135. Resetting The Suns Cap & Roster Heading Into FA ft Jon Bloom

Ep. 106- True Leadership On This Suns Team Wasn't Bought: The Suns have dumped a massive amount of their salary into veteran "leaders" who haven't panned out. We talk about the veteran leaders who have made a positive impact. Does Ayton have a chance at ROY? Kelly Oubre's fit with the team An arena update Josh Jackson's improved play and where the Suns are defensively. Find us on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram & Twitter @ Suns Solar Panel Tim Tompkins (@RadioTimNBA), Dave King (@DaveKingNBA), Greg Esposito (@Espo) <a href="http://www.SunsShow.com">www.SunsShow.com</a> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support</a> by PHNX Suns Podcast

56 min listen

Ep. 111- Phoenix Suns Sellers At Trade Deadline: Who are the players most likely to go?  Does the lack of relationships James Jones has with front offices hinder the Suns at the deadline? Dragan Bender's new NBA career And Duane Rankin of AZ Central stops by the discuss the Suns players only meeting --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support</a> by PHNX Suns Podcast

76 min listen

Ep. 116- Phoenix Suns Front Office- Who's At Fault?:  On today's episode we talk- What the hell is going on with the Suns front office? James Jones is NOT the problem Can the league do anything about Robert Sarver? Eric Bledsoe resigning with the Bucks Channing Frye retirement Josh Jackson not showing up to autograph signing Suns nearly firing Igor And oh yea, the Suns won a game  Video Version Of Episode-   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChQjPpYxMivM9zkYac_mR2A--- 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> by PHNX Suns Podcast

70 min listen

Ep. 108- Devin Booker All-Star, Suns Slow Starts & New Years Resolutions: New year, new Suns?  We discuss Devin Booker's chances of making the All-Star team The Suns slow starts & what Igor can do to fix it 2019 Resolutions for the Suns 9 man rotation, Coaching Staff & Front Office  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support</a> by PHNX Suns Podcast

61 min listen

100th Episode- 3J Warren & Mikal Bridges Shine: - We share one Suns fans story of how he became a life long Phoenix Suns fan - Should the Suns acquire Melo? - Should the Suns have put in their chips for Jimmy Butler - Josh Jackson's comments on Devin Booker's turnovers - Devin Booker shooting woes - Is Mikal Bridges the answer? & Advanced stats to back it up - 3J Warren emerging as a star? - TJ Warren & Josh Jackson got beef? - Why isn't Troy Daniels playing? - Ariza heading to Rockets rumors --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support</a> by PHNX Suns Podcast

64 min listen

E. 104 ft Bob Young of the Athletic- The Golden Age Of The Suns: Veteran Suns beat writer Bob Young joins us to discuss his experiences over the last 13 years covering the Suns including the differences in ownership, culture, and management. We get a bit nostalgic discussing the 90's era, some highlights etc Don't worry- there's enough discussion of this current Suns cohort too. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support</a> by PHNX Suns Podcast

38 min listen

Ep. 107- Nate Duncan on Devin Booker, DeAndre Ayton & The Suns: Nate Duncan, host of Dunc'd On Podcast, joins us to discuss his recent Prospects Under 23 episode and why he ranked Devin Booker in tier 4. We discuss DeAndre Ayton- Where he's excelled and where he needs to improve. And of coarse, we ask Nate directly if he's biased towards the Suns.   Find us on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram & Twitter @ Suns Solar Panel   Tim Tompkins (@RadioTimNBA), Dave King (@DaveKingNBA), Greg Esposito (@Espo)   <a href="http://www.sunsshow.com/">www.SunsShow.com</a>  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support</a> by PHNX Suns Podcast

90 min listen

Ep. 125- Monty Williams Analysis: 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.  SPONSOR: www.Valley-Boyz.com Youtube Channel:   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChQjPpYxMivM9zkYac_mR2A --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support</a> by PHNX Suns Podcast

