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.

Suns' Ryan Dunn: Cleared to face T-Wolves

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:

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.

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.

The Phoenix Suns (24-21) play the final of their homestand against the Minnesota Timberwolves (25-21) on Wednesday.

The Phoenix Suns are moving into tonight's duel against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a real shot to continue to both pile up victories while also potentially securing key tiebreakers against Western Conference rivals.

The Phoenix Suns (24-21) play the final of their homestand against the Minnesota Timberwolves (25-21) on Wednesday.