Suns updates and discussion for the 2021-22 season

[Mainstreet]

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Larry O'Brien NBA Championship Trophy... here we come!

 

[Ronin]

Duane Rankin

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#NBATV is no longer televising #Suns final preseason game Oct. 13 against Portland at home. The Bucks-Jazz game in Utah will be televised by NBA TV.

 

[Mainstreet]

Duane Rankin
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#NBATV is no longer televising #Suns final preseason game Oct. 13 against Portland at home. The Bucks-Jazz game in Utah will be televised by NBA TV.

Say this isn't true. This is a real downer.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Say this isn't true. This is a real downer.

That game is likely just going to be major scrub time as the last one before the season starts.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Larry O'Brien NBA Championship Trophy... here we come!

That gave me chills.

 

[Mainstreet]

That game is likely just going to be major scrub time as the last one before the season starts.

It doesn't matter to me. I've always been one to enjoy watching practice, training camp and summer league. It's how I learned to fully appreciate the players and the game.

I wish Bally Sports or the Suns would pick up the game.

 

[Mainstreet]

Chris Paul and Devin Booker in NBA 75th Anniversary salute with Devin parking a 1958 Chevy Impala in front of Kobe mural.

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[Finito]

Gonna be interesting to see who makes the 75th anniversary team. Anyone get taken off the 50?

 

[Mainstreet]

I will repeat this tweet here as well.

Suns contract discussions with Deandre Ayton and Mikal Bridges for extensions are NOT stalled.

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[1Sun]

I will repeat this tweet here as well.

Suns contract discussions with Deandre Ayton and Mikal Bridges for extensions are NOT stalled.

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The fact that they're still talking doesn't mean they are making any progress.

 

[Hoop Head]

The fact that they're still talking doesn't mean they are making any progress.

Talks haven't stalled, which is a positive.

 

[1Sun]

Talks haven't stalled, which is a positive.

They never did. They just aren't going anywhere.

 

[Yuma]

They never did. They just aren't going anywhere.

How do you know that? They are not completed is all we know.

 

[JerkFace]

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[Hoop Head]

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Going to have to bookmark this. Might need to make a new thread also so it can be easily referenced whenever someone goes on their usual tangent.

I'm glad to see it though. He's a smart player who identifies his weaknesses well and works on them. Hope we keep him around for a long time.

 

[Mainstreet]

Going to have to bookmark this. Might need to make a new thread also so it can be easily referenced whenever someone goes on their usual tangent.

I'm glad to see it though. He's a smart player who identifies his weaknesses well and works on them. Hope we keep him around for a long time.

Cam looks like he has added more muscle. I don't think he has ever been up to 220 pounds with the Suns. The key of course is being able to maintain the weight during the season. He has bulked up before. His previously listed weight was 210 pounds.

 

[1Sun]

Cam looks like he has added more muscle. I don't think he has ever been up to 220 pounds with the Suns. The key of course is being able to maintain the weight during the season. He has bulked up before. His previously listed weight was 210 pounds.

He was up to 225 in the bubble and then naturally went back to the 205-210 range. I don't think he is capable of holding at 220 for a sustained period.

 

[Mainstreet]

I found this tweet from July 15th 2020 about Cam Johnson's previous weight.

He definitely looks bigger now than in the picture.

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[Mainstreet]

Duane Rankin adds his input. Indicates Cam Johnson is up to 224 pounds.

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[1Sun]

Duane Rankin adds his input. Indicates Cam Johnson is up to 224 pounds.

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I will gladly acknowledge that if Cam can actually stay in the 220-225 range, our problem at power forward is likely solved, and what we then need is a small forward to back up Bridges.

I still have my doubts that Cam can hold the weight, though.

 

[Hoop Head]

I will gladly acknowledge that if Cam can actually stay in the 220-225 range, our problem at power forward is likely solved, and what we then need is a small forward to back up Bridges.

I still have my doubts that Cam can hold the weight, though.

We'll be fine since Cam can still play there, Nader is decent, and I believe Booker will see some time there also while playing alongside Shamet. SF won't be an issue unless Mikal gets hurt. Depth isn't an issue there or at SG.

 

[Mainstreet]

The Suns even have Chandler Hutchison on a two-way contract who plays small forward. If given the right opportunity I think the Suns should strengthen the 4 position unless Jalen Smith makes dramatic progress.

Filling the 15th roster spot might come down to need or BPA.

 

[1Sun]

We'll be fine since Cam can still play there, Nader is decent, and I believe Booker will see some time there also while playing alongside Shamet. SF won't be an issue unless Mikal gets hurt. Depth isn't an issue there or at SG.

We need more than a three-man rotation at the two forward spots, especially if someone gets hurt, and Nader is a borderline NBA player. Playing Booker, at 6'5", at small forward is asking for trouble in my opinion.

I think we are looking okay at the guard spots and at Center.

We need another piece at one of the forward spots, depending on whether Cam ends up being the size of a 2/3 or a 3/4.

Really, what it comes down to is that we still need a replacement for Torrey Craig.

 

[95pro]

Smith and Cam give us some flexibility. One is more of a banger and one is more stretch

 

[1Sun]

Smith and Cam give us some flexibility. One is more of a banger and one is more stretch

Smith gives us nothing. He is still at least 2-3 years away from being an NBA player, if he ever becomes one.