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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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jul 26, 20202nd unit, shooting still an issue for Suns in scrimmage loss to Celtics
The Phoenix Suns are only going to get so far with the second unit they have, especially if they are as shorthanded as they were on Saturday.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jul 26, 2020Ricky Rubio returns for Suns in bubble, starts vs. Celtics in scrimmage
Ricky Rubio has returned to the Suns' starting lineup on Saturday in Phoenix's second scrimmage of the NBA bubble against the Boston Celtics.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jul 25, 2020Suns notebook: Rubio ‘should’ play, Ayton on the move, Bridges’ gambles
Suns head coach Monty Williams said after practice Saturday that starting point guard Ricky Rubio should play in Sunday's scrimmage against the Celtics.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 24, 2020Diamondbacks offense remains flat in Opening Day loss to Padres
With the D-backs' 7-2 loss on Opening Day Friday night to the San Diego Padres, the team has now scored five runs over their last 27 innings.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jul 24, 2020Suns fan speaks on if he is following through on a face tattoo after Ayton’s 3
Andrew Lozoya tweeted that he will get a face tattoo that reads "DOMINAYTON" if Deandre Ayton made a 3-pointer in Orlando. Ayton did, so now what?
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jul 23, 2020Suns translate intense practices to locked-in scrimmage win over Jazz
The Phoenix Suns said they've had a great two weeks of intense practice and it showed immediately in a scrimmage win over the Utah Jazz.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jul 23, 2020Dreams come true: Suns’ Deandre Ayton finally made a 3-pointer
Deandre Ayton shooting three-pointers has been a big talking point around the Phoenix Suns since he was drafted, and he finally made one on Thursday.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jul 23, 2020Ricky Rubio, Kelly Oubre Jr. out for Suns’ 1st scrimmage, Ty Jerome starts
The Phoenix Suns will be without Ricky Rubio and Kelly Oubre Jr. on Thursday in their first scrimmage, head coach Monty Williams said pregame.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jul 23, 2020Deandre Ayton had a ‘vision’ Ricky Rubio would return to Suns in Orlando
On top of being a double-double machine, Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton can also see the future. He had a dream Ricky Rubio would return to the team.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jul 22, 2020Suns near long-awaited return to basketball in 1st scrimmage Thursday
The Phoenix Suns are close to returning and there will be some things that are different while some things are going to be the same.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jul 22, 2020Rubio’s focus still on big picture away from basketball after getting COVID-19
Phoenix Suns point guard Ricky Rubio is back with the team in Orlando after getting coronavirus but his mind is still on matters outside of basketball.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jul 21, 2020Suns point guard Ricky Rubio at long last spotted in Orlando bubble
The Phoenix Suns have made the availability and location of point guard Ricky Rubio a mystery, but he was spotted by media at practice on Tuesday.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jul 21, 2020Devin Booker done waiting in bubble to compete for Suns, itching to get back
Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker has complimented the NBA on the bubble setup in Orlando but he's also just ready to get back to basketball.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jul 20, 2020Dario Saric returns to Suns in great shape with uncertain future ahead
Phoenix Suns power forward Dario Saric couldn't find his footing this season and his future with the team is up in the air.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jul 19, 2020Deandre Ayton closer to shooting 3s, Suns not holding him back
The wait for Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton to attempt three-pointers in the NBA has been a little longer than some expected.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jul 18, 2020Monty Williams comments on departure of 2 Suns assistants
Phoenix Suns assistant coaches Steve Blake and Larry Greer are no longer on the Suns' coaching staff, the team confirmed to Arizona Sports Thursday.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jul 18, 2020Mikal Bridges’ breakthrough on his jumper had him reemerge on Suns
After tireless work to correct his jump shot, Mikal Bridges emerged again on the Phoenix Suns as a crucial piece of the roster.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Jul 17, 2020Arizona State gets commitment from 2021 4-star WR Junior Alexander
Arizona State and Herm Edwards got more good news this week on the recruiting trail with a commitment from 2021 four-star wide receiver Junior Alexander.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 17, 2020D-backs’ Archie Bradley on traveling, crowd noise, mask accountability
Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Archie Bradley spoke with the media on various changes the team will go through during this season.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jul 17, 2020Suns cautiously ramping up, anxious to begin competing with other teams
The Phoenix Suns have been balancing a two-week practice schedule to get ready for the first scrimmage, but the question of who is playing remains.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jul 16, 2020What should Phoenix Suns do now, later about depth at guard?
The Phoenix Suns' number one problem this season has been guard depth, where the team drops off dramatically when either starter sits.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jul 15, 2020Quarantine work has Suns PG Ty Jerome ready to improve on rookie year
Phoenix Suns rookie point guard Ty Jerome spent most of the quarantine in Virginia, working out six days a week to get his season back on track.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jul 14, 2020Kelly Oubre Jr. says it’s on Suns staff to decide if he can play in Orlando
Phoenix Suns wing Kelly Oubre Jr. spoke on Tuesday and is trying to take all the right steps mentally as he potentially returns for the team in Orlando.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jul 14, 2020‘We just collab’: Suns’ top trio leading more together in Orlando
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton is holding more of a talking role in practice at Orlando, and it demonstrates how he and the team have grown this season.