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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Articles

Mistakes keep adding up for Diamondbacks in loss to Mets

1 week 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 week 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 week 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.
Suns promote Brian Gregory to GM, replace James Jones

2 weeks ago | arizonasports.com | Kellan Olson

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.
Would Giannis Antetokounmpo's availability affect a Kevin Durant trade?

2 weeks ago | bvmsports.com | Kellan Olson

What a difference four years make. After the Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks met in the 2021 NBA Finals, the most competitive iteration of the championship series since the Cavaliers-Warriors clashes, both franchises have won a combined three playoff series. Neither team even made it back to the conference finals and won't be for quite some time. Phoenix's current grim outlook has been forecasted plenty.
Would Giannis' availability affect a Kevin Durant trade?

2 weeks ago | arizonasports.com | Kellan Olson

What a difference four years make. After the Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks met in the 2021 NBA Finals, the most competitive iteration of the championship series since the Cavaliers-Warriors clashes, both franchises have won a combined three playoff series. Neither team even made it back to the conference finals and won’t be for quite some time. Phoenix’s current grim outlook has been forecasted plenty.
Another recent rule change is hurting these new Suns

2 weeks ago | arizonasports.com | Kellan Olson

When the Phoenix Suns were in the process of being sold back in 2022, the NBA had become the wild west. Since the luxury tax was implemented in 2001 up until 2020, the highest collective total of leaguewide payments was 2003’s $173 million in what appeared to be a “[expletive] around and find out” moment.
Diamondbacks bullpen implosion nullifies Suarez's 4-HR magic

2 weeks ago | arizonasports.com | Kellan Olson

PHOENIX — The pitching and defense team — for the second straight year — does not look like a pitching and defense team. The Arizona Diamondbacks lost 8-7 in 10 innings on Saturday to the Atlanta Braves, with the bullpen imploding after being handed a 6-2 lead. This spoiled third baseman Eugenio Suarez becoming the 19th person in MLB history to hit four home runs in a game. He is now the third to lose when doing so.
D-backs' Ketel Marte getting closer, hits 2 HRs in ramp-up

2 weeks ago | arizonasports.com | Kellan Olson

PHOENIX — As giddy as the Arizona Diamondbacks get seeing second baseman Ketel Marte destroy baseball after baseball during his ramp-up back from a hamstring injury, they are remaining smart. Marte on Saturday morning hit two home runs in an extended spring game across four at-bats and three innings in the field. Manager Torey Lovullo said he has been “almost like playing a video game” with the way he is hitting the ball in competitive environments.
Can Mat Ishbia earn the trust back of Suns fans?

3 weeks ago | arizonasports.com | Kellan Olson

PHOENIX — A Mat Ishbia press conference will immediately tell you why he is so successful. There is only one speed for the Phoenix Suns owner, including when he addresses the media, and that speed extended to the front office’s decisions in his first two-plus years in the position. It has earned severe criticism and skepticism, the latter of which he and the organization will have to learn how to wash off over the next few years to earn the trust back of the fanbase.