Ryan Dunn

Ryan Dunn

21-Year-Old ForwardF
Phoenix Suns  NBA  
Phoenix Suns
2024 Fantasy Outlook
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
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$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.

Delivers point per minute in return
FPhoenix Suns
December 14, 2024
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.
ANALYSIS
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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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 %
    An advanced statistic that measures a player's efficiency at shooting the ball that takes field goal percentage, free throw percentage, and three point percentage into account.
  • Effective Field Goal %
    A statistic that adjusts field goal percentage to account for the fact that three-point field goals count for three points while field goals only count for two points.
  • 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.
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True Shooting %
52.7%
 
Effective Field Goal %
53.4%
 
3-Point Attempt Rate
63.8%
 
Free Throw Rate
8.6%
 
Offensive Rebound %
3.9%
 
Defensive Rebound %
12.5%
 
Total Rebound %
8.3%
 
Assist %
6.2%
 
Steal %
1.4%
 
Block %
3.2%
 
Turnover %
7.5%
 
Usage %
16.5%
 
Fantasy Points Per Game
13.5
 
Fantasy Points Per Minute
0.8
 
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More Fantasy News
Absent from injury report
FPhoenix Suns
December 12, 2024
Dunn (ankle) has been cleared for Friday's game against the Jazz.
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Sitting out Sunday
FPhoenix Suns
Ankle
December 8, 2024
Dunn (ankle) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Magic.
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Won't play Saturday
FPhoenix Suns
Ankle
December 7, 2024
Dunn (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Miami, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
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Questionable to play Saturday
FPhoenix Suns
Ankle
December 6, 2024
Dunn (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Heat, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
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Won't play Thursday
FPhoenix Suns
Ankle
December 5, 2024
Dunn (ankle) is out for Thursday's game against the Pelicans, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
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Injury not long-term?
FPhoenix Suns
December 7, 2024
Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer doesn't believe Dunn's ankle injury will evolve into a long-term issue, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. "We're trying to stay on top of it and hopefully it's short term. We'll see how he is each day."
ANALYSIS
Dunn missed Sunday's loss to the Heat and has now missed two straight games with left ankle soreness. The rookie has made an impact on the defensive end and as a shooter for the Suns, so his absence has been greatly felt.
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