Phoenix Suns Lose Devin Booker To Ankle Sprain

Merlin sees trouble in Phoenix. Devin Booker suffered a right ankle sprain Friday and the Suns say he will be re-evaluated in one week. Booker had 31 points in 28 minutes before the injury, leads Phoenix with 25.4 points and 6.2 assists, and was seen leaving on crutches. Coach Jordan Ott called the play “Pretty unlucky.” With the Suns 27-18 and riding an early surge, losing their best player and the re-aggravation of Jalen Green’s hamstring forces others to fill a big void. Merlin whispers that surprise seasons are fragile. Phoenix has already cycled through three head coaches in three years, so depth and chemistry will be tested now. Role players must carry scoring and playmaking while lineups reset; short absences could tilt tight Western games against teams like Miami.