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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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.

Who could the Phoenix Suns pick at No. 10 in the 2025 NBA Draft?

Who could the Phoenix Suns pick at No. 10 in the 2025 NBA Draft?

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!

Kevin Durant is a Rocket, and the Suns' return in the trade is confounding

Kevin Durant is a Rocket, and the Suns' return in the trade is confounding

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.

2025 NBA Draft preview as a Kevin Durant trade lingers

2025 NBA Draft preview as a Kevin Durant trade lingers

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?

Kevin Durant trade season has begun for the Suns

Kevin Durant trade season has begun for the Suns

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.

Suns hire Jordan Ott as head coach, and Mat Ishbia sends a letter

Suns hire Jordan Ott as head coach, and Mat Ishbia sends a letter

Mat Ishbia's internal memo that followed the Jordan Ott hire as head coach might be the bigger news for Phoenix Suns observers.

The Suns' head-coaching search is down to a few guys

The Suns' head-coaching search is down to a few guys

The Phoenix Suns are eyeing Micah Nori, Sean Sweeney, Chris Quinn and a handful of other head-coaching candidates. That and NBA Playoffs talk.

The optics don't look great around the Suns' promotion of GM Brian Gregory

The optics don't look great around the Suns' promotion of GM Brian Gregory

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.

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