A jam packed week results in a jam packed episode. Max &amp; David tackle the 5 games of the week, highlighted by Kelly Oubre beating the Rockets &amp; Deandre Ayton having possibly his best ever game versus the Nuggets. The guys then discuss the rest via the 7SOL Leader Board, before moving onto their thoughts on standing pat at the trade deadline. They finish off with a fun exercise picking their All Star Squads. As always, all the usual segments sprinkled in between! ----2:20 - Recap4:15 - Houston Game 14:30 - Denver Game 28:22 - Leaderboard 37:55 - Did You Know44:20 - Trade Deadline Thoughts1:15:30 - All Star Selections1:25:30 - 7SOL

A jam packed week results in a jam packed episode. Max &amp; David tackle the 5 games of the week, highlighted by Kelly Oubre beating the Rockets &amp; Deandre Ayton having possibly his best ever game versus the Nuggets. The guys then discuss the rest via the 7SOL Leader Board, before moving onto their thoughts on standing pat at the trade deadline. They finish off with a fun exercise picking their All Star Squads. As always, all the usual segments sprinkled in between! ----2:20 - Recap4:15 - Houston Game 14:30 - Denver Game 28:22 - Leaderboard 37:55 - Did You Know44:20 - Trade Deadline Thoughts1:15:30 - All Star Selections1:25:30 - 7SOL

Ep 78 - Ayton & Oubre Explode, Trade Deadline Thoughts & All Star Selections

Max &amp; David start with Devin Booker being snubbed from the All Star Game before discussing this weeks up &amp; down results against DAL &amp; OKC. Then starting with a Mock Trade Deadline exercise, where they each act as Suns GM, they lay out what a good deadline would look like for the Suns. More trade chatter to finish, covering off all the usual suspects, other Suns trade possibilities &amp; what might happen league wide. Plus, all the usual regular segments! ----2:00 - Devin Booker All Star Snub 10:45 - Recap 12:15 - Leaderboard 30:35 - Did You Know 38:05 - Mock Trade Deadlines 52:15 - Other Trade Ideas 1:12:15 - 7SOL 

Max &amp; David start with Devin Booker being snubbed from the All Star Game before discussing this weeks up &amp; down results against DAL &amp; OKC. Then starting with a Mock Trade Deadline exercise, where they each act as Suns GM, they lay out what a good deadline would look like for the Suns. More trade chatter to finish, covering off all the usual suspects, other Suns trade possibilities &amp; what might happen league wide. Plus, all the usual regular segments! ----2:00 - Devin Booker All Star Snub 10:45 - Recap 12:15 - Leaderboard 30:35 - Did You Know 38:05 - Mock Trade Deadlines 52:15 - Other Trade Ideas 1:12:15 - 7SOL

Ep 77 - Booker Snubbed & Mock Trade Deadline

Max and David react to the Suns' heartbreaking loss to the Memphis Grizzlies before breaking down the rest of the week's games. Maybe the Suns aren't that good, but at least they have Devin Booker. This is a therapy session.--2:15 - Recap4:00 - Memphis Reaction23:30 - Did you Know31:30 - Spurs Games40:30 - Indiana Game51:30 - Leaderboard57:30 - 7SOL

Max and David react to the Suns' heartbreaking loss to the Memphis Grizzlies before breaking down the rest of the week's games. Maybe the Suns aren't that good, but at least they have Devin Booker. This is a therapy session. -- 2:15 - Recap4:00 - Memphis Reaction23:30 - Did you Know31:30 - Spurs Games40:30 - Indiana Game51:30 - Leaderboard57:30 - 7SOL

Ep 76 - Grizzlies Game Reaction & Therapy Session

Max and David discuss Phoenix's young core fueling their recent surge before breaking down each player's season so far. They finish up after Did You Know by analyzing the race for the 8 seed in the West.Recap - 3:00Leaderboard - 5:30Season in Review - 16:00Did You Know - 1:02:30West Race - 1:08:007SOL - 1:20:00

Max and David discuss Phoenix's young core fueling their recent surge before breaking down each player's season so far. They finish up after Did You Know by analyzing the race for the 8 seed in the West. Recap - 3:00Leaderboard - 5:30Season in Review - 16:00Did You Know - 1:02:30West Race - 1:08:007SOL - 1:20:00

Ep 75 - Phoenix's Recent Surge + Season in Review

Devin Booker

Max and David hit several different topics today. They start with the weekly leaderboard before moving on to their West and East All-Stars. They finish up by breaking down Bill Simmons' wonderful podcast on the Seven Seconds or Less Suns with Steve Nash.Recap/Current Suns Thoughts - 1:50Leaderboard - 5:50West All-Stars - 16:00Did You Know - 42:30East All-Stars - 48:30Simmons/Nash Pod - 1:01:307SOL 1:25:30

Max and David hit several different topics today. They start with the weekly leaderboard before moving on to their West and East All-Stars. They finish up by breaking down Bill Simmons' wonderful podcast on the Seven Seconds or Less Suns with Steve Nash. Recap/Current Suns Thoughts - 1:50Leaderboard - 5:50West All-Stars - 16:00Did You Know - 42:30East All-Stars - 48:30Simmons/Nash Pod - 1:01:307SOL 1:25:30

