Seven Seconds or Less: An NBA & Phoenix Suns Podcast

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

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 23:22:03 +0000

A jam packed week results in a jam packed episode. Max & David tackle the 5 games of the week, highlighted by Kelly Oubre beating the Rockets & 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!

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2:20 - Recap

4:15 - Houston Game

14:30 - Denver Game

28:22 - Leaderboard

37:55 - Did You Know

44:20 - Trade Deadline Thoughts

1:15:30 - All Star Selections

1:25:30 - 7SOL

Ep 77 - Booker Snubbed & Mock Trade Deadline

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 06:55:00 +0000

Max & David start with Devin Booker being snubbed from the All Star Game before discussing this weeks up & down results against DAL & 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 & what might happen league wide.

Plus, all the usual regular segments!

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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 76 - Grizzlies Game Reaction & Therapy Session

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 03:43:53 +0000

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 - Recap

4:00 - Memphis Reaction

23:30 - Did you Know

31:30 - Spurs Games

40:30 - Indiana Game

51:30 - Leaderboard

57:30 - 7SOL

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

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 23:42:34 +0000

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 - 3:00

Leaderboard - 5:30

Season in Review - 16:00

Did You Know - 1:02:30

West Race - 1:08:00

7SOL - 1:20:00

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

Sun, 12 Jan 2020 21:08:17 +0000

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 - 1:50

Leaderboard - 5:50

West All-Stars - 16:00

Did You Know - 42:30

East All-Stars - 48:30

Simmons/Nash Pod - 1:01:30

7SOL 1:25:30

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

Sun, 05 Jan 2020 21:11:12 +0000

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 - Recap

4:00 - Leaderboard

9:30 - Mailbag Part 1: Booker, Ayton, and other current players

46:45 - Did You Know

53:30 - Mailbag Part 2: The Suns' Future and miscellaneous questions

1:22:15 - 7SOL

Ep 72 - Can PHX Still Make The Playoffs?

Sun, 22 Dec 2019 10:47:57 +0000

With a third of the NBA season down, Max & David run through how the Suns have looked and if they still have a shot at the playoffs.

Starting off with a Recap & 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.

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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 71 - NBA Trade Season Mini-Nerdcast!

Sun, 08 Dec 2019 22:13:49 +0000

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

Sun, 01 Dec 2019 22:38:13 +0000

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.

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3:00 Recap

5:00 What We're Thankful For

29:45 What We're Not So Thankful For

37:30 Leaderboard

48:00 Did You Know

54:50 NBA Power Rankings

1:12:30 7SOL

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

Sun, 24 Nov 2019 06:28:51 +0000

After a Suns three game losing streak, Kellan Olson joins Max & 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 & 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.

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Recap/News 2:35

The C Position & Aron Baynes 4:23

The PG Position & 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 68 - Surprise: We're Back & So Are The Phoenix Suns!

Sat, 16 Nov 2019 06:17:05 +0000

After a short break, Max & David are back to talk about everything this surprise packet Suns team is doing.

Starting off with a Recap of what they've missed, they then move onto an update on the Vote Leader Board. Using that list, the guys then run through every player in the rotation and how they feel about them so far.

Throw in some very unexpected playoffs talk involving the Suns, sandwiched in between the usual Did You Know and 7SOL segments to end.

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Recap/News 3:10

Suns Leader Board 4:52

Devin Booker 11:40

Aron Baynes & Deandre Ayton 23:00

Kelly Oubre 34:15

Ricky Rubio & Jevon Carter 40:00

Kaminsky, Tyler Johnson & Saric 49:00

Mikal Bridges & Cam Johnson 1:01:35

Did You Know 1:08:00

Playoffs In The West 1:14:00

7SOL 1:28:30

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

Sat, 02 Nov 2019 06:56:19 +0000

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 & 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.

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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 66 - Breaking Down the NBA Juggernaut Phoenix Suns

Sun, 27 Oct 2019 23:18:55 +0000

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 1:40

Ayton 3:30

Clippers game 9:45

Kings Game 28:00

Did You Know 45:00

Nuggets Game 51:45

Players of the Week Voting 1:12:00

7SOL 1:21:30

Ep 65 - Final Suns Preseason Questions + NBA Preview

Sun, 20 Oct 2019 23:22:34 +0000

David and Max start their final episode before the 2019-20 regular season by tackling the biggest questions facing the Phoenix Suns before their season opener against the Sacramento Kings. They finish by previewing the Western and Eastern Conferences, including by making their Conference Finals, Finals, and Championship predictions.

2:00 Recap

4:30 Biggest Suns Questions Going Into The Season

37:00 Did You Know

45:30 Western Conference Preview

58:00 Eastern Conference Preview

1:12:15 Seven Seconds Or Less

Ep 64 - Preseason Observations & Award Predictions W/ Sam Cooper

Sun, 13 Oct 2019 01:17:46 +0000

Sam Cooper from The Timeline podcast joins the show to talk about the roster after training camp and a couple of presesson games. The guys touch on just about every key piece of the roster and raise the key questions leading into the season proper.

After the usual Did You Know segment, some fake Suns award predictions are made and the trio make their calls for the NBA regular season awards for 19/20.

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02:00 - Recap/News

03:50 - Guards

16:30 - Wings

28:20 - Bigs

43:50 - Did You Know?

55:00 - Suns Awards

1:10:45 - General NBA Awards

1:30:00- 7SOL

Ep 63 - Offseason Mailbag Part 2 (Plus Ayton @ PF Reactions)

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 13:00:00 +0000

Max and David finish off the two-part offseason mailbag podcast with Part 2! After starting off with some fresh thoughts on Ayton at PF, weird FT rule & age/height changes - the guys move onto the rest of the listener questions.

