The Suns Solar Panel: A Phoenix Suns Show

Join Espo, Dave and Saul as they navigate the weird week that was and what to expect when the Suns resume play! Plus, is Deandre Ayton a massive disappointment or is it a matter of perspective? We also have Espo's Big Board and a fun round of Imagine This!

Join Espo, Dave and Saul as they touch on the Suns start through the first 9 games, the National media finally taking notice, Tweet or Delete & Espo’s Big Board.  #PhoenixSuns #DevinBooker #ChrisPaul

In this special audio only version of the Suns Solar Panel, Espo is joined by FOX Sports Arizona's Todd Walsh to talk about Paul Westphal's legacy in Phoenix. Todd has been a fixture in Valley sports since 1988 when he worked for KTAR on the 620 Sportsline and Suns Broadcasts. The two talk about the 1976 Finals, Westy's rise in the coaching ranks and Todd brings a few of his favorite clips from his radio days involving Westphal and the Phoenix Suns. Plus, we go into "Todd's Garage" and he shares a few of his favorite pieces of Westphal memorabilia and the stories behind them. 

The fellas breakdown what was almost the biggest comeback in Suns history as Phoenix fell behind the Los Angeles Clippers early by 31 but cut the lead to 1 in the 4th quarter. Plus, they take a look at the upcoming schedule and pay tribute the Suns legend Paul Westphal who lost his battle with brain cancer on Saturday. after Suns Live post-game for reaction to Suns vs Clippers.

The Suns have started off well, can they keep it up? Plus, anyone worried about DA or has winning cured all? Most of all, is this sustainable? Plus, Dave goes all Boomer-Shakalaka, Saul brings the heat and Espo eats his fair share of crow. It's episode 232 of the Solar Panel. 

The fellas tackle things they’d like to see from the Suns moving forward. Plus, NBA reaction, including what is going on with Kelly Oubre. Plus, Espo gives his Top 5 Suns Returns in this week's Big Board.

The Phoenix Suns get the season opening 106-102 win over the Dallas Mavericks behind a solid performance from Devin Booker and great contributions from Mikal Bridges, Cam "Plain White T" Johnson and Langston Galloway. Saul, Dave and Espo break it all down, find out what's in the box, play a round of Hot or Not and Imagine This. It's all in a late night's work on the Lunar Panel postgame show. 

The preseason has wrapped up so Dave, Espo and Saul touch on the finer points of practice games. Plus, 5 burning questions, Tweet or Delete, Espo's Big Board, Imagine This and Picks of the Week. Phew!!!

Espo, Saul and Dave get you ready for Phoenix Suns preseason action with a look at the Suns ranking in the ESPN Top 100 NBA Players list, breakdown CP3’s insights about the Suns and himself on JJ Redick’s podcast. Plus, Saul has another “Imagine if” and Espo’s Big Board returns.

A big show for episode 227 as we welcome Shams Charania of the Athletic and Stadium network to the show. Plus, we cover Suns Media Week, the schedule release and a lot more with guest host Gerald Borguet joining Espo and Saul. Shams Charania What’s the feel and reaction around the league to Chris Paul joining the Suns? Level of surprise Jae Crowder choosing the Suns over others. What kind of scheduling creativity is the league prepping for to give itself modifications for covid? Reaction to being on the Forbes 30 under 30 list. Suns Schedule Release 13 of the first 37 on national TV: new respect? How would you handle Chris Paul in 9 back to backs and Jae Crowder That’s What He Said Media Week takeaways from all the interviews with coaches and players today And the finishing touches Imagine This Flaming Baller Mailbag

How good can the Suns be? How do you rate the offseason? And Espo gets his time to shine!   Sign up for the new Solar Panel Newsletter to keep up with the show and for possible giveaways. Head to http://newsletter.sunssolarpanel.com today!

We recap the NBA draft for the Suns with Maryland basketball assistant coach Bino Ranson, who has known Jalen Smith his entire life.  Also, FREE AGENCY is here!

Join Espo, Dave King and Saul Bookman as they take you up to and through the 1st round of the NBA draft and breakdown who the Suns select. Special guests like Suns broadcasters Lindsey Smith, Kevin Ray, Tom Leander, Jon Bloom, former Suns Steven Hunter and Casey Jacobsen and more. Plus, player profiles and more, so come join us.

The guys are joined once again by Flex from Jersey to breakdown the blockbuster Chris Paul trade and Keith Smith comes on to talk more moves on the horizon. Plus, Suns' Eddie Johnson stops by to discuss the trade.

Stadium's Jeff Goodman joins the Solar Panel to discuss the upcoming NBA Draft and what prospects could be there at No. 10, PLUS Flex from Jersey comes aboard to hit us with the latest on Chris Paul. Plus, The Valley uniforms are unveiled and a new edition of Espo's Big Board.

It's been a crazy week and not just in the news world. There were rumors that Devin Booker wanted a trade, an announcement that Talking Stick Resort is no longer the name sponsor of the Phoenix Suns arena, and that speculation on what acquisitions the Suns want. Oh, and did we mention basketball will be back by December 22?    Plus, Espo and Dave have a HUGE announcement. All that and much more coming up on the next Suns Solar Panel.

Devin Booker loves frogs, the Phoenix Suns have a new jersey, Kelly Oubre rides horses, and Dave, Espo, and Special Guest Zona Sports talk about the NBA Draft. Plus an all-new Espo's Big Board and much more.

The Solar Panel is back and Dave, Espo, and special guest Jared Cohen finally settle the debate of whether or not the Phoenix Suns should trade Kelly Oubre. Plus, we discuss if a shortened free agency benefits the Suns, Devin Booker's 88 NBA 2K21 rating, and much, much more.

The NBA offseason is about to get underway but how much cap space will the Phoenix Suns actually have and who exactly should they target. Does someone like Christian Wood, Chris Paul, Brandon Ingram, Fred Van Vleet, or Victor Olidipo fit in the available space and the long term plan? Espo, Dave, and special guest Keith Smith salary cap guru, writer for Yahoo and RealGM, break it all down on this edition of the Solar Panel.

The future of the Phoenix Suns point guard position may be on the roster already. No, it’s not Jalen Leque, but could it be Devin “Point Book” Booker? Plus, we have a laugh at Markieff Morris and the Lakers’ misfortune and more on this episode of the Suns Solar Panel.