Ep 74 - Our All-Star Teams, Devin Booker & the 7SOL Suns

Max and David return from a short holiday break to answer your questions! From Booker and Ayton to the future of the roster, this episode touches on all things Suns.1:15 - Recap4:00 - Leaderboard9:30 - Mailbag Part 1: Booker, Ayton, and other current players46:45 - Did You Know53:30 - Mailbag Part 2: The Suns' Future and miscellaneous questions1:22:15 - 7SOL

Max and David return from a short holiday break to answer your questions! From Booker and Ayton to the future of the roster, this episode touches on all things Suns. 1:15 - Recap4:00 - Leaderboard9:30 - Mailbag Part 1: Booker, Ayton, and other current players46:45 - Did You Know53:30 - Mailbag Part 2: The Suns' Future and miscellaneous questions1:22:15 - 7SOL

Ep 73 - Back with a Mailbag on All Things Suns!

With a third of the NBA season down, Max &amp; David run through how the Suns have looked and if they still have a shot at the playoffs.   Starting off with a Recap &amp; the Suns Leader Board, the guys then move onto discussing how Deandre Ayton's return will help the team. They then discuss the biggest surprises and disappointments so far, before looking at how the rotation might look with everyone healthy.   After Did You Know, the episode ends with a look at the upcoming schedule and bubble team competition, for a discussion surrounding the Suns playoff chances.  _____ Recap/News 2:33 Suns Leader Boards 6:05 Deandre Ayton Returns 9:15 Grading The Roster So Far 21:30 How Will The Rotation Shake Out 42:30 Did You Know 51:15 The Remaining Schedule 58:10 Bubble Team Watch 1:05:45 7SOL 1:17:45

With a third of the NBA season down, Max &amp; David run through how the Suns have looked and if they still have a shot at the playoffs. Starting off with a Recap &amp; the Suns Leader Board, the guys then move onto discussing how Deandre Ayton's return will help the team. They then discuss the biggest surprises and disappointments so far, before looking at how the rotation might look with everyone healthy. After Did You Know, the episode ends with a look at the upcoming schedule and bubble team competition, for a discussion surrounding the Suns playoff chances. _____ Recap/News 2:33 Suns Leader Boards 6:05 Deandre Ayton Returns 9:15 Grading The Roster So Far 21:30 How Will The Rotation Shake Out 42:30 Did You Know 51:15 The Remaining Schedule 58:10 Bubble Team Watch 1:05:45 7SOL 1:17:45

Ep 72 - Can PHX Still Make The Playoffs?

Max and David bring back NERDCAST to help preview the NBA's trade season, including both the major PF targets being discussed as well as a few under-the-radar targets. After Did You Know they run through the weekly leaderboard and discuss the NBA landscape.

Max and David bring back NERDCAST to help preview the NBA's trade season, including both the major PF targets being discussed as well as a few under-the-radar targets. After Did You Know they run through the weekly leaderboard and discuss the NBA landscape.

Ep 71 - NBA Trade Season Mini-Nerdcast!

Max and David start in the spirit of the holidays by giving out Thanksgiving "awards" for the Suns' season so far before going through their power rankings of the NBA teams in both conferences.---3:00 Recap5:00 What We're Thankful For29:45 What We're Not So Thankful For37:30 Leaderboard48:00 Did You Know54:50 NBA Power Rankings1:12:30 7SOL

Max and David start in the spirit of the holidays by giving out Thanksgiving "awards" for the Suns' season so far before going through their power rankings of the NBA teams in both conferences. --- 3:00 Recap5:00 What We're Thankful For29:45 What We're Not So Thankful For37:30 Leaderboard48:00 Did You Know54:50 NBA Power Rankings1:12:30 7SOL

Ep 70 - What We're Thankful For + NBA Power Rankings

Kellan Olson

After a Suns three game losing streak, Kellan Olson joins Max &amp; David to run through the current injuries and what problems it has caused on the court.  Starting off with a Recap, the trio then move onto discussing the biggest holes in the current Suns team and how panicked they are short &amp; long term. They discussed the big man rotation, PG issues and overall depth within the roster.  What has changed in the West Playoff race and how much the Suns need Ayton to return, ends the episode.  The Vote Leader Board returns, along with Did You Know and 7SOL mixed in between.  _____ Recap/News 2:35 The C Position &amp; Aron Baynes 4:23 The PG Position &amp; Ricky Rubio 22:00 The Other Rotation Issue 35:30 Suns Leader Board 47:40 Did You Know 54:05 Playoffs In The West 1:02:00 Deandre Ayton's Return 1:13:00 7SOL 1:19:30

After a Suns three game losing streak, Kellan Olson joins Max &amp; David to run through the current injuries and what problems it has caused on the court. Starting off with a Recap, the trio then move onto discussing the biggest holes in the current Suns team and how panicked they are short &amp; long term. They discussed the big man rotation, PG issues and overall depth within the roster. What has changed in the West Playoff race and how much the Suns need Ayton to return, ends the episode. The Vote Leader Board returns, along with Did You Know and 7SOL mixed in between. _____ Recap/News 2:35 The C Position &amp; Aron Baynes 4:23 The PG Position &amp; Ricky Rubio 22:00 The Other Rotation Issue 35:30 Suns Leader Board 47:40 Did You Know 54:05 Playoffs In The West 1:02:00 Deandre Ayton's Return 1:13:00 7SOL 1:19:30

Ep 69 - What Have The Suns Missed Most? With Kellan Olson

An NBA podcast with a Phoenix Suns focus - Max McCauley &amp; David Nash talk all things basketball.

