"Pretty Confident": Booker’s Dagger, Goodwin’s Career Night, and the Suns' Statement Weekend

The Valley is buzzing after one of the most electric weekends of the 2026 season for the Phoenix Suns, even as questions loom for Bobby Hurley's squad. On today’s episode of The Valley Verdict, we break down a massive 2-0 homestand for the Suns and the fallout from a frustrating Big 12 opener for ASU Basketball.

In this episode:

Booker vs. The World: Devin Booker hits the legendary game-winning 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds left to take down the NBA-best Thunder. We react to Booker's elite composure while being guarded by Alex Caruso—one of the premier perimeter defenders in the league—and his short, ice-cold response: "Yeah. Pretty confident."

The Jordan Goodwin Game: A career-high 26 points and eight 3-pointers. We break down Goodwin’s explosion against OKC and why Devin Booker’s "hockey assists" (as Jordan Ott calls them) are the secret to the Suns' offensive evolution.

Don't Overlook the Kings: Before the OKC thriller, the Suns handled business against Sacramento 129-102. We discuss Booker's leadership in ensuring the team didn't overlook anyone, regardless of the standings.

Hurley’s Frustration: A tough 95-89 loss to Colorado at home. We react to Bobby Hurley ripping his team's performance and his blunt responses to the media. We hear from Hurley and Allen Mukeba on what went wrong in the Big 12 opener and the uphill battle ahead.

The Jordan Ott Evolution: How the Suns' coaching staff is unlocking new layers of Devin Booker’s game, turning him into an elite playmaker who makes the "swing-swing" pass that leads to career nights for guys like Goodwin.

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