What exactly will the Phoenix Suns do in the offseason? Jerami Grant and the team apparently have mutual interest. Karl Anthony Towns might want out of Minnesota. Would they be crazy enough to take on Chris Paul's money? Or could Brandon Ingram be available? Plus, they've interviewed Bane at the draft combine but it's anyone's guess where they'll go with the No. 10 pick. Plus Espo's Big Board version 1.0 and so much more!  With your hosts Dave King, Greg Esposito & special guest Brendon Kleen Watch All Our Episodes On Youtube Support The Show  Supports Only Private Facebook Group  Follow us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  We’re proud to be supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

Huge show announcement. You don't want to miss this episode With your hosts Dave King, Greg Esposito & Tim Tompkins Watch All Our Episodes On Youtube   Support The Show  Supports Only Private Facebook Group  Follow us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  We’re proud to be supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

The basketball world is in a frenzy after news broke that Giannis Antetokounmpo had met with Bucks ownership about his future and unfollowed all his teammates on Instagram. Now every wanna be general manager is trying to figure out how to get him in their favorite team. But, is it realistic that Giannis could wind up in Phoenix with the Suns? With your hosts Dave King, Greg Esposito & Tim Tompkins Watch All Our Episodes On Youtube   Support The Show  Supports Only Private Facebook Group  Follow us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  We’re proud to be supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

It's been an odd week if you're a Phoenix Suns fan. Steve Nash is now the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets, Devin Booker's NBA2k21 rating has been revealed while he hangs out with Justin Bieber, Robert Sarver was, well, Robert Sarver and rumors are running wild. With your hosts Dave King, Greg Esposito & Tim Tompkins Watch All Our Episodes On Youtube   Support The Show  Supports Only Private Facebook Group  Follow us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  We’re proud to be supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

With the Minnesota Timberwolves getting the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft, baseless speculation about the Wolves going after the Phoenix Suns Devin Booker has begun. While Book, Karl Anthony Towns, and D’Angelo Russell are friends, the Suns Solar Panel is here to put the rumors to rest.   Dave, Tim, and Espo are joined by Kyle Theige of Canis Hoopus to talk about it all.  Plus, the guys will breakdown the Suns getting the No. 10 pick and what it means for the off-season. With your hosts Dave King, Greg Esposito & Tim Tompkins Watch All Our Episodes On Youtube   Support The Show  Supports Only Private Facebook Group  Follow us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  We’re proud to be supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

The Phoenix Suns went 8-0 in the NBA Orlando bubble but managed to miss the playin game because of Nets miss and tiebreakers. So what's next for the team? Plus, Tim, Dave and Espo give out their Bubbly Awards and much, much more. With your hosts Dave King, Greg Esposito & Tim Tompkins Watch All Our Episodes On Youtube   Support The Show  Supports Only Private Facebook Group  Follow us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  We’re proud to be supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

You read that right. The Phoenix Suns are perfect in the NBA's restart in Orlando at 5-0. What do Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton and the rest of the #BubbleBoyz need to do to make it in the playoffs? It's harder than you might think. Tim, Dave and Espo break it all down on this episode of the Solar Panel. With your hosts Dave King, Greg Esposito & Tim Tompkins Watch All Our Episodes On Youtube   Support The Show  Supports Only Private Facebook Group  Follow us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  We’re proud to be supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

What if I told you during a global pandemic, civil unrest, and economic downturn, the Phoenix Suns would find a way to uplift the Valley and be the best NBA team in Orlando? That's exactly what's happened versus the Pacers as the Suns improve to 4-0 in the Bubble with a 114-99 win over Indiana. Let Tim, Dave and Espo break it all down for you. With your hosts Dave King , Greg Esposito & Tim Tompkins Watch All Our Episodes On Youtube   Support The Show  Supports Only Private Facebook group Follow us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  We’re proud to be supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

Have you caught your breath yet? Devin Booker and the Suns beat the Los Angeles Clippers on a crazy buzzer-beater. Suns win 117-115 behind 35 points, 8 assists from Booker and 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists from Deandre Ayton. Supporters of the show private Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/589999461887479/ Support the show! Watch The Show On YouTube We’re proud to be supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

Despite being down by as many as 15 points and having Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton limited by foul trouble, the Phoenix Suns can back to defeat the Dallas Mavericks 117-115. The win moves the Suns to 2-0 in Orlando and just 2 games back of the Spurs for the 9th seed in the West. Hosts Dave King and Greg Esposito share their thoughts on the big win.

Despite an uneven performance by the Phoenix Suns, they defeat the Washington Wizards 125-112 behind solid performances from Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton. Watch as Dave King, Greg Esposito, and special guest Gerald Bourguet break it all down.   Make sure to check out Gerald's new NBA podcast, The Put Back (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-put-back/id1523598817) Watch All Our Episodes On Youtube   Support The Show 

Greg Esposito shares his thoughts on the week off the court for the Phoenix Suns and how it all leads back to one man... Robert Sarver. Check out this special clip from The Espo Show

Uhoh,... Deandre Ayton learned out to shoot threes! Tim, Dave, and Espo provide a full breakdown of their impressions of the Orlando scrimmages.  Plus, they talk face tattoos, Dario Saric as a center, and much more on this edition of the Phoenix Suns Solar Panel. With your hosts Dave King, Greg Esposito & Tim Tompkins Watch All Our Episodes On Youtube   Support The Show  Follow us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  We’re proud to be supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

The Phoenix Suns made changes to their coaching staff just a week before exhibition play begins in Orlando but why?  And where exactly are Ricky Rubio and Aron Baynes?  Plus, who would you snitch on if you had access to the NBA's Snitch Line and Terrible Trad of the Week? With your hosts Dave King, Greg Esposito & Tim Tompkins Watch All Our Episodes On Youtube   Support The Show  Follow us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  We’re proud to be supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

The Phoenix Suns aka the Bubble Boyz have made it to Orlando. The question is, will they ever play any games? With the MLS bubble in Orlando seemingly on the verge of bursting, is the NBA next. Plus, is Deandre Ayton a Top 5 center in the NBA? One national site doesn't think so.  That, and so much more With your hosts Dave King, Greg Esposito & Tim Tompkins Watch All Our Episodes On Youtube   Support The Show  Follow us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  We’re proud to be supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