On this episode they tackle questions on Ricky Rubio, the Suns' forward rotation, 7SOL history, and some more wider NBA questions.

04:35 - Deandre Ayton @ PF

15:05 - Other News Tidbits

22:30 - Ricky Rubio & PG Rotation

32:00 - What About The Forwards?

45:00 - Did You Know?

54:40 - General NBA Questions

1:03:30 - Final Quick Hitters

1:13:50 - 7SOL

Ep 62 - Offseason Mailbag Part 1

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:12:45 +0000

Max and David return with part 1 of a two-part offseason mailbag podcast! On this episode they tackle questions on numerous subjects, including Deandre Ayton, the Suns' coaching staff, and the NBA at large.

Ep 61 - Gerald Bourguet talking Deandre Ayton and Aron Baynes

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 23:03:56 +0000

Gerald Bourguet joins the show to talk all things Center Position with Max and David. The guys go in depth on Deandre Ayton, breaking down what he showed in his rookie campaign on both ends and what we can hopefully improve upon next season.

After the usual Did You Know segment, the guys move onto Aron Baynes' influence on and off the court, plus other options at C. Finishing off with a customary 7SOL segment.

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01:40 - Recap/News

06:00 - Ayton Offense

24:10 - Ayton Defense

42:30 - Where Does Ayton rank?

54:10 - Did You Know?

1:03:22 - Aron Baynes Off Court

1:08:15 - Aron Baynes On Court

1:13:30 - Other Backup C Options

1:18:30- 7SOL

Ep 60 - Ricky Rubio and the Point Guard Position

Sun, 25 Aug 2019 22:57:42 +0000

Max and David continue their position preview series with the Phoenix Suns' point guards, including Ricky Rubio, Tyler Johnson, and Ty Jerome.

1:30 Recap

2:45 Terry Rozier

10:00 Ricky Rubio and the Starting PG Position

42:00 Did You Know

51:00 Tyler Johnson, Ty Jerome, and the Backup PG Position

1:12:00 7SOL

Ep 59 - Cole Zwicker on Mikal, Kelly, and Teambuilding

Sun, 18 Aug 2019 22:47:42 +0000

Cole Zwicker joins the show to help Max and David break down the Phoenix Suns' Small Forward position, including Mikal Bridges, Kelly Oubre, and Cam Johnson. Cole also shares his takes on much of the rest of the Suns' roster.

2:30 Free Agent Redos

6:00 Kelly Oubre

11:15 Current Mikal Bridges

15:00 Kelly and Mikal Together

25:30 Did You Know

33:30 Mikal vs. Recent Lottery Wings

38:00 Best, Worst, and Average Mikal Outcomes

40:00 Building Around Booker/Ayton/Mikal

48:00 Mikal's Near Future

50:30 Cam Johnson

54:15 Ty Jerome and Jalen Lecque

58:00 Mikal's Shot and Improvement

1:08:00 7SOL

Ep 58 - Dario Saric and the Power Forwards

Sun, 11 Aug 2019 22:48:47 +0000

Max and David continue their positional preview series with the Suns' power forwards, focusing on Dario Saric, Frank Kaminsky, Cheick Diallo, Kelly Oubre, and potential PF trades.

2:30 Schedule Talk
4:20 Dario Saric
25:00 Power Forward Trades
39:00 Did You Know
47:30 The Other "Power Forwards"
1:06:30 7SOL

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

Sun, 04 Aug 2019 17:30:00 +0000

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.

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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 56 - De'Anthony Melton Interview & Offseason Recap

Sun, 21 Jul 2019 18:23:01 +0000

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 55 - Crossover With Locked On Suns: Oubre & Vegas

Sat, 13 Jul 2019 07:43:50 +0000

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

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03:35 - Kelly Oubre Re-Signs
14:15 - Summer League Thoughts
28:25 - Did You Know
35:35 - Extended 7SOL

Ep 54 - Suns Offseason Review + Kawhi Madness

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 23:32:10 +0000

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 53 - Live Free Agency Reactions (RICKY RUBIO!!!)

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 23:35:00 +0000

Max and David react live to the beginning of 2019 NBA Free Agency. The Ricky Rubio signing happens around 1:13:00.

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

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 01:47:39 +0000

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.

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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 51 - Instant Draft Reaction

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 07:40:45 +0000

Max and David react to the craziness that was the 2019 NBA Draft & 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 & 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 50 - AD Trade Analysis + Final Draft Thoughts and Predictions

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 00:20:50 +0000

Max and David react to the league-altering Anthony Davis trade before giving their final thoughts on the 2019 NBA Draft, including the Suns' options at #6, their personal draft boards, and their draft predictions. Plus: Did You Know, 7SOL, and brief discussions of possible Suns FA/trade targets.

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3:30 Recap
6:00 AD Trade Analysis - Lakers
19:00 AD Trade Analysis - Pelicans and the #4 Pick
29:00 Did You Know
33:45 Suns #6 Pick Rumors
47:00 David's and Max's Big Boards and Mock Drafts
52:00 More Draft Predictions
56:00 D'Lo Rumors
1:03:35 Blake Griffin
1:11:30 7SOL

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

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 12:41:38 +0000

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

Sat, 25 May 2019 16:00:00 +0000

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

Sun, 19 May 2019 13:01:59 +0000

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 & 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 & 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 & Reactions
16:20 - Discussing The 'Smalls' at Pick 6
27:00 - More In Depth On Culver
34:55 - Booker Defense & Keeping Oubre
39:47 - Trading The Pick + Jackson Options
48:45 - Bigger Suns Trades

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

Sat, 11 May 2019 15:47:15 +0000

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 & 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 45 - The Suns Hire a Coach + Draft Preview with AZSportsZone

Sun, 05 May 2019 15:43:50 +0000

First, the guys discuss the Monty Williams hiring. Have the Suns finally found their leader?

