PHNX Suns Podcast

The Phoenix Suns took care of business with a 129-102 win over the Kings to ring in 2026. Devin Booker scored 27 of his 33 points in the first half as Phoenix moves to 20-14 on the 2025-26 season.   Booker was one of six Suns to finish in double figures as Dillon Brooks, Collin Gillespie, Mark Williams, Oso Ighodaro and Jamaree Bouyea also contributed in a major way. After a tight first half, Phoe...

Devin Booker did everything he could — but it still wasn’t enough.   Booker shined against the Cleveland Cavaliers, delivering another strong performance, yet the Phoenix Suns were overwhelmed as the game slipped away early and never recovered. What went wrong for the Suns? Was this about effort, execution, rotations, or a deeper issue that keeps showing up against elite teams?   In this video, we...

The Phoenix Suns, led by Collin Gillespie, cemented themselves as the hottest team in the NBA with their 4th-straight win, taking down the Washington Wizards to move to 6 games above .500! This win wasn't pretty, but it got the job done against a lesser team, which is a testament in it's own right. The guys break down Gillespie continuing his surge, Devin Booker having a poor offensive game, Oso I...

Jose Alvarado didn’t just get into it with Mark Williams and the Phoenix Suns — he helped define who they are becoming. After a heated altercation that escalated tensions, Alvarado embraced the role of villain, and in the process, Phoenix leaned fully into its identity as the NBA’s antihero team.  In this episode, we break down what actually happened, why moments like this keep following the Suns,...

The Phoenix Suns, Devin Booker and Mark Williams BEAT UP On New Orleans Pelicans and Jose Alvarado in a back-to-back win on the road. The entire roster stepped up, from Oso Ighodaro & Royce O'Neale, to Jamaree Bouyea and Jordan Goodwin. Collin Gillespie also took over in the first half, going 5/5 from deep and dishing 7 assists along with 7 rebounds. How big of a win was this now that the Suns are...

Phoenix Suns, Devin Booker & Mark Williams ESCAPED A Close Game In New Orleans vs Zion Williamson, Jordan Poole and the Pelicans. The refs were in full force as the home team shot almost twice as many free throws as the Suns, and Brooks & Booker were assessed weak technical fouls. However, clutch plays from Williams, Gillespie and Booker, Ryan Dunn's defensive heroics and Rasheer Flemming's first...

The Phoenix Suns closed out their grueling gauntlet portion of their schedule with a dominant 132-108 win over the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday. Dillon Brooks’ 25 points led the way while Devin Booker turned in a 21-point, 11-assist double-double and four other Suns finished in double figures. Phoenix assisted on 35 of its 50 field goals and scored 24 points off of Los Angeles’ 17 turnovers. With th...

The Phoenix Suns have exceeded expectations a third of the way through the 2025-26 season, and have remained above .500 despite a brutal stretch of opponents in December. As the schedule eases up, the Suns also expect to welcome Jalen Green back into the lineup. Will Green's return lead to a surge up the Western Conference standings? Erik Ruby and Gil McGregor are joined by Tim Legler to discuss t...

Devin Booker’s season-high-tying 38 points weren’t enough for the Phoenix Suns as their offense cooled off after a fiery start in San Francisco. The Golden State Warriors snapped a three-game losing streak behind a team-high 28 points from Stephen Curry, while Jimmy Butler added 25 points.   Phoenix led by as many as 14 points in the game before Golden State chipped away to take control. Despite t...

The Phoenix Suns earned a much-needed one-point win over the Golden State Warriors thanks to a 23-point second half from Devin Booker and the last-second heroics of Jordan Goodwin. Booker’s 25 points led the way for the Suns while their defense limited Steph Curry to 15 points on 3-of-14 shooting.   With the win, Phoenix moves to 15-12 on the season and gains a game on Golden State in the Western...

Devin Booker is healthy and back in the Phoenix Suns lineup after returning to action Sunday. He and the Suns now have an opportunity to send the Golden State Warriors further into a spiral as they are losers of four of their last six games.   Despite Steph Curry’s recent return to the lineup, Golden State is still in search of answers as it arrives to Phoenix with a 13-14 record. The Suns and War...

Jordan Ott’s first year as the Suns lead man has brought about more success than initially expected, and much of it is due to how he’s rebuilt the offense. While there have been highs and lows, Ott’s approach has inspired confidence in what the team will do at full strength.   PHNX Suns will talk through these highs and lows before widening the lens to take stock of some league-wide storylines. Fo...

