Booker provided 34 points (9-18 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 13-14 FT), three rebounds and four assists across 47 minutes during Monday's 121-119 overtime loss to Portland.
Even Booker's superlative line couldn't overcome the red-hot Trail Blazers, who took another one from the Suns in dramatic fashion. The drama should continue into Thursday, as Booker may find some new faces around him before the trade deadline if the Suns can make a deal for Jimmy Butler. Booker's job is safe, but the lineup should see some changes by the end of the day.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Drops 37 points in defeat
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Booker finished with 37 points (11-18 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 13-14 FT), five assists and four rebounds in 35 minutes during Saturday's 127-108 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Booker finished with a game-high mark in points while logging his 16th outing of the season with 30-plus points, albeit in a losing effort. The star shooting guard delivered an efficient performance from the field, and he was effective at the charity stripe while shooting double-digit free-throw attempts for the third time across his last 10 appearances. In that 10-game span, Booker has averaged 29.4 points, 6.3 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.1 steals across 37.5 minutes per game.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Leads team in minutes
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Booker provided 28 points (11-19 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds and eight assists in 41 minutes during Wednesday's 121-113 loss to the Timberwolves.
Booker is averaging a career-high 37.0 minutes per contest this season. That trend continued Wednesday as the star guard tallied his fifth contest of the campaign with at least 40 minutes played. However, this increased playing time has coincided with a decrease in efficiency, as Booker is shooting just 44.4 percent from the field and 34.0 percent from three in 2024-25 compared to 49.2 percent from the field and 36.4 percent from three last year.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Goes for 26 points
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Booker notched 26 points (9-21 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists and one steal across 39 minutes during Monday's 111-109 victory over the Clippers.
Booker had a strong showing once again and continues to put up excellent scoring numbers on a steady basis as one of the Suns' go-to options on offense. Booker has scored over 25 points in seven of his last nine outings, averaging 29.1 points, 5.7 assists and 4.4 rebounds per game in that stretch.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Dominates Brooklyn with 32 points
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Booker provided a game-high 32 points (14-24 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, six assists and two steals over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 108-84 victory over Brooklyn.
While most of the spotlight may have been on Kevin Durant in his return to Brooklyn on Wednesday, it was Booker who stole the show with the sixth 30-point effort in his last seven appearances for the Suns. During this span, Booker has averaged 31.1 points, 5.0 assists, 4.0 rebounds, 1.9 steals, and 3.7 three-pointers while shooting 42.6 percent from downtown. The superstar swingman has seized the mantle of Phoenix's top scoring option since Bradley Beal (illness) moved to the bench, and Booker should continue handling additional playmaking duties while the latter rides with the second unit.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Lights up Pistons for 35
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Booker racked up 35 points (11-22 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 12-13 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal in 42 minutes during Saturday's 125-121 victory over Detroit.
Kevin Durant just edged him out on the night with 36 points, but Booker still extended his streak of games with at least 30 points to five. During that blistering span, the 28-year-old guard has averaged 34.2 points, 5.0 assists, 4.4 boards, 4.4 threes and 2.2 steals while shooting 50.5 percent from the floor, 44.0 percent from beyond the arc and 92.9 percent from the charity stripe on 8.4 FT attempts.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Dominates Wizards with 37 points
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Booker racked up a game-high 37 points (10-24 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 13-15 FT), three rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals over 39 minutes during Thursday's 130-123 win over the Wizards.
Booker capitalized on a plum matchup against a shoddy Wizards defense, dominating with a game-high 37 points Thursday to go with a full stat line. The superstar guard is getting on a roll over his last six contests, a period during which he's averaged 32.5 points, 7.3 assists, 4.5 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 3.8 threes while shooting 50.4 percent from the floor. As long as Bradley Beal (ankle) continues to ride with Phoenix's second unit, Booker should have more shots available to him in the starting lineup.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Shines on both ends in defeat
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Booker racked up 35 points (12-23 FG, 7-14 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, five assists and three steals across 38 minutes during Tuesday's 122-117 loss to the Hawks.
Booker showcased his two-way play in Tuesday's contest, leading all Suns players in scoring, threes made and steals in a well-rounded performance. Booker set a new season high in threes made while notching his fourth outing of the year with 35 or more points. Booker has collected three or more steals in four contests, doing so in two straight games.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Dominates Jazz with 34 points
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Booker accumulated a game-high 34 points (12-20 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two steals in 36 minutes during Saturday's 114-106 victory over the Jazz.
