Locked On Suns - Daily Podcast On The Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix Suns are reportedly the top preference for Jimmy Butler if the Miami Heat trade him, but the Suns may not get a deal done.   Brendon Kleen and Ben Garcia react to the latest reporting on Butler including whether Ryan Dunn or Oso Ighodaro could be subbed in for the Suns' 2031 first-round pick in a trade. Then, a look at why Miami may NOT want to do a deal, with the Suns or at all.   Sig...

Jimmy Butler is reportedly open to joining the Phoenix Suns, which kicked off a big news cycle in the Valley on Wednesday night.   Brendon Kleen and Ben Garcia recap all the latest reports about Butler and the Suns before clearing up how a Miami-Phoenix trade would look and debating Butler's fit in replacing Bradley Beal in the Suns Big 3. Then, a prediction on how likely a deal is to actually hap...

The Phoenix Suns are in a rut just as rumors swirl about Jimmy Butler and LeBron James becoming available on the NBA trade market.   Brendon Kleen and Ben Garcia react to the news and explain whether they would make deals for either aging veteran star. Then, a look at a fascinating story from the world of college basketball involving a certain former Suns assistant coach.   Sign Up For Locked On S...

The Phoenix Suns have been an abysmal 1-9 without Kevin Durant, from the poor fit of Devin Booker and Bradley Beal (and Tyus Jones) to the vanishing act of Olympic Book to the lack of size Jame Jones has built into the roster.   Brendon Kleen and Ben Garcia dig into why the Suns have struggled so badly without KD in the lineup this season.   Sign Up For Locked On Suns Daily Newsletter: https://new...

The Phoenix Suns lose 115-110 to the Orlando Magic, dropping another game without Kevin Durant. Plus, a wake up call to Bradley Beal and Devin Booker.   Sign Up For Locked On Suns Daily Newsletter: https://newsletters.lockedonpodcasts.com/nba/suns/coming-soon   📲 Follow Locked On Suns on TikTok Locked On Suns https://www.tiktok.com/@lockedonphxsuns?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc   📲 Follow Lo...

The Phoenix Suns lost a very winnable game in New Orleans, 126-124, as Devin Booker coupled a bad shooting night with late-game mistakes.   Brendon Kleen and Ben Garcia recap a frustrating night for the Suns, including the many mental slips in crunch time and failing to match the suddenly healthy Pelicans.   Sign Up For Locked On Suns Daily Newsletter: https://newsletters.lockedonpodcasts.com/nba/...

Kevin Durant is out 1-2 weeks as the Phoenix Suns try to fare better than their 1-6 stretch after KD's first injury last month.   Brendon Kleen and Ben Garcia react to Durant's prognosis and the two games added to the Suns' schedule. Can the Suns avoid the emotional weight of the season getting to them?   Sign Up For Locked On Suns Daily Newsletter: https://newsletters.lockedonpodcasts.com/nba/sun...

The Phoenix Suns handled the Spurs without much issue but lost Kevin Durant to another ankle sprain and missed out on the NBA Cup at home on Tuesday night.   Brendon Kleen and Ben Garcia recap a busy night at Footprint Center, including how Devin Booker led a rally to win the game, Oso Ighodaro's big start, and more.   Sign Up For Locked On Suns Daily Newsletter: https://newsletters.lockedonpodcas...

Is it time for the Phoenix Suns to pull the trigger and make Oso Ighodaro the full-time starter over Jusuf Nurkic as Nurk misses time with a quad injury?   Brendon Kleen debate Nurkic's future with the Suns this season, then look at whether load management is working for Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant as well as give one more NBA Cup update heading into the final night of games.   Sign Up For Locke...

The Phoenix Suns looked great on both ends in a huge win over the Warriors, locking Steph Curry down on defense and getting big minutes from rookies Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro. Will it stick?   Brendon Kleen breaks down three areas the Suns can take from the W and buckle down on the rest of the season, including defense, lineups and the rookies.   Sign Up For Locked On Suns Daily Newsletter: https...

Kevin Durant knocked down the game-winner for the Phoenix Suns in a perfect "Bud Ball" win over the Golden State Warriors.   Brendon Kleen breaks down the W, including all the elements of Mike Budenholzer coming through against the Warriors and how Oso Ighodaro stepped up in a unique matchup.   Sign Up For Locked On Suns Daily Newsletter: https://newsletters.lockedonpodcasts.com/nba/suns/coming-so...

The Phoenix Suns got back on track with a blowout win over the Lakers as Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal all went off for 20 plus.   Brendon Kleen and Ben Garcia react to the best Suns win of the season, including the big third quarter run to take charge, Beal punctuating his return with a block on LeBron James, and much more.   Sign Up For Locked On Suns Daily Newsletter: https://news...

