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Devin Booker Injury Update
Devin Booker is currently out with a strained right groin and has already missed multiple games while the Suns take the cautious route. Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) reported on X that Devin Booker has been ruled out for Wednesday's game due to a groin injury.
PHNX Suns (@PHNX_Suns) reported on X that Devin Booker has been officially ruled out for tonight's game in Oklahoma City due to a right groin strain. This marks his third consecutive game missed.
The injury happened on December 1 against the Lakers, when he exited in the first quarter after dropping 11 quick points and never came back, finishing the night watching in street clothes from the bench. The team later called it a right groin strain and announced he would be re‑evaluated after about a week, which in NBA language usually means “we’re not rushing our star in December.”
Why Isn't Devin Booker Playing Tonight?
Devin Booker isn’t playing tonight because that same right groin strain still hasn’t fully cleared, and the Suns have ruled him out again, even after listing him as questionable earlier in the day. Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) shared on X an injury update for December 10, noting that Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns is listed as questionable.
This will be his third straight missed game, including the high-profile NBA Cup matchup against the Thunder, which stings a bit if you were excited for the Booker vs. Shai fireworks. Coaches keep saying he’s “making strides,” and they just want a couple more days to be sure, which sounds like they’d rather lose a game in December than lose their leading scorer for a month.
For fans, it’s that annoying middle ground: serious enough to sit, not serious enough to give a clear long timeline. If you’ve ever tried to play pickup with a tight groin, you know the feeling: one bad step and suddenly you’re rethinking every life decision, so holding him out makes depressing but logical sense.
What Happened to Devin Booker?
During that road game against the Lakers, Booker felt discomfort in his right groin after a hot start, and the Suns quickly ruled him out for the rest of the night. PHNX Suns (@PHNX_Suns) broke the news on X that Devin Booker will not return to tonight's game due to a right groin injury.
He had 11 points, 3 assists and 2 boards in only 10 minutes and even crossed the 17,000‑career‑points milestone before heading to the locker room, which is such a “Booker” thing hit a landmark, then disaster. This is also not his first time with a December groin issue; he lost big chunks of time in both 2022 and 2023 with similar injuries, which is exactly why everyone around Phoenix is jumpy about this one.
Devin Booker Stats
Stat-wise, Devin Booker has been playing like the offensive engine Phoenix absolutely cannot afford to lose, which explains all the anxiety around this latest setback. Through the early 2025–26 season, he’s averaging about 31 points, 7 assists, and 4 rebounds per game, while shooting over 50% from the field and above 43% from three—numbers that put him right in the thick of the league’s elite guards.
Disclaimer
This article is based on publicly available injury reports and recent news updates and is intended for general information and fan/fantasy discussion only. Player status can change quickly due to medical evaluations or coaching decisions, so always confirm with the latest official team and league updates before making any decisions.
