The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Dave King, Zona, and high profile guests analyze all the Suns games, news and stories with unique perspectives from the local and national scene. You won't get a wider range of informed Suns takes than on the Solar Panel! Find the show: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Instagram @sunssolarpanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel Blog Website: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com
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Dave and Brandon are joined by John Voita and PLR to recap the Suns at the quarter mark, discuss the latest trade rumors, and make bold predictions!At the end, we thank all of our supporters for a great run as one of the OG Suns pods. Tim Tompkins, Kellan Olson and Gerald Bourget make surprise guest appearances too!Solar Panel is sponsored by DraftKings Sportsbook -- download the app, use promo code TBPN and get free bets!If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/TN/PA/WV/WY), 1-800- NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. $200 in Free bets: New customers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 1/8/23 @ 8pm. Risk-Free Stepped Up SGP: 1 Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Min $1 bet. Max bet limits apply. Min. 3-leg. Each leg min. -300 odds, total bet +100 odds or longer. Ends at start of final game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility & terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dave, Zona and Jake cover all angles of the 4-1 Phoenix Suns who are (gasp!) still really damn good! There are some great developments, including improvements from DA, Mikal and Book plus the surprisingly good bench guys. This just might be the best Suns iteration yet. Sponsored by DraftKings Sportsbook -- download the app, use promo code TBPN and get free bets! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/TN/PA/WV/WY), 1-800- NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. $200 in Free bets: New customers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 1/8/23 @ 8pm. Risk-Free Stepped Up SGP: 1 Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Min $1 bet. Max bet limits apply. Min. 3-leg. Each leg min. -300 odds, total bet +100 odds or longer. Ends at start of final game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility & terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dave, PLR and Jake take us through the first couple of games to talk about trends, stats and developments in these new-look Phoenix Suns, including late-game Deandre Ayton production, Point Book and Mikal the Inhaler. Sponsored by DraftKings Sportsbook -- download the app, use promo code TBPN and get free bets! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/TN/PA/WV/WY), 1-800- NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. $200 in Free bets: New customers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 1/8/23 @ 8pm. Risk-Free Stepped Up SGP: 1 Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Min $1 bet. Max bet limits apply. Min. 3-leg. Each leg min. -300 odds, total bet +100 odds or longer. Ends at start of final game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility & terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Let's take a short walk down memory lane, then preview the Suns/Mavs with Marcus Fitzgerald of SportsNet650. We touch on the Suns unpredictability, their main competition in the West, Booker supplanting CP3, Ayton and Cam Johnson's frame of mind, the quiet brilliance of Mikal Bridges and more. Enjoy! Sponsored by DraftKings Sportsbook -- download the app, use promo code TBPN and get free bets! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/TN/PA/WV/WY), 1-800- NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. $200 in Free bets: New customers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 pregame moneyline bet. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 1/8/23 @ 8pm. Risk-Free Stepped Up SGP: 1 Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Min $1 bet. Max bet limits apply. Min. 3-leg. Each leg min. -300 odds, total bet +100 odds or longer. Ends at start of final game of the 2022-2023 NBA Season. See eligibility & terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/basketballterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Regular season starts in 4 days! The guys get together to make their bold predictions of the Phoenix Suns season, including wins, playoff seeding, most improved, most disappointing, best competition, and of course rumors around players on the market who could help the Suns. Sponsored by DraftKings -- use Promo Code TBPN to get FREE bets! Disclaimer: If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1- 800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. $200 in Free bets: New customers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 bet. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 10/17/22 @ 8pm. Stepped Up SGP: 1 Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Min $1 bet. Max bet limits apply. Min. 3-leg. Each leg min. -300 odds, total bet +100 odds or longer. Ends 1/8/23 @ 8pm. See eligibility & terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/footballterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dave, Zona and Jake discuss the latest Suns news, why the Suns look so bad, tanking for Victor Wembanyama, and will Suns benefit from Draymond Green's punch If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1- 800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. $200 in Free bets: New customers only. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 bet. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Bet must win. Ends 10/17/22 @ 8pm. Stepped Up SGP: 1 Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Min $1 bet. Max bet limits apply. Min. 3-leg. Each leg min. -300 odds, total bet +100 odds or longer. Ends 1/8/23 @ 8pm. See eligibility & terms at sportsbook.draftkings.com/footballterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dave, Zona and PLR discuss PHOENIX SUNS BASKETBALL, finally after four months of waiting. What roles are changing, who is standing out, what's the focus of training camp? We then propose our favorite Jae Crowder trades. In the last segment, we predict some over/unders. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1- 800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customer offer void in NH/OR/ONT-CA. $200 in Free bets: New customers only. Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 wager. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Ends 9/19/22 @ 8pm. Early Win: 1 Early Win Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Token expires at start of eligible game. Min moneyline bet $1. Wagering limits apply. Wagers placed on both sides of moneyline will void bet. Ends 1/8/23 @ 8pm ET. See terms at sportsbook dot draftkings dot com slash football terms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dave King, Gerald Bourguet, and Brandon Duenas discuss the latest on Robert Sarver, the future owner of the Suns, and preview the 2022-23 Training Camp for the Phoenix Suns. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1- 800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customer offer void in NH/OR/ONT-CA. $200 in Free bets: New customers only. Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 wager. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Ends 9/19/22 @ 8pm. Early Win: 1 Early Win Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Token expires at start of eligible game. Min moneyline bet $1. Wagering limits apply. Wagers placed on both sides of moneyline will void bet. Ends 1/8/23 @ 8pm ET. See terms at sportsbook dot draftkings dot com slash football terms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zona, PLR and John Voita all discuss the latest on the Robert Sarver situation and what it means for the Phoenix Suns organization moving into the season. