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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Who could the Suns trade for this offseason? And how?

We take a top-layer look at how much the Phoenix Suns could add, subtract and trade this offseason. Could Zion Williamson or any other big names be on the table? Plus, NBA Draft Lottery talk.

01:00:48
May 8, 2026 2:45 PM
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What's next for the Phoenix Suns after getting swept by OKC?

Devin Booker's future aside, there are roster defects for the Phoenix Suns. A sweep by the Thunder upheld some of those beliefs, but it also built up role players like Dillon Brooks, Collin Gillespie and Oso Ighodaro.

00:32:48
Apr 28, 2026 1:10 AM
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander goes bonkers, and Suns are on the brink

Devin Booker tweaked an ankle, the Phoenix rotation tightened but the Thunder remained a machine. Game 3 was the Suns' best shot at a win, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the star in front of a sleepy crowd at Mortgage Matchup Center.

00:27:01
Apr 25, 2026 5:47 PM
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Devin Booker goes at refs, Suns get Dillon Brooks heater in Game 2 loss to Thunder

Devin Booker used his postgame press conference to point a finger at officials, Dillon Brooks went on an offensive heater and the Phoenix Suns showed a little more fight in Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, who lost Jalen Williams to a hamstring injury.

00:29:32
Apr 23, 2026 12:17 AM
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Game 1 of Suns vs. Thunder went about as we expected

Devin Booker didn't get much help with Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green struggling, while the other Phoenix Suns gave even less. The Oklahoma City Thunder cruised to a 119-84 win in Game 1 of their playoff series.

00:29:15
Apr 19, 2026 6:40 PM
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The Suns beat the Warriors and played into the playoffs

The Phoenix Suns will face the Oklahoma City Thunder thanks to a win over the Golden State Warriors that included a big Jalen Green effort and some Jordan Goodwin assistance.

00:26:03
Apr 18, 2026 1:14 AM
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Devin Booker's got the spotlight on him as Suns face do-or-die

A loss in the 7-8 play-in game by the Phoenix Suns raised big-picture questions about Devin Booker and led to a flood of Jordan Ott complaints. How will the Suns rebound in a must-win game after Portland attacked their weaknesses?

00:52:48
Apr 15, 2026 8:47 PM
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It's Suns-Blazers in the NBA Play-In Game

The Portland Trail Blazers have size and rebounding to cause problems for the Phoenix Suns in their NBA Play-In matchup. Where do the Suns have the edge?

00:42:17
Apr 13, 2026 6:19 PM
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Should the Suns prefer a play-in against the Clippers or Blazers?

The Phoenix Suns, who are now locked into the No. 7 seed, have injuries and changing rotational pieces. It'll be a thrilling, odd play-in matchup against either the Los Angeles Clippers or Portland Trail Blazers.

00:53:00
Apr 9, 2026 12:51 PM
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The Phoenix Suns have TONS to figure out before a likely play-in berth

The Phoenix Suns have Dillon Brooks and Mark Williams back, but they'll be faced with tough questions about rotations as the offense has faltered and the defense has fallen off with five games left in the regular season.

00:25:07
Apr 3, 2026 8:43 PM
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Are the Suns set for the seventh seed?

The Phoenix Suns might be locked into the No. 7 seed, but there is still room for slippage if they falter in the next five games. Plus, Kellan Olson and Kevin Zimmerman talk about Arizona's Elite Eight run so far and NBA Draft prospects in the NCAA Tournament.

00:39:15
Mar 27, 2026 3:16 PM
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Suns might've hit their ceiling, plus an NCAA Tournament preview from NBA Draft lens

The Phoenix Suns are in the thick of a race to avoid the play-in, but their recent run makes it look like they've hit their ceiling on offense, which hasn't been helped by the dips in defense. Plus, a look at the NCAA Tournament and how important it'll be in the shuffling of a very talented 2026 NBA Draft class.

00:42:05
Mar 17, 2026 7:39 PM
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Suns' rebound includes a win over Hornets, and the rookies are showing out

The Phoenix Suns responded to their worst loss of the year with two wins, including one against the surging Charlotte Hornets. Khaman Maluach and Rasheer Fleming are standing out, while Jalen Green and Ryan Dunn are trying to find themselves.

00:39:33
Mar 9, 2026 8:22 PM
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Mark Williams' stock is down, Rasheer Fleming's is up for the Suns lately

Phoenix Suns coach Jordan Ott appears aggressive in finding out lineup answers quickly, and we're at a tipping point for Mark Williams in a bad way and Rasheer Fleming in a good way.

00:51:03
Mar 4, 2026 8:3 PM
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Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks injuries stack up for Suns out of the NBA All-Star break

Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks, Jordan Goodwin and Grayson Allen have already gotten hurt, the Phoenix Suns are still surviving and rookies Rasheer Fleming and Khaman Maluach played meaningful minutes.

00:54:02
Feb 24, 2026 6:46 AM
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Suns duck the tax with Nick Richards trade at the deadline

Nick Richards was dealt in a three-team deal that brings back Amir Coffey and Cole Anthony's contract. What did the Phoenix Suns gain by standing pat, and what else stood out NBA-wide?

00:43:23
Feb 5, 2026 3:12 PM
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How can Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks make the NBA All-Star Game? It's complicated

Dillon Brooks is coming off a career game against the Detroit Pistons, while the Phoenix Suns hope to get Jalen Green back from injury. We talk about Devin Booker's and Brooks' NBA All-Star possibilities and more.

00:37:59
Jan 30, 2026 5:6 PM
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Which Suns have value at the NBA trade deadline?

Dillon Brooks, Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale and others have built strong value on the Phoenix Suns. How tradeable are they? And would the Suns even consider moving them?

00:48:39
Jan 16, 2026 3:12 PM
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As the Suns remain feisty, how will they approach the trade deadline?

The win of the year against the Oklahoma City Thunder was more evidence that the Phoenix Suns will make the postseason. So a month from the trade deadline, how do they approach it?

00:48:02
Jan 8, 2026 2:21 PM
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Soon, the Suns might have the GOOD kind of rotation problems

The Suns beat some struggling Pelicans and Wizards teams before falling to the Cavs. What could their rotations look like once Jalen Green and Grayson Allen are healthy?

00:33:53
Jan 2, 2026 2:57 PM
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Are the Phoenix Suns coming down to Earth?

Dillon Brooks has produced a few whoopsie moments lately, but the Phoenix Suns are still treading water despite individual players, including Devin Booker, finding their first ruts of 2025-26.

00:23:53
Dec 19, 2025 1:24 PM
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Great-vibes Suns win over T-Wolves precedes clunker against Thunder

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.

00:27:59
Dec 11, 2025 2:42 PM
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The Suns are good! Really!

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.

00:40:36
Dec 3, 2025 9:0 PM
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Suns' roster atrophy hits a limit in loss to Rockets

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.

00:36:11
Nov 25, 2025 2:40 PM
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A crazy gameplan helped the Suns rebound from a loss in a big way

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.

00:40:12
Nov 19, 2025 3:7 PM
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