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 | Nov 3, 2022Phoenix Suns host 2-game series vs. upstart, underrated Blazers
The Blazers could prove to be more of a factor in the Western Conference than we thought and face the Phoenix Suns twice in two days.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Nov 3, 2022Arizona Diamondbacks waive 3 players, Hernandez claimed by A’s
The D-backs announced on Thursday they have waived infielder Yonny Hernandez, infielder Jake Hager and right-handed pitcher Keynan Middleton
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Nov 1, 2022
Suns’ twin duo of Cam Johnson, Mikal Bridges take down Timberwolves
The Phoenix Suns were lifted by tremendous two-way efforts by Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson to beat the Minnesota TImberwolves.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Oct 31, 2022Phoenix Suns get 1st impression of new supersized Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves made the biggest move of the offseason in trading for center Rudy Gobert, a new look for the Phoenix Suns to face.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Oct 30, 2022
Phoenix Suns stick with it to put away pesky, young Rockets
Winning in the NBA is really hard to learn how to do. The Phoenix Suns proved that to the Houston Rockets on Sunday in a 124-109 win.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Oct 29, 2022Phoenix Suns finding more success between margins on offensive glass
The Phoenix Suns have considered crashing the glass more in the past and are now doing it effectively to start the season.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Oct 28, 2022
Phoenix Suns’ supporting cast steps up in win vs. shorthanded Pelicans
The Phoenix Suns got a much-needed lift from their bench against a shorthanded New Orleans Pelicans team that still put up a good fight.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Oct 27, 2022Brewing rivalry: Suns see similarities in rising Pelicans ahead of matchup
The Suns and Pelicans had a fantastic playoff series last year, and that plus a list of similarities should lead to more great basketball.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Oct 26, 2022Arizona Diamondbacks claim pitcher Tyler Zuber off waivers
The Arizona Diamondbacks claimed former Kansas City Royals pitcher Tyler Zuber off waivers on Wednesday.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Oct 25, 2022Phoenix Suns embrace chippy affair, stay level to take down Warriors
The Phoenix Suns set the tone for the third straight game and it carried them past the Golden State Warriors in a game that got chippy fast.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Oct 24, 2022Suns face Warriors after long-anticipated playoff matchup never came
The Suns and Warriors seemed destined for a terrific playoff series last season but Phoenix couldn't hold up its end of the bargain.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Oct 24, 2022Devin Booker driving, attacking basket more early into Year 8 with Suns
Devin Booker gets better every year and in Year 8 for the Suns it looks like his improvement could come with getting to the hoop more.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Oct 23, 2022
Devin Booker’s tremendous form to start season rolls Suns past Clippers
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker is coming off a First Team All-NBA selection and with the way he's playing it won't be his last.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Oct 21, 2022Phoenix Suns unable to put away Blazers in OT loss on road
The Phoenix Suns had a few chances to start the year with a 2-0 record but couldn't do enough to put away the Portland Trail Blazers.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Oct 21, 2022Cardinals’ Hopkins: Kyler Murray ‘took a step’ after players-only meeting
The fallout of the Cardinals' 42-34 win over the Saints on Thursday included the reveal that the Cardinals had a players-only meeting.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Oct 20, 2022Suns’ Devin Booker solves Mavs’ traps thanks to help from Deandre Ayton
The two-man game of Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton was unstoppable in the Phoenix Suns' season-opening win.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Oct 20, 2022Phoenix Suns rally after familiar 1st half, stun Mavs in comeback win
The Phoenix Suns were in the middle of what looked like Game 8 against the Dallas Mavericks before an out-of-nowhere comeback to steal a win.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Oct 18, 2022Phoenix Suns eager for opening night rematch with new-look Mavericks
The Suns are treating the season opener against the Mavericks like a regular season game but also admit there's extra emotion involved.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Oct 18, 2022Cam Johnson moving on from extension talks, wants to remain with Suns
Phoenix Suns forward Cam Johnson has a good head on his shoulders and will not have his lack of a contract extension be a distraction.
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ARIZONA COYOTES | Oct 17, 2022Arizona Coyotes F Nick Schmaltz out 6-8 weeks for upper-body injury
Coyotes forward Nick Schmaltz is out six to eight weeks with an upper-body injury, the team announced Monday.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Oct 17, 2022No Cam Johnson extension sets crucial timing for Suns’ ownership change
The Phoenix Suns' new ownership group could impact the team's upcoming roster decisions due to the luxury tax bill.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Oct 17, 2022
Cam Johnson unable to reach extension agreement with Suns, per report
The Phoenix Suns and Cam Johnson were unable to come to an agreement on a contract extension, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Oct 15, 2022Arizona Cardinals given odds of slight favorites vs. Seahawks
The Arizona Cardinals head into Seattle as the favorite against the Seahawks in their first NFC West road game of 2022.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Oct 14, 2022
Phoenix Suns notebook: Maintaining; injury updates; Booker the decoy
With the preseason over, the Phoenix Suns are looking to maintain and expand how prepared they are for the regular season.