Suns Mode - Weekly Podcast On The Phoenix Suns

The Suns Mode podcast is available covering your Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury with new episodes every Thursday.Remember to spread love and #ValleyExcellenceWE ARE BGLETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS MIIIIIIIIIIGHTY MERCURY@ValleySunna

As the title implies, the Phoenix Suns have kicked off NBA Summer League play. Summer League offers the opportunity to see young players show their skills, and the Suns have a couple players participating who the Phoenix basketball community are truly excited to watch. Jordan GoodwinToumani CamaraThere have also been a lot of rumors floating about regarding how the Suns will be attacking the rest of the offseason. Some way more reliable than others. Do the Suns actually have a shot at James Harden or any other big name star?Cam Payne and his futureThe importance of knowing the right information.The Phoenix Mercury have had a tough season. But with the All-Star break coming up this weekend, there is certainly an opportunity for the Mercury to get together and come up with a formidable game plan to revive the season and make the WNBA playoffs.Good news: The Mercury will undergo a GM change at the end of the season(Maybe an over-)Reaction: Why wait until the end of the season?Good news: Brittney Griner receives All-Star recognition and will start if she is healthyGood news: Skylar Diggins-Smith is making appearancesUpcoming game versus the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday 7/18 following the All Star Break.Remember to spread love and #ValleyExcellenceWE ARE BGPROTECT YOUR MENTAL HEALTHLETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNSMIIIIIIIIIIGHTY MERCURY@ValleySunna

Offseasons are usually boring, but the Suns have made this one very fun for its fans so far. This week, I start the discussion around the new signings that the Suns have made, and provide an early outlook for how fans can expect the roster to look heading into the next season.Suns finally bring in Eric GordonAmazing signings in Watanabe, Bates-Diop, Eubanks and Metu to surround the addition of GordonWho is returning from last year?Who will be playing in Summer League action for the Suns + game scheduleWill Ayton be traded?The story that can be made from the Suns' early offseason moves. New episodes of the Suns Mode podcast release every ThursdayRemember to spread love and #ValleyExcellenceProtect your mental health alwaysWE ARE BGLETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNSMIIIIIIIIIIIGHTY MERCURY@ValleySunna

Suns Mode Thursdays are still popping off. Even during the offseason, fresh content is made for loyal Phoenix pro basketball fans. This week, I am able to talk about the Bradley Beal trade in stronger detail after leaving out some unofficial information last week. The Suns have also made a new draft acquisition that I touch on. In other huge news this week, the Phoenix Mercury have fired their clown of a head coach. Who is stepping in? What are they promising?Overview of Vanessa Nygaard's time as a MercWho to watch out forUpcoming schedule for the MercuryThis week I also talk about other offseason topics for the Suns.Qualifying offers for players from last seasonCam Payne and Ish WainrightFree Agency timeline and a list of players who the Suns should look atBring back JC???Next week, I will do my due diligence and provide some deeper research on who the Suns may be looking to acquire as they take on the offseason. Hopefully, things will start to shine brighter on the Mercury side as well. Remember to spread love and #ValleyExcellenceWE ARE BG (as in the 2023 All-Star starter BG)LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNSMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHTY MERCURY@ValleySunna

Another historic week for the Phoenix Suns faithful, as the team has traded for yet another All-NBA talent. The NBA Draft is Thursday, June 22Two prospects being analyzed in this episode. One as a more realistic pick for the SunsThe Suns Mode Can't-Miss Sleeper of the 2023 NBA DraftRemember to spread love and #ValleyExcellenceWE ARE BGLETS GO SUNS LET GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS@ValleySunna

Every Thursday @ Midnight AZ time, you can catch a new episode of the Suns Mode podcast, where I provide a weekly update on everything Phoenix Professional Basketball.Remember to spread love and #ValleyExcellenceWE ARE BGLETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNSMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHTY MERCURY@ValleySunna

This week, the Suns' head coaching search rages on. Hopefully we learn who is next to take the job by the time the next episode of Suns Mode is recorded. The WNBA is off to a very hot start.Buy tickets to see BGMercury improve and finally scratch the win column vs the Lynx this past ThursdayMy think piece on how the Mercury are handling the absence of Skylar Diggins-Smith. Every Thursday, a new episode of the Suns Mode podcast details a new week of the journey for both the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury. Catch some new content next week!Remember to spread love and #ValleyExcellence. WE ARE BGLETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS MIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHTY MERCURY@ValleySunna

