The Suns have seen Ryan Dunn become an instant impact rookie from the 2024 NBA Draft class and he once again helped the team push past the Pistons for a victory.

In a Thursday-night bout with the Washington Wizards, rookie forward Ryan Dunn was against pivotal to the Suns’ winning effort. Something that’s becoming more and more common as he continues through his debut season in the NBA.

Suns guard Bradley Beal wanted rookie Ryan Dunn to soak in the moment of being a starter, despite Beal being benched.

This game marked the Suns debut for Nick Richards after he was acquired from the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. Richards came off the bench and made a huge impact with 21 points on 7-of-8 shooting, 11 rebounds and was a team-high plus-22 in 30 minutes.

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.

The Phoenix Suns' championship aspirations could be a dream deferred this season. However, two of the Suns' brighter lights have been rookies Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro. The Suns' 2024 draft ...

Phoenix Suns are above .500 for first time since Christmas after win over Detroit Pistons in third game of five-game road trip.

The keys to a Suns victory is simple - keep the rebounding battle close, exploit potential mismatches (Durant vs Harris), and take a healthy dose of three-point looks (Detroit is on the same level from behind the arc). Suns-Pistons is set to tip-off shortly after 2 P.M. Arizona time this afternoon.

Detroit Pistons forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (8) loses the ball against defense from Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) AP

The Suns traded Josh Okogie and three future second-round picks Wednesday for Richards and a second-round selection. Wearing No. 2, Richards joined the Suns (20-20) Friday in Detroit and was ready to make his debut Saturday against the Pistons (21-20) at Little Caesars Arena.

Ryan Dunn recorded a career-high 18 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 130-123 win over the Washington Wizards.