Suns reporter and co-host of Arizona Sports at Night

Kellan Olson

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

EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jan 30, 2020
Devin Booker snub continues Suns’ uphill battle for relevance, respect

Devin Booker not making the All-Star Game reserves is yet another example of how much ground the Phoenix Suns have to make up.
ASU BASKETBALL | Jan 29, 2020
Wild ending leaves Arizona State with rough loss to Washington State

Arizona State was a few wild possessions away from stealing one in Pullman but couldn't make the key plays late to beat Washington State.
PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 29, 2020
Josh Jackson plays first NBA minutes since being traded by Suns to Memphis

Josh Jackson played his first mintues for the Memphis Grizzlies since being traded by the Phoenix Suns last Julu.
EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jan 28, 2020
Suns’ 2-headed monster of Booker, Ayton dismantles Mavericks

For the first time in the young partnership of Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton, both players dominated, and it added up to a monstrous win.
PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 28, 2020
Steve Nash comments on his relationship with late Kobe Bryant

Steve Nash joined TNT's Inside the NBA at halftime and spoke his piece on his relationship competing with and against the late Kobe Bryant.
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jan 27, 2020
GM Hazen confident about ‘stronger’ D-backs team after Marte trade

Mike Hazen sounds satisfied with the work he did this offseason for the Arizona Diamondbacks and thinks his team is better than last season.
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jan 27, 2020
D-backs GM Hazen still anticipates occasionally using Ketel Marte in CF

Even with the acqusition of Starling Marte in center, the D-backs believe they will still use Ketel Marte in that position at times next season.
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jan 27, 2020
New D-backs outfielder Starling Marte: By the numbers

Mike Hazen was sitting on some pending money with a need left to fill and the wait on that acquisition ended Monday when he traded for Starling Marte.
EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jan 26, 2020
Processing the death of Kobe Bryant through the lens of a Suns fan

Kobe Bryant was the main villain of the last successful era of Phoenix Suns basketball and the news of his death Sunday didn't feel real.
EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jan 24, 2020
Booker scores 35, Suns get 1st win in San Antonio since 2013

The Suns and Spurs refuse to play a normal basketball game this year but Phoenix got their first win in 12 tries on the road against San Antonio.
PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 23, 2020
Devin Booker finishes 4th in player All-Star voting among West guards

As usual, the NBA players know and recognize Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker as an All-Star.
EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jan 23, 2020
Monty Williams seeing internal understanding, growth Suns need

The Phoenix Suns need continuity before they're really going to go anywhere from the basement of the NBA and this year is the start of building it. Again.
EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jan 22, 2020
Suns go back to stone age, make 1 3-pointer in 3 quarters of loss to Pacers

The Phoenix Suns are one of the NBA's worst three-point shooting teams and they are acting like it with their reluctance to set up those shots.
EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jan 22, 2020
T.J. Warren faces Suns for 1st time since being traded to Pacers

T.J. Warren has found some success on a potential playoff team with Indiana as he returned to Phoenix for the first time since being traded.
ASU FOOTBALL | Jan 21, 2020
Former Arizona State head coach Todd Graham hired by Hawaii

The University of Hawaii announced Tuesday night they have hired former Arizona State head coach Todd Graham as the program's new head coach.
EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jan 21, 2020
Deandre Ayton improving greatly as Suns’ patience with growth continues

The Phoenix Suns are being rewarded for their patience with Deandre Ayton, who looks like a different player in his second NBA season.
EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jan 20, 2020
Star 2nd half from Booker can’t save Suns from poor start vs. Spurs

The Phoenix Suns were able to make things interesting against the San Antonio Spurs with a 15-0 run in the fourth quarter before falling at home.
EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jan 20, 2020
Kelly Oubre Jr. slated to return after going through concussion protocol

Kelly Oubre Jr. is probable to return on Monday after missing two games due to being placed in the NBA's concussion protocol.
EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jan 16, 2020
Deandre Ayton posts 1st career 20-20 game, Suns handle Knicks

Deandre Ayton had his first big-time production of the season, posting 26 points and 21 rebounds in a win over the Knicks.
ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | Jan 15, 2020
Arizona lands commitment of 4-star wing Bennedict Mathurin

The Arizona Wildcats and Sean Miller have landed the commitment of four-star wing Bennedict Mathurin, he told 247 Sports.
PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 15, 2020
Kelly Oubre Jr. in concussion protocol, out for Suns

The Phoenix Suns have forward Kelly Oubre Jr. in concussion protocol and he is out for Thursday's game in New York against the Knicks.
EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jan 15, 2020
Amid several issues, Suns have a serious 3-point shooting problem

The Phoenix Suns have turned into a very bad three-point shooting team despite a roster that was prioritized around adding more of that skill.
PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 15, 2020
Suns sign forward Tariq Owens to last 2-way contract

The Phoenix Suns are filling their last remaining two-way contract spot with forward Tariq Owens, an undrafted player out of Texas Tech.
EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jan 14, 2020
Devin Booker ejected late, Suns fall in uninspiring loss to Hawks

The Suns have two critical flaws. They are a terrible three-point shooting team and a terrible defensive team. Both were on display in a loss to the Hawks.