PHNX Cardinals Podcast

1 week ago | gophnx.com | Gerald Bourguet

Feb 27, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia watches a game against the New Orleans Pelicans in the second quarter at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images The Phoenix Suns held exit interviews Thursday morning, and for the second year in a row, owner Mat Ishbia and general manager James Jones spent a whopping 40 minutes giving their thoughts on the future of the franchise coming off a disappointing season.

1 week ago | gophnx.com | Greg Esposito

Less than an hour ago Feb 27, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia watches a game against the New Orleans Pelicans in the second quarter at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images Who are you? I really want to know. I'm talking to you, Mat Ishbia. As we enter an April without playoffs, the next few months will define who you are as an owner.

1 week ago | gophnx.com | Gerald Bourguet

The Phoenix Suns' disastrous 2024-25 season is finally, mercifully over, and the immediate transition into an offseason full of questions and imminent changes begins. After the Suns were officially eliminated from play-in contention on Wednesday -- cementing this campaign as the most disappointing season in franchise history, considering this team's expectations and record-setting payroll -- I asked Devin Booker what needs to change from this season heading into next year, and he was blunt.

2 weeks ago | gophnx.com | Gerald Bourguet

Apr 8, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) sits on the bench during the second half against the Golden State Warriors at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images If nothing in this miserable season had already hammered home how dead the Phoenix Suns were, Tuesday's humiliating 133-95 loss to the Golden State Warriors did the trick.

2 weeks ago | gophnx.com | Gerald Bourguet

Apr 6, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) in action during the first half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images At this point, it's abundantly clear the Bradley Beal trade was a mistake for the Phoenix Suns. The thinking at the time was defensible, the Suns still stand by that thinking, and there was even optimism it could still pay dividends going into this season.