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 | Aug 3, 2021Abdel Nader to re-sign with Suns on 2-year deal, per report
Abdel Nader re-joins a Phoenix Suns wing group that includes Mikal Bridges, Jae Crowder and Cam Johnson. He reportedly agreed upon a two-year deal.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Aug 3, 2021Kevin Durant praises Devin Booker’s ‘all-around’ play in USA win vs. Spain
Four games in to the Tokyo Olympics, Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker might have solidified himself as a guy the Americans can lean on.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Aug 2, 2021ESPN’s Marks: Paying Chris Paul big money should not concern Suns
When running it back is on the table, decisions become easier for a team coming off an NBA Finals appearance. Even if it requires big spending.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jul 31, 2021Cam Payne returning to Suns would be continuity, but also near necessity
Cam Payne proved multiple times in the playoffs that the Phoenix Suns need his unique skillset. Where else would they find it in free agency?
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jul 29, 2021NBA Draft day diary: Cunningham goes 1st, Lakers trade for Russell Westbrook
The Pistons selected Oklahoma State do-it-all guard Cade Cunningham with the top pick, and the next few picks went chalk before it got a little wild.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jul 28, 2021CB Patrick Peterson rips Cardinals GM Steve Keim: ‘Lost all respect’
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson ripped Cardinals general manager Steve Keim for how Keim handled Peterson's free agency this past offseason.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jul 28, 2021Devin Booker flips emotionally from Finals loss to Team USA starting role
Devin Booker isn't ducking the reality of a missed NBA Finals opportunity, but he's quickly turned the page to make an impact for Team USA in the Olympics.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jul 21, 2021Chris Paul still Suns’ top offseason priority despite disappointing close
There's no way in hell the Suns should consider not finding a way to keep point guard Chris Paul in Phoenix, regardless of the cost.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jul 21, 2021Arizona Cardinals release backup center Lamont Gaillard
The Arizona Cardinals on Wednesday announced they released third-year pro Lamont Gaillard, a 2019 sixth-round choice who made two starts in 2020.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jul 19, 2021Phoenix Suns confident, embracing NBA Finals elimination game
The Suns are embracing their backs being against the wall. Unlike their bubble season that ended a year ago, their NBA Finals fate ends on their own terms.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jul 19, 2021Cardinals’ win-now mode dings them in ESPN’s Future Power Rankings
Collecting all of the best 2011 NFL Draft prospects still in the league isn't going to win the Arizona Cardinals awards for building sustainability.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jul 16, 2021Chris Paul health update: ‘I’m good’; Williams says Finals Game 4 was ‘blip’
Chris Paul said injury wasn't an issue during his Game 4 performance and called it an anomaly. Suns head coach Monty Williams added it was a "blip."
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 16, 2021Madison Bumgarner to return for D-backs Friday, admits to ‘overdoing it’
Arizona Diamondbacks lefty Madison Bumgarner admitted his desire to tinker may have initially put him on the injured list.
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ASU BASKETBALL | Jul 14, 2021Hollinger: ASU G Josh Christopher a ‘dart throw’ as 1st-round talent
The Athletic’s John Hollinger believes there are about 20 to 23 players who can stick on NBA rosters for the long haul in the 2021 NBA Draft . Tops among them, is ASU product Josh Christopher.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jul 13, 2021Suns’ Williams: Free-throw disparity talk after Bucks win had no intent
Suns coach Monty Williams mentioned the double-digit free-throw disparity in advantage of the winning Milwaukee Bucks after his team's Game 3 loss.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jul 10, 2021Let’s give a nod to Devin Booker’s defense during Suns’ playoff run
While carrying much of the offensive load, Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker has quietly had a stellar defensive playoff run.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jul 9, 2021Suns cite process after starting lineup held worst plus/minus
The Suns' current starting lineup that's played more than a third of the postseason together didn't have the best start to the year.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jul 8, 2021Passing display: Suns fire 10 passes before Deandre Ayton and-1
The Suns have built a foundation on sharing the ball, even as their backcourt tandem put together yet another historically strong game.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jul 8, 2021Devin Booker tries to cancel Giannis’ monster game as Suns beat Bucks
Devin Booker scored nine of his 31 points in the fourth quarter, and his Suns withstood a monster performance from Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jul 8, 2021Suns let it fly from deep to start Finals Game 2 vs. Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks packed the paint and the Phoenix Suns took advantage from three-point range to begin Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jul 7, 2021Phoenix Suns have options to replace backup C Dario Saric
Would you have guessed Saric had the best net rating (12.1) of any Suns players during these playoffs? Probably not.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jul 7, 2021Suns’ Dario Saric suffered torn ACL in Game 1 of NBA Finals
The Phoenix Suns on Wednesday announced that center Dario Saric suffered a torn ACL in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, a win against the Milwaukee Bucks.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jul 6, 2021Suns F Torrey Craig hopes he isn’t in awkward NBA Finals ring territory
The Suns could win the NBA Finals, and Torrey Craig could feel grateful that, in a midseason trade, the Bucks shipped him to the desert for cash.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jul 5, 2021Put injuries aside: Celebrate the Suns and Bucks for reaching NBA Finals
Talk shows have baited the conversation about what teams' stars missing time means for the reality of this NBA Finals matchup between the Suns and Bucks.