Suns' Devin Booker Suffers Hip Injury
The Phoenix Suns are monitoring the status of star guard Devin Booker after he exited a recent game with a hip injury. Details on his recovery timeline have not been released, but any potential absence could significantly impact the team's playoff positioning.
- This is the second significant injury for Booker in 2026, as he recently missed seven games from January 25 to February 5 with a sprained right ankle. Booker has played in only 13 of the team's 23 games since the start of the new year. - The hip injury occurred during the first quarter of the Suns' 121-94 loss to the San Antonio Spurs; Booker returned for a brief period in the second quarter before leaving the game for good. He finished with five points on 2-of-6 shooting in nine minutes of play. - Booker is the Suns' leading scorer, averaging 25.2 points, 6.3 assists, and 4.0 rebounds per game this season. - The Suns' record is 27-16 in games Booker has played this season, compared to 5-7 in games he has missed. - Phoenix currently holds the 7th seed in the Western Conference standings with a 32-23 record. - In Booker's absence, guard Jordan Goodwin saw an increased role, starting the second half against the Spurs. - The Suns' upcoming schedule includes home games against the Orlando Magic, Portland Trail Blazers, Boston Celtics, and Los Angeles Lakers.
