Suns rookie Ryan Dunn is using his snub from the Rising Stars Game at NBA All-Star Weekend as motivation to improve his overall skill set.

Bradley Beal started the second half for Dunn, who replaced him in the starting lineup beginning Jan. 6 at Philadelphia. Suns coach Mike Budenholzer moved Jusuf Nurkic and Beal to the bench starting that game.

Phoenix Suns rookie forward Ryan Dunn will not play on Monday against the Los Angeles Clippers due to a sprained left ankle.

Coming off bench

Dunn (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports. Dunn is day-to-day with a left ankle sprain after imaging on his ankle came back negative,

Phoenix's starting five consists ... is a worrying sign for his fantasy managers. Ryan Dunn (ankle) is also questionable, so the Suns may need guys like Royce O'Neale and Grayson Allen to step ...

For those still holding onto optimism regarding the Phoenix Suns' chances at becoming a contender this season, they continue to test your faith.

Naz Reid has been ruled for Wednesday night's game against the Phoenix Suns at the Footprint Center in Phoenix due to illness, Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch told reporters pregame. Rob Dillingham, who was also questionable due to illness, is available. Kevin Durant (thumb), who was a gametime decision, is available for the Suns.

The Phoenix Suns are moving into tonight's duel against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a real shot to continue to both pile up victories while also potentially securing key tiebreakers against Western Conference rivals.

The Phoenix Suns (24-21) play the final of their homestand against the Minnesota Timberwolves (25-21) on Wednesday.