Episodes
The Phoenix Suns blew an easy win to the Spurs despite 65 points combined from Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. Brendon Kleen of breaks down how injuries to Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic led to the Suns' loss, plus what this loss says big picture.
Published 03/26/24
Bradley Beal is settling in as a playmaker and defender for the Phoenix Suns as the NBA season comes to a close. Brendon Kleen is joined by Brandon Dueñas of Bright Side of the Sun to break down Beal's evolution, how the bench has come together since the All-Star break, and what to expect the rest of the Suns' road trip. JOIN THE LOCKED ON SUNS SUBTEXT COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonsuns 📲 Follow Locked On Suns on TikTok Locked On Suns...
Published 03/25/24
Bradley Beal and the Phoenix Suns bench led the way in a home win over the Atlanta Hawks. Brendon Kleen breaks down the Suns' strong fourth quarter with the reserves and how each bench player chipped in. Then, a look at Jusuf Nurkic and the physical burden he's taking on for the Suns plus a pre-take on Kevin Durant. JOIN THE LOCKED ON SUNS SUBTEXT COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonsuns 📲 Follow Locked On Suns on TikTok Locked On Suns...
Published 03/22/24
Bradley Beal led the way on defense as the Phoenix Suns took down the Philadelphia 76ers at home, 115-102. Brendon Kleen breaks down Beal's game and how the Suns responded to a bad loss in Milwaukee. Plus, a strong showing from Bol Bol and the bench and another huge Grayson Allen shooting night. JOIN THE LOCKED ON SUNS SUBTEXT COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonsuns 📲 Follow Locked On Suns on TikTok Locked On Suns...
Published 03/21/24
Bradley Beal and the Phoenix Suns were the best offense in the NBA even during a tough 2-2 road trip. Brendon Kleen is joined by Stephen PridGeon of PHNX and Bright Side of the Sun to discuss the wrinkles Beal and Jusuf Nurkic provide for the offense, how Frank Vogel can find stability on the bench, and whether the Suns can go 4-0 this week. JOIN THE LOCKED ON SUNS SUBTEXT COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonsuns 📲 Follow Locked On Suns on TikTok Locked On Suns...
Published 03/20/24
Devin Booker has had an inconsistent season for the Phoenix Suns as their postseason destiny looks more unclear than ever. Brendon Kleen looks at past Booker seasons and his role on this Suns team to walk through what the Suns need from their franchise player over the final 15 games. JOIN THE LOCKED ON SUNS SUBTEXT COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonsuns 📲 Follow Locked On Suns on TikTok Locked On Suns...
Published 03/19/24
The Phoenix Suns looked confused and hapless against Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday afternoon in a blowout loss. Brendon Kleen is joined by Brandon Dueñas of Bright Side of the Sun to inspect what led to such a terrible performance, including no execution against Damian Lillard, no effort against Bobby Portis and some puzzling lineup decisions from Frank Vogel. JOIN THE LOCKED ON SUNS SUBTEXT COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonsuns 📲 Follow Locked On Suns on...
Published 03/17/24
Did the Phoenix Suns lose to the Boston Celtics because of officiating, defense, threes or something else? Brendon Kleen breaks down whether the refs were the issue, if Devin Booker just went cold at the wrong time, or the Suns defense failed them. JOIN THE LOCKED ON SUNS SUBTEXT COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonsuns 📲 Follow Locked On Suns on TikTok Locked On Suns https://www.tiktok.com/@lockedonphxsuns?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc 📲 Follow Locked On Suns on X Locked...
Published 03/15/24
Devin Booker knows the NBA is sending blitzes against the Phoenix Suns but said on JJ Redick's podcast that the Suns can beat them now. Brendon Kleen is joined by Aaron Edwards to discuss Booker's conversation with Redick, whether Kevin Durant will make 1st Team All-NBA, and what to watch for against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night. JOIN THE LOCKED ON SUNS SUBTEXT COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonsuns 📲 Follow Locked On Suns on TikTok Locked On Suns...
Published 03/14/24
Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns have steadily improved into a league-average defense over the course of the NBA season. Will it be enough? Brendon Kleen breaks down the trend and the Suns' recent play on D. Then, a look at why Drew Eubanks closed over Jusuf Nurkic in Cleveland and what's going on with Eric Gordon. JOIN THE LOCKED ON SUNS SUBTEXT COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonsuns 📲 Follow Locked On Suns on TikTok Locked On Suns...
