Suns' Dillon Brooks out for remainder of Magic game with left hand injury

Brooks missed Thursday's game due to a one-game suspension and is now sidelined with a hand injury.

Feb. 21, 2026 at 11:41pm

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Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks left the Feb. 21 game against the Orlando Magic in the first quarter with a left hand injury and will not return. Brooks, who missed the previous game due to a suspension, was ruled out to start the second half. The Suns are already without star player Devin Booker, who is dealing with a right hip strain.

Why it matters

Brooks' injury is a significant blow to the Suns, who are already short-handed with Booker out. The team is fighting for playoff positioning in the Western Conference, so losing a key contributor like Brooks could impact their postseason chances.

The details

Brooks appeared to injure his left hand after a contested jump shot by Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. He checked out of the game with 4:46 left in the first quarter and did not return. The Suns trailed the Magic 51-43 at halftime.

  • Brooks left the game in the first quarter on February 21, 2026.
  • Brooks served a one-game suspension on February 19, 2026 for picking up his 16th technical foul.

The players

Dillon Brooks

A forward for the Phoenix Suns who is averaging a career-high 21.2 points per game in his first season with the team.

Wendell Carter Jr.

A center for the Orlando Magic who contested the jump shot that led to Brooks' injury.

Devin Booker

The star player for the Phoenix Suns who is sidelined with a right hip strain.

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What they’re saying

“It appears Brooks first grabbed at his left hand after taking a jump shot that Magic big Wendell Carter Jr. contested. Carter appeared to make contact with Brooks' hand.”

— Duane Rankin, Suns Insider (azcentral.com)

What’s next

The Suns will need to evaluate the extent of Brooks' left hand injury and determine how long he may be sidelined. The team is already dealing with Booker's hip injury, so losing another key player could be a significant setback in their push for the playoffs.

The takeaway

The Suns' depth is being tested with injuries to both Dillon Brooks and Devin Booker. The team will need to find a way to overcome these challenges and maintain their position in the Western Conference playoff race.