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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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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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@azsports

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English


Episodes
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Great-vibes Suns win over T-Wolves precedes clunker against Thunder

12/11/2025
The Phoenix Suns stole another game they probably should not have against the Minnesota Timberwolves before getting clobbered by the Oklahoma City Thunder. You could say they're in a holding pattern until Devin Booker and Jalen Green can return.

Duración:00:28:59

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The Suns are good! Really!

12/3/2025
Devin Booker has gone down with an injury, but the Phoenix Suns have showed they might be able to stay afloat behind hot starts from Dillon Brooks and Collin Gillespie.

Duración:00:41:36

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Suns' roster atrophy hits a limit in loss to Rockets

11/25/2025
Devin Booker has had a rough go of late, but the Phoenix Suns' bench has kept things relatively afloat more than we thought possible. A review of a loss to the Houston Rockets and a look ahead to, yes, NBA Cup standings.

Duración:00:37:11

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

11/19/2025
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.

Duración:00:41:12

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The Suns are fun. Are they good?

11/14/2025
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.

Duración:00:52:05

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The win vs. the Spurs gave the Suns credibility

11/5/2025
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.

Duración:00:36:54

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

10/28/2025
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.

Duración:00:36:10

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

10/17/2025
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?

Duración:00:42:18

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

9/25/2025
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.

Duración:00:19:53

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

9/23/2025
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.

Duración:00:18:29

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

7/18/2025
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.

Duración:00:52:29

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

6/27/2025
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.

Duración:00:35:50

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Suns draft Khaman Maluach and trade for Mark Williams

6/26/2025
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.

Duración:00:24:56

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

6/24/2025
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!

Duración:00:57:01

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

6/22/2025
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.

Duración:00:35:04

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2025 NBA Draft preview as a Kevin Durant trade lingers

6/16/2025
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?

Duración:00:46:57

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Kevin Durant trade season has begun for the Suns

6/11/2025
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.

Duración:00:51:30

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

6/4/2025
Mat Ishbia's internal memo that followed the Jordan Ott hire as head coach might be the bigger news for Phoenix Suns observers.

Duración:00:38:02

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

5/21/2025
The Phoenix Suns are eyeing Micah Nori, Sean Sweeney, Chris Quinn and a handful of other head-coaching candidates. That and NBA Playoffs talk.

Duración:00:28:02

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

5/1/2025
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.

Duración:00:21:13