Dunn chipped in 26 points (11-18 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, eight assists and one steal across 40 minutes during Sunday's 128-117 loss to the Lakers.
After struggling with his shot in the first half, Dunn became locked in over the final two quarters, hitting eight of nine shot attempts for 19 points while adding nine boards and three assists. The journeyman guard finished with a team and season-high 26 points and also led the Jazz with 10 rebounds on the night while tying Ochai Agbaji for the team lead in assists with eight. Playing extended minutes down the stretch with Utah no longer in the playoff hunt, Dunn closed out the season on a high point, averaging 18 points, 7.4 assists and six rebounds per game in April.
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Jazz's Kris Dunn: Dominates in victory
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Dunn had 19 points (6-13 FG, 7-8 FT), eight rebounds, 14 assists, one block and three steals over 37 minutes during Saturday's 118-114 win over the Nuggets.
Dunn was all over the court Saturday, racking up a career-high 14 assists to go with four combined steals and blocks. Despite coming into the season by way of a 10-day contract, Dunn has certainly proven his worth. There is definitely a world in which Dunn would be a better option than Collin Sexton, especially on the defensive end. Should he manage to land a long-term contract, he would be someone to consider for streaming purposes next season.
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Jazz's Kris Dunn: Strong performance as starter
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Dunn closed Thursday's 114-98 loss to the Thunder with 22 points (9-10 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists and one steal over 35 minutes.
Dunn made his first start of the campaign and posted a season-high 22 points while missing only one shot. He also grabbed his most rebounds since March 9 and dished out at least eight assists for the fourth time this season. Dunn has appeared in 20 straight games since signing with Utah and is averaging 12.3 points, 5.1 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 24.5 minutes with 53/45/74 shooting splits during that stretch.
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Jazz's Kris Dunn: Starting Thursday
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Dunn will move into the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Thunder, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Dunn should be flirting with minutes in the upper-30s with Collin Sexton (rest), Jordan Clarkson (finger) and Talen Horton-Tucker (ankle) all watching from the sidelines Thursday, so he'll make for an attractive streamer for those seeking some steals and dimes.
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Jazz's Kris Dunn: Modest production as backup
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Dunn recorded 10 points (4-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal in 27 minutes during Tuesday's 135-133 overtime loss to the Lakers.
Dunn continues to provide solid production off the bench and has scored in double figures in seven of his last nine appearances. During that stretch, the veteran guard has averaged 12.4 points, 5.0 assists and 3.3 rebounds in 26.1 minutes per game.
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Jazz's Kris Dunn: Productive off bench Sunday
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Dunn totaled 13 points (5-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), one rebound, three assists, one block and one steal across 28 minutes during Sunday's 111-110 loss to the Nets.
Dunn was efficient from the field off the bench, missing just two shots from the field and scoring in double digits for the sixth time over his last eight appearances. He's averaging 11.7 points per game while shooting 51.1 percent from the field since the beginning of March.
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Jazz's Kris Dunn: Tossed from game
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Dunn was ejected from Friday's game versus the Celtics after receiving two technical fouls, Jay King of The Athletic reports.
Dunn was ejected after getting into an altercation with Blake Griffin. He will finish the game posting 16 points, four rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 23 minutes.
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Jazz's Kris Dunn: Another impressive game off bench
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Dunn provided 17 points (6-11 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five assists, four rebounds and two steals across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 128-117 win over the Spurs.
Dunn provided another efficient scoring game while offering strong contributions in the steals and assists columns in a healthy allotment of minutes off the bench. He came up one point shy of matching his season high in scoring and added another five dimes for the eighth time in his last nine games. Since being picked up by the shorthanded Jazz last month, the veteran guard is proving that there's still a place for him in this league as a reliable backup guard. He's currently averaging 11.5 points, 5.2 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 1.1 steals per contest.
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Jazz's Kris Dunn: Plays worst game of season Friday
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Dunn ended Friday's 144-116 loss to Milwaukee with two points (1-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt), two rebounds and six assists in 27 minutes.
Dunn struggled against Milwaukee's championship-caliber defense, producing his worst outing since joining Utah. On the positive side, he handed out six dimes to better-performing teammates and had just one turnover. Fantasy managers in nine-category leagues are getting excellent value out of Dunn, as he hasn't committed more than two turnovers in a game this season compared to his 5.2 assists per game.
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Jazz's Kris Dunn: Excels from bench in loss
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Dunn closed Wednesday's 127-115 loss to the Trail Blazers with 15 points (5-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-7 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal across 23 minutes.
Dunn came through with another handy performance while the Jazz remained without two key backcourt contributors in Jordan Clarkson (finger) and Collin Sexton (hamstring). The Jazz have elected to give rookie Ochai Agbaji the starting gig over the seven-year vet, but Dunn appears primed to continue handling an elevated role off the bench while the Jazz look to make a push for the Western Conference Play-In Tournament. Dunn has played 20-plus minutes in all but two of his 12 appearances since joining the team after the All-Star break.
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Jazz's Kris Dunn: Dazzles off bench in win
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Dunn finished with 18 points (7-12 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 assists, two rebounds, one steal and one block across 31 minutes in Monday's 128-120 win over the Kings.
Though the Jazz stuck with Talen Horton-Tucker as their starting point guard while both Collin Sexton (hamstring) and Jordan Clarkson (finger) remained sidelined Monday, Dunn ended up seeing most of the time on the ball against the Kings while Horton-Tucker dealt with foul trouble for much of the night. Dunn was able to make the most of the elevated playing time, as he established new season highs in points and assists while producing his offense efficiently and making his usual contributions in the defensive categories. Though his minutes could dip back into the low-to-mid 20s if Horton-Tucker avoids the whistle Wednesday against the Trail Blazers, Dunn still profiles as a strong streaming option for steals and assists in that contest with the likelihood that both Clarkson and Sexton will continue to sit.