Miss you guys

Needed the Optimism

Seven Seconds or Less: An NBA & Phoenix Suns Podcast

Max and David return with the second division preview episode, looking at the Northwest &amp; Southeast Divisions. Before jumping into those, they discuss; the possibility of Jimmy Butler joining the Suns, DeAnthony Melton finally signing his contract and take a listener question about how Jackson and Warren can co-exist in the second unit.  Then onto the Northwest Division covering the major issues of Denver, Minnesota, Oklahoma City, Portland and Utah. The Southeast Division follows with the same format, looking at Atlanta, Charlotte, Miami, Orlando and Washington. Butler trades, Playoff chances, Mitchell takes and all the winners and losers, plus everything else in between. Before a customary end to the episode with the usual 7SOL segment.  -- 01:48 Could Butler Become a Sun?09:40 Melton Officially a Sun15:25 Listener Q: Can Jackson &amp; Warren co-exist17:58 Did You Know: Butler Edition23:20 Northwest Division Preview50:28 Southeast Division Preview 1:08:33 Seven Seconds Or Less: NW/SE Edition

Max and David return with the second division preview episode, looking at the Northwest &amp; Southeast Divisions. Before jumping into those, they discuss; the possibility of Jimmy Butler joining the Suns, DeAnthony Melton finally signing his contract and take a listener question about how Jackson and Warren can co-exist in the second unit.  Then onto the Northwest Division covering the major issues of Denver, Minnesota, Oklahoma City, Portland and Utah. The Southeast Division follows with the same format, looking at Atlanta, Charlotte, Miami, Orlando and Washington. Butler trades, Playoff chances, Mitchell takes and all the winners and losers, plus everything else in between. Before a customary end to the episode with the usual 7SOL segment.  -- 01:48 Could Butler Become a Sun? 09:40 Melton Officially a Sun 15:25 Listener Q: Can Jackson &amp; Warren co-exist 17:58 Did You Know: Butler Edition 23:20 Northwest Division Preview 50:28 Southeast Division Preview  1:08:33 Seven Seconds Or Less: NW/SE Edition

Ep 19 - Division Previews: Northwest and Southeast

Josh Eberley

Max and David are joined by Josh Eberley, a writer for Hoop and podcast host of Hot Takes &amp; Shot Fakes, to continue the 7SOL Position Pod Series. An American, an Australian and a Canadian break down all things Devin Booker, focusing in on his recent max extension and what he needs to do to earn it. Looking at the last 10 years of these deals, the guys discuss what Booker needs to do next season, how he and the Suns can avoid a Wiggins type backlash and what the expectations should be for both team and player throughout the life of the deal.  Plus, the guys react to proposed rule changes in rapid-fire fashion, David tells a story about Suns shooting guards of the past, and David also asks Max and Josh for some hot takes with a shooting guard themed Seven Seconds Or Less segment.  --Suns fans - we forgot to give credit to Kellan Olson's great article when discussing Booker's stats, you can read it here: http://arizonasports.com/story/1617245/las-vegas-odds-devin-booker-greatness-more-seriously/-- 03:43 Rapid Fire News (Proposed Rule Changes)07:27 Did You Know? Shooting Guard Edition11:55 Booker's Extension Situation 16:35 Recent Max Extension History 23:05 What To Look For in 18/1930:45 Avoiding The Wiggins Extension Year 38:55 Booker's Expectation During The Contract 47:10 Can The Suns Get Booker The Required Help?57:20 Seven Seconds or Less: SG Edition

Max and David are joined by Josh Eberley, a writer for Hoop and podcast host of Hot Takes &amp; Shot Fakes, to continue the 7SOL Position Pod Series. An American, an Australian and a Canadian break down all things Devin Booker, focusing in on his recent max extension and what he needs to do to earn it. Looking at the last 10 years of these deals, the guys discuss what Booker needs to do next season, how he and the Suns can avoid a Wiggins type backlash and what the expectations should be for both team and player throughout the life of the deal.  Plus, the guys react to proposed rule changes in rapid-fire fashion, David tells a story about Suns shooting guards of the past, and David also asks Max and Josh for some hot takes with a shooting guard themed Seven Seconds Or Less segment.  -- Suns fans - we forgot to give credit to Kellan Olson's great article when discussing Booker's stats, you can read it here: <a href="http://arizonasports.com/story/1617245/las-vegas-odds-devin-booker-greatness-more-seriously/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://arizonasports.com/story/1617245/las-vegas-odds-devin-booker-greatness-more-seriously/</a> -- 03:43 Rapid Fire News (Proposed Rule Changes) 07:27 Did You Know? Shooting Guard Edition 11:55 Booker's Extension Situation  16:35 Recent Max Extension History  23:05 What To Look For in 18/19 30:45 Avoiding The Wiggins Extension Year  38:55 Booker's Expectation During The Contract  47:10 Can The Suns Get Booker The Required Help? 57:20 Seven Seconds or Less: SG Edition

