Suns’ Brooks has broken hand, sources say; Booker out one week
Phoenix Suns guard Dillon Brooks broke his left hand during Saturday’s double-overtime win against the Orlando Magic and is expected to be out for an extended period of time, sources told ESPN.
Doctors will meet Sunday to determine a specific timetable for Brooks, sources said.
Brooks’ injury is the latest blow for the Suns, who announced before Saturday’s game that All-Star guard Devin Booker would be out at least a week because of a right hip strain that occurred Thursday against the San Antonio Spurs.
Brooks played seven minutes against the Magic, posting five points and three rebounds before his injury. He is a key part of the playoff-contending Suns, entering Saturday averaging 21.2 points and 3.7 rebounds per game. Brooks increased his scoring average by 6.9 points from last season, the sixth-largest increase among players qualifying for the scoring title in both seasons, according to ESPN Research.
Phoenix is 3-4 without Brooks this season.
Booker is averaging 24.7 points, 6.1 assists and 3.9 rebounds over 44 games this season. The 29-year-old recently missed seven straight games with a sprained right ankle.
The Suns are one of the NBA’s surprise playoff threats this season at 33-24 — showcasing a new culture and identity behind first-year head coach Jordan Ott, leaders Booker and Brooks and a young core around Jalen Green, Collin Gillespie, Mark Williams and Ryan Dunn.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
