-of-the-week there, you got yourself a great listen! Follow us on Twitter (@SunsJAM). If you...

Like some of us (Justin) predicted months ago, the Phoenix Suns went 8-0 in the Orlando Bubble. Yet, despite doing everything they could, the team still missed out on the playoffs. Being one Caris Levert jumper away from the playoffs certainly stung, but in true Fanning the Flames fashion, we forget the pain and look forward to the Suns future with more optimism than ever. Join us for the ride as...