Suns Star Devin Booker Exits Game with Hip Injury

Booker was ruled out for the rest of the Suns' loss to the Spurs after leaving in the second quarter.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker left Thursday night's game against the San Antonio Spurs in the second quarter due to right hip soreness and was ruled out for the rest of the game. Booker initially subbed out and went into the locker room in the first quarter, checked back in briefly in the second quarter, but then exited again and did not return. The Suns went on to lose 121-94.

Why it matters

Booker is a five-time NBA All-Star and a key player for the Suns, who are currently the seventh seed in the Western Conference. Any injury to Booker could have significant implications for the Suns' playoff hopes down the stretch.

The details

Suns head coach Jordan Ott told reporters that Booker "wasn't moving great" and the decision to sit him was made to "save himself from himself." Booker finished the night with 5 points and 1 rebound in just 9 minutes of play.

  • Booker initially subbed out and went into the locker room with 5:24 left in the first quarter.
  • Booker checked back in with 4:46 left in the second quarter but then exited again two minutes later.

The players

Devin Booker

A five-time NBA All-Star and key player for the Phoenix Suns.

Jordan Ott

The head coach of the Phoenix Suns.

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What they’re saying

“Booker "wasn't moving great" and the decision to sit him was made to "save himself from himself.”

— Jordan Ott, Suns Head Coach (Arizona Republic)

What’s next

The Suns will need to monitor Booker's injury and provide updates on his status ahead of their next game. If the injury is serious, it could impact the team's playoff positioning in the Western Conference.

The takeaway

Injuries to star players like Devin Booker can have a major impact on a team's season, especially for a Suns squad that is fighting for playoff positioning in the West. The Suns will need to carefully manage Booker's recovery to ensure he is healthy for the stretch run.