Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal started the second half of Saturday's game against the Washington Wizards for rookie Ryan Dunn, who suffered a left ankle sprain in the first half. Dunn checked out of the game with 10:11 left in the first quarter and didn’t return. Dunn had replaced Beal in the starting lineup Jan. 6 at Philadelphia.

Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn exited Saturday's game early in the first quarter against the Washington Wizards with an apparent ankle injury.

Less than two minutes into the game, forward Ryan Dunn limped off the court and into the locker room after stepping on Devin Booker's foot on a drive to the basket, rolling his left ankle in the process. Dunn was eventually ruled out for the remainder of the game with a left ankle sprain.

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.

As the Suns pursue Jimmy Butler, rookie Ryan Dunn is untouchable, showcasing Phoenix's commitment to both immediate success and future stability.

Head coach Mike Budenhozer said after Saturday's 119-109 win over the Wizards that initial imaging on Dunn 's left ankle came back negative, Doug Haller of The Athletic reports.

The Suns have won eight of their last 11 games, a figure that is some type of tangible progress, but not as much as it should be after Saturday's win over the Wizards.

PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns (23-21) started off their three-game homestand with a big 119-109 victory over the Washington Wizards (6-38). These two teams also faced off last Thursday in Washington when the Suns beat the Wizards 130-123, holding off a late comeback by Washington.

The Phoenix Suns (22-21) begin their three-game homestand against the lowly Washington Wizards (6-37) on Saturday.

Ryan Dunn has emerged as one of the most promising ... track record as a playoff performer and his desire to join Phoenix, the Suns are hesitant to part ways with Dunn. The rookie is seen as ...

The Phoenix Suns continue to pursue a trade for Jimmy Butler, but a recent report deems that they will not include one of their key young players in a deal.

Dunn provided a spark offensively to a Phoenix squad that was searching for a third contributor behind Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, ending as one of four Suns players in double figures in scoring in a losing effort. Dunn has posted a double-digit point total in 10 contests this season, doing so in three straight appearances.