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Arizona Sports at Night

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The Phoenix Suns hire Jordan Ott, Mat Ishbia to be more involved in basketball operations - June 5, 2025

Kellan and Mitch recap the big news surrounding the Phoenix Suns and the miraculous turn of events for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Jordan Ott is the new head coach (0:00)

D-backs stun Braves, back in a groove? (13:14)

Mat Ishbia and his intrenal memo (23:06)

Phoenix Suns six degrees from OKC title team (37:17)

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Jun 5, 2025 8:37 PM
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Jordan Lawlar is headed back to Reno - May 29, 2025

Kellan and Mitch react to the Diamondbacks latest roster moves and wonder when it would be too late to trade away Kevin Durant if you're the Phoenix Suns.

Lawlar and Kevin Ginkel sent down (0:00)

A Kevin Durant trade deadline (12:30)

When do the D-backs pull the cord on the season? (23:33)

OKC the NBA's next dynasty (34:36)

00:42:58
May 29, 2025 8:10 PM
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Diamondbacks continue to slide, is Torey Lovullo on the hot seat? - May 28, 2025

Mitch and Kevin Zimmerman, in for Kellan, react to the recent stretch of Diamondbacks games and the latest on the Suns' head coaching search.

Diamondbacks not playing good enough (0:00)

The finalists for head coach of the Suns (12:04)

Alex Weiner, Arizona Sports lead Diamondbacks writer (22:59)

Day one of Cardinals OTAs (33:30)

Is Torey Lovullo on the hot seat? (44:36)

Is Jordan Lawlar set to be demoted? (56:16)

Who is the best trade partner for Kevin Durant? (1:04:27)

OKC to the NBA Finals (1:16:26)

01:23:27
May 28, 2025 8:19 PM
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Sean Murphy-Bunting is out for the season - May 22, 2025

Kellan and Mitch to the Cardinals injury news and wonder what the Suns can learn from the playoffs and the teams remaining.

The Cardinals CB room without Sean Murphy-Bunting (0:00)

What the Suns can learn from the playoffs (11:41)

Where the Diamondbacks stand in the West (23:21)

Tyrese Haliburton lament in Phoenix (33:35)

00:41:32
May 22, 2025 8:5 PM
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Diamondbacks lose a game they should have won - May 21, 2025

Kellan and Mitch react to last night's D-backs loss and get you ready for Corbin Burnes' next turn in the rotation.

D-backs comeback then lose (0:00)

D-backs on Deck (13:09)

00:21:11
May 21, 2025 6:33 PM
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Diamondbacks take the opener in Dodger Stadium - May 20, 2025

Kellan and Mitch react to what stood out in last night's Diamondbacks game against the Dodgers then preview game two of the series.

D-backs win but almost didn't (0:00)

D-backs on Deck (12:37)

00:20:55
May 20, 2025 6:33 PM
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Phoenix Suns whittle down head coach candidates list - May 19, 2025

Kellan and Mitch react to the names linked to the Phoenix Suns' head coach search and get you ready for game one of Diamondbacks/Dodgers.

Suns coach candidates (0:00)

D-backs on Deck (12:19)

00:20:35
May 19, 2025 6:41 PM
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Can the Diamondbacks sweep the Rockies, our favorite Kevin Durant trade destinations - May 15, 2025

Kellan and Mitch stress the importance of the D-backs upcoming series against the Rockies and look at some NBA Draft prospects that could be there for the Suns at 29 overall.

D-backs have to sweep the Rockies (0:00)

NBA Draft prospects to target (14:25)

Our favorite Kevin Durant trade destinations (24:26)

The challenge of the NBA's Western Conference (35:01)

00:41:29
May 15, 2025 8:10 PM
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The Arizona Cardinals schedule is released, Diamondbacks finish their 16-game stretch - May 14, 2025

Kellan and Mitch go through the Arizona Cardinals schedule and react to the Arizona Diamondbacks wrapping up their "16 games in 16 days" stretch.

Cardinals schedule (0:00)

A D-backs win is a win, right? (12:07)

A Kevin Durant trade market reset (22:04)

NBA Playoffs update (34:27)

Which half of the Cardinals schedule is more important? (43:48)

How long is the leash on Eduardo Rodriguez? (54:01)

How valued is Devin Booker's voice for the next head coach? (1:06:13)

'Light's Out' - NFL Schedule release videos (1:16:22)

01:23:17
May 14, 2025 8:11 PM
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Diamondbacks trending downward, Brian Gregory wants an aligned Phoenix Suns organization - May 7, 2025

Mitch and Connor Collins, in for Kellan, react to the new Suns general manager Brian Gregory's opening press conference and the Diamondbacks recent series against the Mets.

