In this episode of Sunny in PHX, Charlie Erling and Mitch Krmpotich discuss the Suns' draft strategy over the past few years and how that will impact this season. They discuss the state of the team as multiple players will be entering free agency. They also discuss the recent results of the NBA awards. Aron Baynes is mentioned in a way that might surprise you. They also discuss the NBA playoffs as the conference finals are beginning. Follow us on twitter @sunnyinphxpod and let us know what you think of this year's NBA awards.

Sunny in PHX! A Phoenix Suns Podcast

Ep 243: Suns Draft Plan and NBA Awards

This week on the Sunny in Phoenix podcast, Charlie Erling and Mitch Krmpotich open up the show by talking about the disappointing loss to the Washington Wizards, and the events that followed. The guys tell you what went wrong against the Wizards, while looking for a few bright spots. Devin Booker put up the big numbers in this one, but didn't get much help from anywhere else. The Suns X-Factor, Jae Crowder, had a disappointing night as well as Deandre Ayton. Charlie and Mitch take a few minutes to discuss the impact of Ayton on the defensive end of the court, and the lack of an impact on the offensive side. After that, they discuss how the three games will get made up, and when. After that they talk a bit about the upcoming games this week against the Grizzlies, Rockets, and Nuggets x2. Thanks for tuning in, check out out on social media @sunnyinphxpod, and we'll talk again next week. Go Suns!

COVID's Impact on the Suns

This week on the Sunny in PHX Podcast, Charlie Erling and Mitch Krmpotich talk about their biggest takeaways from the Suns 7-3 start to the regular season. They start things off by talking about the trio of wings making a huge difference for the Suns this year, Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, and Jae Crowder. The Chris Paul Effect is the next topic of discussion, highlighting his leadership skills and style of offense. After that, the guys talk about Devin Booker's new role as well as the different types of pressure he has this season. They wrap it up by talking about Deandre Ayton's improved game, but are worried about the rotation behind him. After that, the guys quickly highlight this week's games against the Wizards, Hawks, Warriors, and Pacers. Thanks for tuning in, and be sure to get in touch with us on Twitter @sunnyinphxpod

Early Season Reactions and 5 Year Anniversary

On this episode of Sunny in PHX, Charlie Erling and Mitch Krmpotich recap games against the Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings. The two discuss their main takeaways from each game. They also preview upcoming games against the New Orleans Pelicans, Utah Jazz, Denver Nuggets, and Los Angeles Clippers. This week's bet question is, "how many points will Cameron Johnson score in Thursday's game against the Utah Jazz?" Follow us on Twitter @sunnyinphxpod and send in your guess. Whoever is closest will get a shoutout on next week's episode. Go Suns!

Ep 255: Suns Basketball is Back

On this episode of Sunny in PHX, Charlie Erling and Mitch Krmpotich recap the final preseason games against the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers. They also preview upcoming regular season games against the Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings. They make predictions about these games as well as discuss how COVID-19 protocols are affecting the schedule and travel. This week's bet question is, "how many assists will Chris Paul have in Wednesday's season opener against the Mavericks?" Follow us on Twitter @sunnyinphxpod and send in your guess. Whoever is closest will get a shoutout on next week's episode. Go Suns!

Ep 254: Final Preseason Recap, Regular Season To Begin

On this week's episode of the Sunny in PHX Podcast, Mitch Krmpotich and Charlie Erling break down the Suns' opening preseason game against the Utah Jazz. Sadly, the we'll have to wait to see the Chris Paul Suns debut, but the guys break down what they saw from Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton in the first game. After the Booker and Ayton talk, the focus turns to a few new guys on the roster and the position battles they are in. Langston Galloway had a great Suns debut, and Mitch and Charlie discuss where he may fall into the backup backcourt rotation alongside Cameron Payne, Jevon Carter, and E'Twaun Moore. Jalen Smith is the next subject, and the guys talk about how he looked in his first NBA experience. Lofty expectations normally come with lottery picks, but the guys talk about the luxury the Suns have to not need to play him right away. Damian Jones and Abdel Nader are also discussed.

