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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PHOENIX SUNS | Feb 1, 2026Suns’ shot-making falls flat in statistically odd loss to Clippers
It is a testament to the Phoenix Suns' continuity that more offensive woes have not materialized without Jalen Green, but after back-to-back wins without Devin Booker too, the offense did spiral in Sunday's loss.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 30, 2026Suns rout Cavs with dominant 2nd half for another decisive win
The Phoenix Suns keep on chugging, this time decisively in a back-to-back against premium competition, all without Devin Booker.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 30, 2026How Dillon Brooks pestered Suns’ Oso Ighodaro into a breakout year
Dillon Brooks was thrilled, Oso Ighodaro was furious and the moment their Phoenix Suns teammates knew was coming had finally arrived.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 29, 2026The Dillon Brooks Experience shows All-Star flair vs. Pistons
Damn is it hard to find a spot for him but Dillon Brooks presented his All-Star case on Thursday with a career-high 40 points in a win versus the Pistons.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 28, 2026Suns ‘scrap’ through shorthanded woes, ref interruptions to beat Nets
A come-from-behind rally after blowing a lead in the fourth quarter to the now 12-33 Brooklyn Nets via a 16-2 run doesn't scream "good win" for the Phoenix Suns, and yet, Tuesday was just that.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 25, 2026Shorthanded Suns flash weaknesses in loss to Heat
While a lot of what the Phoenix Suns have accomplished thus far has been about making up for limitations, it's a much taller wall to climb without Devin Booker and Jalen Green.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 23, 2026Suns reach peak of adversity with Booker, Green both injured
Injuries to Devin Booker and Jalen Green halt the Phoenix Suns season-long momentum in Friday's 110-103 lost to the Atlanta Hawks.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 20, 2026Suns find sloppy path to victory in Jalen Green’s return vs. 76ers
It was the Phoenix Suns' sloppiest game in weeks and yet their highs soared enough for a win over the Philadelphia 76ers in Jalen Green's return
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 19, 2026Suns roll offensively through elite efficiency to dispatch Nets
Both forms of the Phoenix Suns against inferior opponents showed themselves in their win over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 19, 2026Jalen Green brings Suns the vibes, now he must bring the balance
Jalen Green is back and is taking on the unenviable task of blending right into a seamless team dynamic that has the Suns playing terrific basketball.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 17, 2026Suns bounce back with complete effort to beat Knicks
The wait continues for the Phoenix Suns to take any type of serious tumble. While a six-game road trip beginning with two losses did not bode well, it was answered on Saturday.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 15, 2026Shorthanded Suns force Pistons to earn win in deep end
The Phoenix Suns have a way of forcing significance onto a single game, and the Detroit Pistons were the latest victims of having to tirelessly respond as heavy favorites.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 13, 2026Suns’ limitations with defense, chaos at fault in loss to Heat
In a surprising performance that would have surprised no one a few months ago, the Suns' defense lost its edge in the first half of Tuesday's loss to the Heat.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 11, 2026Suns’ reserve unit sparks another win vs. Wizards
The ability of the Suns' reserves to hold leads and improve upon them has been critical to the team's success this season, and it was again in a win over the Wizards on Sunday.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 9, 2026Suns scrap to earn battle-tested victory over Knicks
As the Suns near the midway point of the season, they are 23-15, all but set to play some form of postseason basketball in the play-in or playoffs.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 8, 2026Can Suns find way around Bradley Beal dead money at the NBA trade deadline?
Bradley Beal's money on the books will make an impact as the Phoenix Suns approach the trade deadline with a competitive team.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 7, 2026The Dillon Brooks Experience enjoys revenge in Memphis for Suns win
The Dillon Brooks Experience did expected damage in Memphis against his former team.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 5, 2026Kevin Durant hits Rockets’ game-winner, then says he felt ‘kicked out’ by Suns
The Suns will fly to Memphis encouraged by their fight against Kevin Durant and the Rockets but there was spice in the finish that will ruffle some feathers.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 4, 2026Suns’ special start reaches new peak in win over Thunder
The Suns' unreal tenacity on Sunday night through their firmly-etched identity was given a big reward with a win-of-the-season result over the Thunder.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 2, 2026Devin Booker once again takes off with new year, Suns beat Kings
Whatever it is, when the clock strikes midnight and we get a new year, that's when Devin Booker really starts to take off for the Phoenix Suns.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Dec 31, 2025Suns unable to finish comeback attempt in loss to Cavaliers
Sometimes there's an easy script for a basketball game to follow, and Wednesday's Suns loss to the Cavaliers welcomed the opportunity to do so.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Dec 29, 2025Suns keep up tireless effort on glass to beat Wizards
It was more of the same from the Phoenix Suns on Monday, a win over an inferior opponent in not the most convincing of fashions.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Dec 27, 2025Suns win again through more scrappy, sloppy play against Pelicans
The Phoenix Suns' chaotic style of play is leading to real sloppy play, play they are still able to win through.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Dec 26, 2025Suns survive sloppy and physical mess of a win vs. Pelicans
With potential holiday fog in the air, the Suns were able to survive an ultra-sloppy affair with a win over the New Orleans Pelicans.