Suns updates and discussion for the 2021-22 season

[AzStevenCal]

Problem is we have very little in assets to do anything, and Sarver does not want to bring in long term guarenteed salary.

If they do anything, I expect it to be pretty minor in impact.

The first part of your opening sentence is true, the second part falls in the maybe category IMO. But regardless, I agree with your final point.

 

[Mainstreet]

Problem is we have very little in assets to do anything, and Sarver does not want to bring in long term guarenteed salary.

If they do anything, I expect it to be pretty minor in impact.

I don't think the Suns need a major impact player unless one falls in their lap.

If I'm the Suns I'm looking for a defensive 3 & D forward that can rebound a bit.

I'd like for the Suns to be able to rotate their forwards almost interchangeably.

A player like Justin Jackson or Robert Covington is very close to being that type player.

 

[Covert Rain]

I don't think the Suns need a major impact player unless one falls in their lap.

If I'm the Suns I'm looking for a defensive 3 & D forward that can rebound a bit.

I'd like for the Suns to be able to rotate their forwards almost interchangeably.

A player like Justin Jackson or Robert Covington is very close to being that type player.

This. We are not getting a high impact player at this position without giving up someone impactful on this team. We need a solid person to fill the role to shore up the rotation.

 

[Ronin]

xc_hide_links_from_guests_guests_error_hide_media

 

[Ronin]

xc_hide_links_from_guests_guests_error_hide_media

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

xc_hide_links_from_guests_guests_error_hide_media

That’s a weird tweet. His splits are fantastic, but if there was some player on another team averaging 15pts and 5 rebounds over 19 games we would barely take notice of it as suns fans (if at all).

 

[Ronin]

xc_hide_links_from_guests_guests_error_hide_media

 

[Mainstreet]

Devin Booker is 14-22 in clutch minutes this season.

xc_hide_links_from_guests_guests_error_hide_media

 

[AzStevenCal]

Devin Booker is 14-22 in clutch minutes this season.

xc_hide_links_from_guests_guests_error_hide_media

That's great but his shooting earlier in the games has a lot to do with why we need great clutch play from him and Paul so often.

 

[Mainstreet]

That's great but his shooting earlier in the games has a lot to do with why we need great clutch play from him and Paul so often.

It sounded good I had to post it.

We don't do fine print or full disclosure.

 

[Mainstreet]

The plan is for Frank Kaminsky to return this season and the surgery provides more certainty.

xc_hide_links_from_guests_guests_error_hide_media

 

[Yuma]

Suns are the LAST team with single digit losses!!

 

[Ronin]

xc_hide_links_from_guests_guests_error_hide_media

 

[Ronin]

xc_hide_links_from_guests_guests_error_hide_media

 

[Phrazbit]

xc_hide_links_from_guests_guests_error_hide_media

@Mainstreet Nader sighting.

 

[Mainstreet]

@Mainstreet Nader sighting.

I need more video. I want to make sure I'm not watching a "Weekend at Bernie's."

 

[Suns_fan69]

xc_hide_links_from_guests_guests_error_hide_media

Cam Payne's shot mechanics looks so weird to me. Not the release, that looks fine (certainly no Shawn Marion), more the load up into it. He's like the anti-Cam Johnson; I never expect any of his shots to go in and am surprised when it does.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Just as an aside. Does anyone else have trouble listening to Monty in interviews?

He talks so slow and takes such long pauses in the middle of every sentence that it just drives me nuts. I have no complaints about him as a coach, but I just do not want to listen to him in an interview. I doubt he is like that with players.

Oh well. Got that off my chest. Now to move on.

 

[Mainstreet]

Just as an aside. Does anyone else have trouble listening to Monty in interviews?

He talks so slow and takes such long pauses in the middle of every sentence that it just drives me nuts. I have no complaints about him as a coach, but I just do not want to listen to him in an interview. I doubt he is like that with players.

Oh well. Got that off my chest. Now to move on.

I enjoy Monty's interviews because he doesn't give stock answers but rather thinks his way through the interview offering specific examples in his analysis.

