Suns inch toward health, then take another hit ahead of matchup against 76ers

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns’ injury report ahead of Saturday’s matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers has a mix of encouraging developments and challenges that will test their depth. Devin Booker and Jalen Green are both listed as questionable as they continue their respective returns from injury.

Jan 9, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives to the basket against New York Knicks guard Mikal Bridges (25) in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Jan 9, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives to the basket against New York Knicks guard Mikal Bridges (25) in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns’ injury report ahead of Saturday’s matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers has a mix of encouraging developments and challenges that will test their depth.

Devin Booker and Jalen Green are both listed as questionable as they continue their respective returns from injury. Booker (right ankle sprain) sat out recent games after rolling his ankle on Jan. 23 against the Atlanta Hawks. Green (right hamstring injury management and left hip contusion) is nursing his injuries after landing on his hip after a scary fall on Jan. 30 against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Green has appeared in just a handful of games due to injury, limiting his impact alongside Booker and the Suns’ rotation.

Jan 23, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) dribbles against the Atlanta Hawks in the first quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

However, the club will be without two key rotation contributors.

Grayson Allen (right knee sprain) and Isaiah Livers (left shoulder sprain) have both been ruled out for Saturday’s game. Allen exited Thursday’s matchup against the Golden State Warriors late in the game, while Livers’ injury happened during the second quarter.

Feb 5, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (8) reacts after suffering an injury against the Golden State Warriors in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Both Allen and Livers have provided valuable minutes this season — Allen, in particular, has stepped into a starting role at times with Booker and Green sidelined — making their absences notable as the Suns attempt to find offensive balance and defensive cohesion.

If either Booker or Green is unable to play, the Suns will need production from secondary scorers and bench pieces to stay competitive.

Feb 5, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Isaiah Livers (18) reacts after suffering an injury against the Golden State Warriors in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Phoenix and Philidelphia tipoff on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 7 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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