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 | Mar 12, 2026Cardinals announce re-signing of CB Starling Thomas V
Free agent cornerback Starling Thomas V has re-signed with the Arizona Cardinals on a one-year deal, the team announced Thursday.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Mar 11, 2026Bam Knight re-signs with Cardinals as RB depth appears set
Bam Knight, who was the Arizona Cardinals' biggest surprise to make the initial 53-man roster on last year's team, has agreed to return for 2026.
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GENERAL NEWS | Mar 9, 2026Soccer stadium construction at Mesa’s old Fiesta Mall site expected to begin in summer, group says
The ownership group seeking to bring professional women's soccer to Mesa's former Fiesta Mall location said that it expects to begin construction on a 25,000-seat stadium this summer.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Mar 6, 2026Dillon Brooks arrested for suspicion of marijuana-related DUI in Scottsdale
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks was arrested for suspicion of DUI in Scottsdale early Friday morning.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Mar 5, 2026Cardinals release LB Akeem Davis-Gaither, DL Bilal Nichols
The Arizona Cardinals released linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither and defensive lineman Bilal Nichols on Thursday, saving $11 million in cap space.
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HABOOB | Mar 3, 2026Terry Francona was ready to get ejected from Reds’ spring game to watch his Wildcats
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona joked he was prepared to get ejected from a spring game so he could watch the Arizona Wildcats.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Feb 26, 2026Mat Ishbia floats $1M prizes when Phoenix hosts NBA All-Star Game’s dunk, 3-point contests
Suns owner Mat Ishbia floated $1 million prizes for the winners of the dunk and 3-point contests when Phoenix hosts the 2027 NBA All-Star Game.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS FOOTBALL | Feb 18, 2026Brent Brennan: ‘Great choices’ helped Arizona rebound from terrible 2024 foundation
Brent Brennan lost the optics war his first year in Tucson. But his big decisions heading into 2025 have turned out quite well so far.
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ASU BASKETBALL | Feb 17, 2026ASU center Massamba Diop an offseason away from getting lottery pick buzz, Hurley says
Massamba Diop has a unique skills package he could bring to the NBA Draft at some point. ASU coach Bobby Hurley believes he's a year away.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Feb 13, 2026Chris Paul announces retirement after Raptors waive him
Chris Paul, who played for the Phoenix Suns from 2020-23, announced his retirement Friday after he was waived by the Raptors.
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GCU | Feb 12, 2026GCU hosts Amari Bailey, a former NBA player eyeing unprecedented return to college
Former UCLA Bruins guard Amari Bailey, who played for the NBA's Charlotte Hornets, was hosted for a recruiting visit at Grand Canyon.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | Feb 10, 2026Kansas poked holes in No. 1 Arizona. Now the Wildcats begin a run in reality
The No. 1 Arizona Wildcats' loss to Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse felt unsurprising, and it began a killer back section of the Big 12 schedule.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Feb 5, 2026Suns acquire Cole Anthony from Bucks, trade Nick Richards to Bulls
The Suns acquired Cole Anthony and Amir Coffey from the Bucks in exchange for Nick Richards, who goes to Chicago, and Nigel Hayes-Davis.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Feb 5, 2026NBA trade deadline news: Clippers flip Zubac for Mathurin
It is the day of the 2026 NBA trade deadline, and some of the deals we projected have already happened, save for a Giannis Antetokounmpo move.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Feb 4, 2026Kenny Dillingham’s contract extension bumps ASU staff pool, increases buyout
Kenny Dillingham's contract extension agreed upon with Arizona State in December includes a larger staff pool and bigger buyout.
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GOLF | Feb 4, 20262026 WM Phoenix Open tee times for the 1st round
World No. 1-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler will be grouped with Jordan Spieth and FedExCup No. 1-ranked golfer Chris Gotterup.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Feb 3, 2026Jordan Ott wins Western Conference Coach of the Month for Suns’ plucky January
Jordan Ott was named the Western Conference Coach of the Month on Tuesday after his Phoenix Suns went 11-5 during January.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Feb 3, 2026Suns owner Mat Ishbia will suit up in NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia, a former Michigan State walk-on, will play in the 2026 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 29, 2026Devin Booker gets involved in the Kendall Jenner-Fanatics Super Bowl commercial
Kendall Jenner and Devin Booker sparred in the Instagram comment section as part of her Fanatics Sportsbook Super Bowl ad.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jan 23, 2026Fernando Mendoza enters 2026 NFL Draft as likely top pick
Indiana quarterback and likely No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza announced on Friday that he is entering the 2026 NFL Draft.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 15, 2026Devin Booker ruled out for Suns at Pistons
The Phoenix Suns will be without Devin Booker for a showdown Thursday against the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jan 13, 2026Re-ranking the Cardinals’ job desirability with the other NFL head coaching openings
The Arizona Cardinals are presently looking for a new head coach. How desirable is the job opening considering quarterback, roster and more?
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ASU FOOTBALL | Jan 8, 2026ASU running back Raleek Brown reportedly commits to Texas as transfer
Former Arizona State running back Raleek Brown has committed to join the Texas Longhorns after pivoting from departing for the NFL Draft.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jan 7, 2026Suns expected to guarantee G Jordan Goodwin’s contract
The Phoenix Suns are expected to fully guarantee guard Jordan Goodwin's contract on Wednesday, reports Arizona Sports' John Gambadoro.