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 | Jun 23, 2026Report: Suns like Arizona product Koa Peat if they trade into NBA Draft’s 1st round
Koa Peat's draft range is generally expected to be in the mid-20s, and the Phoenix Suns might have the ability to move into the first round.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | Jun 23, 2026Has the Giannis trade changed Brayden Burries’ or Koa Peat’s draft spots in NBA mocks?
A final look at 2026 NBA mock drafts as some of the biggest offseason moves on Monday clarified the paths for the Mavericks, Heat and Celtics.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jun 21, 2026Report: Suns re-sign Jordan Goodwin to 3-year deal
Jordan Goodwin proved to be one of the best possession-gainers in the NBA last year in terms of offensive rebounding and creating steals.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jun 20, 2026Report: Collin Gillespie re-signs with Suns on 4-year deal
Collin Gillespie earned his keep as an elite spot-up shooter and irritating point-of-attack defender as the Phoenix Suns' primary point guard.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jun 18, 2026Suns reportedly extend qualifying offers to Mark Williams, Koby Brea
Williams averaged 11.7 points and 8.0 assists in 23.6 minutes per game last season, setting career highs in minutes and games played.
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THREADS BLOG | Jun 17, 2026Devin Booker is changing his Suns jersey number from No. 1
One bit of clarity is yet to come with the move: Phoenix center Mark Williams, who is a restricted free agent this offseason, wore the No. 15 uniform this past season.
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ASU BASKETBALL | Jun 11, 2026Big 12 releases 2026-27 men’s basketball matchups for ASU, Arizona
The first year of the Randy Bennett era for the Sun Devils includes hosting of perennial powerhouses Houston, Iowa State and, of course, Arizona.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jun 4, 2026Cardinals add Valley native Isaiah Oliver at DB
Oliver brings experience in different defensive back roles after entering the NFL as a cornerback.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | May 29, 2026It’s been a wild swing in stocks for Arizona basketball’s 2026 draft prospects
Koa Peat's stock has fallen off, but Jaden Bradley and Tobe Awaka have seen big rises since November.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS FOOTBALL | May 27, 2026Arizona Wildcats’ early portion of the 2026 football schedule revealed
Among nationally televised games within the conference slate, the Arizona Wildcats visit BYU and host a Friday game against TCU.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 26, 2026Ketel Marte’s hot streak wins him NL Player of the Week
Ketel Marte's average jumped from .216 to .262 in the seven days his NL Player of the Week honor accounts for.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | May 26, 2026Report: Arizona pursuing transfer Milan Momcilovic with Koa Peat expected to depart
Replacing Koa Peat with Milan Momcilovic would give the Arizona Wildcats a completely different look on offense.
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ASU BASKETBALL | May 22, 2026ASU basketball lands Cal Baptist transfer Jonathan Griman
The 6-foot-11, 215-pound forward joined a transfer class that is now eight deep and before his addition was ranked 11th nationally under first-year head coach Randy Bennett.
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PHOENIX SUNS | May 22, 2026What could Suns C Mark Williams make in free agency? ESPN’s Bobby Marks projects an offer
Mark Williams' rebounding played a huge role in one of Jordan Ott's successes: improving the Suns' possession differential.
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PHOENIX SUNS | May 21, 2026Numbers suggest the Suns hit on Khaman Maluach’s elite skill
Khaman Maluach's rim-protection metrics progressed during his rookie season. There's enough to suggest he could make a leap in 2026-27.
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THREADS BLOG | May 19, 2026McDonald’s brings Ronald to Sedona wearing Devin Booker’s Book 2 shoes
Ronald McDonald sporting Devin Booker's sneakers? The McDonald's marketing machine is getting weird around the Sedona-inspired shoes.
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NEWSLETTERS FOR RSS | May 18, 2026Report: Suns will explore trading for 1st-round pick in draft
The Phoenix Suns enter the 2026 NBA Draft with the 47th pick. A path to moving into the first round remains hard to see.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | May 13, 2026Koa Peat’s shooting at the NBA Draft Combine confirms his flaws. What can he be?
Four Arizona Wildcats went through shooting drills at the NBA Draft Combine, and Koa Peat's struggles stood out among the results.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | May 12, 2026Arizona products Brayden Burries, Koa Peat measure in at the NBA Draft Combine
Arizona products Brayden Burries and Koa Peat are likely first-round projections, but each has nuance to how they maintain draft position or improve it.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 1, 2026Diamondbacks reinstate C Gabriel Moreno, call up LHP Brandyn Garcia
The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled lefty reliever Brandyn Garcia and reinstated catcher Gabriel Moreno on Friday morning ahead of an early matchup against the Chicago Cubs.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Apr 28, 2026Phoenix Suns GM Brian Gregory earns pair of NBA Executive of the Year votes
First-year Phoenix Suns general manager Brian Gregory earned two second-place votes in the NBA Executive of the Year voting for 2025-26.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Apr 27, 2026Which Suns players exit 2025-26 as sure things?
Dillon Brooks, Collin Gillespie and Oso Ighodaro took steps forward for the Phoenix Suns in 2025-26.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Apr 25, 2026Thunder series has highlighted the season’s wear-down of Suns
Health issues have trended in a bad way for the Phoenix Suns this season. But it's not just a rash of freak injuries.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Apr 24, 2026Former employee’s discrimination lawsuit against Suns dismissed
A discrimination lawsuit filed by a former Phoenix Suns security employee against the team was dismissed with prejudice Thursday.