PHNX Suns Podcast

Kevin Durant is likely on the move from the Phoenix Suns before the 2025 NBA Draft, and according to Shams Charania, he has some leverage in the situation in the form of a long-term contract extension with the team he desires to be traded to. Erik and Stephen discuss if this handicaps the Suns significantly going forward, the rest of Shams’ reporting that details a few “wild card” teams that are i...

New Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott kept a calm, strong tone at his introductory press conference Tuesday afternoon, and laid out his plan to get the team back on track. Erik and Stephen dive into all the most important answers from the new coach, discuss if his perfomance, one that was nearly completely opposite from Brain Gregory’s, actually means anything in the long run, and share their mos...

Everyone in the NBA world knows Kevin Durant is likely to be traded from the Phoenix Suns this summer, and Bill Simmons floated on his recent podcast that he believes a deal could already be in place between Phoenix and the San Antonio Spurs. Could that be the case? Erik Ruby dives into the topic, discussing how likely it might be, what a return should look like to make it worth it, and more! Foll...

Could the Charlotte Hornets have real interest in trading for Bradley Beal from the Phoenix Suns? This is one of many questions Erik and Stephen dive deep into on another edition of Mailbag Monday on PHNX Suns! They also cover questions surrounding the Spurs and a potential Kevin Durant trade, potential coaching staff additions around Jordan Ott and how many players from last year’s team would ret...

Phoenix Suns Kevin Durant will be the top trade target, according to reports, this summer, with Giannis staying with the Bucks gaining momentum around the league. Erik breaks down what this means for the Suns, how the Toronto Raptors got in the mix, and how this could be the perfect storm to create a legit bidding war for KD. Follow the show @PHNX_Suns & @ErikRuby!   An ALLCITY Network Production...

Tyrese Haliburton is on an all-time run this postseason, most recently hitting the game-winning jumper in game 1 of the NBA Finals against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. What if the Phoenix Suns selected him with the 10th pick in the 2020 NBA Draft? Would they have been guaranteed a championship in 2021? Would they have traded for Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal? Erik and Ste...

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Now that the Phoenix Suns have hired Jordan Ott to be their next head coach, Brian Gregory and company have to shift their focus to two things, trading Kevin Durant and nailing the 2025 NBA Draft. If the Suns trade KD, it’s likely they jump in the draft, so Erik and Stephen dive into potential lottery prospects that would fit in Phoenix around a Devin Booker-led team. Should they target a big like...

The Phoenix Suns have completed their search for their next head coach after firing Mike Budenholzer after one season, reportedly bringing on former Cavaliers' assistant coach Jordan Ott. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsports MERCH https://store.allcitynetwork.com/coll... ALLCITY Network, Inc. aka PHNX and P...

The New York Knicks fired coach Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday, opening to door for former assistant coach Johnnie Bryant to assume his place. Should the Phoenix Suns worry about another team poaching their finalist to replace Mike Budenholzer? Stephen and Erik break it down on another PHNX Suns mini-video! Follow the show @PHNX_Suns, @StephenPG3, @ErikRuby & @FreckledMamba! An ALLCITY Network Productio...

If the Phoenix Suns trade Kevin Durant, they can either get back a ton of draft capital, or they could focus on already established talent. What if they were able to get another star? Erik and Stephen dive into potential KD trades that net Phoenix their next superstar next to Booker, with realistic options like Domantas Sabonis, Karl-Anthony Towns & Jaren Jackson Jr., along with some wilder choice...

The Phoenix Suns are in need of massive changes this summer, and it takes two to tango. How do the losses of the Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks play into Phoenix’s future? Erik and Stephen dive into the futures of Karl Anthony-Towns, Mikal Bridges, Julius Randle, Naz Reid and more! They also answer all your questions about the two finalists to be the Suns next head coach, Cavaliers ass...

The Phoenix Suns coaching search had been narrowed down to two finalists per Shams Charania, Jordan Ott and Johnnie Bryant. Who is the best choice to replace Mike Budenholzer? Erik and Stephen break it down on another PHNX Suns trending pod! Follow the show @PHNX_Suns, @StephenPG3 & @ErikRuby! SUBSCRIBE: / @phnx_sports Website: http://gophnx.com/ PHNX Locker: PHNXLocker.com Social Twitter: @PHNX_S...

