Devin Booker Injury News & Updates

Head coach Jordan Ott said that Booker (groin) could play in Wednesday's game against Oklahoma City, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Booker left Phoenix's Dec. 1 game against the Lakers with a strained right groin, but he may not require a long-term absence. The Suns have set a potential target date, with Booker possibly returning to face the Thunder on Wednesday. Collin Gillespie, Jamaree Bouyea and Jordan Goodwin will handle point guard duties while Booker is sidelined.

Booker (groin) will be re-evaluated in one week, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Booker has been diagnosed with a right groin strain, which is expected to keep him out of action for at least Phoenix's next three games. Fantasy managers should expect the Suns to update the superstar guard's condition at some point in mid-December. Booker's absence frees up plenty of minutes for the likes of Jordan Goodwin, Collin Gillespie and Grayson Allen (illness) to soak up.

Booker won't return to Monday's game against the Lakers due to a right groin injury, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Booker exited Monday's contest with 2:05 remaining in the first quarter and was later ruled out for the remainder of the game. He'll finish with 11 points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three assists and two rebounds in 10 minutes. With the star guard unavailable, Collin Gillespie, Jordan Goodwin and Jamaree Bouyea are candidates for increased minutes the rest of the way. The Suns don't play again until Friday versus the Rockets, so they'll be expected to provide an update on Booker by Thursday night at the latest.

Booker racked up 21 points (5-13 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 9-11 FT), eight rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal over 39 minutes during Friday's 123-119 loss to the Thunder.

The 29-year-old guard churned out his usual rock-steady production. Booker hasn't scored fewer than 16 points in any game this season, and through 14 contests in November he's averaged 23.8 points, 7.0 assists, 4.5 boards, 1.4 threes and 1.2 steals.

Booker contributed 19 points (6-22 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and one steal in 39 minutes during Wednesday's 112-100 win over the Kings.

Booker has connected on only 33.3 percent of his shots over the past five games, preventing him from coming close to his usual season average of 26 points per game. Until Booker shapes up his shot selection, upside games of 30-plus points will be few and far between.

Booker posted 24 points (7-18 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 8-11 FT), five rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and one steal across 38 minutes during Sunday's 111-102 win over San Antonio.

The 29-year-old guard scored more than 20 points for the eighth time in 11 November games, while the three steals plus blocks tied his season high. Booker has struggled to find his shot from long distance this month, shooting just 25.0 percent from three-point range, but he's otherwise been his usual productive self, averaging 25.0 points, 7.4 assists, 4.1 boards, 1.3 steals and 1.2 threes.

Booker compiled 16 points (4-18 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 7-9 FT), 10 assists, three rebounds, one steal and nine turnovers in 35 minutes during Friday's 114-113 win over the Timberwolves.

Booker had a tough time getting anything going in this one, with Jaden McDaniels draped all over him throughout the game, and he finished with a season-low in points in his least efficient game of the year. Managers can anticipate a bounce-back performance from the Suns' star guard Sunday versus the Spurs.

Booker closed with 19 points (6-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, five assists and three steals in 29 minutes during Tuesday's 127-110 win over Portland.

Booker didn't need to do much against the short-handed Trail Blazers, and he ceded all fourth-quarter minutes to Collin Gillespie with the game well in hand. Booker took some time to get going, but he turned on the gas with 10 points and two rebounds in the second quarter.

Booker logged 27 points (10-23 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 7-7 FT), two rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal over 38 minutes during Sunday's 124-122 loss to the Hawks.

Booker struggled massively from beyond the arc, but those shooting woes aren't new, as this was the fourth time he didn't make a single three-pointer over his last five games. Booker should continue to see enough volume to remain a key player in fantasy across all formats, and his lack of efficiency from deep has been the lone negative aspect of his game. In eight games since the beginning of November, Booker is averaging 27.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 1.1 steals per game while shooting 49.7 percent from the floor -- although he's making only 23.7 percent of his threes.

Booker produced 33 points (12-22 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds and seven assists over 29 minutes during Thursday's 133-98 victory over the Pacers.

Booker turned in yet another strong scoring effort, combining with teammate Dillon Brooks for 65 points. Booker was particularly impressive during the third quarter, when he tacked on 14 points, including a pair of triples. He's poured in 30-plus points in seven of 13 appearances this season and has also provided consistent value in the assist column.

Booker closed with 26 points (7-19 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 12-13 FT), three rebounds, nine assists and two steals across 38 minutes during Wednesday's 123-114 victory over the Mavericks.

The star guard led all scorers on the night as he topped 20 points for the 10th time in 12 games to begin the season. Booker is thriving as a solo act in Phoenix with Kevin Durant now in Houston and Bradley Beal (hip) a Clipper, averaging what would be a career-high 28.2 points with 7.0 assists, 4.2 boards, 2.1 threes and 0,8 steals a contest.

