PHNX Suns Podcast

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Erik Ruby sits down with Gil McGregor for PHNX Suns' second round of exit interviews. Erik speaks about the highs and lows of the season and how the surprise of this season should be the foundation to more success for Devin Booker, Jalen Green and the Phoenix Suns.   Follow the show @ErikRuby, @Gil_McGregor, @PHNX_Suns! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information...

The Minnesota Timberwolves may be looking to make moves this offseason, and two players who could be moved are Rudy Gobert or Julius Randle. Given Gobert and Randle's standing in the league, should the Phoenix Suns make a call to get involved? As a deal with Minnesota would almost certainly have to include both Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale, the PHNX Suns crew discusses where they stand in relat...

The Phoenix Suns enter the offseason facing several choices that will impact their short- and long-term future. Chief among them are the decisions around the impending free agency of Collin Gillespie (unrestricted), Jordan Goodwin (unrestricted) and Mark Williams (restricted).   More than just free agency, Phoenix must also weigh the pros and cons of adding from the outside, gauging who — or what...

As the Phoenix Suns look ahead to the future, their ceiling largely revolves around the pairing of guards Devin Booker and Jalen Green. Their first season as teammates consisted of many with injury-plagued highs and lows, but the highs were inspiring enough to look ahead to what the future could hold.   PHNX Suns takes a look at the entirety of their first year as teammates in an attempt to foreca...

PHNX Suns is joined by ESPN and ALLCITY NBA analyst Tim Legler, who discusses the Suns' standing among the league's elite with respect to the level of play being displayed in the Eastern and Western Conference Finals.   As the the NBA's gold standards reside in the Western Conference, Legs dives into if the Suns should feel inspired or intimidated by the level of play shown by the Spurs and Thunde...

The Phoenix Suns will explore the possibility of moving into the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, according to Yahoo! Sports’ Kevin O’Connor. Where there’s smoke, there may be fire, and it brings more questions about what it would take for the Suns to move up from the 47th pick in the draft.   After some speculation, PHNX Suns dives into how serious these reports may be and how important gaining...

The Phoenix Suns were handed a dose of reality Monday as the Western Conference Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder got underway. Int he opening round, the Suns got a firsthand look at how good the Thunder are, but the high-level competition in the WCF reset the standard of what it’s going to take to win in the West.   Not only are the Thunder and Spurs playing at a hist...

The Phoenix Suns will look to make offseason adjustments to improve upon last season’s 45-win mark, and one of the names on the minds of fans is Memphis Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant. Memphis is moving into a new era and Morant may not be a part of the vision, meaning he may have played his last game in a Grizzlies uniform.   Could the Suns be a logical fit? Despite the team’s need for a mo...

As we move further away from the surprising 2026 Phoenix Suns season, Erik Ruby and Gil McGregor of PHNX Suns sit down for our own version of an 'Exit Interview' to reminisce on the ups and downs that came from this season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Could the Phoenix Suns make a move to acquire Zion Williamson this offseason? PHNX Suns talks through the risks and rewards that come with trading for the New Orleans Pelicans' former No. 1 overall pick. What would it take to bring Williamson to the Valley?   What would it look like, and would it be worth it? The crew discusses that and more through the lens of potential moves. Follow the show: @P...

One of the biggest questions facing the Suns this offseason revolves around the future of Mark Williams, who will be a restricted free agent. Williams, 24, appeared in 60 games in his first season in a Suns uniform, but was notably unavailable at the season’s most crucial juncture, missing five of six postseason games due to a foot injury.   Beyond questions around the value of the contract Willia...

The Phoenix Suns are in full offseason mode, and after an impressive season of exceeding expectations, the big question is “What’s next?” Phoenix finished the 2025-26 campaign with 45 wins and the West’s eighth seed, but there is a prevailing feeling that the team could have achieved more with a better string of luck on its side.   As the offseason progresses, the Suns have a few potential paths t...

