Suns @ Pacers Saturday game thread 1-4-2025

[Mainstreet]

The Suns start a three game road trip at the Pacers.

Afterward, they play back-to-back games at the 76ers and Hornets on Monday and Tuesday, respectively.

Phoenix is now 15-17 after their loss to the Grizzlies. They have lost 15 of their last 21 games after starting the season at 9-2.

Indiana is 16-18. They play at the Heat on Thursday.

When: Saturday, January 4, 2025

Television: Suns Live, Arizona's Family 3TV / Arizona's Family Sports

Radio: KMVP 98.7 / S: KSUN

Time: 5:00 PM Arizona time

 

[95pro]

L

 

[Superbone]

At least we get a little reprieve before our next frustration session.

 

[Mainstreet]

At least we get a little reprieve before our next frustration session.

I appreciate those, better yet, can we fast-forward to see if the games are worth watching?

 

[Superbone]

I appreciate those, better yet, can we fast-forward to see if the games are worth watching?

Apparently I’m too much of a masochist for that.

 

[Mainstreet]

Apparently I’m too much of a masochist for that.

I haven't been able to break the habit either, but after the Suns took away the twins, I'm getting closer.

 

[leclerc]

I find myself fast forwarding through games. They fall behind early beacuse they have major motivation issues. Then I fast forward to see if they can close the gap or build a lead (aahahahahha) and if it is close in the fourth I watch a bit, to see them throw it away with 3-4 minutes left of the game. Go Suns.

 

[mjb21aztd]

Yippe another suns l prob

Noooo hearted gutless suns roster 3 playeers makin 50 million plus cant get .500 fingggggg lame

Im just pissed at suns lame record as a fan

 

[Superbone]

Yippe another suns l prob

Noooo hearted gutless suns roster 3 playeers makin 50 million plus cant get .500 fingggggg lame

Im just pissed at suns lame record as a fan

I'm more pissed wasting my time watching them every game and knowing that I won't stop as it's too ingrained in me at this stage. At least I can come here and bitch about it with the rest of you! Happy New Year!

 

[leclerc]

Happy New Year, guys! Being a Suns fan is better because of you.

 

[Mainstreet]

Happy New Year, guys! Being a Suns fan is better because of you.

Happy New Years to you as well.

 

[CardNots]

Is it the perfect time to start over?

76ers may acquire $42 million veteran sharpshooter via win-now trade with Suns

Mavericks could acquire Suns superstar in 3-team trade involving Klay Thompson

 

[how_sweet_it_is]

Is it the perfect time to start over?

76ers may acquire $42 million veteran sharpshooter via win-now trade with Suns

Mavericks could acquire Suns superstar in 3-team trade involving Klay Thompson

The first of those trades is spaghetti thrown at a wall, possbily by a homer Philadelphia-based sportswriter or by a bored one playing with the ESPN Trade Machine. Why would the Suns want to trade Royce O'Neale? He's one of their players who cares about playing defense. In fact I think the only Suns player whose effort I trust more is Josh Okogie. They might have beaten the Grizzlies, or at least made it closer, had O'Neale played.

 

[CardNots]

The first of those trades is spaghetti thrown at a wall, possbily by a homer Philadelphia-based sportswriter. Why would the Suns want to trade Royce O'Neale? He's one of their players who cares about playing defense. In fact I think the only Suns player whose effort I trust more is Josh Okogie. They might have beaten the Grizzlies, or at least made it closer, had O'Neale played.

When one blows it up, you actually blow it up.

I’m noticing much more chit chat around time to start over. 3 weeks ago I wouldn’t consider such but it’s becoming more noticeable.

The current team is borderline unwatchable.

 

[how_sweet_it_is]

When one blows it up, you actually blow it up.

I’m noticing much more chit chat around time to start over. 3 weeks ago I wouldn’t consider such but it’s becoming more noticeable.

The current team is borderline unwatchable.

