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138. The National Media's Grade For The Suns Of...
<p>The National media has consistently rated the Phoenix Suns offseason as a failure. We take exception to that. </p>
<p>We'll explain why they were wrong last year and why they're wrong this year</p>
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137. Suns Trade Josh Jackson & Summer League Pr...
<p>The Suns have traded Josh Jackson & DeAnthony Melton- we give our reaction to that and how James Jones is handling his assets. </p><p>We also Preview Summer League & give details about the Meet and Greet on Saturday for Suns fans in Vegas</p><p> Also, if you're coming out to Summer League, we are co-hosting a get together for Suns fans with the guys from Fanning the Flames & <a href="http://www.BrightSideOfTheSun.com">Brightside Of The Sun</a>. The meetup starts at 8pm on Saturday, July 6th at The Mirage Hotel. We hope to see you out there. You can RSVP on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/925470034471098/" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a> </p><p><br></p><p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/c/PhoenixSunsSolarPanel "> Subscribe On Youtube</a></p><p><a href="https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel-/support">Support the show</a></p><p><a href="http://www.sunsshirts.com">Solar Panel Shirts</a></p><p><br></p><p>Add us on Twitter! Tim (@RadioTimNBA), Espo (@Espo), Dave (@DaveKingNBA), Justin (@SoSaysJ)</p>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/messageSupport this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support</a>
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136. Ricky Rubio & The Suns Free Agency Moves
<p> -We recap the Phoenix Suns start to 2019 free agency! </p><p>-What the addition of Ricky Rubio means for the team</p><p>-Will Kelly Oubre resign</p><p>-We also reset the Suns cap situation moving forward</p><p>-And give our projected depth chart.</p><p>- Among some other Suns talk. You'll enjoy it</p><p><br></p><p>Also, if you're coming out to Summer League, we are co-hosting a get together for Suns fans with the guys from Fanning the Flames & Brightside Of The Sun. The meetup starts at 8pm on Saturday, July 6th at The Still (Inside The Mirage Hotel). We hope to see you out there. You can RSVP on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/925470034471098/">here</a></p><p><br></p>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/messageSupport this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support</a>
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135. Resetting The Suns Cap & Roster Heading In...
<p>Jon Bloom stops by to give his take on the Suns draft</p><p>We reset the cap situation for the Suns heading into Free Agency</p><p>Where the roster stands</p><p>What moves the Suns can and might make to get max cap room</p><p>And if the D'Angelo Russell rumors have any merit </p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe On Youtube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/c/PhoenixSunsSolarPanel">http://www.youtube.com/c/PhoenixSunsSolarPanel</a> </p><p>Support the show: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel-/support" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel-/support</a></p><p>Solar Panel Shirts: <a href="http://www.sunsshirts.com/">http://www.sunsshirts.com</a></p>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/messageSupport this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support</a>
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134. Suns Draft Shenanigans
<p>We give our immediate reaction to the Suns trading TJ Warren and the #32 pick for cap space, trading back to #11 for Dario Saric & selecting Cameron Johnson</p>
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133. ESPN's Bobby Marks On Suns Draft & Free Ag...
<p>Front Office Insider for ESPN/ Former VP/Assistant GM of the NJ/Brooklyn Nets Bobby Marks joins us to discuss the Suns thinking heading into the draft and what realistic options they have for free agency. </p><p><br></p><p>Support the show: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel-/support</p><p>Watch On Youtube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/c/PhoenixSunsSolarPanel">http://www.youtube.com/c/PhoenixSunsSolarPanel</a> </p><p>Solar Panel Shirts: http://www.sunsshirts.com</p>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/messageSupport this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support</a>
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133. Can Devin Booker Carry This Suns Team?
<p>We debate if Devin Booker is a true 1A as heads into the first year of his max contract. What should we expect from this Suns team with Devin Booker at the helm IF they don't make a major trade?</p>
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Ep. 132- As Suns Head Into Free Agency, What Sh...
<p> As the Phoenix Suns head into free agency, there will be a lot of conflicting reports fed by front offices and agents with agendas. What should you believe? </p><p>Monty Williams in an interview mentioned Tyler Johnson along side Booker and Ayton as part of core. </p><p>Should the Suns take BPA in the draft, even if that player is a SG or SF </p><p>Nets made a trade opening up enough cap room for 2 max free agents- What does that mean for the Suns? </p><p>Suns head to Mexico <br> </p><p><br></p><p> Support The Show: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel-/support" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel-/support</a></p><p>Get A T-Shirt: <a href="http://www.sunsshirts.com/">http://www.sunsshirts.com</a> </p><p>Subscribe On Youtube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/c/PhoenixSunsSolarPanel">http://www.youtube.com/c/PhoenixSunsSolarPanel</a> </p>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/messageSupport this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support</a>
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Ep. 131- Will The Suns Trade Their #6 Draft Pick?
