Dunn closed with 14 points (6-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-3 FT), two rebounds, one block and one steal over 22 minutes during Tuesday's 122-117 loss to the Hawks.
Dunn provided a spark offensively to a Phoenix squad that was searching for a third contributor behind Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, ending as one of four Suns players in double figures in scoring in a losing effort. Dunn has posted a double-digit point total in 10 contests this season, doing so in three straight appearances.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Scores 11 points in win
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Dunn finished Sunday's 120-113 win over the Hornets with 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and one steal over 27 minutes.
Dunn has started in each of the Suns' last six games, with the team going 4-2 in those contests. This was the fourth time he scored in double digits during that six-game stretch, and the rookie out of Virginia has found a way to produce on both ends of the court when given extended minutes. He's averaging 9.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 0.8 assists and a combined 1.3 steals-plus-blocks across 18 starts in 2024-25.
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.
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.
Dunn will start Saturday's game against the Pacers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Tyus Jones (illness) is on the shelf for Saturday's game, so Devin Booker and Bradley Beal will hold down the fort in the backcourt with Dunn getting the nod on the wing. In 12 starts this season, Dunn holds averages of 8.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 1.5 three-pointers in 23.3 minutes.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Returning to bench
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Dunn isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Dunn will retreat to the bench following the return of Devin Booker from a groin injury. The Virginia product is averaging 5.8 points and 1.8 rebounds over 16.8 minutes in his last five appearances as a reserve.
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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: Limited production off bench
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Dunn produced five points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 30 minutes during Monday's 117-90 loss to the Nuggets.
Dunn saw a sizable workload Monday but didn't make a big dent on the stat sheet despite the absence of Devin Booker (groin). The rookie forward has had a quiet December, posting averages of 5.3 points, 2.2 rebounds, 0.7 assists, 0.5 steals, 0.8 blocks and 0.7 three-pointers in 16.0 minutes across six appearances.
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: Absent from injury report
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Dunn (ankle) has been cleared for Friday's game against the Jazz.
Dunn will return to action after missing his squad's last three games due to a left ankle injury. He should see his usual workload off the bench given Kevin Durant's (ankle) likely return Friday.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Sitting out Sunday
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Dunn (ankle) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Magic.
He'll miss his third consecutive game while he recovers from a sore left ankle. With Kevin Durant (ankle) also sitting out a third straight contest, Royce O'Neale will likely make another start at power forward and could be in store for a 30-plus-minute role.
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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: Questionable to play Saturday
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Dunn (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Heat, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Dunn was sidelined for Thursday's game against the Pelicans after injuring his left ankle against the Spurs on Tuesday. If Dunn is unable to play Saturday, Royce O'Neale would likely draw the start for a second straight game since Kevin Durant is sidelined due to an ankle injury.
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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.