What we learned about Brian Gregory (0:00)

D-backs trending down (12:23)

Kevin Zimmerman, Arizona Sports lead editor and co-host of 'Empire of the Suns' (22:20)

Tyler Drake, Arizona Sports Cardinals beat writer and co-host of 'Cardinals Corner' (33:09)

Is the D-backs pitching staff improving? (44:41)

Where Brian Gregory can win in year one (54:36)

Did the Cardinals draft a rookie of the year candidate? (1:04:32)

NBA Playoffs update (1:14:16)

01:23:13
May 7, 2025 8:22 PM
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The 2025 Arizona Cardinals draft class, Diamondbacks overcome sloppiness - April 28, 2025

Kellan and Mitch react to the newest members of the Arizona Cardinals and wonder how the Diamondbacks will look with their upcoming week of games.

Cardinals are a defense-first team (0:00)

High risk, high reward draft picks (13:33)

D-backs are playing sloppy (25:43)

NFL Superlatives: Draft edition (38:49)

Are the Cardinals ok with their offense? (50:21)

Cam Skattebo and Tetairoa McMillan get drafted (1:03:14)

Who is leading the Suns' head coaching search? (1:16:01)

NBA roundabout: Lakers look lifeless (1:26:20)

01:35:52
Apr 28, 2025 8:20 PM
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Arizona Diamondbacks avoid getting swept, who will be desperate for Kevin Durant? - April 21, 2025

Kellan and Mitch react to a weird weekend in Chicago for the D-backs and the first few games of the NBA playoffs. Plus, the final 6 players on 'The Draft Night Dozen'!

D-backs salvage series (0:00)

The Rockets may need Kevin Durant (12:38)

The Draft Night Dozen: Pt 3 (22:39)

Tyler Drake, Arizona Sports Cardinals lead writer (36:42)

Are we close to seeing Jordan Lawlar? (47:45)

Are the Pistons a model for the Suns? (58:43)

The Draft Night Dozen: Pt 4 (1:09:37)

Cam Skattebo's draft projection (1:25:46)

01:35:00
Apr 21, 2025 8:15 PM
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A wacky Wrigley Field affair for the Diamondbacks, The Draft Night Dozen - April 18, 2025

Kellan and Mitch react to the roller coaster of a D-backs game against the Chicago Cubs and give you their favorite NFL prospects that could potentially fall to the Arizona Cardinals at 16.

D-backs wild ride 8th inning (0:00)

The Cardinals' draft plans (12:07)

The Draft Night Dozen: Pt 1 (21:27)

Favorite NBA Playoffs matchups (34:16)

Corbin Burnes' first four starts (44:56)

How long is the leash for streaky D-backs players (53:56)

The Draft Night Dozen: Pt 2 (1:03:37)

The Phoenix Suns' offseason timeline (1:15:53)

01:23:06
Apr 18, 2025 8:20 PM
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Mat Ishbia wants to establish a culture in Phoenix - April 17, 2025

Kellan and Mitch react to the Phoenix Suns' end of season press conference and the Arizona Diamondbacks sweep of the Miami Marlins.

Mat Ishbia speaks on 'embarassing season' (0:00)

What direction will the Phoenix Suns go with their front office (12:09)

Positive takeaways from the D-backs series (22:51)

NBA news and notes (34:22)

00:40:53
Apr 17, 2025 8:11 PM
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Mike Budenholzer is relieved of duties - April 14, 2025

Kellan and Mitch react to the Phoenix Suns dismissal of head coach Mike Budenholzer and what is next for the Suns in their pivotal offseason.

Bud is done (0:00)

What Suns will seek in next head coach (12:32)

The next big move of the Suns offseason (23:36)

Alex Weiner, Arizona Sports lead Diamondbacks writer (34:10)

Why Mike Budenholzer as coach failed (45:37)

Is this offseason make it or break it for Phoenix (55:03)

Mike Vigil, 'The Timeline' podcast (1:04:52)

Trends in the D-backs start to the season (1:16:17)

01:24:05
Apr 14, 2025 8:28 PM
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The Phoenix Suns' season is over, Arizona Diamondbacks are just getting started - April 10, 2025

Mitch and Connor Collins, in for Kellan, react to the end of the Suns season (at least their postseason chances) and share their early takeaways of the Diamondbacks to start the year.

Suns end with a whimper (0:00)

Where do the Suns go in the offseason (12:54)

D-backs have ups and downs to start season (23:36)

Cardinals offseason check in (34:41)

00:41:56
Apr 10, 2025 8:3 PM
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Diamondbacks opening weekend was all over the place - March 31, 2025

Kellan and Mitch regroup after another miserable Suns loss and D-backs opening weekend that sets up nicely for their next series against the Yankees.