It was another interesting week for the Phoenix Suns as they prepare to head to Orlando for the NBA season restart. The Bubble Boyz added backup point guard Cameron Payne and both Deandre Ayton and Monty Williams talked with the media about their confidence heading into games. Beat writer Gina Mizell joins the guys to discuss it all on this week's Solar Panel. With your hosts Dave King, Greg Esposito & Tim Tompkins Watch All Our Episodes On Youtube   Support The Show  Follow us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  We’re proud to be supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

The Phoenix Suns' 8-game Orlando schedule was released by the NBA on Friday. Can they go 8-0 and force their way into a play-in series or are we setting ourselves up for disappointment yet again.    Espo, Tim and special guest Saul Bookman of the Total BS Podcast breakdown that and much more. Watch All Our Episodes On Youtube   Support The Show  Solar Panel Shirts  Follow us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  We’re proud to be supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

How much does Kelly Oubre missing the remainder of the season impact the Phoenix Suns chances in Orlando? And what lineups can we expect with him out. Plus, will the Suns sign someone to fill their open roster spot? Will the Yacht Club be the new nickname for the lower tier of the NBA?    That and much more as Tim, Dave and Espo celebrate episode 200 of the Solar Panel. With your hosts Dave King, Greg Esposito & Tim Tompkins Watch All Our Episodes On Youtube   Support The Show  Solar Panel Shirts  Follow us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  We’re proud to be supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

Dave and Amin give you a special episode, talking about all the Orlando issues for the NBA including whether they can stay healthy (COVID and otherwise), stay sane in quarantine and possibly even come out of this with new future super-friends in tow. Can Devin Booker lure some of the best NBA players to Phoenix in future years? Dave and Amin Elhassan also talk about the Black Lives Matter movement, whether the biggest protest of our lifetime could have lasting effects, and what Juneteenth means to him and the rest of America going forward. Watch All Our Episodes On Youtube   Support The Show  Solar Panel Shirts  Follow us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel 

With news that the Kyrie Irving led a call with over 80 players on it to discuss the possibility of not restarting the NBA season, what does it mean for the Phoenix Suns? Plus, do you think any Suns players would actually follow along with Irving's plan?  Also, Dave, Tim, and Espo play a round of Kendall or Kendall and much, much more! With your hosts Dave King, Greg Esposito & Tim Tompkins Watch All Our Episodes On Youtube   Support The Show  Solar Panel Shirts  Follow us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel 

The Phoenix Suns have officially made it as one of the 22-teams that the NBA has invited to Orlando to finish out the season. That means the Suns have a shot at a title -- all be it one smaller than Muggsy Bogues standing in a hole.   Dave, Tim and Espo breakdown what their schedule in Orlando will look like, if they have a legit shot at forcing a playin game, Orlando prop bets and much more. Black Lives Do Matter. With your hosts Dave King, Greg Esposito & Tim Tompkins Watch All Our Episodes On Youtube   Support The Show  Solar Panel Shirts  Follow us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  We’re proud to be supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

The NBA has four different plans to return to play in Orlando in July but will the Phoenix Suns be part of them? Does it even matter? If they make it is their playoff drought over? With your hosts Dave King , Greg Esposito & Tim Tompkins Watch All Our Episodes On Youtube   Support The Show  Solar Panel Shirts  Follow us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  We’re proud to be supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

On the third and final phase of the trial of Ryan McDonough, the defense (Espo) and prosecution (Dave) argue whether or not Ryan McDonough is responsible for ruining the culture of the Phoenix Suns. The judge (Tim) keeps them in order while the jury (you the viewers) decide McD's fate. Watch All Our Episodes On Youtube   Support The Show  Solar Panel Shirts  Follow us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  We’re proud to be supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

The Sun Solar Panel is putting the tenure of former Suns Ryan McDonough on trial. This week they try him on the charge of terrible transactions while running the team.  Tim the judge, Dave the prosecution and Espo the defense with YOU the listener playing jury. Share who won part 2 of the trial- prosecution or defense- on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel Watch All Our Episodes On Youtube   Support The Show  Solar Panel Shirts  Follow us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  We’re proud to be supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

The Sun Solar Panel is putting the tenure of former Suns Ryan McDonough on trial. This week they try him on the charge of leaving the Suns worse off than when he showed up. Stay tuned for next weeks episode in which individual trades, draft picks and signings will be presented in Trial With your hosts Dave King, Greg Esposito & Tim Tompkins  Watch All Our Episodes On Youtube   Support The Show  Solar Panel Shirts  Follow us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel We’re proud to be supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

Should the Phoenix Suns build Charles Barkley a statue outside of their renovated arena this winter? It's an interesting question posed by Brendon Kleen in his latest piece on Brightside of the Suns. That's why Espo decided to have him on an improptu Solar Panel to debate who, if anyone, actually deserves a statue.

We discuss and debate the NBA's options to resuming the regular season.  If the NBA expanded- what two players not named Booker or Ayton would we keep? If we could redo one Suns transaction (trade or draft)- what would it be? And lastly, what one Suns injury from the past would we waive a magic wand to? With your hosts Dave King, Greg Esposito & Tim Tompkins  Watch All Our Episodes On Youtube   Support The Show  Solar Panel Shirts  Follow us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  We’re proud to be supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

Phoenix Suns Reddit can be a truly unique place. That's why the guys braved it to find the 10 wildest headlines and debate them on this edition of the Solar Panel. Check Out Tim's Quarantine Playlist With your hosts Dave King, Greg Esposito & Tim Tompkins  Watch All Our Episodes On Youtube   Support The Show  Solar Panel Shirts Follow us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  We’re proud to be supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

Earlier this week Monty Williams and James Jones virtually met the media. One of the main topics discussed was the fact that Williams would like to play Devin Booker at point guard more. Is this a good idea? The guys discuss that and more on today's episode. Check out Tim's Quarantine Playlist on Spotify:   With your hosts Dave King, Greg Esposito & Tim Tompkins  Watch All Our Episodes On Youtube  youtube.com/c/SunsSolarPanel Support The Show  Solar Panel Shirts  Follow us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  We’re proud to be supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

