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 | Jan 10, 2025
Report: Heat not liking Jimmy Butler trade offers, plan for star to return from suspension
The Miami Heat have "not been presented with an appealing offer" to trade Jimmy Butler and expect the suspended star to rejoin the team in a week.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 9, 2025Charles Barkley thinks Bradley Beal has right to be petty, sees why Suns want Jimmy Butler
Charles Barkley does not apologize for his opinions, and for this one dating back to February 2024, he doesn't need to.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Jan 8, 2025Sam Leavitt hooks ASU O-line up with Arby’s NIL deal and meat hoodies
Arby's has an NIL deal with ASU's offensive line thanks to Sam Leavitt. The deal also included matching meat-themed hoodies and sweats.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 8, 2025Agent says Bradley Beal has not talked about waiving no-trade clause
Bradley Beal and Mark Bartelstein, the agent of the Phoenix Suns guard, have not discussed the player waiving his no-trade clause.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 7, 2025
Windhorst: Suns want Bradley Beal feeling unwelcome so he lifts no-trade clause
Bradley Beal's benching could be the Phoenix Suns telling him to consider waiving that no-trade clause, says ESPN's Brian Windhorst.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 7, 2025Benched Bradley Beal refuses to be scapegoated for a game, reminds that he holds trade cards
For a game, Bradley Beal wasn't sulking in his bench demotion. But the Phoenix Suns have effectively scapegoated him for their problems.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 6, 2025Report: Suns to bench Bradley Beal, Jusuf Nurkic as tensions rise
The Phoenix Suns are expected to bench Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic starting Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers, reports Chris Haynes.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Jan 3, 2025Dillingham takes blame off Alford for ASU’s 4th-and-13 blitz call against Texas
ASU football coach Kenny Dillingham took blame away from Xavion Alford for a 4th-and-13 blitz play call that ended in a Texas touchdown.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 3, 2025The biggest reason why a Suns trade for Jimmy Butler is highly unlikely
The Miami Heat actually have reason not to trade Jimmy Butler, especially if we're talking about a package from the Phoenix Suns.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Jan 2, 2025Big 12 commissioner seeks clarity on targeting calls after ASU’s loss to Texas
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark said he is addressing a targeting non-call late in ASU's Peach Bowl loss to Texas.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Jan 2, 2025Cam Skattebo cites croissant for puke-and-rally, says TD pass was called ‘Philly Special’
Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo initially said he felt "sloshy" before he puked mid-game in the Sun Devils' Peach Bowl loss.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Jan 2, 2025Rossini: ASU football’s success ‘unlocked’ new future for athletic department
Success in 2024 for ASU football was surprising, but it could also play a huge part in building sustained success for the athletic department.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jan 2, 2025Trey McBride makes his 1st Pro Bowl, Budda Baker selected to 7th
Two Arizona Cardinals have been named to the 2025 Pro Bowl, and three others were picked as alternates.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Dec 31, 2024Top Arizona Sports storylines of 2024: How can we not start with ASU’s CFP run?
ASU football making the College Football Playoff, the Arizona Coyotes moving to Utah and Al McCoy's death led the sports headlines of 2024.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Dec 30, 2024NFL announces kickoff time as Cardinals host 49ers in Week 18
The Arizona Cardinals will host the San Francisco 49ers at 2:25 p.m. MST Sunday at State Farm Stadium for each team's season finale.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Dec 25, 2024Christmas wishlist: Arizona sports teams should be asking for a lot
The ASU football team should get greedy. The Arizona Diamondbacks need a long-term home. And the Suns should ask for their health.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Dec 20, 2024Cardinals pass rusher Jesse Luketa lands on IR
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Jesse Luketa was placed on injured reserve and will miss the final three games of the regular season with an injury.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Dec 20, 2024Get ready to learn Texas, buddy: ASU fans should be rooting for Clemson again
ASU football would like chaos of Clemson being Texas to begin the first 12-team College Football Playoff journey.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Dec 19, 2024Suns list Bradley Beal as available Thursday as Pacers visit
Phoenix Suns coach Mike Budenholzer said guard Bradley Beal practiced in full and the team was hopeful he could return Thursday against the Pacers.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Dec 19, 2024ESPN’s Marks: Straight Jimmy Butler for Bradley Beal trade ‘just not happening’
A straight trade of Heat guard Jimmy Butler and an extra salary to the Suns for Bradley Beal doesn't look realistic to ESPN's Bobby Marks.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Dec 18, 2024Cardinals open practice window for K Matt Prater, sign P Michael Palardy to roster
Arizona Cardinals kicker Matt Prater was designated to return from the injured reserve. He was recovering from a knee injury.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Dec 18, 2024Which Suns are most likely to be traded? Let’s start with this trio
Grayson Allen, Jusuf Nurkic and Josh Okogie are three Phoenix Suns who could be moved ahead this 2024-25 NBA trade season.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Dec 17, 2024Cardinals-Rams gets flexed into Saturday for Week 17
The Arizona Cardinals will face the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, Dec. 28, after being flexed into an NFL Network broadcast night window.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Dec 16, 2024‘Original Sun’ Dick Van Arsdale dies at 81 years old
Dick Van Arsdale, "The Original Sun" who scored the franchise's first points, has died at the age of 81 years old.