TEMPE — Worry swept over the Phoenix Suns after star guard Devin Booker twisted his right ankle against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday. However, if his latest visit to the Valley Suns is any indication, the injury may not be as severe as originally thought.
TEMPE — Worry swept over the Phoenix Suns after star guard Devin Booker twisted his right ankle against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday.
However, if his latest visit to the Valley Suns is any indication, the injury may not be as severe as originally thought.
Jan 23, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) goes down with an injury as guard Jordan Goodwin (23) and forward Oso Ighodaro (11) look on against the Atlanta Hawks in the third quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
The injury occurred during the third quarter when Booker was jogging up the court and accidentally stepped on Onyeka Okongwu’s foot. He rolled his ankle and immediately fell to the floor in pain. Booker was unable to put any weight on the ankle, and the guard needed crutches to move around the arena after the game.
While it initially appeared Booker could miss an extended period of time, the Suns later revealed that he would be reevaluated in one week.
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
Booker was seen at the Valley Suns game on Sunday prior to the team’s matchup against the Miami Heat without any crutches or a walking boot. That appearance suggests the injury may not be as serious as first feared, as he was able to walk and put weight on the ankle without assistance.
Head coach Jordan Ott confirmed that the injury was not as bad as it initially looked, reiterating that Booker will be reevaluated in one week.
Jan 20, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives for a shot against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
With Booker and the team indicating he could return sooner than anticipated, Suns fans can breathe a sigh of relief that the injury was not more serious.
Phoenix now turns its attention to its next matchup as it faces Miami on Sunday, Jan. 25, at 6 p.m.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
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