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Empire of the 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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United States

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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.

Twitter:

@azsports

Language:

English


Episodes

The we-don't-think-the-Suns-are-contenders podcast

3/19/2024
It would appear the Phoenix Suns are that inconsistent team with too many holes to plug for good. We talk expectations, drastic last-minute changes, the Isaiah Thomas signing with a quick episode of Cats Talk to end things.

Duration:00:36:11

Ranking the Phoenix Suns' toughest playoff matchups

3/14/2024
We run through the top teams in the Western Conference to see if we agree on whether certain teams are good matchups or not against the Phoenix Suns if they were to meet in a playoff series.

Duration:00:44:55

Bradley Beal gets some PG runs for the Suns

3/8/2024
Devin Booker is out, but Grayson Allen is going off and Bradley Beal is working the point as the Phoenix Suns strung together a pair of wins after a concerning rough patch.

Duration:00:23:10

It's go-time for the Suns as Bol Bol emerges

2/28/2024
Bol Bol has forced his way into the Phoenix Suns' rotation. We cover the talent out in the Western Conference to explain why the Suns have to turn it up -- and now.

Duration:00:33:08

What do the Phoenix Suns need to do to become true title contenders?

2/21/2024
We go over what the Phoenix Suns need to do to get back into title contender status out of the NBA All-Star break, take questions about the roster and look at the daunting schedule.

Duration:00:32:56

Suns get a G League team, Royce O'Neale shines, Phoenix found an ID

2/14/2024
Did the Phoenix Suns find an identity in a win against the Sacramento Kings? We also touch on the first looks at Royce O'Neale, the Thaddeus Young reported signing and a G League team coming to Phoenix.

Duration:00:43:55

Suns nab Royce O'Neale, David Roddy at the trade deadline - Feb. 8

2/8/2024
The Suns traded four players and picks to add Royce O'Neale from the Brooklyn Nets and David Roddy from the Memphis Grizzlies. We react to that and give an NBA-wide peek of deadline day.

Duration:00:30:04

A road trip is over: Now, a Phoenix Suns trade deadline preview

2/5/2024
Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic had big games in the back half of a long road trip that ended on a positive note before the Phoenix Suns enter the week of the NBA trade deadline. What assets and needs do they have?

Duration:00:43:54

The Suns' fourth quarters make for a copy-paste podcast - Jan. 31

2/1/2024
We discuss Dave King's lasting legacy, touch on Devin Booker's past struggles to make the NBA All-Star Game even as a reserve and dive into the perplexing fourth-quarter struggles.

Duration:00:24:11

Kevin Durant is going off as Suns begin 7-game road trip - Jan. 24

1/24/2024
Kevin Durant put together a pair of 40-pieces as the Phoenix Suns enter a seven-game road trip on a six-game winning streak.

Duration:00:21:35

What to take from the Suns' historic comeback against the Kings

1/17/2024
The Suns burned through a 22-point deficit in eight minutes to beat the Kings thanks to a small-ball lineup. What are we taking from that run and what are we taking from the poor three-plus quarters before it?

Duration:00:30:36

If it walks like an average basketball team and quacks like an average basketball team ... - Jan. 10

1/10/2024
The Phoenix Suns have been perfectly average. Their roster has mostly underperformed on an individual level. Two losses to the Clippers over their last four games reflected how far they have to go.

Duration:00:30:59

Suns hit a hard stretch after the Big 3 gets run - Jan. 3

1/3/2024
Kevin Durant is out against the Los Angeles Clippers, but he gave the Phoenix Suns a two-game stretch alongside Devin Booker and Bradley Beal to give fans a peek at the offensive boost when the Big 3 is healthy.

Duration:00:28:06

Did the Suns' win against the Rockets settle things down?

12/29/2023
The Suns ugly loss to the Mavericks on Christmas Night came along with a vague report from Woj about Kevin Durant's frustrations. A win against the Rockets settled the noise, but did it mean much?

Duration:00:25:44

The Suns probably need to be in urgent mode

12/21/2023
The Phoenix Suns' loss to the Blazers and a near-loss to the Wizards lead to concern. Can they fix things? Sure. But the team hasn't made progress and is now forced with playing catchup, so long as it can plug the many holes shown over the last week-plus.

Duration:00:18:58

The nuance of why the Phoenix Suns aren't in urgent mode yet - Dec. 15

12/15/2023
The Phoenix Suns' Big Three debuted, but let's not let that loss to Mikal Bridges and the Nets send anyone into panic mode.

Duration:00:32:40

Devin Booker's value and an NBA In-Season Tournament preview

12/4/2023
The Phoenix Suns with Devin Booker at poin guard are 9-2 this year as they prepare to face the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA In-Season Tournament.

Duration:00:34:18

Deandre Ayton and Chris Paul return to face the Phoenix Suns - Nov. 22

11/22/2023
The Phoenix Suns hosted Deandre Ayton and are prepared to host Chris Paul. We break down the roster and those guys' starts for the Blazers and Warriors, respectively, before Kellan goes on a rant about the NBA In-Season Tournament.

Duration:00:48:50

Bradley Beal is out 3 weeks, Devin Booker is back

11/17/2023
Bradley Beal's back has set him aside for at least three weeks, just as Devin Booker returned from his own injury issues. How much are we panicking over the Suns' 5-6 start?

Duration:00:43:59

Kevin Durant rides solo, Suns meet Wemby - Nov. 1

11/1/2023
Devin Booker and Bradley Beal remain injured, and the Phoenix Suns found a high offensive gear before blowing a lead against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs.

Duration:00:20:42