Suns After Dark: A Phoenix Suns Podcast

Suns After Dark: A Phoenix Suns Podcast

por Gerald Bourguet
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Khaman Maluach, Koa Peat impressions from 2026 NBA Summer League
On Episode 26 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet is joined by ClutchPoints' Hayden Cilley to give their impressions of the important Phoenix Suns players participating in 2026 NBA Summer League! To start things off, they discuss how dominant Khaman Maluach has looked in Summer League, and how his potential fits in with a Suns center rotation that already includes Mark Williams and Oso Ighodaro. From there, they break down how impressive Koa Peat has been, including whether he'll be able to crack Jordan Ott's rotation with Miles Bridges, Rasheer Fleming and Ryan Dunn providing competition at the 4-spot. Next, it's time to admit their disappointment with Koby Brea's performance in Summer League, and why he's still very much a G League player. Finally, they close by taking a look at Rasheer Fleming's underwhelming numbers and why they really aren't a big deal for an underrated glue guy. 0:00 - Intro 3:45 - Impressions of Khaman Maluach's dominant performances in Summer League 15:30 - Koa Peat impressing at NBA Summer League 22:35 - Koby Brea's disappointing time at Summer League 36:30 - Concern over Rasheer Fleming's Summer League stint?
T1 Ā· E26
14 jul 2026
52:05
Scouting reports for Miles Bridges and Luke Kennard from Hornets and Lakers experts
On Episode 25 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet is joined by James Plowright and Anthony Irwin to give an in-depth scouting report on the Phoenix Suns' two newest additions, Miles Bridges and Luke Kennard! First, Plowright takes Suns fans through the Hornets' perspective of how the fanbase handled all of Bridges' off-court allegations after he pled no contest to a felony domestic violence charge, and whether the Suns gave up too much in the trade. Then, he dives into his fit in Phoenix, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of his game, including the misnomer about his rim pressure, his poor shooting, his underrated defense and passing, and more. After that, Irwin joins the show to give his thoughts on Kennard's elite shooting on low volume, his underrated playmaking chops, his abhorrent defense, and how he should fit in Phoenix. 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - James Plowright on Hornets fans' reaction to Miles Bridges' DV charges and the trade 9:50 - James Plowright on the Hornets' perspective of the Miles Bridges trade with Phoenix 14:00 - James Plowright on Miles Bridges' strengths, weaknesses and fit 32:10 - Anthony Irwin on Luke Kennard leaving the Lakers to sign with the Suns 34:15 - Anthony Irwin on Luke Kennard's strengths, weaknesses and fit
T1 Ā· E25
6 jul 2026
51:00
Breaking down Miles Bridges trade for Suns, on and off the court
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On Episode 24 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet is joined by Doug Haller of The Athletic to break down the Phoenix Suns' controversial trade for Miles Bridges. To start, they discuss Bridges' history of domestic violence and why this trade runs counter to everything the Suns have publicly prioritized in terms of adding players of high character. Then, they examine how Bridges' game does and doesn't fit with the Suns on the court, where he can help them at the 4-spot, and where his weaknesses as a player will be felt, especially when it comes to shooting and spacing the floor around Devin Booker. After that, they take a look at what the Suns are building and the confusing state of their roster after the draft and the Miles Bridges trade as Phoenix enters free agency. From there, they dive into the Suns' salary cap situation after these latest moves, plus a few free agency targets that might make sense to help address Phoenix's need for shooting. Finally, Haller gives his thoughts on landing Koa Peat in the draft and his character from his time covering the Wildcats down in Tucson. 0:00 - Intro 1:25 - The off-court ramifications of trading for Miles Bridges 10:50 - Miles Bridges' on-court fit 26:10 - The confusing state of the Suns' roster 32:20 - Suns' cap situation rundown and possible free agency targets 39:50 - Impressions of rookie Koa Peat
T1 Ā· E24
29 jun 2026
