The Phoenix Suns have a free-throw problem. It’s certainly not new, but it’s never hogged this much of the spotlight before either. And as the losses pile up for a team struggling to maintain their playoff positioning, it will continue to be a hot-button issue. After a 2-5 stretch, the natural impulse is to look for someone to blame. Missing…
The Phoenix Suns have issues with the way NBA referees have officiated their games, but it seems to be a league wide problem. Join the PHNX Suns Podcast to discuss what options the Suns have to find a solution to the problem. Don’t forget to follow the show on twitter @PHNX_Suns. 0:00 Intro 4:00 How did the Lakers know the ref? 14:19 Official NBA Refs account explaining the rules 21:45 Weird mix of bias 28:51Devin Booker on the ref situation 40:00 Solutions to this madness 57:31 Bracket
The Phoenix Suns and Devin Booker fall to the Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis 122-111. The free throw discrepancy was another big factor in this one for the Suns and being without Deandre Ayton and Kevin Durant didn’t help. Landry Shame had another good game after returning from injury and will seemingly be a solid member of the Suns bench. Join the PHNX Suns Podcast to break it all down in the Suns at Lakers postgame show. PLUS! It’s PHNX Community Day and we’re raising money for Ryan House. 0:00 Intro 3:00 Initial Reactions 10:00 Are we panicking? 19:45 Monty William’s reaction to the foul 40:59 Reffing issues 47:20 Happy balance 53:42 Cam Payne
The Phoenix Suns have a top-four that’s more stacked than any other team in the NBA. Chris Paul, Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Deandre Ayton form an undeniably potent, star-studded core. Come playoff time, the sheer firepower of that foursome will help mitigate concerns about the team’s overall depth, let alone who becomes the fifth starter/closer. However, over this prolonged stretch without KD, brief spell without Ayton, and Landry Shamet re-entering the fold those concerns about the bench rotations have resurfaced. Never mind that starters typically log 38-plus minutes on a nightly basis in the postseason. Never mind that the core four will be staggered, with one or two of them always on the court to minimize the damage of…
Kevin Durant injury update. NBA officiating insight. Playoff tiebreakers. Helmets? Let’s talk the latest news around the Phoenix Suns and what they all mean for the future of the 2022/23 season. PLUS! If you were able to make changes to how the NBA runs, what changes would you make? Join the PHNX Suns Podcast for the conversation. Don’t forget to follow the show on twitter @ PHNX_Suns. 0:00 – Intro 1:30 – BREAKING FRANK NEWS 2:35 – KD “update” 7:52 – Lakers game is big for many reasons 19:05 – Block/charge official statement from NBA Referees 28:25 – Chris Paul gifted Mikal a football helmet, why? 41:50 – What could we change about the NBA?
On Thursday night, Terrence Ross faced his old team for the first time as a member of the Phoenix Suns. Although the game itself was close, it marked a tell-tale sign of just how drastically his surroundings have changed. As an 11-year NBA veteran who’d spent the last six years on Orlando Magic teams that only made the playoffs twice and never got out of the first round, Ross’ union with the Suns — fresh off a blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant — represents an opportunity to contend rather than rebuild. “It’s fun, man, it feels different,” Ross said. “I just came from a group where there was a ton of young guys, not too many older guys in the…
The Phoenix Suns and Devin Booker defeat the Orlando Magic and Paolo Banchero 116-113. Cam Payne found his confidence and showed up big for the Suns tonight, finishing with 18 points and 5 assists. Book bounced back in the second half, knocking down 15 points in the third quarter and helping the Suns snap a three game losing streak. Join the PHNX Suns Podcast for the Suns vs Magic postgame show. 0:00 Intro 3:00 Initial reactions 5:10 Defense falling apart 8:03 What’s in the box 10:27 Devin Booker is tired 14:21 Cam Payne feeling confident 23:31 Espo ate a shoe! 31:23 Bench 44:07 Gerald with Emma Stone 47:00 Gerald on postgame updates
Let’s talk the latest news around the Phoenix Suns and the NBA. Did we get a glimpse at Devin Bookers new shoes? Book has seemingly always known he was built for greatness. There’s a new assistant general manger in town what does that mean? Plus, Kevin Durant! Join the PHNX Suns Podcast to discuss all of that and more. Don’t forget to follow the show on Twitter @PHNX_Suns. 0:00 Intro 1:48 Torrey Craig Update 4:29 Devin Booker Exclusive Nike Shoe? 11:25 Archie Goodwin on Devin Booker 35:48 Deandre Ayton debate 50:55 Kevin Durant deleted tweet 55:44 Future moves for the NBA 1:10:07 Internal moves with Suns
The tumultuous, drawn-out end to his time with the Phoenix Suns wasn’t what Jae Crowder or the team envisioned. After becoming a fan favorite during two seasons in the Valley, which included a run to the 2021 NBA Finals and a franchise-record 64-win campaign, Crowder’s slow-burning departure was a messy divorce that blindsided almost everyone involved. Tuesday’s home game against the Milwaukee Bucks — with Crowder now suiting up for the very team that bested Phoenix in the Finals two years ago — made it abundantly clear there were still some lingering feelings about whatever spawned the “mutual” decision to hold him out of training camp until Phoenix could facilitate a trade. Crowder, coach Monty Williams and general manager James…
The Phoenix Suns and Devin Booker fall to the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo 116-104. The Suns fought hard in the second night of a back-to-back but it wasn’t enough to over power the Bucks physicality and favorable whistle. Book had another 30+ point game, Torrey Craig may have lost a tooth and Kevin Durant may have been in street clothes but he was back on the bench with his teammates. Join the PHNX Suns Podcast for the Suns vs Bucks postgame show. Don’t forget to follow the show on twitter @PHNX_Suns. 0:00 Intro 1:30 Initial reactions 4:00 What’s in the box? 23:40 Jock got robbed 33:30 Ish flowers 41:37 Jae Crowder back in the Valley 49:37 Welcome to Gerth…