Ep 15 - Josh Eberley on Devin Booker's Extension

With two weeks worth of games in the bank, Max and David look at the Suns season to date. The guys start off by discussing what they look right about so far, before admitting defeat to a few things they looked way off on before the season started. Later in the episode, the guys talk about both Conferences current standings &amp; even dare to consider what the Suns playoff chances look like after a 3-2 start.   New segment on the Leaderboard returns, plus regular favorites; Did You Know and 7SOL.  _____ Recap/News 2:40 What Looks Rights (Victory Laps) 8:50 What Looks Wrong (Clap Backs) 34:20 Player Of The Week Voting 52:10 Did You Know 1:00:07 General NBA - Early Standings Look 1:07:00 7SOL 1:24:00

With two weeks worth of games in the bank, Max and David look at the Suns season to date. The guys start off by discussing what they look right about so far, before admitting defeat to a few things they looked way off on before the season started. Later in the episode, the guys talk about both Conferences current standings &amp; even dare to consider what the Suns playoff chances look like after a 3-2 start. New segment on the Leaderboard returns, plus regular favorites; Did You Know and 7SOL. _____ Recap/News 2:40 What Looks Rights (Victory Laps) 8:50 What Looks Wrong (Clap Backs) 34:20 Player Of The Week Voting 52:10 Did You Know 1:00:07 General NBA - Early Standings Look 1:07:00 7SOL 1:24:00

Ep 67 - Early Season Victory Laps & Clap Backs + Conference Standings

The season is here! Max and David start by discussing the Deandre Ayton suspension before breaking down each game played by the surprise team of the young NBA season: the Phoenix Suns!Recap 1:40Ayton 3:30Clippers game 9:45Kings Game 28:00Did You Know 45:00Nuggets Game 51:45Players of the Week Voting 1:12:007SOL 1:21:30

The season is here! Max and David start by discussing the Deandre Ayton suspension before breaking down each game played by the surprise team of the young NBA season: the Phoenix Suns! Recap 1:40Ayton 3:30Clippers game 9:45Kings Game 28:00Did You Know 45:00Nuggets Game 51:45Players of the Week Voting 1:12:007SOL 1:21:30

Ep 66 - Breaking Down the NBA Juggernaut Phoenix Suns

Jack McCallum

Max and David dive right into the Suns first three pre season games versus the Kings, NZ Breakers and Trail Blazers. Starting with the big ticket item, DeAndre Ayton, the guys then work their way through every player on the Suns roster covering point guards, wings and bigs. All the major storylines are discussed, games broken down and each player given a rating based on Max &amp; David's expectations going into the pre season games.  David is then joined by Jack McCallum, who wrote a booker 12 years ago about the 7SOL Phoenix Suns team. In Part 1 of this mini-special, David &amp; Jack cover the first half of the book in a very fun Did You Know segment.  Max jumps back in to round out the pod with a look at the final two pre season games, what else might happen before the regular season and answers David's 7SOL questions for the week.  -- 03:40 - DeAndre Ayton 22:25 - The Point Guards34:33 - The Wings 45:37 - The Bigs 50:02 - Did You Know w/ Jack McCallum 1:10:25 - What To Look Out For: Last 2 Games1:13:30 - What To Look Out For: Before Regular Season1:18:30 - Seven Seconds Or Less: Most Likely Edition

Max and David dive right into the Suns first three pre season games versus the Kings, NZ Breakers and Trail Blazers. Starting with the big ticket item, DeAndre Ayton, the guys then work their way through every player on the Suns roster covering point guards, wings and bigs. All the major storylines are discussed, games broken down and each player given a rating based on Max &amp; David's expectations going into the pre season games.  David is then joined by Jack McCallum, who wrote a booker 12 years ago about the 7SOL Phoenix Suns team. In Part 1 of this mini-special, David &amp; Jack cover the first half of the book in a very fun Did You Know segment.  Max jumps back in to round out the pod with a look at the final two pre season games, what else might happen before the regular season and answers David's 7SOL questions for the week.  -- 03:40 - DeAndre Ayton  22:25 - The Point Guards 34:33 - The Wings  45:37 - The Bigs  50:02 - Did You Know w/ Jack McCallum  1:10:25 - What To Look Out For: Last 2 Games 1:13:30 - What To Look Out For: Before Regular Season 1:18:30 - Seven Seconds Or Less: Most Likely Edition

Ep 21 - Pre Season Review + Jack McCallum on 7SOL

IT'S NERDCAST 2019! Max and David provide mini-scouting reports on the Suns' rookies, break down the Suns' salary cap situation in detail, and do a Mock Suns Free Agency where each takes his turn simulating free agency as the GM of the Phoenix Suns. *   *   * News Recap 5:00Ty Jerome 9:00Cam Johnson 20:30Lecque, Owens, Harper 33:30NERDCAST SALARY CAP BREAKDOWN 37:15Did You Know 58:45Mock FA: Max's Turn as GM 1:05:30Mock FA: David's Turn as GM 1:16:307SOL: 1:30:00

