On this episode, we dive into the Suns giving Colin Gillespie a one-year guaranteed deal, signing EuroLeague MVP Nigel Hayes-Davis, Damian Lillard’s buyout from Milwaukee, Miles Turner joining the Bucks, Cam Johnson heading to Denver, Deandre Ayton landing with the Lakers after a Portland buyout, the Rockets acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith and Clint Capela, and the growing buzz linking Chris Paul back to Phoenix. 🏀Check out the Playback Channel: https://tinyurl.com/ycytzt84 🏀Download Autograph: ...
Jul 03, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 762
Free agency didn’t exactly kick off with fireworks. But during this Twitter Spaces chat with the Bright Side crew—John, Bruce Veliz, Holden Sherman, and Luke Dacre Tynan—joined by Locked On Suns' Ben Garcia, we did get to live-react to the signing of… Nigel Hayes-Davis. Yep. That guy.
Jul 01, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 761
It’s that time again — the 2025 JAMMY Awards are here, a tradition like none other and exactly like all the chaos you’d expect. From the Uncle Jesse Best Hair Award to the Bob Gunton Defensive Player of the Year, we’re handing out hardware, roasting ourselves for our preseason JAMMY predictions (spoiler: we were very wrong), and revealing a freshly renamed award that’s sure to raise an eyebrow or two. Buckle up. This is our way of saying goodbye to the 2025 NBA season… with questionable judgment...
Jun 29, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 760
We're joined by SoSaysJ and Boyd to talk about the Suns moving up to 31 and 41 and live react to the 41st pick. 🏀Check out the Playback Channel: https://tinyurl.com/ycytzt84 🏀Download Autograph: https://link.ag.fan/sunsjam Use Code: SUNSJAM 🏀Get Suns Merch: https://homage.sjv.io/SunsJAM 🏀https://linktr.ee/sunsjam 🏀Check out our Suns merch: https://tinyurl.com/4m7zv6ej #GoHomeAndLoveYourFamily #ForDaveKing
Jun 27, 2025•59 min•Ep. 759
Maluach Island. Buy stock, baby! 🏀Check out the Playback Channel: https://tinyurl.com/ycytzt84 🏀Download Autograph: https://link.ag.fan/sunsjam Use Code: SUNSJAM 🏀Get Suns Merch: https://homage.sjv.io/SunsJAM 🏀https://linktr.ee/sunsjam 🏀Check out our Suns merch: https://tinyurl.com/4m7zv6ej #GoHomeAndLoveYourFamily #ForDaveKing Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching,...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 758
Kevin Durant is headed to Houston and the Suns just hit the reset button. We break down what Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks bring to the Valley, sift through the pile of draft picks, wonder if Bradley Beal is packing a carry-on or checking bags, and note one thing that’s now undeniable—this is Devin Booker’s team, and the responsibility is all his. 🏀Check out the Playback Channel: https://tinyurl.com/ycytzt84 🏀Download Autograph: https://link.ag.fan/sunsjam Use Code: SUNSJAM 🏀Get Suns Merch: h...
Jun 22, 2025•49 min•Ep. 757
John hops into The Sports Zoo with Rooster for a double dose of hot takes—breaking down the Kevin Durant trade that’s stuck in NBA purgatory, tossing out sneaky landing spots, and trying to make sense of it all. Then the convo shifts to Thunder legends (is it KD? Russ? Someone sneakier?) and whether LeBron’s “rings don’t matter” stance actually holds any water… or just sounds good when you’ve only got four.
Jun 21, 2025•23 min•Ep. 756
The NBA Draft is one week away. So, who are the Phoenix Suns going to take? We welcome Tyler Rucker from No Ceilings to break down the prospects. 🏀Check out the Playback Channel: https://tinyurl.com/ycytzt84 🏀Download Autograph: https://link.ag.fan/sunsjam Use Code: SUNSJAM 🏀Get Suns Merch: https://homage.sjv.io/SunsJAM 🏀https://linktr.ee/sunsjam 🏀Check out our Suns merch: https://tinyurl.com/4m7zv6ej #GoHomeAndLoveYourFamily #ForDaveKing
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 755
The KD Market remains ever-changing. Did the Bane deal change the landscape? How much longer will we wait? It's a JAM Session Short with John! 🏀Check out the Playback Channel: https://tinyurl.com/ycytzt84 🏀Download Autograph: https://link.ag.fan/sunsjam Use Code: SUNSJAM 🏀Get Suns Merch: https://homage.sjv.io/SunsJAM 🏀https://linktr.ee/sunsjam 🏀Check out our Suns merch: https://tinyurl.com/4m7zv6ej #GoHomeAndLoveYourFamily #ForDaveKing Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright...
