Podcasts about Phoenix Suns

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart ( ⁨@justincontheair⁩ ), Kevin is joined by Vince Silva from the Buy the Dip podcast as they start the show discussing Vince's Kings signing Ben Simmons. What we realistically can expect from Ben at this point and why the move makes sense for both parties. The guys also take a look at the Kings overall standpoint and debate if Sabonis finally gets moved this season. Next, the NBA drops the hammer on the Clippers for trying to circumvent the salary cap with Kawhi Leonard. A look at the Clips status now post losing five first-rounders and other fines and how things shake up with the Kawhi trade officially completed plus how do the Raptors fare in the East w Kawhi onboard? The guys stack it up. In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, Taj Gibson joins the Bulls staff, the Pistons offseason and the Suns lose Mark Williams. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube!

D'Antoni talks 7 Seconds or Less, the Hall of Fame, and more.

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This week we finally get to the ToTT medal after misplacing it last week. There is a wrap of the trades impacting the Suns this and next year. We also discuss the past week of finals and give our tips for the Preliminary Finals.Thanks for listening! If you have a question, comment or feedback for us, get in touch below.Email: turnoverthetape@gmail.comX: @turnoverthetapeCheers,K

En este episodio, hacemos el Fastbreak con las noticias más importantes de días recientes, debatimos el ranking por posiciones, esta vez con los shooting guards, y nos vamos a fondo con los Phoenix Suns, analizando su offseason, trivia del equipo y drafteamos jugadores de la historia de la franquicia para crear un cuadro regular y más. Únete a la comunidad de Whatsapp de Los NBA Freaks:https;//chat.whatsapp.com/FmSCEFkbeLyGzwnzfpSEFJRedes sociales:Facebook, X, Instagram: @losnbafreaksEmail:losnbafreaks@gmail.com

Ryan Resch, former Assistant General Manager and VP of Basketball Operations for the Phoenix Suns, joins guest host Jimmy Soni on Infinite Loops to explore what happens to competitive advantage when every team has the same data, and why the real edge comes from the questions you ask of it. Ryan traces his path from a cold email to Baylor coach Scott Drew to nearly a decade in the Suns front office and his current work leading data and AI in private equity. Show Notes Ryan Resch & Jimmy Soni Ryan Resch on LinkedIn: Former Suns Assistant GM and VP of Basketball Operations, now leading data and AI at 1949 Capital Partners. Connect with Ryan Beyond the Dashboard: Ryan's Harvard Business School interview with Boris Groysberg on optical tracking, dashboards, and AI. Read the interview Shore Capital Partners: The private equity firm founded by Justin Ishbia, where Ryan helped roll out AI tools. Shore Capital Partners Jimmy Soni on X: Guest host, bestselling author, and editor-in-chief of Infinite Books. Connect with Jimmy Teams, Leaders & Data Discussed James Jones: The 2020-21 NBA Executive of the Year, whose Suns rebuild started with raising the floor. Executive of the Year Scott Drew: The Baylor head coach who answered Ryan's cold email and later had him build lineup data. Scott Drew at Baylor SportVU: The camera system that brought optical tracking to every NBA arena in 2013-14. SportVU and the NBA Second Spectrum: The machine learning platform that turned tracking data into tagged plays and dashboards teams across the league use. Second Spectrum and the NBA Hawk-Eye: Sony's 3D tracking system, used across the NBA since 2023-24. Hawk-Eye and the NBA Books, Shows & AI Tools Mentioned Moneyball by Michael Lewis: The 2003 book on the Oakland A's that frames how analytics moved from baseball into basketball. Moneyball Hyperion by Dan Simmons: The first book in the sci-fi series Ryan is reading, and a window into how earlier writers imagined AI. Hyperion The Founders by Jimmy Soni: Jimmy's history of PayPal and Silicon Valley, which Ryan handed out at the Suns. The Founders TBPN and Dwarkesh Podcast: Two of the tech shows Ryan wishes he had more hours for. TBPN | Dwarkesh Podcast Claude Code and Codex: The coding agents Ryan uses in a workspace built for agents to read. Claude Code | Codex  

Bob talks about his time as the Pheonix Suns Gorilla mascot, his interactions with Michael Jordan, Hakeem Olajuwon, and more.

