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 | Aug 4, 2022Cardinals opened $6.7 million in cap space with D.J. Humphries extension
D.J. Humphries' contract extension agreed to on Tuesday will net the Arizona Cardinals $6.7 million in extra cap space for the 2022 season.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Aug 1, 2022ESPN says this Cardinals D-lineman is among top NFL breakout prospects
Rashard Lawrence and Leki Fotu have an opportunity to play significant roles for the Arizona Cardinals in 2022.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jul 29, 2022
No more homework (clause): Kyler Murray’s role ‘defined,’ Kingsbury says
Kliff Kingsbury spoke on how Kyler Murray has matured since his arrival to his big contract signing this offseason.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jul 29, 2022Cardinals C Rodney Hudson focused on family, body during absence
Ultimately, to the relief of his head coach, Rodney Hudson opted against retirement and to return for his second season with Arizona.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jul 29, 2022Arizona Cardinals still eyeing the cornerback market
At present, Josh Jackson and Antonio Hamilton are the backup options at cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jul 28, 2022
Notebook: Kingsbury OK not hiring friends, Cardinals are making friends
Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury does not like the part of being a head coach where you fire a friend you hired.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jul 28, 2022
Cardinals QB Kyler Murray steps out of comfort zone in his own defense
Kyler Murray has not voluntarily put himself in front of the microphone. There he was, doing a lot of things he normally does not.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jul 26, 2022Assistant GM Morgan Cato: GM Jones, coach Williams drew her to Suns
The Suns front office has moved with a unique beat since general manager James Jones took charge and that's where Morgan Cato will fit in.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jul 25, 2022
Celtics reportedly in Kevin Durant trade mix dangling Jaylen Brown
From the Nets' perspective, the Celtics might lead the handful of teams in the conversation for acquiring Kevin Durant.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jul 20, 2022PFF projects Kyler Murray’s contract extension will make him a top-paid QB
The reality is that Kyler Murray, before a tumble at the end of last year and in the playoff game, is among one of the better QBs in the NFL.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jul 8, 2022
ESPN’s Pelton names a Suns player to watch in NBA Summer League
Ish Wainright is the most likely Summer League player to make the Phoenix Suns roster, but McKinley Wright IV is another player to watch.
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THREADS BLOG | Jul 8, 2022Arizona Coyotes’ matching suits were talk of NHL Draft
If the Arizona Coyotes were sweating through the draft, they at least looked good under the pressure thanks to their matching suits.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jul 6, 2022
Kevin Durant trade offers from Suns, others reportedly not enticing Nets
Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Deandre Ayton remain in wait as a trade request from Durant holds up several events of expected shuffling.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jul 1, 2022
Atop Kevin Durant wish list, it’s complicated for the Suns and Heat
No matter what the Phoenix Suns can offer for Kevin Durant, it'll be a complex trade to actually pull off a trade with the Brooklyn Nets.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jun 30, 2022
How the Suns will have the Kevin Durant trade discussion
The Phoenix Suns have shifted into discussing a Durant acquisition at least internally just after noon in Arizona.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jun 29, 2022
Report: Suns opt against making Aaron Holiday restricted free agent
The Phoenix Suns will not extend a qualifying offer to backup guard Aaron Holiday, giving the team financial relief.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jun 29, 2022Suns free-agency focus: Will there be a significant upgrade at guard?
The Phoenix Suns could shake up the backcourt to help Chris Paul and Devin Booker manage the load, but how likely is it via free agency?
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jun 29, 2022
Deandre Ayton free agency market could be cooling with reported Pistons trade
The Detroit Pistons appear to have removed themselves from the Deandre Ayton chase days before free agency officially begins in the NBA.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jun 28, 2022
Suns free-agency focus: Wings, modern power forwards of note
The Phoenix Suns have been linked to Nicolas Batum before free agency and Thaddeus Young at past trade deadlines.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jun 27, 2022
Suns free-agency focus: The center market after Deandre Ayton
The Suns will be hampered by the financial situation depending on if Deandre Ayton returns to Phoenix or not.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jun 23, 2022
Deandre Ayton still Suns’ priority, says GM: ‘We want to keep it together’
Suns general manager James Jones said nothing has changed on the Deandre Ayton front over the past several weeks, from his seat at least.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jun 23, 2022
NBA Draft live blog: Pistons deal for C Jalen Duren in trade-heavy night
Visit arizonasports.com for Phoenix Suns coverage as they stand pat without a draft pick or move into the Thursday action.
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THREADS BLOG | Jun 23, 2022Paolo Banchero steals the show on 2022 NBA Draft red carpet
May all the green room invitees at the 2022 NBA Draft have as colorful of careers as they do draft-day getups.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jun 21, 2022
Report: Rockets SG Eric Gordon drawing trade interest from Suns, 76ers
ESPN's Brian Windhorst said he's heard whispers about the Phoenix Suns being interested in Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon.