Podcast appearances and mentions of Devin Booker

Kevin Ray joins Wolf and Luke for Suns Gameday with K-Ray to discuss the Phoenix Suns' win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, how he expects the Suns to look against the Houston Rockets after all of their travel issues, and if Devin Booker is returning to form.

The Valley is buzzing after one of the most electric weekends of the 2026 season for the Phoenix Suns, even as questions loom for Bobby Hurley's squad. On today's episode of The Valley Verdict, we break down a massive 2-0 homestand for the Suns and the fallout from a frustrating Big 12 opener for ASU Basketball.In this episode:Booker vs. The World: Devin Booker hits the legendary game-winning 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds left to take down the NBA-best Thunder. We react to Booker's elite composure while being guarded by Alex Caruso—one of the premier perimeter defenders in the league—and his short, ice-cold response: "Yeah. Pretty confident."The Jordan Goodwin Game: A career-high 26 points and eight 3-pointers. We break down Goodwin's explosion against OKC and why Devin Booker's "hockey assists" (as Jordan Ott calls them) are the secret to the Suns' offensive evolution.Don't Overlook the Kings: Before the OKC thriller, the Suns handled business against Sacramento 129-102. We discuss Booker's leadership in ensuring the team didn't overlook anyone, regardless of the standings.Hurley's Frustration: A tough 95-89 loss to Colorado at home. We react to Bobby Hurley ripping his team's performance and his blunt responses to the media. We hear from Hurley and Allen Mukeba on what went wrong in the Big 12 opener and the uphill battle ahead.The Jordan Ott Evolution: How the Suns' coaching staff is unlocking new layers of Devin Booker's game, turning him into an elite playmaker who makes the "swing-swing" pass that leads to career nights for guys like Goodwin.Subscribe to The Valley Verdict and follow us on Facebook [@thevalleyverdict], Instagram [@thevalleyverdictpodcast], and YouTube [@thevalleyverdict] for more analysis.

Beck tal;ks about the surprising Suns, trading (or not trading) Devin Booker, and the sustainability of Dillon Brooks.

It's the Phoenix Suns episode of ‘The Young Man and the Three,' featuring Collin Gillespie, Mark Williams, Jordan Goodwin, and Ryan Dunn!They truly discuss so much in this conversation. They share each of their basketball backgrounds at Villanova, Duke, the G-League, and UVA, respectively (which includes an amazing story of a secret scrimmage between Villanova and Duke). They then get into NBA discussion, where Mark opens up about his rescinded trade to the Los Angeles Lakers last season, what it's like being officiated as a young player in the league, the differences the locker room and expectations between this year's and last year's Suns teams, what it's like playing with Devin Booker, and so much more. Happy New Year!Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code TEAMTHREE. That's code TEAMTHREE, bet five bucks and get $200 in bonus bets if your bet wins. In partnership with DraftKings—The Crown Is Yours.Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in Illinois. Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Restrictions apply. Bet must win to receive Bonus Bets which expire in 7 days. Minimum odds required. Additional terms at D K N G dot co slash audio. Limited time offer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Phoenix Suns vs. Washington Wizards NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Suns at Wizards Injuries Allen, Green and Williams are out for Phoenix with Dunn questionable. George, Kispert and Whitmore are out for Washington. Recent Box Score Key Stats Suns at Wizards 7PM ET—Phoenix improved to 18-13 following their 123-114 road victory against New Orleans. Suns shot 46% with 45% from three. Devin Booker led with 20 points with four assists. Dillon Brooks contributed 18 points with four rebounds. Phoenix allowed 44% shooting with 33% from three. Washington is on a back-to-back after hosting Memphis on Sunday and winning 116-112.

The New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns full recap is here as Big Q & DC break down the Pelicans' second night of a back-to-back at home against the Suns. We cover key moments, stats, injuries, standout performances from Trey Murphy III and Zion Williamson, plus how the Pelicans matched up against Devin Booker and Phoenix's defense.The Suns took the last meeting 115-108 on Dec. 27 — can New Orleans respond this time? Full analysis, postgame takeaways, and what this result means going forward.

Pelicans vs Suns Full Recap — Big Q & DC break down the final matchup as the New Orleans Pelicans faced the Phoenix Suns at home in New Orleans.The Pelicans looked to protect a four-game home win streak, but Phoenix brought strong perimeter shooting and rebounding to the floor. We cover key moments, momentum shifts, standout performances, and what this result means moving forward for New Orleans.

