Game Day: Raptors (32-16) @ Suns (14-35), Tues 2/2/16

[Mori Chu]

Anyone disagree when I say that the Goodwin/Booker backcourt is a lot more entertaining than the Bledsoe/Knight backcourt?

I actually like Bledsoe a lot better than Archie Goodwin. You can make a case that he's overpaid, that Archie on his rookie contract is better than Bled on this one, etc. But just in terms of which guy you want on the floor, I like Bledsoe's game a fair bit more than Goodwin's, I think. Assuming he comes back 100% from the injury. Ugh, now I am thinking about how both of his knees are bone on bone. Ugh.

[JCSunsfan]

You all did catch EW saying it the post game presser that MARKIEFF MORRIS will be the focus of the Suns offense going forward and that Devin Booker will be the second option.

That is clearly what he said. Well, there is no doubt that he is clearly defining roles.

I know this will make Mori sooooo happyyyyyyy!

[Mori Chu]

If our goal is to get a great lottery pick, that is a fast track to it. I think it is a big showcase for Kieff so we can get him traded.

[JCSunsfan]

If our goal is to get a great lottery pick, that is a fast track to it. I think it is a big showcase for Kieff so we can get him traded.

What about when we decide he is playing too well to trade? I agree, its better that Kieff plays better than not. His trade value goes up. I just hope they can get something good for him.

I would not mind trading Warren for the right return. He has potential, but I don't thing its all-star level.

[Superbone]

Really professional of Markieff Morris to finally start playing basketball this season after Jeff Hornacek is fired. The kid is a punk ass bitch.

[Superbone]

Booker is by a WIDE margin the best thing about this entire franchise right now. Thank goodness McDo and the staff nailed it drafting him.

The kid is barely 19. He was fantastic tonight. We're just starting to see the tip of the iceberg.

[Superbone]

Suns have now lost 20 of 22.

Good. Pa-ting!

[UglyTruth]

https://twitter.com/paulcoro/status/694661646581518336 https://twitter.com/GeraldBourguet/status/694743608948199424 https://twitter.com/GeraldBourguet/status/694741843142049792 Interesting and somewhat rare comments from a coach to a player...I wouldn't judge either way (one of my best friends is gay) but does anyone know if Watson has a wife or girlfriend or anything like that?

[UglyTruth]

If our goal is to get a great lottery pick, that is a fast track to it. I think it is a big showcase for Kieff so we can get him traded.

What about when we decide he is playing too well to trade? I agree, its better that Kieff plays better than not. His trade value goes up. I just hope they can get something good for him.

I would not mind trading Warren for the right return. He has potential, but I don't thing its all-star level.

I think that ship sailed a long time ago. I think he could average 30 a game and he's likely still on his way out especially after Sarver's millennium comments that were definitely directed at him. Sarver won't keep Sarver on the roster for long once they get a decent offer for him. So enjoy Markieff while you can.

[TOO]

https://twitter.com/paulcoro/status/694661646581518336 https://twitter.com/GeraldBourguet/status/694743608948199424 https://twitter.com/GeraldBourguet/status/694741843142049792 Interesting and somewhat rare comments from a coach to a player...I wouldn't judge either way (one of my best friends is gay) but does anyone know if Watson has a wife or girlfriend or anything like that?

[Nodack]

I think it is a big showcase for Kieff so we can get him traded.

I think you are right. If we see right thru it... Hope the plan works because the thought of Kieff being the focal point of the team going forward makes me unhappy. Maybe Kieff will buy into it, become a fan of Watson and want to play for the Suns again. Then we can ship his ass out when somebody bites and he can spend the rest of his career hating the Suns.

[ShelC]

I hope showcasing is part of the plan and that this isn't some attempt to patch things up with Kieff. It would kill me to see a coach/organization reward a player like that and would really throw Hornacek under the bus. Sends a terrible message to the rest of the players and makes the FO look weak.

[carey]

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[ShelC]

He's a stud. I hope we don't mess him up.

[carey]

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[djy2j]

Markieff Morris on Hornacek: “Jeff was my guy. We were there for 3 years together. He was a great coach and I liked him a whole lot.”

[JCSunsfan]

OK. Those Kieff clips look fishy. Its like we paid the Raps off. "Listen, you don't guard Kieff AT ALL. Give him a clear path to the hoop and easy buckets. We will keep the game close, but then give to you in the 4th. Meanwhile, you can rest a bit. Let Dirk sit, and the others who play can coast."

[Indy]

Another thing I like about Booker - he doesn't act like he just cured cancer when he makes a shot.

This.

[Superbone]

OK. Those Kieff clips look fishy. Its like we paid the Mavs off. "Listen, you don't guard Kieff AT ALL. Give him a clear path to the hoop and easy buckets. We will keep the game close, but then give to you in the 4th. Meanwhile, you can rest a bit. Let Dirk sit, and the others who play can coast."

Wrong team, JC.

[JCSunsfan]

OK. Those Kieff clips look fishy. Its like we paid the Raps off. "Listen, you don't guard Kieff AT ALL. Give him a clear path to the hoop and easy buckets. We will keep the game close, but then give to you in the 4th. Meanwhile, you can rest a bit. Let Dirk sit, and the others who play can coast."

Wrong team, JC.

Good catch. Thx/ Fixed.