Then, Brandon from @AZSportsZone joins to talk draft, including analyses of Darius Garland, Grant Williams, and Romeo Langford.

2:00 Monty Williams Hiring
17:30 NBA Playoffs Surpises and Disappointments
24:00 Did You Know
28:00 Draft Segment
31:30 Zion, RJ, Ja
37:00 Darius Garland
46:30 Grant Williams
57:30 Romeo Langford
1:04:30 7SOL

Ep 44 - Kokoskov Fired + Draft Preview with Ale Cozzi

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 13:45:58 +0000

Max and David return with an episode focused on the firing of Igor Kokoskov to start, and the 2019 Draft Class to finish.

The guys jump right into the biggest news of the week, with the Suns letting go of their Head Coach. David clears the lungs with a rant focused squarely on the Suns franchise. After then discussing the next guys in line for the job, the routine Did You Know segment returns with a #44 theme.

Alessandro Cozzi of Red Team Scouting then joins the podcast to discuss the 2019 NBA Draft. The guys start off with some talk on Zion Williamson, Ja Morant & RJ Barrett - before moving into the first grouping for this series of episodes; Cam Reddish, Brandon Clarke & De'Andre Hunter.

The podcast closes with a customary 7SOL segment, focused on the Playoffs.

We appreciate anyone who has taken the time to rate and/or review the podcast!

Follow Ale @AleCozz1 on Twitter & check out redteamscouting.com

02:30 - Igor Kokoskov Fired
21:55 - Will Monty Take The Job?
29:02 - Did You Know #44
34:55 - Introducing Ale
38:43 - Draft Big 3
50:04 - Cam Reddish
1:01:30 - Brandon Clarke
1:13:55 - De'Andre Hunter
1:23:53 - 7SOL

Ep 43 - Opening The Offseason + Playoff Observations

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 10:28:34 +0000

Max and David are back to transition the Suns from the regular season to the real season. The offseason! We as fans have become to used to the hope of the offseason, but here we are!

Discussing all the lottery options, possible draft prospects and how Phoenix would build the team out based on where they finish in the lottery.

David then presents the newest Did You Know segment, before the guys jump into the playoffs so far and several obervations with plenty of Suns tie-ins.

The podcast closes with a customary 7SOL segment.

We appreciate anyone who has taken the time to rate and/or review the podcast!

03:26 - Key Dates
08:09 - Winning The Lottery
21:20 - Falling From 2 to 4
38:55 - Falling From 5 to 7
44:45 - Did You Know
50:48 - Playoff Observations
1:17:00 - 7SOL

Ep 42 - Suns Season Review, Giannis vs. Harden, Playoff Preview

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 01:36:29 +0000

Max and David do a full Suns season review, including grades and memorable moments from each player on the roster. They also incorporate excellent questions provided by you, the listeners!

Then, after a fun playoff-themed Did You Know segment, the guys jump into this year's incredible MVP race. Is it Giannis? Is it Harden? Max and David break it all down.

The podcast closes with a brief playoff preview followed by a listener-fueled 7SOL segment.

We appreciate anyone who has taken the time to rate and/or review the podcast!

03:15 - Recap and News

10:00 - Booker, TJ, JJ, Bender

27:30 - Ayton, Mikal, Melton, Okobo

43:00 - Oubre, Johnson, Holmes

51:00 - The rest of the roster

56:00 - Did You Know

1:01:00 - MVP breakdown

1:13:30 - Playoff preview

1:24:00 - 7SOL

Ep 41 - Season Coming To A Close

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 14:33:01 +0000

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 & 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 & Potential New Suns
1:13:45 - 7 Seconds Or Less

Ep 40 - Catching Up Since The All Star Break

Sat, 16 Mar 2019 13:08:36 +0000

After a bit of a break, Max and David are back on deck to talk about the mini resurgence from the Phoenix Suns since the Alll Star Break.

The guys touch on every player on the roster, starting with the #ValleyBoyz core of Booker, Ayton, Oubre and Johnson. They then move onto Coach Kokoskov and the curious case of Dragan Bender.

David then returns with a quick Did You Know segment, before the podcast continues with the remainder of the roster. Starting with Bridges and Jackson, the guys then talk about the last few guys playing and not playing. Finally, a customary 7SOL focused on the upcoming offseason.

We appreciate anyone who has taken the time to rate and/or review the podcast!

02:42 - Quick Recap (Results, Standings & Lottery Odds)
04:12 - A Healthy Devin Booker
13:09 - Deandre Ayton Continues To Improve
28:04 - Kelly Oubre Winning Fans Hearts
39:45 - The Tyler Johnson Edition
45:45 - Happy For Igor Kokoskov
49:51 - What About Dragan Bender?
55:03 - Did You Know: RFA Edition
1:00:33 - Mikal Bridges Off The Bench
1:06:37 - End Of The Line For Josh Jackson?
1:14:20 - The Rest Of The Roster
1:26:12 - 7 Seconds Or Less

Ep 39 - Kellan Olson On The State Of The Suns

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 16:00:00 +0000

Max and David are joined by Kellan Olson, who covers the Phoenix Suns for @EmpireOfTheSuns and is an editor/reporter for @AZSports.

The guys talk about Kellan's interviews with James Jones (Interim GM) and Igor Kokoskov (Head Coach), which highlighted a number of key points around the Suns coaching, development & franchise pieces in Deandre Ayton & Devin Booker.

After a quick Did You Know focusing on Ayton's appearance at All Star Weekend, the trio then look at: Jones' comments on the upcoming Summer, the Zion Williamson debate and the rest of the 2019 Draft Class.

Thanks to Kellan for joining us and thanks to everyone listening. We appreciate anyone who has taken the time to rate and/or review the podcast!