Phoenix Suns vs. New Orleans Pelicans NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Suns vs. Pelicans Injuries Allen and Green are out for Phoenix with Brea probable. Jones and Murray are out for New Orleans with Poole questionable. Recent Box Score Key Stats Suns at Pelicans 8PM ET—Phoenix improved to 16-13 following their 132-108 home victory against LA Lakers. Suns shot 59% with 41% from three. Dillon Brooks led with 25 points and nothing else. Devin Booker supported with 21 points and 11 assists.

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Luke and Mitch Vareldzis react to Devin Booker's performance against the Golden State Warriors and Arizona Cardinals sideline reporter Paul Calvisi joins the show.

Phoenix Suns vs. Golden St Warriors NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Suns vs. Warriors Injuries Green is out with Allen and Livers questionable for Phoenix. Curry and Horford are out for GSW. Recent Box Score Key Stats Suns at Warriors 8:30PM ET—Phoenix improved to 15-12 following their 99-98 home victory against Golden St. Suns shot 41% with 29% from three. Devin Booker scored 25 points with two assists. Dillon Brooks contributed 24 points with seven rebounds. Phoenix allowed 39% shooting with 29% from three. Golden St drops to 13-15 in defeat. Jimmy Butler led the team with 31 points and three assists. Brandin Podziemski scored 18 points with two assists coming off the bench.

Luke and Mitch Vareldzis discuss what they thought of Devin Booker's performance against the Golden State Warriors and Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Jon Gaines II joins the show.

Dillon Brooks has produced a few whoopsie moments lately, but the Phoenix Suns are still treading water despite individual players, including Devin Booker, finding their first ruts of 2025-26.

Nate and Danny dig into a Western Conference mailbag for the Grizzlies, Wolves, Pelicans, Thunder, Suns, and Blazers, focusing on young bigs, long-term team-building, and how to survive in an OKC/Wemby/Jokic world.Memphis Grizzlies — 0:15What has Zach Edey's overall impact been so far, and why hasn't his strong play gotten more discussion?Given that most of Memphis' wins with Edey back came against sub-.500 teams, what's actually real and what projects beyond this season?Why are Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. “bad all of a sudden”—how much of it is attitude, effort, health, or role?Minnesota Timberwolves — 12:00If Tim Connelly decides to make a significant move, what sort of framework should he pursue—selling high on Julius Randle, moving Rudy Gobert to lower long-term risk while raising ceiling, or something else entirely?Who is a realistic trade target for Minnesota at point guard who can shoot, defend enough, and still let Anthony Edwards be the primary creator?What is Rob Dillingham's trade value right now—does he bring back even a late first?Why did the Wolves let Nickiel Alexander-Walker go—could they really not find a way to keep him or other options?How good is the offensive chemistry between Gobert and Randle actually—are they meaningfully helping each other?New Orleans Pelicans — 26:23Do Derik Queen's flaws—lack of true center size and questionable mobility—ultimately cap his long-term ceiling, or can his creation ability and defensive hands make those weaknesses not matter as much?If you're the Pelicans, what kind of offers would you need to seriously consider moving each of Jose Alvarado, Zion Williamson, Sadiq Bey, Herb Jones, and Trey Murphy III?Oklahoma City Thunder — 36:57Is OKC the deepest team of all time when fully healthy, given their bench of Kason Caruso, Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins, AJ Mitchell, Kenrich Williams, J-Will, etc.?Which Western Conference teams, if any, would intentionally punt games against the Clippers late in the season to worsen the pick OKC owns from LA?What is AJ Mitchell doing defensively that makes him so effective?How many All-Stars should the Thunder have this season?If Shai Gilgeous-Alexander were to get hurt in the playoffs, how good would OKC's offense remain—could they still realistically win a series or two?Which Western Conference teams have the best chance of beating OKC in a playoff series, and how would you rank the Rockets, Spurs, and Nuggets as threats?Phoenix Suns — 47:45Given the Suns' surprising competence plus the fact they don't control their own firsts, has your view changed on how they should operate over the next 2–3 years?If you were running the Suns and received a strong offer for Devin Booker, would you trade him?With the Suns hovering around the 6-seed race, could they be sneaky buyers at the deadline—and if so, what position or role should they target given their current roster and Jalen Green's fit?Portland Trail Blazers — 53:05Is Portland's rebuild a failure—especially considering taking Scoot over Amen, choosing Klingan over Edey, trading out of the Cedric Coward spot for Hansen, and the current returns on Shaedon Sharpe?With OKC, Wembanyama's Spurs, and Jokic's Nuggets (plus Houston) as massive obstacles, how should the other Western teams approach big-picture strategy, timelines, and the pursuit of relevance?Have any of Sharpe, Toumani Camara, and Donovan Clingan actually improved from last year, or is it fair to say none of them have taken a real step forward? Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well!Subscribe on YouTube to get Dunc'd On Clutch Calls, Real Video Scouts, and more.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kevin Ray joins Wolf and Luke for Suns Gameday with K-Ray to discuss the fourth quarter of the Phoenix Suns' game against the Los Angeles Lakers and if he is concerned about Devin Booker at all.

