Phoenix Suns superstar forward Kevin Durant and rookie Ryan Dunn both participated in Wednesday’s morning shootaround heading into matchup against Minnesota Timberwolves at Footprint Center to end a three-game homestand.

"Obviously I’m a player so I’m trying to play but it’s not up to me,” Dunn said.

Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn isn't letting an NBA Rising Stars snub deter him from focusing on what's in front of the rookie.

Bradley Beal started the second half for Dunn, who replaced him in the starting lineup beginning Jan. 6 at Philadelphia. Suns coach Mike Budenholzer moved Jusuf Nurkic and Beal to the bench starting that game.

Dunn, the No. 28 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, has quickly developed into one of the NBA's top rookies and premier defenders. He is averaging 7.3 points and 3.4 rebounds across 40 games (24 starts). His points per game are 12th among rookies (min. 30 games), but his defense has placed him on top of the charts:

Suns' Ryan Dunn: Cleared to face T-Wolves

Coming off bench

Phoenix Suns rookie, Ryan Dunn, selected 29th overall in the NBA Draft, has rapidly adjusted to the league's style and demands, strongly exceeding initial expectations.

Less than two minutes into the game, forward Ryan Dunn limped off the court and into the locker room after stepping on Devin Booker's foot on a drive to the basket, rolling his left ankle in the ...

Dunn (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports. Dunn is day-to-day with a left ankle sprain after imaging on his ankle came back negative,

Dunn has been ruled out for the rest of Saturday's game against the Wizards due to a left ankle sprain, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports. Dunn posted one point (0-1 FG, 1-2 FT) and one ...