In this Holiday Episode* of Fanning the Flames, we are joined by Raffael Rosa (@_raffaelrosa), who is in town all the way from Australia.  We recorded this episode after taking in the Suns v. Thunder game, so we discuss the pluses and minuses we saw in t...

Have you ever seen the movie "What About Bob?"  If you haven't, you should, because right now the Suns are our own real-life version of Bob Wiley.  They're taking baby steps.  Over the past few weeks, we've seen improvements - albeit small improvements. ...

The Suns are 0-6 since their opening night win against the Dallas Mavericks, and those six losses have not been pretty.  The team is turning the ball over far too much, and most everyone not named Booker, Warren, or Ayton is struggling to put the ball in...

What a performance on opening night by the Phoenix Suns.  Is Devin Booker an MVP candidate?  Is Deandre Ayton going to win Rookie of the Year?  Is this team going to make the greatest single season turnaround in NBA history?  OK, OK, we're getting way ah...

Ryan McDonough is out.  James Jones is in.  Robert Sarver continues his meddling.  It has been yet another "interesting" week for Suns fans.  So, on this episode of Fanning the Flames, we discuss all of the chaos in the world of the Phoenix Suns, includi...

We finally have real(ish) basketball to watch!  As Suns fans who are starving to see the team succeed, it is only natural to pick apart the performances we've seen - even if it is only through two preseason games.  On this episode of Fanning the Flames, ...

Real life basketball is getting closer, Suns fans!  As we near the NBA season, on this week's episode of Fanning the Flames, we discuss: - Who we expect to see (and who we want to see) starting at point guard for the Suns; - The Jimmy Butler saga and how...

The Suns offseason has become quite interesting over the past couple weeks.  Unfortunately, the net result leaves many more questions than answers as we near the NBA season: - What does Devin Booker's surgery mean for the team?   - Where does trading Bra...

Have you been on the edge of your seat awaiting the special mailbag edition of Fanning the Flames?  Well, wait no longer.  The mailbag edition is here.  You asked the questions and we are here to give you our answers.  Will something give between Josh Ja...

It's been a bit, but Paul and Justin return with the latest episode of Fanning the Flames.  In this episode, the self-annointed "Podcast of Optimism" lives up to the title as the guys discuss: - Jared Dudley's comments regarding the franchise's apparent ...

In this edition of Fanning the Flames, Paul and Justin check in before their annual trek to the Las Vegas Summer League and discuss: - The signing of Trevor Ariza and what role he can play on the team; - The drama surrounding the release of Tyler Ulis an...

With the 2018 NBA Draft in the rearview mirror, Paul and Justin check in with a special draft recap episode of Fanning the Flames.  Everyone has probably heard everything that needs to be said about Deandre Ayton, so the guys focus on the other picks the...

The Fanning the Flames Podcast officially declared June 6 to be Deandre Ayton Day for Suns Nation.  So, of course, Paul and Justin needed to check in and share their thoughts on the press conference following Deandre Ayton's workout with the Phoenix Suns...

The Suns FINALLY received some love from Lady Luck and landed the #1 pick in this year's NBA Draft!  So, of course, in this week's episode of Fanning the Flames, Paul and Justin give their reactions to landing the coveted #1 spot and also: - Weigh in on ...

Welcome to the latest installment of Fanning the Flames.  With the Suns hiring Igor Kokoskov as their new head coach, Paul and Justin welcome special guest Dave King to the pod to discuss: - Strengths, weaknesses, and questions regarding the Suns' new he...

The season is finally over for the Suns, so the guys at Fanning the Flames start delving into the offseason.  This week, Paul and Justin discuss: - the coin flip to determine whether the Suns get the Bucks' 1st round pick this year, and whether they want...

Welcome to the newest edition of Fanning the Flames.  This week, Paul and Justin expand on last week's predictions of who on the Suns' current roster will and will not be on the team next year by playing GM.  Each guy sits in the GM chair and takes the S...

On this week's episode of Fanning the Flames, Paul and Justin: - Run down the Suns roster and give their takes on which players will still be on the team next season; - Discuss the Suns' willingness to open the checkbook for the right coach; and - Share ...

In this week's episode of Fanning the Flames, Paul and Justin discuss: - The team's position in the tank race; - The likelihood that the Suns will end up with multiple first round draft picks this year; and - If the Suns end up with multiple first round ...

Well, Paul and Justin are finally recovered from the megapod, so they are back with this week's episode of Fanning the Flames.  Highlights from the episode include: -  The Suns being mathematically eliminated from the playoffs for the 8th consecutive sea...

In this week's episode of Fanning the Flames, Paul and Justin discuss: - The start of the Elfrid Payton era and how the trade affects the Suns' salary cap situation; - Other trades around the NBA and the overall cap situation in the NBA; - The potential ...

In this week's episode of Fanning the Flames, Paul and Justin discuss: - Their thoughts on the Marquese Chriss suspension and what it says about Chriss and the team; - Whether the Suns should target Aaron Gordon in a trade and, if so, what the team shoul...

This week’s episode of Fanning the Flames starts with Justin taking a few minutes to vent about Enes Kanter (yes, it’s been five days, but he’s not over it).  After that, the guys discuss: -  The Suns’ options to fix the point guard problem. Point Booker...

Welcome to the latest episode of Fanning the Flames, your fan-driven Phoenix Suns podcast.  This week, the topics that Paul and Justin cover include: - Although the Suns may not be winning (yet), the development of the team is creating a fun brand of bas...

Listen in as Paul and Justin bring you the newly minted Fanning the Flames podcast.  It's still for the fans.  It's still by the fans.  It just has a new name (listen to the episode to find out why).  This week, the guys discuss: - Why making a move for ...