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Jazz's Kris Dunn: Stays in Utah rest of season
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Dunn and the Jazz agreed Tuesday on a one-year contract, Tony Jones and Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
With Dunn's second 10-day deal lapsing, the Jazz will unsurprisingly keep the 28-year-old in the fold for the rest of the season after he's thus far proven to be an indispensable rotation piece off the bench since Utah's backcourt depth was gutted at the trade deadline and with the losses of Collin Sexton (hamstring) and Jordan Clarkson (finger) to injuries. Through his first nine games with Utah, Dunn has averaged 11.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.6 steals, 0.8 three-pointers and 0.6 blocks in 22.2 minutes per game while shooting 53.1 percent from the field. While that type of production would make Dunn a roster-worthy option in 12- and even 10-team category leagues if he can sustain it, he could see his minutes dip into the teens as soon as the Jazz's next game Saturday, when both Sexton and Clarkson could be available to play against the Celtics.
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Jazz's Kris Dunn: Near double-double off bench
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Dunn supplied 12 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, three steals and one block across 23 minutes during Thursday's 131-124 victory over Orlando.
Dunn, who's operating on a second 10-day deal, continues to impress with Utah. He's scored in double figures in each of his seven appearances and is averaging 12.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.9 steals in 23.3 minutes during that stretch. He's certainly playing well enough to garner a rest-of-season contract, but his usage is presumably tied to the availability of Jordan Clarkson (finger) and Collin Sexton (hamstring).
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Jazz's Kris Dunn: Lands second 10-day deal
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Dunn was signed to a second 10-day contract by the Jazz on Saturday.
Dunn joined the Jazz on a 10-day deal on Feb. 10 and appeared in all four games since signing, averaging 12.0 points, 4.5 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 2.0 steals across 22.3 minutes. He has stepped into a larger role with Collin Sexton (hamstring) and Jordan Clarkson (thumb) sidelined but could settle into the long-term backup point guard spot if he continues this caliber of play.
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Jazz's Kris Dunn: Stays relevant Tuesday
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Dunn ended with 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-3 FT), one rebound, three assists and two steals across 26 minutes during Tuesday's 102-94 loss to San Antonio.
Dunn was solid off the bench once again Tuesday, continuing to push for a permanent contract. Now on his second straight 10-day deal, Dunn has thrived as the backup point guard thanks to Collin Sexton's (hamstring) injury. A known defensive specialist, Dunn has been able to chip in on the offensive end over the past three games, an element of his game that could certainly do with some refining. Although his ROS value is unknown, he is worth grabbing for now, even in standard formats.
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Jazz's Kris Dunn: Back-to-back strong games
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Dunn finished with 15 points (7-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 0-2 FT), eight assists, seven rebounds, one steal and one block in 23 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 118-102 win over the Spurs.
Since signing a 10-day deal with the Jazz coming out of the All-Star break, Dunn has already claimed a steady role on the second unit while the Utah backcourt has been depleted by Collin Sexton's hamstring injury and a slew of players leaving the team following the trade deadline. In his first two games with the Jazz, Dunn has averaged 13.0 points on 52.2 percent shooting from the field, but that kind of scoring production probably isn't sustainable for the career 42.2 percent shooter. Instead, if Dunn is able to maintain a near-20-minute role for Utah or see his opportunities increase, he would bring his most value in the assists and steals columns.
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Jazz's Kris Dunn: Lands 10-day deal with Utah
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The Jazz signed Dunn to a 10-day contract Tuesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
After trading Mike Conley away at the deadline, waiving Russell Westbrook and Leandro Bolmaro and then losing Collin Sexton to a hamstring injury in their final game before the All-Star break, the Jazz were desperate to add depth at point guard heading into the second half of their schedule. The signing of Dunn -- the No. 5 overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft -- and Frank Jackson to 10-day deals helps address the lack of backcourt depth, and both players could be candidates to move into the rotation when Utah returns to action Thursday against the Thunder, Dunn has appeared in just 14 NBA contests (three starts) since the end of the 2019-20 campaign, but he averaged 16.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.2 assists across 20 G League outings with the Capital City Go-Go in 2022-23.
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Kris Dunn: Scores 16 in OT loss
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Dunn delivered 16 points (5-10 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, three assists and five steals across 38 minutes in Wednesday's overtime loss to Westchester.
Dunn had another solid performance in this game, looking efficient from the field and also posting solid numbers in peripheral starts. The G League season will stop for one week due to the All-Star festivities, and Dunn enters the break as one of Capital City's most productive players. He's averaging 16.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game this season despite starting in just eight of his 20 outings.
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Kris Dunn: Stuffs stat sheet again
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Dunn posted 23 points (7-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, six assists, a steal and a block across 30 minutes in Friday's loss to Wisconsin.
Dunn continues to operate as an excellent scoring threat for the Go-Go regardless of his status in the starting lineup. He's also contributing in other categories and has been a valuable member of the team. He's putting up 15.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game despite starting in just seven of his 19 appearances.
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Kris Dunn: Comes close to triple-double
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Dunn posted 18 points (8-16 FG, 2-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, 11 assists and seven steals across 34 minutes off the bench in Saturday's overtime loss to the Mad Ants.
Dunn's chances of landing an NBA deal -- even if it's a 10-day deal -- look slim at the moment, but the floor general has been impressive and continues to show the ability to make an impact on both ends of the court on a regular basis.
