Locked On Suns - Daily Podcast On The Phoenix Suns

Kevin Durant put up 37 and 9 but the Phoenix Suns gave away a game to the Houston Rockets to heading into the All-Star break.   Brendon Kleen and Ben Garcia break down the L, what this game reminded us about KD, and the good and bad of a potential trade with the Rockets this summer.   Sign Up For Locked On Suns Daily Newsletter: https://newsletters.lockedonpodcasts.com/nba/suns/coming-soon   📲 Fo...

Kevin Durant makes history by scoring his 30,000th point against the Memphis Grizzlies. However, it was not enough to get a win at home. Do the Phoenix Suns officially have an identity problem?   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_fr...

The NBA West Squad Show brings together hosts from various Western Conference teams to discuss the latest developments. This episode focuses on the aftermath of the Luka Doncic trade, with Nick Angstadt of Locked on Mavericks expressing his frustration and concerns. The panel debates the impact on the Mavericks and Lakers, particularly with Anthony Davis's injury. They also explore how other teams...

Kevin Durant spoke publicly for the first time since the Phoenix Suns nearly traded him at the NBA deadline.   Brendon Kleen and Ben Garcia react to KD's comments before digging into why Tyus Jones remains in the Suns starting lineup and whether the Suns can steal a win in this week's back-to-back heading into the All-Star break.   Sign Up For Locked On Suns Daily Newsletter: https://newsletters.l...

The Phoenix Suns pissed off Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal while also failing to make their desired moves at the NBA trade deadline. Meanwhile, they have lost 5 of 7 games.   Brendon Kleen and Ben Garcia discuss where the Suns need to improve on the court most, how to fix the relationship with KD, and how to avoid digging themselves holes like this going forward.   Sign Up For Locked On Suns Daily...

The Phoenix Suns traded Jusuf Nurkic on NBA deadline day while Kevin Durant will remain in the Valley through the end of the season.   Brendon Kleen and Ben Garcia react to whether the Suns made the right Nurk trade, whether they ruined their relationship with KD, and what comes next this season.   Sign Up For Locked On Suns Daily Newsletter: https://newsletters.lockedonpodcasts.com/nba/suns/comin...

The Phoenix Suns lost a game and a star player on Wednesday as they fell to the OKC Thunder and saw Jimmy Butler go to the Golden State Warriors.   Brendon Kleen is joined by Brandon Dueñas of Bright Side of the Sun to recap the L, discuss how Butler ended up in NorCal, and debate what the Suns should do before the NBA trade deadline.   Sign Up For Locked On Suns Daily Newsletter: https://newslett...

The Phoenix Suns are at a crossroads ahead of the NBA trade deadline between going all-in for Jimmy Butler to keep Kevin Durant, or moving KD himself to a new team.   Brendon Kleen and Ben Garcia discuss how we got here and how the Suns should proceed the rest of this week before deadline day.   Sign Up For Locked On Suns Daily Newsletter: https://newsletters.lockedonpodcasts.com/nba/suns/coming-s...

NBA West Squad: Luka Doncic Shocking Trade and the look Spurs with De’Aaron Fox   The NBA West Squad Show tackles the seismic trade of Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers. Hosts from various Western Conference teams discuss the fallout, including potential trade packages other teams could have offered for Doncic. The conversation explores how this move reshapes the West...

While Devin Booker became the Phoenix Suns all-time leading scorer in Portland on Monday, it was overshadowed by another brutal loss.   Brendon Kleen and Ben Garcia recap the L, Book's achievement, and the latest rumors suggesting the Suns are listening to offers for Kevin Durant.   Sign Up For Locked On Suns Daily Newsletter: https://newsletters.lockedonpodcasts.com/nba/suns/coming-soon   📲 Foll...

The entire NBA changed with Luka Doncic heading to the Los Angeles Lakers, a trade that connected two Phoenix Suns rivals.   Brendon Kleen and Ben Garcia discuss how the deal reshapes the West this season as well as the NBA trade market. Then, a recap of the Suns' west coast back to back this weekend.   Sign Up For Locked On Suns Daily Newsletter: https://newsletters.lockedonpodcasts.com/nba/suns/...

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker missed the All-Star team for the first time as a healthy superstar, was it a snub or a reasonable call?   Brendon Kleen and Ben Garcia discuss Book's snub, the Suns talking to Atlanta about Jusuf Nurkic, and whether Oso Ighodaro going to the G League is the right call.   Sign Up For Locked On Suns Daily Newsletter: https://newsletters.lockedonpodcasts.com/nba/suns/co...

The Phoenix Suns lost a sixth straight game against the Minnesota Timberwolves to end their short win streak, 121-113.   Brendon Kleen and Ben Garcia react to the poor second half that cost the Suns the game, Devin Booker costing the Suns with 9 turnovers, and much more.   Sign Up For Locked On Suns Daily Newsletter: https://newsletters.lockedonpodcasts.com/nba/suns/coming-soon   📲 Follow Locked...