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1- 800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customer offer void in NH/OR/ONT-CA. $200 in Free bets: New customers only. Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 wager. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Ends 9/19/22 @ 8pm. Early Win: 1 Early Win Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Token expires at start of eligible game. Min moneyline bet $1. Wagering limits apply. Wagers placed on both sides of moneyline will void bet. Ends 1/8/23 @ 8pm ET. See terms at sportsbook dot draftkings dot com slash football terms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dave, Zona and Cody Hunt answer your questions on best trade targets around the league, what the Mitchell trade means to the Suns + a new edition of Cody's Corner on highest paid Suns in history. The Solar Panel is sponsored by Draftkings Sportsbook. Use promo code TBPN for free bets to new customers. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1- 800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customer offer void in NH/OR/ONT-CA. $200 in Free bets: New customers only. Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min $5 wager. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Ends 9/19/22 @ 8pm. Early Win: 1 Early Win Token issued per eligible game. Opt in req. Token expires at start of eligible game. Min moneyline bet $1. Wagering limits apply. Wagers placed on both sides of moneyline will void bet. Ends 1/8/23 @ 8pm ET. See terms at sportsbook dot draftkings dot com slash football terms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dave, Zona and Jake discuss their own takeaways on the Suns full schedule release, how the opening two weeks can set the tone for the season, and who among the West contenders improved or declined. The Solar Panel is sponsored by Draftkings Sportsbook. Use promo code TBPN for free bets to new customers. 21+ in most eligible states but age varies by jurisdiction. Eligibility restrictions apply. See draftkings dot com slash sportsbook for terms and resources. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler. In Tennessee, call or text the Tennessee redline at 1-800-889-9789. In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). One per new customer. Min. $5 deposit and wager. $200 issued as eight (8) $25 free bets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We go through all the players available to the Nets that could come back as the headliner in a trade, and we see where Phoenix Suns' Mikal Bridges lands on the list. Then, we delve into LeBron James potentially wandering eye. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/ /NJ/NY/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customers only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the absence of a Kevin Durant trade, it appears the Suns are content to run back the same squad that lost Game 7 by 50000 points. Is that a good plan? We deep dive into the competition, their stone cold guarantees, biggest worry spots and our weekly T/F questions on Jae's tweet, Suns back court rank, Ayton's offense and more. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/ /NJ/NY/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customers only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Athletic podcaster, formerly on the Suns beat, now on the Nets beat, Travonne Edwards (@Travonne) discusses his take on how the stars run the NBA these days, what are Kevin Durant's motivations, other stars and trade rumors around the league, what Tray thinks of the Ayton deal, and his predictions on big moves around the league this summer. Find us: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com The Basketball Podcast Network Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link https://tinyurl.com/DKAMAZE for a BONUS! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/ /NJ/NY/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customers only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dave, Zona and PLR talk through the implications of Deandre Ayton now being the Phoenix Suns second highest paid player and second max-level salary. Can the Suns still add Kevin Durant to this mix? And PLR asks: should they even want to? Find us: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com The Basketball Podcast Network Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link https://tinyurl.com/DKAMAZE for a BONUS! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/ /NJ/NY/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customers only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dave and Zona get input from Pacers blogger/podcaster Caitlin Cooper on all the Pacers connections in the summer of Kevin Durant, Deandre Ayton... and Jalen Smith?! Of course we cover the latest on Kevin Durant, what the Suns and Nets motivations might be, reasons for the delay, and whether stars should be allowed to dictate trades. Caitlin also breaks down the games of Stix and Ayton, how they might play together on the Pacers with Tyrese Haliburton, and how Myles Turner would fit with Chris Paul and Devin Booker on the Suns (hint: some really good, some not so good). Find us: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com The Basketball Podcast Network Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link https://tinyurl.com/DKAMAZE for a BONUS! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/ /NJ/NY/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customers only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dave is joined by Michael Scotto of Hoopshype.com to break down the craziness of being an insider during the busiest day of the year, the NBA Draft. We deep dive on what he's hearing on Deandre Ayton, Kevin Durant and more. Find us: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com The Basketball Podcast Network Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link https://tinyurl.com/DKAMAZE for a BONUS! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/ /NJ/NY/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dave, Brandon and Jake break down the similarities and differences between Wiggins career and what might happen with DA before we delve into all the latest rumors, favorite trade targets and potential scenarios for handling Ayton's restricted free agency. Find us: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com The Basketball Podcast Network Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link https://tinyurl.com/DKAMAZE for a BONUS! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/ /NJ/NY/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Keith Smith of Front Office Show and spotrac.com and host Dave King break down all the Ayton trade scenarios for the Phoenix Suns by going through some mock trades. You need to know what works and does not work as you hear rumors of Ayton going here and Ayton going there. Keith explains why, where and when it can happen. In part two of the pod, we have an interview with Hornets media James Plowright to discuss Ayton trade possibilities with Charlotte -- Miles Bridges? Terry Rozier? Gordon Hayward? Find us: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com The Basketball Podcast Network Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link https://tinyurl.com/DKAMAZE for a BONUS! