Is Devin Booker Injured?
Yes, Devin Booker is injured right now – he left the Suns’ game against the Lakers with a right groin issue and didn’t come back. It happened early, after only about 10 minutes on the floor, and the team quickly ruled him out for the rest of the night, which is never the kind of update fans want to see. PHNX Suns (@PHNX_Suns) shared on X that Devin Booker will not return tonight due to a right groin injury.
The frustrating part is that he was actually playing well before it happened, already in double figures and running the offense smoothly, then suddenly he checked out and headed to the locker room. If you’ve watched Booker over the years, you know this kind of soft‑tissue stuff sadly isn’t totally new – groin tweaks have popped up for him in a few different Decembers, so there’s this “not again…” feeling around the fanbase right now.
Nobody is calling it a season‑ending thing at this point, but any groin strain for a player who relies on quick stops, changes of direction, and pull‑up jumpers is something the Suns will handle very carefully.
What Happened to Devin Booker?
Booker suffered a right groin injury in the first quarter of the Suns–Lakers game and was ruled out before halftime. He checked out with just over two minutes left in the opening period after an offensive foul, went to the locker room, and never returned to the court, later watching in street clothes from the bench.
There wasn’t one obvious dramatic fall or collision everyone pointed to; it was more of a “something doesn’t feel right, get him out” situation, which is common with groin or hamstring problems. Before leaving, he put up 11 points with a few assists and rebounds, even crossing the 17,000 career‑points milestone in the process – talk about a bittersweet night. Some fans shared stories online about pausing their stream, rewinding a few times, trying to spot the exact step where it went wrong, and still couldn’t find a single obvious moment – just that familiar limp and the quick walk back to the tunnel.
For context, this is now the third December in four years where a groin issue has popped up for him, which makes everyone a little extra nervous about timelines. Reports so far only label it as a groin strain/soreness with “will not return” on the night, but no official multi‑week timetable has been announced yet, so the situation is basically: real concern, but also a wait‑and‑see mode.
Is Devin Booker Playing Tonight?
Most likely, no – Booker is currently considered out or very doubtful for the next Suns game while the team evaluates his right groin injury. The immediate reporting after the Lakers matchup suggested that his status for the upcoming game (a road date in Houston) is in serious doubt, and it would be pretty surprising to see the Suns rush him back just a few days after a fresh soft‑tissue issue. CantGuardBook (@CGBBURNER) shared on X that Devin Booker will NOT return tonight due to a right groin injury.
From a practical standpoint, the Suns have already started pivoting to “life without Book” for at least a short stretch: more ball‑handling and shots for Dillon Brooks, extra minutes for Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin, and a slightly grind‑ier, committee‑style offense. If you’re a fantasy basketball player or just a nightly viewer, this is one of those situations where you probably check the official game‑day injury report a few hours before tipoff, but plan as if he’s sitting until the team gives a clear green light.
Disclaimer:
This article is for general NBA news and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical or professional advice. Player status can change at any time, so always check official team announcements or league injury reports before making decisions based on this information.