The WNBA and the Phoenix community celebrated the return of a legend this past weekend. Although the Mercury drop their first two games to start the season, we are grateful to have been provided this opportunity to watch, and we are grateful that BG is back home and is safe. This week, this episode provides an outlook on a report by Shams Charania that states the five head coaching candidates for the Phoenix SunsNick Nurse, Kevin Young, and some dark horsesMercury Mode is every week during the WNBA season on the Suns Mode podcast.Loss vs Sparks on FridayLoss vs Sky on SundayBrittney Griner's performancesDiana Taurasi's performancesOther takeaways from first two gamesUpcoming game on Thursday vs Minnesota LynxRemember to spread love and #ValleyExcellenceWE ARE BGLETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNSMIIIIIIIIIIGHTY MERCURY@ValleySunna

The Suns have unfortunately seen their 2022-23 season come to an end, but the WNBA season starts this weekend. There is no time to be acting sad. Topics for this week's episode include the Suns' firing Monty Williams from head coaching duties. Other coaching vacancies, and who may be interested in the Suns jobWhy I will be holding off on talking about player acquisition36 unbotheredAs I stated, the WNBA starts this week, and that constitutes most of this episode.Big stories to come out of the WNBA this weekMercury roster looks to be setInjury reportPreview for games on Friday vs Sparks and Sunday vs Sky.Five new additions for the Mercury all introduced.Biggest question for the Mercury going into the season. The Suns Mode podcast will forever cover the two professional basketball teams in the Valley. If you are all about the Phoenix Mercury, you can rely on a weekly update for your squad every Thursday on the Suns Mode podcast. Remember to spread love and #ValleyExcellenceLETS GO SUNS LET GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNSMIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHTY MERCURY

This is it, Suns fans. This is a moment that we have been anticipating our entire lives. Down 3-2 in the Western Conference semifinal round, the Suns have an opportunity to come back and etch their names in the history books. This episode, I recap the last three games for the Suns. It was two wins in Phoenix for games 3 and 4 before a game 5 loss in Denver.Devin Booker and his phenomenal playDeandre Ayton and his not so phenomenal playMonty Williams' decision makingKevin Durant's rollercoaster seriesTo win the series, the Suns are gonna have to play better, and different.7 keys for the Suns to win in 7Next week, regardless of the outcome of this series, I will provide a necessary Suns update on the Suns Mode Podcast. I will also be previewing what I believe will be a very exciting 2023 WNBA Season for the Phoenix MercuryWNBA preseason has begun. Mercury defeat Storm Monday night. First regular season game on Friday 5/19 vs Sparks on ESPN.Remember to spread love and #ValleyExcellence. We can only get it done through Valley Excellence. Be the best you that you can be. WE ARE BGLETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS MIIIIIIIIIIGHTY MERCURY@ValleySunna

This week, the Suns have found themselves in a unique position. They are down 0-2 against the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Semifinal round. This week, I recap a couple of tough losses for the Suns as well as map out the games ahead. I also implement a historical element about the 2006 Phoenix Suns and their monumental playoff comeback against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Phoenix Mercury start their preseason on May 8th.Next week on Suns Mode, we will continue the journey to the chip, both for the Phoenix Suns and Mercury. Remember to spread love and #ValleyExcellenceWE ARE BG LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS MIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHTY MERCURY@ValleySunna

The Suns have taken care of business against the Clippers and prepare to take on the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference semifinal round. Get in the buildingGet in the building for the MercThis week, I discuss all of the FIRE basketball we have seen throughout the leagueUpdate on Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson and the NetsCeltics / Hawks getting competitiveGrizzlies looking subpar versus LakersMiami Heat stun the eastern conference favoritesKnicks pull off the mild upsetGolden State takes advantage versus KingsNuggets make easy work of the TimberwolvesBefore previewing a series versus the Nuggets, I provide 3 positive points about the Suns in beating the Clippers. As well as 5 points for improvement. The Suns begin their series versus the Nuggets on Saturday, and will play game 2 in Denver on Tuesday this upcoming week. Next episode on Suns Mode, we will assess the series and how the Suns are playing after two games, as well as keep our tabs on the rest of this amazing playoffs. Remember to spread love and #ValleyExcellenceWE ARE BGLETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNSMIIIIIIIIIIIIGHTY MERCURY@ValleySunna

