Phoenix Suns guard Dillon Brooks is expected to miss approximately four to six weeks as he recovers from a broken left hand, according to multiple sources. The timeline was reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania and indicates the Suns will be without one of their backcourt options for at least a month as he goes through the healing and rehabilitation process.
Brooks’ injury leaves Phoenix needing to adjust its rotation on the perimeter. Without the guard available, the Suns will likely look to other players on the roster to absorb his minutes and responsibilities on both ends of the court. His absence removes a physical, defensive-minded presence from the lineup and forces the coaching staff to redistribute assignments in the backcourt.
The reported four- to six-week recovery window suggests that Brooks will miss a significant stretch of upcoming games while he recovers from the broken hand. The exact date of his return will depend on how quickly the injury heals and how he responds once he is cleared for increased basketball activity. Until then, the team will proceed with him out of the active rotation.
During his time in Phoenix this season, Brooks has been used for his intensity on defense and his ability to match up with opposing perimeter players. With him sidelined, the Suns may be required to adjust matchups and rely more heavily on depth and versatility from the guard and wing positions. Training staff and team officials will monitor his progress over the coming weeks as he works back toward full strength.
The Suns have not publicly announced a specific target date for Brooks’ return, and the organization is expected to prioritize a full recovery from the broken left hand. For now, the expectation, according to the reported timeline, is that Brooks will be out for roughly a month to a month and a half before a potential return to action.