03:38 - How Much Is Igor Kokoskov's Fault?
08:32 - What's Best For Deandre Ayton Long Term?
19:00 - When Will The Suns Help Devin Booker?
33:50 - Did You Know: Rising Stars Edition
40:07 - What Will Summer 2019 Bring For Free Agency & Trades?
46:44 - Just How Good Is Zion Williamson?
59:31 - What About The Rest Of The '19 Draft Class?
1:11:10 - 7 Seconds Or Less

Ep 38 - Trade Deadline Review

Sun, 10 Feb 2019 11:35:46 +0000

Max & David jump right into a Trade Deadline Review episode, focused largely at the top on the Tyler Johnson/Ryan Anderson swap.

The guys give their initial reactions, plus break down the on & off court implications of Tyler Johnson joining the team. They then discuss some trades that occured that Phoenix could have got involved in and also the trades that didn't occur.

David then gives the latest "Did You Know" story about Johnson, before the guys discuss the major moves from the deadline. The Big 4 in the East all went for it, outside of Boston - who may still have got lucky with no Davis trade. It is then David's turn to ask three "Seven Seconds Or Less" questions to end the show.

Thanks for listening and to anyone who has taken the time to rate and/or review. We really appreciate it!

03:26 - Tyler Johnson Trade Reaction
13:10 - Johnson On/Off Court Impact
28:05 - Trades PHX Could Have Been Involved In
37:37 - Trades That Didn't Eventuate
44:09 - Did You Know: Tyler Johnson Edition
52:00 - Around The Association: Big East Trades + AD
1:15:13 - 7 Seconds Or Less

Ep 37 - Trade Deadline Preview

Sun, 03 Feb 2019 07:41:42 +0000

Max & David jump right into a Trade Deadline Primer, including every Suns related rumor plus some extra fun ideas of what could happen before Feb 7th.

Fake trades, thoughts on available players and ranking what PHX assets are most likely to be on the move before the deadline.

David then gives the latest "Did You Know" story, before some league discussion on some of the bigger names mentioned as possible on the move. It is then Max's turn to ask three "Seven Seconds Or Less" questions to end the show.

Thanks for listening and to anyone who has taken the time to rate and/or review. We really appreciate it!

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04:31 - Kristaps Porzingis Trade
11:45 - Lonzo Ball Rumors
25:45 - Ranking The Tradeable Suns Assets
38:10 - Fake PHX Trades: Conley & Holiday
42:23 - Fake PHX Trades: Power Forwards & Random Ideas
50:30 - Did You Know: Jersey Numbers Edition
56:45 - Around The Association: Davis, Mirotic, Gasol & Conley
1:09:52 - 7 Seconds Or Less

Ep 36 - January Talking Points + NBA Awards

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 10:49:35 +0000

It's time to hand out the usual 5 awards to members of the Phoenix Suns, for the month of January. Except this time, Max & David take the chance to discuss some of the major talking points of the last month and into the future.

Should Point Book make a comeback? Has Bender made a case for regular minutes? What is Jackson getting better at? Is Booker fed up? And who is more impactful out of Bridges & Ayton right now?

David then gives the latest "Did You Know" story, before some league discussion checking in on the NBA end of season awards. It is then David's turn to ask three "Seven Seconds Or Less" questions to end the show.

Thanks for listening and to anyone who has taken the time to rate and/or review. We really appreciate it!

03:05 - Recap & News
06:30 - MVP - Should Point Book Come Back?
16:57 - 6MOY - Can Bender Play The 4 Spot?
26:10 - ROY - Who Has Been The Most Impactful Rookie?
36:06 - DPOY - Has Booker Had Enough?
39:32 - MIP - What Is Jackson Actually Doing Well?
49:20 - Did You Know: Jersey Numbers Edition
56:42 - Around The Association: End of Season Awards
1:13:40 - 7 Seconds Or Less

Ep 35 - Suns Mailbag + Mock All Star Draft

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 11:46:17 +0000

Max and David return after a week off, with another listener mailbag episode. Covering questions around TJ Warren, the vacant PG & PG positions, plus what the Suns need to do for the remainder of the season and some fun rapid fire questions to end.

The guys then jam some All Star Weekend chatter in between the usual Did You Know & Seven Seconds Or Less segments. The guys decide on the final 24 All Stars and then conduct a mock draft to select two teams, as captains.

Thanks for listening and to anyone who has taken the time to rate and/or review. We really appreciate it!

02:28 - Recap & News
05:05 - Warren Questions
17:35 - PG Questions
36:44 - PF Questions
43:13 - Remainder Of Season Questions
50:42 - Rapid Fire Questions
54:15 - Did You Know:
1:00:05 - Around The Association: All Star Weekend
1:24:22 - 7 Seconds Or Less

Ep 34 - December Review + Changes For 2019

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 12:59:24 +0000

Max and David discuss the month of December, while handing out the usual 5 awards to members of the Phoenix Suns.

After recapping some quick results and news, the guys dive into a whole lot of discussion on the last month. Is Booker or Ayton the MVP of the Suns? Does Igor count as a rookie? Did Jackson put up his hand for Most Improved? Can Bridges get out of his shooting funk? And does Oubre deserve more minutes? All that plus a whole lot more in the main part of the show.

David then gives the latest "Did You Know" story, before some league wide New Year Resolutions are handed out awards and then David's turn to ask three "Seven Seconds Or Less" questions to end the show.

Thanks for listening and to anyone who has taken the time to rate and/or review. We really appreciate it!