IT'S THE MF PLAYOFFS AND THE VIBES ARE HERE, BABY. While the Suns did start things off a little bit rough, they come out of Phoenix with their first round playoff series tied 1-to-1 with the Los Angeles Clippers. With two huge games in LA, the Suns can come back to Phoenix with the opportunity to either win the series or take a crucial lead, so long as they don't lose both in LA. Game 1 and Game 2 provided enough to write the most dramatic bestselling novel of all time, but I tried my best to fit them into a podcast episode instead. The five leadersOne word to explain the Suns loss, followed by deep elaboration. Where is the room for improvement from game 1The start of Game 2 and the panic that ensued. The five leaders, again, and how they executed that needed improvement in game 2.Performers for the ClippersThe Suns head into Los Angeles for game 3 Thursday, game 4 Saturday afternoon before heading back to Phoenix for the crucial game 5 on Tuesday. Kawhi Leonard and Russell Westbrook, but what about the role guys for LA?Cameron Payne possible return from injuryWhere defenses may change for both the Suns and Clippers in game 3 and beyondVALLEY EXCELLENCEAt the end of the episode, I mention all the other playoff series and refer back to the predictions I made for each series in last week's episode of Suns Mode. How things are going in Timberwolves vs Nuggets, the series that will determine the next opponent for the Suns shall they make it past the first round. Next week on Suns Mode, we will be discussing the three huge games from the Suns this series and seeing what is next after game 5. The possibilities are endless, as the Suns could either win or lose the series. Either team could be up 3-2 with an opportunity to win in 6. We will unfortunately not know until then what is next for the team but I promise, Suns Mode will be here forever.We are in the thick of NBA Playoffs, but the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury play their first regular season game in 30 days. The Suns Mode podcast goes hard for the Merc too, so remain ready to hear about them as well as we get closer and closer. Remember to spread love and #ValleyExcellence. And come back as soon as possible next Thursday to stay up to date on everything Phoenix Suns Playoffs. ITS THE MUTHAFCKNNNN PLAYOFFS!!!WE ARE BGLETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNSMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHTY MERCURY

After an incredibly tough season, it is time to get loud and hyped up for the Suns in the Playoffs as they prepare for their first series against the Los Angeles Clippers. This week will deal largely with previewing the series between the Suns and Clippers. But there are also some important things I wanted to note about our great Suns team Devin BookerPerseverance and adversityPrideThe Series between the Suns and Clippers will be very LIT. With game 1 on Sunday and game 2 on Tuesday, we will have a great feel for the series by the time the next episode of Suns Mode releases on Thursday next week.All the storylines of Suns vs ClippersX FactorsPredictionThe rest of this episode provides previews and predictions for each of the playoff series throughout the rest of the NBA.My favorite seriesUpsets and going against the grainNext week, we will continue this bomb ass journey. Remember to spread love and #ValleyExcellenceWE ARE BGLETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNSMIIIIIIIIIIGHTY MERCURY @ValleySunna

The Suns are about to head into the final week of the 2023 Regular Season after what has been a very long, treacherous and unpredictable road for them. They have officially clinched playoff positioning in the Western Conference and are focused on obtaining a home court advantage for the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Get your butt in a seat buddyCurrent play-in pictures in East and West along with schedulePreview for each of the Suns' final three games of the regular season and what fans should expect. What to expect for the future of Suns Mode in the playoffs. The Suns are riding a six game winning streak, and have yet to lose a game with Kevin Durant on the court. Recap of this past week and wins versus the Nuggets, Thunder and Spurs.Chris Paul and Deandre AytonNext week, the regular season will be over and the play-in tournament will have begun. We will know who the Suns are playing in the first round when I release Suns Mode next Thursday at Midnight Arizona time. Remember to spread love and #ValleyExcellenceWE ARE BGLETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNSMIIIIIIIIIIIIGHTY MERCURY@ValleySunna

