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 | Jan 26, 2022Suns GM James Jones likes where roster is at ahead of trade deadline
Phoenix Suns general manager James Jones told Arizona Sports' Burns & Gambo his thought process on the upcoming trade deadline.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jan 25, 2022James Jones’ expert execution as GM of Suns earns him well-deserved extension
Phoenix Suns general manager James Jones has transformed the organization and that made him more than worthy of a contract extension.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 25, 2022JaVale McGee joins Ayton, Crowder as out for Suns’ rematch vs. Jazz
The Phoenix Suns' injury report got even longer on Tuesday with the addition of backup center JaVale McGee.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jan 24, 2022
Chris Paul, Devin Booker lead Suns past shorthanded Jazz
The Suns do not want to get into the habit of needing heroics from Devin Booker and Chris Paul to win them games but they did Monday.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jan 23, 2022Phoenix Suns meet Utah Jazz for 1st time with back-to-back matchups
Even with injuries on both sides, the first matchups between the Phoenix Suns and Utah Jazz will provide high-level basketball.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jan 22, 2022Suns’ win against depleted Pacers overshadowed by injuries for Phoenix
The Phoenix Suns got a win on Saturday night but what was first on everyone's minds was the statuses of Jae Crowder and Cam Payne.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jan 20, 2022
Phoenix Suns swarm Mavericks defensively to improve NBA-best record
The Suns are in a position few teams in franchise history have ever been, atop the NBA standings and looking the part of title favorites.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jan 19, 2022Arizona Cardinals’ skill positions filled with uncertainty for 2022
The Arizona Cardinals could have a whole lot of new names at running back, wide receiver and tight end next year.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jan 17, 2022Kliff Kingsbury: Struggles in 2nd half of seasons ‘definitely a priority’ to fix
Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury has seen one of his football teams melt down in the second half of the season yet again.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jan 17, 2022
Devin Booker leads Suns with season-high 48 points in win vs. Spurs
Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker was sensational with a season-high 48 points in a win over the San Antonio Spurs.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jan 16, 2022Phoenix Suns roll through Pistons for convincing road win
The Phoenix Suns were not going to let another matinee weekend game on a road trip get the better of them.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jan 16, 2022Arizona Cardinals’ 2021 meetings with Los Angeles Rams, by the numbers
A divisional matchup in the playoffs means we've got the healthiest sample size possible from the regular season.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jan 15, 2022Matthew Stafford’s recent success against Cardinals, downslide in 2021
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has had an up and down 2021 but recent success against the Cardinals is in his favor.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jan 14, 2022
Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton carry Suns’ offense in win against Pacers
The Suns got two outstanding performances from Deandre Ayton and Devin Booker to carry them until they turned it on against the Pacers.
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HABOOB | Jan 14, 2022The dinosaur population is beginning to rise up against Devin Booker
The dinosaur met Suns' Devin Booker pregame. He pointed at it a few times, presumably laughing at the whole bit in some level of disbelief.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jan 13, 2022Suns’ reserve backcourt of Cam Payne, Landry Shamet still work in progress
The Phoenix Suns' reserve backcourt has struggled this year and begs the question of if the team has to make a move at the deadline.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jan 11, 2022
Suns endure physicality, rough stretches to beat Raptors in Toronto
It won't be one of the proudest wins of the Suns' season but their ability to still get one against the Raptors will have them feeling good.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jan 10, 2022
Phoenix Suns describe ‘terrible’ experience isolated from team for COVID-19
For a group as close as the Phoenix Suns, you can imagine how much it bothered them to isolate away from the team for COVID-19.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 10, 2022Cam Johnson out for Phoenix Suns vs. Raptors due to ankle sprain
Phoenix Suns forward Cam Johnson is out for Tuesday's game in Toronto against the Raptors due to a sprained left ankle.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jan 8, 2022
Phoenix Suns bombarded from deep by Heat in home loss
The NBA regular season is unforgiving and will teach any team a couple of lessons along the way and the Phoenix Suns got one Saturday.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jan 7, 2022Paris Bass’ NBA journey with Suns one of many to come to fruition this season
Paris Bass had his dream come true, playing in the NBA with the Suns through a 10-day hardship exemption, one of many used this season.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jan 6, 2022
Suns impose will on glass with shots not falling, work past Clippers
The Phoenix Suns were game for a rock fight on Thursday against the Los Angeles Clippers and dominated the glass for a win.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jan 4, 2022
Suns end road trip with more high-level offense in win vs. Pelicans
The Phoenix Suns head back home to the Valley after two straight solid wins across the country.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 4, 2022
Phoenix Suns waive 2-way forward Chandler Hutchison
The Phoenix Suns have waived two-way forward Chandler Hutchison, the team announced on Tuesday.