PHNX Suns Podcast

Kevin Durant is most likely going to be traded from the Phoenix Suns this summer, and according to Jeremy Woo, the Philadelphia 76ers could be interested in sending Paul George and the No. 3 pick in this year's NBA Draft. Is that the best return the Suns could possibly get for KD? Is it too risky to trade for a high pick? Should they look to move the pick if they acquire it? Stephen & Erik break i...

The Phoenix Suns need to retool their roster next season, and they need to get it right. PHNX Suns is taking a look at who they should target this summer in their first edition of Free Agent Friday! Erik and Stephen discuss the potential fits of Chris Paul and Guerschon Yabusele! Would the Point God be a perfect partner next to Devin Booker yet again? Would Yabusele be willing to take a minimum an...

The Phoenix Suns need to retool their roster this summer, if they trade Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal or not. What would be the best type of player be to put on a team led by Devin Booker next season? Is it the same if they retain either one of the two max-contract players they might trade? Erik and Stephen dive into it on another tier, after discussing the latest news regarding the Suns coaching...

The Phoenix Suns are in a precarious situation this summer, with little leverage and a potential Kevin Durant trade and Bradley Beal buyout on the horizon, could the Boston Celtics’ downfall post Jayson Tatum help them out?  Erik Ruby & Stephen PridGeon-Garner dive into the options for Phoenix, answer the rest of your mailbag questions, react to the latest coaching news from Gambo, talk playoff ho...

Now that the dust from the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery has settled, it’s time to go through another round of Kevin Durant trades on a new episode of the PHNX Suns Podcast! On today’s Trade Machine Tuesday, Gerald, Espo and Stephen take a look at 11 different deals for the Phoenix Suns to consider, most of which involve dark horse suitors for KD’s services, a couple of crazy three-team trades, and a cou...

The Phoenix Suns traded their 2025 1st round pick when acquiring Kevin Durant a few years ago, now the Houston Rockets reap the benefits of their failures, as draft lottery is upon us.  PHNX Suns goes live for the reveal of where their pick will end up, and discuss how it impacts their offseason and potential trade negotiations with the Rockets this summer. Will it jump to a top 5 pick? How high d...

The Houston Rockets are reportedly out on not only a potential trade with the Phoenix Suns for Kevin Durant, but also Devin Booker. Erik Ruby discusses the recent reports from The Athletic's Sam Amick and Kelly Iko, their impact on potential deals this Summer and if this is just classic playing the media from the Rocket's front office, attempting to drive down the value of stars they have their ey...

The Miami Heat were historically embarrassed in the first round by the Cleveland Cavaliers, and President of Basketball Operations, Pat Riley, let is slip in his end-of-season media availability that they won’t be running it back in South Beach next season. Could the Phoenix Suns and new GM Brian Gregory take advantage? If they can, would it be better to make a Kevin Durant, or Bradley Beal trade?...

Grayson Allen & Royce O’Neale are two players the Phoenix Suns might look to move this summer, either in addition to a Kevin Durant or Bradley Beal trade, or on their own to revamp the roster around Devin Booker. What type of players should Brian Gregory look to get in a return for two good-value contracts? Would the Suns be better off with Jonathon Isaac, Obi Toppin, Haywood Highsmith or another...

Mat Ishbia was every fan's dream when he purchased the Phoenix Suns a few years ago, now it feels as if the majority of the fanbase has a sour taste in their mouths following this past season and the decline of the team since trading for Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal. Is it fair to be out on Ishbia's approach to being an owner when it is the antithesis of his predecessor? Is there room for the Bri...

Following the outcry from Phoenix Suns fans from Brian Gregory’s introductory press conference, now attention shifts to what’s next for the organization. Of course, that means finding their next coach, Mike Budenholzer’s replacement.  PHNX Suns gives their opinions on Gregory’s presser after a day has passed by, before diving into a tier of the best and worst candidates he could hire to lead their...

Brian Gregory did not win Phoenix Suns fans over with his introductory press conference as GM, only giving a few answers that didn’t emphasize “alignment,” thank Mat Ishbia or stay relatively vague. Is there cause for concern after a disappointing first public appearance from the new leader of the Suns front office? Or is “winning a press conference” not important in this situation?  PHNX Suns rea...

