Fanning the Flames

Happy New Year, Suns fans!  Welcome to the first 2018 edition of the For the Fans, By the Fans Podcast (with the holidays behind us, we'll be around more regularly).  This week, we discuss a whole lot of Devin Booker, including our thoughts on: - Booker being part of the Suns' decision-making process moving forward; - Booker's approach to the game today versus the latter part of his rookie year an...

Well, hello, everyone.  Long time no see.  With the holidays and travel schedules, we've been away for a bit, but, fear not, we are back with another episode of the For the Fans, by the Fans Podcast.  This week, we are joined by special guest Raffaele Rosa.  Raff is a contributor to the Bench Mob NBA Podcast and a Suns fan from Australia.  He was on a trip state-side to take in some NBA action, an...

We're back with the latest episode of the For the Fans, by the Fans Podcast. This week, we run through a recap of the Suns' most recent games and discuss: - the altercations during the games against the Lakers this week; - our impressions of Greg Monroe thus far; - the concept of Devin Booker playing point guard; and - the struggles of Marquese Chriss and whether Dragan Bender should start in fron...

Paul and Justin here, and we are back with a new episode of Bright Side of the Sun's For the Fans, by the Fans Podcast. This week, we discuss: - the Eric Bledsoe trade; - what we think the Suns will do with the pieces the team received for Bledsoe; and - the team's play since the end of the new coach bump. We also want to remind everyone that Bright Side Night is scheduled for January 14, 2018. Do...

In this week's episode of BSotS's For the Fans, by the Fans Podcast, Paul and Justin give their thoughts on a wild week for the Phoenix Suns, including: - salon tweeting with Eric Bledsoe; - the firing of Earl Watson; and - the improved play of the team since Bledsoe was sent home and Watson fired. The guys also give their thoughts on #SarverOut "movement."  Get in touch with Paul (@DervishOfWhirl...

In this week's episode of the For the Fans, by the Fans Podcast, Paul and Justin share their thoughts on the start of the season, and while "yikes" may sum it up well, they try to find some silver lining.  So, listen in as the guys discuss: - Earl Watson's starting lineup and rotations (NOT one of the previously-mentioned silver linings); - Dragan Bender's improved play on the defensive end; and -...

With the preseason underway and the regular season right around the corner, Paul and Justin are back with Bright Side of the Sun's For the Fans, By the Fans Podcast.  In their first episode of the new season, the guys discuss: - The future roles of T.J. Warren and Alex Len; - The acquisition of Troy Daniels; - Their expectations for Josh Jackson; and - Their observations so far this preseason. Fol...

Paul and Justin put a wrap on the NBA Draft in this edition of the For the Fans, By the Fans Podcast.  The guys are joined again by Shar from www.theredcouch.net and discuss, among other things: - The Suns selecting Josh Jackson; - How Jackson ended up being a Phoenix Sun; and - What may come during the rest of the offseason. Paul and Justin are going to make their way to Las Vegas for the first w...

Paul and Justin check in with a pre-NBA Draft Special Edition of the For the Fans, By the Fans Podcast.  They are joined this week by Shar Bahmani from www.theredcouch.net, and the guys discuss: - How they think the chips will fall before the Suns pick at 4; - Who the Suns will take with their first-round pick; - Targets for the Suns in the second round; and - Recent trades and potential trades, i...

Paul and Justin check in with their first offseason edition of Bright Side of Sun's For the Fans, By the Fans Podcast.  In this episode, Paul and Justin discuss: - The Suns' continued bad luck (or continued rigging, as Justin contends) in the lottery; - Why having the #4 pick isn not necessarily a bad thing; - Who the Suns should be targeting at #4; and - Thoughts on potential draft-related trades...

Paul and Justin put a wrap on this season by handing out grades for everyone on the Suns.  Who scored high?  Who scored low?  What is to come for the Suns next season?  Check out this week's episode and find out.   The guys will be checking in throughout the off-season, but in the meantime, give them a follow on Twitter (@DervishOfWhirl and @SoSaysJ). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...

Paul and Justin check in with the latest edition of Bright Side of the Sun's For the Fans, by the Fans Podcast.  The season is winding down and, in this episode, the guys discuss: - The Suns avoiding the wrong side of NBA history; - How the Suns are playing the role as NBA "heels"; and - The status of the ever-important reverse standings. Check in next time when the guys hand out their season grad...

Paul and Justin check in with this week's For the Fans, by the Fans Podcast.  As you may expect, the guys are all about Devin Booker's huge game.  In particular, Paul and Justin discuss: - The fact that Booker made history while also playing efficiently and contributing all around;  - How Booker has improved his play by being more aggressive on offense;  - Booker's potential as a defender; and - T...

