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 | Nov 26, 2025Suns handle Kings to take great position in NBA Cup
A dominant win for the Phoenix Suns over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday now has Phoenix in a great position to advance in the NBA Cup.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Nov 25, 2025Suns’ shorthanded limitations finally arrive in loss to Rockets
It was always a matter of when and not if the Phoenix Suns' limitations in a shorthanded state would show themselves.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Nov 23, 2025Suns find right energy in 2nd half to stay hot, get by Spurs
Sunday's Phoenix Suns win epitomized the foundational progress the Suns have already made and a commitment to what their style of basketball has now become.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Nov 22, 2025Suns inspire new level of belief in remarkable comeback over T-Wolves
It was an inconceivable comeback. And yet, by the day, these Phoenix Suns make us believe more and more in conceiving such things.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Nov 18, 2025Suns increase havoc defensively to rattle Blazers
The Phoenix Suns had to hunker down and not only match a team playing their own style but outdo them too to get a win on Tuesday, and they did over the depleted Portland Trail Blazers 127-110.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Nov 18, 2025Suns use G League access to give Khaman Maluach and fellow rookies reps
Head coach Jordan Ott and the Phoenix Suns are aware you want to see the rookies playing basketball.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Nov 16, 2025Suns burn out in 4th quarter, fumble away big lead to Hawks
The game can punish you just as quickly as it rewards you, the tale of a close Phoenix Suns loss to the Atlanta Hawks.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Nov 15, 2025Jordan Ott has Suns winning where everyone in NBA wants to
It doesn't take long watching the Phoenix Suns to see how much buy-in they have for their head coach Jordan Ott and how he wants them to play basketball.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Nov 13, 2025Suns reach new form, bulldoze Pacers for 5th straight win
The Phoenix Suns have rounded into form, ready just in time to show us what this season really has in store for us.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Nov 12, 2025Balanced, effective offense fuels Suns to win over Mavericks
The Phoenix Suns kept on playing efficient and effective offense in a 123-114 win over the Dallas Mavericks, at least for three quarters to make it six victories in their last seven games.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Nov 11, 2025Is the NBA’s Western Conference more open for Suns than we thought?
Before you start to get all jittery, perhaps even optimistically antsy about what the headline could mean for the Phoenix Suns, let's revisit your very important and valid feelings in a few.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Nov 10, 2025Grayson Allen’s career-high 42 engulfs Pelicans, Suns get 5th win in last 6
The Phoenix Suns have won five of their last six games, with the latest victory coming via a career-high 42 points for Grayson Allen.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Nov 10, 2025Suns’ offense will be pushed to limits after another Jalen Green injury
The Phoenix Suns now have more work to do to keep defying low expectations after Jalen Green reaggravated his hamstring for the second time.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Nov 7, 2025Jalen Green’s exceptional debut leads Suns to win over Clippers
Jalen Green ingratiated himself rather nicely during his Phoenix Suns debut, scoring 29 points in a win over the Los Angeles Clippers
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PHOENIX SUNS | Nov 6, 2025Bradley Beal reflects on failed time with Suns, what’s next with Clippers
Bradley Beal said he didn't know what the story would be. But the former Phoenix Suns guard knew there was one to tell after his return to Phoenix on Thursday.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Nov 4, 2025Suns get back to struggle of early deficits in loss to Warriors
It's all about the margin for error and how much you nurture it when you're undermanned and at a talent disparity the way these Phoenix Suns are.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Nov 2, 2025Suns ace Wembanyama test, execute perfectly to beat Spurs
Devin Booker and his Phoenix Suns masterfully dissected the San Antonio Spurs' hype machine led by Victor Wembanyama.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Oct 31, 2025Suns locate defensive footing to cruise by Jazz
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker says it all the time. Your defense sets up your offense, and then your offense sets up your defense.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Oct 30, 2025Devin Booker is at his worst when he’s normally at his best in 1st quarters
Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker has not quite looked like himself five games into the season, as he is getting off to uncharacteristically slow starts.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Oct 29, 2025Sloppy Suns play led by Devin Booker persists in loss to Grizzlies
The Phoenix Suns aren't going to be able to establish anything in a new era if they continue playing a sloppy brand of basketball and continue to get unrecognizable performances from their star.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Oct 27, 2025Suns’ escape attempts out of deep holes continue in OT loss to Jazz
The Phoenix Suns have shown they've got something. They just have to channel it before they are down 20 in a ballgame.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Oct 25, 2025Suns blitzed early for 3rd straight game, lose to Nuggets
While the Phoenix Suns are shorthanded, they have not offered a good first impression to begin the season.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Oct 24, 2025Suns’ 1st-half woes continue in loss to Clippers
Even when healthy, the Phoenix Suns are going to struggle scoring the ball all year long. What they can't do is defend the way they have through two games of the season.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Oct 23, 2025Suns find identity, ‘wear-down effect’ in opening win vs. Kings
Resolve is a hell of a thing and the Phoenix Suns' efforts to use it as a way to make some amends for the last few years got off to a roaring start.