Episode

REPORT CARD: The Suns PASSED their Offseason With FLYING COLORS Outside Of ONE Questionable Move

Podcast: Locked On Suns - Daily Podcast On The Phoenix Suns
Published: Jul 9, 2026
Duration seconds: 1920
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Phoenix Suns face scrutiny over Miles Bridges trade as offseason report cards reveal bold front office choices. Did the Suns overpay for an upgrade at the four, or is this the missing piece for a top Western Conference seed? Host Benjamin Garcia grades every key offseason move, from the controversial Bridges deal to the savvy signings of Luke Kennard (A++) and Pat Spencer. The episode spotlights the value of re-signing Colin Gillespie (A++), Mark Williams (B+), and Jordan Goodwin (A), questioning whether Phoenix maximized its roster potential. With Royce O’Neale and Grayson Allen outgoing, and concerns about fit lingering, Benjamin Garcia examines how trades, role player contracts, and Basketball IQ shape the Suns’ title outlook. Can the new-look Phoenix Suns translate paper improvements into real wins this season? 00:00 Miles Bridges Trade Update 05:40 Royce O'Neale three-point shooting 07:52 Debating Miles Bridges trade value 11:15 Concerns about player fit 15:15 Evaluating a Three-Point Specialist 18:20 Discussing Luke Kennard's trade value 19:36 Discussing a Suns roster addition 25:12 Mark Williams' performance analysis 26:46 Jordan Goodwin's contract details 30:21 Evaluating the Miles Bridges Trade