Lucas McLean

Lucas McLean

I have a B.A. in Economics. I grew up during the 7 seconds or less era and have loved the team ever since. I am obsessive about basketball and needless to say I bleed purple and orange.

Feb 22, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) drives the ball in front of Phoenix Suns center Alex Len (21) during the second quarter at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

DeAndre Jordan could help build a great team in PHX

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Jan 29, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Phoenix Suns forward T.J. Warren (12) shoots a free throw during the second quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Are the Orlando Magic still interested in T.J. Warren?

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Mar 3, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts in the second quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Valley of the Suns Season Awards

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Mar 23, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Josh Jackson (11) reacts during the second half in the semifinals of the midwest Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Why Josh Jackson Should be the Suns #1 Target

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Nov 27, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler (4) celebrates a play with forward Alan Williams against the Denver Nuggets at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Nuggets defeated the Suns 118-114. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

The Suns’ Difficult Decision: Keep Len or Williams

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Jan 5, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) dribbles the ball past Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry (30) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. The Suns defeat the Mavericks 102-95. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Phoenix visits the Rejuvenated Mavs Saturday Night

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Dec 29, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) handles the ball against Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) in the second half of the NBA game at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns won 99-91. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

Phoenix, We Have a Bledsoe Problem

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Jan 3, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dragan Bender (35) shoots the basketball in the first half of the NBA game against the Miami Heat at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns won 99-90. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

Is Dragan Bender the NBA’s Next Unicorn?

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Feb 4, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) reacts after making a three point basket against the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Devin Booker is on Pace for All-Time Greatness

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Feb 4, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker (17) reacts against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Bucks won 137-112. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Suns Reactions to Tucker Trade

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Feb 4, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) reacts after making a three point basket against the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Phoenix Suns Mid-Season Grades Part 2/2

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Mar 17, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker (17) looks to pass against Utah Jazz forward Derrick Favors (15) in the first quarter at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports

Derrick Favors to the Suns?

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Phoenix Suns Mid-Season Grades Part 1/2

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April 3, 2015; Sacramento, CA, USA; Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) looks on during the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Sleep Train Arena. The Pelicans defeated the Kings 101-95. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Suns Had a Chance at DeMarcus Cousins

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Nov 16, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) looks to pass the ball during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Trading Eric Bledsoe Would be a Huge Mistake

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Feb 21, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) dribbles the ball as Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker (17) defends during the second half at the United Center. The Bulls won 112-107. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

Running with the Bulls

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