Phoenix Suns Start Homestand Without All-Star Devin Booker

Suns' leading scorer sidelined with right hip strain

Feb. 21, 2026 at 4:21am

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The Phoenix Suns will be without All-Star guard Devin Booker for their upcoming home game against the Orlando Magic. Booker exited the team's previous game against the San Antonio Spurs with a right hip strain and was ruled out by the team on Friday. This is the latest injury setback for Booker, who has dealt with a string of lower-body issues this season.

Why it matters

Booker is the Suns' leading scorer and one of the NBA's elite players. His absence will test the team's depth and ability to overcome injuries as they fight for playoff positioning in the second half of the season.

The details

Booker left the Suns' loss to the Spurs in the first half after appearing to favor his right side on a drive to the basket. He attempted to play through the discomfort during halftime warmups but did not return to the game. This is the second lower-body injury Booker has dealt with in recent weeks, as he previously sprained his ankle before the All-Star break and also battled a groin injury in December.

  • Booker exited the Suns' game against the Spurs on February 20, 2026.
  • The Suns announced Booker would be out for their game against the Magic on February 21, 2026.

The players

Devin Booker

All-Star guard for the Phoenix Suns who is the team's leading scorer.

Dillon Brooks

Suns player who missed the team's previous game due to suspension but is set to return.

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What’s next

The Suns begin a four-game homestand against the Orlando Magic on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 3 p.m. local time.

The takeaway

Booker's absence will test the Suns' depth and ability to overcome injuries as they fight for playoff positioning in the second half of the season. The team has struggled with consistent injury issues all year, and Booker's latest setback adds to those challenges.