In with this week's episode of the For the Fans, by the Fans Podcast, Paul and Justin address all of the recent off-court developments with the Phoenix Suns, including: - Eric Bledsoe being shut down for the season and whether it is any indication of the team's long-term plans for him. - Brandon Knight shutting himself down and what exactly the Suns can do about the ever-devolving Knight situation...

Paul and Justin return with the first post-All-Star Break/trade deadline edition of the For the Fans, by the Fans Podcast.  We have seen some significant changes since the Suns returned to action, and those changes have ignited a new sense of excitement in Paul and Justin.  This week, the guys discuss: - The trade of P.J. Tucker and the "blockbuster" trade with an Eastern Conference time that didn...

We have a Trade Deadline Special Edition of the For the Fans, by the Fans Podcast this week.  First off, Paul and Justin chime in with their thoughts as to what happened (and didn't happen) in relation to DeMarcus Cousins, why Boogie is not wearing purple and orange, and whether the Suns should have pushed harder to get him. In addition, the Bright Side of the Sun readers spoke, and the guys liste...

Paul (@DervishOfWhirl) and Justin (@SoSaysJ) check in this week to discuss all the happenings in the world of the Phoenix Suns, including: - Where they stand on Robert Sarver as an owner. - Whether Phoenix could be the right situation for DeMarcus Cousins. - What they'd give up to get Cousins and how acquiring him could change the trajectroy of the franchise. - How they think the Suns' representat...

On this week's edition of Bright Side of the Sun's For the Fans, by the Fan's Podcast, Paul (@DervishOfWhirl) and Justin (@SoSaysJ) disuss all things Phoenix Suns, including: - The improved play of the Suns over the past month and why it's happening. - Is the signing of Ronnie Price the precurser of a trade? - Which member of the team is most likely to be traded before the trade deadline?  Tucker?...

Paul and Justin are joined this week by Adam Spinella from www.bballbreakdown.com.  Adam recently wrote an article breaking down the current status of the Suns' rebuild and the long term outlook for the team.   It's a great read and you can check it out here:  http://bballbreakdown.com/2017/01/09/the-coaching-spin-checking-on-the-suns-rebuild-in-phoenix/.  Listen in as Adam and the guys discuss, a...

Devin Booker’s play has improved greatly as of late, and everyone’s two favorite Suns fans have taken notice. In fact Justin not only takes notice, he takes credit for it! (I’m not kidding, he actually takes credit for it.) Nonetheless, does that mean Justin is no longer at DEFCON 3 in relation to Booker? Find out in this week’s episode of Bright Side of the Sun’s For the Fans, by the Fans Podcast...

Happy New Year to Bright Side of the Sun Nation from everyone's two favorite Suns fans, Paul (@DervishOfWhirl) and Justin (@SoSaysJ)!  Celebrate the New Year with the guys as they bring us a heated episode of Bright Side of the Sun's For the Fans, by the Fans Podcast.  This week's topics include: - The biggest villains in Suns' history (spoiler alert: Justin does not like David Stern... at all). -...

Paul and Justin return from a two-week hiatus and bring you their perspective on the latest and greatest related to your Phoenix Suns.  This week, the guys discuss: - What they took away from the Q&A session with Suns' GM Ryan McDonough at Bright Side Night (big thanks to all of you who helped us meet our goal). - What the recent great play of Eric Bledsoe and Tyson Chandler means for the Suns. -...

In this week's episode of Bright Side of the Sun's For the Fans, by the Fans Podcast, Paul and Justin:   - Discuss the potential "super team" consisting of Eric Bledsoe, John Wall, and Demarcus Cousins. - Share their biggest surprises and biggest disappointments for the Suns first full month of the season. - Predict how the Suns will fare during their brutal December schedule.   On top of that, Ju...

Now that you've made it through Thanksgiving and Black Friday, spend some time with everyone's favorite Suns fans as Paul (@DervishOfWhirl) and Justin (@SoSaysJ) check in with the latest edition of Bright Side of the Sun's For the Fans, by the Fans Podcast.  This week's Podcast includes: - The guys debating whether Earl Watson should be playing the rookies more. -  In light of Tom Thibodeau appare...

Get your week off on the right foot as Paul and Justin bring you another episode of Bright Side of the Sun's By the Fans, for the Fans Podcast.  Listen in as the guys watch the (excruciating) end of this past weekend's game against the New Jersey Nets while discussing various Suns (and other) topics, including: - each of the Suns games from last week; - where they stand on Brandon Knight (here's a...