Suns Devin Booker Out, Lakers Next on Schedule

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Phoenix Suns All-Star Devin Booker will miss his fourth consecutive game on Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers due to a right hip strain suffered on February 19. The Suns have gone 1-2 without Booker during their current four-game homestand. The team's leading scorer at 24.7 points per game is scheduled for a re-evaluation later this week.

Why it matters

The Suns and Lakers are currently sixth and seventh in the Western Conference standings, respectively, separated by just two games. Booker's absence is a significant blow to the Suns as they look to maintain their playoff positioning against a formidable Lakers squad led by LeBron James.

The details

In addition to Booker, the Suns will also be without several other key players, including Dillon Brooks (left hand fracture), Jordan Goodwin (left calf strain), Haywood Highsmith (right knee injury management), and Cole Anthony (not with team). The team announced that Brooks would be re-evaluated in 4-6 weeks, while Goodwin is scheduled for a re-evaluation in 1-2 weeks.

• Booker suffered the right hip strain on February 19 against the San Antonio Spurs.
• Booker will miss his fourth straight game on Thursday, February 26, against the Los Angeles Lakers.
• Booker is scheduled for a re-evaluation later this week.

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.