The Phoenix Suns have concluded the saga of Deandre Ayton’s time in the Valley by trading him to the Portland Trail Blazers as a part of a three-way deal with the Milwaukee Bucks. In return, the Suns get Jusuf Nurkic, Grayson Allen, Nassir Little and Keon Johnson and Damian Lillard goes to the Bucks. How will this trade either help or hurt the Suns this season? Did James Jones make the right decision or should he have given Frank Vogel the chance to work with Ayton before shipping him off? The A...
Sep 29, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 103
he Arizona Diamondbacks are in the Wild Card hunt and put up a dismal performance against the New York Mets losing 3 of 4 games. Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly had sub par performances which has everyone on edge. Is this the end of the D-backs playoffs hopes or is there still a chance they can turn it around? The Arizona Cardinals and Josh Dobbs lost their season opener to the Washington Commanders. It was very apparent that Dobbs is an NFL quarterback backup but he will be starting Week 2 against...
Sep 15, 2023•59 min•Ep. 102
The Arizona Diamondbacks are in the Wild Card hunt and are trying to secure their spot in the playoffs. Will the recent addition of their star shortstop prospect, Jordan Lawlar, help them seal the deal? Manager Torey Lovullo made the tough decision to DFA Nick Ahmed after 10 years with the team. Ahmed had an emotional reaction when he met with the media. Are these moves enough to give the Diamondbacks the last push they need to make it to the playoffs? NFL Football is BACK! The Arizona Cardinals...
Sep 08, 2023•53 min•Ep. 101
Yesterday the Arizona Cardinals and Monti Ossenfort shook up the roster with three different trades. Isaiah Simmons was the first to go as he was traded to the New York Giants. Then OL Josh Jones was the next to go when he was traded to the Houston Texans. Finally Jonathan Gannon got himself a quarterback to end the day after the Cardinals traded for QB Josh Dobbs from the Cleveland Browns. What do these changes mean for the Cardinals and how will this impact the beginning of the season? Does th...
Aug 25, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 100
After being the worst team in MLB for the last 5 weeks, the Arizona Diamondbacks have won 3 straight and Christian Walker is back to his slugging ways. Who deserves the credit and what can this team accomplish? Plus, after over a year a tumult with the Phoenix Suns, forward DeAndre Ayton--and teammate Eric Gordon--have been putting in WORK with the Bahamas National Team. Is it a sign of things to come for the NBA season? Join Shawn DePaz on another edition of THE Phoenix Sports Podcast! An ALLCI...
Aug 18, 2023•42 min•Ep. 99
The greatest player in WNBA history, Diana Taurasi made history becoming the first WNBA player to score 10,000 career points. Has she solidified herself as the greatest athlete in Arizona sports history? Oregon and and Washington appear headed for the BIG 10 and the Pac 12 is in serious trouble, will ASU and UA deliver the final nail in the coffin and flee for the Big 12? Plus, after an incredible first half, Torey Lovullo’s Arizona Diamondbacks squad has screeched to a halt and fallen out of a ...
Aug 04, 2023•27 min•Ep. 98
He requested a trade earlier this year, but Budda Baker is back with the Cardinals at training camp after receiving a significant raise–but not an extension. How should Cards fans react to the MLB Trade Deadline is now fast approaching. Can we still expect GM Mike Hazen to get reinforcements for Torey Lovullo’s squad? Logan Cooley opted to sign his ELC with the Arizona Coyotes instead of returning to the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the haters are sick! Join Makayla Perkins and Shawn DePaz for a...
Jul 28, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 97
During the offseason, the Phoenix Suns have made a ton of roster decisions… including adding Bol Bol, Eric Gordon and solidifying their bench. Cam Payne was the latest Sun to be traded away this offseason but now the Suns don’t have a true point guard. Was this the best decision to make? Despite a small slump in their season the Arizona Diamondbacks are still one of the best teams in MLB. Will GM Mike Hazen position the D-backs to be mega buyers before the MLB trade deadline on August 1st? What ...
Jul 21, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 96
Zac Gallen, who entered the MLB All-Star break as the NL Cy Young front runner, shined in his one inning of work at the MLB all-star game that was highlighted by a strikeout of Shohei Ohtani. Is he a lock for MLB's best pitcher award? Plus, Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray is pushing hard to be ready to play week 1 after tearing his ACL last year. Should fans be excited or worried? Join Makayla Perkins Shawn DePaz for another episode of THE Phoenix Sports Podcast! 0:00 Intro 6:00 D-backs in the...
Jul 14, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 95
The Arizona Diamondbacks have lost 4-straight games, is it time to panic? Plus, while a shoulder injury cast doubt on whether he will play, Corbin Caroll is set to head to his hometown on Seattle with teammates Zac Gallen and Lourdes Gurriell Jr for the 2023 MLB alls-tar game. Join Shawn and Totri as they discuss the MLB All Star events and more on another edition of THE Phoenix Sports podcast! 0:00 Intro 5:46 D-backs are on the struggle bus 7:41 Should we be worried about the D-backs? 15:57 D-b...
