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 | Sep 22, 2022Who could buy the Suns from Robert Sarver? Expect a bidding war
ESPN's Ramona Shelburne and Brian Windhorst expect high bids for the rights to buy the Phoenix Suns from Robert Sarver.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Sep 21, 2022It would appear Devin Booker is a top-10 player in ESPN’s NBArank
Mikal Bridges moved up, Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton fell and Devin Booker appears to be in the top-10 of ESPN's annual NBArank.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 19, 2022Candidates to replace Herm Edwards as ASU football’s head coach
Let's walk through a few key names who could be targets as ASU football attempts to replace head coach Herm Edwards.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Sep 19, 2022Cardinals LB Isaiah Simmons demoted vs. Raiders, must earn role back
It took more than two years in the NFL for Isaiah Simmons to take a starring role. It only took 60 minutes of game action to lose it.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Sep 16, 2022
GM Keim hints Arizona Cardinals may get creative with WR injury woes
If the Arizona Cardinals could survive an injury spree at any one position, it'd probably be at wide receiver.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 16, 2022ASU’s uniforms vs. Eastern Michigan feature iridescent maroon helmets
Gold pants and maroon tops will be capped by iridescent maroon helmets. Hit by light, they shine with a gold tint.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Sep 14, 2022
What NBA’s Adam Silver answered about investigation of Suns owner Robert Sarver
NBA commissioner Adam Silver on Wednesday met with team owners and then took questions from reporters about the Robert Sarver investigation.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Sep 13, 2022Key points from the full Robert Sarver investigation report
Distilling the full Robert Sarver investigation release after the NBA investigation ended with the Suns owner being suspended and fined.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Sep 9, 2022Cardinals GM Steve Keim finds comfort in defensive core despite holes
Fans might point at the glaring issues, like at cornerback where the Cardinals enter Week 1 with perhaps their top two options sidelined.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 9, 2022
ASU wants Emory Jones to avoid QB duel with Oklahoma State’s Spencer Sanders
Oklahoma State QB Spencer Sanders has been wildly productive in his past two games. ASU doesn't want Emory Jones trying to match his pace.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Sep 8, 2022ASU football packs classic Sparky helmet-jersey combo to Oklahoma State
ASU football will pack a new Sparky-centric uniform combination for Stillwater, Okla. to face the Oklahoma State Cowboys.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Sep 3, 2022The Texans have tried to salvage the DeAndre Hopkins trade
Rehashing the DeAndre Hopkins trade between the Cardinals and Texans from two-and-a-half years ago still looks gloomy for Houston.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Sep 2, 2022Dario Saric, Croatia fall at hands of Greece’s Giannis Antetokounmpo
Phoenix Suns big man Dario Saric had a rough go Friday in his opening FIBA EuroBasket game with the Croatian national team.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS FOOTBALL | Aug 29, 2022The Athletic’s transfer rankings lend Arizona hope, ASU worry
This offseason's transfer portal gives the Arizona Wildcats reason for hope, representing an injection of talent to a one-win team from 2021.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Aug 26, 2022Monty Williams unworried about Kevin Durant trade rumors impacting Suns
Suns head coach Monty Williams does not sound like a leader in damage-control mode after nearly two months of Kevin Durant trade rumors.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Aug 25, 2022
Cardinals could play Zaven Collins and Marco Wilson in preseason finale
For second-year Arizona Cardinals Zaven Collins and Marco Wilson, it says something that the team might use the preseason finale to see more.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Aug 23, 2022Kevin Durant and Nets get past trade request, to move on as partners
The Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday released a statement that team leaders met and settled things with star Kevin Durant.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Aug 22, 2022Report: Suns’ Kevin Durant trade lure includes Mikal Bridges, picks and maybe other teams
The Suns have reportedly remained active in trying to find creative ways to land Kevin Durant. That involves adding other teams.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Aug 16, 2022Michael Bidwill looks forward to season, Cardinals’ helmets, Super Bowl LVII
Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill has a bit to look forward to in the coming season.
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THREADS BLOG | Aug 11, 2022
NBA retires No. 6 jerseys, to add jersey patch honoring late Bill Russell
Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey is the first to be retired across the NBA. Players will wear the patch on the shoulders this year.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Aug 11, 2022
Chip on shoulder, Cardinals QB Trace McSorley can use Friday to impress
Trace McSorley will start with both Kyler Murray and Colt McCoy sidelined on Friday against the Cincinnati Bengals.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Aug 10, 2022ESPN’s NBA staff still mighty high on 2022-23 Phoenix Suns
If you were wondering why the Suns have attacked the offseason with tinkering, it might be time to remember the past two full seasons.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Aug 7, 2022
Arizona State’s Herm Edwards makes SI’s most intriguing head coach list
It's not for the best of reasons, but a bit of national attention will be on Arizona State head coach Herm Edwards this upcoming season.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Aug 5, 2022Ish Wainright on Suns return, when NFL career was toast and Game 7
Ish Wainright hit on a few topics on Bickley & Marotta, including how he feels the Suns have responded to their Game 7 loss.