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 | Jan 20, 2023Cam Johnson’s play shows Suns can start building positive momentum
It's going to be easier for the Phoenix Suns to get back to what they do, both individually and collectively, with bodies returning.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jan 20, 2023Mat Ishbia’s presence signals end is near for Suns’ long off-court chapter
The Phoenix Suns have had plenty of off-court situations over the last year-plus and one should be coming to an end soon via Mat Ishbia.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jan 20, 2023
Phoenix Suns find right level of energy, pick up much-needed win vs. Nets
The Phoenix Suns need to be opportunists the rest of the season. That is exactly what they were in Thurday's win over the Nets.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jan 18, 2023Phoenix Suns’ extended skid does not eliminate opportunity to win West
While it has been a rough six weeks for the Phoenix Suns, it's not time to fully give up on their chances to win the West.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jan 18, 2023
Cam Johnson ready to provide Phoenix Suns much-needed lift in return
The Phoenix Suns have needed a boost for a few weeks now and the return of Cam Johnson from a knee injury will be just that.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jan 16, 2023
Phoenix Suns’ long stretch on road ends with loss to Grizzlies
The Phoenix Suns' toughest part of the schedule is over and now they will have to start racking up wins as they get healthier.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 16, 2023
Phoenix Suns’ Josh Okogie ruled out vs. Grizzlies due to nose injury
Phoenix Suns wing Josh Okogie was ruled out for the rest of Monday's matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies due to a nose injury.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jan 16, 2023Sean Payton discusses potential trade compensation, start of interviews
Arizona Cardinals head coaching candidate Sean Payton discussed the start of his interviewing process this week and more.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jan 13, 2023Phoenix Suns’ poor effort out of gate leads to loss vs. Timberwolves
The Suns didn't have it in Friday's loss and that has more or less been the defining aspect of most games they play this season.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jan 11, 2023
Phoenix Suns run into formidable test, fall to Nuggets
The Phoenix Suns are shorthanded at the moment and are going to struggle when teams play with the intent the Denver Nuggets did on Wednesday.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 11, 2023Cam Johnson’s return from knee injury for Phoenix Suns should be ‘soon’
The Phoenix Suns' season was in a completely different state the last time Cam Johnson played over two months ago.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jan 10, 2023
Suns shock Warriors with 9 available players in upset victory
After making it look formulaic with 64 last year, the Phoenix Suns have been desperate for just one, measly win. They finally got one.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 10, 2023Suns’ Damion Lee gets championship ring in first game back at Warriors
Damion Lee had his first game back in his old arena, and that holds a special significance when that team won a title the previous year.
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GOLF | Jan 10, 2023Phelps, Pujols headline Annexus Pro-Am at WM Phoenix Open
It is going to be quite the eventful February in the Valley sports scene with the WM Phoenix Open and Super Bowl.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jan 10, 2023Steve Keim’s Arizona Cardinals GM tenure had fair share of hits, misses
The transition from a general manager offers time to reflect on how the past iteration fared. That time has come for Steve Keim.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jan 8, 2023
Shorthanded Suns put in resilient effort, eventually lose steam vs. Cavs
The Phoenix Suns had their most positive bit of play yet in the last two weeks but still couldn't come up with a win.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jan 7, 2023
Injuries continue to pile up for Phoenix Suns in loss to Heat
The Phoenix Suns have more than run out of wiggle room and they just can't seem to catch a break on the injury front.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jan 6, 2023Best of both worlds: Kyle Kuzma’s fit as prime trade target for Suns
Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma is an ideal Phoenix Suns trade target. And that reminds us of a few Hannah Montana lyrics.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jan 4, 2023
Phoenix Suns check many more boxes, still come up short vs. Cavaliers
The Phoenix Suns had a lot of things go their way on Wednesday but still couldn't get a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 4, 2023
Suns’ Cam Payne ruled out of Cavs matchup due to right foot injury
Suns guard Cam Payne was ruled out shortly after halftime of the team's matchup with the Cavaliers due to a right foot injury,
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jan 2, 2023
Suns’ latest poor loss spotlights need for immediate shakeup to roster
The Suns have now lost 11 of its last 15 games and are 20-18 after another bad loss, this time to the Knicks on Monday.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Dec 30, 2022
Phoenix Suns turn ball over in bunches, fall to reeling Raptors
A season-high 27 turnovers doomed the Phoenix Suns in Toronto despite another strong Chris Paul performance.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Dec 28, 2022
Phoenix Suns’ defense offers little resistance in road loss to Wizards
Wednesday's loss for the Suns to the Wizards spotlighted how difficult it is going to be for the Suns to win shorthanded right now.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Dec 28, 2022GM: Devin Booker injury doesn’t force Suns to scramble on trade market
Phoenix Suns GM James Jones denied that a month-long absence for Devin Booker puts more pressure on him to make trades.