47:42
Suns 2026 NBA Draft recap: The Koa Peat Episode
On Episode 23 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet is joined by Arizona basketball experts Kevin Thomas and Justin Spears to break down the newest addition to the Phoenix Suns, Koa Peat! First, Kevin Thomas joins the show to give his perspective on Peat falling to No. 30 in the 2026 NBA Draft, his strengths and weaknesses as an NBA prospect, and how he might be able to help the Suns if he can develop his jump shot. After that, Justin Spears hops on to give his perspective on Phoenix trading up to land Peat, how his downhill driving, defense and underrated passing ability will translate to the NBA, his winning attributes as "Mr. Arizona," and whether he's concerned about his 3-point shot. Plus, we share a few thoughts from post-draft media availability with Suns general manager Brian Gregory, who gave his take on Koa Peat's 3-point shot, what makes him such a winner and good fit for the Suns DNA, and why it's so special this hometown kid will be staying in Arizona. 0:00 - Intro 1:40 - Kevin Thomas on Koa Peat sliding to No. 30 4:55 - Kevin Thomas on the strengths Koa Peat showed in college at Arizona 9:05 - Kevin Thomas on Koa Peat's inefficient midrange jumper and 3-point shot 14:00 - Kevin Thomas on Koa Peat's defense and winning attributes 16:10 - Gerald Bourguet on the Suns not working out Koa Peat before picking him 17:45 - Kevin Thomas on expectations for Koa Peat in Year 1 19:10 - Justin Spears on the Suns trading up for Koa Peat in the draft 21:55 - Justin Spears on Koa Peat's strengths and freshman season at Arizona 24:30 - Brian Gregory and Justin Spears on Koa Peat's winning attributes 28:55 - Justin Spears on Koa Peat's defense, passing, best position and Aaron Gordon comparison 33:00 - Brian Gregory and Justin Spears on Koa Peat's 3-point shot 39:35 - Justin Spears Koa Peat's development and learning from Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks 42:00 - Justin Spears and Brian Gregory on Koa Peat's character, personality and being the hometown kid
T1 Ā· E23
25 jun 2026
49:50
Suns' offseason plans for NBA Draft, free agents and salary cap situation (feat. Bobby Marks)
On Episode 22 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet is joined by ESPN's Bobby Marks to break down the Phoenix Suns' upcoming offseason, from the 2026 NBA Draft to free agency and beyond! To start off, the two cover the possibility (or likelihood) that the Suns trade up in the 2026 NBA Draft given the assets at their disposal and GM Brian Gregory's recent track record of trading all over the place in the last two drafts. After that, they examine how the NBA's recent draft lottery reforms impact the value of first-round picks, especially for a team that doesn't control many of their future first-rounders like the Suns. From there, they take a look at the Suns' salary cap situation ahead of free agency and what new contracts might look like for the Suns' three key free agents: Collin Gillespie, Jordan Goodwin and Mark Williams (the last of which will be a bit trickier as a restricted free agent). Next, Marks clarifies which mid-level exception the Suns will have at their disposal (the $6 million taxpayer MLE or $15 million non-taxpayer MLE), and why the first apron - not the luxury tax - is the line to be more concerned about when it comes to the Suns' cap situation. Then, the Suns' potential contract extension for Dillon Brooks takes centerstage, before diving into the reasons why Phoenix's emphasis on running it back with continuity and player development makes sense. Finally, Marks gives his thoughts on Devin Booker's massive contract extension and trying to build around it as the salary cap continues to rise. 0:00 - Intro 0:50 - Possibility of Suns trading up in the 2026 NBA Draft 4:35 - Valuing the Suns' 2 tradeable first-round picks after NBA Draft Lottery reforms 6:30 - Suns' salary cap situation and why aprons are a bigger concern than luxury tax 10:05 - Which MLE the Suns will likely have access to 12:10 - Collin Gillespie's market value in free agency 15:15 - Jordan Goodwin's market value in free agency 16:45 - Mark Williams' market value in restricted free agency 20:15 - Dillon Brooks' contract extension 23:10 - Why Suns' emphasis on running it back makes sense 24:45 - Concern over Devin Booker's contract extension?