The guys wrap up their series on season -- well we think the season is likely over -- grades with James Jones, Monty Williams, and Robert Sarver. Do you agree or disagree with what they think? Check out Tim's Quarantine Playlist on Spotify  With your hosts Dave King, Greg Esposito & Tim Tompkins  Watch All Our Episodes On Youtube   Support The Show  Solar Panel Shirts  Follow us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel 

The guys are back even though Phoenix Suns basketball isn't. Dave, Tim and Espo breakdown the grades for the Suns PGs as well as Coaches and more. Plus, they'll talk about Deandre Ayton's first-round win in the #NBA2KTourney. That and the Stat of the Week and the first inductee into the Suns Solar Panel Duncy Ring of Dishonor. With your hosts Dave King , Greg Esposito & Tim Tompkins  Watch All Our Episodes On Youtube   Support The Show  Follow us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  We’re proud to be supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

The NBA2K players tournament takes place starting Friday and both Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton are participating. Who has a better shot at winning. Plus, which All-Time Sun would you like to be stuck in quarantine with? All that and more with friend of the pod and Deadpool writer Rhett Reese. Watch All Our Episodes On Youtube   Support The Show Solar Panel Shirts  Follow us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  We’re happily supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

Yeah, that's right. There's no basketball and the Phoenix Suns made history on Friday night. What was it? Why does it matter? We welcome the man who took part in the historic evening, Suns broadcaster Jon Bloom, to explain.   Plus we great the SF and SGs, have the Stat of the Week and talking about the #DuncyTweet16 Tournament moving to the Egregious 8 round. With your hosts Dave King , Greg Esposito & Tim Tompkins  Watch All Our Episodes On Youtube   Support The Show  Solar Panel Shirts  Follow us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  We’re happily supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

Can you give grades on an incomplete season? Oh, yes you can and the Tim, Dave and Espo will on this edition of the Suns Solar Panel. With your hosts Dave King, Greg Esposito & Tim Tompkins  Watch All Our Episodes On Youtube   Support The Show  Solar Panel Shirts  Follow us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  We’re happily supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

What do you do when Phoenix Suns basketball has been canceled for the foreseeable future? Yeah, we're not sure either. But the guys will power on talking about:   - The Suns paying for salaries during the stoppage  - The Suns Vs. Mavericks ... on Twitch  - Possibility of playing in August and exactly which arena the Suns would play in.  - Duncy Award   - Much more! With your hosts Dave King, Greg Esposito  & Tim Tompkins  Watch All Our Episodes On Youtube   Support The Show  Solar Panel Shirts  Follow us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  We’re happily supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

Call off the missing persons search, Aron Baynes has been found alive and well at Talking Stick Resort Arena and had a historic night for the Phoenix Suns. How does that impact his future in the Valley? Plus Stat of the Week, the Duncy Award and more. With your hosts Dave King, Greg Esposito & Tim Tompkins  Watch All Our Episodes On Youtube   Support The Show  Solar Panel Shirts  Follow us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  We’re happily supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

Does Kelly Oubre's Injury Impact Phoenix Suns Offseason? Oubre out the remainder of season with torn meniscus Earlier in the week, reports surfaced that Kelly Oubre Jr. tor his meniscus and will likely miss the remainder of the season. The question is, what kind of impact will that have on the Suns offseason.   Plus, the Suns had a rough week on the court. Are their playoff hopes officially dead? All that and Tim's Stat of the Week, the Dunc-y Award and much more. With your hosts Dave King , Greg Esposito & Tim Tompkins  Watch All Our Episodes On Youtube   Support The Show  Solar Panel Shirts  Follow us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  We’re happily supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

The second half of the season is underway and Vegas has upped the Suns over/under to 32.5 wins from 29.5. Do you think the Suns can get to 33 wins with 26 games left to go?   Plus, was Devin Booker's all-star weekend a success and what exactly should we expect from the Deandre Ayton, Ricky Rubio and the #Suns the rest of the season? With your hosts Dave King, Greg Esposito & Tim Tompkins  Watch All Our Episodes On Youtube   Support The Show  Solar Panel Shirts  Follow us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  We’re happily supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

The NBA trade deadline has come and gone and James Jones and the Phoenix Suns decided to do nothing. Was this the right move or a sign that the franchise still hasn't found it's way?    Plus, Deangelo Russell has now paired with Karl Anthony Towns in Minnesota. Do the Timberwolves pose a threat to Devin Booker's future in Phoenix?    And the Stat of the Week and the Dunc-y Award. With your hosts Dave King , Greg Esposito & Tim Tompkins  Watch All Our Episodes On Youtube Support The Show  Solar Panel Shirts Follow us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  We’re happily supported by Bright Side Of The Sun

On Thursday night the NBA All-Star reserves were announced and Devin Booker didn't make the Western Conference roster. How big of a snub was it and are the Phoenix Suns to blame?    Plus, was Mitchell, Westbrook and Paul's resumes better than Booker's? With Special Guest Paul & Justin from Fanning the Flames Podcast

The trade deadline in the NBA is fast approaching and so is the question of whether or not the Suns should be buyers or sellers. Sitting just outside a playoff spot, it's not quite clear what James Jones will do.   Plus, will Devin Booker make the All-Star team? The media and player voting sure was surprising.   And the Stat of the Week, a Dunc-y Award and much much more. With your hosts Dave King, Greg Esposito & Tim Tompkins  Watch on Youtube   Support The Show  Solar Panel Shirts  Follow us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  We’re happily supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

Deandre Ayton has dominated the last two games and quieted critics but what will it take to do it for the longterm? Plus, Devin Booker is still putting up All-Star level numbers but will it be enough to get him in the game and, more importantly, get the Suns in the playoffs?   Plus the Stat of the Week and the Dunc-y Award. With your hosts Dave King , Greg Esposito & Tim Tompkins  Watch on Youtube   Support The Show  Solar Panel Shirts Follow us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  We’re happily supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

Amin Elhassan of ESPN and Serious XM joins us for a thorough breakdown of Devin Booker's All-Star chances. He also touches on what the Suns should and likely will do approaching the Trade Deadline.   That and much more on this episode of the Solar Panel.   With your hosts Dave King, Greg Esposito & Tim Tompkins  Watch on Youtube   Support The Show  Solar Panel Shirts  Follow us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  We’re happily supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

