The Suns will reportedly lose Dillon Brooks and his hard-nosed defense for an extended stretch after a left hand injury.
PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns have been hit hard with injuries over the past few days with All-Star guard Devin Booker and starting forward Dillon Brooks both sidelined.
Booker will miss at least one week because of a right hip strain that happened against the San Antonio Spurs in a loss on Thursday. Brooks left Saturday’s win over the Orlando Magic after playing just seven minutes because of an injured left hand.
ESPN reported, citing sources, that Brooks’ hand is broken and that the forward will miss significant time. The team said it would not have official confirmation until Sunday.
Phoenix Suns guard Dillon Brooks has sustained a broken left hand and will be sidelined, sources tell ESPN. Doctors will meet to determine a timetable. Brooks is a key part to the playoff-contending Suns, averaging 21+ points and 3+ rebounds this season. Difficult injury blow. pic.twitter.com/x00of8NR7H
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 22, 2026
Booker is averaging 24.7 points, 6.1 assists and 3.9 rebounds over 44 games this season. The 29-year-old recently missed seven straight games with a sprained right ankle.
Brooks is having a career year, averaging more than 21 points per game. His production and hard-nosed personality have been a welcome addition for the Suns, who acqured him as part of the deal that sent 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets last offseason.
The Suns also said that recently signed guard Haywood Highsmith is continuing to recover from right knee surgery last offseason. The team said Highsmith is making “good progress” and will be evaluated in 2 to 3 weeks.
The Suns have been one of the NBA’s surprise teams this season with a 33-24 record.