The NBA trade deadline isn’t until Feb. 5, but trade season intensifies on Dec. 15, as a large group of players become eligible to be moved. The Phoenix Suns have been a pleasant surprise early on, but how active should they be in the pursuit of a roster upgrade?   The Suns have been linked to Kings star Domantas Sabonis, but there’s a long list of complementary players that could be more realisti...

The Phoenix Suns trailed by as many as 20 points but fought and clawed to take a one-point lead in the game’s final moments. The comeback effort came just short as a trivial finish led to the Los Angeles Lakers escaping with a two-point win.   Devin Booker found his footing in his first game back from injury, leading the Suns with 27 points while five others finished in double figures. For the Lak...

The Phoenix Suns are nearing the end of a gruesome portion of their schedule, but not before a pair of meetings with the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors, and a potential letdown spot in New Orleans.   While still in the first half of the season, the next segment of games could go a long way in determining the Suns’ postseason prospects. PHNX Suns breaks down where things stand for the...

The Phoenix Suns had no answer for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, as things went from bad to worse, to downright ugly in the NBA Cup Quarterfinals.   Before the team moves forward and flushes this forgettable performance, the PHNX Suns crew looks to do the same while have a little fun with things.  Follow us @PHNX_Suns, @ErikRuby, @GilMcGregor_, @StephenPG3 & @...

The Phoenix Suns are gearing up for the NBA Cup Quarterfinals, where they'll be the most dangerous of the eight remaining teams. Even when undermanned, the Suns have brought the fight to the NBA's best, and there is a chance that Devin Booker could return for Phoenix's Wednesday night showdown with the defending champion Thunder.   On the heels of an impressive win over the Timberwolves, the PHNX...

The Phoenix Suns moved to 14-10 on the season with an impressive 108-105 road win over the Minnesota Timberwolves Monday night. With Devin Booker and Jalen Green still sidelined, six Suns finished in double figures, led by 22 points from Mark Williams.   Phoenix overcame 40 points from Anthony Edwards and moves to 2-0 on the season against Minnesota, a head-to-head record that could prove to be cr...

The Phoenix Suns’ paltry 13.9% 3-point shooting was too much to overcome in an ugly 117-98 loss to the Rockets Friday. Phoenix's offense was held under 100 points for the second time this season, and it was Dillon Brooks who led the way with 23 points while Jamaree Bouyea finished with 18 points off the bench. Houston's Amen Thompson led all scorers with 31 points while Kevin Durant scored 28 poin...

Cyber Monday = Our Best Diehard Deal Ever https://gophnx.com/cyber-youtube   Phoenix Suns potential trade targets take center stage as we answer questions from our first PHNX Suns mailbag of the 2025-26 regular season.   As the Suns gear up for the second quarter of the campaign, Erik, Stephen, Espo and Gil answer your questions about the Suns' rookies, playoff prospects and the health concerns th...

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Cyber Monday = Our Best Diehard Deal Ever https://gophnx.com/cyber-youtube   The Phoenix Suns excelled during the first quarter of the 2025-26 season, but how is that reflected on their report cards? We're taking out our grade books to assess the first 22 games of the year based on nine different categories.   More than just offense, defense and coaching, Erik, Stephen, Espo and Gil are assessing...

Cyber Monday = Our Best Diehard Deal Ever https://gophnx.com/cyber-youtube   The Phoenix Suns have been one of the NBA's most pleasant surprises this season, and they've earned respect from the basketball world in the process. As the wins increase, so, too, does the national attention around a team with the ability to overcome any setback to compete with the league's best.   From opposing coaches...

The Phoenix Suns destroyed Luka Doncic, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers behind Collin Gillespie and Dillon Brooks, who combined for 61 points. PHNX Suns reacts to an elite win, where the team lost Devin Booker 10 minutes into the game with right groin soreness. Everyone stepped up, from Royce O'Neale & Mark Williams, to Jamaree Bouyea and Jordan Goodwin. Jordan Ott helped orchestrate the e...

The Phoenix Suns fell short to the Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic despite Grayson Allen's return to the court in their fourth back-to-back of the season. Was this a scheduled loss? PHNX Suns dives into a brutal loss without Mark Williams and Ryan Dunn. They also discuss Devin Booker continuing to look out of rhythm, the backup center problem Phoenix is experiencing and Dillon Brooks continued off...