Suns Basketball is Back! (Preseason Edition)

This week on the Sunny in PHX Podcast, Mitch Krmpotich and Charlie Erling start off the episode by talking about the newest free agent acquisitions by the Phoenix Suns. Dario Saric and Jevon Carter are back on the roster this season, and looking to build on how the Suns finished up their season. New guys on the roster include E'Twaun Moore, Langston Galloway, and Damian Jones. The guys discuss the ability for the Suns to now be able to target free agents in their physical primes who are ready to win basketball games. After that, talks head to the depth chart. Who comes off the bench for CP3 and Booker when they need a breather? The guys predict who they think will be first off the bench out of Carter, Cameron Payne, Moore, and Galloway. Then talks move to the center position and who will back up Ayton. Could it be Saric? Rookie Jalen Smith? Damian Jones? The guys wrap up the show by talking about the Chris Paul effect and all the nationally televised games the Suns will play in the first half of the season. Things are getting exciting! Check us out on social media @sunnyinphxpod and Go SUNS!

Free Agency Wrap Up and Depth Chart Predictions

On this week's episode of the Sunny in PHX podcast, Charlie Erling and Mitch Krmpotich talk about the three huge new additions to the Phoenix Suns roster. One by trade, one by draft, one by free agency. The guys start things off with talking about the acquisition of Chris Paul, and everything that comes along with him. The prospect of a leader who can talk the talk, as well as walk the walk, have the guys very excited. See what they have to say about what Paul will do for guys like Booker and Ayton. After the Paul discussion, the guys talk about the surprising #10 pick in the draft, Jalen Smith. The feeling here is very similar to the Cam Johnson pick, and the guys hope things go a direction just like that this year. Free agency started with a bang, while the Suns watched many free agents cash huge checks. The Suns stayed patient and landed Jae Crowder to a 3 year deal. Listen in to see the impact a guy like Crowder will have on these playoff bound Suns. Thanks for tuning in, drop a line @sunnyinphxpod - and we'll talk to you in a couple weeks. Go Suns!

CP3 + Jae Crowder + Jalen Smith - Exciting Suns Offseason Moves!

This week on the Sunny in PHX Podcast, Mitch Krmpotich and Charlie Erling talk about the news about the NBA Preseason. The NBA Preseason will take place from December 11th-19th, and teams will have the opportunity to play three or four preseason games, and must host one of them. We discuss what to expect when it comes to the fan experience during preseason, and more. After that, the guys dive back into the draft. A couple names that Suns fans have been talking about lately are Kira Lewis Jr. and Obi Toppin. Mitch starts off by talking about Lewis's strengths and how he could fit in on the Suns roster, while making some comparisons to Leandro Barbosa. Then, Charlie talks about how Obi Toppin could earn minutes during his rookie year on the Suns, due to his incredible athleticism and ability to finish at the rim. Who do you think the Suns should draft #10? Let us know on Twitter @sunnyinphxpod - and go Suns!

Ep. 250: 2020 NBA Draft Preview

On this week's episode of the Sunny in PHX Podcast, Charlie Erling and Mitch Krmpotich finally get to break down the format of the 2020-21 NBA offseason and season. The season is set to start on December 22nd, 2020 and front offices across the NBA will have their work cut out for them starting in about a week. Charlie and Mitch give a break down on when trading, the draft, free agency, and training camp are all scheduled to start, and talk about how they expect it to all pan out. After that, the guys discuss a couple Phoenix Suns trade rumors that have been making their way around the internet. The first one involves the Phoenix Suns acquiring Chris Paul in a trade from the Oklahoma City Thunder. The other involves the prospect of trading Kelly Oubre Jr. to the Golden State Warriors. Tune into the show to see what Charlie and Mitch think about these trades. Let us know @sunnyinphxpod if you'd be interested in either of these options. Is a win-now move like a CP3 trade worth it? Would dealing Kelly hurt the current squad too much?

Ep. 249: The 2020-2021 Season

This week on the Sunny in PHX Podcast, Charlie Erling and Mitch Krmpotich start things off by talking about some news around the NBA. They start off with Brooklyn's newest hiring of Mike D'Antoni, joining Steve Nash's coaching staff. After that, they discuss the newest Suns jersey, featuring "The Valley". Spoiler: both of the guys are big fans! To round up the NBA news, the guys talk about the newest delay, and what are the chances of seeing the season get delayed even more? After that, Charlie and Mitch (incorrectly) predict what our Phoenix Suns wore for Halloween costumes. How many did they get right? Probably none. But hey, Baby Yoda Booker and Dr. (Dentist) Jevon Carter do make a lot of sense. What do you think the guys should dress up as next year? Let us know @sunnyinphxpod! Thanks for tuning in and GO SUNS!