This week Matt & I talk some interesting Suns re-signings and where they may play and we chat about the first week of finals.Thanks for listening! If you have a question, comment or feedback for us, get in touch below.Email: turnoverthetape@gmail.comX: @turnoverthetapeCheers,K

The NBA dropped the largest punishment in league history on Steve Ballmer and the LA Clippers by fining them and taking away five 1st round picks after determining that they did, in fact, repeatedly circumvent the salary cap.The league's report includes some stunning details and and Adam Silver's punishment has surprised many observers (also apparently including the Clippers), with how severe it is.On this episode of Fastbreak Breakfast, Keith and Dave react all of this news and offer their opinions on the situation, plus preview the Pacific Division, and what the Clippers' fallout might mean for the Lakers, Kings, Suns and Warriors.Join the slack channel at http://patreon.com/fastbreakbreakfast!Subscribe on YouTube!Get 20% off a Stathead annual subscription with code FBBFUse promo code FASTBREABREAK at SeatGeek for $20 off your first ticket purchaseCheck out the merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfast

Suns out, guns out on Settle the Score this week as host Matt Knost and musical director Andy Merryweather are pleased as punch to invite back Andres Gallego and David Jindoian. We had some technical difficulties at the very end but it shouldn't be too big a deal for you as you enjoy this week's show!Our patreon is now LIVE!!! Head over to https://www.patreon.com/settlethescoreshow and join one of our 5 tiers! We're offering all kinds of perks, backstage access, exclusive shows, and more. We can't wait to have you be apart of the show and our new community. So please head to https://www.patreon.com/settlethescoreshow to support the show today!There's a general text thread on our Discord server for everyone. Join the discussion at https://discord.gg/GqcDngEjAB Follow on twitterMatt: https://www.twitter.com/mattknost Andy: https://www.twitter.com/sts_andym Andres: https://www.twitter.com/galleghostDavid: https://www.twitter.com/DJindoian

