Suns updates and discussion for the 2023-24 season

[Mainstreet]

With Delon Wright off the table, Ish Smith or Robin Lopez are intriguing targets for the Suns 15th slot.

Saban Lee has a chance to take that spot as well. He is on a two-way contract.

 

[JCSunsfan]

With Delon Wright off the table, Ish Smith or Robin Lopez are intriguing targets for the Suns 15th slot.

Saban Lee has a chance to take that spot as well. He is on a two-way contract.

Ish is a solid player.

 

[Mainstreet]

Ish is a solid player.

I'm fond of Ish Smith and he probably still plays at full speed.

 

[Adrian]

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[Adrian]

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[Mainstreet]

Mat Ishbia is interviewed on Arizona Sports today. The link to the audio is below.

He talks about the trade deadline moves, the trade for Kevin Durant and his commitment to bringing a championship to Phoenix.

It's great to have an owner committed to winning.

Suns owner Mat Ishbia intent on doing 'whatever it takes to win'

Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia is focused more on putting the best team on the court rather than the dollar signs attached to it.

arizonasports.com

 

[Mainstreet]

Here is a quote from the above interview. I'm not sure why the Durant trade was revisited when there is so much else on the table to talk about.


From Arizona Sports:

“Trading for Kevin Durant never needs any justification,” Ishbia said. “He’s one of the best players to ever play basketball. Obviously, we loved Mikal and Cam and we gave up some stuff, but it wasn’t even a close decision. It’s not close, never been close. Mikal and Cam were great players but that’s Kevin Durant. let’s make sure we all understand that.


“This guy’s a winner all around and he sets the tone with everybody else in a lot of ways. Having Kevin Durant changed the structure of this team in such a positive way. Pair him with homegrown star in Devin Booker — I think he’s one of the best players in the NBA as he stands right now at 27. It’s great to pair them together. Making the Kevin Durant trade, it wasn’t even a discussion, it wasn’t even close. Not even a thought on it. I’d do it 100 times out of 100.”

Suns owner Mat Ishbia intent on doing 'whatever it takes to win'

Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia is focused more on putting the best team on the court rather than the dollar signs attached to it.

arizonasports.com

 

[Mainstreet]

Walter Davis is a finalist for the 2024 Basketball Hall of Fame class. He is the Suns all-time leading scorer.

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[JCSunsfan]

I'm fond of Ish Smith and he probably still plays at full speed.

Yes. Plays at full speed, good ball-handler and passer. Aggressive defender. He would be a good leader for when the bench is in. I think he could stabilize a bench crew.

 

[Yuma]

Pat McaFee Show Mat Ishbis 35:45 Mark

AT 35:45 Ishbia comes on for a long in depth interview. Ishbia is the next level owner.

 

[Raindog]

Walter Davis is a finalist for the 2024 Basketball Hall of Fame class. He is the Suns all-time leading scorer.

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I would love to see Sweet D make it in to the HOF.

 

[AzStevenCal]

I would love to see Sweet D make it in to the HOF.

Yeah me too but I would have preferred to have it happen while he was still alive.

 

[Hoop Head]

Pat McaFee Show Mat Ishbis 35:45 Mark

AT 35:45 Ishbia comes on for a long in depth interview. Ishbia is the next level owner.

Didn't know he'd be on McAfee's show. Will need to check that out.

 

[Mainstreet]

Anne Meyers Drysdale receives the 2024 Kobe and Gigi Bryant Advocacy Award.

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[Weenus O'Baggins]

Honey roasted, Beer Nuts or toffee peanuts?

Its terrible for you but I gotta go toffee peanuts

 

[Mainstreet]

Its terrible for you but I gotta go toffee peanuts

Toffee peanuts are one of my favorite snacks.

I do like to put plain unsalted peanuts over oriental rice dishes, though.

 

[Mainstreet]

Bradley Beal has a procedure done on his broken nose. The Suns hope he will play against Dallas after the All-Star break on Thursday.

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[Mainstreet]

Isaiah Stewart has a court date set for February 23rd in regard to the incident involving Drew Eubanks.

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[Adrian]

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[Adrian]

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[Adrian]

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[Adrian]

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[Raindog]

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The one name in there who's a bit of a surprise is DeRozan. I can't really envision him as a HOFer... although he's certain to finish up his career somewhere north of 25k points, and that just about guarantees admission to the Hall. Nevertheless, he has to be just about the most inconsequential high scorer in NBA history.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

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That’s some heady company for book

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

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A little surprised to see Lopez and Lowry that high.