Jul 07, 2023•39 min•Ep. 94
The Arizona Coyotes had a roller coaster of a 2023 NHL Draft that included using picks 6 and 12 on two surprising Russian prospects, Dmitri Simashev and Danill But. Initial reactions were negative, but did Bill Armstrong and Yotes get the biggest steals of the draft? Plus, Arizona Diamondbacks' Corbin Carroll was named an MLB All-Star and the Phoenix Suns held Bradley Beal's introductory press conference, could they be holding one for Kyrie Irving soon? Join Makayla and Shawn for another edition...
Jun 30, 2023•52 min•Ep. 93
The Phoenix Suns are making moves! Bradley Beal is coming to the Valley after the Washington Wizards traded him for Chris Paul, Landry Shamet and draft picks. What does Beal’s addition do for the Suns? How much credit should we give Chris Paul for helping make Phoenix a desirable landing spot for big time players? PLUS the NBA Draft was last night and the Suns selected Toumani Camara from Dayton. An Arizona State Sun Devil and an Arizona Wildcat on the same team? Marcus Bagley from Arizona State...
Jun 23, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 92
Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul recently spoke to the media and said he wants to stay in Arizona and play for Frank Vogel and the Suns. What is the likelihood of that happening? Would James Jones see any value in keeping the aging vet? The Arizona Diamondbacks just lost an important series to one of the hottest teams in baseball, the Philadelphia Phillies. Ace pitcher Zac Gallen also has sported a few poor outings as of late. How concerned should we be about the D-backs? Is this a sign the t...
Jun 16, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 91
The Phoenix Suns made waves by suddenly releasing Chris Paul. What is next for new head coach Frank Vogel and the Suns at the point guard position? PLUS, Arizona Coyotes legend Shane Doan is joining the Toronto Maple Leafs as an assistant to new Leafs’ general manager Brad Treliving, the Arizona Cardinals are set to start mandatory minicamp with the question of Budda Baker’s attendance still looming, and Corbin Carroll and the Arizona Diamondbacks continue to roll. Join Shawn DePaz and Bo Brack ...
Jun 09, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 90
The Phoenix Suns are reportedly signing former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel to a five-year deal. Out of all the available coaching candidates, was this the best option? We’re breaking everything down about the new coach in the Valley. PLUS the Arizona Diamondbacks are a WAGON. After walking off and sweeping the Colorado Rockies, the D-backs find themselves at the top of the National League. Did anyone expect this from Corbin Carroll and the Snakes? Join Makayla Perkins and Shawn DeP...
Jun 03, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 89
The Phoenix Suns are in the market for a new head coach after firing Monty Williams. According to a report, Mat Ishbia has narrowed down the candidate pool to 5 options… so which one is the best for Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns? After an interview with DeAndre Hopkins went viral, many Arizona Cardinals fans are now asking if the wide receiver even wants to play in the valley. What did he say that got everyone so concerned? NFL OTAs have begun and Kyler Murray has been spotted!...
May 25, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 88
Arizona Coyotes proposed arena is voted against, what is next for Clayton Keller and the team? Description: On Tuesday the Arizona Coyotes and their fans were hopeful for good news when election results came in for the teams proposed arena and entertainment district. To the shock of many the proposal failed and now the future of the team hangs in the balance as the Coyotes now look for alternative options. Where could the Yotes go… Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale? The team is committed to the Valley ...
May 19, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 87
With an elimination looming, the Phoenix Suns needed a big Game 6 performance from Devin Booker and Kevin Durant. The Denver Nuggets proved to be too big of a task for the Suns to handle as Phoenix has been eliminated from the playoffs. What went wrong and where does the blame lie? Is it Monty Williams coaching, did the injuries the Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton deliver the final blow? Where was the vintage Kevin Durant performance we were all expecting? Was Devin Booker dealing with an injury we...
May 12, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 86
The semifinal round of the NBA Playoffs have not been kind to the Phoenix Suns so far. Despite Devin Bookers best effort, the Suns are down 0-2 in the series to Nikola Jokic and the Nuggs. With Game 3 happening tonight, what do the Suns need to do to ensure a win and avoid falling further behind? Can Kevin Durant turn up the heat? After much speculation the Arizona Cardinals ended up NOT trading DeAndre Hopkins during the NFL Draft. Now Hopkins himself has come forward saying he never wanted to ...
May 06, 2023•46 min•Ep. 85
There is a new Arizona Cardinal in the Valley. Last night Monti Ossenfort drafted OT Paris Johnson Jr from Ohio State with the sixth overall pick in the NFL Draft. Was this the best move for Jonathan Gannon’s team. Speaking of the new head coach… apparently the Cardinals didn’t go about hiring him the right way. Devin Booker stunned the world with his Game 5 performance in the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Clippers. Kevin Durant called Bookers performance “spiritual”......