34 min listen

Ep. 124- What Suns Players Really Thought Of The Phoenix Suns:  Ashley Nevel (@AshleyNevel) of Brightside Of The Sun join us to discuss   - Suns coaching search including Monty Williams, David Vanterpool, Nate Tibbetts  - Suns players opinions on Igor Kokoskov & why he was ineffective as a head coach  - James Jones & why he made a coaching change     - What players weren’t happy with their playing time last year  - TJ Warren isn’t coming back- and here’s why  - The real reason TJ Warren didn’t come back last season  - James Jones clearing house which might include beloved Suns training staff Aaron Nelson  - Robert Sarver’s control over the front office   - Is Devin Booker a vocal enough leader for this team?   - Suns offseason outlook and rumors we’ve heard around the team  - Why Dragan Bender isn't returning next season  by PHNX Suns Podcast

52 min listen

Ep 117- Phoenix Suns Finding Success: - Devin Booker youngest player to score 500 3 pointers- Is Suns recent success sustainable? - DeAndre Ayton's improved defense- How much will Kelly Oubre take to retain in RFA? - Josh Jackson- 5 and 3 man lineup net ratings- Igor's improved coaching and substitutions  Subscribe To Our Youtube Channel-  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChQjPpYxMivM9zkYac_mR2A--- 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> by PHNX Suns Podcast

67 min listen

158. The Suns Don't Suck?: DeAndre Ayton dominated. Devin Booker fill the stat-sheet and Ricky Rubio was the floor general everyone expected but can we really read anything into the first preseason game for the Phoenix Suns? <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel-/support">Support The Show</a> <a href="http://www.sunsshirts.com">Solar Panel Shirts</a> <a href="youtube.com/c/SunsSolarPanel">Subscribe To The Youtube Channel</a> <a href="http://signup.sunspodcast.com">Get a Free Solar Panel Sticker or Magnet</a> Add us on Twitter <a href="https://www.Twitter.com/SunsSolarPanel">@SunsSolarPanel </a> <a href="www.Twitter.com/DaveKingNBA">Dave </a> <a href="www.Twitter.com/Espo">Espo </a> <a href="www.Twitter.com/RadioTimNBA">Tim </a> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support" re by PHNX Suns Podcast

33 min listen

Solar Panel Ep. 102- Suns In The Clutch: - During the clutch, are the Suns a one trick pony? How can Igor improve on that and in theory, the results - Are people too critical of DeAndre Ayton's defense? - Will running Point Book put more wear and tear on his body? - Richaun Holmes has been playing strong. Does he deserve a chance to start? - Should the Suns try a twin towers lineup? - Three headlines from Suns Reddit Find us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter @ Suns Solar Panel Tim Tompkins (@RadioTimNBA), Dave King (@DaveKingNBA), Greg Esposito (@Espo) <a href="http://www.SunsShow.com">www.SunsShow.com</a> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support</a> by PHNX Suns Podcast

51 min listen

Ep. 105- Dear Robert Sarver: - Understanding the 3 way trade debocile - Grading the Ariza trade in its final form - Robert Sarver's God awful week & really entire tenure as an owner - The Suns have won 2 games in a row for the first time in nearly a year - The impact Oubre & Rivers will have on the Suns rotations & season as a while Find us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter @ Suns Solar Panel Tim Tompkins (@RadioTimNBA), Dave King (@DaveKingNBA), Greg Esposito (@Espo) <a href="http://www.SunsShow.com">www.SunsShow.com</a> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support</a> by PHNX Suns Podcast

68 min listen

Ep. 118- Small Forward Musical Chairs. Who's In And Who's Out: With special guest Jim Coughenour of Brightside Of The Sun     - Luke Walton vs Igor Kokoskov  - Why Igor isn’t playing DeAnthony Melton - Defensive impact of Kelly Oubre and Mikal Bridges - Can the Suns keep Oubre and Bridges - Does Oubre hinder Mikal Bridges development? - If the Suns keep both Oubre & Bridges, what happens to Josh Jackson and TJ Warren? - Why we expect TJ Warren to return before the end of the season - Summing up the Suns wins vs the Bucks & Warriors - How the Suns lost at the end of regulation to the Rockets - The Tank Race & where the Suns are likely to wind up Subscribe to our Youtube Channel:   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChQjPpYxMivM9zkYac_mR2A --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/message Support this podcast: <a href="http by PHNX Suns Podcast

