Suns Notes

Dunn logged eight points (3-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds and a steal in 10 minutes during Sunday’s All-Star Game semifinal loss to Shaq’s OGs.

Dunn tied for a team-high eight points with Dalton Knecht, although it was not enough to advance to the final. Dunn has seen a limited role of late, averaging 3.2 points and 2.6 rebounds in 10.8 minutes per contest over his last five appearances. The Suns return to action Thursday against the Spurs.

Durant will start for Shaq’s OGs against Candace’s Rising Stars in the second game of the NBA All-Star Game Tournament, per the NBA broadcast.

Durant was voted to his 15th All-Star Game, becoming the seventh player in NBA history to reach that milestone. Durant is shooting 53.2 percent from the field (including 40.4 percent from three) and is averaging 27.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.4 blocks over 36.5 minutes per game this season.

Dunn tallied three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds and one block over 3:46 of court time during Team C’s 25-14 win over Team G League in the Rising Stars final Friday.

Dunn didn’t have a major showing in the box score for Friday’s final, though he did tie Trayce Jackson-Davis for the best point-differential on Team C (plus-15). By winning the Rising Stars finals, Dunn and Team C will advance to the All-Star Game tournament on Sunday and will face Team Shaq in the first round. Dunn has averaged 2.6 points and 3.1 rebounds over 12.3 minutes per game in February.

Richards closed with 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-2 FT), 13 rebounds and two blocks over 28 minutes during Wednesday’s 119-111 loss to the Rockets.

Richards delivered an extremely efficient performance from the field while securing his 10th double-double of the season. Additionally, the big man recorded multiple swats for the 12th time across 35 regular-season appearances. Richards has now appeared in 14 outings with his new club (13 starts), averaging 8.8 points, 10.0 rebounds and 1.1 blocks across 23.5 minutes per contest.

Washington amassed 11 points (4-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal over 26 minutes during Wednesday’s 119-111 loss to the Rockets.

The two-way guard found his way into the rotation for a third consecutive contest, leading the second unit in scoring during a losing effort. Washington was fairly productive in his season-high 26 minutes, scoring in double figures for the first time since the 2022-23 campaign with Houston. Over his last three appearances, the 23-year-old has averaged 6.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists across 20.0 minutes per game.