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/ /NJ/NY/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How does Mikal Bridges feel about that Game 7 loss? We find out, thanks to the JJ Redick podcast, the Old Man and the Three. Then we talk contracts. Two of the first decisions to be made by the Phoenix Suns this summer is whether they should commit to extensions for Devin Booker and Cameron Johnson. Both players are already under contract for next season, but become eligible for extensions on July 1 beyond those contracts. Booker can get up to $211 million over four years, and Cameron Johnson could get Bridges' money at $90 million over four years. Should the Suns do it? Find us: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com The Basketball Podcast Network Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link https://tinyurl.com/DKAMAZE for a BONUS! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/ /NJ/NY/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wondering who might be shipped out this summer by the Phoenix Suns, and for who? Zona and I debate every single player on the roster, how they might leave (if they do), and who might come in to replace them. How the Suns might trade down before they trade up, and what's on the table in the next five weeks. Find us: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com The Basketball Podcast Network Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link https://tinyurl.com/DKAPRILTBPN for a BONUS! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/ /NJ/NY/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dave, Jake/Fallen Founder and Paul Richardson/PLR/SportsKave discuss the fallout of the falldown by the fallen Suns, whether Deandre Ayton has played his last game for the team, what trade assets the Suns have, what they are targeting, and who might be available for a new Big Three. Find us: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com The Basketball Podcast Network Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link https://tinyurl.com/DKAPRILTBPN for a BONUS! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/ /NJ/NY/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.
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Yep! We are here. Tied at 3-3 in the Conference Semis. MavsDraft is our expert guest to talk about adjustments for both sides. Zona and I give the Suns side of the story. Join us to prep for Game 7! Find us: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com The Basketball Podcast Network Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link https://tinyurl.com/DKAPRILTBPN for a BONUS! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/ /NJ/NY/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dave, Zona, PLR and Tim Cato, who covers the Mavericks for The Athletic, recap the series after three games, predict the future and discuss the other West series, Warriors/Grizzlies. We break down adjustments the Suns can make after the Game 3 loss, what the Mavericks have to do keep momentum, our weekly True/False and series predictions. Find us: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com The Basketball Podcast Network Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link https://tinyurl.com/DKAPRILTBPN for a BONUS! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/ /NJ/NY/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mavs media Kirk Henderson (MavsMoneyball.com) and FLEX from Jersey join us to preview the Suns second-round series vs. the Dallas Mavericks. We also recap what the heck happened in round 1 for both teams, what matchups are best/worst for each team, and our favorite true/false questions. Find us: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com The Basketball Podcast Network Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link https://tinyurl.com/DKAPRILTBPN for a BONUS! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/ /NJ/NY/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pelicans podcaster Mason Ginsberg joins Dave King to discuss both sides of Game 5, Mikal Bridges awesome game on both ends, and what to expect in Game 6, after the Suns take a 3-2 series lead in the 2022 NBA Playoffs first round. Find us: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com The Basketball Podcast Network Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link https://tinyurl.com/DKAPRILTBPN for a BONUS! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/ /NJ/NY/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dave and Jake, Coach Fallen Founder, are joined by FLEX from Jersey, who shares insights into Devin Booker's hamstring injury and timeline to return. We also share our thoughts on Suns 2-1 lead over Pelicans, what's gone wrong, what needs to change to close out the series. Then we have a True/False round on the other playoff series around the league. Find us: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com The Basketball Podcast Network Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link https://tinyurl.com/DKAPRILTBPN for a BONUS! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/ /NJ/NY/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pelicans blogger/podder Mason Ginsberg joins Dave and Zona to discuss the Suns vs. Pelicans first round playoff series, currently tied 1-1. How will the Suns handle Booker's absence? What went right for Pelicans that is repeatable in upcoming games? Join us for a deep dive on this suddenly competitive series. Find us: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com The Basketball Podcast Network Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link https://tinyurl.com/DKAPRILTBPN for a BONUS! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/ /NJ/NY/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Deep dive on Suns-Pelicans with PLR and Shane Young, plus true/false on who loses home court across the eight first round series! Find us: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com The Basketball Podcast Network Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link https://tinyurl.com/DKAPRILTBPN for a BONUS! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/ /NJ/NY/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dave, Zona and a special guest recap the Phoenix Suns record-setting week with lots of stat-me's, preview the Play-In tourney and break down all things Iffe Lundberg. We are joined by traveling Danish reporter Morten Stig Jensen, straight out of Copenhagen. Find us: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com The Basketball Podcast Network Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link https://tinyurl.com/DKAPRILTBPN for a BONUS! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/ /NJ/NY/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dave, Zona and Coach Fallen Founder get you all caught up on the Suns, including how they beat the Warriors and then lost to a severely depleted Grizzlies team (and can the Grizz beat the Suns in the playoffs now?). We also discuss the history and voting for the 2022 Dan Majerle Hustle Award, have fun with our weekly True/False questions and preview how the Suns will get their record-setting 63rd win while resting folks. Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com The Basketball Podcast Network Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link https://tinyurl.com/DKAPRILTBPN for a BONUS! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Friend of the show and sports radio personality on several stations in the Vancouver area, Marcus Fitzgerald is the National Sports Anchor for CityNews 1130 and Host of Basketball Central on Sportsnet 650. In this special quid-pro-quo episode, we start with Marcus asking me questions as we recap Suns-Warriors and then switch to me asking Marcus about his views on the Grizzlies and Warriors chances of upsetting the Suns in the playoffs.
