Donnie Druin

Phoenix

Publisher at Sports Illustrated

Arizona State Head Reported at Sports Illustrated

Covering the Arizona Cardinals and Phoenix Suns on SI | Barca Supporter |

Articles

Where Arizona Cardinals HC-QB Duo Falls in NFL Rankings

5 days ago | si.com | Donnie Druin

The Arizona Cardinals' duo of HC Jonathan Gannon and QB Kyler Murray join powers for a third season together as a duo, though it'll be Murray's second season fully healthy under Gannon after spending half of 2023 rehabbing a torn ACL. Gannon has been nothing short of a chest-pounding maniac for his quarterback, who he gushes over at any given opportunity when placed in front of a microphone.
New Team Set to Enter Kevin Durant Sweepstakes

5 days ago | si.com | Donnie Druin

PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns enter the 2025 offseason with plenty of notable storylines surrounding the organization - though none outweigh the future of Kevin Durant. Once acquired at the NBA trade deadline years ago, Durant held promise of delivering a first championship to the Valley - though that hasn't come close to happening. After attempting to deal him at this year's deadline, all signs point to Durant and Phoenix moving towards a split before the start of the new season.
Cardinals Need Marvin Harrison Jr. to Prove Himself

5 days ago | si.com | Donnie Druin

ARIZONA -- All eyes in the desert are fixated on Arizona Cardinals star sophomore receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. as 2025 approaches. Harrison - the No. 4 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft - notched a season where he tallied 62 receptions for 885 yards and eight touchdowns. Not bad by any means, at all, though a player of Harrison's caliber was expected to help transform the Cardinals' offense overnight - something that didn't exactly happen.
Phoenix Suns, Sacramento Kings Swap Stars in Wild NBA Trade Idea

5 days ago | si.com | Donnie Druin

PHOENIX -- Trade rumors surrounding Kevin Durant and his ultimate future with the Phoenix Suns will only grow louder the deeper we get in the offseason. Durant has just one year left on his contract and all signs point to the future Hall of Fame player exiting the desert before the 2025-26 season begins.
Cardinals' Best Offseason Move Revealed

6 days ago | si.com | Donnie Druin

The Arizona Cardinals' offseason has consistently been heralded as one of the best around the league after spending hefty amounts of money in free agency and nearly every one of their 2025 NFL Draft selections to upgrade the defensive side of the ball. After their late-season collapse saw Arizona miss the postseason entirely, the Cardinals made a clear and concise effort to improve what they believed was a weak spot for the team.
Devin Booker Involved in Phoenix Suns HC Search

6 days ago | si.com | Donnie Druin

PHOENIX -- Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia has been nothing short of adamant that star guard Devin Booker isn't going anywhere as trade rumors and speculation ramps up. He wasn't joking. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Booker has been involved in the Suns' current search for their next head coach.
Cardinals Star Expected to Improve in Major Way

6 days ago | yardbarker.com | Donnie Druin

Arizona made virtually no changes to their offensive arsenal this offseason, banking on continuity between Harrison and franchise quarterback Kyler Murray. "I feel like we should be able to go out there with our eyes closed and complete 100% of our passes," Harrison told reporters. "That's the goal you want to get to with timing."The two weren't exactly on common grounds throughout the 2024 season in terms of timing, though there's hope the connection will only grow stronger.
Cardinals Star Expected to Improve in Major Way

6 days ago | si.com | Donnie Druin

Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. is expected to make a major leap moving into 2025. After netting 62 receptions for 885 yards and eight touchdowns in his rookie season, all eyes are on Harrison to improve as the Cardinals aim for a postseason spot. Pro Football Focus believes Harrison's in line for exactly that - selecting him as the player who will improve most from the WR spot entering 2025. PFF's Thomas Valentine explained: "Harrison was the No. 4 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft for a reason.
Cardinals Still Have This as Top Priority

6 days ago | si.com | Donnie Druin

The Arizona Cardinals move forward in a much better place following a busy offseason. After collapsing from a division lead, the Cardinals spent a hefty amount of resources in free agency and the 2025 NFL Draft on improving the defensive side of the ball. Many believe Arizona's within shooting distance of a postseason spot now, though there could still be some upgrades along the offensive line and perhaps a veteran replacement is coming for the injured Sean Murphy-Bunting.
Suns Star is Dream Trade Target for 4 NBA Teams

6 days ago | si.com | Donnie Druin

PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns move into the offseason with one of the league's hottest trade pieces on their roster. After unsuccessfully shopping him at the deadline, all eyes are on the Suns and superstar forward Kevin Durant this summer. Durant, with just one year remaining on his contract, is heavily expected to be traded at some point ahead of the 2025-26 season.