2021-22 Season Discussion and Speculation

[lilfishi22]

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JJ is an ELITE addition to ESPN. A significant step up from the rest of the talking heads

"Bob Cousy made 1st team all NBA in an era with West and Oscar" Jerry West and Oscar came into the league in 1960 and immediately were all-stars and All-NBA guys. Cousy retired at the end of 63. So there were only 3 seasons in which they overlapped and Cousy last made 1st team alongside Oscar in 1960 and then was 2nd team until retirement.

This Russo guy is so full of ****

[starbosa10]

Woj reported a 2-3 week recovery timeline but "officially" there is no timeline as per Monty. Given how tight-lipped and ultra-conservative Suns front office timetables for returns are (if given at all), we could see Booker back earlier but who knows. Take it how you will

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Still can't see him coming back sooner than a game 7

[lilfishi22]

Woj reported a 2-3 week recovery timeline but "officially" there is no timeline as per Monty. Given how tight-lipped and ultra-conservative Suns front office timetables for returns are (if given at all), we could see Booker back earlier but who knows. Take it how you will

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Still can't see him coming back sooner than a game 7

I don't expect him to be back for this series possibly unless we're in dire straits

[bwgood77]

Woj reported a 2-3 week recovery timeline but "officially" there is no timeline as per Monty. Given how tight-lipped and ultra-conservative Suns front office timetables for returns are (if given at all), we could see Booker back earlier but who knows. Take it how you will

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WOJ reported a couple of games. He just retweeted that Windhorst said he could miss 2-3 weeks in a piece he wrote. I don't think there is any new news. You never know with these. It could be 5 days or 20 days. Usually 7-10.

Main thing is we need to win the next game and preferably the next two and then he would have almost 2 weeks time off before the next series if we can take care of this one.

[Mulhollanddrive]

Be shocked if he missed any elimination games, I think he'd rather give up Kendall.

[spanishninja]

Woj reported a 2-3 week recovery timeline but "officially" there is no timeline as per Monty. Given how tight-lipped and ultra-conservative Suns front office timetables for returns are (if given at all), we could see Booker back earlier but who knows. Take it how you will

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WOJ reported a couple of games. He just retweeted that Windhorst said he could miss 2-3 weeks in a piece he wrote. I don't think there is any new news. You never know with these. It could be 5 days or 20 days. Usually 7-10.

Main thing is we need to win the next game and preferably the next two and then he would have almost 2 weeks time off before the next series if we can take care of this one.

the 2-3 week timeframe was simply by comparing other similar injuries in recent history. but then everybody ignored the "could" part but said he is expected to miss that timeframe.

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[RaisingArizona]

Gambo said he is only ruled out tomorrow. Beyond that, it depends on how he feels.

[bwgood77]

Gambo said he is only ruled out tomorrow. Beyond that, it depends on how he feels.

That makes more sense than anyone specifying that he WILL be out a timeframe, though most say "up to". Since these things can feel better over a wide range of time. It would be nice if he was out a few games though and it allowed people to step up, get in grooves, while also winning the series though...especially if we did in 5, but I'm not sure I'm entirely confident that will happen.

[Saberestar]

Gambo said he is only ruled out tomorrow. Beyond that, it depends on how he feels.

That makes more sense than anyone specifying that he WILL be out a timeframe, though most say "up to". Since these things can feel better over a wide range of time. It would be nice if he was out a few games though and it allowed people to step up, get in grooves, while also winning the series though...especially if we did in 5, but I'm not sure I'm entirely confident that will happen.

Yeah, this is what Gambo says...

The Suns ruled out Devin Booker for Game 3 after the initial assessment of a mild hamstring injury. And while he is unlikely to play Sunday in Game 4 they have not ruled him out yet. Reason is that these injuries vary in recovery time, usually 2-3 weeks but sometimes earlier and in the playoffs where its win or go home many players come back not being 100%.

So we just don't know for sure and at this point they will take it game by game.

[Calvin Klein]

Not even the Suns know for sure. Everyone is just speculating to gain clicks.

[RunDogGun]

The Suns have been vague about injuries all season. Why tip your hat in the playoffs? Even if they know he won't be available on Sunday, still make the Pels game plan for him.

[Saberestar]

Tonight I expect Cam Johnson to start next to CP3, Mikal, Crowder and Ayton.

That starting lineup has been successful but on a sample size. I like our size and we probably will match better against Jones/Ingram/Hayes.

[kwsqd]

Tonight I expect Cam Johnson to start next to CP3, Mikal, Crowder and Ayton.

That starting lineup has been successful but on a sample size. I like our size and we probably will match better against Jones/Ingram/Hayes.

Agreed. I like this better than starting Shamet.

[RunDogGun]

Chowder needs to be benched.

[Saberestar]

Chowder needs to be benched.

Not happening. He just needs to score some 3p shot here and there and he is fine.

[PittsburghSuns]

Chowder needs to be benched.

although Crowder deserves all the hate he is getting for his absolutely pathetic performance so far he is far from the only problem. Ayton disappearance or not stepping up in game 2, Payne looking completely lost, cam Jo being afraid to shoot, McGee getting smoked on D. We got problems let’s see what Monty can do?

[RunDogGun]

Chowder needs to be benched.

although Crowder deserves all the hate he is getting for his absolutely pathetic performance so far he is far from the only problem. Ayton disappearance or not stepping up in game 2, Payne looking completely lost, cam Jo being afraid to shoot, McGee getting smoked on D. We got problems let’s see what Monty can do?

I don't hate Chowder, his play this season is not that of a starter. That is the end of it. I can't help it if Monty doesn't realize it yet. I know he is slow to adjust, but a whole year is ridiculous. Once Craig started in Chowder's place, we should have ridden out Craig's starting since he couldn't miss a shot and was rebounding like a pf should. I hear around here all the time "well if it ain't broke", well Craig starting wasn't broken, and we put Chowder back in the starting line, and he has played poorly since.

[Saberestar]

Phoenix Suns' Cam Johnson is expected to start in place of the injured Devin Booker in Game 3 on Friday, per Arizona Sports' @Gambo987.

[RunDogGun]

Chowder needs to be benched.

Not happening. He just needs to score some 3p shot here and there and he is fine.

But he isn't. He can't really guard BI, and has troubles on CJ when the switch happens. If we don't make the move and he continues to play terribly, we are just wasting this playoffs to placate his ego. A change needs to happen, and its not just filling in Booker's starting spot. We need to match the Pels length, and this game is the best opportunity to do it. Chowder has done just fine off the bench on all eight of the teams he has been on. He shouldn't have been a starter in the first place. Cam was our bubble starter, and shouldn't have lost the job, just because Chowder chose to come here as a FA.

[NapoleonII]

I don't understand why we're just conceding getting destroyed on the glass. That might have worked when we had Booker and Paul leading our offense, but now?

Bring out Bismack to battle.

I'd start

Paul
Bridges
Crowder
Ayton
Bismack

and roll with

Aaron Holiday
Cam Payne
CamJo
McGee

to battle their bench.