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Dave and guest partner Coach Fallen Founder bring on Clippers blogger Lucas Hann to discuss Booker for MVP, the wild West, and what happens if Suns and Clippers meet in the first round this year. We also have our usual true/false section and predict next week's games. Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com The Basketball Podcast Network Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link https://tinyurl.com/DRAFTKINGSKMARCH for a BONUS! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Richardson of The Kave Show joins Dave and Zona to discuss the Phoenix Suns big Paul-less run, the ever-shrinking magic number to clinching the top seed, Torrey's perfect game (and Dave's im-perfect press conference question on it), and how vitally important it is for Deandre Ayton to get 10+ rebounds.
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Dave and guest Mark Schindler (Basketball News) discuss his article this week on Defensive Player of the Year voting and All-Defense teams. Mark, Nekias Duncan and Jackson Frank all worked together on the votes. Mark and I discuss which Suns were discussed in each case -- Mikal Bridges, Deandre Ayton and Devin Booker all have cases for All-Defense, not to mention Chris Paul and Jae Crowder, on the league's 2nd-best defense. Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com The Basketball Podcast Network Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link https://tinyurl.com/DRAFTKINGSKMARCH for a BONUS! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Phoenix Suns trying to navigate their schedule without Chris Paul has given new stars a chance to rise. The guys from Fanning the Flames join the show to discuss. Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com The Basketball Podcast Network Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link https://tinyurl.com/DRAFTKINGSKMARCH for a BONUS! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dave King and Drew Hill (@DrewHill_DM), beat writer of the Memphis Grizzlies for the Daily Memphian, take a deep dive on the Grizz, their stars like Ja Morant and their role players like Steven Adams, Desmond Bane and Dillon Brooks. We talk about good/bad playoff matchups and what we like/don't like about a possible Suns-Grizzlies Western Conference Finals matchup. Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link https://tinyurl.com/DRAFTKINGSKMARCH for a BONUS! The Basketball Podcast Network If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OR/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I can't believe what I just saw with Cameron Johnson and the Phoenix Suns. Cam-WOW indeed! We recap the Suns big comeback, discuss concerns about DA's effort going forward, preview playoff first round opponents and take listener questions: Is Devin Booker MVP, Suns biggest competition in West, and more! Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link https://tinyurl.com/DRAFTKINGSKMARCH for a BONUS! The Basketball Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zona, John Voita and Coach EvanB discuss the chance Devin Booker has to rise up the MVP charts now that all the Suns playmaking is on him. How to find us: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link https://tinyurl.com/DKFEBTHPN for a BONUS! The Basketball Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dave breaks down what the Suns need to do to keep the No. 1 seed in the West, and Dr. Raj Brar (DPT) helps us understand what an 'avulsion fracture' is, how players recover and what kind of condition Paul will be in come playoff time. How to find us: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link https://tinyurl.com/DKFEBTHPN for a BONUS! The Basketball Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dave and Zona discuss the potential of Chris Paul missing time, how the Suns can fill in behind him, and discuss the Suns changing impact on All-Star Weekend. We also delve deep into first-half stat me's, and pose our four burning questions of the week. How to find us: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link https://tinyurl.com/DKFEBTHPN for a BONUS! The Basketball Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Caitlin Cooper of SB Nation's Indycornrows.com helps me break down the moving parts from the Suns trade deadline. She shares the strengths and weaknesses of Aaron Holiday, who spent three years with the Pacers. We also discuss the mercurial debut of Jalen Smith, and what she saw in Torrey Craig's half-season. How to find us: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link https://tinyurl.com/DKFEBTHPN for a BONUS! The Basketball Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dave, Zona and guests Paul Richardson (PLR of Sports Kave) and Keith Smith (Spotrac, Front Office Show) break down what happened at the trade deadline, how the Suns used a Disabled Player Exception for Holiday, whether the Suns won the Pacers trade, and some Stix love. We also have our weekly True/False questions (who's running the lemonade stand?), recap the week of wins over Bulls, Sixers and Bucks, and preview the next few games before the All-Star break. How to find us: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link https://tinyurl.com/DKFEBTHPN for a BONUS! The Basketball Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dave, Zona and 'Into the Valley' podcast host Ethan Shutt recap what we might have learned from the Suns loss to the Hawks, whether Mikal Bridges has turned the corner offensively and what's up with this new Domantas Sabonis rumor? Last chance! Donate to Bright Side Night here: Suns.com/brightside How to find us: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link https://tinyurl.com/DKJANUARY for a BONUS! The Basketball Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dave gives a quick update on the Suns and the latest trade rumors, then shares a fun interview with Basketball Central host Marcus Fitzgerald. Donate to Bright Side Night here: Suns.com/brightside Other places to find us: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link https://tinyurl.com/DKJANUARY for a BONUS! The Basketball Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Paul and Devin Booker are leading the league's best team, but neither will start in the All-Star Game. Were they snubbed? We also discuss trade options, rumors and True or False! Dave, Zona and special guest PLR -- Paul Richardson of the Sports Kave and Kave Show -- break it all down in this live show from Saturday morning. Other