About
Kevin Zimmerman is ArizonaSports.com’s and KTAR.com’s digital content manager and co-host of Arizona Sports’ Empire of the Suns podcast. The Mesa native has covered the Suns on-and-off since graduating the University of Arizona in 2011 and also spent time reporting on the Cardinals, D-backs and ASU football.
When he is not working, Kevin is spending time with his wife and two sons, running Phoenix’s canals or staring at cacti in his backyard.
Expertise
- Sports and news writing
- Podcasting
- Social media management
- Radio hosting
- Multimedia reporting
- Copy editing
- Photography
Education
- University of Arizona – Bachelor’s degree in journalism
- Minor in Anthropology
Achievements & Awards
- Taught sports reporting class at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
- Covered the Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Suns, Arizona Diamondbacks and ASU football as a beat reporter at different publications since 2011
- Covered men’s basketball, swim and dive, softball as a student reporter at the University of Arizona
Social Media Profiles
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PHOENIX SUNS | 6 hours agoEmpire of the Suns predicts an NBA champion, MVP, Rookie of the Year and more
Kellan Olson and Kevin Zimmerman make their yearly NBA picks for title winner, MVP, Rookie of the Year and more.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | Oct 19, 2026Arizona men’s basketball pulls a top-5 ranking in both preseason polls
With Caleb Holt, Motiejus Krivas and Ivan Kharchenkov leading the way, the Arizona Wildcats have top-five expectations heading into the 2026-27 season.
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY | Oct 1, 2026AD Rossini speaks on Matthew Mayich investigation, ASU hockey’s next steps
Arizona State AD Graham Rossini said ASU is collecting information about the events that put Matthew Mayich on life support.
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY | Sep 29, 2026Matthew Mayich’s family asks for ASU hockey coaching staff to be ‘removed’
"The players shouldn't have to worry about retaliation from the people they report to every day," Matthew Mayich's family members wrote.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Sep 29, 2026Suns media day takeaways: New identity questions arise entering 2026-27
Continuity is key for the Phoenix Suns. But Devin Booker, Jalen Green, Miles Bridges and Dillon Brooks have identity questions to answer.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 1, 2026Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Blake Walston reinstated by D-backs with 28-man roster expansion
Lourdes Gurriel had been on the 10-day IL but out since July 17 with an adductor strain.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Sep 1, 2026Packers GM: Josh Sweat trade talks never happened, Green Bay signs Kedon Slovis
Josh Sweat trade rumors involving the Cardinals and Packers have been floated for weeks. Green Bay GM Brian Gutekunst said they are untrue.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 27, 2026Hall: Ketel Marte has ‘explaining to do’ after casino visit, no-show
Would teammates welcome Ketel Marte back? "I believe they would," Derrick Hall said before adding, "I know there's going to be quotes and people are hurt right now."
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY | Aug 26, 2026ASU opens investigation into hospitalized hockey player Matthew Mayich
Arizona State said an investigation has been opened into the case of ASU hockey player Matthew Mayich, who was hospitalized after a workout.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 20, 2026Derrick Hall: Ketel Marte has left Diamondbacks in dark about absence as of Thursday morning
Diamondbacks president and CEO Derrick Hall said he would be willing to forgive Ketel Marte if the second baseman explains why he didn't show up for a game on Monday.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Aug 17, 2026Haywood Highsmith re-signs with Suns after being waived last week
Haywood Highsmith appeared in seven regular-season games and totaled 91 minutes of game action last season.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Aug 12, 2026Steve Keim denies involvement in DeAndre Hopkins’ 2022 failed drug test
DeAndre Hopkins insinuated on social media that then-Arizona Cardinals GM Steve Keim had something to do with a failed drug test in 2022.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Aug 8, 2026Dillon Brooks officially signs extension with Suns, becoming long-term piece
Dillon Brooks' agitator role as the self-proclaimed villain played a part in the Phoenix Suns' cultural shift and playoff appearance in 2025-26.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Aug 5, 2026Jacoby Brissett ranked outside top 32 NFL quarterbacks in poll of NFL execs and coaches
Jacoby Brissett was ranked against the rest of the NFL quarterback field in an anonymous poll put together by The Athletic's Mike Sando.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 4, 2026Grading the Diamondbacks’ relatively quiet trade deadline
When every other team in contention for an NL Wild Card spot does something and the D-backs do not, there are alarm bells fairly ringing.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Aug 4, 2026Cardinals name J.P. Shadrick as new play-by-play announcer to replace Dave Pasch
J.P. Shadrick spent the last 14 years with the Jacksonville Jaguars as senior reporter and editor.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jul 14, 2026Summer Suns hit stride as Koa Peat’s offensive identity shows
Koa Peat had his best offensive game yet, while Khaman Maluach manned the rim and Koby Brea finally got on track for the Summer Suns.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jul 10, 2026What boxes should Khaman Maluach, Rasheer Fleming and Koa Peat check in Summer League?
Khaman Maluach, Rasheer Fleming, Koa Peat and Koby Brea each have something to prove for the Phoenix Suns' Summer League team.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 9, 2026Diamondbacks searching for answers at 1st base: ‘We have to,’ Derrick Hall says
Ildemaro Vargas has fallen off. Pavin Smith's career WAR dropped to 0.0. It's spotlighted the Arizona Diamondbacks' lack of first base production.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 6, 2026Diamondbacks catcher James McCann comes off the injured list
The D-backs called up James McCann and optioned catcher Adrian Del Castillo.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jul 6, 2026Suns re-sign 2nd-year pro Koby Brea on 2-way deal
Koby Brea appeared in 12 games as a rookie and did show off his shooting capabilities, knocking down 13 of 30 attempts (43%) from 3-point range.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS FOOTBALL | Jul 6, 2026Preseason All-Big 12 team includes ASU’s Fite and Miller, Arizona’s Fifita
The conference released its preseason awards, as voted on by media members, on Monday ahead of the Big 12 Media Days taking place this week.
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NBA | Jul 1, 2026NBA free-agency live updates: Jaylen Brown traded to 76ers, Paul George goes to Celtics
Check back for LeBron James updates about his next team and more NBA news as the official free agency negotiating period is open.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jun 29, 2026Suns pick up Jamaree Bouyea’s team option, per report
Jamaree Bouyea brought the Phoenix Suns a downhill, on-ball presence on offense and some disruption at the point of attack on defense.