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 DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 1, 2020Hazen’s notion that D-backs’ season is over ‘infuriating’ to Nick Ahmed
The D-backs sold at the trade deadline in a way they've never done before under GM Mike Hazen, and the team writing off the season angers Nick Ahmed.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 1, 2020Get to know the Diamondbacks’ 5 confirmed trade deadline acquisitions
What did the Arizona Diamondbacks get in their 2020 trade deadline day haul? Here's what GM Mike Hazen had to say about the return.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 31, 2020D-backs GM Mike Hazen doesn’t regret not trading Robbie Ray earlier
Even with Robbie Ray's trade value taking a nosedive in 2020, D-backs GM Mike Hazen still backs up his thinking of holding onto Ray last offseason.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 31, 2020D-backs plan to use Ketel Marte, others in CF after trading Starling Marte
The D-backs traded away four players on Monday before the MLB trade deadline passed, and the most impactful loss this season and next is Starling Marte.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 28, 2020Zac Gallen sets record with 22 starts allowing 3 ER or less to begin career
Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen was good at the start of his career in Miami before Arizona traded for him, and he's been even better since.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Aug 25, 2020Windhorst: Word is Suns intend to ‘reduce their spending’ next season
A lot of NBA teams could be losing a lot of money next season, and that could severely impact the way those teams attack this upcoming offseason.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 24, 2020Rundown throw hits Calhoun’s head, Lovullo ejected after arguing odd play
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo was ejected from Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies after a play we'll probably never see again.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 24, 2020Merrill Kelly scratched by D-backs before Monday’s start, placed on IL
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly was scratched before his start on Monday against the Colorado Rockies.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 21, 2020Robbie Ray’s nightmare 2020, control issues continue in loss vs. Giants
No one's career has changed year-to-year on the Arizona Diamondbacks this season quite like Robbie Ray's.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 20, 2020Diamondbacks score only 1 run again for 2nd straight loss to Athletics
After the Arizona Diamondbacks rode a wave of strong offensive play for two weeks, they have produced two runs in two games against the Oakland Athletics.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Aug 20, 2020Suns GM confident they can find ‘really good player’ at No. 10 in NBA Draft
The Phoenix Suns feel comfortable with the fate of their draft pick in the 2020 NBA Draft Lottery, not moving from No. 10.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 19, 2020Diamondbacks offense fizzles, winning streak ends at 6 with loss to A’s
The Arizona Diamondbacks' offense has been awesome the last two weeks, but that came to an end on Wednesday, as did the team's six-game winning streak.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Aug 18, 2020Empire of the Suns 2020 NBA Draft Big Board 2.0: Best pre-lottery options
The 2020 NBA Draft Lottery is Thursday and the Phoenix Suns have the 10th-best odds of getting the No. 1 pick.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 18, 2020D-backs’ offensive surge continues Tuesday with 9-run start vs. Oakland
The Arizona Diamondbacks' offensive success continued on Tuesday as they jumped out with a nine-run start over two innings.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Aug 14, 2020How will Suns’ bubble success change offseason direction?
The Phoenix Suns' stellar play in the bubble now leads to how much they should change their thinking this offseason on major decisions.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Aug 13, 2020Suns play best ball of year vs. Mavs, await Blazers’ result for play-in fate
The Phoenix Suns proved that they could still take what has worked in Orlando and play the same way with their season on the line.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Aug 13, 2020Monty Williams gives emotional postgame speech after Suns go 8-0
Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams said that his experience at the NBA bubble with his team might be the highlight of his coaching career.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 12, 2020D-backs offense bounces back in Colorado, smashes 13 runs for win
The Diamondbacks found their bats in Colorado, where many teams do, and that helped give their offense a much-needed bounce-back series.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Aug 12, 2020Antetokounmpo suspended, other key injury report listings for Suns’ last shot
There's a lot going on for the Phoenix Suns on Thursday besides a must-win game against the Dallas Mavericks.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Aug 12, 2020Devin Booker’s dominant bubble run cements his stature, Suns’ legitimacy
A 7-0 Phoenix Suns record in the NBA bubble is all thanks to Devin Booker, who has proven he's one of the league's star players.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 11, 2020D-backs nearly pick up bullpen’s collapse with 5-run 9th in loss
There were 11 runs scored in the last two innings of the Arizona Diamondbacks' loss to the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Aug 11, 2020Perfect bubble could still send Suns home as dramatic Thursday awaits
The Phoenix Suns need to go 8-0 to still have a chance at making the playoffs, and they're still going to need more help on Thursday outside of that.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Aug 11, 2020Suns eventually pull away for 7th win in a row after another slow start
The Phoenix Suns were able to eventually beat the Philadelphia 76ers after a shorthanded opponent hung around most of the game.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Aug 10, 2020Williams on Deandre Ayton missing coronavirus test: Mistakes happen
Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams has not criticized Deandre Ayton all season, and that continued on Monday after a mistake by his center.