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, 2021Devin Booker makes a tough 34 look easy in Suns win over Blazers
Well, if any coaches still have their All-Star reserves left to fill out prior to Tuesday's reveal, Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker made a final compelling case.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Feb 20, 2021Chris Paul leads Suns to peak execution in record-setting win
The Phoenix Suns are going to win a handful of games because they have Chris Paul and that holds up for the two they've picked up in the last two days.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Feb 19, 2021Chris Paul, Suns annihilate Pelicans in shocking 4th quarter comeback win
The Phoenix Suns were mostly lifeless for three quarters and then exploded for maybe their best quarter of the season against the New Orleans Pelicans.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Feb 18, 2021Suns’ Booker 5th, Paul 7th in All-Star voting for West backcourt
Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker finished fifth in All-Star voting for the Western Conference's starting backcourt.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Feb 18, 2021Suns back on the road after homestand, learning from loss to Nets
The Phoenix Suns are back on the road after a seven-game homestand, which is more of a hassle than it normally is because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Feb 17, 2021Suns GM: Jalen Smith’s move to G League gives him chance to play
It's not often you see a top-10 pick in the G League as a rookie, but the Suns' deep roster has put them in a position to try and find Jalen Smith some run.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Feb 16, 2021Steve Nash: ‘Special’ returning to old Suns stomping grounds with Nets
Steve Nash returned to Phoenix Suns Arena on Tuesday for the first time as a coach, arriving in the Valley as the head honcho of the Brooklyn Nets.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Feb 15, 2021NBA’s national spotlight shifts to Phoenix for Suns-Nets in primetime
The Phoenix Suns are one of the hottest teams in the NBA and now they'll take on the star-studded Brooklyn Nets in primetime.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Feb 14, 2021Suns take care of business vs. depleted Magic, cruise to 6 wins in a row
The Orlando Magic only had eight players available on Sunday against the Phoenix Suns and the Suns took advantage in an easy win.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Feb 13, 2021Suns match strong 76ers effort, Devin Booker stars in 5th straight win
The Philadelphia 76ers came to the Valley on Saturday afternoon ready to play and the Phoenix Suns matched the effort from one of the NBA's best teams.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Feb 13, 2021Suns fully healthy with Saric, Payne, Nader back vs. 76ers
For the second time all season, the Phoenix Suns are fully healthy, with the return on Saturday of Dario Saric, Abdel Nader and Cam Payne.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Feb 12, 2021Suns’ Deandre Ayton gets 3rd go at MVP candidate Joel Embiid
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton gets to match up with Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid on Saturday for the first time in two years.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Feb 11, 2021Jae Crowder makes winning plays in winning time of huge Suns win
Jae Crowder may have only had six points in the Suns' win over the Bucks but he had a huge impact on the game and kept making plays.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Feb 10, 2021Chris Paul, Jae Crowder available for Suns against Bucks
The Phoenix Suns have been rolling, winning six of their last seven contests, and they've been doing so shorthanded. Now they've got some guys back.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Feb 8, 2021Mikal Bridges’ offensive breakthrough continues in Suns’ win over Cavs
Mikal Bridges has now scored 20 points or more in five games this season, matching his career total through his first two years in the NBA.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Feb 7, 2021Suns defend well, grind against Celtics to 5th win in 6 games
The Boston Celtics made enough three-pointers to win Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns but Phoenix's defense elsewhere was key.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Feb 5, 2021Suns get control against Pistons, maintain it for comfortable victory
The Phoenix Suns did enough to win on Friday without much threat of losing in a 109-92 final over the Detroit Pistons.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Feb 5, 2021Shorthanded Suns move Kaminsky in, Johnson out of starting 5
The Phoenix Suns were either going to be shorthanded on the wing Friday against the Detroit Pistons or do something a little funky.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Feb 4, 2021Suns’ Jae Crowder has tightness in right foot, doubtful for Friday’s game
Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder is dealing with a right foot issue that left him sidelined for the fourth quarter of Wednesday's loss.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Feb 4, 2021Jim Beam Barrel Bar offers Suns fans accessible social spot at the game
When fans are allowed back into the Phoenix Suns Arena, there will be places to see after an extensive round of renovations has given the building new life.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Feb 3, 2021Suns have no answer for Zion Williamson in loss to Pelicans
Wednesday's formula for a Phoenix Suns loss to the New Orleans Pelicans was not rocket science. They couldn't hit open shots or stop Zion Williamson.
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ARIZONA COYOTES | Feb 2, 2021Christian Dvorak scores twice on his birthday in Coyotes’ loss to Blues
A two-goal effort from Arizona Coyotes forward Christian Dvorak on his birthday wasn't enough for the team to beat the St. Louis Blues in a 4-3 loss.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Feb 2, 2021Suns to begin allowing fans in limited capacity on Monday
The Phoenix Suns announced on Tuesday they will be allowing fans in a limited capacity to return on Monday to Phoenix Suns Arena.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Feb 1, 2021Devin Booker’s shot, Chris Paul’s excellence steal Suns a win in Dallas
Wins for the Suns like Monday's 109-108 squeeze over the Mavericks are what it's all about. That's what a team can do with two extremely high-level players.