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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Kevin Durant and the Suns' defense has them at 7-1 to start 2024-25

Kevin Durant and the Suns' defense has them at 7-1 to start 2024-25

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.

Suns' vibes are mostly good through 4 games

Suns' vibes are mostly good through 4 games

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.

Are the Suns 2024-25 title contenders? Plus, preseason takeaways and more

Are the Suns 2024-25 title contenders? Plus, preseason takeaways and more

With the Empire of the Suns duo hosting Arizona Sports at Night, Kellan and Kevin take advantage to touch on the Phoenix Suns' preseason and their title chances with a look at the NBA as a whole. Finally, we make our 2024-25 season predictions for MVP, title winner and more.

Promising Suns preseason so far: Rookies Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro, 3-point volume stand out

Promising Suns preseason so far: Rookies Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro, 3-point volume stand out

We know it's the preseason, but the Phoenix Suns' spacing on offense and contributions from its two draft picks Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro are hard not to notice.

Suns media day reaction: Everyone is vibing, especially Bradley Beal

Suns media day reaction: Everyone is vibing, especially Bradley Beal

Bradley Beal admitted he struggled last year. He's just trying to have fun. We give our Phoenix Suns media day reactions and touch on the change in the Western Conference contenders stemming from the Karl-Anthony Towns trade.

Al McCoy was more than a legend. Plus a look ahead to Suns media day

Al McCoy was more than a legend. Plus a look ahead to Suns media day

We're back after an offseason hiatus. Kellan and Kevin remember Al McCoy being larger than life before looking ahead to Phoenix Suns media day.

Suns waive Nassir Little, and can Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro find rotation time?

Suns waive Nassir Little, and can Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro find rotation time?

The Phoenix Suns waived Nassir Little and E.J. Liddell in a move that saves $10s of millions in taxes. Was it related to the Suns' confidence in their two quite unique rookies?

The Tyus Jones signs with the Suns episode

The Tyus Jones signs with the Suns episode

Why does the Tyus Jones signing only bring more questions for the Phoenix Suns? Plus, we take in what Devin Booker and Kevin Durant have done for USA Basketball in wins over Serbia and South Sudan.

Suns land Monte Morris, Mason Plumlee in free agency

Suns land Monte Morris, Mason Plumlee in free agency

The Phoenix Suns didn't do anything groundbreaking but added two reliable veterans at point guard and center: Monte Morris and Mason Plumlee.

Oso Ighodaro is the Suns' 2nd-round pick, Jalen Bridges signs a 2-way

Oso Ighodaro is the Suns' 2nd-round pick, Jalen Bridges signs a 2-way

The Phoenix Suns' 2024 NBA Draft is complete with a couple of trades to add Oso Ighodaro out of Marquette, and the team even followed by signing Jalen Bridges on a two-way deal. Plus, an NBA free-agency preview.

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