I'm not upset enough that I want to throw spaghetti at walls, although throwing food is amusing. And for the second trade, I would be willing to trade Durant but Jaden Ivey doesn't interest me. Why do I want to acquire a 6-4 guard when Beal and Booker are here? And size: the team already lacks it, and I'm supposed to add a short guard while sending out a 6-9 guy? The only thing that I like aboiut Ivey is that he's young.

I try not to put much effort into devising and publicly offering my own trades, especially by playing with the ESPN TM. On my previous Suns forum, the bullies and the management who supported them had certain ways of discouraging such behavior. When I [play with the TM, I won't necessarily let you know.

I don't like the team at all, as I made clear weeks ago; but my attitude is more disappointed. I'm seeing surly fans and I'm not one of them.

 

[GatorAZ]

Is it the perfect time to start over?

76ers may acquire $42 million veteran sharpshooter via win-now trade with Suns

Mavericks could acquire Suns superstar in 3-team trade involving Klay Thompson

Trading Royce makes sense but the Pistons trading Ivey for Klay is hilariously bad.

 

[how_sweet_it_is]

Trading Royce makes sense

That all depends on who he would be traded for and whether any Suns players would go with him. If I had to trade O'Neale to get rid of Beal, that would be acceptable.

 

[95pro]

That all depends on who he would be traded for and whether any Suns players would go with him. If I had to trade O'Neale to get rid of Beal, that would be acceptable.

But we can’t aggregate players.

 

[BirdGangThing]

at least we don't have another game for a few days - im beginning to cherish these stretches

 

[Superbone]

Trading Royce makes sense but the Pistons trading Ivey for Klay is hilariously bad.

The Ivey broken leg might put a damper on that too.

 

[Covert Rain]

I think we are approaching fast the point of no return. What I mean by that is if you rack up too many more losses it's simply going to be a massive uphill battle come playoffs. I was leaning towards the Suns just making a move to shore up the roster but now I have almost joined the dark side (wanting them to blow it all up, Booker included). Not there just yet but I am getting there. Unless the team is healthy for a long run (including Mr. Glass) there simply might not be enough time to turn it around. Almost 40% of the season is now gone.

 

[CardNots]

I think we are approaching fast the point of no return. What I mean by that is if you rack up too many more losses it's simply going to be a massive uphill battle come playoffs. I was leaning towards the Suns just making a move to shore up the roster but now I have almost joined the dark side (wanting them to blow it all up, Booker included). Not there just yet but I am getting there. Unless the team is healthy for a long run (including Mr. Glass) there simply might not be enough time to turn it around. Almost 40% of the season is now gone.

Even if they go on a 10 game win streak I’d just be waiting for the next injury to happen.

 

[Superbone]

I think we are approaching fast the point of no return. What I mean by that is if you rack up too many more losses it's simply going to be a massive uphill battle come playoffs. I was leaning towards the Suns just making a move to shore up the roster but now I have almost joined the dark side (wanting them to blow it all up, Booker included). Not there just yet but I am getting there. Unless the team is healthy for a long run (including Mr. Glass) there simply might not be enough time to turn it around. Almost 40% of the season is now gone.

I can already see it now. We'll be playing for just a shot at the play in slots and we'll be dependent on how other teams do. That's best case.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

I find myself fast forwarding through games. They fall behind early beacuse they have major motivation issues. Then I fast forward to see if they can close the gap or build a lead (aahahahahha) and if it is close in the fourth I watch a bit, to see them throw it away with 3-4 minutes left of the game. Go Suns.

This is where I found myself two weeks ago. Now I don’t even check if there’s a game, I don’t bother to look for scores in espn, and I just assume we lost.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Is it the perfect time to start over?

76ers may acquire $42 million veteran sharpshooter via win-now trade with Suns

Mavericks could acquire Suns superstar in 3-team trade involving Klay Thompson

I do that KD trade.