Jun 17, 2025•26 min•Ep. 754
The Suns have a new head coach. What do we think about his presser? Giannis is staying in Milwaukee? Then it is time to explore options for Kevin Durant. The Slim Reaper. The Durantula. John and Matthew bring their mock trade ideas to the table. 🏀Check out the Playback Channel: https://tinyurl.com/ycytzt84 🏀Download Autograph: https://link.ag.fan/sunsjam Use Code: SUNSJAM 🏀Get Suns Merch: https://homage.sjv.io/SunsJAM 🏀https://linktr.ee/sunsjam 🏀Check out our Suns merch: https://tinyurl.com...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 753
Jordan Ott is officially the new head coach of the Phoenix Suns, and John joins Rooster on the day of the hire to break it all down. Will KD be back next season, or is he already scouting retirement homes in Austin? After that, things spiral into a convo over the greatest TV characters of all time.
Jun 07, 2025•30 min•Ep. 752
Buyouts, trades, the draft, free agency. Six steps. Two guys. One franchise in desperate need of a fix. John and Matthew take on the Suns. Plus coaching updates and thoughts on the NBA Finals. 🏀Check out the Playback Channel: https://tinyurl.com/ycytzt84 🏀Download Autograph: https://link.ag.fan/sunsjam Use Code: SUNSJAM 🏀Get Suns Merch: https://homage.sjv.io/SunsJAM 🏀https://linktr.ee/sunsjam 🏀Check out our Suns merch: https://tinyurl.com/4m7zv6ej #GoHomeAndLoveYourFamily #ForDaveKing...
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 751
Another Jort for ya! Not a lot of Suns talk on this one as the team continues the long, arduous process of hiring a head coach. But plenty of talk about the NBA Playoffs!
May 31, 2025•18 min•Ep. 750
We’ve got some special guests crashing the pod as we try to fix the Phoenix Suns—coaches, draft picks, probably a séance or two. And just to keep things spicy, we’re throwing in a game. Because why just suffer when you can suffer and laugh? 🏀Check out the Playback Channel: https://tinyurl.com/ycytzt84 🏀Download Autograph: https://link.ag.fan/sunsjam Use Code: SUNSJAM 🏀Get Suns Merch: https://homage.sjv.io/SunsJAM 🏀https://linktr.ee/sunsjam 🏀Check out our Suns merch: https://tinyurl.com/4m7z...
May 29, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 749
John jumped on the Suns Digest YouTube channel with Bruce Veliz to dissect the Phoenix Suns’ off-season strategy—or lack thereof. They covered everything from the team’s ongoing head coaching game of musical chairs, to the potentially explosive idea of trading Kevin Durant (yes, really), to dumpster diving in free agency for a point guard or center. Toss in a sprinkle of draft talk and a side of salary cap doom, and you've got yourself a full-course meal of Suns dysfunction under new management....
May 26, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 748
John talks with Rooster on The Sports Zone about the Suns, the offseason, and the Conference Finals.
May 24, 2025•20 min•Ep. 747
The Suns' coaching search rolls on, and we're breaking down who's made the elusive Round Two cut. Then we wade into the dry, cracked desert that is the 2025 free agent class. Bring water. 🏀Check out the Playback Channel: https://tinyurl.com/ycytzt84 🏀Download Autograph: https://link.ag.fan/sunsjam Use Code: SUNSJAM 🏀Get Suns Merch: https://homage.sjv.io/SunsJAM 🏀https://linktr.ee/sunsjam 🏀Check out our Suns merch: https://tinyurl.com/4m7zv6ej #GoHomeAndLoveYourFamily #ForDaveKing...
May 22, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 746
Not a ton of Suns talk this time as John joins Rooster on The Sports Zone, but there’s plenty of playoff banter to go around. And a friendly reminder to Knicks fans: enjoy the ride, stay humble, and whatever you do—don’t turn into 2021 Suns Twitter. Don’t suck.
May 17, 2025•16 min•Ep. 745
The NBA Draft Lottery was absolute chaos. Unpredictable. Maybe rigged (we’re lookin’ at you, Adam Silver 👀). We’re breaking it all down and what it means for the Phoenix Suns — because of course, it always somehow affects us. 🏀Check out the Playback Channel: https://tinyurl.com/ycytzt84 🏀Download Autograph: https://link.ag.fan/sunsjam Use Code: SUNSJAM 🏀Get Suns Merch: https://homage.sjv.io/SunsJAM 🏀https://linktr.ee/sunsjam 🏀Check out our Suns merch: https://tinyurl.com/4m7zv6ej #GoHomeAn...
May 15, 2025•58 min•Ep. 744
John joins Rooster on 1060AM The Sports Zone to talk playoffs, the new GM, and coaching in the NBA.