Wolf and Luke look ahead to the Phoenix Suns' matchup against the Golden State Warriors and discuss if they are concerned about Devin Booker.

Wolf and Mitch Vareldzis discuss how badly the Phoenix Suns need Devin Booker and Jalen Green back and what the defensive gameplan should be for the Arizona Cardinals against the Houston Texans.

The Phoenix Suns stole another game they probably should not have against the Minnesota Timberwolves before getting clobbered by the Oklahoma City Thunder. You could say they're in a holding pattern until Devin Booker and Jalen Green can return.

Kevin Ray joins Wolf and Luke for Suns Gameday with K-Ray to discuss how the Phoenix Suns have played without Devin Booker, the Suns' NBA Cup quarterfinals matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder, and who the best teams in the western conference are.

Wolf and Mitch Vareldzis react to Devin Booker being questionable for the Phoenix Suns' game against the Oklahoma City Thunder and discuss what the offensive gameplan should be for the Arizona Cardinals against the Houston Texans.

Kris Pursiainen and Albert Nguyen discuss the 14-10 Phoenix Suns and just how good their roster is after trading Kevin Durant. Is Dillon Brooks just what they needed? Can Jalen Green help them in the playoffs?00:00 - Why the Suns have been the best NBA surprise03:47 - Phoenix is scorching hot from 3-point land06:02 - What is this team missing for a playoff run?08:26 - Does Jalen Green have a future as a Sun?15:28 - What trades can Phoenix make this year?18:32 - The Suns are building the right way

Kevin Ray joins Wolf and Luke for Suns Gameday with K-Ray to discuss how the Phoenix Suns will look without Devin Booker and what to expect from Kevin Durant in his first game against the Suns since he left.

The Phoenix Suns are suddenly the talk of the league! On today's Final Quarter Verdict, we break down the spectacular road victory over the Lakers and analyze the massive culture shift led by a certain veteran.In this episode:Booker's Injury Update: We lead with Coach Jordan Ott's news that Devin Booker's groin injury is a "lite strain," and discuss what a one-week re-evaluation means for the team.The Culture Shift: We analyze Dillon Brooks' impact on and off the court. We hear from JJ Redick on the Lakers broadcast, who said: "If you don't play hard against that team, you're going to get exposed," praising the Suns' grit.Catching the League Off Guard: We feature ESPN's Bobby Marks (via Wolf and Luke) on whether the Suns' renewed identity and win streak have caught the league off guard after the offseason pivot.The Contrast: We break down Bickley and Marotta's analysis of the stark contrast between the Suns' over-performing success and the Cardinals' under-performing expectations.The Fully Healthy Blueprint: We look ahead and discuss what the Suns' rotation and identity will look like once Devin Booker, Jalen Green, Ryan Dunn, and Grayson Allen are all back and fully integrated into the system.Don't miss our full verdict on the new identity! Subscribe to The Valley Verdict and follow us on Facebook [@thevalleyverdict], Instagram [@thevalleyverdictpodcast], and YouTube [@thevalleyverdict] for more analysis.

Kevin Zimmerman joins Wolf and Luke to discuss the Phoenix Suns being 13-9 and how they have played so far this season, what has made Collin Gillespie stand out as much as he has for the Phoenix Suns, and who needs to step up for the Suns while Devin Booker is out.

Wolf and Luke react to the latest Devin Booker injury news and discuss the defensive gameplan for the Arizona Cardinals against the Los Angeles Rams.

Wolf and Luke discuss who is going to step up for the Phoenix Suns while Devin Booker is out and what a win over the Los Angeles Rams would mean for the Arizona Cardinals.

