Phoenix Suns Provide Injury Updates on Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green
The Phoenix Suns have yet to see their full lineup healthy this season. Both starters, guard Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks, have been sidelined for several games.
Injury Details and Current Status
- Jalen Green suffered a hamstring injury before preseason and has not participated in any regular season games.
- Dillon Brooks missed the recent game against the Utah Jazz due to a core muscle strain, marking his third consecutive absence.
Suns coach Jordan Ott shared the latest updates on the players:
"It's continuing to evaluate them day-by-day. We haven't had a ton of 5-on-5 because of our schedule. Yesterday, the day in between, more just film and walk through. They've been able to partake in all of that."
Background on Players
Both Brooks and Green joined Phoenix as part of the Kevin Durant trade with the Houston Rockets.
Green's Recovery Progress
Green was initially ruled out before the regular season and was expected to be re-evaluated after ten days. However, there is no clear timeline for his Suns debut.
"You can see him in games, how engaged he is and how much he wants to be out there. It's the same in practice," Ott said. "He's been great the entire time. So he's getting it in here and there and that's really helped him as he's progressed here."
Ott expressed optimism that Green’s involvement will accelerate once he returns to live game action, thanks to the reps he has been able to take during practice despite not playing in actual games.
Author's summary: The Phoenix Suns continue to monitor injuries to key players Brooks and Green, aiming for a gradual return as they recover and stay engaged in team activities.