Jared and Mo continue their season preview series with the Pacific Division, discussing one thing they are excited about and one thing they are concerned about, then making a prediction about the season, for each of the Warriors, Clippers, Lakers, Suns, and Kings. 1:15 Warriors 14:32 Clippers 25:15 Lakers 39:25 Suns 47:47 Kings Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Daisy had some explosive reports to answer to off the top. What impact will Scott Pendlebury have at the Suns. Matthew Nicks under the pump. Dean Cox on the Sydney five. Tips for the first proper week of finals & much more. (Episode recorded before the Clarkson news dropped)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Los Angeles Lakers have just been sold for $12.5 billion, the highest price ever paid for any sports franchise in history. This blockbuster deal has sent shockwaves through the worlds of finance, technology, and sports culture alike. What does it mean when the most iconic basketball team on the planet changes hands under these circumstances? To understand the full picture, we need to look at who is buying, why they are buying, and what happens to a legendary franchise when its new owners are not fans of the game. Mark Walter had purchased the Los Angeles Lakers roughly a year ago at a $10 billion valuation, which was itself a record at the time. Josh Kushner, who runs Thrive Capital, one of OpenAI’s largest shareholders, called Walter out of the blue and made an offer. Within 72 hours, a deal was struck. The team was never officially on the market. Walter, facing regulatory scrutiny from both the US attorney in Manhattan and the SEC over billions in loans tied to his conglomerate, needed liquidity fast. The sale was as much about financial pressure as it was about opportunity. This is just some of the topics that Pirates Christopher Lochhead, Eddie Yoon and Bri Clark discuss on this episode of The Pirate Street Journal. Each week, the Category Pirates pick three headlines worth paying attention to and break down the category underneath. You're listening to Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different. We are the real dialogue podcast for people with a different mind. So get your mind in a different place, and hey ho, let's go.   The Financial Risks Behind the Los Angeles Lakers Deal Kushner is placing the Los Angeles Lakers inside a vehicle called Thrive Eternal, a fund designed specifically for assets he believes are immune to technological disruption. This is a fascinating strategic bet. The Lakers sit alongside a portfolio stuffed with AI winners, and buyers of sports franchises can write off the entire purchase price over 15 years, generating roughly $830 million per year in paper losses. That tax advantage alone makes the acquisition a compelling financial instrument, not just a trophy asset. However, the financial engineering behind this deal raises serious concerns. The NBA limits how much institutional investors can contribute and caps team debt at $475 million. This is the inverse of the traditional private equity playbook, where firms minimize their own capital and maximize leverage. Kushner and his partners do not have $12.5 billion sitting in cash. They are taking on enormous concentrated risk, and the question of who their exit liquidity will eventually be points uncomfortably toward retail investors when their AI holdings eventually go public.   What Happens When Non-Fans Own Iconic Teams The Bus family owned the Los Angeles Lakers since 1979. That is nearly five decades of stewardship rooted in a genuine connection to the team and the city. When passionate fans own teams, good things tend to happen. Mark Cuban sat courtside and screamed at referees because he cared. Ryan Smith bought the Utah Jazz and poured money into player facilities, hired legends like Danny Ainge, and helped transform Salt Lake City into a genuine entertainment destination. These are owners who think about championships and community, not just cashflow. When financial engineers own teams, the calculus changes entirely. Ticket prices rise. Star players get traded to cut costs. Stadium deals extract money from cities and municipalities that can barely afford it. The priority stack becomes clear: owners first, players second, cities third, and fans last. The Los Angeles Lakers are now a hedge against technological disruption inside a portfolio built by people whose primary expertise is in venture capital and artificial intelligence, not basketball. Whether that leads to winning or just profitable mediocrity remains to be seen.   The Broader Warning Signs for the Sports Economy The Los Angeles Lakers sale does not exist in a vacuum. Across the NBA, a pattern is emerging that looks uncomfortably familiar. Team valuations have skyrocketed from hundreds of millions to tens of billions in a remarkably short period of time. Owners who bought at peak valuations are already showing signs of financial strain. Matt Ishbia bought the Phoenix Suns for around $4 billion by pledging his mortgage company as collateral and betting that interest rates would fall. They did not. He may now be facing pressure to sell stakes in the team. The S&P500 is up nearly 75 percent over the past three years, making wealthy investors feel flush and willing to take on risks they would normally avoid. But market runs do not last forever, and when the tide goes out, we find out who has been swimming without protection. The concentration of risk among sports franchise owners, combined with NBA rules that prevent traditional leverage strategies, creates a fragile ecosystem. The Los Angeles Lakers may be the most visible example of a much larger systemic stress building quietly beneath the surface of professional sports. To hear about the topics in this week's The Pirate Street Journal, download and listen to this episode. You can also read more Pirate Street Journal entries in the Category Pirates newsletter. We hope you enjoyed this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different™! Christopher loves hearing from his listeners. Feel free to email him, connect on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and subscribe on Apple Podcast / Spotify!    

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the show by discussing the latest setback for Shaedon Sharpe, as he'll be out untilt he All-Star break with a meniscus tear. Who can step up for the Blazers and how it clears up one of Portland's biggest questions. Next, the Raptors announce Kyle Lowry's jersey will be retired. With that news, the guys look at every team and discuss anybody active in the NBA that they think will be retired one day. In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, Blake Griffin has a new late night show, the Warriors signing Georges Niang, KCP's apartment getting struck by lightning and the second apron strikes again. Finally, another round of Immaculate Grid. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube!

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This week on Red Time, JB and Coxy debate whether Scott Pendlebury's No. 10 should be retired by Collingwood, and what impact he'll have at the Suns. Plus, is Matthew Nicks is being judged too harshly? The Tassie delay that could deter top-line talent from joining the club, and a look-ahead to this week's big finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan and Grant play re-grade the 2025 NBA offseason for the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings.Odds via FanDuel Sportsbookhttps://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab

Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Monday the 31st of August with hosts Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. The AFL 360 panel reviews a wildly successful Wildcard Weekend, with more than 170,000 fans turning out as Carlton’s stunning fairytale comeback continues into the final eight. AFL 360 then reflects on the end of Scott Pendlebury’s legendary Magpies era, with the panel discussing his legacy, leadership and what he could bring to the Gold Coast Suns. For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 217 (Part 3) of Game Changers, Professor Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Gerard Martin. Gerard Martin is about to embark on his first year as Lead Assistant Coach for the Valley Suns – the Phoenix Suns' NBA G-League team. He spent the last two years as an Assistant Coach and Director of Player Development with the Perth Wildcats in the Australian NBL. Prior to that, Gerard spent three years coaching college basketball at California Baptist University from 2020 to 2023. Before beginning his coaching career, Gerard played Division I college basketball at Grand Canyon University from 2014 to 2019. He attended the Australian Institute of Sport from 2013 to 2014, represented Australia on two junior national teams, and is a proud graduate of The Scots College. Gerard was born and raised in Manly as the youngest of four siblings. The Game Changers podcast is produced by Evan Phillips supported by a School for tomorrow (aschoolfortomorrow.com), and powered by CIRCLE. The podcast is hosted on SoundCloud and distributed through Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Apple Podcasts. Please subscribe and tell your friends you like what you are hearing. You can contact us at gamechangers@circle.education, on Twitter and Instagram via @GameChangersPC, and you can also connect with Phil and Adriano via LinkedIn and Twitter. Let's go!

Perth Wildcats favorite Angus Brandt dropped into the studio after returning to Australia following seven years playing in Italy and Japan! Over in the AFL, Shaun reviewed the Wildcard Weekend action and discussed Scott Pendlebury's shock move to the Gold Coast Suns after 21 seasons at Collingwood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt & I get stuck into Scott Pendlebury coming to the Suns, how much game time he will play, why he is a great fit and what 2027 onwards will look like with him in the club.There is also list management talk, reflecting on the wild card and looking ahead to this weekend of finals.Thanks for listening! If you have a question, comment or feedback for us, get in touch below.Email: turnoverthetape@gmail.comX: @turnoverthetapeCheers,K

The Dust of Suns Ensemble plays what is loosely called chamber music. But all the compositions are recent and unabashedly blend in many styles of music. Chris Lynch composed all the pieces on the Dust of Suns new album entitled Alyosha, and Chris talked to Phil Nusbaum about the release. To get the conversation started, Phil asked Chris for his definition of chamber music.

On this episode of 3 Championship Drive, Lance Caporossi discusses the possibility of Devin Booker and Cade Cunningham becoming one of the NBA's most dangerous backcourts.Could the Detroit Pistons have ever realistically traded for Devin Booker? And if there was an opportunity, when was the right time for Detroit to make its move?Lance also breaks down how Booker would fit alongside Cade Cunningham, including what a Booker-Cade backcourt could mean for the Pistons offense and whether Booker is the type of elite scorer Detroit needs next to its franchise player.Plus, Lance takes a closer look at Devin Booker's massive contract and whether his salary would make acquiring him too risky for Detroit. Booker signed a major extension with Phoenix that keeps him tied to the franchise for years and makes any potential trade a massive financial commitment.Finally, where would there be more pressure on Devin Booker: staying in Phoenix as the face of the Suns, or coming home to Detroit and joining Cade Cunningham and a Pistons team with championship expectations?Topics discussed:Devin Booker and Cade Cunningham's potential fitCould the Detroit Pistons trade for Devin Booker?When Detroit should have pursued BookerDevin Booker's contract and salaryIs Booker worth the financial commitment?The pressure on Booker in Phoenix vs. DetroitCan Booker be the perfect No. 2 option next to Cade?Detroit Pistons news, rumors and analysisSubscribe to 3 Championship Drive for more Detroit Pistons news, trade rumors, player analysis, NBA discussion, and Cade Cunningham coverage.#DetroitPistons #Pistons #DevinBooker #CadeCunningham #NBARumors #PistonsNewsIf you enjoyed this episode, make sure to follow 3 Championship Drive on Spotify and subscribe on YouTube for daily Detroit Pistons coverage. From trade rumors and free agency to NBA Draft scouting reports and game analysis, we've got Pistons fans covered all year long. Leave a 5-star rating, share the podcast with another Pistons fan, and join the conversation in the comments. New episodes every week.

Bickley and Marotta talk Cardinals, Diamondbacks, and Suns.