Apr 28, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 84
The Arizona Cardinals unveiled their new uniforms yesterday with the help of Kyler Murray and Hollywood Brown. The reaction to the uniforms is mixed but at least they are new, right? The Phoenix Suns have taken a 2-1 series lead against the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA Playoffs. Everyone was expecting a big game from the Suns considering Kawhi Leonard was ruled out but only Devin Booker decided to show up in Game 3. Can the Suns work out some of the kinks and get back on track? The Arizona Di...
Apr 21, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 83
We are just days away from Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns’ first game of the 2023 NBA Playoffs against Kawahi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers. Can Monty Williams’ team right the wrongs of their last two postseasons and win a ring? Plus, Clayton Keller made history in the final game of the Arizona Coyotes’ season with Arizona Cardinals’ quarterback Kyler Murray in attendance… who was booed by the crowd. What should we make of that? Join Shawn DePaz and Anthony Totri for anot...
Apr 14, 2023•47 min•Ep. 82
The Phoenix Suns beat the first team in the Western Conference last night but the Denver Nuggets were missing key players. Are the Suns better than the Nuggets? What does this tell us about the team heading into the playoffs? The Arizona Diamondbacks had their home Opening Day and they lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers thanks to a poor outing from Merrill Kelly. What is wrong with the D-backs bats and what have we learned about this team so far? Are the Arizona Cardinals in the market for a new ow...
Apr 07, 2023•45 min•Ep. 81
The day Valley basketball fans have been waiting for finally arrived, Kevin Durant made his home debut for the Phoenix Suns. Despite a rocky start, KD and Devin Booker balled out to secure the win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Opening Day was yesterday… YAY! The best time of year is finally here, BASEBALL IS BACK! The Arizona Diamondbacks opened the season against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Join Makayla Perkins and Shawn DePaz for another episode of THE Phoenix Sports Podcast! 0:00 - Intro 7:20...
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 80
Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns lose yet again to a team they should have beaten, is the team still in a good place or is it time for fans to hit the panic button? Clayton Keller is set to make history for the Arizona Coyotes. Bobby Hurley gets a two year extension to continue as head coach for the Arizona State Sun Devils, was this the right move? Why does Zac Gallen look so bad on the mound for the Arizona Diamondbacks and what does losing Carson Kelly to injury mean for the team? PLUS… the ...
Mar 24, 2023•49 min•Ep. 79
The Arizona Wildcats were stunned in the first round of the NCAA Tournament after getting upset by Princeton. What happened to the Wildcats and what does the loss mean for Tommy Lloyd and UA? The Arizona State Sun Devils defeated Nevada in Dayton in a big way. Now Bobby Hurley and the Devils take on the TCU Frogs in the first round. What do they need to do in order to avoid a similar fate Join Makayla Perkins and Shawn DePaz for another episode of THE Phoenix Sports Podcast! 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - ...
Mar 17, 2023•49 min•Ep. 78
The Arizona Diamondbacks have inked Corbin Carroll to an 8-year, $111 million dollar extension despite the fact he has only spent 38 days in the major leagues. Was this the right decision for the team? Kevin Durant is still out with a sprained ankle, but how bad is the injury? Will he return to the Phoenix Suns anytime soon? Both the Arizona State Sun Devils and the Arizona Wildcats are going dancing in the NCAA March Madness Tournament. After their upset victory over UCLA in the Pac-12 Tourname...
Mar 13, 2023•57 min•Ep. 77
Kevin Durant makes his debut for the Phoenix Suns to help the team beat the Charlotte Hornets. The Arizona Coyotes wrap up the NHL Trade Deadline with big trades including sending Jakob Chychrun to the Ottawa Senators. Who is left on the Coyotes roster and is the team on track for the first overall pick in the NHL draft? Join Makayla Perkins and Shawn DePaz for another episode of THE Phoenix Sports Podcast! 0:00 Intro 6:15 Kevin Durant in a Suns jersey?! 10:45 Devin Booker and Kevin Durant toget...
Mar 03, 2023•51 min•Ep. 76
The Arizona Cardinals have announced that Drew Petzing and Nick Rallis will be their new offensive and defensive coordinators. Were these the right hires? How will Petzing help Kyler Murray and can Rallis help Buddah Baker shine? PLUS would you rather have Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns win a ring or the Arizona Coyotes secure the No. 1 pick in the draft and take Connor Bedard? Will Zac Gallen help lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a successful season? Join Makayla Perkins and Shawn DePaz for ...
Feb 24, 2023•56 min•Ep. 75
Kevin Durant was formally introduced to the Valley yesterday at his press conference with the Phoenix Suns, are the Suns ready for a deep run in the playoffs now? Kendrick Perkins dissed the Suns after Mikal Bridges dropped a career high 45 points with the Brooklyn Nets, what is that all about? Jonathan Gannon was introduced as the next head coach for the Arizona Cardinals. Does he have what it takes to turn things around and help Kyler Murray right the ship? Plus, BASEBALL IS BACK! Pitchers and...
Feb 17, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 74
