Suns rookie Ryan Dunn is using his snub from the Rising Stars Game at NBA All-Star Weekend as motivation to improve his overall skill set.

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.

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

When things looked bleak at the start of the year for the Philadelphia 76ers, rookie Jared McCain managed to emerge as bright spot. The young guard got an exten

Phoenix Suns rookie Ryan Dunn initially took issue with not being chosen for the Feb. 14 Rising Stars at Chase Center during NBA All-Star weekend in San Francisco.

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.