Despite only being only 14-21 the Phoenix Suns are within striking distance of the 8th seed in the Western Conference thanks to a heroic last five games from Devin Booker and Kelly Oubre. Do they have enough to figure it all out and get the final playoff spot? This homestand could be a deciding factor.  Oh, and Deandre Ayton and Aron Baynes started. Is this a good thing and should we start calling them Baeton?    Plus Stat of the Week, the Dunc-y Award and more! With your hosts Dave King , Greg Esposito & Tim Tompkins  Watch on Youtube   Support The Show  Solar Panel Shirts  Follow us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  We’re happily supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

The Phoenix Suns just broke out of their 8 game losing streak. We ask, is this team really good enough? The most undefining moment of the decade for the Suns   Plus, we'll give out the Dunc-y Award and share our "Stat of the Week" With your hosts Dave King , Greg Esposito & Tim Tompkins  Watch on Youtube:   Support The Show:  Solar Panel Shirts:  Follow us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  We’re happily supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

Is it time for the Phoenix Suns to start shopping Deandre Ayton? One big name thinks so. Also, the NBA is going to change it's season to include a mid-season tournament and a play-in tournament for the 7th and 8th seeds. How will that impact the Suns. Plus the guys give out Christmas gifts, share the stat of the day and give out the Duncy Award. Support The Show:  Solar Panel Shirts:  Watch on Youtube:   Add us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  https://www.Twitter.com/DaveKingNBA https://www.Twitter.com/Espo https://www.Twitter.com/RadioTimNBA We’re happily supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

With just days until Deandre Ayton re-joins the Phoenix Suns, there are many many questions that remain about the team. Plus, the Suns have an immensely difficult schedule over the next week. What will it take to stay in the playoff race? And don't forget trade season has officially begun so what position should the Suns be looking to fill.    That, the Dunc-y Award and Tim's Stat of the Week on this edition of the Suns Solar Panel. Support The Show Solar Panel Shirts Watch on Youtube Add us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  https://www.Twitter.com/DaveKingNBA https://www.Twitter.com/Espo https://www.Twitter.com/RadioTimNBA We’re happily supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

With ESPN reporting that the Cleveland Cavaliers are willing to trade Kevin Love, should the Phoenix Suns make a push to trade for him? Plus, how many of the current Suns would make the rotation of a championship team?   Plus we try to figure out what is going on with the backup point guard role and Espo gives out a Dunc-ie of the Week to a Deandre Ayton hater.    That and much more on this episode of the Solar Panel.   Support Brightside Night Support The Show:  Solar Panel Shirts:  Watch on Youtube:   Add us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  https://www.Twitter.com/DaveKingNBA https://www.Twitter.com/Espo https://www.Twitter.com/RadioTimNBA We’re happily supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

Is it time to panic as a Phoenix Suns fan? The team is under .500 for the first time all season and just got schooled by Luka Doncic. What's wrong and is it fixable and does Devin Booker need to be more aggressive? Plus we play a round of 'Who deserves more or less minutes?' and Espo gives out a surprising Dunc-ie of the Week.  That and much more on this episode of the Solar Panel. Support The Show:  Solar Panel Shirts:  Subscribe On YouTube Get a Free Solar Panel Sticker or Magnet:  Add us on Twitter  https://www.Twitter.com/SunsSolarPanel https://www.Twitter.com/DaveKingNBA https://www.Twitter.com/Espo

In honor of Thanksgiving, the guys breakdown what, if anything, there is to be thankful for as Suns fans. Plus, Espo rants about Deandre Ayton and Luka Dončić and they breakdown the Suns vs. Washington Wizards. That and much more on this episode of the Solar Panel. Support The Show:  Solar Panel Shirts:  Subscribe On YouTube Get a Free Solar Panel Sticker or Magnet:  Add us on Twitter  https://www.Twitter.com/SunsSolarPanel https://www.Twitter.com/DaveKingNBA https://www.Twitter.com/Espo https://www.Twitter.com/RadioTimNBA We’re happily supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

Sam Amick of the Athletic joins us to discuss his interview with Monty Williams and if he thinks the Suns will make the postseason That and much more on this episode of the Solar Panel. Support The Show:  Solar Panel Shirts:  Subscribe On YouTube:  Get a Free Solar Panel Sticker or Magnet:  Add us on Twitter  https://www.Twitter.com/SunsSolarPanel https://www.Twitter.com/DaveKingNBA https://www.Twitter.com/Espo https://www.Twitter.com/RadioTimNBA

The Phoenix Suns are now no. 1 in the NBA in catch and shoot 3-point shots per game, can they sustain the trend. Devin Booker is well on his way to joining the 50/40/90 club but is it enough to put him in the MVP race. Plus, hey Atlanta Hawks fans, shut up when it comes to Eddie Johnson. That and much more on this episode of the Solar Panel. Watch On YouTube Support The Show Solar Panel Shirts Get a Free Solar Panel Sticker or Magnet Add us on Twitter  https://www.Twitter.com/SunsSolarPanel https://www.Twitter.com/DaveKingNBA https://www.Twitter.com/Espo https://www.Twitter.com/RadioTimNBA We’re happily supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

On Wednesday the Phoenix Suns broke ground on a new practice facility. How much will it actually impact the franchise and will it really help them attract big-name free agents? Plus, the team's hot start continued as they almost beat LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Los Angeles Lakers. What do they need to do to keep it going? That and much more on this episode of the Solar Panel. With our good friend and special guest Justin from Fanning The Flames Podcast  Support The Show:  Solar Panel Shirts:  Watch on Youtube:   Add us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  Dave  Espo  Tim  We’re happily supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

Despite the loss to the Miami Heat, there's no reason for Phoenix Suns fans to panic yet. Plus the guys look at what the Suns need to make a playoff run and more.  That and much more on this episode of the Solar Panel. Support The Show Solar Panel Shirts Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Get a Free Solar Panel Sticker or Magnet Add us on Twitter  https://www.Twitter.com/SunsSolarPanel https://www.Twitter.com/DaveKingNBA https://www.Twitter.com/Espo https://www.Twitter.com/RadioTimNBA

