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
Genres:
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
2025 NBA Draft review: The Suns have a crop with Maluach, Fleming and Brea
6/27/2025
The Phoenix Suns have more moves to make, but their 2025 NBA Draft haul of Khaman Maluach, Rasheer Fleming and Koby Brea is a promising crop, especially considering the moves made to get those players.
Duration:00:35:50
Suns draft Khaman Maluach and trade for Mark Williams
6/26/2025
The Phoenix Suns double-dipped at center by picking Khaman Maluach 10th and trading for Mark Williams. Kellan Olson and Kevin Zimmerman are joined by Luke Lapinski and Mitch Vareldzis as part of Arizona Sports' live draft special.
Duration:00:24:56
Who could the Phoenix Suns pick at No. 10 in the 2025 NBA Draft?
6/24/2025
Collin Murray-Boyles, Thomas Sorber and more are potential options for the Phoenix Suns in the 2025 NBA Draft. It's tomorrow. So let's cram!
Duration:00:57:01
Kevin Durant is a Rocket, and the Suns' return in the trade is confounding
6/22/2025
The Suns traded Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets, whose package in exchange included Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and picks, leaving the Suns with an out-of-balance roster.
Duration:00:35:04
2025 NBA Draft preview as a Kevin Durant trade lingers
6/16/2025
Who could fit the Phoenix Suns in the 2025 NBA Draft if they stick at No. 29? What if they move into the top 10 with a Kevin Durant trade?
Duration:00:46:57
Kevin Durant trade season has begun for the Suns
6/11/2025
We go over what teams like the Spurs, Rockets, Timberwolves, Clippers, Raptors and more that might be willing to offer the Phoenix Suns for Kevin Durant.
Duration:00:51:30
Suns hire Jordan Ott as head coach, and Mat Ishbia sends a letter
6/4/2025
Mat Ishbia's internal memo that followed the Jordan Ott hire as head coach might be the bigger news for Phoenix Suns observers.
Duration:00:38:02
The Suns' head-coaching search is down to a few guys
5/21/2025
The Phoenix Suns are eyeing Micah Nori, Sean Sweeney, Chris Quinn and a handful of other head-coaching candidates. That and NBA Playoffs talk.
Duration:00:28:02
The optics don't look great around the Suns' promotion of GM Brian Gregory
5/1/2025
Brian Gregory is now in charge of the Phoenix Suns' front office, a move that leaves a lot more questions than answers for Mat Ishbia as CEO Josh Bartelstein and now-senior advisor James Jones appear to be taking on lesser roles.
Duration:00:21:13
Mat Ishbia's accountability about Suns is self-aware but still leaves questions
4/18/2025
Mat Ishbia, James Jones and Josh Bartelstein held a press conference to discuss Mike Budenholzer's firing and the Phoenix Suns' direction moving into a crucial offseason.
Duration:00:47:37
Reaction to the Phoenix Suns firing Mike Budenholzer with Sam Cooper from The Timeline
4/14/2025
Sam Cooper from The Timeline joins Kellan Olson to discuss the firing of Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer on Empire of the Suns.
Duration:00:34:07
Kevin Durant is hurt and the Suns are tailspinning to the end
4/1/2025
Will the Phoenix Suns still make the play-in despite Kevin Durant's injury and a return to poor play before it? We look at the final stretch of the season.
Duration:00:31:43
The Suns are finally playing good ball: Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro appreciation
3/25/2025
Ryan Dunn, Oso Ighodaro, Cody Martin and Collin Gillespie have given the Phoenix Suns juice enough to revive their season. It's good basketball! Plus, Duke. Arizona.
Duration:00:47:09
James Jones could be the Suns' scapegoat. Or he could help them dig out of this hole
3/19/2025
If the Phoenix Suns find James Jones to be the scapegoat, well, the next general manager better draft as well as him. We talk the importance of the upcoming draft, a few NCAA Tournament prospects to watch if you're the Suns and end with some 'Cats talk.
Duration:00:33:32
It gets noisy around the Suns, plus a Bol Bol hat-tip
3/3/2025
The tumult around the Phoenix Suns has gone public with the Devin Booker and Mike Budenholzer friction. Plus, Bol Bol is doing some positive stuff!
Duration:00:22:16
Where do the Suns go from here?
2/21/2025
Kevin is back on the podcast but the Phoenix Suns' problems have only gotten worse in the past three weeks.
Duration:00:23:32
Trade deadline recap w/ Sam Cooper
2/6/2025
Kellan Olson is joined by guest co-host Sam Cooper to run through the trade the Suns made before the deadline, and more importantly, the ones they did not make.
Duration:00:44:15
This is a Suns podcast but Luka Doncic was traded to the Lakers
2/2/2025
This is a Suns podcast but Luka Doncic was traded to the Lakers for Anthony Davis. It might make the teams better this year? But the Dallas Mavericks still traded one of the best players ever in his prime.
Duration:00:36:10
A pre-NBA deadline Q&A: Jimmy Butler and other Suns trade options
1/29/2025
Will the Phoenix Suns trade for Jimmy Butler? Is it a good idea? What else can they do before the NBA trade deadline. We answer our listeners' questions.
Duration:00:25:21
Phoenix Suns make a trade before the possible Jimmy Butler trade
1/24/2025
It sure looks like the Phoenix Suns took another tiny step toward landing Jimmy Butler. What do we make of a 1-for-3 draft pick trade with the Utah Jazz?
Duration:00:27:18