Dunn has a strong reputation for being an above-average defender at multiple positions, and that's the role he'll probably fill in a star-studded Suns roster that features Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal as primary offensive options. The rookie out of Virginia was the 28th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, but his path to regular minutes is quite crowded, so it wouldn't be surprising if he opens the season playing in the G League. Even if he cracks the Opening Night roster, don't expect Dunn to handle many offensive responsibilities soon. His playing style and the contending situation the Suns are in conspire heavily against his upside, so fantasy managers would be wise to target other potential players. Dunn has potential but is years away from being a valuable fantasy option even in dynasty and deeper leagues. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a two-year, $5.19 million contract with the Suns in July of 2024. Contract includes $2.78 million team option for 2026-27.
Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary
Dunn began his high school career at powerhouse Oak Hill Academy in Virginia. As a junior, he transferred to Long Island Lutheran High School, where he played for two years. After graduating, Dunn attended the Perkiomen School in Pennsylvania for a postgraduate year. There, he finished as a four-star recruit and committed to play college basketball at Virginia. Dunn had a relatively quiet freshman campaign, playing just 12.9 minutes per contest over 31 appearances. However, he enjoyed a breakout season in 2023-24, averaging 8.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.3 blocks and 1.3 steals in 27.5 minutes across 34 starts. The 6-foot-8 forward's 2.3 blocks per contest ranked 16th in the nation. Dunn was named to ACC All-Defensive Team and named to the Naismith Men's Defensive Player of the Year Watch List. Dunn's elite athleticism, prototypical size and instincts allow him to be a menace on defense. He can protect the rim from his position while also being able to smother opponents on the perimeter. Offensively, Dunn lives at the rim and can finish over shot-blockers. The 21-year-old is also an elite rebounder for his position. Dunn's skill set is similar to that of Matisse Thybulle and Andre Roberson, as he can guard the interior and perimeter at an elite level. Dunn also brings exceptional rebounding abilities for his position. He is still developing an outside shot, so his offensive game is currently capped to off-ball cutting and transition finishing. However, Dunn's impressive defensive ability, his ideal size and athleticism provide him a path to a valuable role at the next level.
Modest production in start
FPhoenix Suns
November 11, 2024
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.
ANALYSIS 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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Stat Review
How does Ryan Dunn compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
True Shooting %
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Effective Field Goal %
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3-Point Attempt Rate
Percentage of field goal attempts from three point range.
Free Throw Rate
Number of free throw attempts per field goal attempt.
Offensive Rebound %
An estimate of the percentage of available offensive rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
Defensive Rebound %
An estimate of the percentage of available defensive rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
Total Rebound %
An estimate of the percentage of available rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
Assist %
An estimate of the percentage of teammate field goals a player assisted while they were on the floor.
Steal %
An estimate of the percentage of opponent possessions that end with a steal by the player while they were on the floor.
Block %
An estimate of the percentage of opponent two-point field goal attempts blocked by the player while they were on the floor.
Turnover %
An estimate of turnovers committed per 100 plays.
Usage %
An estimate of the percentage of team plays used by a player while they were on the floor.
Fantasy Points Per Game
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True Shooting %
58.2%
Effective Field Goal %
59.0%
3-Point Attempt Rate
67.2%
Free Throw Rate
6.0%
Offensive Rebound %
2.8%
Defensive Rebound %
11.6%
Total Rebound %
7.3%
Assist %
6.1%
Steal %
1.1%
Block %
2.7%
Turnover %
3.8%
Usage %
16.2%
Fantasy Points Per Game
13.9
Fantasy Points Per Minute
0.8
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Starting Sunday
FPhoenix Suns
November 10, 2024
Dunn is in the Suns' starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Kings.
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Available Sunday
FPhoenix Suns
November 10, 2024
Dunn (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Kings.
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Full participant in practice
FPhoenix Suns
Ankle
November 9, 2024
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.
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Out Friday
FPhoenix Suns
Ankle
November 8, 2024
Dunn (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Mavericks, Evan Sidery of Forbes.com reports.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Participates in Suns workout
FFree Agent
June 21, 2024
The Suns held a pre-draft workout Thursday, and Dunn was among the prospects who participated, according to Evan Sidery of Forbes Sports.
ANALYSIS The Suns are looking at several prospects since they have the 22nd overall pick in the draft, and Dunn has been heavily linked with Phoenix in recent weeks. Dunn, out of Virginia, is widely seen as one of the best perimeter defenders in this year's class, and that could be a proper fit for the Suns since they can use all the defense they can get from their role players and bench contributors.