Was Monday's performance against the Philadelphia 76ers in a Phoenix Suns win Devin Booker's announcement that he's a superstar in the NBA? Plus, Phoenix Suns broadcaster Jon Bloom joins us to talk about just how real this team is.  That and much more on this episode of the Solar Panel. Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Support The Show Solar Panel Shirts Get a Free Solar Panel Sticker or Magnet Find us on Twitter https://www.Twitter.com/SunsSolarPanel https://www.Twitter.com/DaveKingNBA https://www.Twitter.com/Espo https://www.Twitter.com/RadioTimNBA We’re happily supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

Subscribe To Our Youtube Channel- Would you bet a mortgage payment on the Suns making the playoffs with +1000 odds? Plus, is Aron Baynes better for this team than Deandre Ayton? What can we expect from this team moving forward, a heartfelt apology to James Jones and much, much more.  That and much more on this episode of the Solar Panel. Support The Show Solar Panel Shirts Watch on Youtube   Add us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  Dave  Espo  Tim  We’re happily supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

Former NBA referee Tim Donaghy offered an exclusive interview with the Suns Solar Panel and Bright Side to discuss how referees stuck it to some owners and players every chance they got. Dave King spent time discussing every aspect of the scandal and the new film based on it .  Support The Show: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel-/support Solar Panel Shirts: http://www.sunsshirts.com Subscribe To The Podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel- Get a Free Solar Panel Sticker or Magnet: http://signup.sunspodcast.com Add us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel https://www.Twitter.com/SunsSolarPanel Dave www.Twitter.com/DaveKingNBA Espo www.Twitter.com/Espo Tim www.Twitter.com/RadioTimNBA

After three games the Suns are 2-1 and just beat NBA title favorite and super team the Los Angeles Clippers shorthanded. Is it time to start wondering if this team is actually good? That and much more on this episode of the Solar Panel. Support The Show: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel-/support Solar Panel Shirts: http://www.sunsshirts.com Subscribe To The Podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel- Get a Free Solar Panel Sticker or Magnet: http://signup.sunspodcast.com Add us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel https://www.Twitter.com/SunsSolarPanel Dave www.Twitter.com/DaveKingNBA Espo www.Twitter.com/Espo Tim www.Twitter.com/RadioTimNBA

The NBA suspended Deandre Ayton 25-games for violating their anti-drug policy. So how does this impact the Phoenix Suns now and moving forward. Oh yea, and the Suns won their first game. So there's that too. That and much more on this episode of the Solar Panel. Support The Show: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel-/support Solar Panel Shirts: http://www.sunsshirts.com Subscribe To The Podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel- Get a Free Solar Panel Sticker or Magnet: http://signup.sunspodcast.com Add us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel https://www.Twitter.com/SunsSolarPanel Dave www.Twitter.com/DaveKingNBA Espo www.Twitter.com/Espo Tim www.Twitter.com/RadioTimNBA

A few of our  favorite Suns podcasters join us for our annual mega season preview episode from Locked On Suns and Fanning The Flames Support The Show Subscribe To The YouTube Channel 1) Who is the 'core four' where 2 are on the court at all times? 2) Can Booker and Ayton really be a 1 and 1A on a playoff caliber team? How will they have to evolve to get there? 3) Which preseason surprise will maintain it in regular season -- Frank, Jevon Carter, Cam Johnson and/or Ty Jerome? 4) Which important player's bad preseason will carry over to regular season? 5) Have Suns writers ever taken a shot at the Suns org? Or do we only blame the players too much (as Draymond says)? Solar Panel Shirts Rapid fire: In what category will the Suns lead the league this season? In what category will the Suns be the WORST in the league? Rubio will lead in assists. Who will be the Suns second-leading assist man -- Booker, Jerome or Kaminsky? Booker and Ayton will lead in scoring. Who will be the 3rd leading scorer -- Oubre, Saric, or Rubio? Ayton will lead in rebounds. Who will be second leading rebounder -- Saric, Baynes or someone else? How many wins do the Suns get this year? That and much more on this episode of the Solar Panel. Get a Free Solar Panel Sticker or Magnet:  Add us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  Dave  Espo  Tim 

The Phoenix Suns played fast this preseason but still is in the bottom third of the league in 3's. Will that be a problem?  Will Rubio and Booker make each other better in the regular season and who makes the final roster?  That and much more on this episode of the Solar Panel. Support The Show:  Solar Panel Shirts:  Subscribe To The Youtube: Get a Free Solar Panel Sticker or Magnet:  Add us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  Dave  Espo  Tim 

The Suns went from an abysmal game against the Sacramento Kings to making 24 threes in a game without Devin Booker, Ricky Rubio and DeAndre Ayton against the Portland Trailblazers. So who exactly is this team? Subscribe On Youtube

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? Support The Show Solar Panel Shirts Subscribe To The Youtube Channel Get a Free Solar Panel Sticker or Magnet Add us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  Dave  Espo  Tim 

We take a look back at Suns training camp in Flagstaff and try to dissect just what exactly did we learn from it and what can we expect in the preseason. As well as TJ Warren exploding for his first game with the Pacers & if the Suns made a mistake letting him go.  Injury update We gave a shout out on the show for listeners to hit us up to join our Fantasy basketball league, but spots are unfortunately filled up already.  Support The Show Solar Panel Shirts Subscribe To Our Youtube Channel Get a Free Solar Panel Sticker or Magnet Add us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  Dave  Espo  Tim 

Training camp is here! Special guest Paul Coro joins us to discuss - The very orange new uniforms - Josh Jackson starting the season for Memphis in the GLeague - Media Day/Training Camp- Hot Take Predictions - Most outrageous claim a coach/GM/player will make? - Lamest Cliche that will be said over and over again? - Who will be hurt and unable to participate? Support The Show:  Solar Panel Shirts:  Watch on Youtube:   Add us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel Dave  Espo  Tim 

This is a fun one! What's the worst general manager decision ever is and which one sticks with them the most? We reminisce about some of the questionable moves former Suns GM's have made Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel Solar Panel Shirts

We wrap up our season preview series on the Suns starters vs the west with analysis on how the Ayton/Baynes combo will fare vs the Western Conference starting & backup big rotations.  Support The Show Solar Panel Shirts Watch on Youtube Add us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  Dave  Espo  Tim

