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 22, 2026Shorthanded Suns flatline offensively again in loss to Blazers
Life without Devin Booker sure isn't fun for the Phoenix Suns, who put up their second straight dud of an offensive performance on Sunday.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Feb 22, 2026Ryan Dunn steps into biggest Suns role yet with Dillon Brooks out
While Dillon Brooks (broken left hand) and Jordan Goodwin (left calf strain) are sidelined, the Phoenix Suns will need Ryan Dunn to step up.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Feb 21, 2026Jalen Green’s miraculous 2OT buzzer-beater lifts Suns past more injuries
Dillon Brooks broke his hand, Jordan Goodwin tweaked his calf and the Phoenix Suns just kept sticking to what they do through a wild win over the Orlando Magic in double overtime.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Feb 19, 2026Suns’ injury rut persists out of break, Booker hurt in loss to Spurs
A loss for the Phoenix Suns to the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday went about as bad as the first game back from the All-Star break could go.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Feb 16, 2026Khaman Maluach’s lack of Suns role has concerning lack of precedent
Phoenix Suns rookie Khaman Maluach is trending for a historic lack of playing time for a top-10 pick. Should that be a concern?
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | Feb 14, 2026Adversity arrives for No. 1 Arizona, new tests await after 2nd straight loss
Every team will eventually face it, and the moment of adversity's arrival for No. 1 Arizona came in Saturday's 78-75 overtime loss to No. 16 Texas Tech.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Feb 11, 2026Suns blitzed by Thunder, head to All-Star break
It was a very day-before-the-All-Star-break Wednesday evening for the Phoenix Suns against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Feb 10, 2026Suns avoid meltdown, hold on for win over Mavericks
This is the time of year when things will get a bit wonky but you didn't expect it to affect the Phoenix Suns as much as it has.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Feb 5, 2026Suns reach too many lulls in deflating loss to Warriors
The Phoenix Suns were a step behind too often in all the facets of Thursday's loss to a very short-handed Golden State Warriors team.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Feb 5, 2026Suns wisely keep things minimal at trade deadline ahead of big summer
After this trade deadline and season comes the most difficult thing to do in the NBA, and the Phoenix Suns have been here before.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Feb 3, 2026Collin Gillespie’s career night fuels Suns’ comeback vs. Blazers
Just when you think the Suns are about to enter a funk, they escape. On Tuesday, a 19-point deficit was taken care of in a win over the Trail Blazers.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Feb 2, 2026How the Suns’ Western Conference could change at trade deadline
The Phoenix Suns aren't expected to do much before Thursday's trade deadline but their Western Conference could change plenty.
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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.