Kellan Olson is ArizonaSports.com’s beat writer for the Phoenix Suns and a co-host of the Empire of the Suns podcast, as well as the intermittent night show Arizona Sports at Night. You’ll also catch him covering other teams and frequently filling in on the day shows. After graduating from the University of Arizona in 2014, he began extensively covering the Suns on BrightSideOfTheSun.com before joining ArizonaSports.com a year later. He would like for you to send him photos of your dog(s) at his Twitter @KellanOlson.
Expertise
Sports writing
Podcasting
Sports radio hosting
Copy editing
Rating dogs 1 to 10
FIFA 2015 Ultimate Team
Certifications
Professional Basketball Writers Association member
Education
University of Arizona — Bachelor’s degree in communications
Glendale Community College — Associate’s degree in psychology
Desert Sage Elementary School — Three-time Field Day Free-Throw Competition winner
Achievements & Awards
Extensively covered and podcasted about the Phoenix Suns since 2014
Followed the Suns on the road during the 2021 NBA Finals run and subsequent playoff appearances
Credentialed for and covered the Diamondbacks’ 2023 postseason through to the World Series
Exchanged eye contact and a head nod with Emma Stone when she was at a Suns game that one time
Social Media Profiles
X: @KellanOlson
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jun 19, 202422 for 22: Isaiah Collier and a Suns’ argument for going best-player-available
If the Suns really do want to just grab not the best player available but the best prospect, the shortlist is topped by USC's Isaiah Collier.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jun 18, 202422 for 22: Is Tyler Kolek the right PG for Suns in 2024 NBA Draft?
The overarching storyline of the Phoenix Suns' offseason is they need a point guard. But is Tyler Kolek the right fit?
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jun 18, 2024One big offseason question for each Suns competitor in the Western Conference
The Phoenix Suns' fellow contenders in the Western Conference all have offseason options. Here's a preview as we look to 2024-25.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jun 17, 202422 for 22: Is point guard the way to go for Suns in 2024 NBA Draft?
The majority of the Phoenix Suns fanbase wants to see the team target a point guard in the NBA Draft. Is that the right call?
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jun 16, 202422 for 22: Do Suns go project route in 2024 NBA Draft with Tyler Smith?
G League Ignite forward Tyler Smith has a combination of size and shooting rarely seen on the first-round bubble of the NBA Draft.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jun 15, 202422 for 22: Bobi Klintman could be Suns’ big wing in 2024 NBA Draft
If the Phoenix Suns want a bigger wing in the 2024 NBA Draft, Bobi Klintman is a headliner in the back of the first round.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jun 14, 2024Charles Barkley says next season will be his last on television
Long-time NBA analyst for TNT Charles Barkley revealed on NBA TV Friday night that next season will be his last on television.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jun 14, 202422 for 22: Can Suns find rare instant contributor in NBA Draft?
There is no doubting the value it would bring the Phoenix Suns to select a player in the NBA Draft who was a long-term part of what they do.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jun 13, 202422 for 22: Suns could triple down by dealing unprotected 2031 pick
The Phoenix Suns have an extra measure they can take this offseason to upgrade the roster, but it would come with real risk.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 12, 2024Arizona Diamondbacks’ pitching woes continue in loss to Angels
The Arizona Diamondbacks have run out of found money when it comes to their banged-up starting rotation finding a way to hang on.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 12, 2024Diamondbacks begin rotating 3B after Eugenio Suarez’s struggles
With the severe lack of production from Diamondbacks 3B Eugenio Suarez, it was more about when and not if he would move to a lesser role.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jun 12, 202422 for 22: Should Nassir Little be Suns’ trade asset or reclamation project?
Nassir Little is one of the few trade chips for the Phoenix Suns to use this offseason. But should they just keep him instead?
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jun 11, 202422 for 22: Tristan da Silva is ideal ‘NBA-ready’ wing for Suns in NBA Draft
If we're mapping out the perfect offseason for the Suns, it includes them selecting a wing in the NBA Draft that can be solid right away.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jun 10, 202422 for 22: Does history favor wing picks in back-half of NBA Draft’s 1st round?
Should the Phoenix Suns take a wing with No. 22 pick in the NBA Draft? More specifically, one with experience? History says yes.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jun 9, 202422 for 22: How G League affiliate could help Suns in NBA Draft
The Phoenix Suns have a better chance at capitalizing on a part of the NBA Draft now thanks to having a new G League affiliate.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jun 8, 202422 for 22: Best trade down targets for Suns in 2024 NBA Draft
The Phoenix Suns should trade down in the 2024 NBA Draft if they can find the right deal and there are some fits for them in the second round.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 7, 2024Long ball plagues D-backs’ Brandon Pfaadt in loss to Padres
Some old issues for Brandon Pfaadt rose back to the surface in the Arizona Diamondbacks' 10-3 loss to the San Diego Padres.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jun 7, 202422 for 22: Is trading down the Suns’ best option in 2024 NBA Draft?
The Phoenix Suns will want to consider trading down in the NBA Draft to give themselves multiple chances at landing a young rotation player.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 6, 2024Arizona Diamondbacks claim RHP Thyago Vieira off waivers
The Arizona Diamondbacks announced they have claimed right-handed pitcher Thyago Vieira off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jun 6, 202422 for 22: Is C DaRon Holmes II who the Suns have been looking for?
Targeting Dayton big man DaRon Holmes II in the NBA Draft would fill a few needs for the Phoenix Suns in the frontcourt rotation.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jun 5, 202422 for 22: The complicated answer on potentially trading Jusuf Nurkic
If the Phoenix Suns want to use the 22nd pick in the NBA Draft as a way to trade Jusuf Nurkic, it would leave them with more holes to fill.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jun 4, 202422 for 22: Why Phoenix Suns’ 2024 NBA Draft pick is so valuable
Leading up to the first day of the 2024 NBA Draft, we will take a stroll down 22 different avenues to fully unpack the selection the Suns own.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 4, 2024Is it time for a Diamondbacks change at 3B with Eugenio Suarez?
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez continues to struggle and the team will soon have more options to consider.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 3, 2024Blaze Alexander dives, Ketel Marte leaps for slick D-backs play
Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Blaze Alexander continues to try and earn more trust for his defensive play after a shaky start.