The Phoenix Suns had a terrific start to the season. However, things to a turn when Monty William’s boys went on a 5-game losing streak early in December, resulting in a stumble in the standings. Just when things started to look cheerful, Devin Booker sustained an injury.
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On Christmas Day, in the 1st period of the Suns-Nuggets clash, D-Book rushed back to the locker room with a left groin injury, and was ruled out of the game.
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In the midst of a 6-game roadtrip, Booker flew back to Phoenix for further evaluation, making him miss Phoenix’s latest clash against the Memphis Grizzlies.
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According to several sources, Booker will miss the entirety of the Suns’ roadtrip. Duane Rankin, a Phoenix Suns insider for the Arizona Republic, said:
“Devin Booker is back in Phoenix getting further evaluation on his groin that he strained, the left groin strain from the Christmas game. You’re going back home, that means you probably won’t be back for the remainder of the road trip which is a long stretch obviously. So, that’s a blow.”
#Suns injury update:
Devin Booker (groin) back in Phoenix for further evaluation.
Landry Shamet (Achilles) was walking gingerly.
Cameron Payne (foot) hopes to return during 6-game road trip.
Cam Johnson (knee) on road trip.
Watched Payne/Johnson workout after shootaround. pic.twitter.com/FgNcYQr8GB
— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) December 27, 2022
Prior to the injury, the 3-time All-Star was playing some incredible basketball. Having played 29 games, the combo-guard was averaging 27.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game.
Of course, missing out on the former Kentucky Wildcat’s services is a huge blow for the franchise. The likes of Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton will need to carry a huge portion of the team’s offensive load during Devin’s absence.
