Suns' Jalen Green's knee injury not as serious as feared

Phoenix guard expected to return for Play-In Tournament after initial injury scare

Apr. 9, 2026 at 7:16am

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The Phoenix Suns are headed to the NBA Play-In Tournament as the seventh seed in the Western Conference. After an initial injury scare, Suns head coach Jordan Ott clarified that star guard Jalen Green's right knee injury is not as bad as initially feared, and he is expected to return in time for the Play-In games.

Why it matters

Jalen Green is a key player for the Suns, who are looking to secure a playoff spot through the Play-In Tournament. Any significant injury to Green would have been a major blow to Phoenix's postseason hopes.

The details

In a recent game, Green went down with what appeared to be a serious right knee injury. However, Ott later clarified that the injury is not as severe as initially thought, and Green is expected to be available for the Suns' upcoming Play-In Tournament matchup.

  • The incident occurred during the Suns' recent regular season game.

The players

Jalen Green

A star guard for the Phoenix Suns who was initially feared to have suffered a serious right knee injury.

Jordan Ott

The head coach of the Phoenix Suns who provided an update on Jalen Green's injury status.

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What they’re saying

“They said right knee for Jalen and left ankle for Goodwin. They both tried to come out,”

— Jordan Ott, Head Coach, Phoenix Suns

What’s next

The Suns will continue to monitor Green's recovery and expect him to be available for their upcoming Play-In Tournament matchup.

The takeaway

This injury scare for Jalen Green highlights the importance of depth and injury management for teams looking to make a playoff push. The Suns will be relieved to have their star guard back in time for the high-stakes Play-In Tournament.