68 min listen

Ep. 109- The 2019 Free Agency PG Class: The free agency point guard class of 2019 & what restricted free agents the Suns might target  We break down James Jones exclusive interview at Brightside Night Where James Jones thinks the Suns will find their PG Quincy Acy signing --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support</a> by PHNX Suns Podcast

57 min listen

Ep. 131- Will The Suns Trade Their #6 Draft Pick?:   Suns open to trading No. 6 pick for veteran point guard, Reported by Jonathan Givony of ESPN   Gambo reported otherwise- but to keep eye on free agents Cory Joseph, Pat Bev, Darren Collison, TJ McConnell We discuss which competing report to believe.  Support the show:   <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel-/support" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel-/support</a> Subscribe on Youtube:   <a href="http://www.youtube.com/c/PhoenixSunsSolarPanel">http://www.youtube.com/c/PhoenixSunsSolarPanel</a>  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support</a> by PHNX Suns Podcast

17 min listen

Ep. 126- The Suns Pick 6th. What Now?: 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. Watch on Youtube:   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChQjPpYxMivM9zkYac_mR2A --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support</a> by PHNX Suns Podcast

25 min listen

Ep. 112- Suns Trade Deadline Preview: - Who are the Suns most likely to trade - What are the most likely trade targets - Is there truth to the trade rumors we've heard already - Why the Suns haven't been players in any Star trades so far - Will James Jones lack of front office experience hurt the Suns during the tradeline - We debut a brand new segment, Solar Vortex  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support</a> by PHNX Suns Podcast

67 min listen

Ep. 110- Free Throws, poor defense or biased refs?:  - New nicknames for Mikal Bridges  - The NAZ Suns becoming the Rodeo Clowns - Is the NBA biased against the Suns & therefore not giving them calls?  - Is Devin Booker the next Carmelo Anthony? - Should the Suns insert Oubre into the starting lineup? And if so, who should he replace? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support</a> by PHNX Suns Podcast

63 min listen

Ep 123- Sam Vecenie on the Phoenix Suns 'idiot proof' off season.: Sam Vecenie from The Athletic joins to discuss    -- 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?!  Sponsor: www.Valley-Boyz.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-solar- by PHNX Suns Podcast

76 min listen

Ep. 122- Suns 'New' Front Office & The Real Reason Earl Watson Was Fired:  - The front office is now official with Trevor Buckstein & Jeff Bower reporting to James Jones  - What impact will Jeff Bower have in Phoenix?   - Is James Jones the right pick for GM  - BREAKING: The REAL reason Earl Watson was fired  - What will the Suns do with their draft pick?   - Should the Suns trade the pick before the lottery?   - The cap situation and what avenues they have to improve this offseason   - Is Igor's job safe?   Official Sponsor: www.Valley-Boyz.com  Subscribe To Our Youtube Channel:   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChQjPpYxMivM9zkYac_mR2A --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm by PHNX Suns Podcast

69 min listen

Ep. 101- Point Book, Markel Fultz, John Wall, Bradley Beal: - The Desert City 6 - Where Suns players rank is the just released Real Plus Minus stasticial leaders - Is Markel Fultz woth a flyer? And what SHOULD the Suns give up to acquire him? - Is John Wall worth a God father trade? - Would Bradley Beal and Devin Booker back court work? Find us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter @ Suns Solar Panel Tim Tompkins (@RadioTimNBA), Dave King (@DaveKingNBA), Greg Esposito (@Espo) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support</a> by PHNX Suns Podcast

44 min listen

144. Suns Back Court Vs The West Part 1: We rank the Suns projected starting lineup vs the Western Conference part 1 Suns Vegas over/unders and break down WS  & Listener Mailbag   <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel-/support">Support The Show</a>:  <a href="http://www.sunsshirts.com">Solar Panel Shirts</a>:  <a href="http://www.youtube.com/c/PhoenixSunsSolarPanel ">Watch on Youtube</a>:  Add us on Twitter <a href="https://www.Twitter.com/SunsSolarPanel">@SunsSolarPanel</a>  <a href="www.Twitter.com/DaveKingNBA">Dave </a> <a href="www.Twitter.com/Espo">Espo </a> <a href="www.Twitter.com/RadioTimNBA ">Tim </a> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support</a> by PHNX Suns Podcast