Booker posted 19 points (8-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three assists and one steal across 27 minutes during Monday's 121-98 win over the Pelicans.

Booker didn't have a bad shooting performance or anything in this win Monday. However, it was clear the Suns decided to ride the hot hand of Grayson Allen, who finished with a franchise-high 10 three-pointers made en route to 42 points, in this win. This was just the second time Booker didn't reach the 20-point mark this season, but one below-par outing won't affect his fantasy upside. Expect the star guard to remain the focal point of the Suns offense until further notice.

Booker posted 21 points (8-19 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 10 rebounds and nine assists across 38 minutes during Saturday's 114-103 victory over the Clippers.

The 29-year-old guard came one assist short of his first career triple-double in the regular season, although he did have one in the 2020-21 playoffs. Booker has scored more than 20 points in eight straight games and nine of 10 to begin the current campaign, and Saturday's win was the first time he'd failed to drain at least one three-pointer. With Jalen Green (hamstring) hurt again, Booker's usage figures to remain sky high.

Booker posted 38 points (13-24 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 11-11 FT), four assists, three rebounds and one steal across 39 minutes in Tuesday's 118-107 loss to the Warriors.

Booker delivered a game- and season-high 38 points en route to his sixth 30-plus-point performance through eight regular-season games, albeit in a losing effort. Although he struggled from three-point range in the loss, the star guard has still shot 46.2 percent from beyond the arc over his last five appearances. During that span, Booker has attempted at least 23 shots in four contests and should continue to see heavy usage, especially with Jalen Green (hamstring) sidelined.

Booker logged 28 points (10-15 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 13 assists, two rebounds and a steal in 34 minutes during Sunday's 130-118 win over the Spurs.

Booker was the game's leading scorer Sunday, putting up 28 points on impressive efficiency. Aside from his scoring, Booker also did well as a facilitator, racking up a season-high 13 assists. The 29-year-old pro has thrived as the clear number one option to start the season and is averaging 32.2 points, 8.4 assists and 4.0 rebounds in 38.0 minutes per game over his last five appearances.

Booker registered 36 points (13-23 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine assists, five rebounds and one block over 39 minutes during the Suns' 118-96 win over the Jazz on Friday.

Booker made his presence felt early with 12 points in the first quarter to help the Suns jump out to a 20-point lead, and he matched that total in the third frame to maintain Phoenix's cushion. Booker has scored at least 31 points in five of the first six games of the regular season while also dishing out at least seven dimes in four of those contests. Devin Booker has been the Suns' clear focal point on offense following the offseason trade of Kevin Durant to the Rockets, and the former should continue to see a high usage for as long as Jalen Green (hamstring) is sidelined.

Booker produced 32 points (10-26 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 8-9 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 114-113 loss to the Grizzlies.

Although Booker led the team in scoring, he converted only 38.4 percent of his shots and relied on frequent trips to the charity stripe to bolster his totals. Booker's shot volume is immense, and he usually finds his way to a solid total due to his massive usage. The Suns should reach full potency once Booker shares the backcourt with Jalen Green (hamstring), who is close to making his debut.

Booker poured in 34 points (11-26 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 7-10 FT), 11 assists, five rebounds and one block over 44 minutes in Monday's 138-134 overtime loss to the Jazz.

Booker delivered his first double-double of the season in impressive fashion during a thrilling overtime loss that dropped the Suns to 1-3. The star guard has topped 30 points in three of four games and continues to shoulder the scoring load for a Phoenix team lacking secondary firepower, especially with Jalen Green (hamstring) yet to suit up this season. While team success may be tough to come by, Booker's start to the season has been electric and he looks poised for a massive 2025-26 campaign.

Booker amassed 31 points (10-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 9-9 FT), three rebounds and seven assists in 37 minutes during Saturday's 133-111 loss to the Nuggets.

It's the second time in three games to begin the season that Booker has dropped 31 points. The 28-year-old guard is seeing sky-high usage in the early going on a Suns roster that got stripped of established offensive talent in the offseason, and much of his production so far has come at the charity stripe -- Booker's averaging 10.3 free-throw attempts, a huge bump from the 6.4 he averaged in 2024-25.

Booker notched 18 points (5-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 7-7 FT), three rebounds and seven assists in 28 minutes during Friday's 129-102 loss to the Clippers.

Although Booker had an accurate night, his shot volume was way down in the blowout loss. The Clippers keyed in on him and played smothering defense, hassling Booker for the duration. Neutralizing Booker is a great way to shut down Phoenix's offense, and it worked flawlessly Friday night. More output from Booker's supporting cast will be necessary to keep nights like this from happening.

Booker logged 31 points (10-19 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 10-15 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Wednesday's 120-116 win over the Kings.

Booker was off the court hen the Suns began to eat away at Sacramento's double-digit lead, but his seven points in the fourth quarter helped to seal the deal agains the Kings, who led by 17 points in the half. Thanks to Booker, the Suns got off to a great start despite the absence of Jalen Green (hamstring), who will miss at least one more game, and possibly more.