Devin Booker has gone down with an injury, but the Phoenix Suns have showed they might be able to stay afloat behind hot starts from Dillon Brooks and Collin Gillespie.

Bickley and Marotta talk Cardinals, Suns, and NBA rumors.

Leander talks about the surprising Suns, Jordan Ott, and surviving without Devin Booker.

Wolf and Luke discuss what the offensive gameplan should look like for the Arizona Cardinals against the Los Angeles Rams and how long the Phoenix Suns could stay afloat without Devin Booker.  

Wolf and Luke discuss what the offensive gameplan should look like for the Arizona Cardinals against the Los Angeles Rams and how long the Phoenix Suns could stay afloat without Devin Booker.  

It was a weekend of high drama, massive collapses, and star controversy! On today's episode of The Valley Verdict, we break down the shocking failures on the gridiron and the defining victory on the court.In this episode:The Kiffin/Riley Controversy: We dive into the poll results and feature the intense debate from Doug Franz and Bickley & Marotta, who discussed why they considered Lane Kiffin a "disgusting of a person" due to his actions and serial exits.The 5-Turnover Truth: We analyze the crushing 23-7 loss to UofA, where Jeff Sims committed 5 turnovers. We feature Kenny Dillingham's decisive post-game quote: "You can't win with that many turnovers. No other stat matters."ASU's Turnaround: We contrast the loss with Dillingham's praise for the team's long-term future: "We aren't done and it's only getting started." We hear from Malik McClain, Chamon Metayer, Keith Abney, and Jordan Crook on the next steps for the program.The Suns' Resurgence: We detail the huge 125-108 road win over the Lakers, despite Devin Booker exiting early with a groin injury after the tough losses to OKC and Denver.Fast Break Identity: We analyze how Dillon Brooks and Colin Gillespie combined for 61 points, and discuss Coach Jordan Ott's focus on the team's statistical dominance in Fast Break Points (28-2) and Steals (16-1).Don't miss our final analysis of the biggest wins and worst losses of the week! Subscribe to The Valley Verdict and follow us on Facebook [@thevalleyverdict], Instagram [@thevalleyverdictpodcast], and YouTube [@thevalleyverdict] for more analysis.

Ryan Nembhard is the talk of the town. Is it time to add? And what can we make of the latest injuries to Devin Booker and Kevin Porter Jr (again)? And did Giannis just hint at an exit from the Bucks? The Old Man Squad has a PATREON now. It's $1 and doesn't get a single benefit. It is entirely to support the mission here but won't change anything we do. https://www.patreon.com/cw/oldmansquad Follow Dan Besbris on Twitter: https://x.com/danbesbris Find Dan on the brand new BlueSky social network: https://bit.ly/3Vo5M0N Check out Dan's Google Sheet with Ranks, Weekly Streaming Schedule Charts & Injury Replacement Adds FREE! https://bit.ly/3XrAdEW Listen and subscribe on iTunes: https://apple.co/3XiUzQK Listen and subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ACCHYe Float on over to the new Old Man Squad Sports Network YouTube page to watch videos from the network's top talent: https://bit.ly/46Z6fvb Join the Old Man Squad Discord to chat with Dan and all the other hosts: https://t.co/aY9cqDrgRY Follow Old Man Squad Fantasy on Instagram for all our short videos: https://bit.ly/3ZQbxrt Podcast logo by https://twitter.com/freekeepoints Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Lakers closed out the homestand with a Monday night tilt against the Phoenix Suns. And despite Devin Booker leaving the game for Phoenix after just ten minutes, and Luka Doncic (38 points, 11 rebounds, 9 turnovers) scoring big numbers again in the first, the Lakers collapsed going into the half and never recovered as the Suns' Dillon "The Villain" Brooks (33 points) and Collin Gillespie (28 points, 8-14 from 3) keyed their team that caused 22 turnovers and shot 57% from the field (44% from 3) as they routed LA 125-108 to snap the Lakers seven game win streak. Tune in as the guys from the LFB share thoughts on how the team looked in this second game of a back-to-back, and what's up ahead for the team as they start out on a road trip later this week. It's the Lakers and Suns as we move into December, and we're here to discuss on the Lakers Fast Break podcast!Check out Yaron Weitzman's book, "A Hollywood Ending: The Dreams and Drama of the LeBron Lakers," which you can buy today on Amazon at https://tinyurl.com/y344ckmjFollow @DripShowshop for some awesome sports merchandise!The MVP Race is heating up and Best League has got it covered on his site https://mvprace.top/ Joe's new game Coreupt is OUT NOW on Steam. Play it today! Lakers Fast Break now has YouTube memberships! Join today at / @lakersfastbreak and for just $2.99 a month, you get access to LFB badges and emojis, channel page recognition, and more! Check out Stone Hansen on Twitter @report_court, Alfred Ezman @alfredezman, and John Costa's channels: Clutch Talk- / @clutchtalkpod and Lakers Corner- / @lakerscorner and Legend350 on his new channel / @sportslegend2018 Special Deals today from our friends at #temu today at https://temu.to/m/u1samwbo8cc use code: aca785401 and you might save some $$$ at TEMU! Take a look at the line of Kinhank Mini PC's and retro game machines today at https://www.kinhank-retrogame.com?rs_ref=e8NA2Rm2 for some gaming and computing fun from Kinhank! Don't forget to watch the Lakers games with us LIVE at playback.tv/lakersfastbreak and our newest Lakers Fast Break merchandise site is now up at ⁠http://tinyurl.com/yerbtezk check it out! Please Like, Share, and Subscribe to our channel and our social media @lakersfastbreak on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Twitch, on BLUESKY at @lakersfastbreak.bsky.social, e-mail us lakersfastbreak@yahoo.com or catch our audio of the Lakers Fast Break today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/lakers-fast-break⁠, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast outlet! The views and opinions expressed on the Lakers Fast Break are those of the panelists or guests themselves and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Lakers Fast Break or its owners. Any content or thoughts provided by our panelists or guests are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, anyone, or anything. Presented by our friends at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lakerholics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠lakersball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pop Culture Cosmos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Inside Sports Fantasy Football⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lakers Corner, @DripShowshop, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SynBlades.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, I Got Next Sports Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Happy Hoarder⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Retro City Games!

