Devin Booker

Devin Booker is officially listed as available for Sunday's game between the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets.

They are 20-11 in 31 games and in the middle of a three-game winning streak. Over the last ten games, the Suns are 3-7, and they are also in the middle of a two-game losing streak. The Suns are currently the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 19-14 record in 33 games.

Suns star guard Devin Booker left Sunday night's game versus the Nuggets in the first quarter and was ruled out with a groin injury.

[Chris Paul](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/chris-paul-T2sfGOMEeDjjOrJH/) hasn’t been the same standard we’re used to and Booker has been the main guy for a couple seasons now. Losing Booker with a groin injury is going to be tough for a variety of reasons. In the midst of the best season of his career, a nagging groin injury is set to derail Booker’s All-NBA campaign.

The guard had made his return in this game after missing some contests with a groin issue.

Deandre Ayton will need to elevate his play to make up for Booker’s offensive output, but Shamet and Bridges will also need to take on bigger roles. Booker actually returned from a groin injury for this contest but clearly he aggravated the injury during game action. Clearly, Booker’s injury had not completely healed as he only played four minutes before succumbing to the injury.

Booker has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's matchup against the Nuggets due to a left groin injury. Booker, who returned to the starting lineup ...

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (groin) told reporters Sunday that he intends to play in the team's Christmas Day game against the Denver Nuggets.

[Duane Rankin, AZ Central](https://twitter.com/DuaneRankin/status/1607091765433044993) [Zeke Nnaji (finger) will play Sunday for Denver](/nba/player-news/220826/zeke-nnaji-finger-will-play-sunday-for-denver)December 25th, 2022 [Jamal Murray (foot) available for Nuggets on Sunday](/nba/player-news/220825/jamal-murray-foot-available-for-nuggets-on-sunday)December 25th, 2022 [Nick Richards (ankle) doubtful for Hornets on Monday](/nba/player-news/220824/nick-richards-ankle-doubtful-for-hornets-on-monday)December 25th, 2022 [Dennis Smith Jr. Booker has missed the past week with a groin injury, but insinuated in an interview this afternoon that he'll play against the Nuggets this evening. (ankle) questionable Monday night for Charlotte](/nba/player-news/220823/dennis-smith-jr-ankle-questionable-monday-night-for-charlotte)December 25th, 2022 [Justise Winslow (ankle) out for Portland Monday night](/nba/player-news/220822/justise-winslow-ankle-out-for-portland-monday-night)December 25th, 2022 [Jusuf Nurkic (calf) probable Monday night for Blazers](/nba/player-news/220821/jusuf-nurkic-calf-probable-monday-night-for-blazers)December 25th, 2022 [Landry Shamet coming off Suns' bench on Sunday](/nba/player-news/220828/landry-shamet-coming-off-suns-bench-on-sunday)December 25th, 2022 [Devin Booker (groin) starting for Suns on Sunday; Landry Shamet to bench](/nba/player-news/220827/devin-booker-groin-starting-for-suns-on-sunday-landry-shamet-to-bench)December 25th, 2022 [Suns' Devin Booker (groin) expects to play versus Nuggets](/nba/player-news/220785/suns-devin-booker-groin-expects-to-play-versus-nuggets)December 25th, 2022 [Phoenix's Devin Booker (groin) questionable on Sunday](/nba/player-news/220781/phoenix-s-devin-booker-groin-questionable-on-sunday)December 24th, 2022 [Damion Lee coming off the bench for Suns on Friday](/nba/player-news/220743/damion-lee-coming-off-the-bench-for-suns-on-friday)December 23rd, 2022 [Suns' Landry Shamet starting on Friday, Damion Lee coming off the bench](/nba/player-news/220742/suns-landry-shamet-starting-on-friday-damion-lee-coming-off-the-bench)December 23rd, 2022

Booker, the Suns' leading scorer, manages only four minutes before a left groin injury forces him from the game.

Phoenix managed to regroup and took the game to overtime but “I didn’t even see it,” said Suns coach Monty Williams. The All-NBA guard totaled two points in 4:20, though he entered the game averaging 28 on the season.

Devin Booker a aggravé sa blessure à l'aine ce dimanche, lors du Christmas Game des Phoenix Suns face aux Denver Nuggets.

La star des Suns, que l’on a aperçue en train de boiter, semblait particulièrement frustrée par sa situation. Il n’a cependant pu rester sur le terrain que quatre minutes avant d’aggraver son problème à l’aine et regagner le banc. La franchise de l’Arizona est actuellement sur une série de trois défaites et a perdu sept des dix derniers matches.

Devin Booker is ruled out for rest of Suns-Nuggets game with a left groin injury as he missed Phoenix's previous three games with groin soreness.

Booker got in his pregame work and concluded it with his usual pregame bounce lob dunk. "Just treatment, around the clock," Booker said. "Honestly, if I wasn't healthy and ready to go, it'd be tough to play," Booker said. Phoenix led at the half, 57-51, as Shamet scored all 13 points of his first-half points in the second quarter. That was part of a 21-2 run to put Phoenix up, 32-28, with 9:41 left in the first half. Booker missed the previous three games with groin soreness.

Devin Booker's return to the court lasted just four minutes Christmas Night, opening the door again for Landry Shamet and Damion Lee.

The Grizzlies listed rookie Kennedy Chandler (nasal fracture) as available. Booker started on Sunday after missing three games with a groin issue and exited ...

13 game against the Houston Rockets. Shamet stepped in with 31 points off the bench, which tied a career high. Booker (left groin straight), Shamet (right achilles soreness), Cam Payne (right foot strain) and Cam Johnson (meniscus tear) were all listed as out on the

Suns guards Devin Booker (left groin strain), Landry Shamet (right Achilles soreness) and Cameron Payne (right foot strain) out Tuesday at Grizzlies.

He suffered his injury in the first half of a Dec. 8 versus the Cavaliers before going back on the road for a four-game stint beginning Jan. The Suns then have two home games Jan. "Honestly, if I wasn't healthy and ready to go, it'd be tough to play," Booker said. Both of those guys are rotation guys for us. Payne has missed six games with a right foot strain. He went 7-of-17 from 3 against the West-leading Nuggets. The Suns All-Star is listed as having a left groin strain. "I was fortunate and blessed enough to make it happen right on time. “Injuries suck,” Suns wing Mikal Bridges said after Sunday’s game. “I didn't even see it,” Suns coach Monty Williams said after Sunday’s game. Make sure he doesn’t rush back.”