Booker (rest) will be available for Wednesday's season opener against Sacramento, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Booker missed the end of the preseason for rest purposes, but he's ready to roll for Opening Night. The superstar guard averaged 25.6 points, 7.1 assists and 4.1 rebounds per contest in 75 regular-season games in 2024-25, and he should have even more ball-handling duties in the absence of Jalen Green (hamstring).

Booker (rest) has been ruled out for Tuesday's preseason game against the Lakers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Booker won't be on the floor for the preseason finale for rest purposes. He'll gear up for the regular-season opener against the Kings on Oct. 22.

Booker contributed 18 points (4-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds, five assists and a steal in 26 minutes during Sunday's 111-109 preseason loss to the Nets in Macao.

The star guard led all scorers in the contest while also leading Phoenix in assists and tying for the team lead in boards and threes. With Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal (knee) no longer on the roster, Booker is back to being a one-man show in the Suns' offense, but it's his ability to stay healthy that will likely determine whether the 28-year-old can turn that opportunity into career-best production.

Booker (calf) recorded 22 points (8-19 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-8 FT), seven assists, two rebounds, one block and just one turnover across 25 minutes in Friday's preseason win over the Lakers.

Booker was very aggressive on offense and he did an ice job of finding his teammates for open looks when the Lakers brought the pressure. His calf didn't seem to bother him at all, and he'll now have a full week to rest up ahead of Phoenix's next preseason game in China, so he should be fine.

Booker (calf) is good to go for Friday's preseason matchup with the Lakers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Booker will likely be eased back into things with a minimal workload Friday evening, which should translate to more burn for guys like Jared Butler and Collin Gillespie. The fact that Booker is suiting up for a meaningless preseason game suggests that the calf issue he's dealing with is quite minor.

Booker is expected to play in Friday's preseason opener against the Lakers, Mark Medina of TheSportingTribune.com reports.

Booker isn't dealing with an injury, but the Suns are keeping an eye on his workload ahead of the regular season. If the superstar guard is limited in any capacity Friday, Jared Butler and Collin Gillespie would have a clearer pathway to playing time in the Phoenix backcourt.

Booker (calf) signed a two-year, $145 million maximum contract extension with the Suns on Wednesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Booker added two more years to his existing deal, keeping him under Suns control through the 2029-30 season. Phoenix will feature a different supporting cast around Booker for his age-29 season, with Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and Mark Williams joining the Suns this offseason via a pair of trades that cost them Kevin Durant and draft capital. Booker averaged 25.6 points, 7.1 assists and 4.1 rebounds per game during the 2024-25 regular season, and he should see more scoring opportunities sans Durant. Booker missed the Suns' regular-season finale with calf soreness, but the issue isn't expected to linger into camp.

Booker is out for Sunday's game against the Kings due to right calf soreness.

Booker was pulled in the fourth quarter of Friday's win over the Spurs, and the star guard won't be available for the regular-season finale. None of the Suns' "Big Three" players will suit up Sunday, as Bradley Beal (rest) and Kevin Durant (ankle) are also out. Despite the team's overall struggles and the disappointment of being out of the playoffs, Booker was one of the few bright spots for Phoenix consistently. He finished the season with averages of 25.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 7.1 assists and 0.9 steals per game across 75 starts.

Booker notched 18 points (8-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one block in 28 minutes during Friday's 117-98 win over the Spurs.

Booker's early exit wasn't surprising considering the winning margin after three quarters, and with the playoffs out of reach, the Suns had no reason to risk injury with the superstar. Despite the dismal end to the 2024-25 campaign, Booker's seasonal averages were excellent once again. With almost perfect attendance, he's averaged 25.6 points, 7.1 assists and 4.1 rebounds over 75 games.

Booker produced 20 points (9-20 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, 14 assists and one steal over 40 minutes during Wednesday's 125-112 loss to Oklahoma City.

Booker was more of a facilitator as the Suns dropped an eighth consecutive game, eliminating them from the playoffs. The team limped down the stretch without Kevin Durant (ankle), although Booker fid his level beat to keep his team in contention. With nothing left to play for, Booker's participation in the final two games is up in the air, and it wouldn't be surprising to see the superstar take a seat as the season comes to a close.

Booker provided 21 points (7-17 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one block over 30 minutes during Tuesday's 133-95 loss to the Warriors.

Booker and Grayson Allen were the only players toscore in double-digits during the embarrassing performance. The wheels have fallen off the bus without Kevin Durant (ankle), and the Suns will need a miracle to reach the playoffs after losing seven straight games. It's bad news for fantasy managers who rely on Booker in the last week of playoffs, because a Dallas win or Phoenix loss may compel the Suns to sit their precious asset.

Booker provided 40 points (16-29 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal in 40 minutes during Sunday's 112-98 loss to the Knicks.