02:35 - Recap & News
06:50 - MVP - The Best Sun For December
11:00 - ROY - Rookie Moment That Stood Out
19:30 - MIP - Player Who Outperformed Expectations
25:50 - DPOY - The Most Disappointing Of The Month
32:35 - 6MOY - More Minutes To Start 2019
41:20 - Did You Know: Streaking Edition
46:30 - Around The Association: New Year Resolutions
1:03:30 - 7 Seconds Or Less

Ep 33 - The Christmas Wishlist

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 07:06:09 +0000

Can Deandre Ayton make the ROY race interesting? Can Devin Booker be an All-Star? Can the Suns keep Holmes & Oubre? Can they also add some more talent sooner rather than later? Is Point Guard still an issue?

David & Max cover a bunch of Christmas Wishlist questions surrounding the Suns through the lense of the last 5 games.

With the usual Did You Know, 7SOL & Around The Association segments - the guys also cover a bunch of other Christmas themed ideas, including a brand new slate of Christmas Day Wishlist games for the 2019/20 season.

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02:15 – Weekly Recap
04:08 – vs DEN: Ayton Making a ROY Case
18:32 – @ WAS: Can The Suns Keep Oubre & Holmes?
27:55 – @ ORL: Can Booker be an All-Star?
34:15 – vs OKC: Is Point Guard Still a Problem?
39:28 – @ BKN: Do PHX Still Need More NBA Talent?
47:41 – Did You Know: Xmas Day Edition
52:00 – Around The Association
1:02:20 – 7 Seconds Or Less: Pick One Edition

Ep 32 - What's Gotten Into The Suns?!!

Sat, 22 Dec 2018 22:26:44 +0000

The Suns ended the week on a four game winning streak and gave Max & David plenty of positives to talk about.

The guys recap the week that was, before talking about what has gotten into the team. Was it the arrival of Oubre? The return of a healthy Booker? Jackson playing within himself? Or Ayton realising that he belongs? The answer lies somewhere in between, with the Phoenix Suns looking more comfortable overall and the environment seeming a lot more positive.

The usual Did You Know, Around The Association & 7SOL segments all return, as the guys go long because they were having too much fun and had so much to cover. Enjoy!

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02:53 - Recap & News
05:45 - The Arrival Of Kelly Oubre
15:10 - The Improvement Of Igor Kokoskov
17:55 - The Return Of Devin Booker
27:30 - The Resurgence Of Josh Jackson
36:36 - The Rise Of Deandre Ayton
50:07 - Did You Know: 2015 Edition
55:45 - Around The Association
1:14:45 - 7 Seconds Or Less: The Future

Ep 31 - Trevor Ariza Trade Reaction

Sun, 16 Dec 2018 02:23:01 +0000

Trevor Ariza was traded to the Washington Wizards the moment he was eligible and in typical Suns fashion, it was not without some drama!

Max & David go through the events as they broke on Twitter, one by one, to debrief how emotions changed from the initial story to the evantual trade. The Brooks drama, Austin Rivers being the centerpiece, Sarver blocking a Lakers deal and much, much more.

Finally, the guys talk about what the final deal will actually mean for the Suns on the court and give their final thoughts on whether it was the right deal to make.

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03:41 - The Initial Woj Bomb
07:00 - Rivers & Role Players Reported
10:55 - The Brooks Debacle
19:10 - The Deal Is Dead
21:15 - Sarver Kills The LAL Deal
25:23 - The Eventual Trade Evaluation
37:52 - Austin Rivers
46:43 - The Suns Rotation
57:57 - Sign Off/Did You Know

Ep 30 - Replay Of Interview With Jack McCallum

Sat, 08 Dec 2018 17:00:00 +0000

With no new episode this week, we look back on the 2 part interview with Jack McCallum.

David is joined by Jack, who wrote a book 12 years ago about the 7SOL Phoenix Suns team. David & Jack cover the book through their 05/06 season, including a dramatic Playoff run. In 2 parts, they cover all the main hitting points through interesting quotes from the book. Jack tells some great stories and gives great insight into the franchise at the time.

Ep 29 - November Wrap Up (PHX + NBA Awards)

Sun, 02 Dec 2018 09:30:36 +0000

Max and David discuss the month of November, while the last game of the month is taking place versus the Orlando Magic. After recapping the results from the week and month, discussion moves quickly to rumors around a pair of PGs: Markelle Fultz & Frank Ntilikina. The Canaan cut, TJ/Booker injuries and the City jerseys are all mentioned at the top of the show.

Then onto the Awards! Using the same framework as October, the guys dish out this month's awards for the second time this season. Twelve nominations lead to plenty of discussion about the Suns recent play.

David gives the latest "Did You Know" story, before some unofficial league awards - good and bad. Max's turn to then ask three "Seven Seconds Or Less" questions to end the show.

02:35 - Recap & News (Ntilikina/Fultz? + Injuries + Canaan)
18:10 - MVP - The Suns Player Of The Month
23:10 - ROY - The Best Rookie Moment In Nov?
27:55 - MIP - Who Was The Biggest Surprise?
33:15 - DPOY - Which Player Was Down This Month?
37:05 - 6MOY - Who Should Play More Next Month?
41:45 - Did You Know
47:20 - Around The Association Awards
1:04:30 - 7 Seconds Or Less

Ep 28 - Pistons Live Review + A Mixed Bag

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 07:29:41 +0000

Episode 28 starts out with a difference, with Max & David watching the final term of the Pistons game while recording. While they didn't get lucky with a finish like the Bucks game, the guys still discuss the key topics from the game as it happens.

As the game ends, some broader questions emerge from the overall Suns landscape plus some even broader General NBA topics & questions are discussed. Finally, David mashes up Did You Know with Seven Seconds or Less this week, to end a slightly different episode to usual.

01:06 - Pistons Live Review
19:39 - Was Brown's Hit On Doncic Dirty?
21:30 - What To Do With Josh Jackson?
27:26 - Where Is The Young Core Going?
32:45 - Who's The Real MVP?
39:19 - Should Phoenix Trade For Beal?
50:35 - Did You Know / 7 Seconds Or Less

Ep 27 - Listener Mailbag + More

Sat, 17 Nov 2018 10:15:55 +0000

Max and David return for Episode 27 with an hour dedicated to the listeners. After recapping the last week quickly, Max reads out the 39th podcast review.

