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The Phoenix Suns had a handful of options with their first-round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, though the organization ultimately chose Virginia forward Ryan Dunn.

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Your weekly Inside the Suns analysis straight from the BSotS community who live and breathe the team. Each week the Fantable — a round table of Bright Siders — give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news.

Phoenix Suns News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / October 16

Ryan Dunn's Best College Highlights | UVA Basketball

With just a few preseason games under his belt, former Virginia basketball forward and Phoenix Suns rookie Ryan Dunn is already being called the steal of the NBA Draft.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 15

Ryan Dunn is impressing both pundits and fans as the Suns’ preseason steal

Eyes are looking at Phoenix and the emergence of Dunn is changing people’s minds. The Phoenix Suns selected Ryan Dunn with the 28th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, a decision made after a calculated trade down.

Phoenix Suns News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / October 14

Ryan Dunn is Being Called the Steal of the NBA Draft After 4 Preseason Games

In a development not foreseen by even the most optimistic supporters of Virginia men's basketball and the professional players it produces, Ryan Dunn has put the NBA on notice after just four preseason games and it's mostly due to his shockingly proficient three-point jumper.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 14

3 takeaways from the Suns win against the Nuggets

The Phoenix Suns’ preseason, through four games, has provided reasons for optimism. While the preseason is typically uneventful, serving its purpose as a warm-up for the long and demanding season ahead, it’s not where you’ll see intricate offensive sets or stifling defensive schemes.

Ryan Dunn News / NBA Draft on SI / October 14

Is Ryan Dunn Already The Steal Of The 2024 NBA Draft?

As a prospect, Ryan Dunn was best known for his defensive ability. En route to earning ACC All-Defense honors last season, the Virginia wing wreaked havoc.

Phoenix Suns News / Arizona Sports / October 13

Ryan Dunn’s unforeseen breakout continues in Suns preseason play

We are 4-for-4 in Phoenix Suns preseason games where rookie Ryan Dunn is the story, with Sunday’s 118-114 win against the Denver Nuggets serving as the latest rendition.

NBA News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 12

Major Takeaway From Suns Loss to Pistons

The Phoenix Suns dropped their first game of the five-game preseason slate Friday night in blowout fashion to the Detroit Pistons by a score of 109-94.

NBA News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 12

3 takeaways from the Suns loss to the Pistons on Friday night.

No, just because Phoenix lost doesn’t mean they’re all bad. Aw, shucks. Looks like the Phoenix Suns will not go undefeated in the preseason, as they dropped their preseason home opener to the Detroit Pistons last night, 109-91.

Phoenix Suns News / Arizona Sports / October 12

Phoenix Suns start slow, drop 1st game of preseason to Pistons

Friday night’s 109-91 Phoenix Suns loss to the Detroit Pistons was not a preseason contest they can really build off, unlike their first two. This defensive effort in the preseason will serve as the example of what they cannot do at any point this year.

Phoenix Suns News / Arizona Sports / October 10

Ryan Dunn showing ‘fearlessness’ on both sides of floor for Suns

How much can a young players change their game over three months? That’s a question worth asking about Phoenix Suns rookie Ryan Dunn. The 28th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft had a relatively tame level of impact in summer league play back in July, more or less looking like the player he was at Virginia.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA Draft on SI / October 10

Ryan Dunn's Increasing Range Is Huge For His Upside

Ryan Dunn hit a grand total of 12 shots from beyond the arc during his college career, increasingly looking like a player who would be incapable of playing a proper wing position.

Phoenix Suns News / Last Word On Sports / October 10

The Phoenix Suns Secret Weapon

The Suns are off to a hot preseason, starting 2-0 which fans are impressed with. What has been even more impressive is rookie Ryan Dunn showcasing the role he can bring for this Suns bench.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 9

Suns Rookies Off to Incredible Start

The Phoenix Suns aren't exactly synonymous with drafting and developing rookie talent within the last few years. You'll have to go back to the 2020 NBA Draft, where the Suns took Jalen Smith - but even he didn't stick around in The Valley long.

NBA News / Arizona Sports / October 8

Ryan Dunn, Oso Ighodaro continue flashing in Suns’ win vs. Pistons

For all of the flashes that were absent for Phoenix Suns rookie Ryan Dunn in summer league, these two games in the preseason have been like a strobe light going off.

Phoenix Suns News / Yardbarker / October 3

Watch: Bradley Beal has high praise for Suns rookies

If you ask Suns star Bradley Beal why he's optimistic about the future of the franchise, he'd point to the team's two draft picks.

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Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / September 22

How Suns' Top Pick Can Emerge as X-Factor

On a team full of star players, the Phoenix Suns will need their supporting cast to step up if they're going to make good on their potential for the upcoming 2024-25 season.

Phoenix Suns News / Last Word On Sports / August 28

One Question For Each Phoenix Suns Rookie

The Phoenix Suns, much like their division rivals in the Lakers, Warriors, and Clippers, made off with talented rookies in the 2024 NBA Draft. Those rookies however have questions in their games that they need to answer.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA Draft on SI / July 25

Rookie Swingman Ryan Dunn Can Alleviate Some Pressure From the Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix Suns are looking to bounce back from a disappointing ending to their season in which they went 49-33 before being swept by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 16

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Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Rumors / July 2

Suns sign No. 28 pick Ryan Dunn to rookie deal

The 28th pick in last week’s draft, Dunn will make $2,530,800 in his first season, assuming the usual 120% of the rookie scale figure given out by most teams to first-rounders. He’s due to make $12,998,353 during his first four years in the NBA.

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