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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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

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.

Suns pick Virginia's Ryan Dunn after an NBA Draft-day trade with Nuggets

Ryan Dunn went 58th overall to the Phoenix Suns, who piled up picks from the Denver Nuggets in the process. While the Virginia wing is perhaps one of the best defenders in the 2024 NBA Draft class, his offensive holes leave concerns about his upside.

Our Phoenix Suns NBA Draft big board for the 22nd pick

We run down each of our top players in the 2024 NBA Draft who should be in range of options for the Phoenix Suns with their No. 22 overall selection.

The big 2024 NBA Draft preview: Do Suns swing big or play it safe?

The Phoenix Suns will have plenty of experienced, ready-to-go prospects available to them in the 2024 NBA Draft. But if they stay at No. 22, high-ceiling prospects could also be there. Kellan Olson and Kevin Zimmerman are joined by draft guru Damon Allred to cover a laundry list of prospects and how they might fit in Phoenix.

Why the Suns will work out Bronny James before the draft + an NBA Finals preview

The Phoenix Suns working out Bronny James before the NBA Draft doesn't have much to do with that LeBron fella. Plus, a look at the new G League team's situation and an NBA Finals preview.

Mike Budenholzer's intro and the big 'Do the Suns need a PG?' discussion

Mike Budenholzer held his introductory press conference, and we go deep on what having a "point guard" means for the Phoenix Suns.

Frank Vogel is fired, Suns eye Mike Budenholzer for job - May 9

Frank Vogel was fired by the Phoenix Suns after a lengthy evaluation process, and it looks like they will quickly pursue a replacement for the job. Former Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer is the frontrunner.

We're still waiting on Frank Vogel's future with the Suns

Why are the Phoenix Suns still without a resolution to Frank Vogel's job status? Who are coaches on the market if the Suns move on?

Suns' season mercifully ends and Frank Vogel's job is on the line

Devin Booker and Kevin Durant couldn't pull the smallball Suns past the Timberwolves in Game 4, ending their season with a sweep. Now, head coach Frank Vogel's job is the first thing to watch.