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Kevin Ray joins Wolf and Luke for Suns Gameday with K-Ray to discuss how the Phoenix Suns played against the Oklahoma City Thunder, why Devin Booker has struggled so much from deep, and the Phoenix Suns' matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers.

After a rough start, it was all Nuggets the rest of the way! The Nuggets had one of their best three point shooting games of the season and it spear-headed their dominant 2nd Half. Nikola Jokic was almost perfect while Tim Hardaway Jr. is looking to break a Nuggets 3-Point record off the bench! Jamal Murray vs Devin Booker went in favor of Jamal and that was the cherry on top tonight! Jason Kosmicki was on the call from Phoenix! 

With Chris Paul announcing that he will be retiring after this NBA season, we decided to pull together our favorite CP3 stories from both “The Old Man and the Three” and “The Young Man and the Three” from over the years that help showcase his legendary career.In this episode, hear from JJ Redick, Devin Booker, Steph Curry, Jayson Tatum, Chris Paul himself, and more!Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code YOUNGMAN. That's code YOUNGMAN, bet five bucks and get $200 in bonus bets if your bet wins. In partnership with DraftKings—The Crown Is Yours. Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY ortext HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in Illinois. Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Restrictions apply. Bet must win to receive Bonus Bets which expire in 7 days. Minimum odds required. Additional terms at D K N G dot co slash audio.Limited time offer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's Thanksgiving Eve, and we're ready for the ultimate holiday weekend! On today's packed Valley Verdict and final Tailgate Show, we break down the Phoenix Suns' rivalry loss and get the final word on ASU Football's biggest home game of the year.In this episode:The No-Excuses Mandate: We dive into the Suns' 114-92 loss to Houston. We analyze Coach Jordan Ott's strong post-game comments, where he refused to use the back-to-back as an excuse: "We know what the schedule is... it doesn't matter."Brooks vs. Rockets: We hear from Dillon Brooks on the rivalry loss and what went wrong against his former team.ASU's Final Tailgate Push: We shift to the Sun Devils, featuring the final media availability from Kenny Dillingham, Offensive Coordinator Marcus Arroyo, and Defensive Coordinator Brian Ward. We hear from Jeff Sims and Jordyn Tyson as they prepare for the huge home matchup against West Virginia.NEW SEGMENT: The Verdict Prop Sheet: Just in time for Thanksgiving weekend, we debut our segment of bold, controversial predictions for the biggest games:Booker's Explosion: We predict Devin Booker will score 35+ points in at least two of the next three games.Brooks vs. The Joker: We call for Dillon Brooks to get a technical foul involving Nikola Jokic during the Nuggets matchup.Rivalry Touchdowns: We predict Jordyn Tyson will score 2 touchdowns and Derek Eusebio will score 1 touchdown against the University of Arizona.Don't miss our final verdict on both games before the holiday! Subscribe to The Valley Verdict and follow us on Facebook [@thevalleyverdict], Instagram [@thevalleyverdictpodcast], and YouTube [@thevalleyverdict] for more analysis.

