Dunn ended Wednesday's 127-121 win over the Bulls with 16 points (7-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five rebounds, one block and one steal in 29 minutes.
Injuries to Bradley Beal (hamstring) and Grayson Allen (foot) have been offset nicely by Dunn, who made his fourth consecutive start. Over the four appearances, Dunn averaged 15.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 1.0 assists. The 2024 first-round pick has managed to eke out 32 starts with the team, but he's yet to score more than 18 points this season. The rookie out of Virginia will take a back seat when Beal and Allen return, but he should be a valuable development player heading into next season.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Another solid outing
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Dunn closed with 13 points (5-12 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist, two blocks and three steals across 23 minutes during Sunday's 107-96 loss to the Lakers.
Dunn has made two straight starts and totaled 29 points, eight rebounds, four assists, seven steals and two blocks during those contests. The Suns are trending in the wrong direction, which should allow the rookie to carve out a consistent role down the stretch, especially if he continues to produce on both ends of the court.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Four steals against Sacramento
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Dunn had 16 points (6-16 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and four steals over 33 minutes during Friday's 122-106 victory over the Kings.
The rookie forward had just three steals total over his prior 23 appearances, but Dunn was busy at both ends of the court Friday as he set a new season high in pilfers while tying his season scoring high. His elevated workload came with Grayson Allen (foot) sidelined and Mason Plumlee getting ejected after only 16 minutes, so Dunn's strong performance may not lead to a bigger role in the Suns' rotation.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Starting Friday vs. SAC
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Dunn is in the Suns' starting lineup against the Kings on Friday.
Dunn has been a healthy DNP in three of the Suns' last five games, but he will make his 29th start of the season Friday -- and his first since Feb. 8 -- while Royce O'Neale comes off the bench. As a starter this season, Dunn has averaged 8.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 0.9 assists over 21.9 minutes per game.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Gets some rotation minutes
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Dunn finished Wednesday's 111-104 loss to the Rockets with four points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and two blocks across 17 minutes.
Grayson Allen (foot) and Nick Richards (ankle) both missed Wednesday's game, opening some rare rotation minutes for Dunn on the wings. Dunn had played a combined 13 minutes in his previous three appearances, but he gave the coaching staff something to think about by providing a spark on the defensive end Wednesday.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Scoreless in loss
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Dunn totaled zero points (0-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt), two rebounds and one block in 14 minutes in Thursday's 124-116 loss to the Pelicans.
Dunn's hot stretch in January feels like forever ago, as he's gone scoreless in five straight games. The 2025 Rising Stars participant has seen his role and impact with the Suns shrink over the past month. In 10 games in February, the 22-year-old rookie averaged just 1.8 points and 2.6 rebounds in 11.3 minutes per game.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Scores eight in All-Star Game loss
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Dunn logged eight points (3-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds and a steal in 10 minutes during Sunday's All-Star Game semifinal loss to Shaq's OGs.
Dunn tied for a team-high eight points with Dalton Knecht, although it was not enough to advance to the final. Dunn has seen a limited role of late, averaging 3.2 points and 2.6 rebounds in 10.8 minutes per contest over his last five appearances. The Suns return to action Thursday against the Spurs.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Three points in Rising Stars final
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Dunn tallied three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds and one block over 3:46 of court time during Team C's 25-14 win over Team G League in the Rising Stars final Friday.
Dunn didn't have a major showing in the box score for Friday's final, though he did tie Trayce Jackson-Davis for the best point-differential on Team C (plus-15). By winning the Rising Stars finals, Dunn and Team C will advance to the All-Star Game tournament on Sunday and will face Team Shaq in the first round. Dunn has averaged 2.6 points and 3.1 rebounds over 12.3 minutes per game in February.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Will start vs. Denver
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Dunn will be in the starting lineup Saturday against the Nuggets.
The Suns will be shorthanded for Saturday's game against the Nuggets, with Kevin Durant (ankle), Bradley Beal (toe) and Grayson Allen (knee) set to miss this matchup. Dunn will be in the starting lineup due to these injuries, which will be the 28th time he's gotten the nod as a starter this season. He's averaging 8.4 points and 3.9 rebounds per game in a starting role during the 2024-25 campaign.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Probable for Friday
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Dunn (ankle) is probable for Friday's game against the Jazz.
