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! ---- 2:20 - Recap 4:15 - ...
Feb 09, 2020•1 hr 31 min
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! ---- 2:00 - Devin Booker All ...
Feb 01, 2020•1 hr 17 min
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
Jan 27, 2020•1 hr 1 min
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
Jan 20, 2020•1 hr 23 min
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
Jan 12, 2020•1 hr 30 min
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
Jan 05, 2020•1 hr 27 min
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...
Dec 22, 2019•1 hr 22 min
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.
Dec 08, 2019•1 hr 29 min
Max and David start in the spirit of the holidays by giving out Thanksgiving "awards" for the Suns' season so far before going through their power rankings of the NBA teams in both conferences. --- 3:00 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
Dec 01, 2019•1 hr 18 min
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. Th...
Nov 24, 2019•1 hr 25 min
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. _____ Recap/News 3:10 Suns Leader Boar...
Nov 16, 2019•1 hr 33 min
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. _...
Nov 02, 2019•1 hr 30 min
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
Oct 27, 2019•1 hr 27 min
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 Secon...
Oct 20, 2019•1 hr 19 min
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. --- 02:00 - Recap/News 03:50 - Guards 16:30 - Wings 28:20 - Bigs 43:50 - Did You Know? 55:00 - S...
Oct 13, 2019•1 hr 38 min
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...
Sep 29, 2019•1 hr 21 min
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.
Sep 23, 2019•1 hr 8 min
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. --- 01:40 - Recap/News 06:00 - Ayton Offense 24:10 - Ayton Defense 42:30 - Where Does ...
Sep 02, 2019•1 hr 25 min
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
Aug 25, 2019•1 hr 19 min
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 C...
Aug 18, 2019•1 hr 20 min
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
Aug 11, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 114
Kellan Olson joins the show for the first episode of the 2019 7SOL position preview on the Suns' shooting guard(s). The guys start by *raving* (seriously, we mean RAVING) about Devin Booker before trying to figure out whether the Suns have another shooting guard. * * * 4:00 High-level Devin Booker Assessment 8:30 Devin Booker's Health 17:20 Raving About Devin Booker 29:10 Booker's Negatives 42:00 Best/Worst/Average Booker Outcomes Next Season 49:30 Did You Know? 58:20 Who Else Can Play SG for th...
Aug 04, 2019•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 113
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 m...
Jul 21, 2019•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 112
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.brightside...
Jul 13, 2019•52 min•Ep. 108
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
Jul 07, 2019•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 106
Max and David react live to the beginning of 2019 NBA Free Agency. The Ricky Rubio signing happens around 1:13:00.
Jun 30, 2019•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 104
IT'S NERDCAST 2019! Max and David provide mini-scouting reports on the Suns' rookies, break down the Suns' salary cap situation in detail, and do a Mock Suns Free Agency where each takes his turn simulating free agency as the GM of the Phoenix Suns. * * * News Recap 5:00 Ty Jerome 9:00 Cam Johnson 20:30 Lecque, Owens, Harper 33:30 NERDCAST SALARY CAP BREAKDOWN 37:15 Did You Know 58:45 Mock FA: Max's Turn as GM 1:05:30 Mock FA: David's Turn as GM 1:16:30 7SOL: 1:30:00...
Jun 24, 2019•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 101
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 - Fi...
Jun 21, 2019•45 min•Ep. 100
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. * * * 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 M...
Jun 17, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 98
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 ...
Jun 10, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 96
