Empire of the Suns
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
ArizonaSports.com's Kevin Zimmerman and Kellan Olson break down the storylines surrounding the Phoenix Suns every week. From in-depth analysis to breaking news reactions, the Empire of the Suns podcast has you covered for everything Suns.
Location:
United States
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Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Description:
ArizonaSports.com's Kevin Zimmerman and Kellan Olson break down the storylines surrounding the Phoenix Suns every week. From in-depth analysis to breaking news reactions, the Empire of the Suns podcast has you covered for everything Suns.
Twitter:
@azsports
Language:
English
Website:
http://arizonasports.com/
Email:
webmaster@ktar.com
Episodes
Bradley Beal is benched and the smoke around Suns' Jimmy Butler trade interest is suffocating
1/7/2025
Jimmy Butler apparently wants the Suns. Phoenix apparently is interested in Jimmy Butler. Meanwhile, Bradley Beal doesn't appear entirely pleased after being benched. Buckle up, because it's conspiracy theory time!
Duration:00:32:30
The sample size is too large to ignore: The Suns are one of the worst teams in the NBA lately
1/2/2025
The Phoenix Suns have failed to defend due to a handful of reasons of late. We run through the numbers of what's made them one of the worst teams in the league over the last several weeks.
Duration:00:27:35
Devin Booker gets hurt, and a loss to the Pacers is a microcosm of the Suns
12/20/2024
Devin Booker is hurt just as Bradley Beal returned. Defensive lapses against the Pacers showed the Phoenix Suns are who they thought they are, regardless of who's healthy or who's head coach.
Duration:00:24:57
Jimmy Butler is apparently interested in the Suns, just like this podcast
12/12/2024
Jimmy Butler trade rumors are live thanks to reporting from Shams Charania and our John Gambadoro. What do we make of a potential Heat and Suns trade? We know Butler likes to make a scene on his way out of his past stops.
Duration:00:40:27
The Suns need a break in the worst way
11/21/2024
We aren't making grand proclamations about the Phoenix Suns' losing streak! Or is this a shocker? They need to avoid losing stars Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal as much as possible the rest of the way.
Duration:00:27:02
We're learning about the Suns' weaknesses with Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal out
11/14/2024
Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal have gotten dinged up, and the Phoenix Suns have come down to earth after a red-hot start. How worried are we?
Duration:00:30:54
Kevin Durant and the Suns' defense has them at 7-1 to start 2024-25
11/7/2024
Kevin Durant has been clutch. The Phoenix Suns' defense has been top-10 good. And that combination has Phoenix eeking out games despite some inconsistencies.
Duration:00:44:07
Suns' vibes are mostly good through 4 games
10/29/2024
Mike Budenholzer's Phoenix Suns have shown their depth and promising efforts even through rough patches over their first four games. Ryan Dunn's stock is up, while Jusuf Nurkic's is down.
Duration:00:32:22
Are the Suns 2024-25 title contenders? Plus, preseason takeaways and more
10/19/2024
With the Empire of the Suns duo hosting Arizona Sports at Night, Kellan and Kevin take advantage to touch on the Phoenix Suns' preseason and their title chances with a look at the NBA as a whole. Finally, we make our 2024-25 season predictions for MVP, title winner and more.
Duration:00:46:34
Promising Suns preseason so far: Rookies Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro, 3-point volume stand out
10/9/2024
We know it's the preseason, but the Phoenix Suns' spacing on offense and contributions from its two draft picks Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro are hard not to notice.
Duration:00:24:31
Suns media day reaction: Everyone is vibing, especially Bradley Beal
10/1/2024
Bradley Beal admitted he struggled last year. He's just trying to have fun. We give our Phoenix Suns media day reactions and touch on the change in the Western Conference contenders stemming from the Karl-Anthony Towns trade.
Duration:00:38:25
Al McCoy was more than a legend. Plus a look ahead to Suns media day
9/27/2024
We're back after an offseason hiatus. Kellan and Kevin remember Al McCoy being larger than life before looking ahead to Phoenix Suns media day.
Duration:00:29:08
Suns waive Nassir Little, and can Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro find rotation time?
8/23/2024
The Phoenix Suns waived Nassir Little and E.J. Liddell in a move that saves $10s of millions in taxes. Was it related to the Suns' confidence in their two quite unique rookies?
Duration:00:19:11
The Tyus Jones signs with the Suns episode
7/31/2024
Why does the Tyus Jones signing only bring more questions for the Phoenix Suns? Plus, we take in what Devin Booker and Kevin Durant have done for USA Basketball in wins over Serbia and South Sudan.
Duration:00:37:06
Suns land Monte Morris, Mason Plumlee in free agency
7/3/2024
The Phoenix Suns didn't do anything groundbreaking but added two reliable veterans at point guard and center: Monte Morris and Mason Plumlee.
Duration:00:25:37
Oso Ighodaro is the Suns' 2nd-round pick, Jalen Bridges signs a 2-way
6/27/2024
The Phoenix Suns' 2024 NBA Draft is complete with a couple of trades to add Oso Ighodaro out of Marquette, and the team even followed by signing Jalen Bridges on a two-way deal. Plus, an NBA free-agency preview.
Duration:00:51:29
Suns pick Virginia's Ryan Dunn after an NBA Draft-day trade with Nuggets
6/27/2024
Ryan Dunn went 58th overall to the Phoenix Suns, who piled up picks from the Denver Nuggets in the process. While the Virginia wing is perhaps one of the best defenders in the 2024 NBA Draft class, his offensive holes leave concerns about his upside.
Duration:00:34:39
Our Phoenix Suns NBA Draft big board for the 22nd pick
6/20/2024
We run down each of our top players in the 2024 NBA Draft who should be in range of options for the Phoenix Suns with their No. 22 overall selection.
Duration:01:14:11
The big 2024 NBA Draft preview: Do Suns swing big or play it safe?
6/11/2024
The Phoenix Suns will have plenty of experienced, ready-to-go prospects available to them in the 2024 NBA Draft. But if they stay at No. 22, high-ceiling prospects could also be there. Kellan Olson and Kevin Zimmerman are joined by draft guru Damon Allred to cover a laundry list of prospects and how they might fit in Phoenix.
Duration:00:56:24
Why the Suns will work out Bronny James before the draft + an NBA Finals preview
6/4/2024
The Phoenix Suns working out Bronny James before the NBA Draft doesn't have much to do with that LeBron fella. Plus, a look at the new G League team's situation and an NBA Finals preview.
Duration:00:35:37