Suns Lose Dillon Brooks for Extended Period After Hand Surgery

Phoenix forward to be re-evaluated in 4-6 weeks after successful procedure on fractured left hand

Feb. 24, 2026 at 6:19pm

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The Phoenix Suns announced that forward Dillon Brooks underwent successful surgery on his fractured left hand and will be re-evaluated in 4-6 weeks. Brooks, who is averaging a career-high 20.9 points per game in his first season with the Suns, suffered the injury in the first quarter of Saturday's double-overtime win over the Orlando Magic. The team also provided updates on the injuries of other key players, including Jordan Goodwin, Devin Booker, and Haywood Highsmith.

Why it matters

The loss of Brooks, one of the Suns' top scorers, is a significant blow as the team fights for playoff positioning in the Western Conference. His absence will force other players to step up and fill the scoring void, potentially impacting the team's performance in the coming weeks.

The details

Brooks was injured in the first quarter of Saturday's 113-110 double-overtime win over the Orlando Magic. He sat out Sunday's 92-77 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. The Suns also announced that guard Jordan Goodwin will be re-evaluated in 1-2 weeks for a left calf strain, while Devin Booker (right hip strain) and Haywood Highsmith (right knee injury management) will be re-evaluated in the coming weeks.

  • Brooks underwent successful surgery on his fractured left hand on February 23, 2026.
  • Brooks will be re-evaluated in 4-6 weeks.

The players

Dillon Brooks

A forward for the Phoenix Suns who is averaging a career-high 20.9 points per game in his first season with the team.

Jordan Goodwin

A guard for the Phoenix Suns who is averaging 8.9 points per game in his second season with the team.

Devin Booker

A star guard for the Phoenix Suns who is dealing with a right hip strain.

Haywood Highsmith

A forward for the Phoenix Suns who is dealing with a right knee injury.

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What’s next

The Suns will continue to monitor the progress of Brooks, Goodwin, Booker, and Highsmith as they work to recover from their respective injuries. The team will be looking for other players to step up and fill the scoring void left by Brooks' absence.

The takeaway

The Suns' injury woes continue, with the loss of Dillon Brooks being a significant blow to the team's playoff aspirations. The team will need to rely on other players to step up and fill the scoring void, while also managing the recovery timelines of their other injured players. This will be a crucial stretch for the Suns as they look to maintain their position in the Western Conference standings.