Booker was dominant Saturday, scoring a game-high 34 points to lead the Suns to victory. It was especially encouraging to see him go 6-for-12 from beyond the arc, as Booker had been shooting a brutal 18.9 percent from long range across his prior six appearances to Saturday's action. Over his last six games since returning from a groin injury, the superstar guard is averaging 23.2 points, 9.0 assists, 5.0 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 2.2 three-pointers.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Logs third straight double-double
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Booker provided 20 points (9-21 FG, 0-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, 12 assists and one steal in 40 minutes during Thursday's 123-115 victory over the Hawks.
Booker's assist numbers have allowed him access to the double-double milestone, and he's been an apt dime-dropper since returning from a five-game absence. He's averaged 10.0 assists alongside 21.0 points and 5.0 rebounds over the five games after his return and is successfully re-establishing his role as the team's second scoring option behind Kevin Durant.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Nears 40 points in double-double
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Booker posted 39 points (14-25 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 9-9 FT), six rebounds and 10 assists across 39 minutes during Tuesday's 115-104 loss to the Hornets.
Booker took Tuesday's game over offensively, leading all players in the contest in scoring and assists while ending second on the team in rebounds in a dominating performance. Booker recorded his third-highest point total of the season -- he set a season-high mark of 44 points Nov. 17. Booker has handed out 10 or more dimes on five occasions, including in two straight outings.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Near triple-double in loss
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Booker posted 20 points (7-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine assists and eight boards through 36 minutes of play in the 126-108 loss to the Pacers on Saturday.
The guard fell just shy of what would've marked his first triple-double of the season and second of his career. Although he missed the mark, it was encouraging to see Booker produce such a well-rounded performance in just his second game back from a groin injury that sidelined him for a week.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Flirts with double-double in return
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Booker (groin) logged 16 points (4-20 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 6-6 FT), nine assists, four rebounds and one steal across 30 minutes during Tuesday's 117-112 loss to the Grizzlies.
Booker returned from a five-game absence due to a left groin strain and was on a mild restriction, as he often plays 35-plus minutes in competitive contests like Tuesday's. While Booker's counting stats were adequate in his first game since Dec. 19, the poor efficiency from the field limited the overall value of his line. Assuming he experienced no setbacks with his groin Tuesday and can remain healthy, Booker should be able to improve upon this performance, starting with Saturday's matchup against the Pacers.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Good to go
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Booker (groin) will play Tuesday night against Memphis.
It looked like this would be the case leading up to tipoff, but Booker needed to clear one final hurdle before getting the green light. Expect the Suns to monitor the star guard closely in his first action since Dec. 19.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Expects to play
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Booker (groin) is on track to play Tuesday against the Grizzlies but will need to go through warmups before being officially cleared, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Booker was initially added to the injury report as questionable, and barring any last-minute setbacks, he'll be in line to return from a five-game absence caused by a left groin strain. Expect official confirmation from the team closer to tipoff.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Officially questionable
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Booker (groin) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against Memphis, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
It was reported earlier in the day that Booker was trending in the right direction after participating in 5-on-5 work during Monday's practice, and this update indicates he's indeed closing in on a return. The team will likely monitor the Kentucky product closely during morning shootaround and pregame warmups before issuing another update on his availability.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Could return Tuesday
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Booker (groin) could return to the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Booker has missed the past five games for the Suns, but he participated in a 5-on-5 scrimmage at Monday's practice. Coach Mike Budenholzer also noted that Booker fared well, and the coach sounded optimistic about the guard's chances of returning to game action soon.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Ruled out for Friday and Saturday
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Head coach Mike Budenholzer said that Booker (groin), who has already been ruled out for Friday's game against the Mavericks, will also be sidelined for Saturday's contest against the Warriors, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Booker will miss his fourth and fifth games this weekend due to a left groin strain. With the added rest to progress in his recovery, Booker could make his return against the Grizzlies on New Year's Eve. Ryan Dunn, Royce O'Neale and Josh Okogie will continue to see more playing time due to Booker's injury.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Won't play Friday
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Booker (groin) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Dallas.
Booker will miss his fourth consecutive outing due to a left groin strain, and his next chance to return will come Saturday against the Warriors. The star shooting guard has done some on-court work and is seemingly preparing to return to game action soon. However, Ryan Dunn and Royce O'Neale are candidates for extended playing time if Booker remains sidelined a bit longer.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Does some on-court work
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Suns' head coach Mike Budenholzer said Booker (groin) has done some on-court work Wednesday night, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Booker's Christmas status remains unchanged, but his injury-related absence may not last much longer. While the Suns prepare for their upcoming game against the Nuggets, likely with Royce O'Neale once again in the Suns' starting lineup, Booker will look to make a return in their game Friday against a Mavericks team currently reeling from news of Luka Doncic (calf) possibly being out long-term.