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Ryan Dunn doesn’t enter the NBA as a classic “3&D.” He’s more of a “D&??,” an old-school pure defender with an offensive ecosystem still under construction.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / November 29

Suns Rule 2 Starters Out vs Nuggets

The Phoenix Suns have ruled out starting center Mark Williams and forward Ryan Dunn ahead of their matchup against the Denver Nuggets tonight according to head coach Jordan Ott.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 23

Suns’ Ryan Dunn ruled out vs Spurs after scary fall vs Minnesota

PHOENIX– One of the Phoenix Suns’ main defensive pieces in Ryan Dunn, will miss Sunday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs due to a right wrist sprain.

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Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / November 13

Inside the Suns: Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale, Ryan Dunn & more

Welcome to Inside the Suns, your weekly deep down analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team. Each week the Fantable – a round table of Bright Siders – give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Phoenix Suns News / The Lead / November 11

Patience Fueled Ryan Dunn’s Unexpected Journey To The NBA

Six years ago, no one would’ve anticipated that Ryan Dunn would be one of the top players in the Phoenix Suns rotation. Coming from a baseball family, the 16-year-old had a long way to go to become a pro basketball player.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 9

Exclusive: Ryan Dunn ‘honing in’ confidence level as he grows into Year 2 with Suns

PHOENIX– If you had told Ryan Dunn he would start 44 of his 74 games with the Phoenix Suns during his rookie season, he’d likely be honored and grateful, but not exactly surprised.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 28

Ryan Dunn’s sophomore season is starting to look like a reality check

The sophomore year of an NBA player is where the truth starts to show. It’s the season that reveals what a player might actually become. The rookie year is chaos, pure survival mode.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / October 2

Phoenix Suns exercised Ryan Dunn’s 3rd-year option for 2026-2027 season

The Phoenix Suns announced that they have exercised wing Ryan Dunn’s third-year option for the 2026-2027 season. The news was an obvious one after the solid rookie campaign Dunn was able to put together.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 2

Report: Suns Exercise Team Option on Key Forward's Contract

Ahead of the Phoenix Suns' preseason opener Friday, Phoenix reportedly made a big decision for next season. Spotrac's Keith Smith reported on X Thursday: "The Phoenix Suns have exercised their 2026-27 rookie scale team option for forward Ryan Dunn, a league source told Sportrac.

Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Rumors / October 2

Suns Pick Up Ryan Dunn’s 2026/27 Option

The Suns have exercised their 2026/27 rookie scale team option for forward Ryan Dunn, Spotrac contributor Keith Smith tweets. Phoenix had until the end of the month to decide whether to pick up Dunn’s $2,784,240 salary for next season.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 24

How Ryan Dunn has unlocked next level of Suns success

PHOENIX– For all the talk about the Phoenix Suns and their revamped roster, one player remains the same: Ryan Dunn. But he might not be the same. Fans might see an improved offensive game.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / August 14

Suns Rookie Climbs Board in NBA Re-Draft

The Phoenix Suns believed they got a steal with 28th overall pick Ryan Dunn moving into last season. That appears to be true. Dunn proved himself to be a tough defensive asset for Phoenix while displaying a strong mix of hustle and grit.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / July 11

Suns' Ryan Dunn Makes Khaman Maluach Statement Before Summer League

The Phoenix Suns start their 2025 NBA Summer League on Friday night as they take on the Washington Wizards. Of course, the Suns have had a busy offseason thus far as they have made multiple changes to their roster after missing the playoffs last season.

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Phoenix Suns News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / May 23

Ryan Dunn Earns Phoenix Suns Majerle Hustle Award

To close out his rookie year, Ryan Dunn earned the Majerle Hustle Award given to a player on the Phoenix Suns who best demonstrates heart, hustle, grit, and determination similar to that of former Suns player Dan Majerle displayed during his career.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / May 20

Suns Ryan Dunn snubbed off NBA All-Rookie teams

ESPN’s Shams Charania announced both of the NBA All-Rookie team, and Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn was snubbed off both teams. Despite a rough 2024-2025 season for the organization, Dunn was a lone bright spot being one of the few players to shine.

Phoenix Suns News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / April 12

Ryan Dunn Drops 26-Point Double-Double in Phoenix Suns Win

The season may be over for the Phoenix Suns, but don't tell that to Ryan Dunn. Having been eliminated from playoff contention two days earlier, former

Phoenix Suns News / Field Level Media / April 12

Ryan Dunn leads balanced Suns attack in romp over Spurs

Ryan Dunn scored 26 points and took 11 rebounds to help the host Phoenix Suns to a 117-98 romp past the San Antonio Spurs on Friday in the penultimate game of the season for both teams.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA Draft on SI / March 25

Rookie Ryan Dunn Gives Suns Valuable Minutes as Phoenix Fights for Postseason Spot

The Phoenix Suns picked up a massive win on Monday night, taking down the Milwaukee Bucks 108-106 to maintain their position as the No. 10 seed in the Western Conference.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 19

Suns’ Ryan Dunn reveals biggest factor for improved shooting

When the Phoenix Suns drafted Ryan Dunn, they were drafting a defensive specialist. However, there were looming questions surrounding his three-point shot.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / February 16

Why Suns Rookie's Future is Only Getting Brighter

All-Star day is here - and Ryan Dunn of the Phoenix Suns is set to play in the newly formed tournament as a member of the winning team from the Rising Stars challenge on Friday night.

Phoenix Suns News / Athlon Sports / February 14

How Suns' Ryan Dunn Performed in NBA Rising Stars Challenge

NBA All-Star weekend officially kicked off Friday night with the Rising Stars Challenge, and the stakes were high in this season’s tournament. Of course,

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / January 26

Suns injury report: rookie Ryan Dunn out vs Clippers with ankle injury

Phoenix Suns rookie wing Ryan Dunn is officially out against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday with a left ankle sprain. Dunn suffered the injury merely a minute into Phoenix’s 119-109 win over the Washington Wizards on Saturday on a drive to the rim that sent him to the free throw line.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA Draft on SI / January 18

Ryan Dunn Continues to Impress As Suns Push Past Pistons

The Phoenix Suns were searching for a spark in the 2024 NBA Draft. A class that nearly everyone around the NBA was considerably low on, not feeling that the prospects had high-end talent or even much back-end potential throughout the cycle.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA Draft on SI / January 17

Rookie Ryan Dunn Catching Fire as Suns Surge

In a Thursday-night bout with the Washington Wizards, rookie forward Ryan Dunn was against pivotal to the Suns’ winning effort. Something that’s becoming more and more common as he continues through his debut season in the NBA.