Fanning the Flames: We're Not Social Media Junkies

Fanning the Flames: We're Not Social Media Junkies

Dan and Justin dive into the Phoenix Suns' win over the Golden State Warriors, terrible NBA officiating, Tyler Ford not knowing the NBA rules, Lebron James v. Dillon Brooks, and more...

Fanning the Flames: More fun. than This Past Year

(s/o if you *get* the title of this episode.) The Phoenix Suns [https://www.brightsideofthesun.com] are off to a surprising 9-6 start, and have won 8 of their last 10. The is playing with more fire than we saw at any point last season, and they look like they’re having a heck of a lot of fun doing it. We dive into the team’s hot start, the driving force(s) behind it, whether it’s sustainable, and more… on a brand new Fanning the Flames! Tap in.

Fanning the Flames: It's Our Season Opener, Too...

Suns are 1-0 and so are we. Dan, Paul, and Justin break down the start of the season.

Fanning the Flames: A New Era

The 2025-26 NBA Season is upon us and the Phoenix Suns [https://www.brightsideofthesun.com] are coming in with a new coach, a new front office, and a mostly-new roster. Which new player are we excited about? Who is going to take the “next step”? Will this team be better than last year’s? All that, and more, on a (gasp) new Fanning the Flames. Make sure to follow Paul (@DervishOfWhirl [https://twitter.com/DervishOfWhirl]), Dan (@danduarte1 [https://twitter.com/danduarte1]), Justin (@SoSaysJ [https://twitter.com/SoSaysJ]), and the pod (@FanTheFlamesNBA [https://twitter.com/FanTheFlamesNBA]) on Twitter.

Fanning the Flames: Farewell, Kevin Durant

The Phoenix Suns, as expected, finally dealt Kevin Durant, sending him to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the 10th pick in this year’s NBA Draft, and five 2nd round picks. Dan and Justin check in to give their reactions to the trade and their expectations for the team moving forward.