Miles beams back into Derry & Toms from the Casual Trek transporter room so we can talk about Mike and James Cawthorn's (under pseudonym Philip James) 1969 JINO* tale, The Distant Suns. First serialised in The Illustrated Weekly of India in 1969 and later published by Unicorn SF and NEL in the 70s, it's a rollicking space adventure tale, so, obviously, we talk about The Black Hole, Psycho, the villainous filmic appearances of sub-par The Master actor Anthony Ainley, the perils of The Warp, if Udo Kier had starred in Possession, and more. Interesting factoid... according to John Davey's excellent Moorcography.org , the first US edition was in 2010 and states that it is 'an Eternal Champion Novel.' We're not convinced by that, but eh... whatever sells it, I suppose. I didn't get round to checking later publications in collections, for example, the Millennium Sailing To Utopia omnibus (which was also badged as an Eternal Champion volume, to be fair) in 1993. Did Mike change anything to make that more explicit, I wonder? I don't think he did, but I could be wrong. Answers on a postcard. You can find more Miles on the Casual Trek Podcast. The David Britton 1979 interview of James Cawthorn is here, and you can grab James Cawthorn: The Man And His Art and Stormbringer Sessions: Sketches For A Graphic Novel from John Davey's Jayde Design. We really should do a full episode on these at some point in the future.   *Jerry In Name Only

Walking is something most of us do every day without thinking, but the way you move may reveal far more about your health than you realize. In this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement, Steven Sashen speaks with Courtney Conley, DC, Founder and CEO of Gait Happens, who explains how walking speed, sensory input, foot strength, mobility, and the big toe can affect balance, efficiency, pain, and healthy aging. Courtney also shares practical ways to improve walking, including gradually spending more time barefoot, choosing footwear that respects the foot's natural anatomy, strengthening the feet, and using simple cues to walk taller, faster, and softer. Key Takeaways:→ Walking speed is considered an important health indicator and may provide clues about future physical and neurological decline. → Brisk, intentional walking can be more efficient than the slow, guarded gait people often adopt when in pain.→ Walking taller, faster, and more softly can help reduce overstriding and promote a smoother gait. → Healthy walking depends on foot strength, mobility, balance, and the feet's ability to interact naturally with the ground. → Difficulty walking barefoot may reflect a deconditioned foot rather than proof that the foot permanently needs external support.  Dr. Courtney Conley is a nationally bestselling author, an international educator, and a leading authority on foot and gait health. She is the founder of Gait Happens, a global education company that helps people restore foot function through science-backed training, professional education, and personalized care.  With nearly 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Conley has worked with professional athletes from organizations such as the Phoenix Suns, New York Yankees, Cleveland Browns, New York Giants, and San Francisco 49ers. She also serves as Head of Patient Care at Total Health Solutions and Total Health Performance in Lakewood, Colorado.   Her book, Walk, became a USA Today and Amazon bestseller. Dr. Conley has appeared on The Peter Attia Drive, Diary of a CEO, CBS Mornings, and Fox & Friends, where she shares her belief that strength, mobility, and long-term health begin from the ground up.   Connect With Courtney: Website: https://gaithappens.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaithappens/ https://www.instagram.com/drcourtneyconley/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gaithappens/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcourtneyconley/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/gait-happens/   Connect with Steven: Xero Shoes: https://xeroshoes.com/ Join the MOVEMENT Movement: https://jointhemovementmovement.com/ X: https://x.com/XeroShoes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xeroshoes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/xeroshoes

Michael Whiting, Emily Patterson and Nathan Schmook discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. It's report-card season for four of the eight non-Victorian sides that have missed out on finals action. West Coast had a year of 2 halves, Port Adelaide under first-year coach Josh Carr fell short in five games by 3 points or less. The Giants were the most unpredictable side of the season, the SUNS the most disappointing. Plus, the most worthy recipient of the Thursday Great Man. Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My team is god awful. Thank god Jack Silvagni can defend.Enjoy!!