The Houston Rockets just lost to the Golden State Warriors and Steph Curry in the first round of the playoffs, in no small part thanks to their lack of scoring power. Does Ime Udoka’s squad’s loss mean their desire for Kevin Durant will grow and a trade between them and the Phoenix Suns is inevitable?  PHNX Suns dives into all the possibilites on another Mailbag Monday! Gerald, Erik and Stephen an...

Our best Diehard deal! Just $3 A Month https://www.gophnx.com/intro-offer-youtube  Mat Ishbia made a very risky decision by promoting Brian Gregory to be the Phoenix Suns new GM, after spending a short amount of time in an NBA front office role. While the jury is still out as to what Gregory will be able to do at the helm of one of the most disappointing teams in the NBA, it’s clear that when you...

Fans are outraged after the Phoenix Suns hired Brian Gregory, a former college coach with very little front office experience in the NBA, to take over as their new general manager, replacing James Jones as president of basketball operations. Jones transitions to a senior advisory role with the move. Are fans in the right for not wanting this move to be made, or to freak out over the outcome after...

Josh Bartelstein is STILL the Phoenix Suns CEO after the franchise announced that Brian Gregory would be replacing James Jones as GM, as the former President of Basketball operations transitions to a senior advisory role. PHNX Suns breaks down if this is the right move or not before discussing the playoff scene in the NBA. The Phoenix Suns missed the playoffs, in case you missed it, and have a lon...

The Phoenix Suns finally announced the change that they promised, but it wasn't what fans were hoping for. They announced that they promoted Brian Gregory to General Manager, and transitioned James Jones to a senior advisory role with the organization. Was this the right move for a franchise who's fans were expecting an outside hire?  Is Mat Ishbia digging his own grave by hiring someone with MSU...

Our best Diehard deal! Just $3 A Month https://www.gophnx.com/intro-offer-youtube With the Milwaukee Bucks losing in the playoffs and a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade moving to the forefront of the NBA’s mind, Kevin Durant’s future with the Phoenix Suns and his trade market has taken a significant backseat. Do the Suns have to wait until Giannis’ future is finalized in order to find out who...

Trading Bradley Beal is at the forefront of the Phoenix Suns’ mind, but is it possible for them to do it? PHNX Suns takes you through multiple different trade scenarios with teams like the Orlando Magic, Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers, Atlanta Hawks and others. Is a Bradley Beal deal even possible to pull off? What would Phoenix have to offer to get off one of the worst contracts in the NBA,...

DLLS’ Marc Stein reported with Espo on Southwest Bias that the Phoenix Suns still had James Jones leading their coaching search, despite owner Mat Ishbia's claims of "change" coming to the organization that just fired Mike Budenholzer after missing the play-in with Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal. Is this a problem, or just a a causality of starting the offseason earlier than expected....

The future of the Phoenix Suns is in flux, with fans wondering what the team’s next move is going to be after missing the play-in with Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. PHNX Suns put out to call to fans and viewers to ask them what they want to know about a summer that has so many different outcomes. Is a Bradley Beal trade more likely to be traded before KD? Is Book the number 1 player...

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Our best Diehard deal! Just $3 A Month https://www.gophnx.com/intro-offer-youtube   Steve Nash has been making the rounds in the media world as of late, with Cam Johnson on the Young Man and the Three, and Mind the Game with LeBron James. His display of basketball knowledge has some fans wondering if the 2x MVP could make his return to the Phoenix Suns, this time as their coach.   Gerald, Erik and...

Our best Diehard deal! Just $3 A Month https://www.gophnx.com/intro-offer-youtube The Phoenix Suns are facing a lot of change this summer, not just with the looming Kevin Durant trade and potential Bradley Beal buyout, but also in the front office and with their coach. Gerald, Erik and Stephen pick up the pieces from a variety of reports about Bob Myers yesterday, and dive into a tier! They tier t...

Our best Diehard deal! Just $3 A Month https://www.gophnx.com/intro-offer-youtube The Phoenix Suns have “strong” interest in former Golden State executive Bob Myers, according to DLLs’ Marc Stein in his substack. Is this the right move? Would Myers even want to leave his cushy ESPN analyst job to take a position in Phoenix? The Phoenix Suns have been the laughing stock of the NBA ever since they m...