places to find us: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link https://tinyurl.com/DKJANUARY for a BONUS! The Basketball Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Part 4 of the Trade Rumor series, this time with Hoopshype's Michael Scotto! Every day we get closer to the trade deadline and more rumors keep popping up. For the first time, the Suns are being mentioned. Plus we discuss the asking prices of some of the gettable players for the Suns, including Gordon, Harrison Barnes, Justin Holiday, Robert Covington. Oh, and remember Michael Beasley? He wants back in the league. Other places to find us: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link https://tinyurl.com/DKJANUARY for a BONUS! The Basketball Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Part 3 of the Trade Rumor series! As we get nearer to the 2022 trade deadline, rumors are starting to fly. What should the Suns do? What CAN the Suns do? Is Dennis Schroder of the Celtics in our future? Keith Smith of the NBA Front Office Show podcast joins me to break it all down, plus his take on Ayton vs. Time Lord and Stix trade value around league. Other places to find us: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link https://tinyurl.com/DKJANUARY for a BONUS! The Basketball Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Suns will have at least two representatives in the All-Star game, but could they have FIVE? That would be a franchise record! Dave, Zona and guest Cody Hunt break down how the Suns could send five different people to All-Star Weekend. Plus we have our True/False and Cody’s Corner segments! Other places to find us: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link https://tinyurl.com/DKJANUARY for a BONUS! The Basketball Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What's the latest on what the Suns could do by the trade deadline, with Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report. Is this trade deadline a de facto pre-summer free agency, due to low cap room this summer, where teams are acquiring Bird Rights? Does Jalen Smith or Dario Saric have any trade value? Any rumblings on who else Suns could trade? We also discuss the market for Ayton this summer and what other teams have money to make a max offer. Other places to find us: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link https://tinyurl.com/DKJANUARY for a BONUS! The Basketball Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dave and Zona and Coach take some time to analyze what Jake Fischer shared on Suns and league-wide trade rumors ahead of next month’s deadline, including Jalen Smith, Dennis Schroder, Torrey Craig and more. We also recap what we learned in the first half of the Suns season that we did not expect or even anticipate, and predict what will develop over the rest of the season. Other places to find us: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link https://tinyurl.com/DKJANUARY for a BONUS! The Basketball Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Zona and Dave talk about trade rumors with the well-connected NBA Insider Jake Fischer (B/R). We go league-wide on who's a seller, what he's heard, and what players are being connected with the Phoenix Suns. It's all about connecting the dots -- and there's a lot of players available who magically fit into a Jalen Smith salary swap. We talked about Dennis Schroder (yes, that was offered for Smith), Dorian Finney-Smith, P.J. Washington, Kenrich Williams, Robert Covington, Eric Gordon and lots of other players. We also discuss the Ayton contract situation, rumors out of Detroit, and what he hears will happen there. Other places to find us: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link https://tinyurl.com/DKJANUARY for a BONUS! The Basketball Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What assets do the Phoenix Suns have, and which players around the league might be available to help the Suns win the championship? We break down all the options, and name our favorite targets for the Suns to make the team even better for the playoffs. We also play another round of True or False, and preview the upcoming week of games. Other places to find us: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link https://tinyurl.com/DKJANUARY for a BONUS! The Basketball Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Happy New Year, Suns fans! What do the Phoenix Suns need in 2022 to win the whole friggin thing? The Suns added McGee and Biyombo for big man depth, need to get past COVID and need to solve for the Warriors and other challengers to win the NBA Title this time. Dave, Zona and PLR recap the highlights of the greatest year in Suns history and identify the lessons learned for next time. Find the show: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link https://tinyurl.com/DKJANUARY for a BONUS! The Basketball Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dave and guests John Voita (@DarthVoita/host of Suns JAM) and Justin (@SoSaysJ/host of Fanning the Flames)...
recap the Suns loss to the Warriors
discuss the Suns fatal flaws
debate how many All-Stars the Suns will get this year and
predict the Suns record this week (three games: Grizzlies, Thunder, @Celtics)
lay down the gauntlet on a future guest/throwdown episode
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Dave, Zona and special guest Paul Richardson of theSportsKave.com recap the last week of games, play a game of True or False, discuss whether Deandre Ayton has taken the leap on offense and preview the week’s upcoming games.
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Dave and Suns beat writer Gerald Bourget of PHNX Sports discuss the what's gone right and wrong for the Suns the first third of the season, and how some new wrinkles should make them even tougher to beat in the 2022 playoffs. Find the show: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link https://tinyurl.com/DKDEC for a BONUS! The Basketball Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dave, Zona and special guest Max McCauley recap the last week of games, play a game of True or False on Suns biggest competition, name their favorite trade targets (not including Thad Young) and preview the week's upcoming games.
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Not the 1993 team. Not the SSOL teams. You are looking right now at the best Phoenix Suns team ever to take the court in the Valley. Dave and John Voita (@DarthVoita) break down all the evidence, and discuss why it's so hard to actually believe in them yet as the best ever.
