NBA Injury Report Hits Stars
Multiple NBA stars are sidelined with significant injuries affecting playoff races. Devin Booker is out at least one week with a right hip strain, while Dillon Brooks is out indefinitely after suffering a broken left hand. Johni Broome is also out indefinitely with a torn meniscus, and Rudy Gobert received a one-game suspension for a recent flagrant foul.
- This is Devin Booker's second significant injury this season, as he previously missed seven games in late January and early February with a sprained ankle. The Phoenix Suns have a record of 6-7 in games he has missed this season. - The one-game suspension for Rudy Gobert stems from his seventh flagrant foul of the season, which occurred when he hit Dallas Mavericks forward Marvin Bagley III in the head and neck area. This is Gobert's second suspension for accumulating flagrant fouls this season, and it will cost him a portion of his salary. - Gobert will serve his suspension during the Minnesota Timberwolves' upcoming home game against the Philadelphia 76ers. - Dillon Brooks was having a career year offensively, averaging over 21 points per game for the Phoenix Suns, a significant increase from his previous seasons. His absence will be felt on both ends of the floor, as he is also considered a key defensive player for the team. - A broken hand, like the one Dillon Brooks suffered, can have a wide-ranging recovery timeline for an NBA player, from a few weeks to a few months, depending on the severity and whether surgery is required. - Johni Broome, a rookie for the Portland Trail Blazers, has spent the majority of his first professional season playing for their G League affiliate. In his limited NBA appearances, he has averaged under one point and two rebounds per game. - Broome's torn meniscus occurred while he was playing in a G League game. The injury will require consultation with medical professionals to determine the best course of treatment, which will then determine his recovery timeline.
