Suns Get Key Players Back, Cole Anthony Still Not With Team

Phoenix Suns welcome back Devin Booker and Jalen Green, but are still determining Cole Anthony's status.

Feb. 9, 2026 at 8:39pm

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The Phoenix Suns will have Devin Booker and Jalen Green available for their upcoming game against the Dallas Mavericks, as both players have returned from injuries. However, newly acquired Cole Anthony is still not with the team, with the Suns still determining his status.

Why it matters

The Suns are in the midst of a tight playoff race in the Western Conference, so having their key players healthy and available is crucial. The uncertainty around Cole Anthony's status could also impact the team's roster and rotation moving forward.

The details

Booker was sidelined for seven games with a right ankle sprain, while Green missed three straight games with a left hip contusion and was also ruled out under right hamstring injury management. Grayson Allen (right knee sprain) and two-way player Isaiah Livers (left shoulder sprain) are out for the game and will be re-evaluated after the NBA All-Star break. The Suns acquired Cole Anthony and Amir Coffey from the Milwaukee Bucks in a three-team deal before the trade deadline, but the team is still determining Anthony's status.

  • Booker and Green returned to action in the Suns' 109-103 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Feb. 7.
  • The Suns host the Dallas Mavericks on Feb. 10.

The players

Devin Booker

All-Star guard for the Phoenix Suns who was sidelined for seven games with a right ankle sprain.

Jalen Green

Suns guard who missed three straight games with a left hip contusion and right hamstring injury management.

Cole Anthony

Guard acquired by the Suns in a three-team trade before the deadline, but his status with the team is still being determined.

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What they’re saying

“I think they're still determining that. Working through that as we speak.”

— Jordan Ott, Suns Head Coach (The Arizona Republic)

“There wasn't a real update on the situation.”

— Jordan Ott, Suns Head Coach (The Arizona Republic)

What’s next

The Suns will continue to evaluate Cole Anthony's status and determine if he will join the team before their next game against the Dallas Mavericks on Feb. 10.

The takeaway

The Suns' ability to get key players like Booker and Green back from injury is a positive sign as they push for a playoff spot, but the uncertainty around Cole Anthony's status could create some roster and rotation questions moving forward.