Suns Forced to Change Starting Lineup vs Thunder

Phoenix will be without Devin Booker and Jalen Green for the matchup against Oklahoma City.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Phoenix Suns will be without several key players, including Devin Booker and Jalen Green, for their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Head coach Jordan Ott says the team will have to find new solutions to compete against one of the league's top defenses.

Why it matters

The Suns are heading into the All-Star break and need to preserve their star players, but the injuries open up opportunities for other players to step up against a tough opponent.

The details

With Booker, Green, and Grayson Allen all out due to injuries, the Suns will start Collin Gillespie, Jordan Goodwin, Royce O'Neale, Dillon Brooks, and Mark Williams against the Thunder. Coach Ott says the team will have to be aggressive and make the most of their limited opportunities against Oklahoma City's elite defense.

  • The game is scheduled for 7:00 PM MST on February 12, 2026.

The players

Devin Booker

All-Star guard for the Phoenix Suns who is out with a right ankle injury.

Jalen Green

Rising star guard for the Phoenix Suns who is out with a right hamstring injury.

Grayson Allen

Suns guard who is out due to a right knee injury.

Jordan Ott

Head coach of the Phoenix Suns.

Collin Gillespie

Suns guard who will be in the starting lineup.

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What they’re saying

“It's an opportunity for everyone against a good team. Second night of back to back, headed into all star [weekend], I think we all look at it as an opportunity, not just those guys. We have another night to go out, play as hard as we possibly can, put some pressure on them defensively and find new solutions.”

— Jordan Ott, Head Coach, Phoenix Suns (si.com)

“That's the tricky part against this team. No matter who you have on the floor, they're an elite defense for a reason. So when you get a crack, you got to let it go, knowing that you may not get another one [in the possession]”

— Jordan Ott, Head Coach, Phoenix Suns (si.com)

What’s next

The Suns will look to bounce back after this game as they head into the All-Star break.

The takeaway

The Suns' depth will be tested as they navigate injuries to key players, but this presents an opportunity for other players to step up and contribute against a tough opponent like the Thunder.