May 11, 2025•21 min•Ep. 743
The Suns have a big decision ahead on who should be their next head coach. John and Matthew break down the options, drafting potential candidates and debating who deserves the job — and who absolutely doesn’t. 🏀Check out the Playback Channel: https://tinyurl.com/ycytzt84 🏀Download Autograph: https://link.ag.fan/sunsjam Use Code: SUNSJAM 🏀Get Suns Merch: https://homage.sjv.io/SunsJAM 🏀https://linktr.ee/sunsjam 🏀Check out our Suns merch: https://tinyurl.com/4m7zv6ej #GoHomeAndLoveYourFamily #...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 742
Next up on our 'How to fix the Suns' series? The Chosen Son. Devin Booker. What options exist? Do you trade him? Do you stay the course? Options, opinions, and a couple of assholes talking about it. 🏀Check out the Playback Channel: https://tinyurl.com/ycytzt84 🏀Download Autograph: https://link.ag.fan/sunsjam Use Code: SUNSJAM 🏀Get Suns Merch: https://homage.sjv.io/SunsJAM 🏀https://linktr.ee/sunsjam 🏀Check out our Suns merch: https://tinyurl.com/4m7zv6ej #GoHomeAndLoveYourFamily #ForDaveKing...
May 01, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 741
It’s KD Week on the Suns JAM Session, and we’re diving headfirst into the great debate: should we keep him, trade him, or just send him good vibes and a gift basket? Both sides of the argument are getting their time in the spotlight. 🏀Check out the Playback Channel: https://tinyurl.com/ycytzt84 🏀Download Autograph: https://link.ag.fan/sunsjam Use Code: SUNSJAM 🏀Get Suns Merch: https://homage.sjv.io/SunsJAM 🏀https://linktr.ee/sunsjam 🏀Check out our Suns merch: https://tinyurl.com/4m7zv6ej #G...
Apr 25, 2025•57 min•Ep. 740
It's lunchtime and John is pondering a rebuild. Hmmm. Should the Suns do it?
Apr 23, 2025•22 min•Ep. 739
We were wrong about this season. Like, really wrong. So let’s unpack the many ways we whiffed it. Then, John and Matthew will make their playoff predictions—which, if history is any indicator, will also age like a banana in the Arizona sun. 🏀Check out the Playback Channel: https://tinyurl.com/ycytzt84 🏀Download Autograph: https://link.ag.fan/sunsjam Use Code: SUNSJAM 🏀Get Suns Merch: https://homage.sjv.io/SunsJAM 🏀https://linktr.ee/sunsjam 🏀Check out our Suns merch: https://tinyurl.com/4m7z...
Apr 19, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 738
The Phoenix Suns have parted ways with Mike Budenholzer. 🏀Check out the Playback Channel: https://tinyurl.com/ycytzt84 🏀Download Autograph: https://link.ag.fan/sunsjam Use Code: SUNSJAM 🏀Get Suns Merch: https://homage.sjv.io/SunsJAM 🏀https://linktr.ee/sunsjam 🏀Check out our Suns merch: https://tinyurl.com/4m7zv6ej #GoHomeAndLoveYourFamily #ForDaveKing
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 737
The Suns did it. They won a basketball game. 🏀Check out the Playback Channel: https://tinyurl.com/ycytzt84 🏀Download Autograph: https://link.ag.fan/sunsjam Use Code: SUNSJAM 🏀Get Suns Merch: https://homage.sjv.io/SunsJAM 🏀https://linktr.ee/sunsjam 🏀Check out our Suns merch: https://tinyurl.com/4m7zv6ej #GoHomeAndLoveYourFamily #ForDaveKing
Apr 12, 2025•59 min•Ep. 736
It's over. 🏀Check out the Playback Channel: https://tinyurl.com/ycytzt84 🏀Download Autograph: https://link.ag.fan/sunsjam Use Code: SUNSJAM 🏀Get Suns Merch: https://homage.sjv.io/SunsJAM 🏀https://linktr.ee/sunsjam 🏀Check out our Suns merch: https://tinyurl.com/4m7zv6ej #GoHomeAndLoveYourFamily #ForDaveKing Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and rese...
Apr 10, 2025•45 min•Ep. 735
Checked. Out. 🏀Check out the Playback Channel: https://tinyurl.com/ycytzt84 🏀Download Autograph: https://link.ag.fan/sunsjam Use Code: SUNSJAM 🏀Get Suns Merch: https://homage.sjv.io/SunsJAM 🏀https://linktr.ee/sunsjam 🏀Check out our Suns merch: https://tinyurl.com/4m7zv6ej #GoHomeAndLoveYourFamily #ForDaveKing
Apr 09, 2025•46 min•Ep. 734
Six straight losses by the Suns. 🏀Check out the Playback Channel: https://tinyurl.com/ycytzt84 🏀Download Autograph: https://link.ag.fan/sunsjam Use Code: SUNSJAM 🏀Get Suns Merch: https://homage.sjv.io/SunsJAM 🏀https://linktr.ee/sunsjam 🏀Check out our Suns merch: https://tinyurl.com/4m7zv6ej #GoHomeAndLoveYourFamily #ForDaveKing
Apr 07, 2025•33 min•Ep. 733