IT'S NERDCAST 2019! Max and David provide mini-scouting reports on the Suns' rookies, break down the Suns' salary cap situation in detail, and do a Mock Suns Free Agency where each takes his turn simulating free agency as the GM of the Phoenix Suns. *   *   * News Recap 5:00 Ty Jerome 9:00 Cam Johnson 20:30 Lecque, Owens, Harper 33:30 NERDCAST SALARY CAP BREAKDOWN 37:15 Did You Know 58:45 Mock FA: Max's Turn as GM 1:05:30 Mock FA: David's Turn as GM 1:16:30 7SOL: 1:30:00

Ep 52 - NERDCAST 2019: Mock Suns FA, Salary Cap Breakdown, Mini Rookie Scouting Reports

Max and David are joined by Evan Sidery and Brendon Kleen of Locked On Suns, for Part 2 of the crossover podcasts.  On this one, the guys delve further into the Kelly Oubre signing. What the contracts means for the team and player. Then, some Summer League observations including the hype surrounding Jalen Lecque.  The episode then ends with special editions of both Did You Know and 7SOL to mark the special occasion.  You can check out Part 1 over on @LockedOnPHXSuns or below: https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2019/7/12/20692695/phoenix-suns-podcast-celebrating-500-episodes-crossover ---- 03:35 - Kelly Oubre Re-Signs 14:15 - Summer League Thoughts28:25 - Did You Know 35:35 - Extended 7SOL 

Max and David are joined by Evan Sidery and Brendon Kleen of Locked On Suns, for Part 2 of the crossover podcasts.  On this one, the guys delve further into the Kelly Oubre signing. What the contracts means for the team and player. Then, some Summer League observations including the hype surrounding Jalen Lecque.  The episode then ends with special editions of both Did You Know and 7SOL to mark the special occasion.  You can check out Part 1 over on <a href="https://twitter.com/LockedOnPhxSuns" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@LockedOnPHXSuns</a> or below: <a href="https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2019/7/12/20692695/phoenix-suns-podcast-celebrating-500-episodes-crossover" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2019/7/12/20692695/phoenix-suns-podcast-celebrating-500-episodes-crossover</a> ---- 03:35 - Kelly Oubre Re-Signs  14:15 - Summer League Thoughts 28:25 - Did You Know  35:35 - Extended 7SOL

Ep 55 - Crossover With Locked On Suns: Oubre & Vegas

Max and David break down the Suns' offseason overall, including by giving their thoughts on the Josh Jackson trade and Kelly Oubre situation. They also discuss Kawhi's league-altering moves and other leaguewide free agency developments. 3:30 Recap6:30 Josh Jackson Trade17:40 Kawhi/PG13/Westbrook Madness31:30 FA Signings We Liked and Didn't Like39:30 Did You Know47:15 Kelly Oubre Situation55:00 High-Level Suns Offseason Thoughts1:27:35 7SOL

Max and David break down the Suns' offseason overall, including by giving their thoughts on the Josh Jackson trade and Kelly Oubre situation. They also discuss Kawhi's league-altering moves and other leaguewide free agency developments. 3:30 Recap 6:30 Josh Jackson Trade 17:40 Kawhi/PG13/Westbrook Madness 31:30 FA Signings We Liked and Didn't Like 39:30 Did You Know 47:15 Kelly Oubre Situation 55:00 High-Level Suns Offseason Thoughts 1:27:35 7SOL

Ep 54 - Suns Offseason Review + Kawhi Madness

Cole Zwicker

Max and David are joined by Cole Zwicker for Part 1 of 2 episodes, focusing on the Suns options with Pick #6.  In what is the podcast's 1st Birthday, the guys start off by giving their reactions to the chaos of the Draft Lottery draw. They then cover off a group of 'Smalls' that are options at Pick 6: Darius Garland, Coby White, Jarrett Culver &amp; Cam Reddish.After some lengthy discussion, Max then raises the idea of what trading the pick might look like with some hypotheticals including Lonzo Ball, Kyle Lowry &amp; Jrue Holiday for David and Cole to consider.  Stay tuned for Part 2 next week.  We appreciate anyone who has taken the time to rate and/or review the podcast! Follow @colezwicker on Twitter and read his draft thoughts at www.thestepien.com  -- 03:45 - Lottery Recap &amp; Reactions16:20 - Discussing The 'Smalls' at Pick 627:00 - More In Depth On Culver34:55 - Booker Defense &amp; Keeping Oubre39:47 - Trading The Pick + Jackson Options48:45 - Bigger Suns Trades 

