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.
Latest episodes
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32 min
Miles Bridges' Suns debut, Khaman Maluach starts and more post-blowout opener reaction
It's hard to take much away from the Phoenix Suns' loss to the Blazers that opened the 2026-27 season. But it doesn't make us feel better about preseason worries about this team. H…
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50 min
Luke Kennard getting dinged up brings up a worry about the Suns' pull-up 3-point shooting
Luke Kennard might be fine. He could be hurt. But it led us to worry about the Phoenix Suns' 3-point efficiency and volume, especially when it comes to Devin Booker. Kellan takes a…
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29 min
The Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach center picture clears up, and more Suns preseason takeaways
Kellan Olson and Kevin Zimmerman are back to talk the Phoenix Suns center rotation between Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach through two preseason games, Ryan Dunn's role and more. T…
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24 min
Media day takeaways: Suns have continuity, but their identity remains in flux
Kellan Olson and Kevin Zimmerman are back as the Phoenix Suns opened 2026-27 with a media day, talking Year 2 under coach Jordan Ott and Year 12 for Devin Booker.
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57 min
Dillon Brooks got extended, and we tier out the Suns' Western Conference
Dillon Brooks got his extension. Miles Bridges is next up for the Phoenix Suns. Plus, we run down the pecking order and power rank the NBA's Western Conference.
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22 min
Khaman Maluach, Koa Peat and Rasheer Fleming show out in Suns Summer League action
Khaman Maluach, Koa Peat and Rasheer Fleming have shown signs in Las Vegas. We have a healthy debate about who's looked the best in Summer League and which Phoenix Suns might actua…
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1 h 05
Suns' Miles Bridges trade and Mark Williams signing get thumbs down from us
The Phoenix Suns' trade to acquire Miles Bridges and signing of Mark Williams only adds to roster questions. Did they get worse?
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49 min
Koa Peat remains a Valley boy with the Phoenix Suns
Arizona Wildcats and Perry Pumas product Koa Peat stays in-state for the triple-stage growth as an Arizonan after the Phoenix Suns traded into the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft…
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50 min
The 2026 NBA Draft is set after the Suns re-signed Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin
Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin are re-signed with the Phoenix Suns. And that sets the table for a 2026 NBA Draft where we think the Suns will trade up to add an impact rookie.
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1 h 01
Who could the Suns trade for this offseason? And how?
We take a top-layer look at how much the Phoenix Suns could add, subtract and trade this offseason. Could Zion Williamson or any other big names be on the table? Plus, NBA Draft Lo…
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34 min
What's next for the Phoenix Suns after getting swept by OKC?
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 Brook…
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28 min
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander goes bonkers, and Suns are on the brink
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…
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31 min
Devin Booker goes at refs, Suns get Dillon Brooks heater in Game 2 loss to Thunder
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…
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30 min
Game 1 of Suns vs. Thunder went about as we expected
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 G…
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27 min
The Suns beat the Warriors and played into the playoffs
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.
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54 min
Devin Booker's got the spotlight on him as Suns face do-or-die
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-…
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43 min
It's Suns-Blazers in the NBA Play-In Game
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?
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54 min
Should the Suns prefer a play-in against the Clippers or Blazers?
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 Cli…
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26 min
The Phoenix Suns have TONS to figure out before a likely play-in berth
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 wit…
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40 min
Are the Suns set for the seventh seed?
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…