As it stands, the Phoenix Suns are slated to make the 47th overall pick in the upcoming draft, but is there an opportunity to move back into the first round? With one of the deeper drafts in recent memory over a month away, the prospect of Phoenix getting involved with a team that has multiple picks is very real.   PHNX Suns breaks down the potential cost of moving into the first round and whether...

LeBron James is set to enter free agency after the Los Angeles Lakers were swept by the OKC Thunder in the West Semifinals. James, 41, is coming out of his 23rd NBA season, one in which he was named an All-Star for a record 22nd time.   As evidenced by his accolades and averages of 23.2 points, 6.7 rebounds and 7.3 assists during the Lakers’ 2026 playoff run, James still has plenty left in the tan...

Giannis Antetokounmpo is reportedly wanting to put his foot on the scale of his imminent trade from the Milwaukee Bucks, which on the surface level seems like a positive for the Phoenix Suns. However, other reporting claims the superstar wants to not only remain in the Eastern Conference, but also play for a legit title contender. Does this spell the end of the Suns’ chances of landing the Greek F...

After 14 years and one incredible journey, NBA great and Phoenix Suns legend P.J. Tucker announced his retirement from basketball. Join the PHNX Suns crew in remembering the shoe loving, blue collar having, Devin Booker mentoring player and man that Mr. P.J. Tucker was during his playing days and will continue to be now that those days are over.    Follow the show @PHNX_Suns, @Espo, @ErikRuby, @st...

The Phoenix Suns have a lot of decisions to make this offseason, with multiple free agent targets they could look into. PHNX Suns starts off by exploring two forwards linked to the Suns in reports from Brett Siegel, Harrison Barnes and Dean Wade. They then dive into a long list of potential targets like LeBron James, Collin Sexton, Kristaps Porzingis, Rob Williams and Precious Achiuwa. Who would b...

The Phoenix Suns have been in the middle of quite a few rumors surrounding disgruntled Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. PHNX Suns dives into the links between the all-time great forward and the franchise he came back from down 0-2 against to win his first ring in the 2021 NBA Finals. Is there actual fire to the smoke surrounding the Greek Freak? Would Devin Booker be his perfect ru...

The Phoenix Suns enter the 2026 offseason with a bevy of questions, but there is a reality in which the answers are already on the roster. 2025 NBA Draft picks Khaman Maluach and Rasheer Fleming both showed signs of promise during their respective rookie campaigns — the Suns’ ability to take a leap in the Western Conference could hinge on their development.   PHNX Suns takes a look back at the roo...

The Phoenix Suns won’t be stagnant this offseason, and they could be a team that gets in the mix for disgruntled Washington Wizards star Anthony Davis. Phoenix is in need of a major boost in the front court, and Davis’ availability could be the answer for the team’s biggest need.   Given Davis’ recent and more longstanding injury history, he could be acquired in a deal that wouldn’t require the Su...

The Phoenix Suns have been reported as one of the teams who could check in on the availability of Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon this summer, per Brett Siegel. He now is added to the list of names many fans will be keeping their eyes on this offseason after Phoenix’s front office implied they would not be looking to make massive changes to the roster. Is Gordon good enough to ignore the injury conce...

The Phoenix Suns shocked the NBA with one of the most fun seasons in franchise history, but just how successful was their 25-26 campaign? Erik, Espo and Aryton dive into the different categories they rank success on and rate the season on a scale of 1-10!  They discuss the preseason expectations, second-half dip and more on this audio-exclusive edition of the show!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWi...

The Phoenix Suns had a great 2025-26 season, and if you take what Mat Ishbia and Brian Gregory had to say at their exit interviews to heart, they will likely focus on running it back next year. What are the benefits and detriments to making another run at the Western Conference with a similar team next year? Could it be a big mistake? Espo, Stephen, Erik and Aryton break it down on another edition...

The Phoenix Suns’ first-round exit has ushered in the offseason, and there are a number of questions this team must answer moving forward. Information gained from the team’s playoff loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder could provide a blueprint for what Phoenix must do in order to improve its roster and continue to move up in the Western Conference.   After members of the Suns opened up on lessons le...