Max and David are joined by Cole Zwicker for Part 1 of 2 episodes, focusing on the Suns options with Pick #6.  In what is the podcast's 1st Birthday, the guys start off by giving their reactions to the chaos of the Draft Lottery draw. They then cover off a group of 'Smalls' that are options at Pick 6: Darius Garland, Coby White, Jarrett Culver &amp; Cam Reddish. After some lengthy discussion, Max then raises the idea of what trading the pick might look like with some hypotheticals including Lonzo Ball, Kyle Lowry &amp; Jrue Holiday for David and Cole to consider.  Stay tuned for Part 2 next week.  We appreciate anyone who has taken the time to rate and/or review the podcast! Follow @colezwicker on Twitter and read his draft thoughts at <a href="http://www.thestepein.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thestepien.com</a> -- 03:45 - Lottery Recap &amp; Reactions 16:20 - Discussing The 'Smalls' at Pick 6 27:00 - More In Depth On Culver 34:55 - Booker Defense &amp; Keeping Oubre 39:47 - Trading The Pick + Jackson Options 48:45 - Bigger Suns Trades

Ep 47 - Cole Zwicker (Part 1) : Suns Draft & Trade Options

2018-19 Phoenix Suns starting point guard De'Anthony Melton joins the show to break down the roller coaster start to his professional career, including his time playing with the Suns. De'Anthony discusses his unique pre-draft process, what it's like to have already been traded twice, and how he thought his rookie season went. And of course Max doesn't let De'Anthony get away without answering three Seven Seconds or Less questions prepared by David! Before that, Max and David go over every Suns move so far this off-season, starting with this week's signings. The guys scored each individual transaction to get an overall score, plus looked at some rotation questions and win predictions for the season.  Enjoy!  02:52 - Recap: Recent Suns Moves25:50 - Free Agency: Oubre, Rubio, and the Melton/Jackson trade46:05 - The Draft: All the Picks and Trades1:04:30 - De'Anthony Melton Interview

2018-19 Phoenix Suns starting point guard De'Anthony Melton joins the show to break down the roller coaster start to his professional career, including his time playing with the Suns. De'Anthony discusses his unique pre-draft process, what it's like to have already been traded twice, and how he thought his rookie season went. And of course Max doesn't let De'Anthony get away without answering three Seven Seconds or Less questions prepared by David! Before that, Max and David go over every Suns move so far this off-season, starting with this week's signings. The guys scored each individual transaction to get an overall score, plus looked at some rotation questions and win predictions for the season.  Enjoy!  02:52 - Recap: Recent Suns Moves 25:50 - Free Agency: Oubre, Rubio, and the Melton/Jackson trade 46:05 - The Draft: All the Picks and Trades 1:04:30 - De'Anthony Melton Interview

Ep 56 - De'Anthony Melton Interview & Offseason Recap

Evan Sidery

Max and David are joined by Evan Sidery, co-host of Locked On Suns and writer for brightsideofthesun.com. The three discuss the major storylines following Suns media Day and talk about the main observations from training camp up in Flagstaff.   Evan then joins the guys to discuss the rest of the Pacific Division covering the Warriors, Clippers, Lakers and Kings before moving onto the Bulls, Cavs, Pistons, Pacers and Bucks of the Central Division. One key question is raised for each team, plus any Suns ties, before ending on a bold prediction and final rankings for each division. Max then takes charge with the usual 7SOL segment to end the show, this time putting Evan &amp; David on the spot about future starting lineups for the Suns.  -- 03:04 Media Day Storylines11:06 Training Camp Observations21:45 Did You Know: Indiana Edition28:41 Pacific Division Preview46:30 Central Division Preview1:06:50 Seven Seconds Or Less: PHX Starters Edition

Max and David are joined by Evan Sidery, co-host of Locked On Suns and writer for <a href="http://brightsideofthesun.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">brightsideofthesun.com</a>. The three discuss the major storylines following Suns media Day and talk about the main observations from training camp up in Flagstaff.   Evan then joins the guys to discuss the rest of the Pacific Division covering the Warriors, Clippers, Lakers and Kings before moving onto the Bulls, Cavs, Pistons, Pacers and Bucks of the Central Division. One key question is raised for each team, plus any Suns ties, before ending on a bold prediction and final rankings for each division. Max then takes charge with the usual 7SOL segment to end the show, this time putting Evan &amp; David on the spot about future starting lineups for the Suns.  -- 03:04 Media Day Storylines 11:06 Training Camp Observations 21:45 Did You Know: Indiana Edition 28:41 Pacific Division Preview 46:30 Central Division Preview 1:06:50 Seven Seconds Or Less: PHX Starters Edition

Ep 20 - Evan Sidery On Training Camp + Division Previews: Pacific and Central

Jackson Frank

With one more episode before the NBA Draft Lottery, Max and David return with an episode focused on the top prospects + their final group of 3 possible draftees. Jackson Frank of The Athletic (PHI), The Step Back &amp; Gonzaga Bulletin joins the podcast to discuss the 2019 NBA Draft + various other topics. The guys start off with some playoff observations, before talking a bit more in depth on Zion Williamson + Ja Morant. After a customary Did You Know segment, the trio then dive into Jarrett Culver (with some RJ Barrett), Coby White + Rui Hachimura.  The podcast closes with a customary 7SOL segment, focused on the upcoming Lottery.  We appreciate anyone who has taken the time to rate and/or review the podcast! Follow Jackson @jackfrank_jjf on Twitter.  -- 03:33 - Lottery Recap06:40 - Playoffs Observations18:55 - Zion Williamson34:30 - Ja Morant 46:45 - Did You Know52:05 - Jarrett Culver + RJ Barrett 1:04:13 - Coby White1:12:37 - Rui Hachimura1:20:05 - 7SOL

