PHOENIX – Phoenix Suns Head Coach Jordan Ott gave an update after a close loss in Atlanta that also saw the loss of their two star scorers, Devin Booker and Jalen Green. Jan 23, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) is defended by Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) and guard Dyson Daniels (5) and forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) in the second quarter at State Farm Arena.
PHOENIX – Phoenix Suns Head Coach Jordan Ott gave an update after a close loss in Atlanta that also saw the loss of their two star scorers, Devin Booker and Jalen Green.
Jan 23, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) is defended by Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) and guard Dyson Daniels (5) and forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) in the second quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Devin Booker had left the locker room on crutches as HC Jordan Ott called the Devin Booker injury “unlucky,” per Duane Rankin of AZCentral. Ott offered more than a medical update; he exposed the psychological weight hovering over a Suns season built on fragile timing. Phoenix finally had its core intact, and for one brief stretch, the plan looked real. Then, in a single night, two of the three stars went down, and the optimism evaporated.
Suns HC Jordan Ott gives updates on Devin Booker and Jalen Green:
Jan 23, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) dribbles past Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum (3) in the first quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
When talking about Jalen Green, Ott said that they were going to take a look and hope for the best, and recognize that when coming back from an injury like a hamstring, there can be complications. Ott’s visible frustration matters; it signals how thin the Suns’ margin truly is. Phoenix is built for precision basketball with timing-based spacing, shared usage, and defensive trust. Injuries don’t just remove production; they erase rhythm.
Jan 23, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives to the basket against the Atlanta Hawks in the first quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
This hits deeper than standings for Phoenix fans. Booker isn’t just a scorer; he’s the emotional face of the franchise. Ott validates what fans feel but rarely hear acknowledged, that sometimes the process is sound, and the breaks are cruel. The update wasn’t just about timelines; it’s about how the Suns can overcome these situations.
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, and Phoenix Suns for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
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