INGLEWOOD — The Phoenix Suns’ “Big Three” debut against the Los Angeles Clippers came to a sudden halt on Saturday night as guard Jalen Green exited the game due to injury.
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Suns guard Jalen Green (4) celebrates a three pointer against the Clippers forward John Collins (20) during a game at the Mortgage Matchup Center on Nov. 6, 2025. © Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Green, acquired from the Houston Rockets in a blockbuster trade that sent Kevin Durant to Houston over the summer, had an electric performance just days earlier. He scored 29 points in 23 minutes on Thursday and set a team record for most 3-pointers in a debut with six. However, Saturday told a different story for the 23-year-old.
During the first quarter, Green appeared to aggravate his right hamstring on a drive and was helped off the court by team staff. The Suns guard had been dealing with a hamstring injury since the start of the season and Thursday’s game marked his first in a Phoenix uniform.
The timing couldn’t have been worse, as Green, Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks were all cleared to play together for the first time this season.
Sep 24, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1), forward Dillon Brooks (3) and guard Jalen Green (4) pose for portrait during Media Day at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
With Green’s status uncertain, the Suns will have to get creative in the games ahead. Whether that means bracing for bad news and an extended recovery or simply waiting a few games, his injury throws a wrench into the team’s plans just as the new Big Three were finally back to full strength.
Fans had eagerly awaited the debut of the retooled trio, something they had been anticipating since the roster overhaul this summer. After seasons marked by inconsistency and disappointment with their previous Big Three, Green’s absence is another tough pill to swallow.
Listen, I’m no doctor, but I’ve gone through that injury multiple times. Sometimes, you just pull up and stop to avoid it being really bad! Hopefully, that’s what he did. Regardless, he’s gonna need some time to get this fully healed up. Let’s wait and see 🙏 up for Jalen Green🧡
— FLEX From Jersey (@FlexFromJersey) November 9, 2025
Praying for Jalen Green 🙏🏼 I want the Phoenix Suns to succeed this season.
— JoshChi08🏀🎮📚 (@Josh82290) November 9, 2025
Jalen Green didn’t miss a game the past 2 years. And now when we get him, he can’t stay healthy. We have the worst luck
— El Padrino (@TheKiddRamos) November 9, 2025
Nov 6, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Detailed view of the jersey of Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
As Phoenix regroups and awaits word on Green’s official status, the question remains how the team will move forward if another starter is sidelined for an extended period.
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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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