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Zona and Dave discuss the Phoenix Suns 18-game winning streak, the loss to Warriors, injuries mounting (Devin Booker and Mikal Bridges), and who needs to step up most in Devin Booker’s absence.
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Chris Herring of SI.com joins Dave and Zona to talk about the Suns win over the Warriors on Tuesday night, the 17-game win streak, and whether the Suns are a legit contender. Throughout the show, we break down Chris' SI.com article on 16 things to like about the Suns during the at-the-time 16-game win streak. We finish by previewing Chris' book 'Blood in the Garden' on how the Knicks personify the 90s NBA. Find the show: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link https://tinyurl.com/DKNOVEMBER for a BONUS! The Basketball Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After knocking off the East-leading Nets and extending their win streak to 16 games, the Suns are about to face off against the surging Golden State Warriors three times in the next month. Which team is better? Find the show: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link https://tinyurl.com/DKNOVEMBER for a BONUS! The Basketball Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Special guest Damon Allred joins Dave and Zona to debate the merits of Deandre Ayton's value in the NBA. Is he really worth the max? Find the show: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link https://tinyurl.com/DKNOVEMBER for a BONUS! The Basketball Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dave talks with Tim Cato (The Athletic) about the latest news and rumors surrounding the Phoenix Suns and Mavericks, who the Suns play twice this week. We discuss the differences in the Robert Sarver and Mark Cuban sexism scandals, whether Deandre Ayton should have gotten a max extension, if Devin Booker should be a shoe-in All-Star and All-NBA, and more!
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Dave, Zona and PLR discuss how Frank the Tank, the Warden and even Downhill Doolie are among the role players who have been stars to help the Suns back toward the top of the Western Conference with a 7-game winning streak. We also discuss the latest on Sarver, including Jalen Rose's walk-back and Penny Sarver's salvos to the complainants.
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What the heck is wrong with Dame this year? Are the Blazers as good as the 30-point drubbing they gave the Suns, or as bad as the 30-point loss to the Clippers the game after that? Danny Marang of Blazers media gives us an intro to the 2021-22 Blazers as only a local can.
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Many allegations were made -- racism, misogyny/sexism -- but there's no smoking gun. Who can get Sarver out then? Some combination of players, staff, NBA league office, fellow owners must take the next step. Dave and Zona invite special guests Fallen Founder and Paul Richardson/PLR of the Sports Kave to discuss all the ramifications and next steps.
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Eric Pincus, long time cap strategist, writer for Bleacher Report, discusses his take on the Suns recent decisions not to give a max-money extension to Deandre Ayton (he completely debunked the 3-4 yr 5-yr narrative, saying the Ayton camp never heard any kind of max level money offer from Suns), declining their option on Jalen Smith ?!?! and overall cap issues with the Suns decision to almost but not quite all the way in. Find the show: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com
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Come for the player grades, stay for the dunking on Chris Paul erasure! The Suns have stumbled out of the gate at 1-3 after many of us believed they would be even better than last year. But bad defense and bad offense have led to bad execution. Let's rate every player on the roster for their hot/not start.
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Another week, another game preview! The sputtering Phoenix Suns host the dangerous Sacramento Kings in a mid-week matchup at Footprint Center in Phoenix. We get you all caught up on the Kings, who have also started 1-2 but beat Suns-killing Blazers on opening night, with guest Brenden Nunez (@BrendenNunesNBA) of TheKingsHerald.com and Kings Pulse podcast. Who's playing well for the Kings this year? What should we expect on Wednesday night? Find out now...
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We recap two games (Nuggets, Lakers) and preview two more (Blazers, Kings), and special guest Bob Young (Az Republic/Athletic/retired) takes us down contract negotiation memory lane of Marion and Joe Johnson contract negotiations gone bad. Oh yeah, and there's that racism and sexism claim to discuss too... Find the show: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com
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Dave previews the Suns vs. Nuggets Opening Night with Denver Stiffs/Pick Axe and Roll podcaster Ryan Blackburn, friend of the show since last playoffs. We discuss the similarities in team salary structure, the Ayton non-extension, MPJ extension, ongoing Suns-Nuggets nightmares by Nuggets fans, the size of the chip on each team's shoulders coming into the season, and we break down each team's focus for the season opener! Find the show: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com
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Dave and Zona have on popular YouTube film breakdown man and high school coach Evin Gualberto to show us new wrinkles in the Suns offense with Mikal Bridges and Landry Shamet Find Evan's work at: https://www.youtube.com/c/EvinGualberto We also discuss: •Are the Suns good or bad at drafting? •Ayton/Bridges/Shamet extensions odds before deadline •Suns Film Breakdown
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Dave talks with NBA Insider Michael Scotto (HoopsHype.com) with latest word on Suns extensions for Ayton, Bridges, Shamet and the pitfalls of playing out the season for RFA. Find the show: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com
