Kellan Olson

Arizona

Editor and Reporter at KMVP-FM (Phoenix, AZ)

Co-Host at Empire of the Suns

Suns coverage for @EmpireOfTheSuns Co-host of @AZSportsNight Editor/reporter for @AZSports

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AEW brings its 1st PPV event to Arizona on Sunday

2 weeks ago | ktar.com | Kellan Olson

PHOENIX — Glendale’s Desert Diamond Arena, the former home of the Arizona Coyotes, will house a massive event from All Elite Wrestling (AEW) on Sunday. The event, All Elite Wrestling: Double or Nothing, is one of a handful of pay-per-view (PPV) shows AEW will hold this year. AEW has been to the Valley in the past, holding shows at the PHX Arena and Arizona’s Financial Theatre, but those were for tapings and live broadcasts of its television programming.
Diamondbacks give up 14 runs to lowly Rockies in astonishing loss

2 weeks ago | bvmsports.com | Kellan Olson

PHOENIX - Perhaps expectations of a sweep were too high for an inconsistent Arizona Diamondbacks ball club hosting a historically awful Colorado Rockies team but Saturday's 14-12 loss defies explanation. MLB teams since the start of last season are now 158-2 when scoring at least a dozen runs. It was 158-1 at the start of Saturday. Under those same qualifications, it was the first loss in franchise history for Arizona while putting up 12 runs or more, with that record now sitting at 151-1.
Diamondbacks give up 14 runs to Rockies in astonishing loss

2 weeks ago | arizonasports.com | Kellan Olson

PHOENIX — Perhaps expectations of a sweep were too high for an inconsistent Arizona Diamondbacks ball club hosting a historically awful Colorado Rockies team but Saturday’s 14-12 loss defies explanation. MLB teams since the start of last season are now 158-2 when scoring at least a dozen runs. It was 158-1 at the start of Saturday. Under those same qualifications, it was the first loss in franchise history for Arizona while putting up 12 runs or more, with that record now sitting at 151-1.
NBA Draft Combine winners to watch on Suns' 1st-round bubble

2 weeks ago | bvmsports.com | Kellan Olson

The NBA Combine headlined a big back-half of May for the NBA Draft, specifically for teams like the Phoenix Suns. Phoenix picks 29th, on a first-round bubble that is about get more clarity ahead of May 28's NCAA withdrawal deadline. This is always a notable day, but holds more precedent in the age of NIL. As we outlined earlier this month, there is far more (literal) incentive for players to go back to school now.
NBA Draft Combine winners to watch on Suns' 1st-round bubble

3 weeks ago | arizonasports.com | Kellan Olson

The NBA Combine headlined a big back-half of May for the NBA Draft, specifically for teams like the Phoenix Suns. Phoenix picks 29th, on a first-round bubble that is about get more clarity ahead of May 28’s NCAA withdrawal deadline. This is always a notable day, but holds more precedent in the age of NIL. As we outlined earlier this month, there is far more (literal) incentive for players to go back to school now.
Who Suns should target if they get their NBA Draft pick back

3 weeks ago | arizonasports.com | Kellan Olson

After making the case for a Kevin Durant trade with the Houston Rockets in a scenario where the Phoenix Suns get their own first-round pick back, let’s extend the thought exercise further and break down the NBA Draft prospects Phoenix would target in that range. There seems to be a comfortable tier alignment — I can’t write that word 100% seriously anymore *sigh* — inside the top-five.
Why Rockets are perfect match for Kevin Durant trade

3 weeks ago | arizonasports.com | Kellan Olson

The Phoenix Suns avoided disaster on Monday, and with that, they should strike on the new opportunity presented to them in their summer all about Kevin Durant. Phoenix’s first-round pick in 2025, owned by the Houston Rockets, did not move up in the draft lottery and sits at 10th. With Houston looking primed to be a Durant suitor and facing a crucial offseason in a way very few are discussing, the Suns should prioritize that selection being included in a potential package.
Mistakes keep adding up for Diamondbacks in loss to Mets

1 month ago | arizonasports.com | Kellan Olson

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks have been able to tread water through inconsistencies but losses like Wednesday’s 7-1 final to the New York Mets will make you wonder how much longer they can do so. They might be sinking already. Arizona is now 19-18 and has lost nine of its last 14. The mistakes that have unfortunately defined part of the D-backs’ short season to this point were there early and often on Wednesday.
Angst surrounding Suns' future not eased by new GM hire

1 month ago | arizonasports.com | Kellan Olson

PHOENIX — Well, you have to respect new Phoenix Suns general manager Brian Gregory for coming out and saying it. “Mat and I are a team,” Gregory said at his introductory press conference on Tuesday. “We are completely aligned. … I report to Mat Ishbia. Mat is an owner that is involved and I like that. But he has also empowered me to build this team and to build the identity and build the alignment that is so important. But Mat and I are aligned.
Suns promote Brian Gregory to GM, James Jones reassigned

1 month ago | abc15.com | Kellan Olson

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns have named current vice president of player programming Brian Gregory to become the new head of their front office, promoting him to the general manager title. Current president of basketball operations and general manager James Jones will shift titles to senior advisor, while Suns and Mercury CEO Josh Bartelstein is sticking with his role. However, Gregory will report directly to owner Mat Ishbia, reports Arizona Sports’ John Gambadoro.