Booker has scored at least 37 points in the Suns' last three games, but he can't do everything alone, as Phoenix has lost those three contests by 10 or more points. Despite the team's overall struggles, Booker's explosive scoring run has been gold in fantasy, and he should continue to have a sky-high usage rate while playing alongside a struggling Bradley Beal and with Kevin Durant (ankle) sidelined. Booker is averaging 27.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 7.4 assists per game over his last 10 outings.

Booker notched 37 points (15-29 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six assists and five rebounds in 38 minutes during Friday's 123-103 loss to Boston.

Booker posted a game-high mark in points during the blowout loss, and he has totaled 76 points over his last two games. Additionally, the superstar guard has now racked up 24 outings with 30-plus points this season. Booker struggled from beyond the arc against Boston, though entering Friday's contest, he had shot 38.6 percent from downtown. The 28-year-old should continue to see increased usage due to Kevin Durant (ankle) being sidelined.

Booker racked up 39 points (14-32 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 8-8 FT), 11 assists and three rebounds across 43 minutes during Tuesday's 133-123 loss to the Bucks.

Booker supplied a game-high 39 points Tuesday, logging his 23rd game with at least 30 points in 70 regular-season appearances. The superstar also tied the game-high mark in assists en route to his 15th double-double on the season. The 28-year-old has totaled 67 points, 14 assists and six rebounds in his last two appearances, following a four-game stretch in which he had averaged only 15.0 points while shooting 35.5 percent from the field. Booker should continue to receive a bump in usage as the club's top option due to Kevin Durant (ankle) being sidelined.

Booker ended Sunday's 148-109 loss to the Rockets with 28 points (12-17 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds and three assists over 31 minutes.

Kevin Durant suffered a left ankle sprain during Sunday's loss to the Rockets and will not travel with the team for Tuesday's game against the Bucks. That means Booker will almost certainly see a bump in usage in the short term. For the season, Booker remains on pace to return third-round value in nine-category formats with 25.3 points, 7.0 assists, 4.1 rebounds, 0.9 steals and 2.5 three-pointers.

Booker produced 17 points (7-17 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and 10 assists in 39 minutes during Friday's 123-112 victory over the Cavaliers.

After striking for 41 points Wednesday against the Bulls, Booker let Kevin Durant carry the scoring load Friday but still supplied his 12th double-double of the season -- one short of his career high -- and third in the last five games. Booker is averaging 25.2 points, 9.4 assists, 4.0 boards and 2.8 threes over that stretch while shooting 40.0 percent (14-for-35) from beyond the arc.

Booker chipped in 41 points (14-26 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 7-7 FT), four rebounds and seven assists over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 127-121 victory over the Bulls.

Booker scored 20 of his 41 points in the fourth quarter, effectively negating a late rally from the Bulls. The much-needed win put the Suns back in 10th place in the West, increasing their odds to make the postseason. Sustained production from Booker and Kevin Durant is necessary to keep them there, and Booker will need more nights like Wednesday to maximize Phoenix's chances. The standout guard has regressed on occasion recently, with two 19-point games that fell well below his usual results. He's scored above 30 points only twice during the month of March.

Booker accumulated 19 points (6-17 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 7-7 FT), six rebounds, 11 assists and one steal over 40 minutes during Sunday's 107-96 loss to the Lakers.

Booker once again put together a strong performance offensively in Sunday's contest, leading all players in assists while finishing one point shy of the 20-point mark in a double-double outing. Booker has recorded at least 15 points and 10 assists in nine contests, doing so in two straight outings.

Booker logged 22 points (8-17 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, 13 assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Friday's 122-106 win over Sacramento.

He tied Kevin Durant for the team lead in scoring on the night while recording his 10th double-double of the season and setting a new season high in assists. Booker has scored more than 20 points in four of the last five games, averaging 25.0 points, 7.2 assists, 5.0 boards, 2.8 threes and 1.0 steals over that stretch as the Suns try to claw their way into the Play-In Tournament.

Booker totaled 26 points (9-21 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-6 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and one steal in 40 minutes during Monday's 120-118 loss to the Grizzlies.

Booker finished second in scoring for the Suns and also posted a loaded line in other categories, but his efforts weren't enough and Phoenix continued its trend of alternating wins and losses since the end of the All-Star break, although overall the team continues to trend in the wrong direction. Booker has been consistent over that stretch, though. He's averaging 25.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 7.6 assists per game in 11 outings since the end of the break, with the Suns going 4-7 in that span.

Booker racked up 24 points (10-21 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, six assists and one steal in 38 minutes during Sunday's 125-116 win over the Mavericks.

Booker didn't connect on a three in Sunday's contest, but still led all Phoenix players in scoring while concluding second on the team in assists in a winning effort. Booker failed to connect on a three for the eighth time this year, doing so with five or more three-point attempts in four of those outings.

