PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns are hot off a statement win against the Sacramento Kings to open up the 2025-26 season, and they now begin a three-game road trip against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Unlike last season, the Suns have been afforded a good bill of health to open the year, minus star guard Jalen Green, who remains out for Phoenix’s forthcoming road trip with a right hamstring strain.
May 4, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) walks off the court after game seven of the first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Phoenix coach Jordan Ott expanded on Green’s status after Thursday’s practice.
“He’s obviously not going to play [this weekend],” Ott said. “That’s pretty easy to see. He’s still working through it. I would say by the end of the road trip, there will be more [updates], but at this point, definitely nothing.”
How Suns Missed Jalen Green
Despite their comeback win against Sacramento to open the season, it was evident exactly where the Suns missed the dynamic scoring guard.
In the first quarter especially, Phoenix was struggling to generate offensive production outside for Devin Booker, and it led to players like Dillon Brooks attempting 11 field goals in the opening frame, finishing with 24 FGA overall.
Oct 22, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) reacts to a play during the second half against the Sacramento Kings at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
That’s where Green’s fit next to Booker shines. As opposing defenses key in on the 11-year veteran, Green is an adequate second scoring option when he’s on or off the floor with Booker.
Phoenix is going to have to get by without Green for at least the next three games, as the Suns don’t come back into town until Wednesday, Oct. 29, to take on the Memphis Grizzlies and begin a three-game home stand.
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