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Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia called out Bill Simmons over his preseason prediction regarding the team.

Suns owner Mat Ishbia calls out Bill Simmons

"You’re the betting guru and even you know better than to actually take this bet."

By Ben Axelrod OnOct 22, 2025 0
A general view of the Phoenix Suns logo on the court before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Footprint Center.

Phoenix Suns strike TV deal extension with Gray Media worth over $30m annually

Reportedly, just three of 13 NBA teams still airing games on FanDuel Sports Networks brought in more than $30 million last season.

By Brendon Kleen OnSep 20, 2025 0
People congregate at Turning Point Headquarters in Phoenix after news that the founder, Charlie Kirk, was shot and killed at a rally in Utah on Sept. 10, 2025.

Phoenix Suns writer fired by PHNX Sports over Charlie Kirk posts

"The opinions expressed by our employees do not represent the views of PHNX or ALLCITY Network."

By Brandon Contes OnSep 11, 2025 0
Kevin Durant learning of a trade while he was on stage at Fanatics Fest.

Kevin Durant learned he was traded while on stage at Fanatics Fest

This news came at quite the time for Durant.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 22, 2025 0
Kevin Durant in warmups ahead of a Feb. 1, 2025 game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Kevin Durant gets in heated sourcing debate with DeMarcus Cousins

DeMarcus Cousins' claim on the Suns' "locker-room fistfights" saw pushback from Kevin Durant, and a response from Cousins.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 20, 2025 0
Bill Simmons

Bill Simmons believes Spurs-Suns Kevin Durant trade may be ‘done already’

"I wouldn’t be surprised if KD to the Spurs is done already and they just haven’t announced it."

By Reice Shipley OnJun 9, 2025 0
Phoenix Mercury player Sophie Cunningham

WNBA vet Sophie Cunningham calls out ‘irresponsible’ media covering salacious rumor

"In this instance it feels irresponsible that I was never asked for a comment about the accusation before several clickbait stories went to print."

By Drew Lerner OnMay 21, 2025 0
Stephen A. Smith apologizes to Mat Ishbia on First Take

Stephen A. Smith apologizes for likening Suns Mat Ishbia to Donald Sterling

"I certainly did not mean to compare him to a person that was thrown out of this league and has been widely recognized as a racist"

By Brandon Contes OnApr 18, 2025 0
ESPN personalities Jay Williams and Stephen A. Smith. Photo Credits: The Joe Pomp Show on YouTube (Jay Williams, left); Kyle Terada-Imagn Images (Stephen A. Smith, right).

Jay Williams blasts Stephen A. Smith’s Mat Ishbia ‘worst owner’ take

"Nah. That’s not analysis. That’s performance."

By Michael Dixon OnApr 17, 2025 0
Mat Ishbia responds to Stephen A. Smith

Mat Ishbia expects Stephen A. Smith to apologize for ‘worst owner’ comment

"I think he’ll apologize to me because it’s disrespectful to put my name aligned with anybody that was kicked out of the league"

By Brandon Contes OnApr 17, 2025 0
Stephen A. Smith discussing Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia on First Take

Stephen A. Smith claims Suns’ Mat Ishbia becoming ‘worst owner’ in NBA history

"Mat Ishbia needs to understand that right now you are on the verge of being recognized as the worst owner in the history of basketball."

By Brandon Contes OnApr 16, 2025 0
A view of the NBA logo.

NBA teams saw local ratings decline by 13% this season

Teams like the Atlanta Hawks and Miami Heat saw declines of over 50%.

By Drew Lerner OnApr 15, 2025 0
Stephen A. Smith responds to Kevin Durant on First Take

Stephen A. Smith and Kevin Durant exchange jabs: ‘He’s just a bit sensitive’

"Former players, present players, coaches, teammates, media, nobody can talk about this guy"

By Brandon Contes OnApr 15, 2025 0
Apr 6, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) dribbles as New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges (25) is screened by Phoenix Suns center Nick Richards (2) during the first half at Madison Square Garden

Walt Frazier laments Bradley Beal’s struggles: ‘Inept, incompetent, incoherent, as a Sun’

"That play indicative of Beal's season, folks."

By Sam Neumann OnApr 7, 2025 0
Phoenix Suns coach Mike Budenholzer. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Bucks reporter: ‘Phoenix PR didn’t allow us to ask Mike Budenholzer any pregame questions’

"Looked at main PR person and they shook their head no, it's over."

By Michael Dixon OnMar 24, 2025 0
Skip Bayless discussing Kevin Durant's recent social media callout

Skip Bayless responds to Kevin Durant’s social media callout: ‘Winning is optional’

"I'm still right about Kevin Durant."

By Reice Shipley OnMar 19, 2025 0
Kevin Durant in warmups ahead of a Feb. 1, 2025 game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Kevin Durant claps back at Skip Bayless criticism: ‘F*** it, we’re both washed’

"It was a great run, Skip."

By Reice Shipley OnMar 9, 2025 0
Dec 7, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; TNT broadcaster Stan Van Gundy during the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics at Staples Center.

Stan Van Gundy disgusted by ‘pathetic’ Phoenix Suns defense

"This is what we’re talking about, this Suns defense is pathetic."

By Brandon Contes OnMar 5, 2025 0
Bol Bol and Amanda Pflugrad on a Feb. 28, 2025 Suns' broadcast.

Sideline reporter used stepstool to interview Bol Bol

With Bol's recent scoring run, this stepstool may get more work in the games ahead.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 1, 2025 0
Kevin Durant and Ramona Shelburne. (Durant photo from Feb. 1, 2025, from Soobum Im/Imagn Images, Shelburne photo from 2014, from Joe Faraoni/ESPN Images.)

ESPN

Kevin Durant blasts ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne for ‘toxic’ locker room report, but misses report’s details

Detroit Pistons announcer Greg Kelser made it known that he is not a fan of Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen's style of play.

Pistons announcer Greg Kelser: Grayson Allen ‘fortunate he’s playing in this era’

"He is involved in just far too many of these situations."

By Michael Dixon OnJan 19, 2025 0
Dec 25, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer talks with Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at Footprint Center.

Kevin Durant ‘locked in’ to solve ratings dilemma as he admits ‘rough patch’ for the NBA

"I take this serious. I'm locked in as to why people don't want to watch us play."

By Sam Neumann OnDec 26, 2024 0
Phoenix Suns writer Gerald Bourguet

Suns reporter Gerald Bourguet calls out Forbes’ Evan Sidery for failing to credit sources

"Brother, you need to stop doing this."

By Reice Shipley OnDec 24, 2024 0
A pair of January NBA games between the Thunder and Cavaliers will now be viewable for the league's fans throughout the country. Photo by Liam McGuire

ESPN, TNT add January games between NBA powerhouses

Cleveland and Oklahoma City have the best records in their respective conferences

By Michael Dixon OnDec 13, 2024 0
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker

NBA ratings continue to slip early in the season

Both games of ESPN's Wednesday night doubleheader saw year-over-year declines approaching 50%.

By Drew Lerner OnNov 24, 2024 0

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