Booker closed Sunday's 116-98 loss to Minnesota with 17 points (5-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, five assists and one steal in 35 minutes.

Booker was held to 17 points for the second consecutive game as the Suns picked up their fourth loss in their last five games. This could just be a small bump in the road for Booker, as he remains on pace for a second-round finish in nine-category formats with 26.0 points, 6.9 assists, 4.0 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 2.7 three-pointers.

Booker had 36 points (13-29 FG, 6-16 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, nine assists and one steal over 42 minutes during Thursday's 124-116 loss to the Pelicans.

Booker has been playing at a very high level since the All-Star break and posted another impressive stat line Thursday. He ended one assist and three rebounds away from notching a triple-double while reaching the 28-point mark for the fourth straight contest. Over that four-game stretch, the star guard is averaging 31.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 8.8 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 50 percent from the floor and 42.9 percent from deep.

Booker had 31 points (12-25 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals across 37 minutes during Sunday's 127-109 loss to the Raptors.

Booker posted 29 points in the win over the Bulls in the first leg of this back-to-back set Saturday, and he followed it up with an even better showing in this loss to Toronto. Booker has had a few down games of late, but the star guard continues to operate as a key piece on offense for the Suns. He's scored at least 24 points in four of his last six outings, a span in which he's averaging 27.5 points, 7.8 assists and 4.2 rebounds per game while shooting 46.8 percent from the floor in that span.

Booker registered 29 points (10-20 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight assists, four rebounds and two steals over 38 minutes during Saturday's 121-117 win over the Bulls.

Booker finished Saturday's game as the Suns' leader in scoring and assists and connected on four triples for the seventh time this season. Booker has dished at least eight dimes in four of his last five games, and over that span he has averaged 26.8 points, 7.8 assists and 4.2 rebounds over 40.2 minutes per game. Saturday was the first time since Jan. 4 that Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal were all in the starting lineup together, and Sunday's game against Toronto will determine whether that change is permanent.

Booker finished Thursday's 120-109 loss to San Antonio with 17 points (4-14 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 7-8 FT), two rebounds, eight assists, one block and one steal across 41 minutes.

After sitting out the final game before the All-Star break due to a sore back, Booker led the Suns in minutes Thursday, although his actual productive was lackluster by his standards. The 28-year-old guard has failed to reach 20 points in three of his last five appearances despite seeing a massive workload, averaging 24.8 points, 6.8 assists, 3.8 boards and 1.6 threes in 39.0 minutes a contest while shooting a disappointing 25.8 percent (8-for-31) from long range.

Booker (back) is not on the injury report and will be available for Thursday's game against the Spurs.

Booker missed the Suns' final game before the All-Star break with a lower back contusion, but the star guard will be available for this matchup Thursday and should handle his regular workload. Booker is averaging a robust 28.1 points per game over his last 10 contests.

Booker will not play Wednesday against Houston with a lower back contusion.

Booker played 40 minutes Tuesday against Memphis, finishing with 17 points (6-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds and nine assists. The Suns are likely holding him out for maintenance on the second leg of this back-to-back set, and he'll get some time to recover during the All-Star break. With Grayson Allen (knee) and Bradley Beal (toe) out, the Suns could use a committee approach to soak up his minutes with TyTy Washington and Ryan Dunn possibly benefitting.

Booker ended with 17 points (6-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds and nine assists across 40 minutes during Tuesday's 119-112 loss to Memphis.

One more dime would have done the trick for Booker, who has struggled to string together double-double results this season. Booker experienced an expected regression after seeing an expanded role during Kevin Durant's three-game absence. The All-Star balled out with a 47/11 performance during Durant's first missed game, showcasing his ability to blow up on any given evening if the game flows in his direction.

Booker produced 24 points (8-19 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds and three assists in 34 minutes during Saturday's 122-105 loss to Denver.

With Kevin Durant (ankle) and Bradley Beal (toe) both sidelined Saturday, Booker led the Suns in scoring but had trouble getting his shot off against extra defensive attention. The 28-year-old guard has topped 20 points in seven of the last eight games, averaging 30.8 points, 6.6 assists, 4.8 boards and 2.9 threes over that stretch, and his usage should remain elevated until his star teammates get healthy.

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 are able to make a deal for Jimmy Butler. Booker's job is safe, but the lineup should see some changes by the end of the day.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 edge 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.

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 where 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.

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, notching his fourth outing of the year with 35 or more points. Booker has swiped three or more steals in four contests, doing so in two straight games.

Booker totaled 30 points (10-20 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and three steals across 39 minutes during Sunday's 120-113 victory over the Hornets.

Booker led the Suns in scoring but also excelled as a playmaker, with his eight assists leading the way for the team as well. The star guard has scored at least 30 points in three of his last four games, averaging 30.8 points, 8.5 assists and 4.8 rebounds per game during that span. He's expected to remain as the Suns' go-to scoring weapon going forward even when sharing the court with the likes of Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, who was recently demoted to a bench role.

