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 | Jul 2, 2021COVID-19, hand, shoulder: Suns’ Chris Paul endured to reach NBA Finals
Chris Paul one-armed his way against the Lakers, sat out two games against the Clippers due to COVID-19, only to return and injure ligaments in his hand.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jun 30, 2021Pelton: Suns’ Devin Booker could have top-10 playoff debut by WARP
In historical terms, not many players have put together their very first playoff run as well as Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jun 29, 2021Clippers’ zone defense vs. Suns speaks to what’s kept their fight alive
For the first time this playoff run, an opponent has gotten the Suns to play unlike themselves. The Clippers' zone defense got to the Suns in Game 5.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jun 28, 2021Flat-footed Suns defense gets diced up by Clippers in Game 5
The Phoenix Suns fell part on defense and didn't have the legs to play catchup in Game 5 against the Los Angeles Clippers.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jun 28, 2021Clippers punch early, stave off Suns runs in Game 5 win
The story of Game 5 was the Clippers' ability to respond to any Suns threat. Los Angeles won to pull within 3-2 in the Western Conference Finals.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jun 28, 2021At half, Suns recover from sluggish start vs. Clippers in Game 5
The Phoenix Suns recovered from a poor start on both ends to trail 59-52 at halftime in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals against the Los Angeles Clippers.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jun 25, 2021Report: Suns wing Abdel Nader cleared from knee rehab
Where Suns wing Abdel Nader could find playing time in Game 4 against the Clipper remains to be seen considering he is not in game shape.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jun 24, 2021Valley-Oop pass: Suns inbounder Jae Crowder ‘just reacted’
Who gets the most credit for the Phoenix Suns Game 2 game-winner against the Los Angeles Clippers? For what it's worth, Jae Crowder's pass was tough.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jun 24, 2021Chris Paul available for Game 3 vs. Clippers: ‘Ready to go,’ says Crowder
Suns point guard Chris Paul was with the team at shootaround prior to his team's Game 3 matchup with the Clippers, forward Jae Crowder said.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jun 23, 2021Triano on Valley-Oop: Credit Williams’ wrinkles to 2017 Tyson Chandler lob
Former Suns interim head coach Jay Triano compared the Valley-Oop to his out-of-bounds alley-oop play for Tyson Chandler back in 2017.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jun 23, 2021In their words: Deandre Ayton Valley-Oop gives Suns Game 2 vs. Clippers
Here's what the Suns and Clippers said about the final seconds of Phoenix's Game 2 win that came by way of a last-second alley-oop to Deandre Ayton.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jun 22, 2021Suns can expect Clippers to change pickup point vs. Devin Booker
When it comes to stopping Devin Booker, the Clippers have one easy fix for Game 2 against the Suns on Tuesday. Executing out of that is the challenge.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jun 21, 2021Clippers proved capable of adjusting on the fly in Game 1 vs. Suns
It took a half for Clippers coach Ty Lue to adjust. While Los Angeles might not be the favorite, it will provide the Suns a formidable chess match.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jun 20, 2021The Suns felt Chris Paul’s presence from afar in Game 1 against Clippers
Chris Paul's presence was felt by Suns like Cameron Payne and Devin Booker as their sound decision-making pushed them to a Game 1 win against the Clippers.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jun 20, 2021Devin Booker drops 40 points, 1st triple-double as Suns beat Clippers
Devin Booker scored 16 straight at one point for the Suns and finished with his first career triple-double in a Game 1 win over the Clippers.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jun 20, 2021Clippers-Suns Game 1 starting lineups: Cam Payne in for Chris Paul
Cameron Payne on Sunday will start at point guard for the Suns, who in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals will play th Clippers without Chris Paul.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jun 17, 2021MVP Jokic gives Suns C Ayton uplifting message on signed jersey
Deandre Ayton got an uplifting message from Nikola Jokic written on the Denver center's jersey. He has earned the league MVP's respect.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jun 17, 2021UA doctor and Suns fan optimistic despite Chris Paul’s COVID-19
"My first reaction was I hope he's fully vaccinated, because if he's fully vaccinated, it's likely not to be a big deal," Dr. Shad Marvasti said.
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ASU BASKETBALL | Jun 15, 2021ASU’s Josh Christopher, Marcus Bagley earn NBA Draft Combine invites
Arizona State Sun Devils Josh Christopher and Marcus Bagley are among 69 players who secured invitations to the 2021 NBA Draft Combine.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jun 15, 2021Elbow grease: Chris Paul and the Suns have taken what’s given
Deandre Ayton got to the rim in the first round. Chris Paul piled up points in the mid-range in the conference semifinals against the Nuggets.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jun 10, 2021Jae Crowder hopes to salsa with Suns fans after title win: ‘That’s the goal’
Let's talk about goals. Forward Jae Crowder has a big one: winning an NBA championship. And to salsa dance in celebration.
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EMPIRE OF THE SUNS | Jun 9, 2021From Deandre Ayton to Torrey Craig, Suns defense flexes to beat Nuggets
Suns head coach Monty Williams wondered after Phoenix's Game 2 conference semifinals win if he'd just seen his team's best defensive half of the season.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jun 9, 2021Suns again break game open on Nuggets to go ahead 2-0
It was not pretty for either offense in the first half, but the Suns then followed the script for Game 1 of the series to take a 2-0 lead on the Nuggets.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jun 9, 2021Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr., Will Barton active for Game 2 vs. Suns
Nuggets wings Michael Porter Jr. and Will Barton are available against the Phoenix Suns for Denver's Game 2 of the second-round series.