Phoenix Suns rookie Ryan Dunn wasn’t chosen for the Feb. 14 Rising Stars at Chase Center during NBA All-Star weekend in San Francisco. The first-round pick out of Virginia is averaging 7.3 points and 3.5 rebounds in 40 games. The 6-foot-8 Dunn has started 24 games as he replaced Beal in the starting lineup.

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.

Rookie Ryan Dunn of the Phoenix Suns and second-year NBA players Anthony Black of the Orlando Magic, Toumani Camara of the Portland Trail Blazers and Ausar Thompson of the Detroit Pistons have been named replacements for the 2025 Castrol Rising Stars. pic.twitter.com/rSBjihMMuO

Phoenix Suns rookie Ryan Dunn was not among the 10 rookies named to the 2025 NBA Rising Stars during All-Star weekend.

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

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.

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 ...

Rookie Ryan Dunn of the Phoenix Suns and second-year NBA players Anthony Black of the Orlando Magic, Toumani Camara of the Portland Trail Blazers and Ausar Thompson of the Detroit Pistons have been named replacements for the 2025 Castrol Rising Stars. pic.twitter.com/rSBjihMMuO

Dunn (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against Minnesota, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports. Dunn was tabbed questionable for the contest due to a sprained left ankle, but he's been ...

"That was one of my goals in mind," Dunn said after Wednesday's morning shootaround, a day after the NBA announced the participants. "Kind of upset at first not making it, but those rookies ... they're balling out this year.

Attacking midfielder Julian Altobelli, who led Toronto FC 2 in scoring last season with 11 goals in 23 games, has signed with York United FC of the Canadian Premier League on a one-year contract with a club option for 2026.