The NBA never sleeps — and this week on The Baseline, we're diving into everything from on-court tension to early-season truth serum. Cal, Warren, and special guest Jabari Davis break down the escalating verbal battle between Ja Morant and Klay Thompson, what it really says about respect, reputation, and the culture within today's NBA, and why this moment hits deeper than typical trash talk.Then we bring back one of our most popular segments: Talk Ish or Abandon Ship, where we revisit our preseason predictions and decide which takes we're standing on… and which ones we're ready to jump off: 

Luke and Mitch Vareldzis discuss what is going on with Devin Booker and Arizona Cardinals legend Patrick Peterson joins the show.

Devin Booker has had a rough go of late, but the Phoenix Suns' bench has kept things relatively afloat more than we thought possible. A review of a loss to the Houston Rockets and a look ahead to, yes, NBA Cup standings.

Barkley talks Suns, why Devin Booker needs to step up, the impact of Dillon Brooks, and why he hates Christmas!

Termine talks Suns, Devin Booker, and all things NBA.

The Valley is winning ugly, and the new Suns' identity is officially CLUTCH! On today's episode of The Valley Verdict, we break down two crucial victories that have both ASU and the Suns firmly back in contention.In this episode:"The Only Option": We break down the thrilling win over Minnesota where Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks fouled out. We analyze Coach Jordan Ott's stunning post-game comment confirming that Colin Gillespie was the only option on the game-winning play. Gillespie discusses the team's "no quit" mentality.Goodwin's Growth: We dive into the 111-102 win over the Spurs (Game 1 of a back-to-back), featuring Jordan Goodwin's first double-double and what his emergence says about the Suns' depth.ASU's Big 12 Power Move: We recap the huge 42-17 road victory over Colorado and discuss how that win, paired with Kenny Dillingham's postgame comments, drastically improves the Sun Devils' path to the Big 12 Championship game.Don't miss our final verdict on which surprise victory was the most important! Subscribe to The Valley Verdict and follow us on Facebook [@thevalleyverdict], Instagram [@thevalleyverdictpodcast], and YouTube [@thevalleyverdict] for more analysis.

Wolf and Luke discuss if Devin Booker is becoming the leader the Phoenix Suns need him to be and how the Arizona Cardinals can prevent their season from completely unraveling.

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Stephen PridGeon-Garner (PHNX Sports) to discuss the surprisingly hot start of the Phoenix Suns.Then, the guys break down the recent play of Nikola Jokic, who's setting the world on fire with an unrivaled blend of scoring efficiency and playmaking.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you'd like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties — they're free, and easy to sign up for — you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot(2:23) — Similarities between the Suns and the Phoenix Mercury(4:03) — Early expectations & results of new head coach Jordan Ott(12:19) — Devin Booker's growth and usage(28:46) — Complementary play of Grayson Allen, Dillon Brooks and Royce O'Neale(37:08) — Suns defense(53:43) — Rapid fire questions (Jalen Green, Ryan Dunn, Oso Ighodaro, Collin Gillespie, best lineup)(01:06:03) — Nikola Jokic breakdown

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Stephen PridGeon-Garner (PHNX Sports) to discuss the surprisingly hot start of the Phoenix Suns.Then, the guys break down the recent play of Nikola Jokic, who's setting the world on fire with an unrivaled blend of scoring efficiency and playmaking.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you'd like to join our Dunker Spot Playoff watch parties — they're free, and easy to sign up for — you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspot(2:23) — Similarities between the Suns and the Phoenix Mercury(4:03) — Early expectations & results of new head coach Jordan Ott(12:19) — Devin Booker's growth and usage(28:46) — Complementary play of Grayson Allen, Dillon Brooks and Royce O'Neale(37:08) — Suns defense(53:43) — Rapid fire questions (Jalen Green, Ryan Dunn, Oso Ighodaro, Collin Gillespie, best lineup)(01:06:03) — Nikola Jokic breakdown