64 min listen

Ep. 127- Suns Cap Situation Heading Into Free Agency: - Resetting the Suns salary cap now that they have the 6th pick in the draft  - Ways the Phoenix Suns can target a max player by clearing cap  - Will the Suns resign Holmes  - ROY Awards & Ayton's chances against Doncic & Young  - What players the Suns have bird rights for   - Can they possibly target Kyrie Iriving and what would they have to clear to sign him  - Center free agents & how much they'll be willing to spend to sign them  Subscribe To Our Youtube Channel:   <a href="http://www.youtube.com/c/PhoenixSunsSolarPanel">http://www.youtube.com/c/PhoenixSunsSolarPanel</a>  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support</a> by PHNX Suns Podcast

63 min listen

Ep 113- Trade Deadline Over. What's Next:  - Was Tyler Johnson the best the Suns could do at the deadline  - Grading who had the best trade deadline in the NBA  - We go on for a bit about the Gorilla  - Did Suns dodge a bullet in not acquiring LaVar Ball? ;) - Should Suns have gone after Markell Fultz or Jabari Parker - Josh Jackson turned a corner?  And what's next with this Suns team through the rest of the season.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support</a> by PHNX Suns Podcast

63 min listen

Ep. 120- Devin Booker Is...: - A rebuttal to Ben Golliver's Devin Booker take- Why the national media doesn't think Devin Booker is anything more than a volume scorer- We look at the history of Star players on bad teams and where Booker ranks among those- A little preview into the NBA Draft and what the Suns might do with their pick- Jimmer getting benched at home- Kelly Oubre trademarking "Valley Boyz" Subscribe to our youtube channel:   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChQjPpYxMivM9zkYac_mR2A--- 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> by PHNX Suns Podcast

70 min listen

139. Suns Searching For Power Forward & Jalen Lecque hype:  Gambo is reporting the Suns are still searching for a 3rd string power forward- we discuss their options   Kelly Oubre has resigned with the Suns- we discuss what the hold up was and whether the contract he was signed to was best case scenario    The excitement around Jalen Lecque is real among Suns fans- we discuss if that will translate to the regular season     Support The Show: Support The Show: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel-/support">https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel-/support</a> Solar Panel Shirts: <a href="http://www.sunsshirts.com/">http://www.sunsshirts.com</a> Watch on Youtube:  <a href="http://www.youtube.com/c/PhoenixSunsSolarPanel">http://www.youtube.com/c/PhoenixSunsSolarPanel</a>  Add us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel <a href="http://www.twitter.com/DaveKingNBA">Dave </a>@DaveKingNBA by PHNX Suns Podcast

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133. ESPN's Bobby Marks On Suns Draft & Free Agency: 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.  Support the show: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel-/supportWatch On Youtube:    <a href="http://www.youtube.com/c/PhoenixSunsSolarPanel">http://www.youtube.com/c/PhoenixSunsSolarPanel</a> Solar Panel Shirts: http://www.sunsshirts.com--- 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> by PHNX Suns Podcast

58 min listen

Ep. 119- Suns Pushing Booker To The Edge (59 points!): 1) Greg pays off his lost bet 2) Will TJ Warren return this season?  3) How important is it to bring back Kelly Oubre next season?  4) Would a competent NBA wing be just as good as Oubre?  5) Is Tyler Johnson the answer at PG next season?  6) When will Devin Booker demand a trade?  7) Jimmer Mania  Subscribe to our Youtube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChQjPpYxMivM9zkYac_mR2A --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support</a> by PHNX Suns Podcast

72 min listen

148. Deep Dive on Suns Rookie Cam Johnson: Espo and Dave welcome special guest Jake Lawrence... not from Statefarm but from the Tarheels Blog to talk about what fans can expect from rookie Cam Johnson.  Support The Show: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel-/support Solar Panel Shirts: http://www.sunsshirts.com Outro Song by Lucky Boys Confusion --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel/support</a> by PHNX Suns Podcast

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135. Resetting The Suns Cap & Roster Heading Into FA ft Jon Bloom

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