Earlier this week, we took a look at reasons for optimism with this Suns team. Now it's time to address their lingering problem areas. -Gerald Bourguet 5 lingering concerns for Phoenix Suns in 2024-25 The Phoenix Suns feel like one of the more underrated teams in the Western Conference. The Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder and Dallas Mavericks have earned the benefit of the doubt, thanks to, respectfully: a recent championship and having the best player in the...
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With the season winding down, the Diamondbacks have scored nearly 70 more runs than any other team in baseball. You'd best take a moment to appreciate it. -Jesse Friedman The 2024 Diamondbacks are the best offensive team in franchise history Photo: Rob Schumacher/The Republic Over the past couple of years, the Diamondbacks built a reputation as a small-ball team. They stole bases. They laid down bunts. They created chaos. But in 2024, the narrative of the Diamondbacks' offense has shifted....
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Valley Suns GM Brendan Sabean stopped by to talk about open tryouts for the Suns' new G League team! -Gerald Bourguet Q&A with Valley Suns general manager Brendan Sabean A new season will be starting soon for the Phoenix Suns, and not long after that, so will the first season of their new G League affiliate! But before the Valley Suns roster is finalized, they'll be holding open tryouts on Saturday, and general manager Brendan Sabean stopped by the PHNX Sports studio to give some insight into...
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One of Steve Potvin's constant calling cards has been his ability to build relationships with players, whether it's a future NHL star or a veteran who will never be more than occasional call-up. All of that said, the 2024-25 season is special to the Roadrunners coach because a long-awaited crop of talent has arrived. — Craig Morgan Future is now for Tucson Roadrunners Steve Potvin has impacted countless players in his eight seasons with the Arizona Coyotes, Tucson Roadrunners and Utah Hockey...
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With the minor leagues winding down for the year, Diamondbacks farm director Shaun Larkin identified several players that have impressed in 2024. -Jesse Friedman 3 Diamondbacks prospects that have stood out in 2024 Photo: Ron Holman/Visalia Times-Delta Now that the calendar has turned to September, the Diamondbacks' minor-league affiliates are nearing the end of their seasons. Single-A Visalia and High-A Hillsboro each have a week left in the regular season. Double-A Amarillo and Triple-A...
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Don't pay too much attention to media projections that have the Cardinals missing the playoffs in 2024. Those projections are intended to prey on your emotions. The NFL season is wildly unpredictable. -- CRAIG MORGAN Do preseason predictions matter? The NFL season previews are published for most media outlets around the country. There is a general consensus among them when it comes to the Arizona Cardinals. They'll be somewhere around mediocre and they won't be a playoff team.Here's a...
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Now that Mike Budenholzer's coaching staff has been finalized, let's get to know the Suns assistants a little better. -Gerald Bourguet Getting to know the Suns assistant coaches on Mike Budenholzer's staff Back in May, Mike Budenholzer agreed to become the next head coach of the Phoenix Suns. A week later, he was officially introduced in a press conference that gave a better idea of what fans can expect from this team moving forward. As NBA Power Rankings begin to emerge for the upcoming...
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Jordan Montgomery made his first bullpen appearance in more than five years on Tuesday. "It was weird," he said. -Jesse Friedman Jordan Montgomery adjusting to new role with Diamondbacks Photo: Owen Ziliak/The Republic Entering the season, the notion of Jordan Montgomery pitching out of the Diamondbacks' bullpen would have sounded preposterous. Last year, Montgomery posted a 3.20 ERA in 188 2/3 innings in the regular season and played a big role in the Texas Rangers' World Series run. When...
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Is the jury still out on the Cardinals' decision not to play the starters in the preseason? Sure, and coach Jonathan Gannon knows it, but the more pressing concerns are concerns that everybody had before the preseason began — concerns that GM Monti Ossenfort must now decide how to address when the roster cuts come Tuesday and more players become available around the league. — CRAIG MORGAN Will Monti make a deal? Let's get the obvious out of the way. The Cardinals' preseason finale in Denver...
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