Dunn will come off the bench in Friday's preseason finale versus Utah, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Miles Bridges (ankle) is back and starting following a two-game layoff, so Dunn will head back to the second unit. As a reserve this preseason, Dunn is averaging 3.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 19.6 minutes per game.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Perfect from field Wednesday
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Dunn registered 15 points (6-6 FG, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, two blocks and one steal over 23 minutes during the Suns' 123-103 preseason loss to the Spurs on Wednesday.
Dunn got the start Wednesday while the Suns rested all of their projected starters, and the third-year pro stepped up by co-leading the team in both points and blocks. He averaged 19.4 minutes per game off the bench during the 2025-26 regular season, though Dunn played less than 10 minutes in five of the Suns' six playoff games. He figures to be the most likely candidate to enter Phoenix's starting five if Miles Bridges (ankle) were to miss time.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Starting Saturday
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Dunn will start in Saturday's preseason game against the Spurs, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Dunn is getting the start with Miles Bridges (ankle) unavailable for Saturday's exhibition. As a starter last season, Dunn averaged 9.3 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.3 triples and 1.3 steals per game.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Solid defensive production
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Dunn recorded four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in 23 minutes during Wednesday's 124-117 preseason loss to Chicago.
Dunn made his presence felt defensively, leading Phoenix's reserves in playing time while contributing across several statistical categories. His defensive versatility could help him secure a consistent rotation role, though limited offensive production may restrict his fantasy upside.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Fourth-year option picked up
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The Suns exercised Dunn's fourth-year option for 2027-28 on his rookie contract Thursday.
This was the expectation as Dunn plays out the final year of his rookie deal in 2027-28 ahead of restricted free agency the following year. He figures to be contending for a bench role with the likes of Jordan Goodwin, Haywood Highsmith, Rasheer Fleming and perhaps even rookie first-rounder Koa Peat at training camp this fall.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Lined up for bench role this year
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Dunn could be restricted to a reserve role next year after Phoenix acquired Miles Bridges from Charlotte this summer.
The Suns may have lost Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale this offseason, but they signed sharpshooter Luke Kennard in addition to receiving Bridges in a trade with the Hornets. Dunn opened 2025-26 as a starter before being phased out of Phoenix's rotation entirely during the playoffs, ultimately averaging a pedestrian 5.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 19.4 minutes per game over 70 appearances (16 starts) during the regular season. Dunn figures to be battling for a bench role with the likes of Jordan Goodwin, Haywood Highsmith, Rasheer Fleming and perhaps even rookie first-rounder Koa Peat at training camp this fall.
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Suns' Grayson Allen: Game-time decision for Game 1
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Allen (hamstring) is considered a game-time decision for Sunday's Game 1 against the Thunder, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Allen has missed the Suns' last three games due to a left hamstring injury. He's coming off a career year, averaging 16.5 points, 3.8 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 3.1 threes and 1.4 steals over 28.8 minutes per game during the regular season. That production would need to be replaced by Haywood Highsmith, Royce O'Neale and Ryan Dunn if Allen is unable to play in Game 1.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Reverting to bench role
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Dunn won't start Tuesday's Play-In Tournament game against Portland, Hayden Cilley of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Dunn got the spot start in Sunday's regular-season finale but will retreat to the bench Tuesday. The second-year forward isn't guaranteed significant playing time but could pick up a few extra minutes due to Grayson Allen (hamstring) being out.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Dropped from rotation
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Dunn (coach's decision) didn't receive any playing time Tuesday in the Suns' 115-111 loss to the Magic.
With Grayson Allen (knee) and Dillon Brooks (hand) back in action after one- and 18-game absences, respectively, Dunn was bumped out of the rotation while head coach Jordan Ott went with Royce O'Neale and Rasheer Fleming as the team's backup forwards. Dunn had played at least 17 minutes in each of his last six appearances, averaging 8.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.2 three-pointers while shooting 59.5 percent from the field over that stretch.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Encouraging performance
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Dunn recorded 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt), eight rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 23 minutes during Saturday's 108-105 loss to the Bucks.
