Suns-Blazers Live Updates: Injured Devin Booker Misses Portland Trip

Phoenix Suns take on the Portland Trail Blazers in a key Western Conference matchup.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 5:31pm

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The Phoenix Suns will face the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night at Moda Center, with the Suns coming off a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers and the Blazers having lost their last five games. The Suns are currently seventh in the Western Conference, while the Blazers are 10th. Devin Booker will miss the game due to a right ankle sprain, while Jalen Green is listed as questionable with a left hip contusion and right hamstring injury management. The Blazers will also be missing several key players due to injuries.

Why it matters

This game is an important one in the Western Conference playoff race, with both teams looking to improve their standing. The absence of Devin Booker, one of the Suns' best players, could be a significant factor in the outcome of the game.

The details

The Suns (30-20) are coming off a 117-93 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, while the Blazers (23-27) have lost their last five games. Devin Booker, who was recently named an NBA All-Star for the fifth time, will miss his sixth consecutive game after spraining his right ankle on Jan. 23. Jalen Green, who has only played five games for the Suns this season, is listed as questionable with a left hip contusion and right hamstring injury management. The Blazers will also be missing several key players due to injuries, including Deni Avdija (low back strain), Scoot Henderson (left hamstring tear), and Kris Murray (lumbar strain). Jrue Holiday (personal reasons) is also listed as questionable.

  • The game is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 9 p.m. MST.
  • Booker has missed the last six games after spraining his right ankle on Jan. 23.

The players

Devin Booker

A five-time NBA All-Star and one of the Suns' best players, who will miss the game due to a right ankle sprain.

Jalen Green

A Suns player who is listed as questionable with a left hip contusion and right hamstring injury management, and has only played five games this season.

Deni Avdija

A Trail Blazers player who is out with a low back strain.

Scoot Henderson

A Trail Blazers player who is out with a left hamstring tear.

Kris Murray

A Trail Blazers player who is out with a lumbar strain.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This game is an important one in the Western Conference playoff race, with both teams looking to improve their standing. The absence of Devin Booker, one of the Suns' best players, could be a significant factor in the outcome of the game.