Then, a giant Mailbag episode. Immediate Suns questions, longer term Suns questions, a little bit of rapid fire and some general NBA too. All with the usual Did You Know and Seven Seconds Or Less segments thrown in. The guys cover all the main Suns topics of the moment & more.

In an episode curated by the 7SOL listeners, the episode ends with a few more shout outs to those reviewing the show.

02:30 - Week Recap & A Listener Review
04:20 - Immediate Suns Questions
24:00 - Long Term Suns Questions
45:30 - Rapid Fire Suns Questions
48:15 - Did You Know?
54:00 - General NBA Questions
1:06:50 - 7 Seconds Or Less
1:11:30 - More Listener Reviews

Ep 26 - Boston Recap + Predicting The Future

Sat, 10 Nov 2018 11:53:46 +0000

Max and David break up Episode 26 into three main segments: recapping the Boston game, acting like the General Manager of Phoenix and taking a sneak peak at the 2019 Draft Class.

After dissecting the OT loss to Boston and discussing what went wrong, the guys put on their GM hats and outline how they would navigate the next few years as the man in charge of the Suns. Starting with immediate changes, the guys run through four main stages of building this team into a potential contender.

Then comes the usual Did You Know segment, followed by a quick look at the top prospects in the 2019 Draft Class and which teams they might fit best with next season. Finally, David asks Max three 7SOL questions surrounding Coach Igor.

03:27 - Breaking Down The Boston Game
18:25 - What Would You Do As General Manager?
40:45 - Did You Know?
45:45 - 2019 Draft: Perfect Match
1:05:51 - 7 Seconds Or Less

Ep 25 - October Awards With Mike Vigil

Sun, 04 Nov 2018 11:44:14 +0000

Max and David are joined by Mike Vigil of The Timeline Podcast. The guys start out by recapping the week that was and discussing the breaking news of Tyson Chandler's buyout with the team.

Awards time! Following the traditional NBA award naming framework, awards for the month of October are discussed but with a few twists. Plus plenty of chat about recent Suns action.

David tells Max and Mike a "Did You Know" awards story, before they all hand out some unofficial league awards - good and bad. Max's turn to then ask three ecletic "Seven Seconds Or Less" questions to end the show.

02:15 - Tyson Chandler Buy-Out
07:39 - 6MOY - Who Deserves To Play More?
16:00 - DPOY - Who's Been The Most Disappointing?
23:50 - MIP - Who Has Been The Biggest Surprise?
27:46 - ROY - The Best Rookie Moment So Far?
32:46 - MVP - The Suns Player Of The Month
41:15 - Did You Know
47:00 - Around The Association Awards
57:53 - 7 Seconds Or Less

Ep 24 - Suns Week 1 Review + Around The NBA

Sat, 27 Oct 2018 07:57:33 +0000

Max and David review the first full week of Phoenix action. After the hot start, the Suns came crashing back down to earth. The guys dissect the three blowout losses, look at what went wrong and identify some small bright spots from early on.

David brings back "Did You Know" before they take a look around the league. Hot and cold teams, tracking their predictions and looking at the 2018 rookies. The guys then finish off with a customary round of "Seven Seconds Or Less".

04:35 - The Good & Bad of Devin Booker
11:30 - Are The Suns Missing A Leader?
17:28 - Can't Defend The Indefensible
22:19 - Igor Struggling With Rotations
28:38 - The Suns Still Need A PG
37:14 - Hot Start For Deandre Ayton
40:25 - Did You Know
45:30 - Around The Association
56:02 - The '18 Draft Class
1:06:45 - 7 Seconds Or Less

Ep 23 - Season Opener Reactions

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 14:52:51 +0000

Max and David react to the incredible breath of fresh air that was Phoenix's 121-100 season opening victory over the Dallas Mavericks. They go over what they liked and didn't like from the performance. Spoiler alert: They liked many things.

Ep 22 - Season Predictions + Jack McCallum on 7SOL Part 2

Sat, 13 Oct 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Right before the new NBA season begins, Max and David get all their predictions on record. Starting with the six main end of season awards, the guys run through their Top 3 candidates for each and reasons why. Following this, the Eastern & Western Conference playoff teams and then the eventual final four matchups.

David then runs Max through some fun unofficial awards that he likes to predict, before Part 2 of his Did You Know interview with Jack McCallum covering the 7SOL Suns through their final playoff matchups in the 05/06 season.

Max re-joins David for an extended 7SOL segment of their own, where they each ask 5 rapid fire questions surrounding the current state of the Suns going into the fast approaching season.

02:55 - Award Predictions
Including MVP, 6MOY (9:04), DPOY (15:22), MIP (18:44), COTY (24:45)
27:26 - Rookie Of The Year Predictions
34:20 - Eastern Conference Playoffs
39:30 - Western Conference Playoffs
50:20 - Unofficial Award Predictions
55:41 - Did You Know w/ Jack McCallum Part 2
1:17:45 - 7SOL: Extended Season Edition

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

Sun, 07 Oct 2018 16:00:00 +0000

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

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 13:34:40 +0000

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 & 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 19 - Division Previews: Northwest and Southeast

Sun, 23 Sep 2018 12:19:10 +0000

Max and David return with the second division preview episode, looking at the Northwest & 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 & 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 18 - Division Previews: Southwest and Atlantic

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 17:00:00 +0000

Max and David return with the first of three divisional preview episodes, covering the entire NBA with a Phoenix Suns twist. Before they get stuck in, they discuss the Jimmy Butler news plus Booker's injury, PG trade rumors and contract news.