<p> Suns open to trading No. 6 pick for veteran point guard, Reported by Jonathan Givony of ESPN</p>
<p> Gambo reported otherwise- but to keep eye on free agents Cory Joseph, Pat Bev, Darren Collison, TJ McConnell</p>
<p>We discuss which competing report to believe. </p>
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Ep. 130- The Suns Answer At Power Forward
<p>The impact losing will have on the Suns fanbase for years to come</p><p>Summer League get together</p><p>Discussing possible mutual interest between the Suns & Julius Randle</p><p>Is Julius Randle the answer at power forward?</p><p>Should the Suns be willing to lower than standard during free agency?</p><p>Is Monty Williams able to turn Ayton into a rim protector or perhaps turn him into a power forward?</p><p>Dragan Bender’s future with or without The Suns</p><p>Why Tyler Johnson hasn’t picked up his player option </p><p>Monty Williams has been given high praise during the pre draft workouts- we discuss</p><p><br></p><p>Watch On Youtube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/c/PhoenixSunsSolarPanel">http://www.youtube.com/c/PhoenixSunsSolarPanel</a> </p>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/messageSupport this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support</a>
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Ep. 129- All-Star Point Guard Trade Options For...
<p>On this midweek shorter episode we break down what All-Star level point guards could be available for trade</p>
<p>and more importantly, what the Suns would have to give up to get them.</p>
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Ep. 128- Robert Sarver A Changed Owner?
<p> Robert Sarver Selling The Team?</p><p>Which Suns player is most likely to listen to The National</p><p> We break down the rumor The Suns are looking for a combo guard this offseason, we discuss realistic options </p><p>Monty Williams Presser reaction </p><p>Robert Sarver reaching out to Jerry Colangelo </p>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/messageSupport this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support</a>
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Ep. 127- Suns Cap Situation Heading Into Free A...
<p>- Resetting the Suns salary cap now that they have the 6th pick in the draft </p>
<p>- Ways the Phoenix Suns can target a max player by clearing cap </p>
<p>- Will the Suns resign Holmes </p>
<p>- ROY Awards & Ayton's chances against Doncic & Young </p>
<p>- What players the Suns have bird rights for </p>
<p>- Can they possibly target Kyrie Iriving and what would they have to clear to sign him </p>
<p>- Center free agents & how much they'll be willing to spend to sign them </p>
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Ep. 126- The Suns Pick 6th. What Now?
<p>We give our live reaction to the Suns picking 6th and predict the most likely moves that they'll now have to make this offseason.</p>
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Ep. 125- Monty Williams Analysis
<p>We discuss the implications of the Suns new coach, Monty Williams & if this signals a change from Suns ownership about the future stability of the franchise. </p>
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Ep. 124- What Suns Players Really Thought Of Th...
<p> Ashley Nevel (@AshleyNevel) of Brightside Of The Sun join us to discuss </p>
<p>- Suns coaching search including Monty Williams, David Vanterpool, Nate Tibbetts </p>
<p>- Suns players opinions on Igor Kokoskov & why he was ineffective as a head coach </p>
<p>- James Jones & why he made a coaching change </p>
<p>- What players weren’t happy with their playing time last year </p>
<p>- TJ Warren isn’t coming back- and here’s why </p>
<p>- The real reason TJ Warren didn’t come back last season </p>
<p>- James Jones clearing house which might include beloved Suns training staff Aaron Nelson </p>
<p>- Robert Sarver’s control over the front office </p>
<p>- Is Devin Booker a vocal enough leader for this team? </p>
<p>- Suns offseason outlook and rumors we’ve heard around the team </p>
<p>- Why Dragan Bender isn't returning next season </p>
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Ep 123- Sam Vecenie on the Phoenix Suns 'idiot ...
<p>Sam Vecenie from The Athletic joins to discuss</p>
<p> -- What are realistic trades anyway? -- Who can the Suns target in free agency? -- A Suns team built in the image of Jimmer Fredette -- What IS a realistic trade, anyway? -- Who can the Suns target in free agency? -- Enter Sam Vecenie with... -- How the Suns off season is kind of "idiot proof" -- What the basketball world thinks about James Jones -- Who is Josh Jackson? -- Can Kelly Oubre Jr. expect more than the mid-level? -- How much more growth we need from Deandre Ayton to justify that #1 overall pick? -- Does the Suns front office really actually think Ja Morant is a better talent than Zion Williamson?! </p>
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Ep. 122- Suns 'New' Front Office & The Real Rea...