The Phoenix Suns will need to address a lot of positions this summer, who would be the best free agent point guards they could sign?  Erik & Stephen present all the options for Brian Gregory and Mat Ishbia to consider bringing in to play alongside Devin Booker, and highlight some of the top names like Russell Westbrook, Davion Mitchell, Dennis Schröder. Dalano Blanton and more!  They also discuss...

Devin Booker has played with a lot of great talent on the Phoenix Suns, including all-time greats like Chris Paul and Kevin Durant. Who in the league would be the perfect fit alongside Phoenix’s all-time leading scorer? Is it another dynamic guard like Tyrese Haliburton and De’De’Aaron Fox, killer wings like Kawhi Leonard and Jayson Tatum, or dominant centers like Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic? Eri...

The Phoenix Suns will likely see a lot of change this NBA offseason, and according to reports from Jake Fischer and Shams Charania, so will the rest of the NBA. Erik & Stephen break down how Phoenix can take advantage of the expected movement around the league, and if they will see the most of it out of any other team. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_you...

The Phoenix Suns NEED to nail the draft this year, and every year draft classes see players mocked to go high fall to the end of the first round. Who are the top names Suns fans could keep their eyes on to fall this year?  Erik & Stephen dive into a few names like Nique Clifford, Thomas Sorber, Jase Richardson and more! Should Phoenix target the best player available, or focus more on positional n...

The Phoenix Suns are realistically not trading Devin Booker this offseason, or anytime soon, just listen to anything Mat Ishbia and general manager Brian Gregory has said about the homegrown star this offseason. But, what if they did decide to move on? Erik and Stephen go through hypothetical scenarios that see No. 1 traded to a variety of teams in both the Western and Eastern Conferences.  Should...

The Phoenix Suns have a few good centers on their roster in Oso Ighodaro and Nick Richards, but last seasons’ failures showed the world they needed to make a bigger move at a crucial position.  Stephen and Erik bring a few free agent centers, and one trade target the team could add this offseason, with different types of production and price tags attached to them. Could they land a player like Cli...

The Phoenix Suns are currently above the 2nd apron, restricting the potential trades they are able to make this summer. What if they weren’t?  PHNX Suns explores what potential trades aggregating the likes of Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale and others. Is this the best avenue for getting the best team alongside Devin Booker next season? From Trae Young, to Giannis, Cam Joh...

The 2025 NBA Draft is approaching, and the Phoenix Suns HAVE to nail their picks. Erik & Stephen are joined by CBB analyst Joe Jackson (@JoeJacksonCBB) to discuss who the Suns could target in the first and second round. Is a wing, guard or center ideal at the end of the first round? Is there a specific archetype that would fit alongside Devin Booker, and maybe even Kevin Durant, the best? PHNX Sun...

Kevin Durant's future with the Phoenix Suns has been in question since the trade deadline fiasco back in February, and while KD still is likely to be on the trading block this summer, Jake Fsicher is reporting that 35 might also stay put in the desert. Erik Ruby unpacks what this could mean for both parties, if it's the right move for Phoenix and how likely a return to playing with Devin Booker is...

DLLS’ Marc Stein & All NBA’s Tim Legler join PHNX Suns to take a look at where the Phoenix Suns stand this offseason, from a Kevin Durant trade, to who the next coach leading the franchise should be. Stephen & Erik dive deep into Devin Booker, Bradley Beal & KD’s fit together, Phoenix’s coaching search, the future of the franchise and more with two of the most respected names in the NBA media comm...

Cam Johnson spoke on his biggest lessons learned from his time with the Phoenix Suns, how he’s liking the Brooklyn Nets, being a vet in the NBA & what it’s like seeing Mikal Bridges and other former teammates make the conference finals with his crosstown rivals, the New York Knicks! Follow us @PHNX_Suns, @ErikRuby & @Espo! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informati...

The Phoenix Suns have narrowed down their search to replace Mike Budenholzer, according to multiple reports, including DLLS’ Marc Stein. Those names include: Sean Sweeney, Jordan Ott, Steve Hetzel, Johnnie Bryant, James Borrego, David Fizdale, Micah Nori, David Bliss and late addition, Chris Quinn. Who stands out? Who was left out? Erik & Stephen break down the finalists, answer your mailbag quest...