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ICYMI Dave talks to Phoenix Suns backup point guard Cam Payne on Media Day, Sept 27, on a number of topics. Cam discusses the pressure of the playoffs, shock at CP's should injury, his historic 29/9/0 line in the Western Conference Finals, how the Suns lost the Finals, his ensuing free agency and his team outlook for 2021-22. Reposted as a solo pod in case you missed this originally tacked on to the end of our Media Day recap show. Find the show: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com
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Dave and Zona catch you up on Suns news, share preseason observations so far and answer Baller questions, after spending a chunk of time breaking down BasketballNews.com's roundtable votes for best young cores in the NBA, and where the Suns stand with Spencer (Spin) Davies. Great fun with a great guest! Find the show: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com
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Dave and Zona convene for a mid-week pod where we discuss what's at stake with the Ayton extension talks, how a failure to get a contract done could impact a LOT more than just Ayton, and then Dave talks to Spurs podcaster/writer Noah from PoundingTheRock.com on what it would take to acquire Thad Young. Find the show: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and www.ZonaHoops.com
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Dave and new co-host, Zona Hoops / Brandon, are joined by Fox 10's Richard Saenz to discuss all things Suns, including the latest news, Booker's status at training camp, who's the worst guy to get 20+ minutes per game this year, who will have the biggest breakout season, what to expect in preseason games, and so much more! Find the show: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @ZonaHoops_ @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Words: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com and ZonaHoops.com
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Dave talks to a Nets podcaster Mike Smeltz (Glue Guys) about what Landry Shamet can bring to the Suns. Plus we talk about the Nets, East contenders, West contenders and potential for Suns/Nets Finals. Find the show: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com
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Suns 2021-22 Media Day is here! Brandon Duenas (Zona Hoops) and Trevor Booth (Bright Side of the Sun) joined Dave King to recap all the interviews, what we saw, what we heard and what storylines are coming out now. We also discuss the impact of Michael Porter Jr's supermax on the contract extension talks with Deandre Ayton and Mikal Bridges. The show concludes with an exclusive interview with Cameron Payne on what went right/wrong in the playoffs, how free agency went for him and what wrinkles he is adding to his game to get better this season. Find the show: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com
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Training Camp starts this week! Dave, Cody and Duane Rankin (azcentral.com, AZ Republic) get you ready with a recap of the latest news, rumors, key dates and all the questions we have on Media Day. Four quarters:
Cross Fire -- Cody and Dave debate whether the Suns should be favored to win the West
Cody's Corner -- Suns wildest over/unders in betting history
Baller Talk -- Is Deandre Ayton already the greatest center in franchise history?
Training Camp notes and questions with Duane Rankin
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Matt Moore takes us through his prediction of the Suns this season, all the ways to bet the NBA, and what good bets you can lay on the Suns before the season starts. You'd be surprised with his over/under on the Suns win total odds, and whether he sees Booker as a good MVP bet. We also delve into how to bet NBA games, and what's the difference between betting and rooting for teams.
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Today's four quarters include:
Exclusive intel on Mikal Bridges and Deandre Ayton extension talks -- which one might wait till next summer to sign????
FLEX TIME: who's working out in Phoenix already, two weeks before training camp, and who's not, plus other Suns news
BALLER TALK: questions from the Flaming Ballers members of the YouTube channel including who's the best possible power forward for this team?
Cards talk: Is the AZ Cardinals success sustainable? How do they compare to the Suns, and how do they differ?
So much fun content here. Thanks to Flex (@FlexfromJersey) and Alex Clancy (@ClancysCorner) for joining the show!
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Zach Harper (the Athletic, Sirius XM, Count the Dings, Cinephobe) shares his thoughts on the Phoenix Suns offseason, whether they are still contenders in West, why he hates Devin Booker, why he loves Devin Booker, how much Deandre Ayton and Mikal Bridges should get in extensions, and so much more! Find the show: Twitter @DaveKingNBA @SunsSolarPanel Youtube: The Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Channel -- with weekly live shows Blog: www.BrightSideoftheSun.com
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Host Dave King interviews David Schuster (@Schumouse) from Chicago and Sean Saint Jacques (@ssaintj7) from NY for deep dives on new Suns players Chandler Hutchison and Elfrid Payton
What did each team lose when these players were traded?
Best NBA skill?
Worst NBA Skill?
Are there any funny stories, or something that happened that defines who he is?
What can the Suns expect?
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Dave King with guest co-host Jake Braunger (Fallen Founder) cover all the latest Suns news! Topics on today’s show —
Chandler Hutchison signed to two-way contract, and gets a raise for his struggles
Who is the Suns biggest rival now: Clippers, Lakers or Nuggets?
BACK TALK: Who is in the starting lineup by playoffs? Jae or Cam J? Or will Monty go twin towers with DA and JaVale??? ;)
BALLER TIME (questions from Flaming Ballers, members)
A game of WOULD YOU RATHER
the ultimate debate- what is your go to game snacks/meal.
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Dave King with guest co-host Paul Richardson (PLR) of the Kave Show and long suffering local Suns media member joins me for the live Saturday show!
Topics on today's show --
PLR’s top contenders in the West
Who wins the East?
Where we think Ben Simmons will end up -- should it be the Suns?
What other big move will happen by opening day. Hield? Lillard? McCollum?
