Suns updates and discussion for the 2020-21 season

[Mainstreet]

In a USA Today article today, Monty Williams, Deandre Ayton, Chris Paul and others talk about their thoughts about taking the vaccine for COVID-19.

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[AzStevenCal]

Talks a lot about what some of us have been saying here the past few days about Ayton

https://arizonasports.com/story/248...s-to-follow-to-reach-his-potential-with-suns/

It's not bad, and for Bickley, it's outstanding. But, I'd drop number 1 to the bottom of the list and I'd change number 4 to "grow up".

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Talks a lot about what some of us have been saying here the past few days about Ayton

https://arizonasports.com/story/248...s-to-follow-to-reach-his-potential-with-suns/

Bickley is 100% right.

 

[Yuma]

There was a three offensive series in a row that Ayton looked the best I have ever seen him with CP3. Glimpse of what he could be!

 

[95pro]

There was a three offensive series in a row that Ayton looked the best I have ever seen him with CP3. Glimpse of what he could be!

and didn't he not make one or was jump-balled? idr

 

[Mainstreet]

E'Twaun Moore will be playing the 1 and 2 for the Suns.

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[BC867]

Talks a lot about what some of us have been saying here the past few days about Ayton

https://arizonasports.com/story/248...s-to-follow-to-reach-his-potential-with-suns/

And now, the only people's opinions that matter are those who run the Suns.

Unless we see an attitude adjustment by Ayton, it's just words.

But all we've heard from Deandre have been . . . just words.

Breaking rules and missing time. Still avoiding contact. Inconsistent.

 

[Mainstreet]

Monty updates injury report after Sunday practice.

Everyone is active doing things. Dario is reportedly the only player about the same as he was a couple of days ago. What this means for the season opener is uncertain.

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[1Sun]

Monty updates injury report after Sunday practice.

Everyone is active doing things. Dario is reportedly the only player about the same as he was a couple of days ago. What this means for the season opener is uncertain.

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I'm telling you there is something more wrong with Dario than they are letting on. We need to sign more front court depth ASAP.

 

[Mainstreet]

Suns really need to add a big man that can play some minutes when opposing teams go big at center with the second unit. If available, a player like Dedmon would help.

 

[Ronin]

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[Cheesebeef]

The Ringer’s Entrance Survey for the season gives us A LOT of love, expecting us to be one of the most watchable teams, and for DeAndre and Booker to take big leaps forward.

https://www.theringer.com/nba/2020/12/21/22193036/nba-season-predictions-trades-rumors

 

[Mainstreet]

It's looking more and more doubtful Saric plays in the opener or exactly when. He reportedly hurt his quad back home before camp.

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[Mainstreet]

Saric reports soreness when he runs.

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[Mainstreet]

Saric estimates it will be a week before he is ready. It's a day-to-day thing.

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[Cheesebeef]

what I want to know is who created that deep fake of Saric talking. it's pretty clear he's actually dead and the Suns are covering it up.

but in all seriousness... it's a bummer he's still out. i think he's the lynchpin to our second unit doing anything but stinking up the joint.

 

[Mainstreet]

Suns will see how Dario responds as he went though a lot today.

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[GatorAZ]

Dario is our most important bench guy. That is concerning.

 

[Yuma]

Saric could walk to change sides of the court. It worked for Kareem!

 

[Mainstreet]

what I want to know is who created that deep fake of Saric talking. it's pretty clear he's actually dead and the Suns are covering it up.

but in all seriousness... it's a bummer he's still out. i think he's the lynchpin to our second unit doing anything but stinking up the joint.

Saric is a link to the first and second unit.

Dario plays power forward and also small ball center for the second unit. He helps execute the offense for reserves. If the situation lingers the Suns may need to add another big man. Too much falls on the shoulders of Damian Jones and rookie Jalen Smith.

 

[1Sun]

Saric reports soreness when he runs.

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Hate to say "I told you so", but... I wish they had been honest about this from the beginning and made better preparations to bring in another big to fill this indefinite hole.

 

[Mainstreet]

Video of Saric interview contained within article.

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[95pro]

Sounds like a mild pull/strain

 

[AzStevenCal]

Sounds like a mild pull/strain

Really? I've already dressed for the funeral.

 

[1Sun]

Sounds like a mild pull/strain

If he's still not feeling better after the 2-3 weeks that have passed since the injury, it's at least a pull (if not a tear), and recovery time is at least 6 weeks.

 

[Mainstreet]

Really? I've already dressed for the funeral.

I think Dario is still here but I'm curious if he was injured when the Suns signed him to a multi-year contract. The injury doesn't sound like a deal breaker. Perhaps the Suns were hoping for a quicker recovery.