Southwest Bias - Daily Arizona Sports Talk

The NBA All Star Weekend has lead to complaints from all over the internet and media. But is Kevin Durant right that fans are addicted to the drama more than the game? Espo is joined by former Phoenix Suns center Alan Williams to talk about that and more. #PhoenixSuns #NBA #PHNX #KevinDurant #Suns Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection an...

Who is the most beloved person in Arizona sports? Is is Larry Fitzgerald from the Arizona Cardinals? Shane Doan from the Arizona Coyotes? Lute Olson from Arizona or Kenny Dillingham from ASU? Is it the Round Mound of Rebound Charles Barkley from his time with the Phoenix Suns? There is an argument that can be made for most but we figure out who it actually is.    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz c...

Arizona has dealt with so many things most sports market never have to even conceive of, but the last twelve months we have been through the wringer more than ever before. A complete disappointment with the Phoenix Suns, the Arizona Cardinals losing an NFC West they were in control of and oh, an entire franchise in the Arizona Coyotes leaving.    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.a...

The Phoenix Suns have a long way to go after a drama-filled trade deadline, Kevin Durant trade rumors, Bradley Beal reports, Jusuf Nurkic trades & so much more. Can they turn things around behind Devin Booker? Will Mike Budenholzer direct the team down the right path? Erik Ruby and Stephen PridGeon-Garner break it down on another Southwest Bias. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ad...

Devin Booker was, once again, among the list of names that fans consider "snubs" for the All-Star Game, after the 10-year veteran guard was NOT selected, despite putting up All-Star level numbers for the Phoenix Suns alongside Kevin Durant. Was he actually snubbed? Or did players like Anthony Edwards, Jalen Williams, James Harden, Victor Wembanyama, Anthony Davis and Alperen Sengun deserve it more...

Arizona State RB Cam Skattebo was the darling of college football after the Sun Devils made a shocking run to the Peach Bowl against Texas after winning the Big 12, with Skattebo ending up in the top 5 of the Heisman voting. Where should Cam Skattebo end up in the NFL Draft? Should the Arizona Cardinals take a shot on him despite their depth at RB? Are the Kansas City Chiefs, Pittsburgh Steelers o...

More reporting has surfaced surrounding Bradley Beal, Jimmy Butler and other NBA dominoes that would need to fall in order for the Phoenix Suns to make a MASSIVE trade and bolster their roster. Erik Ruby is joined by Stephen PridGeon-Garner to break down Beal’s fit with the Orlando Magic, Milwaukee Bucks, Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls and decide which would be the best choice for both the team, and...

The Phoenix Suns fell under .500 again on the season, and despite making a trade for Nick Richards, many fans are now focusing on the overall direction of the franchise with Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and Mat Ishbia. Should the Phoenix Suns blow it up? Trade Booker and Durant? Erik Ruby is joined by Gerald Bourguet to break it down on another edition of Southwest Bias. An ALLCITY Net...

The Phoenix Suns have been in a dire situation with their center rotation, and something has to give. Erik Ruby is back with another Southwest Bias to proclaim that rookie Oso Ighodaro NEEDS to be put into the starting lineup along with Ryan Dunn, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Tyus Jones. Will this move fix the Phoenix Suns? Will it even happen? Can they overcome Ighodaro's faults? Ruby dives int...

The Phoenix Suns are in one of the worst posistions in the NBA after falling to multiple games below .500, despite having Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. Erik Ruby and Espo sit down and discuss if new owner Mat Ishbia destroyed the team with his urgency and tendency to make big moves and trades that changed the trajectory of the team when it was built around Chris Paul, Mikal Bridges,...

The Arizona Cardinals & Kyler Murray ended the season 8-9, after the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Erik Ruby is joined by PHNX Cardinals reporter Bo Brack to discuss if Arizona “failed” in year 2 of their rebuild under Monti Ossenfort and Jonathan Gannon. They dive into players like Marvin Harrison Jr., the overall issues plaguing the team’s consistency and so much more, on another edit...

After weeks of speculation and reporting around Jimmy Butler's future with the Miami Heat, and the Phoenix Suns being his number one destination, the disgruntled star held no punches back in his recent postgame press conference. Did Jimmy Butler play the Phoenix Suns like a fiddle? Or is Phoenix in the perfect spot to capitalize? Erik Ruby dives into it on another edition of Southwest Bias. An ALL...

