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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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Sep 27, 2020Andy Isabella catches 3 balls, TD from Kyler Murray in 1 Cardinals drive
Is it Andy Isabella time? It certainly was on at least one drive for the Cardinals, and that's the most momentum the second-round pick's career has had.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 24, 2020Jayden Daniels relieved after uncertainty of a 2020 season for ASU
Arizona State sophomore quarterback Jayden Daniels admitted he didn't know what to do without football in the fall and he's relieved to have it back.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 23, 2020Diamondbacks ride 6-run 6th to 2nd straight win over Rangers
The Arizona Diamondbacks scored over five runs in an inning for only the third time this season, and it resulted in a win on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 23, 2020D-backs acknowledge Eduardo Escobar putting on weight was a ‘concern’
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo confirmed third baseman Eduardo Escobar putting on weight before summer camp was a concern.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Sep 20, 2020Cardinals mindful of getting looks for deep threats Kirk, Isabella
It was only four catches combined for wide receivers Andy Isabella and Christian Kirk, but it's clear what their primary role on the team is going to be.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Sep 20, 2020Kyler Murray posts 3 TDs, makes sensational plays in Cardinals win
Kyler Murray was a gamechanger for the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday and it was the difference-maker in a 30-15 win over Washington.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Sep 19, 2020Larry Fitzgerald praises Washington TE Logan Thomas’ athletic ability
Larry Fitzgerald saw Logan Thomas be a natural athletically during his time with the Arizona Cardinals, so he's not surprised by his success as a tight end.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Sep 18, 2020Cardinals DC knew in-season ‘learning curve’ was coming for Isaiah Simmons
How many learning opportunities did rookies in the National Football League miss this offseason due to the changes made for COVID-19?
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Sep 17, 2020Former Cardinals QB Logan Thomas now TE threat for Washington
Former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Logan Thomas is now the starting tight end in Washington and is making waves for his Week 1 production.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 16, 2020D-backs build off strong offensive night with another in 2nd straight win
For only the second time this season, the Arizona Diamondbacks have scored more than five runs in two straight games, and both were wins.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 16, 2020D-backs’ Calhoun can’t stop laughing at Varsho’s failed catch, face-plant
Watching people fall is really funny sometimes, and Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Kole Calhoun knows a thing or two about that this season.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 15, 2020Flummoxed Madison Bumgarner has rough night again in D-backs win
Madison Bumgarner is honest with how strange it is for him to have control issues, and those continued against the Angels Tuesday night.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Sep 10, 2020David Johnson looks fresh early for Texans, scores first TD of NFL season
The Arizona Cardinals were ready to move on from David Johnson, but the running back looked fresh early in his new Houston Texans uniform.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 10, 2020LHP Caleb Smith to start, make D-backs debut on Friday
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo announced Thursday that left-handed pitcher Caleb Smith will make his debut by starting on Friday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 10, 2020Jake Lamb designated for assignment by D-backs, Pavin Smith called up
Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Jake Lamb, the longest-tenured member of the team, was designated for assignment Thursday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 8, 2020Josh Rojas’ incredible inning-ending double play saves D-backs in 7th
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Josh Rojas made one of the plays of the season on Tuesday to keep the game tied in the seventh inning.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 4, 2020D-backs snap 5-game losing streak, find some offense in San Francisco
The D-backs still aren't quite getting back to their style of play that has made them successful the past three seasons, but they scored some runs Friday.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | Sep 4, 2020Arizona guard Brandon Williams leaves program to play professionally
Arizona Wildcats sophomore guard Brandon Williams is leaving the program to pursue professional opportunities, the school announced Friday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 3, 2020D-backs stifled by Kershaw, continue to not produce runs in loss to Dodgers
No, D-backs game you caught Thursday night was not a replay. And if you didn't follow it live, no, these words you are reading are not from a prior game.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 2, 2020D-backs waste another Zac Gallen gem, fall in extras to Dodgers
After a 3-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 10 innings on Wednesday, it feels like the Arizona Diamondbacks are officially in a freefall.
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ASU BASKETBALL | Sep 2, 2020Lu Dort reps ASU with 30-point Game 7 performance in wild OKC loss
Game 7 in an NBA playoff series is always going to be weird, and Wednesday's was proof of that through former Arizona State guard Luguentz Dort.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 2, 2020D-backs’ Varsho acclimating to CF, working through struggles at plate
Arizona Diamondbacks rookie Daulton Varsho is going to see some time in center field the rest of the season, a fairly new position for him.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 1, 2020D-backs offense remains flat in 1st game back from deadline, a loss to LAD
The D-backs have some new faces in and some old ones gone in their first game after the deadline on Tuesday, but the result of the game was still familiar.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 1, 2020Ray strikes out Marte, Bradley gets Goldy day after both traded by D-backs
Baseball quickly found a way to have multiple former teammates with the Arizona Diamondbacks face off the day after they were traded.