Suns 2025-2026 Season Discussion

[Adrian]

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[BooksOrangePlanet]

i still can't believe we have 3 centers that can get up and down the court - that want to play defense - that want to stuff the ball

but center rhymes with injure for a reason - at least in my hippie eyes - there will most definitely 1,000% be playoff / championship contenders needing a quality (non all star) big

i still think we ended up with 3 centers by accident- nobody saw maluach dropping to 10 and we we're literally already getting williams by then - at the same time - almost broke my brain

but like bob ross said - these little happy accidents can take us to places we've never imagined - like possibly getting a quality first round draft pick for 2026

if maluach matures as fast as i think he's going to we will have to choose between richards and williams before the trade deadline

 

[Adrian]

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[95pro]

i still can't believe we have 3 centers that can get up and down the court - that want to play defense - that want to stuff the ball

but center rhymes with injure for a reason - at least in my hippie eyes - there will most definitely 1,000% be playoff / championship contenders needing a quality (non all star) big

i still think we ended up with 3 centers by accident- nobody saw maluach dropping to 10 and we we're literally already getting williams by then - at the same time - almost broke my brain

but like bob ross said - these little happy accidents can take us to places we've never imagined - like possibly getting a quality first round draft pick for 2026

if maluach matures as fast as i think he's going to we will have to choose between richards and williams before the trade deadline

Oso will be gone before Richards, Williams and Maluach.

Oso doesn't beat any of the three out and can't play the 4.

 

[BooksOrangePlanet]

Oso will be gone before Richards, Williams and Maluach.

somebody would have to want oso - i'll bet you richards or williams is traded before oso - i doubt oso gets traded anytime soon - maybe never if he doesn't pan out - you might want to get used to oso lol

 

[JCSunsfan]

Oso will be gone before Richards, Williams and Maluach.

Oso doesn't beat any of the three out and can't play the 4.

If it is based solely on playing production and prospects, you are probably right. But Richards is pretty desirable in a trade.

 

[95pro]

somebody would have to want oso - i'll bet you richards or williams is traded before oso - i doubt oso gets traded anytime soon - maybe never if he doesn't pan out - you might want to get used to oso lol

I think his flaw (no shot, no offense) is so great that he's not on anyone's radar. Everyone seems to have an adequately sized athletic big who is a lob threat and rim runner. Oso is just so small for a 5 and not skilled enough for a 4. There are better prospects out there. This is one where the management has to see if he has anything in his second year. For the amount of run Oso gets his number are just Oso.

 

[BooksOrangePlanet]

I think his flaw (no shot, no offense) is so great that he's not on anyone's radar. Everyone seems to have an adequately sized athletic big who is a lob threat and rim runner. Oso is just so small for a 5 and not skilled enough for a 4. There are better prospects out there. This is one where the management has to see if he has anything in his second year. For the amount of run Oso gets his number are just Oso.

i bet he sees some playing time tonight - i think ott kinda likes him

 

[Chaplin]

Oso will be gone before Richards, Williams and Maluach.

Oso doesn't beat any of the three out and can't play the 4.

I'm not sure you could say that. Of the 4 centers, almost certainly the one being traded first is Richards - he is the most tradable with the most value. The first one possibly waived (if it ever comes to that) will be Oso, but I don't see that happening. Oso could be a throw-in in a bigger trade at some point, but if you are looking at value, Richards is easily at the top of the Expendable List.

 

[95pro]

I'm not sure you could say that. Of the 4 centers, almost certainly the one being traded first is Richards - he is the most tradable with the most value. The first one possibly waived (if it ever comes to that) will be Oso, but I don't see that happening. Oso could be a throw-in in a bigger trade at some point, but if you are looking at value, Richards is easily at the top of the Expendable List.

I agree with most of it. I should say "Oso should be gone before the other three centers". Expandable no, value wise yes. But yes to maximize the roster, Richards could potentially help bring something of value back.

 

[Mainstreet]

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Happy Suns opener!

Wish I could be there tonight. I miss it. And despite my radio silence, I'll have updates on what happened and what's next once I'm able to speak on it.

But for now, THANK YOU. I've seen every tweet, every message, every donation. It means more than you know

 

[Adrian]

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[Adrian]

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[JCSunsfan]

I'm not sure you could say that. Of the 4 centers, almost certainly the one being traded first is Richards - he is the most tradable with the most value. The first one possibly waived (if it ever comes to that) will be Oso, but I don't see that happening. Oso could be a throw-in in a bigger trade at some point, but if you are looking at value, Richards is easily at the top of the Expendable List.

That contract of his is an easy pill to swallow.

 

[BooksOrangePlanet]

centers get tired quicker than any other position - huge mass running up and down the court plus banging under the boards

enter jordan ott who said screw all that - he said i won't wait til they're too tired to rebound or for them to start making mistakes - instead i'll swap them out like crazy

for real tho - it seemed like ott was saving williams for the end of the first half and the end of the game - a lot of game minute managers will still start the player being time restricted but not ott - he's one of those thinkers and it paid off in his very first contest

gillespie said a word i had to look up after the game - adjustments? apparently they made adjustments at halftime

 

[Adrian]

Bickley Blast: Suns rally after slow start - can Booker carry them?

Bickley and Marotta react to the Phoenix Suns' season opener against the Sacramento Kings, where an early struggle gave way to a strong second half. They break down what went wrong at the start, how the team found its rhythm and why Devin Booker’s performance will make or break the Suns’ season.

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[BooksOrangePlanet]

i was super interested to see if we'd see any rookies last night - we might have if the comeback hadn't taken place but playing to win is good with me - i imagine we'll see plenty of the rookies this year

 

[Proximo]

i was super interested to see if we'd see any rookies last night - we might have if the comeback hadn't taken place but playing to win is good with me - i imagine we'll see plenty of the rookies this year

I hope so. That was my biggest disappointment with last night. I want minutes for Rasheer especially, based on what Nigel has done so far I don't really get why he would get playing time ahead of him.

I think they need more experience than just getting in for blowouts.

 

[Proximo]

Oso will be gone before Richards, Williams and Maluach.

Oso doesn't beat any of the three out and can't play the 4.

I would very much take that bet. Richards has no chance at all of staying past the deadline.

The coaches love Oso even if you don't - They are not getting fired till at least year end - thus I am almost positive you are wrong.

 

[BooksOrangePlanet]

I hope so. That was my biggest disappointment with last night. I want minutes for Rasheer especially, based on what Nigel has done so far I don't really get why he would get playing time ahead of him.

I think they need more experience than just getting in for blowouts.

the core players who lost bad in the first half rallied hard-core to come back - I don't think ott wanted to mess wit that - it was tight until the very end - oneale dunn and dtv played really well

i think we'll see plenty of nhd this season but he'll have to beat out flemming for that deep pf roster spot

 

[Adrian]

Why Phoenix Suns' Dillon Brooks believes he is so hard to deal with

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks joins Burns & Gambo to discuss the team's opening night win.

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[Superbone]

I would very much take that bet. Richards has no chance at all of staying past the deadline.

The coaches love Oso even if you don't - They are not getting fired till at least year end - thus I am almost positive you are wrong.

They are not getting fired period. They will be here next season.

 

[Adrian]

Suns' Dillon Brooks on difficulty of going up against him

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks made no qualms when describing how difficult he can be for opposing players to go up against on the court.

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[Adrian]

Suns Reveal Timeline for Jalen Green's Return from Injury

The Phoenix Suns have shared a potential timeline for Jalen Green's return from injury and make his debut for the franchise.

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[Adrian]

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