Best Mark Fleming Williams Podcasts (2025)

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Bradley Beal is gone, and a 2025 Suns Summer League review 52:29

20d ago52:29

52:29

Bradley Beal is gone but the Phoenix Suns still have roster questions. Plus, we recap the four Summer League games where Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro stood out.

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2025 NBA Draft review: The Suns have a crop with Maluach, Fleming and Brea 35:50

1M ago35:50

35:50

The Phoenix Suns have more moves to make, but their 2025 NBA Draft haul of Khaman Maluach, Rasheer Fleming and Koby Brea is a promising crop, especially considering the moves made to get those players.

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Suns draft Khaman Maluach and trade for Mark Williams 24:56

1M ago24:56

24:56

The Phoenix Suns double-dipped at center by picking Khaman Maluach 10th and trading for Mark Williams. Kellan Olson and Kevin Zimmerman are joined by Luke Lapinski and Mitch Vareldzis as part of Arizona Sports' live draft special.

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Who could the Phoenix Suns pick at No. 10 in the 2025 NBA Draft? 57:01

1M ago57:01

57:01

Collin Murray-Boyles, Thomas Sorber and more are potential options for the Phoenix Suns in the 2025 NBA Draft. It's tomorrow. So let's cram!

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Kevin Durant is a Rocket, and the Suns' return in the trade is confounding 35:04

2M ago35:04

35:04

The Suns traded Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets, whose package in exchange included Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and picks, leaving the Suns with an out-of-balance roster.

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2025 NBA Draft preview as a Kevin Durant trade lingers 46:57

2M ago46:57

46:57

Who could fit the Phoenix Suns in the 2025 NBA Draft if they stick at No. 29? What if they move into the top 10 with a Kevin Durant trade?

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Kevin Durant trade season has begun for the Suns 51:30

2M ago51:30

51:30

We go over what teams like the Spurs, Rockets, Timberwolves, Clippers, Raptors and more that might be willing to offer the Phoenix Suns for Kevin Durant.

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The Quantbot Episode 44:48

2M ago44:48

44:48

In this episode I speak to Paul White, CEO and co-founder of Quantbot, a quantitative hedge fund. In our conversation, Paul and I talk about the challenges of launching a new hedge fund in 2009 and how they would be different now, and where he sees the opportunities and risks in today’s environment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i…

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Suns hire Jordan Ott as head coach, and Mat Ishbia sends a letter 38:02

2M ago38:02

38:02

Mat Ishbia's internal memo that followed the Jordan Ott hire as head coach might be the bigger news for Phoenix Suns observers.

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The Flywheel Episode 42:32

2M ago42:32

42:32

In this episode I speak to James Griffiths, General Manager of Flywheel Alternative Data, a provider of e-commerce data. In our conversation, James and I talk about the advantages and challenges of creating an alternative data provider from within a large established corporation, Flywheel’s development through time and changes in the alternative da…

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The Suns' head-coaching search is down to a few guys 28:02

3M ago28:02

28:02

The Phoenix Suns are eyeing Micah Nori, Sean Sweeney, Chris Quinn and a handful of other head-coaching candidates. That and NBA Playoffs talk.

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The Ben Cohen Episode 49:32

3M ago49:32

49:32

In this episode I speak to Ben Cohen, former Global Head of Data Strategy at WorldQuant and now on gardening leave before his next opportunity. In our conversation, Ben and I talk about the data sourcing role, how it has changed, who to hire for a team, how the data world is changing and the impact of AI. Separately, I will be interviewing Abraham …

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The optics don't look great around the Suns' promotion of GM Brian Gregory 21:13

3M ago21:13

21:13

Brian Gregory is now in charge of the Phoenix Suns' front office, a move that leaves a lot more questions than answers for Mat Ishbia as CEO Josh Bartelstein and now-senior advisor James Jones appear to be taking on lesser roles.

