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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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jan 24, 2023Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald talks pro pickleball investment in Arizona
Larry Fitzgerald spoke to Phoenix Business Journal about his decision to invest in a pro pickleball team in Arizona, the AZ Drive.
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THREADS BLOG | Jan 20, 2023
Devin Booker among top-selling NBA jerseys for 1st half of the season
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, who has been out since Christmas with a groin injury, has the eighth-best-selling jersey in the NBA.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jan 19, 2023Cardinals assistant Jefferson reportedly interviewing for Pats’ OC opening
Shawn Jefferson is reportedly interviewing for the Patriots' opening at offensive coordinator, according to CBS Sports' Josina Anderson.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 18, 2023
ESPN’s Windhorst: Mat Ishbia’s incoming takeover of Suns could calm waters
ESPN's Brian Windhorst said Wednesday that potential future Suns owner Mat Ishbia could take over perhaps as soon as late February.
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ARIZONA COYOTES | Jan 18, 2023Coyotes reveal Desert Night jersey designed by Rhuigi Villaseñor
The Arizona Coyotes on Wednesday dropped a new alternate jersey created by fashion designer Rhuigi Villaseñor.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jan 17, 2023
Bidwill: DeAndre Hopkins’ future with Cardinals will be evaluated
Among the biggest questions is receiver DeAndre Hopkins, whose status as a Cardinal could be in limbo.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jan 17, 2023
Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet reportedly interests Suns
Fred VanVleet would be a pricey addition for the Phoenix Suns, and that complicates how they could acquire him.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 13, 2023
Jae Crowder says Suns blindsided him, pushed him out
Jae Crowder said his teammates support him, but his Phoenix Suns coaches pushed him out and hurt him by not appreciating his value.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 12, 2023Pelton picks a Suns move to improve: Deandre Ayton plays better
The Phoenix Suns still remain among some of the betting favorites to reach an NBA championship this season.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jan 10, 2023
Georgia DT Jalen Carter, top-3 prospect, declares for draft
Jalen Carter of Georgia will enter the 2023 NFL Draft and could be of interest to the Arizona Cardinals, who are picking third.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jan 10, 2023
Hornets wing Jalen McDaniels has Suns showing interest, per report
The Charlotte Hornets are the third-worse team in the NBA. Among the valuable assets is 24-year-old wing Jalen McDaniels.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jan 6, 2023
Evan Longoria sees D-backs as fit for family at this stage of career
Infielder Evan Longoria spoke about the importance of his family leading him to join the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jan 6, 2023
Replacing a fired Kliff Kingsbury would be a tough sell for Cardinals
Kyler Murray's presence and the unclear status of the Cardinals' GM position will either help or hurt the team if it needs a new head coach.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jan 5, 2023
If there’s a time to tank: Week 18 to dictate if Cardinals can land franchise front-7 player
Will Anderson Jr. and Jalen Carter are the non-QB jewels of the 2023 NFL Draft. Week 18 will impact if the Arizona Cardinals can land them.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 5, 2023NBA All-Star voting: Suns’ Booker behind bevy of West guards
Devin Booker sits just ahead of Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves in the first returns of 2023 NBA All-Star fan voting.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jan 4, 2023
What to know about the Suns with the trade deadline in sight
As the Phoenix Suns eye improvements ahead of the NBA trade deadline, let's take a look at their roster situation.
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ASU BASKETBALL | Jan 3, 2023
Big men brought positives to Arizona State in loss to Arizona
Bobby Hurley may have discovered some big man depth that he hasn't ever had while coaching at Arizona State.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Dec 31, 2022
Arizona teams and their best performances of 2022
As 2022 closes, it's a good time to celebrate the accomplishments by some of our local sports teams and their athletes.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Dec 28, 2022
Devin Booker will be re-evaluated in 4 weeks due to groin strain, per Suns
Devin Booker will miss the next four weeks and then be re-evaluated due to a groin injury that he reaggravated on Sunday.
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ASU BASKETBALL | Dec 27, 2022ASU seeks patches before facing offensive juggernaut Arizona
Arizona State has one of the best interior defenses in the country, while Arizona is led by bruising bigs Oumar Ballo and Azuolas Tubelis.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Dec 25, 2022The Suns’ and Cardinals’ most notable Christmas games
The Arizona Cardinals and Phoenix Suns have played in their fair share of Christmas games. Many have been significant for varying reasons.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Dec 24, 2022Gifts ideas for the Valley’s sports teams this Christmas
What if Santa was a fan? He would get those elves to whip up something to help the Phoenix Suns, Arizona Cardinals and Arizona Diamondbacks.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Dec 22, 2022Cardinals exec Quentin Harris admits ‘unknown,’ focused on closing strong
Since Keim's health-related leave was announced publicly last Wednesday, it's been heads-down to work for Quentin Harris and Adrian Wilson.
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ASU BASKETBALL | Dec 20, 2022
ASU’s Grinch of a schedule: Hurley a fan of San Francisco trip before Christmas
Bobby Hurley is not here wanting to ruin anyone's Christmas break. But he's also built Arizona State basketball's schedule with intention.