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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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 22, 2022Arizona State football going with blackout uniforms vs. No. 13 Utah
Arizona State will be debuting interim head coach Shaun Aguano's new era of Sun Devil football with blackout uniforms at home against No. 13 Utah.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Sep 21, 2022Robert Sarver’s exit allows Phoenix Suns, others to move forward
The departure of Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver will let the franchise move into the future without doubt surrounding who represents it.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 21, 2022Arizona Diamondbacks place P Ryne Nelson on 15-day IL
The Arizona Diamondbacks placed starting pitcher Ryne Nelson on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to right scapula inflammation.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Sep 20, 2022Watt’s live reaction to Kyler’s scramble: ‘One of funniest things I’ve ever seen’
The NFL Films cameras were in the right spot to get J.J. Watt's terrific reaction to Kyler Murray's wild scramble for two points.
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ARIZONA COYOTES | Sep 20, 2022Arizona Coyotes sign F Barrett Hayton to 2-year contract
The Arizona Coyotes have signed forward Barrett Hayton to a two-year contract, according to Arizona Sports' John Gambadoro.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Sep 20, 2022Phoenix Suns signing G Frank Jackson to non-guaranteed deal, per report
The Phoenix Suns are signing guard Frank Jackson to a non-guaranteed deal, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Sep 10, 2022Arizona Cardinals start year as betting underdogs vs. Kansas City Chiefs
The Arizona Cardinals are underdogs against the Kansas City Chiefs in a game the sportsbooks expect to be the highest scoring of Week 1.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 9, 2022Diamondbacks erase 7-run deficit with 9-run inning, still lose to Rockies
The Arizona Diamondbacks rallied in a big way on the road Friday night with a nine-run fifth inning against the Colorado Rockies.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Sep 6, 2022Cardinals CB Antonio Hamilton’s skin 90% healed after burn accident
Cardinals CB Antonio Hamilton shared an update that his burned skin is 90% healed after Hamilton had an accident with hot oil in his kitchen.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Aug 31, 2022Dario Saric’s team-friendly game for Suns returns with Croatia in FIBA
Phoenix Suns center Dario Saric will be playing some big-time basketball in September for Croatia in FIBA EuroBasket 2022.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Aug 27, 2022FIBA EuroBasket 2022 features past and present Suns, Sun Devils, Wildcats
The biggest basketball tournament of the summer has a handful of familiar names from the Phoenix Suns, Arizona State and Arizona.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 26, 2022Alek Thomas, Daulton Varsho at it again for D-backs with superb defense
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Alek Thomas and Daulton Varsho made three separate tremendous defensive plays on Friday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 26, 2022
D-backs get jump on White Sox with 6-run 2nd inning to beat Chicago
The second inning for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday resulted in a commanding 6-0 lead.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Aug 26, 2022Suns’ Josh Okogie, Ish Wainright competing in FIBA’s African qualifiers
A few members of the Phoenix Suns are keeping busy this offseason by competing for their respective countries in FIBA play.
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ARIZONA COYOTES | Aug 25, 2022Phil Kessel felt ‘lost’ in Arizona with Coyotes’ direction
Former Coyotes forward Phil Kessel spoke with the media on Thursday for the first time since signing a one-year deal with the Golden Knights.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Aug 25, 2022Suns’ Dario Saric returns in FIBA play for 1st time since knee injury
Phoenix center Dario Saric has returned to competitive basketball this summer for the first time since tearing his ACL in the 2021 Finals.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 24, 2022
D-backs’ Zac Gallen extends scoreless streak, bullpen falters vs. Royals
D-backs pitcher Zac Gallen kept alive his scoreless inning streak on Wednesday against the Royals and extended it to 27.1 innings.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 24, 2022D-backs skip Madison Bumgarner for 1 start in ‘performance-based decision’
Madison Bumgarner will be skipped for one scheduled outing in a "performance-based decision," Torey Lovullo told Bally Sports' Jody Jackson.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Aug 23, 2022Suns shouldn’t be content with continuity after failed Kevin Durant pursuit
After the Nets announced they are running it back with Kevin Durant, will the Suns choose to do the same with their group?
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Aug 23, 2022Arizona Cardinals waive 5 as roster is cut down to 80
The Arizona Cardinals are waiving running back T.J. Pledger and four others to reach a cut-down limit of 80 rostered players on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 22, 2022Diamondbacks claim RHP Reyes Moronta off waivers from Dodgers
The Arizona Diamondbacks claimed right-handed pitcher Reyes Moronta off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Aug 21, 2022Cardinals’ new video board at State Farm Stadium to be unveiled Sunday
Arizona Cardinals fans attending games at State Farm Stadium going forward will have a new video board that will be unveiled on Sunday.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS FOOTBALL | Aug 20, 2022Pair of Wildcats named 247Sports Preseason Freshman All-Americans
Arizona's Jedd Fisch has done an excellent job recruiting and a few of his signees from this year are expected to perform right away.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Aug 19, 2022ESPN spotlights Arizona Cardinals’ LBs, CBs as two key positions to watch
In the months of talk leading up to the start of the Cardinals' season, the two X-factors are undoubtedly at linebacker and cornerback.