Tim Woodson and Dr. A continue the Sleepers, Busts & Our Guys series with the Suns, Trail Blazers and Bulls. They reveal their favorite fantasy targets, overlooked sleepers and potential busts from each roster while identifying the players who could outperform or disappoint their 2026-27 draft-day price. Presented by FanDuel Download the SportsEthos App on the APP Store and Google Play! FantasyPass now includes DAILY PROJECTIONS - perfect for DFS and head-to-head leagues. Join the Discussion on DISCORD for real-time advice and community support. Subscribe, Rate, and Review on Apple and Spotify for expert updates and tips! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rover is sick, suns out guts out, ice throwing, and AC usage. Duji finally got her Kalm bracelet and ring. NFL player Josh Allen upset that the news has been talking about the death of Ed Oliver's son. Deshawn Watson is upset that Browns fans boo him.

Rover is sick, suns out guts out, ice throwing, and AC usage. Duji finally got her Kalm bracelet and ring. NFL player Josh Allen upset that the news has been talking about the death of Ed Oliver's son. Deshawn Watson is upset that Browns fans boo him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of OiO Game Club, we wrap our discussion of Marvel's Midnight Suns by Firaxis. We share our thoughts on: Final thoughts on combat The superhero relationship system Exploration The story of Marvel's Midnight Suns OiO Game Club is a standalone segment of the Outside is Overrated podcast. We play and discuss a different game with the OiO community each month. Our Patreon supporters are invited to join the discussion! Premier Health presents Outside is Overrated.  Music courtesy of: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. 

The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 217 (Part 3) of Game Changers, Professor Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Gerard Martin. Gerard Martin is about to embark on his first year as Lead Assistant Coach for the Valley Suns – the Phoenix Suns' NBA G-League team. He spent the last two years as an Assistant Coach and Director of Player Development with the Perth Wildcats in the Australian NBL. Prior to that, Gerard spent three years coaching college basketball at California Baptist University from 2020 to 2023. Before beginning his coaching career, Gerard played Division I college basketball at Grand Canyon University from 2014 to 2019. He attended the Australian Institute of Sport from 2013 to 2014, represented Australia on two junior national teams, and is a proud graduate of The Scots College. Gerard was born and raised in Manly as the youngest of four siblings. The Game Changers podcast is produced by Evan Phillips supported by a School for tomorrow (aschoolfortomorrow.com), and powered by CIRCLE. The podcast is hosted on SoundCloud and distributed through Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Apple Podcasts. Please subscribe and tell your friends you like what you are hearing. You can contact us at gamechangers@circle.education, on Twitter and Instagram via @GameChangersPC, and you can also connect with Phil and Adriano via LinkedIn and Twitter. Let's go!

- NBC Sports NBA writer Kurt Helin

Amick talks Suns, and the latest on the Lakers and Cippers investigations.

Joel Peterson and Damian Barrett discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Ben King has most likely played his final game for the SUNS, and Ross isn't sure whether he'll have his trusted coaching lieutenant Corey Enright next year. Must-win match at the G tonight for the Lions, Sydney has announced its team changes for this weekend against North, and clapping in press conferences? Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Sports the NEMO Way we bring the best Phoenix pro athletes to the table for discussion. Welcome back to Sports the NEMO Way were we are going to talk a little Phoenix sports. From Barkley to Amare to Nash to maybe Kidd to Randy Johnson. We might even talk Arizona Cardinals with Fitzgerald. You'll never know who we pick unless you tune in. Press that play button and get ready for Phoenix. Have a great day and we'll see you all next week... Peace.

On the latest Mortcast Jeff talks about how the NBA chasing that big dollar with NBA team valuations and more (plus an incoherent CBA designed entirely to help inflate valuations) leads to the issues it's having right now. How the Lakers, Blazers, Suns and Clippers are an example of the NBA's chase of the dollar needing to be reigned in. Enjoy the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bill Simmons welcomes Tom Pelissero to The Ringer to go through their Pressure Rankings of the NFL ahead of the new season. Then, Sam Koppelman joins the pod to take a deep dive into the financial side of the Lakers sale, Mat Ishbia's Suns, and much more. (0:00) Intro (3:07) NFL preview (38:51) NFL Pressure Rankings (01:22:36) NBA team ownership with Sam Koppelman Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Tom Pelissero and Sam Koppelman Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo NBA 2K27 | Ball Over Everything The Dog Stars only in theaters and IMAX August 28. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dillon Brooks got his extension. Miles Bridges is next up for the Phoenix Suns. Plus, we run down the pecking order and power rank the NBA's Western Conference.

