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EPISODE · Sep 18, 2025 · 29 MIN

The Phoenix Suns Are In Better Shape Than You Might Think AND The TRUTH About Jonathan Kuminga!

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Benjamin Garcia challenges ESPN's rankings, arguing the Suns' current lineup is stronger than last season. He dissects the team's market appeal, roster changes, and the true value of draft picks in building a contender. The host also weighs in on a potential Jonathan Kuminga trade, considering its impact on Jalen Green's development under new coach Jordan Nott. Tune in for a deep dive into the Suns' future, draft strategy, and why Phoenix remains an attractive destination for NBA talent despite recent changes. 0:00 Intro: Future of Phoenix Suns and draft picks5:08 Suns roster better than last season10:18 Management ranking and potential improvement14:23 Draft capital importance overrated20:33 Jonathan Kuminga trade considerations25:10 Why adding Kuminga could be problematic28:45 Upcoming media day and NBA Pacific preview 📲 Follow Locked On Suns on InstagramLocked On Suns https://www.instagram.com/lockedonphxsuns/ 📲 Follow Locked On Suns on XLocked On Suns https://x.com/LockedOnPHXSunsBen Garcia https://x.com/BenGarciaShow 📲 Follow Locked On Suns on TikTokLocked On Suns https://www.tiktok.com/@lockedonphxsuns?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOSuns?sid=YouTube Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA 📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGYTee up that trip! Enter for a chance to win a dream golf trip for two to any golf tournament* in the USA. Visit 5HEWIN.com for full rules and entry. No purchase necessary. Excludes the Master’s tournament. Ends October 31, 2025. Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first year FanDuelRight now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use across the app. Download the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com to get started 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.

ESPN's shocking ranking puts the Phoenix Suns dead last in future prospects. But is this assessment fair for a team with Devin Booker and a revamped roster?

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Benjamin Garcia challenges ESPN's rankings, arguing the Suns' current lineup is stronger than last season. He dissects the team's market appeal, roster changes, and the true value of draft picks in building a contender. The host also weighs in on a...

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