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Report: Suns’ Devin Booker Trending Toward Return Next Week After Hip Strain

His potential comeback would steady Phoenix during a softer stretch as the team jostles near the West’s play-in line.

Overview

  • Arizona Sports insider John Gambadoro reports Booker is likely to be back after a four-day break, targeting Tuesday at Sacramento or Thursday vs. Chicago.
  • Booker has been out since a right hip strain on Feb. 19 against San Antonio and has missed four games.
  • Phoenix went 1-3 in the four games he missed and edged the Lakers 113-110 on Thursday, underscoring the offense it lacks without him.
  • The team has not issued an official clearance, and outlets note his minutes could be managed upon return.
  • Gambadoro also indicated guard Jordan Goodwin is roughly a week behind Booker in his recovery, as the Suns sit seventh in the West and one game off sixth.