Suns' Booker to be Reevaluated in a Week After Ankle Sprain

Suns Star's Injury Adds to Lineup Concerns as Jalen Green Also Dealing with Hamstring Tightness

Apr. 11, 2026 at 11:18am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a basketball player's ankle in a twisted, fractured state, representing the injury challenges facing the Phoenix Suns.The Suns' lineup faces uncertainty as star Devin Booker recovers from an ankle sprain and teammate Jalen Green deals with hamstring tightness.Today in Miami

Phoenix Suns star guard Devin Booker suffered a right ankle sprain during Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks, leaving him sidelined. The team has scheduled a reevaluation in a week's time, taking a cautious approach. This injury comes on the heels of a previous left ankle sprain Booker sustained earlier this season. Adding to the Suns' lineup concerns, Jalen Green had to leave Friday's game early due to "precautionary right hamstring tightness." Despite these setbacks, Booker has been a key performer for the Suns, averaging 25.4 points, 6.2 assists and 4 rebounds per game this season.

Why it matters

Booker's absence will undoubtedly be felt by the Suns, as he is a crucial part of their lineup and success. The team's playoff aspirations could be impacted by these injury concerns, and they will need to find a way to weather the storm and maintain their momentum without their star player.

The details

The incident occurred during Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. As Booker slowed down, unaware, he collided with Atlanta's Onyeka Okongwu, resulting in a twisted right ankle. After a brief moment on the floor, he walked off the court, not to return. This injury comes on the heels of a previous left ankle sprain sustained against the Miami Heat earlier this season. That injury kept him out for one game, but this time, the team is taking a cautious approach, scheduling a reevaluation in a week's time.

  • Booker suffered the right ankle sprain during Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks.
  • Booker had previously sustained a left ankle sprain against the Miami Heat earlier this season, which kept him out for one game.

The players

Devin Booker

The Phoenix Suns' star guard, who has been a key performer for the team this season, averaging 25.4 points, 6.2 assists and 4 rebounds per game.

Onyeka Okongwu

The Atlanta Hawks player who was involved in the collision with Booker that resulted in the ankle sprain.

Jalen Green

The Suns player who had to leave Friday's game early due to "precautionary right hamstring tightness." His status for the next game is questionable.

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What they’re saying

“We must take a cautious approach with Devin's injury and ensure he is fully recovered before returning to the court.”

— Monty Williams, Phoenix Suns Head Coach

What’s next

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

The takeaway

This case highlights the Suns' need to find a way to maintain their momentum and playoff aspirations without their star player, Devin Booker, who has been a crucial part of their success this season. The team's ability to weather this storm and overcome the injury concerns will be crucial in the coming weeks.