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00:00 Mat Ishbia Does It Again!

04:50 Suns' struggles post-Stoudemire era

08:24 Comparing Suns and Trailblazers management

10:52 Phoenix Suns' championship potential

15:34 Building a championship Suns team

20:28 Elevating Devin Booker's game

26:39 Evaluating Jaden Bradley's potential

28:22 Potential fit for Jaden Bradley

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