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.
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Sports & Recreation Podcasts
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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
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English
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http://arizonasports.com/
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Episodes
What's next for the Phoenix Suns after getting swept by OKC?
4/28/2026
Devin Booker's future aside, there are roster defects for the Phoenix Suns. A sweep by the Thunder upheld some of those beliefs, but it also built up role players like Dillon Brooks, Collin Gillespie and Oso Ighodaro.
Duration:00:33:48
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander goes bonkers, and Suns are on the brink
4/25/2026
Devin Booker tweaked an ankle, the Phoenix rotation tightened but the Thunder remained a machine. Game 3 was the Suns' best shot at a win, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the star in front of a sleepy crowd at Mortgage Matchup Center.
Duration:00:28:01
Devin Booker goes at refs, Suns get Dillon Brooks heater in Game 2 loss to Thunder
4/23/2026
Devin Booker used his postgame press conference to point a finger at officials, Dillon Brooks went on an offensive heater and the Phoenix Suns showed a little more fight in Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, who lost Jalen Williams to a hamstring injury.
Duration:00:30:32
Game 1 of Suns vs. Thunder went about as we expected
4/19/2026
Devin Booker didn't get much help with Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green struggling, while the other Phoenix Suns gave even less. The Oklahoma City Thunder cruised to a 119-84 win in Game 1 of their playoff series.
Duration:00:30:15
The Suns beat the Warriors and played into the playoffs
4/18/2026
The Phoenix Suns will face the Oklahoma City Thunder thanks to a win over the Golden State Warriors that included a big Jalen Green effort and some Jordan Goodwin assistance.
Duration:00:27:03
Devin Booker's got the spotlight on him as Suns face do-or-die
4/15/2026
A loss in the 7-8 play-in game by the Phoenix Suns raised big-picture questions about Devin Booker and led to a flood of Jordan Ott complaints. How will the Suns rebound in a must-win game after Portland attacked their weaknesses?
Duration:00:53:48
It's Suns-Blazers in the NBA Play-In Game
4/13/2026
The Portland Trail Blazers have size and rebounding to cause problems for the Phoenix Suns in their NBA Play-In matchup. Where do the Suns have the edge?
Duration:00:43:17
Should the Suns prefer a play-in against the Clippers or Blazers?
4/9/2026
The Phoenix Suns, who are now locked into the No. 7 seed, have injuries and changing rotational pieces. It'll be a thrilling, odd play-in matchup against either the Los Angeles Clippers or Portland Trail Blazers.
Duration:00:54:00
The Phoenix Suns have TONS to figure out before a likely play-in berth
4/3/2026
The Phoenix Suns have Dillon Brooks and Mark Williams back, but they'll be faced with tough questions about rotations as the offense has faltered and the defense has fallen off with five games left in the regular season.
Duration:00:26:07
Are the Suns set for the seventh seed?
3/27/2026
The Phoenix Suns might be locked into the No. 7 seed, but there is still room for slippage if they falter in the next five games. Plus, Kellan Olson and Kevin Zimmerman talk about Arizona's Elite Eight run so far and NBA Draft prospects in the NCAA Tournament.
Duration:00:40:15
Suns might've hit their ceiling, plus an NCAA Tournament preview from NBA Draft lens
3/17/2026
The Phoenix Suns are in the thick of a race to avoid the play-in, but their recent run makes it look like they've hit their ceiling on offense, which hasn't been helped by the dips in defense. Plus, a look at the NCAA Tournament and how important it'll be in the shuffling of a very talented 2026 NBA Draft class.
Duration:00:43:05
Suns' rebound includes a win over Hornets, and the rookies are showing out
3/9/2026
The Phoenix Suns responded to their worst loss of the year with two wins, including one against the surging Charlotte Hornets. Khaman Maluach and Rasheer Fleming are standing out, while Jalen Green and Ryan Dunn are trying to find themselves.
Duration:00:40:33
Mark Williams' stock is down, Rasheer Fleming's is up for the Suns lately
3/4/2026
Phoenix Suns coach Jordan Ott appears aggressive in finding out lineup answers quickly, and we're at a tipping point for Mark Williams in a bad way and Rasheer Fleming in a good way.
Duration:00:52:03
Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks injuries stack up for Suns out of the NBA All-Star break
2/24/2026
Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks, Jordan Goodwin and Grayson Allen have already gotten hurt, the Phoenix Suns are still surviving and rookies Rasheer Fleming and Khaman Maluach played meaningful minutes.
Duration:00:55:02
Suns duck the tax with Nick Richards trade at the deadline
2/5/2026
Nick Richards was dealt in a three-team deal that brings back Amir Coffey and Cole Anthony's contract. What did the Phoenix Suns gain by standing pat, and what else stood out NBA-wide?
Duration:00:44:23
How can Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks make the NBA All-Star Game? It's complicated
1/30/2026
Dillon Brooks is coming off a career game against the Detroit Pistons, while the Phoenix Suns hope to get Jalen Green back from injury. We talk about Devin Booker's and Brooks' NBA All-Star possibilities and more.
Duration:00:38:59
Which Suns have value at the NBA trade deadline?
1/16/2026
Dillon Brooks, Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale and others have built strong value on the Phoenix Suns. How tradeable are they? And would the Suns even consider moving them?
Duration:00:49:39
As the Suns remain feisty, how will they approach the trade deadline?
1/8/2026
The win of the year against the Oklahoma City Thunder was more evidence that the Phoenix Suns will make the postseason. So a month from the trade deadline, how do they approach it?
Duration:00:49:02
Soon, the Suns might have the GOOD kind of rotation problems
1/2/2026
The Suns beat some struggling Pelicans and Wizards teams before falling to the Cavs. What could their rotations look like once Jalen Green and Grayson Allen are healthy?
Duration:00:34:53
Are the Phoenix Suns coming down to Earth?
12/19/2025
Dillon Brooks has produced a few whoopsie moments lately, but the Phoenix Suns are still treading water despite individual players, including Devin Booker, finding their first ruts of 2025-26.
Duration:00:24:53