Phoenix Suns All-Star guard Devin Booker faces at least another week on the sidelines after sustaining a right hip strain in Thursday’s matchup against San Antonio, occurring during the second quarter of play.
Team medical staff will conduct another evaluation of Booker’s condition after the one-week period to assess his recovery progress. Officials have not established a specific timeline for when the star player might return to the court.
The injury adds to Booker’s recent absence streak, as he was unable to play in Saturday’s home game against Orlando, marking his ninth missed game out of the last 12 contests. Earlier in this stretch, the five-time All-Star was sidelined for seven consecutive games due to a sprained right ankle.
The 29-year-old veteran is posting averages of 24.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 3.9 assists across 44 appearances this season. The 11-year NBA veteran is approaching a career milestone, needing just two more three-point shots to reach 1,500 for his career.
Additionally, the Suns announced that guard Haywood Highsmith, a recent team addition, will undergo re-evaluation in two to three weeks for a right knee issue.