Published 03/13/24
Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal combined for 88 points and played brilliant "spontaneous" basketball en route to a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers to kick off their road trip. Brendon Kleen of breaks down the W, including how the team buckled down on both ends to open the second half, the incredibly ceiling the Big 3 hit, and a unique game from Jusuf Nurkic. JOIN THE LOCKED ON SUNS SUBTEXT COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonsuns 📲 Follow Locked On Suns on...
Published 03/12/24
The Phoenix Suns played well against Boston but didn't have enough because of how much they still rely on Devin Booker. Brendon Kleen is joined by Brandon Dueñas of Bright Side of the Sun to discuss the burden Booker has and what it will look like in the postseason. Then, is Frank Vogel playing Bol Bol enough? And a preview of the Suns' final East coast road trip this week. JOIN THE LOCKED ON SUNS SUBTEXT COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonsuns 📲 Follow Locked On Suns on...
Published 03/11/24
Kevin Durant dropped a season high 45 but the Phoenix Suns didn't have enough to match the Boston Celtics at home. Brendon Kleen of breaks down how the 2nd quarter doomed the Suns, why Boston presents such a tough matchup, how the rotation is breaking down, and more. JOIN THE LOCKED ON SUNS SUBTEXT COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonsuns 📲 Follow Locked On Suns on TikTok Locked On Suns https://www.tiktok.com/@lockedonphxsuns?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc 📲 Follow Locked On...
Published 03/10/24
Bradley Beal helped land the plane for the Phoenix Suns in the fourth quarter as Kevin Durant rested, while Grayson Allen went off once again in a win over Toronto. Brendon Kleen breaks down the victory as well as comments from Mat Ishbia about retaining Allen and Royce O'Neale. JOIN THE LOCKED ON SUNS SUBTEXT COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonsuns 📲 Follow Locked On Suns on TikTok Locked On Suns https://www.tiktok.com/@lockedonphxsuns?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc 📲...
Published 03/08/24
The Phoenix Suns notched an impressive road win over the Nuggets this week, did Kevin Durant and Co. figure out their problems or just beat a rival? Brendon Kleen looks at the good and bad from the matchup including the defense and clutch play to determine what will stick and what won't for the Suns. JOIN THE LOCKED ON SUNS SUBTEXT COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonsuns 📲 Follow Locked On Suns on TikTok Locked On Suns...
Published 03/07/24
Kevin Durant poured in a flurry of buckets late as the Phoenix Suns scored a huge road W over the Denver Nuggets. Brendon Kleen and Brandon Dueñas of Bright Side of the Sun celebrate the win, looking at how Durant and Bradley Beal bounced back late to put the offense on their backs, why the Suns match up well with Denver, and if the Suns solved their turnover issues. JOIN THE LOCKED ON SUNS SUBTEXT COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonsuns 📲 Follow Locked On Suns on TikTok Locked On...
Published 03/06/24
Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns may still have a title run in them, but an NBA championship would be a historical anomaly given their performance this season. Brendon Kleen of zooms out to look at historical parallels to this Suns team. Then, a look at how the Suns can survive the next week without Booker and whether it's OK to trust Bol Bol now. JOIN THE LOCKED ON SUNS SUBTEXT COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonsuns 📲 Follow Locked On Suns on TikTok Locked On Suns...
Published 03/05/24
The Phoenix Suns couldn't hold on against the Oklahoma City Thunder as another top West team outclassed Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and Co. Brendon Kleen breaks down how the Suns fell apart in the first quarter on both ends, why KD's offense is down since the All-Star break, and Jusuf Nurkic's huge performance. JOIN THE LOCKED ON SUNS SUBTEXT COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonsuns 📲 Follow Locked On Suns on TikTok Locked On Suns...
Published 03/04/24
From Devin Booker to Frank Vogel to Bradley Beal and beyond, who has the most pressure on the Phoenix Suns? Brendon Kleen goes one by one down the list looking at how key Suns figures can strengthen their resume headed into the playoffs. JOIN THE LOCKED ON SUNS SUBTEXT COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonsuns 📲 Follow Locked On Suns on TikTok Locked On Suns https://www.tiktok.com/@lockedonphxsuns?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc 📲 Follow Locked On Suns on X Locked On Suns...
Published 02/22/24