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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ARIZONA COYOTES | Aug 23, 2023Andre Tourigny ready for Arizona Coyotes to take next step
Arizona Coyotes head coach Andre Tourigny has a new three-year extension and will look to help the team take the next big steps forward.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 22, 2023D-backs’ Alek Thomas makes incredible effort for all-time catch
Any time a ball is hit off an D-backs pitcher to some part of center field, you know there's a chance you are about to see something special.
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ARIZONA COYOTES | Aug 22, 2023Arizona Coyotes agree to extension with Andre Tourigny
The Arizona Coyotes have agreed to a contract extension with head coach Andre Tourigny on a three-year deal.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Aug 18, 2023Deandre Ayton’s defensive dominance for Bahamas brings Suns hope
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton has been a stud for the Bahamas in FIBA play and his defensive activity is particularly encouraging.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 9, 2023Merrill Kelly leaves Diamondbacks start with right leg injury
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly left his start on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a right leg injury.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 7, 2023Dodgers series begins heavy NL West slate for D-backs
After the D-backs were 41-25 and the talk of the National League in mid-June, they are 16-31 since.
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ARIZONA COYOTES | Aug 6, 2023Coyotes GM: Timing was right for Logan Cooley’s arrival
The Arizona Coyotes received some excellent news at the end of July when 2022 No. 3 overall pick Logan Cooley signed a contract with the team.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Aug 4, 2023Tiers of the NBA’s Western Conference, Part 2: Suns share the top with Nuggets
With the conclusion of the NBA offseason, it's time to look ahead to next season and reassess where the Phoenix Suns stack up in the West.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Aug 4, 2023Arizona Cardinals sign former Colts running back Marlon Mack
The Arizona Cardinals have signed running back Marlon Mack to a one-year deal, the football team announced on Friday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 3, 2023Brandon Pfaadt’s season-best outing spoiled by D-backs’ slumping offense
Brandon Pfaadt had the best outing of his rookie season and the Arizona Diamondbacks still couldn't piece together a win.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Aug 3, 2023Tiers of the NBA’s Western Conference, Part 1: Low expectations for the Luka-Kyrie Mavs
With the conclusion of the NBA offseason, it's time to look ahead to next season and reassess where the Phoenix Suns stack up in the West.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Aug 2, 2023Damion Lee returns after feeling ‘no other love like it’ from Suns fans
Damion Lee has the unique distinction of being just one of six players from the Phoenix Suns' standard 15-man roster last year that will be returning next season.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 1, 2023Arizona Diamondbacks acquire OF Tommy Pham from Mets
The Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired outfielder Tommy Pham from the New York Mets, according to Arizona Sports' John Gambadoro.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 1, 2023Andrew Chafin traded by Diamondbacks to Brewers for Strzelecki
The Arizona Diamondbacks have traded pitcher Andrew Chafin to the Milwaukee Brewers, per The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 1, 2023Report: D-backs targeting SP, taking offers for Chafin, Mantiply
The Arizona Diamondbacks are reportedly taking offers for relievers Andrew Chafin and Joe Mantiply while wanting to add another starter.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jul 31, 2023Phoenix Suns sign C Udoka Azubuike to 2-way contract
The Phoenix Suns have signed center Udoka Azubuike to a two-way contract, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 31, 2023Report: Diamondbacks ‘open to discussing’ trading an outfielder
The Arizona Diamondbacks "have been open to discussing their outfield surplus in trade talks," according to FanSided's Robert Murray.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 31, 2023Arizona Diamondbacks trade for Mariners reliever Paul Sewald
The Arizona Diamondbacks have traded for Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Paul Sewald, the team announced Monday.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jul 31, 2023Suns C Deandre Ayton to play in Bahamas’ Olympic qualifier
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton is set to be playing for the Bahamas in mid-August across a week-long stint of qualifiers for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS FOOTBALL | Jul 31, 2023Arizona football lands local 2024 4-star QB Demond Williams
The Arizona Wildcats football program has another big boost, landing the commitment of 2024 four-star quarterback Demond Williams.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Jul 28, 2023Former ASU coach Herm Edwards optimistic about Pac-12’s future
The Pac-12 is about to look a whole lot more different than Herm Edwards remembers it since he joined Arizona State in 2017.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 26, 2023Diamondbacks’ poor form shows in loss to Cardinals
The Arizona Diamondbacks decisively dropped what was ultimately a very winnable game on Wednesday at home against the St. Louis Cardinals.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 26, 2023Murky MLB trade market could determine D-backs’ aggression
The Arizona Diamondbacks want to improve their team to chase a pennant but the question is how much they will be able to.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 25, 2023Report: Recent skid could alter D-backs’ trade deadline approach
The Arizona Diamondbacks' struggles in July could change how aggressive they are at the trade deadline.