The Suns lost (0:00)

The D-backs salvaged their weekend (12:41)

The improbable eighth inning at Chase Field (21:40)

The Final Four is very chalky (34:26)

D-backs offense is on fire (44:44)

Corbin Burnes debuts against the Yankees Tuesday (55:01)

Bill Barnwell's all trades NFL mock draft (1:05:15)

'Light's Out' - Mavericks and Kings update (1:16:49)

01:24:56
Mar 31, 2025 8:23 PM
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Opening Day has arrived for the Arizona Diamondbacks! - March 27, 2025

Kellan and Mitch get you ready for the Diamondbacks' season opener against the Chicago Cubs at Chase Field.

00:20:42
Mar 27, 2025 6:52 PM
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Jordan Montgomery out for the season, Phoenix Suns find consistency - March 25, 2025

Kellan and Mitch react to the news out of Arizona Diamondbacks camp and the Phoenix Suns' fourth straight win.

Montgomery's season is over (0:00)

Suns win fourth straight (10:11)

Arizona vs Duke is the best Sweet 16 matchup (19:19)

Diamondbacks news and notes (31:55)

00:38:58
Mar 25, 2025 8:11 PM
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Arizona Diamondbacks Opening Day Special - March 25, 2025

Kellan and Mitch host an Arizona Sports special getting ready for the Diamondbacks season opener!

The excitement for the season/Jordan Montgomery (0:00)

Steve Zinsmeister, Arizona Diamondbacks broadcaster (12:06)

Chris Garagiola, Arizona Diamondbacks play by play voice (22:01)

Alex Weiner, Arizona Sports lead Diamondbacks reporter (35:40)

00:44:46
Mar 25, 2025 8:6 PM
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Zac Gallen named Opening Day starter, "The Gauntlet" begins for the Phoenix Suns - March 20 2025

Kellan and Mitch react to the latest Arizona Diamondbacks roster decisions and react to some of the big games from day one of the NCAA tournament.

Gallen gets Opening Day (0:00)

How will the Suns respond in "The Gauntlet" (13:04)

Who Mel Kiper Jr thinks the Cardinals should draft (22:33)

March Madness day one reactions (34:59)

00:42:22
Mar 20, 2025 8:3 PM
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The Phoenix Suns best win of the season, March Madness has begun! - March 18, 2025

Kellan and Mitch react to the best win of the Suns' season look at how NFL mock drafts have changed after the first weeks of the offseason and get you ready for the madness of March and college basketball.

Suns run all over the Raptors (0:00)

Cody Martin making a case to be kept (12:34)

Who are the Cardinals taking in the latest mock drafts? (21:46)

Grand Canyon men's basketball primer (33:35)

How will the Suns handle the rest of this season? (43:43)

NBA draft prospects to watch in the NCAA tournament (55:24)

Arizona men's basketball primer - Interesting matchups in the tournament(1:04:00)

Our tournament predictions! (1:15:14)

01:23:29
Mar 18, 2025 8:11 PM
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Arizona Cardinals make splash with Josh Sweat, Bobby Hurley's future is determined - March 11, 2025

Mitch and Kevin Zimmerman, in for Kellan, react to the first days of NFL free agency and where things stand with the Phoenix Suns after their loss to Memphis.

Josh Sweat is an Arizona Cardinal (0:00)

Cardinals add a backup QB (11:45)

Bobby Hurley's fate is sealed (21:28)

Suns get punked in Memphis (33:20)

Alex Weiner, Arizona Sports D-backs lead writer (44:43)

Why has blame not shown for the Suns through the media? (55:52)

Tyler Drake, Arizona Sports Cardinals lead writer (1:05:54)

NFL Free Agency rapid fire (1:17:14)

01:26:12
Mar 11, 2025 8:12 PM
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Which position should the Arizona Cardinals target in the NFL draft? - March 7, 2025

Kellan and Mitch wonder what draft experts think of the linemen in the upcoming NFL Draft and should the Phoenix Suns take Collin Gillespie's performance more seriously than they are?

Which position should the Cardinals draft? (0:00)

Collin Gillespie follow-up performance? (13:09)

Jordan Montgomery debut when? (22:56)

Geno Smith traded to Las Vegas (34:56)

00:43:33
Mar 7, 2025 8:45 PM
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The edge rusher is the position of the offseason for the Arizona Cardinals - March 6, 2025

Kellan and Mitch react to the latest members joining the marketplace at the edge rusher position and hear from Kyler Murray and how he feels about his tenure in the NFL.

The edge rusher market update (0:00)

Kevin Durant trade excercise (13:11)

Kyler Murray wants to be better (23:28)

Jordan Montgomery expected to debut tomorrow (34:01)

00:43:19
Mar 6, 2025 8:4 PM
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