Empire of the Suns
Empire of the Suns

Empire of the Suns

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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A crazy gameplan helped the Suns rebound from a loss in a big way

A crazy gameplan helped the Suns rebound from a loss in a big way

A blown lead against the Atlanta Hawks led to a loss, but the Phoenix Suns rebounded against the Portland Trail Blazers. It was a good sign about this team's toughness, but it also said a lot about how the coaching staff thinks.

The Suns are fun. Are they good?

The Suns are fun. Are they good?

The Phoenix Suns are 8-5 and appear to have a clear identity. They shoot threes and are top 10 in offense and defense. Devin Booker is back. Dillon Brooks is hilarious. Now it's about whether that can keep up.

The win vs. the Spurs gave the Suns credibility

The win vs. the Spurs gave the Suns credibility

As the Jalen Green debut nears, the Phoenix Suns have found some traction in the past week with Devin Booker picking his spots and Mark Williams in the starting lineup.

Phoenix Suns leave a lot of room for improvement 4 games in

Phoenix Suns leave a lot of room for improvement 4 games in

Are the Phoenix Suns the gritty, fiesty, defensive team they said they would be? Through a 1-3 start, they're hitting only some of the marks and only sometimes. It's a long season, but there are many questions they've yet to answer.

Suns ready to lean on Devin Booker: 2025-26 preseason review and a season preview

Suns ready to lean on Devin Booker: 2025-26 preseason review and a season preview

Devin Booker is the man. Jalen Green and Mark Williams have been slow-rolled. Which rookies and young guys stood out in the preseason and how will they impact the 2025-26 Phoenix Suns?

Suns formally move on from the Big 3 era: 2025-26 Media day recap

Suns formally move on from the Big 3 era: 2025-26 Media day recap

Devin Booker has unfinished business, coach Jordan Ott and GM Brian Gregory have already hit the ground running and now it's time for the Phoenix Suns to implement schemes and expectations after they - gasp - have spent a lot of time with each other before official practices begin.

We're back after a hiatus, and Suns training camp is here

We're back after a hiatus, and Suns training camp is here

With media day set for Wednesday, Kellan Olson and Kevin Zimmerman are back as the Phoenix Suns ramp up for 2025-26 with a weird, reset roster. 

Bradley Beal is gone, and a 2025 Suns Summer League review

Bradley Beal is gone, and a 2025 Suns Summer League review

Bradley Beal is gone but the Phoenix Suns still have roster questions. Plus, we recap the four Summer League games where Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro stood out.

2025 NBA Draft review: The Suns have a crop with Maluach, Fleming and Brea

2025 NBA Draft review: The Suns have a crop with Maluach, Fleming and Brea

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.

Suns draft Khaman Maluach and trade for Mark Williams

Suns draft Khaman Maluach and trade for Mark Williams

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.

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