Phoenix Suns coach Frank Vogel provided an update on star guard Devin Booker ahead of today’s game against the 76ers.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!After returning from a left ankle sprain during Thursday’s loss to the Spurs, Booker will head back to the bench to watch tonight. He is OUT for the game, as he is still experiencing ankle soreness and with the quick game turnaround, as first reported by AZ Central.
Devin Booker OUT vs. #76ers today, according to #Suns coach Frank Vogel. Phoenix plays tomorrow in Detroit as well, and Vogel is “hopeful” Booker can return then. #ComingInHot
— Brendan Mau (@brendan_mau) November 4, 2023
"He had some soreness in the ankle, quick turnaround."
Frank Vogel on Devin Booker, who is out today at Philadelphia after making return from three-game absence with left ankle sprain in season opener at Golden State.
Vogel hopeful Booker plays Sunday at Detroit. #Suns #76ers https://t.co/o3SK7FQuZn pic.twitter.com/derOQwlYhz
— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) November 4, 2023
The Suns also play in Detroit against the Pistons tomorrow, and Vogel said that “hopefully” Booker is good to go for then.
Booker was listed as questionable on the yesterday’s 5 p.m. injury report.
Bradley Beal (low back spasms) and Damion Lee (right meniscus surgery) remain out for the Suns as well.
After being first listed as questionable and then a game-time decision for Thursday’s game, Booker played 35 minutes, including the entire fourth quarter. He carried the Suns despite the loss, finishing with 31 points, 13 assists and nine rebounds, and said he felt fine after the game. He added that he expects to play “every game I’m healthy.”
The Suns take on the Philadelphia 76ers at 10 a.m. MST.
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Brendan Mau is a senior writer covering the Phoenix Suns and more for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on X via @Brendan_Mau