We are back to having great weeks on the Suns Mode podcast. The team is currently riding a three game winning streak that is part of one of the most encouraging stretches of the season for the Suns. This week's episode focuses on the two sources of encouragement: amazing bench play that was eventually supplemented by the returns of Deandre Ayton and Kevin Durant throughout the past week. The Phoenix Suns are currently the 4th seed in the Western Conference, with six games left to jockey for playoff positioning at full health. The Bubble between the 4 and 12 seedsSurrounding topics for this weekHow the Suns transformed a discouraging loss versus the Kings into one of the most important learning lessons of the season.Phenomenal bench play in wins versus 76ers, Jazz, TimberwolvesDeandre Ayton's return, his impact and what it means for the Center position for the SunsKevin Durant's return, debut in front of the Phoenix crowd. Encouraging signs from win against the TimberwolvesImportant non-suns games with playoff implications across the West.Suns play 3 games before the next episode of Suns ModeFriday vs NuggetsSunday @ ThunderTuesday vs SpursNext week, aside from the routine content, I will be assessing who I believe the Suns should favor facing in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Everybody knows that the playoffs is where stuff gets real, so I suggest you hitch a ride on the Suns Mode wagon and listen as soon as next Thursday.  We will be heading into the final week of the season, so playoff episodes will officially be right around the corner :)Remember to spread love and #ValleyExcellenceWE ARE BGLETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNSMIIIIIIIIIIGHTY MERCURY

The Suns Mode podcast is here yet again, as it always is on Thursday mornings. This week, Sunna continues to chronicle what has been a super unpredictable season for the Suns. It has been crazy on the injury front, and the Suns unfortunately lost another star last week.Topics for this week's episodeUpdate on injuriesIn-depth recap for lone win versus the MagicRecaps for struggles versus Thunder and LakersMonty WilliamsDevin Booker's high scoringAn update on the Suns standings in the Western conferenceBrief previews for upcoming Suns games versus the Kings, 76ers, Jazz, and TimberwolvesAyton returnNext week, Kevin Durant should be very close to returning to basketball. Much like a storm chaser, the Suns Mode podcast will largely focus on when KD will finally touch hardwood at the Footprint Center. Regardless, tune in for a guaranteed update for your Phoenix Suns as we inch closer and closer to playoffs. TEN GAMES LEFT BABYRemember to spread love and #ValleyExcellenceWE ARE BGLETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS MIIIIIIIIIIIIGHTY MERCURY

The Suns Mode podcast is a good place to keep up with your Phoenix Suns as the wildly unpredictable 2023 NBA season continues rolling along. With playoffs just about a month away, right now is the best time to get fully invested in the team. Last week, the season took yet another unpredictable turn when Kevin Durant got injured during a pregame warmup exercise. Not much was known then, but the picture is fully clear about KD's evaluation period and severity of the injury.This episode recaps three crushing losses over the past week versus the Sacramento Kings, Golden State Warriors and Milwaukee Bucks. What stands outDeandre AytonWhere the Suns are in current playoff standings after losing.The Suns have three games this coming week, versus the Orlando Magic (Thursday), Oklahoma City Thunder (Sunday) and Los Angeles Lakers (Tuesday). Remember to tune in as soon as Thursday 3/23 for the newest episode of the Suns Mode podcast. Remember to spread love and #ValleyExcellenceWE ARE BGLETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS@ValleySunna

Western Conference Player of the Week Devin Booker is leading a red hot Suns through a four game win streak, and look to continue with three big games this week.Update on playoff position and how many games are left in the regular season.Listen to this episode for recaps of Suns recent wins versus the Chicago Bulls, Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder. Kevin Durant big games and big slip upUpcoming games versus Sacramento Kings, Golden State Warriors and Milwaukee BucksOne big topic this week, how have Suns' new acquisitions (aside from the obvious KD) been doing?T.J. Warren, Darius Bazley, Terrence RossRemember to spread love and Valley ExcellenceWE ARE BGLETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNSMIIIIIIIIIGHTY MERCURY@ValleySunna

The time has come, the great KD has played his first minutes as a member of the Phoenix Suns. Enjoy a podcast episode largely focused on the vibes surrounding Kevin Durant's debut game versus the Charlotte Hornets.  Also, listen for the Suns current position in the Western Conference as they compete to make the postseason.The Suns play three games in the next weekFriday 3/3 @ BullsSunday 3/5 @ MavericksWednesday 3/8 vs ThunderWho will make the Suns rotation?The Suns Mode podcast serves as a weekly update for everything Phoenix professional basketball. Every single Thursday, you can catch a new episode wherever you enjoy your podcasts.Remember to spread love and #ValleyExcellenceWE ARE BGLETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNS LETS GO SUNSMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHTY MERCURY@ValleySunna