Can Jusuf Nurkic Adjust His Game To Help Suns?

07/05/24 • 66 min

The Phoenix Suns have signed rookie forward Oso Ighodaro. The contract is reportedly higher than most rookies selected in the 2nd round of the draft. How much do the Suns value him? How often will we see him at the 5 this year? What does the center rotation look like this season? We'll dive into all of that and more on today's PHNX Suns Podcast. Join us for the latest around the Suns and don't forget to follow the show on social @PHNX_Suns.

0:00 Intro

1:30 We WON Best Podcast in Arizona!

6:30 Suns Oso Ighodaro to his unique rookie deal, breaking down his game.

31:00 Discussing Jusuf Nurkic's fit on this roster

48:00 Any free agents we have our eyes on?

59:00 Giving Flex advice for his first Vegas trip

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0:00 Intro

1:30 We WON Best Podcast in Arizona!

6:30 Suns Oso Ighodaro to his unique rookie deal, breaking down his game.

31:00 Discussing Jusuf Nurkic's fit on this roster

48:00 Any free agents we have our eyes on?

59:00 Giving Flex advice for his first Vegas trip

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What's Next For The Phoenix Suns In Free Agency After Bringing Back Damion Lee?

The Phoenix Suns are bringing back Damion Lee on a 1 year deal. They also officially signed Ryan Dunn to his rookie contract bringing their roster to 13 total players. Josh Okogie is expected to return. Will they sign Oso Ighodaro to a full rookie contract? Or will they look to add another free agent? Let's talk about the Suns options and what we think they should do on today's PHNX Suns Podcast. Join us for the latest around the Suns and don't forget to follow the show on social @PHNX_Suns.

0:00 Intro

1:15 Damion Lee returns on a vet minimum deal!

8:45 Looking at the Suns roster as of right now

23:00 Looking into possible rotations for the season

43:00 Wildcards to crack the rotation

58:00 Favorite 4th of July side dish

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Take That For Data, Ep. 11: Evaluating Ryan Dunn, Oso Ighodaro, Monte Morris, Mason Plumlee and Suns' free agency moves

It's time for another episode of Take That For Data, part of the PHNX Suns Podcast! On the latest episode, Gerald Bourguet and Stephen Pridgeon-Garner evaluate the newest additions to the Phoenix Suns, including Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro through the draft, as well as Monte Morris and Mason Plumlee in 2024 NBA free agency.

In addition to evaluating the new arrivals, the duo also takes a look at the Suns agreeing to bring back Royce O'Neale, Bol Bol, Damion Lee and possibly Josh Okogie, as well as remaining roster needs in free agency.

0:00 - Intro

1:10 - Evaluating Ryan Dunn

15:05 - The strengths and weaknesses of Oso Ighodaro

31:30 - What Monte Morris provides

42:55 - Expectations for Mason Plumlee

51:30 - Re-signing Royce O'Neale

54:00 - Bol Bol's back!

57:35 - The return of Damion Lee

1:04:00 - Remaining needs for Suns roster

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