After a six-game road trip that careened from good to nearly disastrous Friday, the Phoenix Suns return home to host the Miami Heat to begin a five-game homestand Sunday.
There is currently a lot of concern surrounding Devin Booker’s status after he injured his ankle in Friday’s 110-103 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Booker left the game in the third quarter after tweaking his ankle.
As Bright Side’s East Coast Correspondent, I attended the Phoenix Suns’ contests against the New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets, and Philadelphia 76ers. About halfway through the season, and Jalen Green returning, there was a lot going on for the team.
Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.
Losing Devin Booker and Jalen Green due to injuries on Friday night in Atlanta isn’t just bad luck for the Phoenix Suns; it’s a stress test. It was another hamstring setback for Green, in just his second game back since being sidelined since November, reopening a familiar wound for Suns fans.
Suns fans rejoice. More items at the home game continue to get cheaper. After the team introduced the $2 Value Menu last season, Phoenix Owner Mat Ishbia announced Friday that beef and bean tacos and ice cream sandwiches will be added to it.
Half-hooper, half-villain Dillon Brooks has taken his game to a new level in his debut season with the Phoenix Suns. Envisioning himself as a Kobe Bryant-like scorer, or at least taking his inspiration from the Suns’ former nemesis, he’s averaging a career-high 20.2 points per game in 2025-26.
Devin Booker exited the Phoenix Suns’ game against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night with a right ankle injury, leaving the team with a major concern as they continue their road trip.
The Suns have been a pleasant surprise to this point, one of the NBA’s best early stories. But the real work may come next. Phoenix lost both Devin Booker (right ankle) and Jalen Green (precautionary right hamstring tightness) during Friday’s 110-103 road loss to the Hawks.
The Suns may have another injury problem on their hands, and this one involves Devin Booker. In the same game where Jalen Green exited early with hamstring tightness, Booker appeared to suffer a right ankle injury late in Friday’s loss at Atlanta.
Phoenix Suns Head Coach Jordan Ott gave an update after a close loss in Atlanta that also saw the loss of their two star scorers, Devin Booker and Jalen Green.
Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns jumped to 27-17 after a 116-110 win over Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. And on Friday, after two full days off, the Suns looked to secure their fourth win in a row, finishing out a six-game road trip with a battle against Jalen Johnson and the Atlanta Hawks.
In the same game in which his teammate Jalen Green was ruled out after just four minutes due to hamstring tightness, Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker appeared to suffer a right ankle injury, tweets Gerald Bourguet of Suns After Dark.
The Phoenix Suns don't feel particularly inclined to make a move ahead of the NBA's Feb. 5 trade deadline. Nor should they. The Suns are 27-17 with the West's fifth seed currently in their pocket.
Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia has prioritized fan experience since taking over the team in Feb. 2023 and made another major announcement regarding it on Friday.