Suns Provide Injury Updates on Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green
The Phoenix Suns are still waiting to see their full roster healthy. Both Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks have missed several games due to injuries, leaving the team short-handed early in the season.
Current Injury Status
Jalen Green suffered a hamstring injury before preseason and has yet to appear in a regular-season game. Dillon Brooks has been sidelined with a core muscle strain and was absent for the third straight game in the recent matchup against the Utah Jazz.
Coach Jordan Ott’s Comments
“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,”
Ott explained that both players remain active in team activities, even if they are not participating in live games. He praised Green’s dedication and progress during recovery.
“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. 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,”
Acquisition and Outlook
Green and Brooks joined the Suns as part of the trade that brought Kevin Durant from the Houston Rockets. While Green was expected to be re-evaluated within ten days, the team has not provided a timeline for his return. Both players remain important pieces for Phoenix once they are cleared for action.
Author Summary
The Phoenix Suns continue to monitor injuries to Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks, with Coach Ott optimistic about their steady progress toward returning to the court.