The Phoenix Suns are suddenly not the only team in the running for Jimmy Butler as the team fails to find a landing place for Bradley Beal.   Brendon Kleen and Ben Garcia look at the latest news around the NBA, including whether Butler's recent behavior should worry the Suns and where the Suns should look for reinforcements beyond Butler. Then, what's at stake the next 10 games?   Sign Up For Lock...

In this episode of the Locked On NBA Squad Show West, your Locked On hosts discuss the current state of the West as the playoff picture continues to take shape. With Nick Angstadt hosting, the panel includes Matt Moore,  Rylan Styles, Matt George, Jackson Gatlin, and Andy Kamenetzky.   They debate sleeper teams, fraudulent contenders, and future prospects in the West. The hosts analyze the Oklahom...

The Phoenix Suns took down the Los Angeles Clippers once again as they made 22 three-pointers and got 50 from Kevin Durant and Devin Booker.   Brendon Kleen and Ben Garcia recap the 111-109 W, including clutch plays by Booker and Durant late as well as Mike Budenholzer's rotation adjustments at center and forward to take the tiebreaker over LA   Sign Up For Locked On Suns Daily Newsletter: https:/...

The Phoenix Suns centers keep things interesting as Nick Richards nearly goes for 20-20 and Jusuf Nurkic knocks Mike Budenholzer.   Brendon Kleen and Ben Garcia discuss the latest with the two big men before debating how the Suns should replace Ryan Dunn while he recovers from a sprained ankle.   Sign Up For Locked On Suns Daily Newsletter: https://newsletters.lockedonpodcasts.com/nba/suns/coming-...

Depending on the day, Jimmy Butler to the Phoenix Suns is either a lock or a longshot.   Brendon Kleen joins Locked On Heat host Wes Goldberg and Locked On Raptors host Wes Goldberg to discuss the latest rumors around the NBA and what has to happen for Butler to end up in the Valley.   Sign Up For Locked On Suns Daily Newsletter: https://newsletters.lockedonpodcasts.com/nba/suns/coming-soon   📲 F...

The Phoenix Suns took care of business against an injured Brooklyn Nets squad to finish off a roadtrip as the Bradley Beal-Jimmy Butler rumors got messy again.   Brendon Kleen and Ben Garcia react to the W before trying to make sense of the latest reports ahead of the NBA trade deadline.   Sign Up For Locked On Suns Daily Newsletter: https://newsletters.lockedonpodcasts.com/nba/suns/coming-soon  ...

The Phoenix Suns added more assets to pursue Jimmy Butler in a deal with the Utah Jazz on Tuesday, sending a 2031 first-round pick for three first-round picks in return.   Brendon Kleen and Ben Garcia react to the big move, what it means for a potential Butler deal, and the latest with Bradley Beal and his no-trade clause.   Sign Up For Locked On Suns Daily Newsletter: https://newsletters.lockedon...

In this episode of the Locked On NBA Squad Show West, hosts from various Western Conference teams discuss the biggest threats to the Oklahoma City Thunder's dominance. The panel debates the potential of teams like the Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, and Memphis Grizzlies to challenge the Thunder in the playoffs. They also explore the struggles of established teams like the Golden State Warriors...

The Phoenix Suns fell apart after a poor start to the second quarter led by Bradley Beal, losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers by 26.   Brendon Kleen breaks down the L, including the Suns having no answer for Cleveland's zone, Beal's lifeless performance, why Ryan Dunn and Nick Richards can't afford to play poorly, and more.   Sign Up For Locked On Suns Daily Newsletter: https://newsletters.lockedonp...

The Phoenix Suns scored a nice win as Nick Richards put up a double-double in his debut on the road in Detroit.   Brendon Kleen and Ben Garcia recap the W before diving into recent comments from Bill Simmons and Kevin Durant that paint a deeper picture of where the Suns stand ahead of a fascinating NBA trade deadline.   Sign Up For Locked On Suns Daily Newsletter: https://newsletters.lockedonpodca...

The Phoenix Suns escaped Washington with a win over the Wizards despite an ugly fourth quarter from Devin Booker and Co.   Brendon Kleen and Ben Garcia recap the 130-123 win, including how the fourth quarter slipped away, continued questions around Tyus Jones, the solid flow between Booker and Kevin Durant, and Ryan Dunn's career night.   Sign Up For Locked On Suns Daily Newsletter: https://newsle...

The Phoenix Suns upgraded their center rotation on Wednesday by trading for Nick Richards, who is expected to start right away.   Brendon Kleen and Ben Garcia break down the deal, including the price of the deal sending Josh Okogie out, how much better Richards makes the Suns, and what comes next ahead of the NBA trade deadline.   Sign Up For Locked On Suns Daily Newsletter: https://newsletters.lo...