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 on 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.

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.

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, entering Tuesday with a season-high mark of 44 points set Nov. 17. Booker has handed out 10 or more dimes on five occasions, including in two straight outings.

Booker had 10 points (3-16 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-6 FT), four rebounds, 10 assists and two steals over 38 minutes during Monday's 109-99 victory over the 76ers.

Booker was held to a season-low 10 points Monday, but the Suns were still able to snap a four-game losing streak. Big changes could be coming to Phoenix with the franchise linked to Jimmy Butler, and it's no secret that Bradley Beal could be on the way out. Whatever happens, Booker's fantasy value is unlikely to change much as he'll continue to be a focal point of the offense in any scenario.

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 the 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. He's back in action Monday against the 76ers.

Booker logged 16 points (4-20 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds, nine assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Tuesday's 117-112 loss to the Grizzlies.

Booked returned from a five-game absence as a result of a groin injury, falling one assist short of a double-double. While the production was more than adequate, Booker's efficiency was an issue, going just 4-of-20 from the floor. Assuming he can remain healthy, Booker should be able to build on this performance, starting with Saturday's matchup against the Pacers.

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.

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.

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.

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 he sounded optimistic about his chances of returning.

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 game 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 Years Eve. Ryan Dunn, Royce O'Neale and Josh Okogie will continue to see more playing time due to Booker's injury.

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.

Suns' head coach Mike Budenholzer has 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.

Booker (groin) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.

Booker will miss a third straight game due to a left groin injury, the severity of which remains unknown. Royce O'Neale should remain in the starting lineup Wednesday while Ryan Dunn and Monte Morris could see more action off the bench. Booker's next chance to play will come Friday against Dallas -- the first end of a back-to-back.

Booker (ankle) did not practice Tuesday, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Booker was spotted shooting some free throws after practice, but this doesn't bode well for his status for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets. More clarity will be known when the Suns release their injury report Tuesday evening. Grayson Allen (concussion) also missed Tuesday's practice.

The Suns announced Saturday that Booker (groin) will be out for the next two games and will be re-evaluated early next week, Shane Young of Forbes.com reports.

Booker had already been ruled out for Saturday's game versus the Pistons and will remain sidelined for Monday's contest against Denver. While fantasy managers should receive a better understanding of the severity of the star guard's injury once he is re-evaluated, his next chance to suit up is Wednesday's matchup with Denver. Until then, Grayson Allen, Ryan Dunn and Monte Morris are all candidates to receive increased playing time in Booker's absence.

Booker (groin) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Detroit.

Booker was unable to return for the second half of Thursday's game against the Pacers due to groin tightness, and the issue will cause the All-Star guard to miss his first game of the 2024-25 regular season. The severity of the injury isn't clear, and Booker's next opportunity to play will be Monday against the Nuggets. Grayson Allen, Ryan Dunn and Monte Morris are all candidates to see increased playing time due to Booker's injury.

Booker won't return to Thursday's game against the Pacers due to groin tightness, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports. He totaled 17 points (5-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 7-8 FT), two rebounds, six assists and one steal over 25 minutes before exiting.

Booker didn't come out of the locker room to begin the second half and the team announced shortly after that he's been shut down for the evening. Grayson Allen and Ryan Dunn could see more chances down the stretch in Booker's absence.

Booker wasn't on the Suns' bench to begin the second half Thursday against the Pacers due to an apparent ankle injury, Brendon Kleen of Locked On Suns reports.

Booker looked to tweak his ankle during the first quarter but managed to stick it out for the remainder of the first half before presumably getting checked out during halftime. He'll be considered questionable to return until the team has more information to share.

Booker contributed 28 points (7-14 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 10-12 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Sunday's 116-109 victory over Portland.

Booker led the Suns in scoring once again, and the star guard is going through one of his most productive stretches of the season in recent weeks. He's scored at least 25 points in all but one of his last 10 games, averaging 28.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.2 steals per game in that stretch.

Booker racked up 34 points (13-27 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, eight assists and one steal across 38 minutes during Friday's 134-126 win over the Jazz.

The veteran guard led all scorers on the night as he posted his highest point total since Nov. 17, when he dropped 44 on the Timberwolves. Booker has topped 20 points in nine straight games, averaging 28.2 points, 6.3 assists, 3.8 boards, 2.9 threes and 1.2 steals over that stretch.

Booker registered 25 points (8-21 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 8-9 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and four steals across 38 minutes during Sunday's 115-110 loss to Orlando.

Booker led the way for the Suns with 25 points and seven dimes Sunday, and his four steals set a new season-high figure. In 10 games with Kevin Durant (ankle) out of action this season, Booker is now averaging 25.2 points, 5.8 assists, 3.3 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 2.3 three-pointers in 37.1 minutes per contest. Fantasy managers might have to deal with more inefficient shooting nights from the field out of Booker with defenses focusing more on him in Durant's continued absence, but the 28-year-old superstar guard should have more upside when it comes to compiling counting stats in the meantime.