Caroline Darney with Streaking the Lawn the SB Nation Virginia Cavaliers blog to talk everything Ty Jerome. 3 years at Virginia- Sophomore and Junior years where he really shined and got consistent playing time  Basically, a 40% 3pt shooter, averaged 5.5 assists last season.   Hit 41% of his 3 point range attempts last season at Virginia   Quick decisions with his passes Good in transition Playing off ball Can take the ball to the rack plays through contact   6 point guards on the roster: Rubio, Johnson, Okobo, Jevon Carter, Ty Jerome, Jalen Leque and Jared Harper   Short wingspan a problem in the NBA? 6’4  His dad started coaching him hard at the age of 5 Support The Show: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel-/support Solar Panel Shirts: http://www.sunsshirts.com Subscribe To The Youtube Show: youtube.com/c/SunsSolarPanel

We down the Suns forwards versus the West. SF- Kelly Oubre-  17 pts, 5 rbs, 1.5 asts, -.8 DBPM, .8 DWS PF- Dario Saric-  10.6 pts, 5.6 rb, 1.6 asts, -1.4 DBPM, 1.2 DWS    Counting:  41.3 Defensive Adv:  -.2   Warriors Aflononzo McKinnie Draymond Green   Trailblazers Rodney Hood Zach Collins Rockets James Harden (SF) PJ Tucker Jazz Joe Ingles Bojan Bogdanovic   OKC Terrance Ferguson Danilo Gallinari Spurs DeMar DeRozan Rudy Gay   Support The Show Solar Panel Shirts: http://www.sunsshirts.com Watch on Youtube:  youtube.com/c/SunsSolarPanel Add us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  Dave www.Twitter.com/DaveKingNBA Espo www.Twitter.com/Espo Tim www.Twitter.com/RadioTimNBA

Why Deandre Ayton and Dario Saric didn't make the cut and where Ricky Rubio and Devin Booker landed for SI's top 100 players Support The Show Solar Panel Shirts Watch on Youtube Add us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  Dave  Espo  Tim 

Special guest Matt Moore, famously in NBA twitter as HardwoodParoxysm, details his thoughts with Dave on: 1) should Devin Booker have played in World Cup? How right was Simmons on this? 2) should Devin Booker be a lead ball handler in 2019-20 or in the future? Or is he better as a shooting guard? 3) how good can the Suns be this year? 4) what’s a perfect year for Devin Booker look like? 5) is execution more about players or the coach? Why the 2019-20 Suns can be completely different than the last few years We cover lots and lots of ground that’s unique and different from the other Suns podcasts that Matt has been on the past week. No repeats here! Support The Show:  Solar Panel Shirts: Watch on Youtube:   Add us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  Dave  Espo  Tim 

We continue our series comparing the Suns starting lineup to the Western Conference. This episode, we take on the Suns projected starting front court of Oubre and Saric. As well as Devin Booker disrespect by the national media & mailbag at the end! Support The Show Solar Panel Shirts Watch on Youtube Add us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  Dave  Espo  Tim 

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

Greg Esposito and Dave King debate whether or not the internet has gone mad about Devin Booker getting frustrated by double teams in pick basketball.

How does the Suns back court of Booker & Rubio match up vs the West?  We finish the series in this episode. We also discuss-  Alex Len's comments on the Suns Who is more likely to be a star in Phx DeAndre Ayton or Kyler Murray? & then answer your mailbag questions   Support The Show Solar Panel Shirts Watch on Youtube Add us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  Dave  Espo  Tim 

Let's turn Talking Stick into a real home-court advantage for the Suns.   Jeremy Gunderson  joins the show to discuss! To register- Tweet Jeremy at twitter.com/TheJeremy_G or at twitter.com/TheSolRebellion  Registration is Saturday, August 10th at Talking Stick Arena.  Support The Show Solar Panel Shirts

We rank the Suns projected starting lineup vs the Western Conference part 1 Suns Vegas over/unders and break down WS  & Listener Mailbag   Support The Show:  Solar Panel Shirts:  Watch on Youtube:  Add us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  Dave  Espo  Tim 

 On the midweek edition of the Suns Solar Panel Espo and Tim debate whether stability in the locker room is important, what really happened with those TJ Warren injuries and much, much more.     Support The Show:  Solar Panel Shirts:  Watch on Youtube:  Add us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  Dave  Espo  Tim 

 What will it take for the Suns to be above a .500 team next season?   We take a look a look at what it took teams last year and debate if the Suns have the pieces to make that happen this season.  Advanced stat breakdown of the week: FTr & how it applies to the Suns Dragan Bender going to the Bucks Support The Show Solar Panel Shirts   Watch On YouTube Add us on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/SunsSolarPanel   Dave    Espo     Tim     

Espo and Dave discuss their All Time Suns Man Crush Team & share some stories about their interactions with these players Who is yours? Hit us up on Twitter!   Support The Show Solar Panel Shirts Watch on Youtube Add us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel  Dave @DaveKingNBA Espo @Espo Tim @RadioTimNBA    We’re happily supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com

- Suns Signing Cheick Diallo  - BPM Breakdown & how the Suns ranked last season  - Bender Signing with Moscow  - Frank Kaminsky is officially a Sun  - Oubre Presser  - James Jones approach to team building     Support The Show:  https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel-/support Solar Panel Shirts: http://www.sunsshirts.com Watch on Youtube:  http://www.youtube.com/c/PhoenixSunsSolarPanel  Add us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel Dave @DaveKingNBA Espo @Espo Tim @RadioTimNBA We’re happily supported by Bright Side Of The Sun- www.Brightsideofthesun.com  

 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: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel-/support Solar Panel Shirts: http://www.sunsshirts.com Watch on Youtube:  http://www.youtube.com/c/PhoenixSunsSolarPanel  Add us on Twitter @SunsSolarPanel Dave @DaveKingNBA Espo @Espo Tim @RadioTimNBA

The National media has consistently rated the Phoenix Suns offseason as a failure. We take exception to that.  We'll explain why they were wrong last year and why they're wrong this year Support the show: https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel-/support Solar Panel T-Shirts: http://www.sunsshirts.com Find us on Twitter-  Tim Tompkins (@RadioTimNBA), Dave King (@DaveKingNBA), Greg Esposito (@Espo) 