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Mat Ishbia's accountability about Suns is self-aware but still leaves questions 47:37

4M ago47:37

47:37

Mat Ishbia, James Jones and Josh Bartelstein held a press conference to discuss Mike Budenholzer's firing and the Phoenix Suns' direction moving into a crucial offseason.

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Reaction to the Phoenix Suns firing Mike Budenholzer with Sam Cooper from The Timeline 34:07

4M ago34:07

34:07

Sam Cooper from The Timeline joins Kellan Olson to discuss the firing of Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer on Empire of the Suns.

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Kevin Durant is hurt and the Suns are tailspinning to the end 31:43

4M ago31:43

31:43

Will the Phoenix Suns still make the play-in despite Kevin Durant's injury and a return to poor play before it? We look at the final stretch of the season.

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The Suns are finally playing good ball: Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro appreciation 47:09

4M ago47:09

47:09

Ryan Dunn, Oso Ighodaro, Cody Martin and Collin Gillespie have given the Phoenix Suns juice enough to revive their season. It's good basketball! Plus, Duke. Arizona.

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The Railpen Episode 48:57

5M ago48:57

48:57

In this episode I speak to Richard Dudley, Senior Portfolio Manager at Railpen, the fifth largest pension fund in the UK. In our conversation, Richard and I talk about a lot of the unusual realities that come from being part of a ten person team managing £7bn systematically from within a pension fund. Separately, I will be on stage at Neudata in Lo…

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James Jones could be the Suns' scapegoat. Or he could help them dig out of this hole 33:32

5M ago33:32

33:32

If the Phoenix Suns find James Jones to be the scapegoat, well, the next general manager better draft as well as him. We talk the importance of the upcoming draft, a few NCAA Tournament prospects to watch if you're the Suns and end with some 'Cats talk.

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The Ideate Capital Episode 54:12

5M ago54:12

54:12

In this episode I speak to Tom Liu, Founder of Ideate Capital, an alternative data expert with many years experience working in both hedge funds and private equity. In our conversation, Tom and I talk around various types of alternative data and their use cases, before digging into the corporate sector’s growing relationship with external data and …

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It gets noisy around the Suns, plus a Bol Bol hat-tip 22:16

5M ago22:16

22:16

The tumult around the Phoenix Suns has gone public with the Devin Booker and Mike Budenholzer friction. Plus, Bol Bol is doing some positive stuff!

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Where do the Suns go from here? 23:32

6M ago23:32

23:32

Kevin is back on the podcast but the Phoenix Suns' problems have only gotten worse in the past three weeks.

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The Norges Bank (NBIM) Episode 35:44

6M ago35:44

35:44

In this episode I speak to Mark Thompson who works in Primary Research for NBIM, the Norwegian sovereign wealth fund with $1.7tn under management. In our conversation, Mark and I discuss many of the unique challenges and opportunities that come with managing such a large amount of money, and the ways that the relatively lean team at NBIM ingest and…

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Trade deadline recap w/ Sam Cooper 44:15

6M ago44:15

44:15

Kellan Olson is joined by guest co-host Sam Cooper to run through the trade the Suns made before the deadline, and more importantly, the ones they did not make.

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This is a Suns podcast but Luka Doncic was traded to the Lakers 36:10

6M ago36:10

36:10

This is a Suns podcast but Luka Doncic was traded to the Lakers for Anthony Davis. It might make the teams better this year? But the Dallas Mavericks still traded one of the best players ever in his prime.

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A pre-NBA deadline Q&A: Jimmy Butler and other Suns trade options 25:21

6M ago25:21

25:21

Will the Phoenix Suns trade for Jimmy Butler? Is it a good idea? What else can they do before the NBA trade deadline. We answer our listeners' questions.

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Phoenix Suns make a trade before the possible Jimmy Butler trade 27:18

6M ago27:18

27:18

It sure looks like the Phoenix Suns took another tiny step toward landing Jimmy Butler. What do we make of a 1-for-3 draft pick trade with the Utah Jazz?