The Phoenix Suns bounced back on Christmas with an impressive victory over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. The Suns were led by EFFORT on the defensive end, Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant as they continued their stretch without Devin Booker and Grayson Allen. Did the Suns show their true colors? Or was it just a holiday mirage? Erik Ruby is joined by Espo to break it all down on another editio...

The Phoenix Suns are right in the middle of NBA trade talks, as the team continues to struggle to hit its ceiling with Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal. Erik Ruby is joined by Locked On Suns host Brendon Kleen to discuss where Grayson Allen stands as far as valuable assets for Phoenix, and what it should take to have the Suns agreed to move him. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

It's no secret, the Arizona Cardinals, Kyler Murray and Drew Petzing have NOT gotten enough out of number 4 overall pick WR Marvin Harrison Jr. this season. Is the rookie to blame? Erik Ruby is joined by Bo Brack to break down why Marv has not lived up to expectations, if the Cardinals should have gone in a different direction and what the future could hold for the son of a NFL great. Hosted by Si...

Following reports from Shams Charani and PHNX's Gerald Bourguet, a Jimmy Butler trade is the talk of the Phoenix Suns community. Forget if it is likely to happen, should the Suns pursue a road that leads to breaking up Devin Booker, Bradley Beal & Kevin Durant? Erik Ruby rips solo on another edition of Southwest Bias.  #JimmyButler #MiamiHeat #KevinDurant #Durant #KD #DevinBooker #Booker #Book #Br...

The Arizona Cardinals, Kyler Murray, Marvin Harrison Jr. have lost three straight games, at the most important moment of their rebuilding season. Who is to blame for their collapse? Is it fixable? Have Monti Ossenfort and Jonathan Gannon failed their rebuild? Erik Ruby and Bo Brack get into it on another edition of Soutwest Bias. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit....

The most incredible story in sports, the Arizona State Sun Devils, have secured the No. 1 seed in the Big 12 and will face the Iowa State Cyclones December 7 in Dallas. How can the Cyclones beat the Sun Devils? Erik Ruby is joined by Patrick Brown to preview the showdown between Sam Leavitt, Rocco Becht, Cam Skattebo, Kenny Dillingham and Matt Campbell.  An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to...

After dropping a weird game to the Seattle Seahawks, Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals are 6-5 and tied for 1st place in the NFC West. Erik Ruby is joined by Derek Montilla to discuss how Kyler, Marvin Harrison Jr., James Conner and company can still make a playoff push, and possibly even more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...

JOIN THE PHNX DIEHARDS! https://www.gophnx.com/join-diehard The Phoenix Suns are at different points in their blueprint for success. Mat Ishbia's Phoenix Suns are all-in on Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal to win a NBA championship NOW. Meanwhile. Michael Bidwill's Arizona Cardinals are all-in on a long-term rebuild led my Monti Ossenfort, Jonathan Gannon and Kyler Murray. Who is more l...

JOIN THE PHNX DIEHARDS! https://www.gophnx.com/join-diehard   As Arizona State Football continues to impress Erik Ruby and Anthony Totri breakdown why this could be a huge moment for college football in 2024. The now ranked Sun Devils are quickly becoming the one of the best stories of the year.   An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX:...

The Phoenix Suns have been hit by the injury bug, losing Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, Grayson Allen, Jusuf Nurkic and more. However, Bol Bol has still yet to see any significant minutes this season. With a lot on the line, should Mike Budenholzer give Bol Bol more of a leash? Or is the story already written for the fan favorite?   An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit....

The Arizona Cardinals moved to 6-4 behind Kyler Murray, Trey McBride and company DESTROYING Aaron Rodgers & the New York Jets. But just how good is the team lead by K1, Marvin Harrison Jr., James Conner & Jonathon Gannon. Erik Ruby and Bo Brack dive into into it on the latest edition of Southwest Bias. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS P...

The Phoenix Suns have seen immense success so far in the this young NBA season, and Kevin Durant has been the engine behind their movement. Erik Ruby is joined by Espo and Gerald Bourguet to break down how his greatness should put him in squarely in the NBA MVP conversation, with the likes of Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and more, plus how his game is continuing to ascend to the likes of...

Both the Arizona Cardinals & Arizona State Sun Devils have been better than expected this season, but who has been more impressive? Erik Ruby is joined by Bo Brack to discuss the impressive season's for Cam Skattebo, Kyler Murray, Jonathon Gannon, Kenny Dillingham and the rest of their teams. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtube ALL THINGS PHNX: http:...