Dunn had his best night in quite some time, recording double-digit scoring for the first time in his past 10 games, while also adding a pair of defensive stats. While this was certainly an encouraging performance, his recent lack of production cannot be overlooked. In 14 games over the past month, he has been barely a top-300 player, averaging 5.0 points and 4.5 rebounds in 19.3 minutes per outing.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Drops out of rotation
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Dunn (coach's decision) went unused off the bench in Friday's 122-115 loss to the Raptors.
Dunn had been seeing his playing time trend down recently, but Friday marked the first time all season that the second-year forward failed to see any action for non-injury reasons. Though he's regarded as a versatile defender, Dunn's perimeter shooting hasn't developed as the Suns had hoped, as he's converting on just 32.6 percent of his three-point attempts on the season. Now that the Suns are at full strength on the wing and at forward sans Dillon Brooks (hand), Dunn looks like he could find himself outside of the rotation more often than not while head coach Jordan Ott prioritizes Grayson Allen, Haywood Highsmith and Rasheer Fleming in the second unit.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Good to go vs. Cleveland
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Dunn (knee) is available for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports.
Dunn will return from a two-game absence due to a right knee injury, which will likely leave fewer minutes available for the likes of Rasheer Fleming, Isaiah Livers and Jordan Goodwin. Dunn has averaged 5.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 steals in 20.2 minutes per game across nine outings during December.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Iffy for Wednesday
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Dunn is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers due to a right knee contusion.
Dunn is in jeopardy of missing his third straight outing due to the right knee injury he sustained in Friday's win over the Pelicans. If the second-year forward remains sidelined, Rasheer Fleming and Jordan Goodwin are candidates for increased playing time. Across nine appearances in December, Dunn has averaged 5.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 steals in 20.2 minutes per tilt.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Listed out with knee soreness
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Dunn is out for Monday's game against the Wizards due to right knee soreness.
The forward will be trying to end a two-game absence during Wednesday's contest against the Cavaliers. Dunn's absence solidifies Royce O'Neale's streaming value in all fantasy leagues Monday, with Grayson Allen (knee) and Jalen Green (hamstring) out.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Out vs. New Orleans
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Dunn (knee) is out for Saturday's game against the Pelicans.
Dunn is dealing with right knee soreness and won't suit up for the second leg of this back-to-back set. His next chance to play will come against the Wizards on Monday.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Modest production in loss
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Dunn supplied seven points (2-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal over 20 minutes during Saturday's 119-116 loss to Golden State.
Dunn continues to provide very little outside of defensive stats, scoring single digits for the ninth straight game. During that time, he has averaged just 4.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 19.7 minutes per game. At this stage, he should be viewed as nothing more than a defensive streaming option.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Grabs eight boards in return
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Dunn (wrist) registered six points (3-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), eight rebounds, two steals and one assist across 21 minutes in Monday's 125-108 win over the Lakers.
The defensive-minded forward made his return Monday after missing the Suns' previous five games with a right wrist sprain. He didn't appear to be operating with any restrictions, given that he nearly reached his season-long average in minutes (23.8 per game). Dunn could be in line for a slight uptick in playing time in Phoenix's next game Friday in Houston, if both Devin Booker (groin) and Grayson Allen (illness) aren't available.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Out again Friday
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Dunn (wrist) is out for Friday's game against the Thunder, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Dunn will miss a fourth consecutive game while nursing a right wrist sprain, and there's no clarity as to when he might return to the hardwood. Jordan Goodwin and Isaiah Livers will likely continue to see more minutes as long as Dunn remains out.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Won't play Sunday
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Dunn (wrist) is out for Sunday's game against the Spurs, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Dunn will miss his first game of the season due to a right wrist sprain. His absence could open up more minutes for Isaiah Livers and Jordan Goodwin.
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Suns' Ryan Dunn: Questionable for Sunday
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Dunn is questionable for Sunday's game against the Spurs due to a right wrist sprain.
This injury is likely stemming from the spill Dunn took while attempting to dunk on Rudy Gobert on Friday, and the former's status will be worth monitoring following Sunday's shootaround. If Dunn can't give it a go, that could result in more minutes for Isaiah Livers.