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Suns keep digging for answers with Nick Richards trade 30:06

7M ago30:06

30:06

The Phoenix Suns traded for Nick Richards, but it appears the rest of the NBA sees their busy phone lines as a desperate team trying to fix things by staying the course.

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Bradley Beal is benched and the smoke around Suns' Jimmy Butler trade interest is suffocating 32:30

7M ago32:30

32:30

Jimmy Butler apparently wants the Suns. Phoenix apparently is interested in Jimmy Butler. Meanwhile, Bradley Beal doesn't appear entirely pleased after being benched. Buckle up, because it's conspiracy theory time!

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The sample size is too large to ignore: The Suns are one of the worst teams in the NBA lately 27:35

7M ago27:35

27:35

The Phoenix Suns have failed to defend due to a handful of reasons of late. We run through the numbers of what's made them one of the worst teams in the league over the last several weeks.

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The Battlefin Episode 50:57

8M ago50:57

50:57

In this episode I speak to Tim Harrington, Founder and CEO at Battlefin, the alternative data discovery and events business that recently announced its acquisition of Exabel, the alternative data technology platform. In our conversation, Tim and I discuss the new acquisition, Battlefin’s history, the future of alternative data events and what data …

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Devin Booker gets hurt, and a loss to the Pacers is a microcosm of the Suns 24:57

8M ago24:57

24:57

Devin Booker is hurt just as Bradley Beal returned. Defensive lapses against the Pacers showed the Phoenix Suns are who they thought they are, regardless of who's healthy or who's head coach.

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Jimmy Butler is apparently interested in the Suns, just like this podcast 40:27

8M ago40:27

40:27

Jimmy Butler trade rumors are live thanks to reporting from Shams Charania and our John Gambadoro. What do we make of a potential Heat and Suns trade? We know Butler likes to make a scene on his way out of his past stops.

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The Live@Neudata Episode 43:22

8M ago43:22

43:22

This is the first ever live recorded episode, which took place at Neudata’s Winter Summit in New York on December 5th. For the panel, I was fortunate to share the stage with Matei Zatreanu of System 2, Tjeerd van Cappelle of aiLiftoff, Alexander Izydorczyk of CyberSyn and Kelly Kosciuszka of Schulte, Roth & Zabel, as we embarked on an attempt to pr…

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The Suns need a break in the worst way 27:02

9M ago27:02

27:02

We aren't making grand proclamations about the Phoenix Suns' losing streak! Or is this a shocker? They need to avoid losing stars Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal as much as possible the rest of the way.

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The Wenqi Zhou Episode 50:01

9M ago50:01

50:01

In this episode I speak to Wenqi Zhou, a quantitative researcher currently on gardening leave after stints at Balyasny and Citi. In our conversation, Wenqi and I discuss the different uses of data on the sellside and the buyside, and her view on the current state of the China market. I will be moderating the New Provider Showcase at Battlefin Londo…

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We're learning about the Suns' weaknesses with Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal out 30:54

9M ago30:54

30:54

Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal have gotten dinged up, and the Phoenix Suns have come down to earth after a red-hot start. How worried are we?

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The ChinaScope Episode 1:20:47

9M ago1:20:47

1:20:47

In this episode I speak to Tom Liu, founder of ChinaScope and invaluable guide to the Chinese market. In our conversation, Tom and I discuss his data offering and the development of China’s attitudes towards data, as well as the buyers and sellers of alternative data in China today. In other news, I will be moderating the New Provider Showcase at B…

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Kevin Durant and the Suns' defense has them at 7-1 to start 2024-25 44:07

9M ago44:07

44:07

Kevin Durant has been clutch. The Phoenix Suns' defense has been top-10 good. And that combination has Phoenix eeking out games despite some inconsistencies.

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Suns' vibes are mostly good through 4 games 32:22

9M ago32:22

32:22

Mike Budenholzer's Phoenix Suns have shown their depth and promising efforts even through rough patches over their first four games. Ryan Dunn's stock is up, while Jusuf Nurkic's is down.

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