 

[GatorAZ]

Just as an aside. Does anyone else have trouble listening to Monty in interviews?

He talks so slow and takes such long pauses in the middle of every sentence that it just drives me nuts. I have no complaints about him as a coach, but I just do not want to listen to him in an interview. I doubt he is like that with players.

Oh well. Got that off my chest. Now to move on.

His voice and delivery should be a sleeping app IMO.

 

[Mainstreet]

Suns players focused on having the best record in West which would guarantee Monty Williams and his staff a trip to All-Star weekend.


By Duane Rankin:

So while the Suns probably won't have a starter for the Feb. 20 game, they're focused on having the best record in the West, which would guarantee their head coach, Monty Williams, and his coaching staff a trip to Cleveland for the All-Star weekend.

"Real talk," Paul said after Tuesday's win in Toronto. "That's our only goal is to get our coaching staff there. I think they deserve it. The way that they've built this program here and us being there right on the cusp of it. We've got to do our part to get them there."

'Real talk' Suns working to have West's best record so Williams, coaching staff can make All-Star trip

Monty Williams was never an All-Star as a player, but could make it as a head coach this season. The Suns look to do their part to make that happen.

www.azcentral.com

 

[Hoop Head]

ESPN has an article up on what to expect or look for with each team before the trade deadline and it lists a few notes for the Suns. Mainly that the players to watch being dealt at are Saric and Stix. It also clears up any possible confusion as to whether if a team trading for Stix would be limited by the same salary restrictions the Suns are in signing him next year, not being able to offer more than what his rookie deal could have been which is $4.7 million. That restriction carries over with him in a trade.

There are a few other restrictions, such as poison pill type provisions linked to Shamet and Bridges because they've signed extensions that haven't kicked in yet. I thought I'd share the restrictions here.

The Suns can also remove the playoff protection from the pick we owe OKC this year in order to deal a future 1st.

It also notes a trade they'd like to see which is adding Robert Covington for Stix and Saric plus 2 2nd rounders. I'm all for that.

What to watch for every NBA team ahead of the trade deadline

The deadline is a month away, so we're looking at what all 30 teams could do between now and then.

www.espn.com

You must be registered for see images attach

 

[Mainstreet]

ESPN has an article up on what to expect or look for with each team before the trade deadline and it lists a few notes for the Suns. Mainly that the players to watch being dealt at are Saric and Stix. It also clears up any possible confusion as to whether if a team trading for Stix would be limited by the same salary restrictions the Suns are in signing him next year, not being able to offer more than what his rookie deal could have been which is $4.7 million. That restriction carries over with him in a trade.

There are a few other restrictions, such as poison pill type provisions linked to Shamet and Bridges because they've signed extensions that haven't kicked in yet. I thought I'd share the restrictions here.

The Suns can also remove the playoff protection from the pick we owe OKC this year in order to deal a future 1st.

It also notes a trade they'd like to see which is adding Robert Covington for Stix and Saric plus 2 2nd rounders. I'm all for that.

What to watch for every NBA team ahead of the trade deadline

The deadline is a month away, so we're looking at what all 30 teams could do between now and then.

www.espn.com

You must be registered for see images attach

What I'm reading above, the Suns are allowed to trade a future first round pick but only two years after the pick conveys to the Thunder.

I didn't see how the Suns are able to remove the protection on or before February 10th, 2022.

I know picks can be traded on draft day but I don't see how this helps the Suns here.

Also presently the Suns do not have an open roster spot.

 

[Chaplin]

What I'm reading above, the Suns are allowed to trade a future first round pick but only two years after the pick conveys to the Thunder.

I didn't see how the Suns are able to remove the protection on or before February 10th, 2022.

I know picks can be traded on draft day but I don't see how this helps the Suns here.

Also presently the Suns do not have an open roster spot.

Does the 15-man requirement include 2-ways? Or are those in addition? If so, and you don't count 10-day contracts, don't we have one spot?

Or they could just be referring to the 2nd 2-way.

 

[Ronin]

xc_hide_links_from_guests_guests_error_hide_media