Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn is listed out for the second game of a back-to-back at the New Orleans Pelicans on Dec. 27 with right knee soreness, according to the team’s latest injury report. He initially was listed as questionable.
Dunn was injured in the second quarter of the game Dec. 26 when he collided with teammate Collin Gillespie. Dunn left the game and went to the locker room, but returned to the bench later and was listed as available the rest of the game. The Suns (17-13) went on to defeat the Pelicans 115-108.
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In addition, the Suns are listing center Mark Williams as available for Saturday’s game.
He was initially listed as questionable due to right-knee injury management. Williams, who has a history of missing extended time with injuries in previous years, has been sitting the second of back-to-backs this season. Williams had a standout performance Friday with 24 points and 13 rebounds. This would mark his first appearance in the second game of back-to-backs this season.
Grayson Allen (right knee injury management), and Jalen Green (right hamstring strain) both remain out. Jordan Goodwin is available with a jaw sprain. He has been wearing a protective mask.
New Orleans (8-24) lists four players out: Trey Alexander and Hunter Dickinson (both G League two-way players); and
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Saturday’s game starts at 5 p.m. MST and will be televised on Arizona’s Family (3TV) and Arizona’s Family Sports.
(This story has been updated to reflect Mark Williams’ latest status).
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Injury report updated as Phoenix Suns face New Orleans Pelicans