Devin Booker Likely Out for Weeks After Rolling Ankle vs Hawks
Injury and game details
During Friday’s 103–110 loss to the Atlanta Hawks, Suns guard Devin Booker rolled his right ankle late in the third quarter after stepping on the foot of Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu. The play looked painful — Booker had difficulty putting weight on the leg and eventually left the arena on crutches.
Even with the injury, Booker finished the game as Phoenix’s top scorer with 31 points, plus 4 rebounds and 3 assists. He’s averaging 25.4 points, 4 rebounds and 6.2 assists this season while helping the Suns to a 27–18 record in the Western Conference.
Expected recovery and team impact
There isn’t an official medical update yet, but a doctor of physical therapy who reviewed the footage said Booker likely suffered a Grade II or III ankle sprain, which typically means a multi-week absence. The specialist also mentioned a small risk of an avulsion fracture given the force of the roll.
The exact timeline will depend on imaging and further evaluation, but the Suns will likely need to adjust rotations and lean on other scorers while Booker recovers. The team should provide more detailed information after tests and follow-up exams.
