Phoenix Suns guard Dillon Brooks sustained a broken left hand during Saturday’s game against the Orlando Magic and is expected to miss an extended period, according to sources. The injury occurred during game action, though specific details on the exact play or timing were not immediately available. Brooks exited with the injury and subsequent evaluation revealed the fracture in his non-shooting hand.
The Suns have not released an official timetable for Brooks’ return, but the expectation is that he will be sidelined for a significant stretch while the hand heals. Treatment plans and whether surgery will be required have not been disclosed. A broken hand typically demands a recovery period that can run several weeks, depending on the location and severity of the fracture and the player’s response to rehab. Until further updates are provided, his status will be considered out indefinitely.
Brooks had been part of the Suns’ perimeter rotation, providing defense, physicality, and backcourt depth. His absence will require adjustments to Phoenix’s guard combinations and wing minutes. The coaching staff will likely lean more heavily on other perimeter players to cover his defensive assignments and minutes while he recovers.
In addition to Brooks’ injury, star guard Devin Booker is expected to miss approximately one week, according to the same reporting. Specific details about Booker’s ailment were not outlined in the initial information, but his short-term unavailability compounds the Suns’ backcourt challenges. With Booker temporarily out and Brooks facing a longer absence, Phoenix will need contributions from its remaining guards and wings to help stabilize the offense and maintain defensive intensity.
The Suns will be closely monitoring both players’ progress. Booker’s situation will be evaluated over the coming days as the team determines when he can safely return to the lineup. Brooks’ recovery will be a longer process, with further clarity expected after additional medical evaluations and as the healing timeline becomes more defined. Until then, Phoenix must navigate its upcoming schedule without two key members of its backcourt rotation.