The Suns have traded Josh Jackson & DeAnthony Melton- we give our reaction to that and how James Jones is handling his assets.  We also Preview Summer League & give details about the Meet and Greet on Saturday for Suns fans in Vegas  Also, if you're coming out to Summer League, we are co-hosting a get together for Suns fans with the guys from Fanning the Flames & Brightside Of The Sun. The meetup starts at 8pm on Saturday, July 6th at The Mirage Hotel. We hope to see you out there. You can RSVP on Facebook here   Subscribe On Youtube Support the show Solar Panel Shirts Add us on Twitter! Tim (@RadioTimNBA), Espo (@Espo), Dave (@DaveKingNBA), Justin (@SoSaysJ)

 -We recap the Phoenix Suns start to 2019 free agency!  -What the addition of Ricky Rubio means for the team -Will Kelly Oubre resign -We also reset the Suns cap situation moving forward -And give our projected depth chart. - Among some other Suns talk. You'll enjoy it Also, if you're coming out to Summer League, we are co-hosting a get together for Suns fans with the guys from Fanning the Flames & Brightside Of The Sun. The meetup starts at 8pm on Saturday, July 6th at The Still (Inside The Mirage Hotel). We hope to see you out there. You can RSVP on Facebook here

Jon Bloom stops by to give his take on the Suns draft We reset the cap situation for the Suns heading into Free Agency Where the roster stands What moves the Suns can and might make to get max cap room And if the  D'Angelo Russell rumors have any merit  Subscribe On Youtube:   http://www.youtube.com/c/PhoenixSunsSolarPanel  Support the show:   https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel-/support Solar Panel Shirts:   http://www.sunsshirts.com

We give our immediate reaction to the Suns trading TJ Warren and the #32 pick for cap space, trading back to #11 for Dario Saric & selecting Cameron Johnson Subscribe on Youtube:   http://www.youtube.com/c/PhoenixSunsSolarPanel  Solar Panel Shirts:   http://www.sunsshirts.com Support The Show:   https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel-/support

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-/support Watch On Youtube:    http://www.youtube.com/c/PhoenixSunsSolarPanel  Solar Panel Shirts: http://www.sunsshirts.com

We debate if Devin Booker is a true 1A as heads into the first year of his max contract. What should we expect from this Suns team with Devin Booker at the helm IF they don't make a major trade? Support the show:   https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel-/support Subscribe On Youtube:  http://www.youtube.com/c/PhoenixSunsSolarPanel   Solar Panel Shirts:   http://www.sunsshirts.com 

 As the Phoenix Suns head into free agency, there will be a lot of conflicting reports fed by front offices and agents with agendas. What should you believe?   Monty Williams in an interview mentioned Tyler Johnson along side Booker and Ayton as part of core.    Should the Suns take BPA in the draft, even if that player is a SG or SF   Nets made a trade opening up enough cap room for 2 max free agents- What does that mean for the Suns?    Suns head to Mexico      Support The Show:    https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel-/support Get A T-Shirt:   http://www.sunsshirts.com  Subscribe On Youtube:   http://www.youtube.com/c/PhoenixSunsSolarPanel 

  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:   https://anchor.fm/the-solar-panel-/support Subscribe on Youtube:   http://www.youtube.com/c/PhoenixSunsSolarPanel 

The impact losing will have on the Suns fanbase for years to come Summer League get together Discussing possible mutual interest between the Suns & Julius Randle Is Julius Randle the answer at power forward? Should the Suns be willing to lower than standard during free agency? Is Monty Williams able to turn Ayton into a rim protector or perhaps turn him into a power forward? Dragan Bender’s future with or without The Suns Why Tyler Johnson hasn’t picked up his player option  Monty Williams has been given high praise during the pre draft workouts- we discuss Watch On Youtube:   http://www.youtube.com/c/PhoenixSunsSolarPanel 

On this midweek shorter episode we break down what All-Star level point guards could be available for trade and more importantly, what the Suns would have to give up to get them. WATCH ON YOUTUBE:   http://www.youtube.com/c/PhoenixSunsSolarPanel 

 Robert Sarver Selling The Team? Which Suns player is most likely to listen to The National  We break down the rumor The Suns are looking for a combo guard this offseason, we discuss realistic options  Monty Williams Presser reaction  Robert Sarver reaching out to Jerry Colangelo 

- 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:   http://www.youtube.com/c/PhoenixSunsSolarPanel 

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

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

 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   Sponsor: https://valley-boyz.com/  Youtube Channel:   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChQjPpYxMivM9zkYac_mR2A

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

 - 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

And a recap of the 2018-2019 season  Justin from Fanning The Flames Podcast fills in for Dave  We talk:   - Suns player development staff  - Who will be traded before next season  - The second most impactful player this season  - Who the general Manager of the Suns will be  - The weirdest thing to happen to the Phoenix Suns this season  - Tyler Johnson's impact  - If we think Dragan Bender will return  - What FA SG is most likely to back Devin Booker up  - We grade Igor's first year as head coach  - and what the Suns will do with this years draft pick  Subscribe to our Youtube Channel:   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChQjPpYxMivM9zkYac_mR2A

- 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

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

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

- 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

 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

 Justin from Fanning The Flames Podcast joins the Suns Solar Panel for this episode   We talk:  Brian Windhorst comments on Suns owenrship  Why the Suns will never pull out of this with Robert Sarver  Why Sarver must sell the team  Is Devin Booker a true 1A?  DeAndre Ayton becoming the alpha   and lots more Phoenix Suns talk!  Check Out Our Podcast On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChQjPpYxMivM9zkYac_mR2A

  - Mikal Bridges defense & his high ceiling as a player - Devin Booker offensive play type statistical breakdown/Synergy - How to fix All-Star weekend - What Suns player should be in the skills contest - World vs USA Game and how Ayton performed  - How to improve the dunk contest - SMART Jersey’s and why Lakers fans will love it - Markieff Morris and his new home in the NBA - The great Suns Twitter Meltdown of 2019 Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChQjPpYxMivM9zkYac_mR2A

 - 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. 

- 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 

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

 - 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?

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

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 

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)   www.SunsShow.com 

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) www.SunsShow.com

- 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) www.SunsShow.com

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.

- 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) www.SunsShow.com

- 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)

- 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