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EPISODE · Feb 5, 2026 · 30 MIN

Why The Phoenix Suns SHOULD Be Aggressive BUT NOT Reckless At The NBA Trade Deadline!

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With trade rumors swirling around Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neale, Benjamin Garcia examines which moves could help the Suns’ frontcourt bolster rebounding and paint defense, while dissecting whether pushing a few chips in is smarter than a blockbuster deal. Plus, a special look at the All-Star shakeup—could Dillon Brooks earn his spot with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sidelined? Get ready for post-deadline analysis and a critical Suns matchup with the Golden State Warriors as the Western Conference landscape shifts. 00:00 Phoenix Suns Trade Deadline Special 03:10 Suns' Trade Deadline Strategy 08:37 Playoff Matchups and Roster Moves 14:23 Trade Possibilities and Player Value 19:09 Ryan Dunn Trade for Saddiq Bey? 23:18 Shai Out, Dillon Brooks SHOULD Replace Him! 27:31 Dillon Brooks Reviving All-Star Game 28:59 "Warriors, Suns & Life Updates" 📲 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! Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life.Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. DoorDashFrom tipoff to overtime, stay in your bag and order on DoorDash.Get snacks, drinks, gear — whatever gets you through the season — delivered right to your door.DoorDash. In your bag all season long. PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA QuoMake this the year where no opportunity - and no cutsomer - slips away.Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnba. BetterhelpThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist.  Sign up and get 10% off at http://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA. IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON 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.

Western Conference contenders are gearing up for an arms race as the NBA trade deadline looms. Will the Phoenix Suns stand pat or make a bold move to keep pace? Benjamin Garcia weighs the case for aggression, breaking down Phoenix’s limited assets and potential trade targets like Saddiq Bey, Jeremy Sochan, and Bobby Portis. Explore the delicate gamble between improving the roster and jeopardizing team chemistry or future flexibility.

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