Devin Booker Exits Suns vs. Spurs Game with Injury, Bets Eligible for Refund

The Phoenix Suns star left Thursday's game in the first half due to a hip issue.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Devin Booker, the star player for the Phoenix Suns, exited Thursday's game against the San Antonio Spurs in the first half due to a hip injury. Booker played just 9 minutes and scored 5 points before leaving the court. As a result of the early exit, bets placed on Booker's player props will be eligible for refunds under DraftKings' new Early Exit program.

Why it matters

Booker's injury is significant for the Suns, who are fighting for playoff positioning in the Western Conference. The Early Exit program from DraftKings also provides protection for bettors who placed wagers on Booker's performance, ensuring they don't lose money due to an unexpected in-game injury.

The details

Booker was ruled out for the remainder of the game after going to the locker room with a right hip soreness issue. DraftKings has confirmed that their new Early Exit program will apply, meaning all qualifying bets on Booker, including live bets, will be honored and tagged as Early Exit Protected.

  • Booker exited the game in the first half on February 19, 2026.

The players

Devin Booker

The star player for the Phoenix Suns who exited Thursday's game against the Spurs due to a hip injury.

Phoenix Suns

The NBA team that Devin Booker plays for, who are fighting for playoff positioning in the Western Conference.

San Antonio Spurs

The opposing team that the Phoenix Suns were playing against when Devin Booker suffered his injury.

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What they’re saying

“Devin Booker (right hip soreness) will not return tonight”

— Amanda_Pflugrad (Twitter)

“Devin Booker has been ruled OUT — Early Exit is in effect. All qualifying bets (including LIVE), will be honored and tagged as Early Exit Protected.”

— DraftKings Support (Twitter)

What’s next

The Suns will provide an update on the severity of Booker's hip injury and his timeline for return in the coming days.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of sportsbook programs like DraftKings' Early Exit, which protect bettors from losing money on player prop bets when an unexpected injury occurs. It also underscores the fragility of star players and the impact their health can have on a team's playoff aspirations.