<p> - The front office is now official with Trevor Buckstein & Jeff Bower reporting to James Jones</p>
<p> - What impact will Jeff Bower have in Phoenix? </p>
<p> - Is James Jones the right pick for GM </p>
<p>- BREAKING: The REAL reason Earl Watson was fired</p>
<p> - What will the Suns do with their draft pick? </p>
<p> - Should the Suns trade the pick before the lottery? </p>
<p> - The cap situation and what avenues they have to improve this offseason </p>
<p>- Is Igor's job safe? </p>
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Ep 121- Where The Suns Go Next
<p>And a recap of the 2018-2019 season</p>
<p> Justin from Fanning The Flames Podcast fills in for Dave We talk: </p>
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<p>- Suns player development staff </p>
<p>- Who will be traded before next season </p>
<p>- The second most impactful player this season </p>
<p>- Who the general Manager of the Suns will be </p>
<p>- The weirdest thing to happen to the Phoenix Suns this season</p>
<p> - Tyler Johnson's impact </p>
<p>- If we think Dragan Bender will return </p>
<p>- What FA SG is most likely to back Devin Booker up</p>
<p> - We grade Igor's first year as head coach</p>
<p> - and what the Suns will do with this years draft pick </p>
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Ep. 120- Devin Booker Is...
<p>- A rebuttal to Ben Golliver's Devin Booker take</p><p>- Why the national media doesn't think Devin Booker is anything more than a volume scorer</p><p>- We look at the history of Star players on bad teams and where Booker ranks among those</p><p>- A little preview into the NBA Draft and what the Suns might do with their pick</p><p>- Jimmer getting benched at home</p><p>- Kelly Oubre trademarking "Valley Boyz"</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to our youtube channel: <em>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChQjPpYxMivM9zkYac_mR2A</em></p>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/messageSupport this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support</a>
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Ep. 119- Suns Pushing Booker To The Edge (59 po...
<p>1) Greg pays off his lost bet</p>
<p>2) Will TJ Warren return this season? </p>
<p>3) How important is it to bring back Kelly Oubre next season? </p>
<p>4) Would a competent NBA wing be just as good as Oubre? </p>
<p>5) Is Tyler Johnson the answer at PG next season? </p>
<p>6) When will Devin Booker demand a trade? </p>
<p>7) Jimmer Mania </p>
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Ep. 118- Small Forward Musical Chairs. Who's In...
<p>With special guest Jim Coughenour of Brightside Of The Sun </p>
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<p>- Luke Walton vs Igor Kokoskov </p>
<p>- Why Igor isn’t playing DeAnthony Melton</p>
<p>- Defensive impact of Kelly Oubre and Mikal Bridges</p>
<p>- Can the Suns keep Oubre and Bridges</p>
<p>- Does Oubre hinder Mikal Bridges development?</p>
<p>- If the Suns keep both Oubre & Bridges, what happens to Josh Jackson and TJ Warren?</p>
<p>- Why we expect TJ Warren to return before the end of the season</p>
<p>- Summing up the Suns wins vs the Bucks & Warriors</p>
<p>- How the Suns lost at the end of regulation to the Rockets</p>
<p>- The Tank Race & where the Suns are likely to wind up</p>
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Ep 117- Phoenix Suns Finding Success
<p>- Devin Booker youngest player to score 500 3 pointers</p><p>- Is Suns recent success sustainable? </p><p>- DeAndre Ayton's improved defense</p><p>- How much will Kelly Oubre take to retain in RFA? </p><p>- Josh Jackson</p><p>- 5 and 3 man lineup net ratings</p><p>- Igor's improved coaching and substitutions </p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe To Our Youtube Channel- <em>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChQjPpYxMivM9zkYac_mR2A</em></p>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/messageSupport this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support</a>
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Ep. 116- Phoenix Suns Front Office- Who's At Fa...
<p> On today's episode we talk- </p><p>What the hell is going on with the Suns front office? </p><p>James Jones is NOT the problem </p><p>Can the league do anything about Robert Sarver? </p><p>Eric Bledsoe resigning with the Bucks </p><p>Channing Frye retirement </p><p>Josh Jackson not showing up to autograph signing </p><p>Suns nearly firing Igor </p><p>And oh yea, the Suns won a game </p><p><br></p><p>Video Version Of Episode- </p><p><em>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChQjPpYxMivM9zkYac_mR2A</em></p>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/messageSupport this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support</a>
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Ep. 115- Phoenix Suns Death By 1,000 Cuts
<p> Justin from Fanning The Flames Podcast joins the Suns Solar Panel for this episode </p><p>We talk: Brian Windhorst comments on Suns owenrship</p><p> Why the Suns will never pull out of this with Robert Sarver</p><p> Why Sarver must sell the team</p><p> Is Devin Booker a true 1A?</p><p> DeAndre Ayton becoming the alpha</p><p> and lots more Phoenix Suns talk! </p><p><br></p><p>Check Out Our Podcast On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChQjPpYxMivM9zkYac_mR2A</p>--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/messageSupport this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support</a>