The guys then start with the Southwest Division covering the ins & outs of Dallas, Houston, Memphis, New Orleans and San Antonio. One key question is raised for each team, plus any Suns ties, before ending on a bold prediction and final rankings. The Atlantic Division follows with the same format, with the usual 7SOL segment rounding out the show.

02:30 Jimmy Butler Unhappy?
10:00 Suns News Update (Booker, PGs & Melton)
18:25 Did You Know: Division History Edition
24:40 Southwest Division Preview
46:18 Atlantic Division Preview
1:07:45 Seven Seconds Or Less: Southwest & Atlantic Edition

Ep 17 - Mo Dakhil on Developing the Young Core

Fri, 07 Sep 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Max and David are joined by Mo Dakhil, founder of thejumpball.net and former NBA video coordinator for the Spurs, Clippers & Australian National team. In an encore to the Positional Pod Series, Mo is the perfect guest to discuss how the Suns would have prepared for the draft, what the players do over summer and how important training camp is for Igor Kokoskov. The guys also discuss the development of the young core throughout the season and beyond.

Mo also tells a couple of great Manu Ginobili and DeAndre Jordan stories, David does an Olympic Edition of Did You Know and the episode ends with the customary Seven Seconds Or Less segment.

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03:11 Did You Know? Olympics Edition
11:06 Manu Ginobili's Retirement
14:40 Getting Ready For The Draft
21:15 Suns Rookies & Summer League
28:52 Summer Development & Training Camp
39:40 In Season Scouting & Development
48:52 Seven Seconds Or Less: Continuity Edition

Ep 16 - Phoenix Trades Their Starting Point Guard

Fri, 31 Aug 2018 15:53:38 +0000

Max and David react to Brandon Knight and Marquese Chriss being traded to the Rockets, for Ryan Anderson and De'Anthony Melton. Did the Suns view Anderson as a more valuable player right now than Brandon Knight? Is De'Anthony Melton the prize for making the deal? Who are the starters now? Does this bode well for Dragan Bender? Answers to all that and more in this immediate reaction episode.

After that, the guys finish the 7SOL Position Pod Series looking at point guard. With no real obvious answer on the roster after the Knight trade, they look at how Harrison and Okobo project going forward. If neither is the answer, then what about trades, free agents and the draft? Plus, a point guard themed Seven Seconds Or Less segment and a "hidden track" Did You Know?

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02:25 Is Anderson More Valuable than Knight?
04:45 Is Melton The Prize Of The Trade?
08:00 Melton's Contract
10:02 Phoenix Making More Moves
13:40 Who Are The Current Starters?
18:45 Seven Seconds Or Less: Impromptu Edition
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22:30 Shaq vs Okobo Long Term
35:20 2019 Free Agent Class
43:20 Trading For A PG Now
49:50 2019 Draft Class
54:30 Seven Seconds or Less: PG Edition
58:25 Did You Know? Hidden Track Edition

Ep 15 - Josh Eberley on Devin Booker's Extension

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 15:00:00 +0000

Max and David are joined by Josh Eberley, a writer for Hoop and podcast host of Hot Takes & 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.

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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/
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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 14 - Do the Suns Have a Long-Term Power Forward?

Sat, 18 Aug 2018 17:00:00 +0000

Max and David go solo once again to continue their Position Pod Series. This week, the biggest question surrounding the power forward position: Do the Suns have a long-term solution at PF? The guys look at potential solutions on the current roster and outside options from the '19 Draft and Free Agency crops.

Plus, rapid-fire news on Booker and the schedule, David tells a retro story about a past power forward, and Max gets weird with his Seven Seconds Or Less questions for David.

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01:45 Rapid Fire News (Booker + Schedule)
11:45 Did You Know? Power Forward Edition
16:10 The Ariza Signing
23:40 Bender vs Chriss
36:40 Bridges' Versatility
42:00 Looking To The '19 Draft
51:00 Is '19 FA The Answer?
56:35 Seven Seconds or Less: Weird Edition

Ep 13 - Sam Vecenie on Deandre Ayton's Future

Sat, 11 Aug 2018 17:01:16 +0000

Max and David are joined by Sam Vecenie of The Athletic to continue their Position Pod Series. The trio discuss the biggest question surrounding the center position: What does Deandre Ayton's future look like in the NBA? There is perhaps no one more qualified (or positive) to talk about Ayton's past and present in order to look into his future in a Phoenix Suns uniform.

Plus, the guys react to recent schedule news in rapid-fire fashion, David tells a story about Suns centers of the past, and it's David's turn to put Max and Sam on the spot with a draft-themed Seven Seconds Or Less segment.

5:20 Rapid Fire News (Schedule + Ayton Matchups)
8:15 Did You Know? Center Edition
13:35 Ayton's Past
22:00 Ayton's Rookie Season
32:25 Looking Into The Future
39:45 Building A Contender Around #22
50:10 Seven Seconds or Less: Draft Edition

Ep 12 - Who Starts at Small Forward for the Phoenix Suns?

Sat, 04 Aug 2018 15:40:38 +0000

Max and David kick off their Position Pod Series by debating the biggest question surrounding the small forward position: Who should start? Does TJ Warren's experience qualify him for the role? Or should it be Josh Jackson's upside? What about Mikal Bridges' shooting and defensive versatility? Plus, Max and David react to recent news in rapid-fire fashion, David tells a story about Suns small forwards of the past, and Max challenges David with a fun small-forward-themed Seven Seconds or Less segment.