With one more episode before the NBA Draft Lottery, Max and David return with an episode focused on the top prospects + their final group of 3 possible draftees.  Jackson Frank of The Athletic (PHI), The Step Back &amp; Gonzaga Bulletin joins the podcast to discuss the 2019 NBA Draft + various other topics. The guys start off with some playoff observations, before talking a bit more in depth on Zion Williamson + Ja Morant. After a customary Did You Know segment, the trio then dive into Jarrett Culver (with some RJ Barrett), Coby White + Rui Hachimura.  The podcast closes with a customary 7SOL segment, focused on the upcoming Lottery.  We appreciate anyone who has taken the time to rate and/or review the podcast! Follow Jackson @jackfrank_jjf on Twitter.  -- 03:33 - Lottery Recap 06:40 - Playoffs Observations 18:55 - Zion Williamson 34:30 - Ja Morant  46:45 - Did You Know 52:05 - Jarrett Culver + RJ Barrett  1:04:13 - Coby White 1:12:37 - Rui Hachimura 1:20:05 - 7SOL

Ep 46 - Pre-Lottery Thoughts + Draft Preview with Jackson Frank

Kellan Olson joins the show for the first episode of the 2019 7SOL position preview on the Suns' shooting guard(s). The guys start by *raving* (seriously, we mean RAVING) about Devin Booker before trying to figure out whether the Suns have another shooting guard. * * * 4:00 High-level Devin Booker Assessment8:30 Devin Booker's Health17:20 Raving About Devin Booker29:10 Booker's Negatives42:00 Best/Worst/Average Booker Outcomes Next Season49:30 Did You Know?58:20 Who Else Can Play SG for the Suns?1:20:40 7SOL

Kellan Olson joins the show for the first episode of the 2019 7SOL position preview on the Suns' shooting guard(s). The guys start by *raving* (seriously, we mean RAVING) about Devin Booker before trying to figure out whether the Suns have another shooting guard. * * * 4:00 High-level Devin Booker Assessment 8:30 Devin Booker's Health 17:20 Raving About Devin Booker 29:10 Booker's Negatives 42:00 Best/Worst/Average Booker Outcomes Next Season 49:30 Did You Know? 58:20 Who Else Can Play SG for the Suns? 1:20:40 7SOL

Ep 57 - Kellan Olson on Devin Booker and the Suns' Shooting Guards

Max and David react to the craziness that was the 2019 NBA Draft &amp; everything leading up to it. In order of how it happened, the guys give their initial reactions to the two pre-draft trades, selecting Cam Johnson and trading back into the first round of the draft.    02:00 - TJ Warren Trade  06:00 - Jarrett Culver for Pick 11 &amp; Dario Saric 10:30 - Selecting Cam Johnson 18:00 - The Ty Jerome/Aron Baynes Trade 24:00 - General Feeling At The End Of It All  28:00 - League Observations  35:30 - Final Thoughts

Max and David react to the craziness that was the 2019 NBA Draft &amp; everything leading up to it. In order of how it happened, the guys give their initial reactions to the two pre-draft trades, selecting Cam Johnson and trading back into the first round of the draft.    02:00 - TJ Warren Trade  06:00 - Jarrett Culver for Pick 11 &amp; Dario Saric  10:30 - Selecting Cam Johnson  18:00 - The Ty Jerome/Aron Baynes Trade 24:00 - General Feeling At The End Of It All  28:00 - League Observations  35:30 - Final Thoughts

Ep 51 - Instant Draft Reaction

Max and David continue this week with Cole Zwicker, for Part 2 of their extensive chat on the Phoenix Suns.  The guys jump back into draft options, this time with a group of 'Bigs' for either the #6 pick or elsewhere: Brandon Clarke, De'Andre Hunter, Grant Williams and Nassir Little.  After that discussion, David then takes control with a segment focused on building out the team and what Phoenix might be able to do in Free Agency. Cole also gives his thoughts on Deandre Ayton, Elie Okobo and De'Anthony Melton.  We appreciate anyone who has taken the time to rate and/or review the podcast! Follow @colezwicker on Twitter and read his draft thoughts at www.thestepien.com  -- 01:50 - Discussing The 'Bigs' In The Draft 08:22 - More In Depth On Clarke17:41 - Combining The '18 And '19 Classes21:52 - Where Will The Top FA's Go? 25:07 - Setting Up For The Future 30:32 - Deandre Ayton Tangent 34:20 - Free Agency Choices 

Max and David continue this week with Cole Zwicker, for Part 2 of their extensive chat on the Phoenix Suns.  The guys jump back into draft options, this time with a group of 'Bigs' for either the #6 pick or elsewhere: Brandon Clarke, De'Andre Hunter, Grant Williams and Nassir Little.  After that discussion, David then takes control with a segment focused on building out the team and what Phoenix might be able to do in Free Agency. Cole also gives his thoughts on Deandre Ayton, Elie Okobo and De'Anthony Melton.  We appreciate anyone who has taken the time to rate and/or review the podcast! Follow @colezwicker on Twitter and read his draft thoughts at <a href="http://www.thestepein.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thestepien.com</a> -- 01:50 - Discussing The 'Bigs' In The Draft  08:22 - More In Depth On Clarke 17:41 - Combining The '18 And '19 Classes 21:52 - Where Will The Top FA's Go?  25:07 - Setting Up For The Future  30:32 - Deandre Ayton Tangent  34:20 - Free Agency Choices