Booker totaled 28 points (6-20 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 13-14 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Thursday's 126-124 loss to New Orleans.

It wasn't the most efficient shooting night for Booker on Thursday, but he made up for it at the charity stripe as he and Bradley Beal combined for 52 points. The backcourt duo will need to continue to carry the scoring load for as long as Kevin Durant (ankle) is sidelined. Over his last 10 games, Booker has averaged 26.5 points, 5.6 assists and 3.9 rebounds over 36.8 minutes per game.

Booker finished with 29 points (10-21 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 5-5 FT), nine rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals in 39 minutes during Tuesday's 104-93 win over San Antonio.

Booker got into high gear and picked up the slack after Kevin Durant (ankle) left the game in the second quarter. Durant went to the locker room under his own power, which suggests that his injury isn't serious. Booker is a consistent source of production, but he may experience an uptick if Durant misses another game.

Booker closed Saturday's 113-105 victory over the Warriors with 27 points (8-20 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 8-8 FT), three rebounds, nine assists and two steals over 38 minutes.

Booker led the Suns in scoring Saturday, ahead of Kevin Durant and Tyus Jones, but seeing him perform at a high level should be the standard now for Booker, who has adjusted well to life by playing in an off-the-ball role with Jones as the point guard. Booker's fantasy numbers haven't suffered this season, and he's scored at least 26 points in each of his last four games, representing his longest streak of the season in terms of scoring prowess.

Booker accumulated 31 points (8-18 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 12-13 FT), three rebounds and four assists in 39 minutes during Wednesday's 127-117 loss to the Nets.

Booker led the Suns in scoring in this surprising loss to Brooklyn, but the star guard continues to produce at a high level despite the team's recent struggles. Booker has surpassed the 30-point mark in three of his last five outings, a span in which he's averaging 30.2 points, 6.2 assists and 3.2 rebounds per game while shooting 49.5 percent from the floor.

Booker closed Tuesday's 127-100 win over the Lakers with 26 points (10-17 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, 10 assists, one block and one steal over 34 minutes.

Booker was relieved of his heavy load with the returns of Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, and the restored lineup immediately gave Booker's assist total a boost. He logged double-digit assists for the first time in six games, highlighting the alignment of Durant and Beal to Booker's success in the category.

Booker had 33 points (12-23 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 7-8 FT), three rebounds and five assists in 38 minutes during Wednesday's 138-122 loss to the Knicks.

Booker was once again forced to carry a heavy load due to the Suns' depleted lineup, and he delivered with a solid-all-around stat line. Booker continues to be a viable DFS target with Kevin Durant (calf) and Bradley Beal (calf) out, as he's guaranteed to accrue massive production through increased usage.

Booker notched 17 points (5-14 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds, five assists and one steal in 38 minutes during Monday's 109-99 loss to Orlando.

This dud comes on the heels of a 44-point performance Sunday against Minnesota. His production hasn't been consistent, but to be fair, he's been the focus of opposing team's game plans with Kevin Durant (calf) and Bradley Beal (calf) both sidelined.

Booker logged 44 points (15-29 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 8-9 FT), seven assists, six rebounds and one block across 40 minutes during Sunday's 120-117 loss to the Timberwolves.

After posting a season-low 12 points in Friday's loss to the Thunder, Booker produced a stellar bounce-back game with a new season-high mark in points. The star shooting guard also set a season high in threes made, and he has now hit three or more shots from beyond the arc in seven outings. Through 14 regular-season matchups, Booker has averaged 24.0 points, 6.6 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.1 steals across 36.6 minutes per game.

Booker posted 12 points (2-10 FG, 8-8 FT), four rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 34 minutes during Friday's 99-83 loss to Oklahoma City.

Booker was ice cold out of the gate, missing his first six shots before finally making his first basket midway through the third quarter. Phoenix was already down by double-digits at that point and was unable to close the gap. With Kevin Durant (calf) and Bradley Beal (calf) sidelined, Booker needs to bounce back quickly to maintain a cohesive unit.

Booker had 18 points (6-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, five assists and two steals across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 127-104 loss to the Kings.

The Suns are short-handed, and Booker has the task of making up for Kevin Durant (calf) and Bradley Beal's (calf) absence. Although he averaged 27.0 points and 8.0 assists over the first two games without Durant, he fell well short of that total Wednesday evening. Increased production from Booker is critical to Phoenix's success over the next two weeks as Durant works his way back to health.

Booker finished Sunday's 127-118 overtime loss to the Kings with 23 points (9-22 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, 12 assists and two steals in 43 minutes.

