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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 30 MIN

ABSURDITY: Why Phoenix Suns Fans Should IGNORE Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Hype Immediately!

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Host Benjamin Garcia breaks down why a Giannis-to-Phoenix deal is nearly impossible, citing contract realities, salary cap obstacles, and underwhelming trade assets. Could the Suns' pursuit of big names like Antetokounmpo or even Ja Morant actually undermine the team’s core identity and chemistry?   Benjamin Garcia spotlights Phoenix’s best path forward: running it back with incremental improvements. Discover why adding a key role player like Dean Wade, maximizing growth from Rasheer Fleming and Kaiman Maluachh, and leveraging Grayson Allen in a draft-day trade could help the Suns strengthen their roster after a turbulent offseason. Can the Suns become a true 50-win contender by focusing on internal development and smart, strategic moves while ignoring the lure of blockbuster trades?   01:30 Speculation on Giannis joining Suns   11:24 Giannis trade rumors and speculation   15:31 Can Suns Get Better?   23:07 Trading Grayson Allen   24:12 trade possibilities   28:52 Kobe Brea's potential on the team     📲 Follow Locked On Suns on TikTok Locked On Suns https://www.tiktok.com/@lockedonphxsuns   📲 Follow Locked On Suns on Instagram Locked On Suns https://www.instagram.com/lockedonphxsuns/   📲 Follow Locked On Suns on X Locked On Suns https://x.com/LockedOnPHXSuns Ben Garcia https://x.com/BenGarciaShow   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-suns/   Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nba   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Square If you’re starting a business, or running one that deserves better tools, Square helps you sell, manage, and grow without slowing down. Right now, you can get up to $200 off Square hardware at https://square.com/go/LockedOnNFL.   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.   Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Host Benjamin Garcia breaks down why a Giannis-to-Phoenix deal is nearly impossible, citing contract realities, salary cap obstacles, and underwhelming trade assets. Could the Suns' pursuit of big names like Antetokounmpo or even Ja Morant actually...

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