2:07 Rapid Fire News (Canaan, Preseason, Harrison, Booker, LeBron)
6:30 Did You Know? Small Forward Edition
10:52 The Small Forward Debate Begins!
12:00 TJ Warren
23:17 What about Mikal?
31:30 Does It Matter Who Starts?
38:30 We're Really Lucky To Have Igor!
42:50 Seven Seconds or Less: Small Forward Skills

Ep 11 - The Great Mock (Re)Draft

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 17:01:47 +0000

Back on their own, Max and David continue gazing into the future by performing a mock (re)draft of the last four NBA drafts combined (yes, they are insane.) They also cover rapid-fire Suns news, David dedicates "Did You Know" to Jared Dudley, and Max answers three tough 7SOL questions about the Suns' recent drafts.

2:00 - Rapid-Fire Suns News
6:50 - "Did You Know"
12:00 - The Great Mock (Re)Draft
14:15 - The Top 10
19:55 - Devin Booker
24:50 - Deandre Ayton
33:00 - Picks 11-20
48:10 - Picks 21-30
58:00 - 7SOL

Ep 10 - The Suns' Future with Cole Zwicker

Sat, 21 Jul 2018 14:53:16 +0000

Max & David are joined by a special guest, Cole Zwicker of The Stepien, to assess the Suns' place in the present and future of the NBA. First, the guys discuss the recent Suns trades and the Kawhi/DeRozan deal. Then, after David runs through the usual "Did You Know" segment, they turn to an evaluation of how the Suns stack up in the present and future landscape of the league. Max finishes it off with three extra difficult 7SOL questions for Cole and David.

2:00 - The Dudley/Holmes trades.
6:10 - Cole's opinion on Davon Reed.
7:40 - Kawhi traded for DeRozan.
14:05 - David does "Did You Know?"
17:45 - Way Too Early Playoff Predictions
19:30 - The Contenders Tier
27:30 - The Solid Playoffs Tier
32:05 - The Fringe Playoffs Tier
36:00 - The No Chance For Playoffs Tier
38:40 - The Suns Competition In The Future.
57:40 - Talking Suns Prospects
1:04:13 - 7SOL on the Future.

Ep 9 - Summer League with Kellan Olson

Sun, 15 Jul 2018 03:31:31 +0000

Max & David are joined by a special guest for the first time on the 7SOL Podcast. Kellan Olson joins the guys, to break down what we saw at Vegas Summer League. The guys discuss every Suns roster player, while David tests out both Max & Kellan with the usual "Did You Know" segment plus two 7SOL quizzes.

2:15 - Did You Know with a SL flavour.
7:00 - A game of Ayton Over/Under
12:40 - Impromptu 7SOL Vegas Edition
23:05 - Deandre Ayton
39:20 - Dragan Bender
51:15 - Mikal Bridges
54:10 - Josh Jackson
1:01:05 - Elie Okobo
1:04:40 - Shaq Harrison/Davon Reed
1:08:10 - George King
1:09:30 - 7SOL on the Suns roster.

Ep 8 - Free Agency Reactions

Thu, 05 Jul 2018 00:24:48 +0000

Max and David react to free agency! They start with the Suns, including the Booker extension, Ariza signing, and PG search. Then they move onto the NBA landscape, analyzing the moves made by the Warriors, Lakers, and Thunder. They finish with a few random thoughts on free agent signings (good and bad) and a Summer League-themed Seven Seconds or Less Segment.

Ep 7 - Free Agency Preview

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 03:03:31 +0000

Move over, Ryan McDonough! Max and David each try their hand at building the Suns' roster through free agency while the other acts as the players' agents and other 29 teams. As it turns out, they have different visions of what the team should look like going forward...

Ep 6 - Draft Reaction

Fri, 22 Jun 2018 07:20:15 +0000

Max and David jump into a reaction episode immediately after the draft. What a night! The drama centered around Phoenix, with Ayton officially joining the Suns and McDonough also executing the surprise trade of the night with Philly. The guys talk about each of the Suns picks, plus run through the entire lottery portion of the draft and cover the wider NBA stories from the night. The episode finishes with both regular segments this week, with 'Did You Know' and '7SOL' rounding out the hour.

Ep 5 - Draft Predictions & Mailbag

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 01:18:00 +0000

Max and David talk about the upcoming NBA Draft one final time before the big day. Beginning with a Draft themed "Did You Know" segment, the two then make predictions for all things Suns & NBA related on draft night, while also answering listener submitted questions along the way. The episode ends with a mysterious Seven Seconds or Less segment, where Max is quizzed by a secret listener who helps David with his questions.

Ep 4 - The Deandre Ayton Pod

Sat, 16 Jun 2018 01:16:00 +0000

Max and David do a deep dive on presumptive Phoenix Suns number one overall pick Deandre Ayton. They get into what they love about his game, their questions marks, and their view of his fit with the rest of the Suns roster. Then, David rounds up recent Suns top prospect workout news, and Max asks David three difficult "would you rathers" in the Seven Seconds or Less segment.

Ep 3 - Fake Trades and Devin Booker Fits

Tue, 12 Jun 2018 01:13:00 +0000

FAKE TRADES!!! Max and David come up with several hypothetical draft-day trades (both for the Suns and leaguewide). David reveals his "Booker Fit Mini-Big Board" and Max questions him about several of the prospects.

Ep 2 – 2018 NBA Mock Draft 9-16 and Trade-Ups

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 22:51:00 +0000

Max and David continue their 2018 Mock Draft, starting with New York at #9 and ending with Phoenix at #16. David tells a story about a series of wacky trades, and Max challenges David with three possible Suns draft-day trade-ups.

Ep 1 - Introduction and 2018 NBA Mock Draft 1-8

Mon, 28 May 2018 03:40:00 +0000

Max and David introduce the podcast, David tells a surprising story about a former Suns draft pick, and Max and David mock the 2018 NBA draft picks 1-8. They make the cases for Deandre Ayton and Luka Doncic, rave about the draft's other top prospects, and discuss late risers and fallers.