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: 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.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Dealing with ankle soreness
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Dunn is probable for Thursday's game against New Orleans due to left ankle soreness.
Dunn logged 12 minutes in Tuesday's victory over San Antonio without picking up an injury designation, but the rookie's status will need to be monitored. He remains on track to play.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Modest production in start
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Dunn ended Sunday's 127-118 overtime loss to the Kings with eight points (4-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt), two rebounds, one block and one steal in 21 minutes.
Dunn returned to action following a one-game absence due to an ankle injury, and with Kevin Durant (ankle) sidelined, the rookie was thrust into a starting role. However, Dunn failed to capitalize on his third career start, as Royce O'Neale (28) and Grayson Allen (27) played more minutes off the bench. Regardless, with Durant sidelined for at least a few weeks, Dunn should maintain an increased role even if he moves to the bench, especially if Bradley Beal (knee) is forced to miss time.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Available Sunday
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Dunn (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Kings.
As expected, Dunn will return to action Sunday after missing his first game of the season Friday due to an ankle injury. The rookie's playing time and production have been sporadic, but he's averaged 6.8 points and 2.3 rebounds in 15.8 minutes over eight appearances (two starts).
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Full participant in practice
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Coach Mike Budenholzer said Dunn (ankle) fully participated in Saturday's practice and is expected to play in Sunday's game versus the Kings, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Dunn missed his first game of the season Friday due to an ankle injury but is expected to return to action against Sacramento. If Dunn is able to suit up, he should continue to be one of Phoenix's primary bench options in their forward rotation.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Out Friday
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Dunn (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Mavericks, Evan Sidery of Forbes.com reports.
The 21-year-old was considered doubtful for Friday's contest after suffering an ankle sprain Wednesday against Miami, so it's not a surprise he won't be available in Dallas. Dunn's next chance to take the court will come Sunday versus the Kings, but he could miss more time given the recency of the injury.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Diagnosed with ankle sprain
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Dunn ended with seven points (2-2 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound and one assist over nine minutes during Wednesday's 115-112 win over Miami. He left the contest in the fourth quarter with a sprained left ankle and did not return, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Dunn limped back to the locker room late in Wednesday's contest and did not return. While he's set to undergo further testing Thursday, he received an initial diagnosis of a sprained left ankle. The 21-year-old rookie has been a quality addition to the Suns rotation, and he's shooting 13-for-33 (39.4 percent) from three-point range after being considered a non-shooter in college. If he's forced to miss time, expect Royce O'Neale and Grayson Allen to pick up the slack. Dunn's next chance to play comes Friday at Dallas.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Goes to locker room
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Dunn limped back to the locker room during Wednesday's game against the Heat for undisclosed reasons, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
It's unclear when Dunn suffered the injury, but it forced him back to the locker room. While he's idle, Royce O'Neale and Grayson Allen could see more minutes.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Back to bench Saturday
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Dunn is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Portland.
Dunn was in the starting five against the Clippers on Thursday, and he finished with 16 points, four rebounds and one steal across 34 minutes. He'll retreat to the bench for Saturday's game as Bradley Beal (elbow) returns.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Fills in with 16 points
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Dunn amassed 16 points (6-12 FG, 4-9 3Pt), four rebounds and one steal across 34 minutes during Thursday's 125-119 victory over the Clippers.
With Bradley Beal (elbow) out, Dunn got his second start of the season. The Virginia product was expected to be more of a development player, but he's already making an impact, especially on defense. He's versatile enough to fill in at multiple positions, and his 6-6 frame is deceiving thanks to a huge wingspan. Dunn's results are bad news for those who drafted Grayson Allen, as his role will be compromised if Dunn sees steady improvement.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Dealing with knee soreness
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Dunn won't play in Saturday's game against the Kings due to left knee soreness, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Dunn will sit out the Suns' final Summer League game due to pain in his left knee. The injury likely won't impact his training camp availability. The No. 28 overall pick in this year's draft flashed his defensive abilities during Summer League and is considered one of the best defenders in the 2024 rookie class.