Bickley and Marotta talk Cardinals, Diamondbacks, and Suns.

Nate and Danny react to the shock sale of the Lakers. Why did this happen now, and what does it mean for the Lakers and the league? Bradley Beal gets a new contract that is clear evidence of circumvention, while Pablo Torre uncovers more evidence of clear circumvention. Dennis Schröder is traded to Charlotte. Why it was an easy call for the Hornets, and what it could open up for the Cavs. We explain why Jeff Schwartz's comments about the CBA harming veteran players were so off base. Finally we look back on the career of the recently retired Russell Westbrook. 0:00 Lakers sold to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for $12.5 billion 15:50 Bradley Beal re-signs with Clippers; more cap-circumvention concerns 19:15 New Kawhi Leonard/Clippers sponsorship evidence 21:48 Jeff Schwartz criticism of the CBA and veteran-player market 25:39 Cavaliers trade Dennis Schröder to Charlotte for Tre Mann 35:13 Tyrese Haliburton says he's ready for the season 35:51 Suns waive Haywood Highsmith 37:45 Russell Westbrook retires; career retrospective 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.

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Wolf and Mitch Vareldzis react to the Phoenix Suns' 2026-2027 schedule and 15-year NFL veteran Lorenzo Alexander joins the show.

Bickley and Marotta talk Suns, Bickley Blasts on the Cardinals, and we're joined by Tyler "Boom Boom" Drake.

Why you should treat your home like a hotel, and a common blindspot that can lead to unnecessary conflict. Plus a relationship hack. Episode highlights: Try This at Home: treat your home like a hotel—declutter, fix small annoyances, and add small touches of luxury. [03:10] Happiness Hack: A listener shares a tip on making helpful introductions [11:14] Happiness Stumbling Block: Are you arguing that you are “right,” when you're really talking about preferences?  [04:20] Demerits & Gold Stars: Gretchen's demerit: not taking away her old camera; Elizabeth's gold star: to her son Jack for his first solo flight [21:47] Mentioned in this episode: Better Than Before by Gretchen Rubin The “Strategy of the Lightning Bolt”  Secrets of Adulthood by Gretchen Rubin  Good Time Girls by Lael Morgan (Amazon, Bookshop)  House of Suns by Alastair Reynolds (Amazon, Bookshop) Connect with Us: Email: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Website: gretchenrubin.com Instagram: @gretchenrubin | @lizcraft Learn more about Gretchen's Four Tendencies personality framework and take the free quiz. Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or rate us on Spotify—it helps other listeners find the show! Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bickley and Marotta talk Cardinals, Diamondbacks, and Suns.

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Anthony Slater to break down the latest on the situation with Kawhi and the Clippers including how that will impact the plans for the Raptors. Next, we discuss how Dillon Brooks' contract impacts the future spending plans for the Suns before we talk about why Denver's books put them in trouble moving forward. Finally, we remember NBA legend Don Nelson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#273: Steve Scalzi is an assistant coach with the Detroit Pistons and now the Head Coach of the Motor City Cruise. He brings extensive experience in coaching, player development, leadership, and team building at the highest levels of basketball. Throughout his career, Scalzi has worked within highly competitive collegiate and professional environments, developing a deep understanding of what it takes to build strong teams, cultivate a winning culture, and maximize individual potential. His stops include Boston College, Northeastern, OKC Thunder, Phoenix Suns, and the Detroit Pistons. He has coached players like Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant, Chris Paul, Paul George, Carmelo Anthony, Devin Booker, Cade Cunningham, and Jalen Duran. He has coached alongside Darko Rajakovic, Scott Brooks, Billy Donovan, Mark Daigneault, Monty Williams, & BJ Bickerstaff, as well as Sam Presti. His experience provides valuable insight into leadership, organizational culture, performance, and the pursuit of excellence, principles that extend well beyond the basketball court. Today, he brings that perspective to Building Excellence to discuss the people, principles, and practices that drive sustained success.For more on Steve you can check out the Detroit Pitons and motor City Cruise Website, as well as Linkedin. Enjoy the show!