Suns' Devin Booker exits game with right hip soreness

The five-time All-Star has already missed time this season due to a right ankle sprain.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Phoenix Suns star guard Devin Booker was ruled out for the remainder of the February 19th game against the San Antonio Spurs due to right hip soreness. Booker scored just 5 points on 2-of-6 shooting in 9 minutes of action before leaving the game in the first quarter. This comes after Booker missed 7 straight games earlier this season with a right ankle sprain.

Why it matters

Booker's health is crucial for the Suns, who are looking to make a deep playoff run this season. Any lingering injuries could impact the team's performance and postseason aspirations.

The details

Booker checked out of the game with 5:24 left in the first quarter and went to the locker room. He returned with 4:46 left in the second quarter but then checked out again with 2:35 left in the first half. Jordan Goodwin started the second half in place of Booker, who the Suns said would miss the rest of the game.

  • Booker left the game with 5:24 remaining in the first quarter.
  • Booker returned to the game with 4:46 left in the second quarter.
  • Booker checked out again with 2:35 left in the first half.

The players

Devin Booker

A five-time NBA All-Star and the leading scorer for the Phoenix Suns, averaging 25.2 points per game this season.

Jordan Goodwin

A Suns player who started the second half in place of the injured Booker.

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What they’re saying

“Scoring just five points on 2-of-6 shooting in nine minutes of action, Booker checked out of Thursday's game with 5:24 left in the first quarter and went to the locker room at Moody Center.”

— Duane Rankin, Suns Insider (azcentral.com)

What’s next

The Suns will provide an update on Booker's status and the severity of his hip soreness in the coming days.

The takeaway

Booker's health remains a concern for the Suns, who have already dealt with injuries to their star player this season. The team will need Booker healthy and available if they hope to make a deep playoff run.