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
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
Suns keep digging for answers with Nick Richards trade
1/17/2025
The Phoenix Suns traded for Nick Richards, but it appears the rest of the NBA sees their busy phone lines as a desperate team trying to fix things by staying the course.
Duration:00:30:06
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