PHOENIX — The Valley faithful have had enough of the injuries plaguing the Phoenix Suns. Now, they’ll be without one of the team’s top scorers for over a month.
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Jan 25, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) reacts against the Miami Heat in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Dillon Brooks is expected to miss four to six weeks after suffering a broken left hand in a game against the Orlando Magic on Feb. 21. The injury couldn’t have come at a worse time, as several other Suns players are also sidelined during this stretch due to injury — including star Devin Booker.
Fans didn’t hold back their feelings about the latest setback in a season riddled with injuries in the desert. Still, there is hope that the projected timetable could allow Brooks to return before the play-in tournament and playoffs begin.
Holy crap we suns fans will never catch a break! When will the suffering end???
— PointBook🌵🏜️ (@CactusSunnnn) February 22, 2026
Even when good things happen for us it’s short lived man I can’t do this anymore pic.twitter.com/ZeS4nW3tRC
— riley☀️ (@valleyriley) February 22, 2026
idk who has had worse injury luck the 2025 dbacks or the 25-26 suns https://t.co/DfAmtm7rDZ
— Coleton (@ctpsnakes) February 22, 2026
Not another injury 💔 Speedy recovery Dillon. We’re in a storm rn but I believe this Suns team is resilient. Adversity reveals character & I trust this squad.
We’ve been tested before & I still believe we’ll prevail and make that playoff push.#sunsup https://t.co/5rtRiwqPKr
— Siro (@KenyanSuns_Fan) February 22, 2026
Jan 13, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) drives to the basket against Miami Heat guard Norman Powell (24) during the fourth quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Every game matters at this time of year, and the Suns have already lost three of their last four contests.
Brooks brings a physical presence that has complemented what has been a career year in the Valley. Phoenix will need to recalibrate its defensive assignments and lean more heavily on its bench in his absence.
So far this season, Brooks is averaging 20.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists and shooting 44.0% from the field.
Dec 10, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) drives beside Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
It’s not just the numbers he provides, but also the competitive edge that has made him a fan favorite among Suns supporters. He has helped push back against low preseason expectations and given Phoenix a legitimate chance to reach the playoffs.
In a tightly packed and highly competitive Western Conference, the Suns must find a way to stay afloat without several key players. The team will need to do what it has done all season: rely on the next man up.
The Suns continue their homestand on Tuesday night when they host the Boston Celtics on Feb. 24 at 7 p.m.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
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