The Phoenix Suns have gotten a huge boost from newcomers Mike Budenholzer, Tyus Jones and Ryan Dunn so far this season.   Brendon Kleen and Ben Garcia break down each player and give their grades for each 15+ games into the season. Then, which newcomer will have the best rest of the season?   Sign Up For Locked On Suns Daily Newsletter: https://newsletters.lockedonpodcasts.com/nba/suns/coming-soon...

Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal are due back from calf strains as the Phoenix Suns finish out a huge 6-game homestand.   Brendon Kleen and Ben Garcia break down the ripple effects of the returns, react to the new clarity around KD-Houston reports from the summer, and preview the week of games in Phoenix.   Sign Up For Locked On Suns Daily Newsletter: https://newsletters.lockedonpodcasts.com/nba/suns...

Are the real Phoenix Suns the team that won seven straight early in the season, or the team currently on a five-game losing streak without Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal?   Brendon Kleen and Ben Garcia break down why injuries only tell part of the story and whether the Suns just got lucky early in the season. Then, a look at what Mike Budenholzer and Jusuf Nurkic said about the competitive edge of...

The Phoenix Suns gave up a season-worst 138 points and looked lifeless for much of their fifth straight loss to the New York Knicks.   Brendon Kleen and Ben Garcia break down the loss, including how much blame Devin Booker deserves and why the defense was so ugly just days after several solid performances.   Sign Up For Locked On Suns Daily Newsletter: https://newsletters.lockedonpodcasts.com/nba/...

As the Phoenix Suns await the return of Kevin Durant, are there ways to balance his workload while still winning and building chemistry?   Brendon Kleen and Ben Garcia debate KD's minutes and role before diving into three-headed monster at center and whether the Suns are any closer to addressing that weakness. To close, a preview of Suns-Knicks on Wednesday night.   Sign Up For Locked On Suns Dail...

The Phoenix Suns lost a third straight game to a tough defensive Orlando Magic team as Devin Booker went quiet once again.   Brendon Kleen and Ben Garcia react to another Suns L, including why Booker struggled, why they lost, and how they could have overcome Orlando.   Sign Up For Locked On Suns Daily Newsletter: https://newsletters.lockedonpodcasts.com/nba/suns/coming-soon   📲 Follow Locked On S...

Devin Booker got right for the Phoenix Suns with 44 and nearly led an upset win over the Minnesota Timberwolves before Julius Randle and the refs stole a heartbreaker.   Brendon Kleen and Ben Garcia break down the loss, including Mason Plumlee starting alongside Jusuf Nurkic and the disparity in offensive fouls.   Sign Up For Locked On Suns Daily Newsletter: https://newsletters.lockedonpodcasts.co...

The Phoenix Suns could be without Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, Grayson Allen and Jusuf Nurkic on Friday night in OKC.   Brendon Kleen and Ben Garcia debate what the Suns can even build on during this stretch and how they could try to solve their injury problem. Then, a closer look at the Suns new City Edition jerseys and court.   Sign Up For Locked On Suns Daily Newsletter: https://newsletters.lock...

Josh Okogie brought new life to the Phoenix Suns as they kept it close with the Sacramento Kings until the end.   Brendon Kleen and Ben Garcia break down another frustrating Suns L against the Kings, including Okogie's performance,   Sign Up For Locked On Suns Daily Newsletter: https://newsletters.lockedonpodcasts.com/nba/suns/coming-soon   📲 Follow Locked On Suns on TikTok Locked On Suns https:/...

The Phoenix Suns took their first NBA Cup game over the Utah Jazz to move to 9-2.   Brendon Kleen and Ben Garcia break down the W, including Devin Booker and Bradley Beal leading the way with Kevin Durant out, a huge night from 3, and breakout games from rookies Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro.   Sign Up For Locked On Suns Daily Newsletter: https://newsletters.lockedonpodcasts.com/nba/suns/coming-soon...

The Phoenix Suns kick off their NBA Cup stretch with a big game against the Utah Jazz as they consider whether to start Royce O'Neale or Ryan Dunn in place of Kevin Durant.   Brendon Kleen and Ben Garcia preview the game before breaking down the O'Neale vs. Dunn decision   Sign Up For Locked On Suns Daily Newsletter: https://newsletters.lockedonpodcasts.com/nba/suns/coming-soon   📲 Follow Locked...

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Kevin Durant put the Phoenix Suns on his back in their 7-1 start, leaving them at the top of the Western Conference.   Brendon Kleen and Ben Garcia debate whether KD is the favorite for NBA MVP before reacting to Ryan Dunn being doubtful on Friday with a left ankle sprain. Finally, a look at the rest of the West so far.   Sign Up For Locked On Suns Daily Newsletter: https://newsletters.lockedonpod...