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The Suns are giving Ryan Dunn another chance to prove himself

The Phoenix Suns are testing a new rotational approach in preseason play, with Ryan Dunn earning early minutes over Rasheer Fleming in the second unit. In both games so far—against the Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls—Dunn entered off the bench with roughly three minutes left in the first quarter, replacing Dillon Brooks.

The move suggests head coach Jordan Ott may be assessing Dunn’s readiness for a more prominent role, particularly as the Suns prepare for the regular season opener against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 23. Dunn, a third-year wing whose fourth-year option was recently picked up, showed stagnation in his first two seasons, failing to build on early promise.

His defensive versatility alongside shooters like Collin Gillespie and Luke Kennard could determine whether he earns sustained minutes, especially if he improves his three-point shooting and free-throw accuracy. The decision reflects Ott’s cautious but deliberate approach to evaluating offseason development before committing to a full-season plan.

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