T1 Ā· E22
17 jun 2026
26:00
Suns offseason predictions and trade-up scenarios for 2026 NBA Draft
On Episode 21 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet is joined by HoopsHype's Mike Scotto to give some Phoenix Suns predictions for the upcoming offseason, discuss why it might be a quiet summer for the Suns, and present a few trade-up scenarios for the 2026 NBA Draft. In the first half of the show, Scotto hops on to give his predictions for what type of contract to expect for Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin in unrestricted free agency. Then, they break down Mark Williams' restricted free agency and the different options that could unfold. Next up, they take a look at what to expect with Dillon Brooks' likely contract extension. Finally, the duo examines the value of trade candidates in Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale, why it could be a relatively quiet offseason for the Suns, and the impact of the NBA Draft Lottery reforms. After that, Gerald walks Suns fans though a few draft-specific trade-up scenarios, and why it's likely that GM Brian Gregory is active in trying to move up on draft night. 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - Predictions for Collin Gillespie's free agency 5:40 - Predictions for Jordan Goodwin's free agency 8:35 - Predictions for Mark Williams' restricted free agency 13:55 - Predictions for Dillon Brooks' contract extension 20:05 - Value of Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale as trade candidates 22:30 - Why this Suns offseason might be quieter 29:30 - Impact of NBA Draft Lottery reforms on Suns and the rest of the league 31:20 - Potential trade-up scenarios for the Suns in the 2026 NBA Draft
T1 Ā· E21
15 jun 2026
48:32
Best first and second round prospects for Suns in 2026 NBA Draft
On Episode 20 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet is joined by No Ceilings' Nathan Grubel for a big NBA Draft episode! First, they discuss tanking and break down the league's NBA Draft Lottery reforms, including the reasons why it feels like a bridge too far in trying to punish the most blatant tankers. After that, they dive into potential first-round prospects the Phoenix Suns should consider if they find a way to trade up higher in 2026 NBA Draft. Next up, they take a deep dive on some second-round prospects that would make sense for the Suns at pick No. 47 (or somewhere in that range, since GM Brian Gregory likes to move up in the second round). Finally, they close out with their review for the latest Star Wars movie, The Mandalorian And Grogu. 0:00 - Intro 1:50 - NBA Draft Lottery changes and problems with 3-2-1 system 13:30 - 1st-round prospect: Ebuka Okorie 21:20 - 1st-round prospect: Yaxel Lendeborg 26:00 - 1st-round prospect: Joshua Jefferson 30:55 - 2nd-round prospect: Jaden Bradley 39:10 - 2nd-round prospect: Baba Miller 44:30 - 2nd-round prospect: Trevon Brazile 51:30 - 2nd-round prospect: Zuby Ejiofor 59:20 - Star Wars: The Mandalorian And Grogu
T1 Ā· E20
4 jun 2026
1:08:34
The big Fake Suns Trades episode, plus some 2026 NBA Draft prospects
On Episode 19 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet is joined by Saul Bookman to breakdown a plethora of hypothetical Phoenix Suns trades, plus a few prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft! First, Gerald clears the air about what happened with their former employer. Then, it's time for fake Suns trades! From Obi Toppin, Andrew Wiggins and Bobby Portis to more ambitious moves like Kawhi Leonard, Julius Randle and Aaron Gordon, the duo spends the meat of the show going through a bunch of potential Suns trades to try and figure out how this team can improve without disrupting their chemistry, fixating on trades involving Jalen Green, Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale in particular. Finally, Saul gives his insight on some draft prospects that might make sense for the Suns at pick No. 47, as well as a few first-round prospects that might be worth trading up for. 0:00 - Intro 6:20 - Hypothetical Suns trade: Michael Porter Jr. 10:05 - Hypothetical Suns trade: Ziaire Williams 12:55 - Hypothetical Suns trade: Obi Toppin 16:15 - Hypothetical Suns trade: Andrew Wiggins 19:30 - Hypothetical Suns trades: Kyle Kuzma/Bobby Portis 24:10 - Hypothetical Suns trade: Aaron Gordon 27:40 - Hypothetical Suns trade: Cam Johnson 30:50 - Hypothetical Suns trade: Draymond Green 33:55 - Hypothetical Suns trade: Kawhi Leonard 37:35 - Hypothetical Suns trade: Julius Randle 41:00 - Hypothetical Suns trade: Jrue Holiday 44:55 - Hypothetical Suns trade: Herb Jones 52:00 - Second-round prospects for Suns in 2026 NBA Draft (Jeremy Fears, Jaden Bradley) 59:10 - First-round prospects if Suns trade up in 2026 NBA Draft (Aday Mara, Koa Peat, Joshua Jefferson)
