Phoenix Suns All-Star guard Devin Booker will be out for at least one week after sustaining a right hip strain in the team’s game against the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday. The Suns announced the diagnosis on Friday, stating that Booker will be sidelined while he begins treatment and a short recovery period. The team plans to re-evaluate him after roughly a week to determine when he can return to the lineup.
Booker’s injury occurred during Thursday’s matchup with San Antonio, though specific details on the exact play or moment of the strain were not disclosed. Following the game, evaluations revealed the right hip strain, prompting the Suns to hold him out to prevent further aggravation.
Losing Booker, even for a short stretch, is a significant development for Phoenix. The guard has been central to the Suns’ offense for several seasons, known for his scoring ability, playmaking and heavy minutes load. His absence will force the Suns to adjust their rotation and redistribute ball-handling and scoring responsibilities across the backcourt and wing positions.
In the coming games, Phoenix will likely look to its other primary creators and perimeter players to help absorb Booker’s minutes and production. The coaching staff may lean more heavily on alternative guard combinations, staggered lineups and increased opportunities for role players to contribute on offense. The Suns may also place a greater emphasis on defensive intensity and half-court execution to compensate for missing one of their top offensive weapons.
The team did not provide a firm timetable beyond the initial one-week window, describing Booker’s status as out for at least that long. His return will depend on how his hip responds to treatment, rehabilitation work and on-court testing. The medical staff will monitor his mobility, comfort and ability to handle game-like movements before clearing him to play.
For now, Phoenix must prepare to navigate at least a handful of games without its All-Star guard. How the Suns respond during this stretch could shape their short-term outlook, while Booker focuses on recovery with an eye toward returning to full strength later in the season.
