Rookie forward Ryan Dunn has already been ruled out with a left ankle sprain he suffered early in the first quarter of Saturday’s win over the Washington Wizards. Bradley Beal s

Coming off bench

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

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.

Richards - coupled with rookie stud Oso Ighodaro - will inject a very pointed surge of athleticism into the Suns' lineup. Last season Nick Richards had more dunks (120) than Nurkic and Plumlee combined (100) in 1000 fewer minutes.

Kevin Durant scored 29 points and Nick Richards continued to make a stellar impression as the Phoenix Suns notched a 119-109 victory over the visiting Washington Wizards on Saturday night.Richards

The Phoenix Suns will be shorthanded on Thursday against the Washington Wizards, as they ruled out guard Bradley Beal with a left ankle sprain.

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

Almost losing after having a 24-point lead, the Phoenix Suns returned to .500 as they beat the Washington Wizards 130-123 without Bradley Beal. Devin Booker led all players in scoring with 37 points,

Kevin Durant put up the game-high 36 points and Devin Booker scored 35 to lead the Phoenix Suns over the Detroit Pistons, 125-121, on Saturday.

Suns rookie Ryan Dunn added 12 points ... See if Budenholzer goes to this more moving forward. Kevin Durant on Nick Richards debut: “He was terrific. Finishing around the rim.

Last season Nick Richards had more dunks (120 ... both a better scheme and better personnel to surround him - from Ryan Dunn, to Royce O'Neale, and even Durant. The new Sun will have the resources ...