T1 Ā· E19
22 may 2026
1:09:27
Suns offseason: Salary cap breakdown, key free agents, Giannis rumors, fake trades
On Episode 18 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet is joined by NBA salary cap analyst Yossi Gozlan to break down everything Phoenix Suns fans need to know about the upcoming offseason! First, the duo takes a detailed look at the Suns' salary cap situation, dead money and future draft picks, particularly in relation to the luxury tax, the first apron and what type of mid-level exception they might have available in free agency. After that, they dive into free agency expectations for Collin Gillespie, Jordan Goodwin and Mark Williams, including whether the Suns will re-sign them, what their next contracts might look like, and some interesting tidbits from Gerald's sources. Next, they take a look at what Dillon Brooks' contract extension might look like. From there, they ask whether the Suns are better off targeting distressed assets rather than banking on continuity and player development, before spitballing a few hypothetical trades like Dejounte Murray, Ja Morant, Zion Williamson and Domantas Sabonis. Next up, it's time to talk about the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors, what Phoenix's best Giannis trade would look like, and report what one of Gerald's sources said about a possible Suns trade for the Greek Freak or Ja Morant. They also give their thoughts on Aaron Gordon and what a possible Suns deal might look like. After that, Gerald addresses the Harrison Barnes and Dean Wade free agency rumors. Finally, despite the fact that Phoenix won't do it, Yossi makes the case for trading Devin Booker and what his trade value currently looks like. 0:00 - Intro 1:45 - Suns salary cap breakdown 8:35 - Rundown of Suns' future draft picks 10:15 - Which MLE Suns will have 12:55 - Expectations for Collin Gillespie's next contract in free agency 16:05 - Expectations for Jordan Goodwin's next contract in free agency 20:15 - Mark Williams' next contract in restricted free agency and potential for sign-and-trades 29:20 - Dillon Brooks' potential contract extension this summer 34:35 - The case for Suns trading for "distressed assets" 38:40 - Hypothetical Suns trade: Dejounte Murray 42:55 - Hypothetical Suns trade: Ja Morant 46:05 - Hypothetical Suns trade: Zion Williamson 50:50 - Hypothetical Suns trade: Domantas Sabonis 56:45 - Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors and Suns' best offer 59:50 - Shooting down Giannis and Ja Morant trade rumors 1:00:35 - Hypothetical Suns trade: Aaron Gordon 1:04:05 - The case for trading Devin Booker and what his trade value is
T1 Ā· E18
12 may 2026
1:20:39
Favorite moments from Suns 2025-26 season, making the case for continuity & Bugonia
On Episode 17 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet is joined by Phoenix Suns broadcaster and show host Tom Leander to reminisce on the best moments of the 2025-26 season, make the case for continuity and player development, and discuss Bugonia! To kick things off, the two discuss their favorite plays, career-best performances and off-court tidbits that made this Suns season so special, from Devin Booker's game-winner to the Minnesota Timberwolves comeback to big nights from Dillon Brooks, Collin Gillespie and Grayson Allen. They also give their thoughts on the exceptional years Phoenix got out of Jordan Ott, Collin Gillespie, Dillon Brooks and Royce O'Neale. After that, they make the case for the Suns running it back with the same core, which includes Jalen Green taking another step with a healthier season, plus internal growth from Rasheer Fleming, Khaman Maluach, Oso Ighodaro and Ryan Dunn. Finally, they discuss Bugonia, a terrific black comedy from Yorgos Lanthimos starring Jesse Plemons and Suns super-fan Emma Stone. 0:00 - Intro 1:50 - Favorite moments of Suns' 2025-26 season: Jordan Ott 8:10 - Favorite moments of Suns' season: Game-winners from Devin Booker, Jalen Green and Royce O'Neale 11:40 - Favorite moments of Suns' season: Minnesota Timberwolves comeback and Collin Gillespie's breakout year 17:40 - Favorite moments of Suns' season: What it was like covering Dillon Brooks 27:45 - Favorite moments of Suns' season: Appreciating Royce O'Neale 32:15 - Making the case for continuity and player development 38:50 - Jalen Green's room for growth 43:50 - Promising signs from Khaman Maluach and Rasheer Fleming 48:45 - Too soon to give up on Ryan Dunn & Oso Ighodaro's solid Year 2 53:15 - Remaining Suns needs this offseason 55:30 - Bugonia
T1 Ā· E17
7 may 2026
1:07:11
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