After leaving Wednesday's loss to the Thunder with left ankle soreness, Dunn will likely suit up for the Suns on Friday. The rookie first-rounder has averaged 3.1 rebounds, 3.0 points and 1.1 assists in 13.9 minutes over his last eight games (six starts), so he's currently trending down in fantasy leagues.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Exits early Wednesday
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Dunn left Wednesday's 140-109 loss to Oklahoma City after sustaining an ankle injury in the fourth quarter and did not return, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Dunn logged two points (1-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt) and five rebounds across 11 minutes before checking out of the game for good with 11:29 remaining in the final quarter. While his ankle injury doesn't appear to be too significant, Dunn should be considered day-to-day ahead of Friday's matchup with Utah, which is the first leg of a back-to-back set for the Suns.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Goes to locker room
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Dunn exited Wednesday's game against the Thunder with an apparent lower leg injury, Chris Mannix of SI.com reports.
Dunn limped off the floor and into the locker room early in the fourth quarter. While he's idle, Royce O'Neale, Bradley Beal and Grayson Allen could see more minutes.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Not starting Wednesday
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Dunn isn't part of the first unit for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.
Phoenix is shaking up its starting five, opening Wednesday's contest with Tyus Jones, Devin Booker, Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale and Nick Richards on the floor. It'll be Dunn's second time coming off the bench in 16 games. Still, expect the rookie wing to see plenty of minutes considering the Suns will be without Kevin Durant (ankle).
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Cleared to face T-Wolves
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Dunn (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against Minnesota, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Dunn was tabbed questionable for the contest due to a sprained left ankle, but he's been given the green light. Dunn has started in his last 12 appearances and should be expected to do so again Wednesday.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Hits for 15 in Monday's start
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Dunn finished with 15 points (6-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist in 27 minutes during Monday's 109-99 win over Philadelphia.
Making his fifth start in the last six games, Dunn produced solid numbers in a complementary role. The three made three-pointers were his highest total since Oct. 31, and the rookie forward may have earned a regular spot in the starting five, as Bradley Beal was shifted to the bench Monday. Over his last seven games, Dunn is averaging 9.4 points, 4.7 boards, 1.4 assists, 1.4 threes and 1.1 blocks in 27.1 minutes a contest.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Expected to start
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The Suns are expected to move Dunn into the starting five in Monday's game against the 76ers in place of Bradley Beal, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.
Amid a four-game skid that has dropped them outside of the top 10 in the Western Conference, the Suns are planning to shake up their lineups. Dunn and Mason Plumlee are in line to move into the starting five, while Beal and Jusuf Nurkic head to the second unit. Dunn has already logged 13 starts this season, usually when the Suns have been without Beal, Devin Booker or Kevin Durant due to injury. In his last four starts, Dunn averaged 9.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 24.5 minutes per contest.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Starting Wednesday
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Dunn is in the Suns' starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.
With Devin Booker (groin) out for another game, the Suns needed a temporary replacement for their starting lineup. With Grayson Allen (concussion) also out and instead of Royce O'Neale, the Suns will have Dunn part of their starting five for Christmas night. As a rookie starter, Dunn is averaging 8.8 points and 2.9 rebounds in 23.3 minutes of play.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Delivers point per minute in return
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Dunn (ankle) scored 13 points (5-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and added two blocks, one steal and one rebound across 13 minutes Friday in the Suns' 134-126 win over the Jazz.
The Suns were without Bradley Beal (knee) on Friday, but the team was otherwise back to full strength with Dunn, Kevin Durant (ankle) and Jusuf Nurkic (thigh) returning from three-, three- and five-game absences, respectively. While Dunn delivered strong numbers during his time on the court, he likely won't see his minutes climb much further now that Durant is back in the fold. Dunn's output on the defensive end (0.6 steals and 0.6 blocks in 17.6 minutes per game this season) was fully expected after he shined on that end of the court during his collegiate career at Virginia, but the rookie's development as a perimeter shooter has been a more unexpected surprise. He's knocking down 1.2 three-pointers per game at a 32.4 percent clip for Phoenix after going 12-for-51 from distance (23.5 percent) over his two seasons in college.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Won't play Saturday
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Dunn (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Miami, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Dunn will be sidelined for a second straight game due to a left ankle injury, and his next chance to play will be Sunday against the Magic. Royce O'Neale and Oso Ighodaro will see an uptick in playing time Saturday due to the absences of Dunn and Kevin Durant (ankle).
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Won't play Thursday
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Dunn (ankle) is out for Thursday's game against the Pelicans, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
The rookie injured his left ankle in the win over the Spurs on Tuesday despite logging 12 minutes, and it seems the injury is severe enough to keep him sidelined for this contest. His next chance to play will come against the Heat on Saturday. Royce O'Neale should continue to see an uptick in minutes at forward since Kevin Durant (ankle) is also out.
