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EPISODE · Jan 1, 2026 · 33 MIN

The Suns Get Obliterated By The Cavaliers Exposing Their ONE TRUE Weakness, Can A Trade Fix It?

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Benjamin Garcia breaks down the Suns’ crushing loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, exploring how relentless travel, a disruptive early tip-off, and a glaring size disadvantage impacted the game. Key topics include Booker’s mid-range resurgence, rebounding woes, and looming questions about the team’s power forward rotation. Trade scenarios involving Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neale spark debate on Phoenix’s path toward roster improvement. The episode also dives into New Year’s resolutions for the Suns, updated playoff expectations, and what upgrades could push this team from competitive to “no one wants to play us” territory. Will the Suns’ front office make the moves needed to contend? Get key insights on how Phoenix can shake up the NBA playoff picture. 00:00 Suns' Grueling Road Trip Recap 06:09 Cavs Dominate Suns' Fast Breaks 07:29 Devin Booker’s Slow Start Analyzed 13:01 Devin Booker’s Officiating Struggles 15:00 GameTime Ad 18:54 Considering Trades and Betting Chips 23:06 Suns Goals & NBA Insights 24:38 Every Dayer Club 28:39 Suns' Playoff Potential Surges 31:02 "Gratitude for Locked On Suns Podcast Support"  📲 Follow Locked On Suns on TikTokLocked On Suns https://www.tiktok.com/@lockedonphxsuns 📲 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 & 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! GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. 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.

Phoenix Suns suffer a tough defeat as Devin Booker snaps out of his shooting slump in a rollercoaster third quarter—can this squad bounce back to secure a top playoff seed in the stacked Western Conference?

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Benjamin Garcia breaks down the Suns’ crushing loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, exploring how relentless travel, a disruptive early tip-off, and a glaring size disadvantage impacted the game. Key topics include Booker’s mid-range resurgence,...

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