Who on the Suns will have a breakout year
Who on the Suns will regress back to the mean
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Dave brings on friend of the pod John Schuhmann of NBA.com to discuss his latest NBA Power Rankings, where he ranks the Suns #1 overall in the West despite a continued question mark in the areas of interior scoring and free throw attempts. Topics on this episode include:
West playoff outlook -- who's a shoe-in and who's on the Bubble
Which West lotto-projected teams could crash the party like the Suns did last year
How the Suns have stayed on top despite a quiet offseason
Whether a player like Thaddeus Young could improve the Suns significantly
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We welcome Suns twitter illuminati Cody Hunt and one of the OG Flaming Ballers, Coach Fallen Founder to show this week to debate the latest Suns news, before diving into fun trivia and debating the best Suns teams in history. Could the 2021 team beat the SSOL Suns and the 1993 Suns?
News
Releasing Ty-Shon this week — thoughts on no youth movement on back end of roster?
Thoughts on Kevin Love or Thad Young to the Suns?
Aztec uniform design — like or dislike?
Any games you’re circling on the calendar?
Cody’s Corner: previewing which current Suns can rise up the franchise all-time rankings this year
BIG TOPIC: Is this the best Suns team ever?
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Seth Partnow spent three years as Director of Basketball Research with the Milwaukee Bucks, now works for The Athletic as an NBA Analyst. He joined the Solar Panel this week to discuss grouping players into tiers and where the Suns players fit in those tiers. Topics 1) his pioneering use of player tracking data 2) on getting recruited by NBA front offices 3) what he learned about team building, keeping a core together 4) how all teams group players into tiers of like value; the lower the tier the bigger the grouping 5) where the Suns players fit in those tiers, from Cam Johnson to Chris Paul 6) how much would he give Ayton and Bridges in extensions? 7) how high does he see Booker, Ayton and Bridges rising in the future?
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Gerald Bourguet is the NBA editor and lead Suns writer for @The_Step_Back on @FanSided. He also hosts the @ValleyoftheSuns Podcast. Former @HoopsHabit editor ALSO JOINING US is Tim Tompkins, former cohost of the Solar Panel and today’s 3rd in the threesome!
Topics for the day:
For Gerald: First thing’s first, why did you have to go all the way to Duluth to get a date? And why did you come back?
Suns news:
Schedule
Christmas Day and two opening week national TV games -- what does that say about the Suns ratings power?
Suns are one of only 3 teams with 3 games on those days
Suns (34) have 5th most in NBA, behind only Bucks (36), Nets (38), Warriors (41) and league-high Lakers (42)
https://twitter.com/edkupfer/status/1428832211516764163?s=21
Suns schedule on the “easy” side
Jerseys
Using the Valley jerseys one more season
Will we see a lot of goofy
Jalen Smith
made first-team all Summer League -- what did you see in Smith that he can definitely, for sure, bring to the 2020-21 Suns team? Would he play ahead of Dario in any situations? (Don’t ask Tim this)
They played him almost exclusively at power forward next to Kevin Alexander; do you see him doing well next to Ayton? Why/why not (Don’t ask Tim this)
BIG TOPIC
All these extensions — what do they tell us about Deandre Ayton and Mikal Bridges
Per brendon Kleen, only Bam, AD and KAT are the only centers who have gotten max extension off rookie deals, and they were
All-Stars
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Dave King is joined by Michael Pina, a writer and podcaster with Sports Illustrated. He does the Open Floor podcast with Rohan Nadkarni and Chris Herring. In the past week, Michael has covered his top 10 duos in the NBA and his West tiers. Michael answers a series of questions, including:
Why do you hate Devin Booker?
You didn't even include injured duos, like Jokic/Murray and Kawhi/PG. How far down would Booker/Paul fall if everyone was healthy?
You predicted the Suns would finish 4th in the West. Is that because the Suns you think the Suns will regress, or because other teams are blowing past them?
Do the Suns need to make a big change to get back to the Finals?
What do you see as Ayton’s ceiling? Bridges ceiling?
Which team will surprise, like last year’s Suns?
How much should Ayton and Bridges each get in their extensions?
Part 2 is with Mirin Fader to discuss her new book on Giannis, to recap the Finals, bring up a profile she did on Michael Bridges way back in college, and to convince her to write The Book on Book next!
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Espo, with a dash of Justin the lawyer (8-8:10)
Change to Solar Panel hosts -- Espo and Saul serve me divorce papers
New feed, new look, new twitter, same Youtube
John Voita (8:10-9:00)
Stix forever? What is Jalen Smith's best NBA role?
Does Ty-Shon have a future in the NBA
Other SL observations
Do the Suns need another superstar to get back to the Finals?
What other moves do they need to make?
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Dave King brings you a special mid-week episode with guests Dan Favale (Bleacher Report, Hardwood Knocks pod) and Keith Smith (Spotrac, Front Office Show pod and CelticsBlog). We cover a ton of topics on free agency and where the Suns stand after the music stopped. Topics
What was the most shocking signing or trade you saw in free agency? (good or bad)
What’s your opinion on ‘tampering’?
Which contender improved themselves the most?
Which contender got worse?
Which low playoff team is now a contender?
Which low playoff team got worse?
Which lottery team improved the most?
Which lottery team got worse?
How would you grade the Suns free agency?
Where do the Suns now rank in the West? Are there repeat chances better or worse after free agency?
Do the Suns need another superstar to get back to the Finals?
What other moves do they need to make?
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