Ep 48 - Cole Zwicker (Part 2) : More Suns Draft & FA Options

Max and David talking all things Suns and the rest of the season.  The guys touch on the busy news week, including Jimmer Fredette's signing, Kelly Oubre's surgery, the GM search and the tank race to the bottom.  David then returns with a Did You Know segment with a twist, before the podcast continues with a fun look at the first round matchups they'd most like to see in the playoffs. Despite the Suns season being over, Max &amp; David bring up some names for Suns fans to watch for as possibilities next season.  Finally, a customary 7SOL focused on the upcoming offseason.  We appreciate anyone who has taken the time to rate and/or review the podcast! -- 03:04 - Quick Recap 04:25 - Jimmer Fredette Signing11:15 - Kelly Oubre Out18:15 - The Tank Race23:21 - The GM Search26:19 - Did You Know: Jimmer Edition34:30 - First Round Playoffs &amp; Potential New Suns1:13:45 - 7 Seconds Or Less 

Max and David talking all things Suns and the rest of the season.  The guys touch on the busy news week, including Jimmer Fredette's signing, Kelly Oubre's surgery, the GM search and the tank race to the bottom.  David then returns with a Did You Know segment with a twist, before the podcast continues with a fun look at the first round matchups they'd most like to see in the playoffs. Despite the Suns season being over, Max &amp; David bring up some names for Suns fans to watch for as possibilities next season.  Finally, a customary 7SOL focused on the upcoming offseason.  We appreciate anyone who has taken the time to rate and/or review the podcast! -- 03:04 - Quick Recap  04:25 - Jimmer Fredette Signing 11:15 - Kelly Oubre Out 18:15 - The Tank Race 23:21 - The GM Search 26:19 - Did You Know: Jimmer Edition 34:30 - First Round Playoffs &amp; Potential New Suns 1:13:45 - 7 Seconds Or Less

Ep 41 - Season Coming To A Close

Ross Homan

Max and David are back to run through a 2019 Lottery Mock Draft with a twist.  Ross Homan of The Stepien joins the podcast, trading picks with David for the first 14 picks of the 2019 NBA Draft. While those two go pick for pick, Max reacts and throws to some recent Suns rumors to cover a broad spectrum of the last 2 weeks.  The overall discussion includes takes on the top draft prospects, various Point Guard options for the Suns (Russell, Dinwiddie, Brogdon and Rubio), a look at how Julius Randle would fit in Phoenix and Toronto's unlikely Finals run.  We appreciate anyone who has taken the time to rate and/or review the podcast! Follow @Ross_Homan1 on Twitter and read his draft thoughts at www.thestepien.com  -- 03:50 - Mock Draft Begins + Julius Randle09:45 - A Surprise Trade w/ Culver + Morant15:45 - Discussing TOR's Unlikely Run 19:45 - No Surprise at #4 + A Big Surprise at #527:35 - Phoenix On The Clock 31:25 - Coby White vs Darius Garland37:10 - 7SOL Question 140:00 - Another Surprise Trade + Malcolm Brogdon and Ricky Rubio53:15 - Spencer Dinwiddie vs D'Angelo Russell 1:01:55 - Finishing The Draft + 7SOL Question 21:10:25 - 7SOL Question 3 + Some #32 Options 

Max and David are back to run through a 2019 Lottery Mock Draft with a twist.  Ross Homan of The Stepien joins the podcast, trading picks with David for the first 14 picks of the 2019 NBA Draft. While those two go pick for pick, Max reacts and throws to some recent Suns rumors to cover a broad spectrum of the last 2 weeks.  The overall discussion includes takes on the top draft prospects, various Point Guard options for the Suns (Russell, Dinwiddie, Brogdon and Rubio), a look at how Julius Randle would fit in Phoenix and Toronto's unlikely Finals run.  We appreciate anyone who has taken the time to rate and/or review the podcast! Follow @Ross_Homan1 on Twitter and read his draft thoughts at <a href="http://www.thestepein.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thestepien.com</a> -- 03:50 - Mock Draft Begins + Julius Randle 09:45 - A Surprise Trade w/ Culver + Morant 15:45 - Discussing TOR's Unlikely Run  19:45 - No Surprise at #4 + A Big Surprise at #5 27:35 - Phoenix On The Clock  31:25 - Coby White vs Darius Garland 37:10 - 7SOL Question 1 40:00 - Another Surprise Trade + Malcolm Brogdon and Ricky Rubio 53:15 - Spencer Dinwiddie vs D'Angelo Russell  1:01:55 - Finishing The Draft + 7SOL Question 2 1:10:25 - 7SOL Question 3 + Some #32 Options

Ep 49 - Lottery Mock Draft + Suns Rumors With Ross Homan

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