Ep. 248: What Were the Suns for Halloween?

On this episode of the Sunny in PHX Podcast, Charlie Erling and Mitch Krmpotich start off the show by discussing the newest coaching hire of the Brooklyn Nets, Amare Stoudemire. The guys talk about Stoudemire and Steve Nash reuniting in Brooklyn, and project what Suns fans will think about this. After that, they discuss what Stoudemire will bring to the Nets as a coach. After the Nash-Stoudemire convo, the guys talk about the newest news about the NBA offseason. The draft is still on-schedule for November 18th, and word on the street is that the season could start before Christmas. This puts NBA front offices in a pinch, as they have less than 40 days to navigate through an entire offseason. With that, the guys discuss what the best plan of action is for the Suns. Keep ahold of all our free agents? Or make a splash in this wild offseason? What do you think they should do? Let us know on Twitter @sunnyinphxpod. Go Suns!

Ep. 247: Nash + Amare and NBA Offseason Update

This week on the Sunny in PHX Podcast, Charlie Erling and Mitch Krmpotich break down the 2019-20 Phoenix Suns NBA season. The show begins recounting the Suns hot 7-4 start to the season, and then moves into the 25 game Deandre Ayton suspension. That leads into a talk about how much Aron Baynes, Dario Saric, and Frank Kaminsky stepped up to fill the hole the Ayton left early on in the season. After that, the guys touch on the wing trio of Kelly Oubre Jr., Mikal Bridges, and Cameron Johnson. Spoiler alert: Charlie and Mitch love all three of these guys and talk about why they want them all to be back on the roster next season and beyond. After the season review, the guys discuss the new NBA draft process, and what it entails this season due to COVID-19. The Suns have already done quite a few interviews over Zoom, and have already met with Alabama's Kira Lewis Jr. twice. Other interviewees include: Tre Jones, Tyrell Terry, Zeke Nnaji, Jalen Smith, and Precious Achiuwa. These players all look to be projected in the late lottery, but there is also some discussion about the Suns trading back in the draft. What did you think of the Suns season? Who would you like to see the Suns draft? Let us know on Twitter @sunnyinphxpod and we will be sure to get back to you. Thanks for listening and GO SUNS!

Ep. 246: Suns Season Review

On this week's episode of Sunny in PHX, Charlie Erling and Mitch Krmpotich are joined by Josh Kranawetter to discuss the future of the NBA post-bubble, the Suns new assistant coach Kevin Young, and a bit about Goran Dragic's role with the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals. First we discuss the newest member of the Phoenix Suns coaching staff, Kevin Young. Young was an assistant with Monty Williams in Philadelphia, and we chat a bit about what we expect he will bring to the table. What will the NBA take away from the bubble and implement into next season? Virtual fans? Practice habits? We believe that as successful as the bubble was, there should be some things the NBA brings along into next season. We wrap up the episode with a chat about Goran Dragic. A lot of us Suns fans still have a soft spot for Dragic, and we discuss his impact on the Heat as well as discussing his injury and the effect that has on the team. In our famous Non-Sports section of the show, we bring forward a real brain buster. Who is more successful? Kyler Murray or Addison Rae? What do you think? Let us know on Twitter @sunnyinphxpod! Go Suns!

Ep. 245: Bubble Takeaways and NBA's Future (w/ Josh Kranawetter)

On this week's episode of Sunny in PHX, Charlie Erling and Mitch Krmpotich discuss Kelly Oubre Jr.'s recent cryptic tweets, his impact with the team thus far, and his future in the valley of the sun. They discuss the impact he makes on and off the court, including his ability to be a catalyst for the culture shift within the Suns' organization. They also discuss the eastern and western conference finals and how they expect the rest of the playoffs to shake out. Let us know what you think by tweeting at us @sunnyinphxpod. Go Suns!

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Ep 243: Suns Draft Plan and NBA Awards

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