Booker dished out a season-high 12 assists for a second straight game and notched his first 20-point double-double of the season. However, since dropping 40 points on the Clippers on Oct. 31, Booker is shooting just 37.6 percent from the field over his last five appearances. With Kevin Durant (calf) sidelined and Bradley Beal (knee) banged up, the Suns will need Booker at his best over the next couple of weeks.

Booker amassed 13 points (5-13 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and 12 assists over 35 minutes during Friday's 114-113 victory over Dallas.

Booker was a game-time call for this contest and was cleared to play less than an hour before the scheduled tipoff, but it was noticeable he wasn't at his 100 percent. The 13-point output tied Booker's worst mark of the current campaign, and perhaps worryingly, both games have come across his last three appearances. That said, fantasy managers shouldn't be worried regarding Booker's status on a long-term scenario, and he should get back to putting his regular numbers once he gets past this illness that's affecting him.

Booker (illness) is available for Friday's game versus the Mavericks, Cassidy Hubbarth of ESPN reports.

Booker has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday despite dealing with a non-COVID illness. The star guard is averaging 27.2 points, 6.8 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 38.0 minutes across his last five outings.

Booker (illness) is optimistic he can play in Friday's game versus the Mavericks, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.

Booker was a late addition to the injury report Friday with an illness but is optimistic he can play through it. Still, fantasy managers should continue to look out for an official status update.

Booker is questionable for Friday's game against Dallas due to an illness.

Booker was a late addition to the injury report Friday due to an illness. The star shooting guard has yet to miss a game this season, and his status will likely be determined near tipoff at 7:30 p.m. ET. If Booker is ruled out, Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale are both candidates for an increased role.

Booker contributed 22 points (9-17 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds and nine assists in 39 minutes during Wednesday's 115-112 victory over the Heat.

Booker's team-high nine assists left him just short of a double-double during Wednesday's win. Across his last three outings, the star guard is averaging 8.0 dimes. However, Booker is in a brief shooting slump, converting just 17.4 percent of his 7.7 three-point attempts per contest over that span.

Booker posted 13 points (3-18 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 7-7 FT), three rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 38 minutes during Monday's 118-116 win over the 76ers.

After draining multiple threes in six straight games to begin the season, Booker went ice cold from beyond the arc Monday as he posted his lowest scoring numbers of the young campaign. The 28-year-old guard has actually had trouble getting his shot to drop consistently -- his 41.9 percent shooting from the floor would be a career low -- but so far, Booker has been able to compensate to some degree with increased volume from three-point range and at the free-throw line. Even so, his current 24.7 PPG average would be his lowest mark since 2016-17.

Booker produced 28 points (9-23 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 8-9 FT), nine rebounds and nine assists in 36 minutes during Saturday's 103-97 victory over Portland.

Neither Kevin Durant nor Bradley Beal delivered their best performances Saturday, but Booker stepped his game up and carried the Suns on offense -- even if he had a disappointing shooting effort based on his regular standards. Booker has been on a tear of late and has surpassed the 25-point mark in his last three appearances, averaging 33.7 points per contest in that span.

Booker recorded 40 points (11-18 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 13-15 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and three steals in 38 minutes during Thursday's 125-119 win over the Clippers.

The Suns caught fire in the second half, with Booker and Kevin Durant erasing a 21-point deficit to best the Clippers for the second time this season. The Clippers had no answer for Booker, who had a great defensive performance alongside his voluminous scoring total. If Booker and the rest of the elites can stay healthy the look like a very tough team to beat.

Booker posted 33 points (11-23 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 8-8 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 39 minutes during Monday's 109-105 victory over the Lakers.

Booker was coming off his worst shooing performance of the season Saturday in the win over the Mavericks. However, the star guard bounced back admirably here and responded with his best scoring output of the campaign. Booker has struggled with consistency in his shot, but he's reached the 20-point mark in his last three outings. An uptick in the efficiency would boost his fantasy value even more, though it's already quite high as one of the Suns' top scoring alternatives.

Booker supplied 21 points (4-12 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 11-12 FT), one rebound, five assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Saturday's 114-102 win over Dallas.

Booker ended with a decent stat line all things considered, but the shooting woes can't be overlooked. The star guard gained nearly half of his points from the charity stripe. but that approach isn't sustainable on a long-term basis. Booker has scored over 20 points in his last two contests, and there's a strong chance this was nothing more than an off night for one of the most talented pure scorers in The Association. Booker will try to bounce back against the Lakers on Monday.

Booker closed with 23 points (9-21 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal in 35 minutes during Friday's 123-116 loss to the Lakers.

He led the Suns in three-pointers on the night as the team shot 45.9 percent (17-for-37) from beyond the arc. Booker has been locked in from long distance to begin the campaign, draining eight of 15 three-point attempts through the first two games, but that's unlikely to last -- the 27-year-old guard has never shot better than 38.3 percent from three-point range over a full season.

Booker contributed 15 points (5-9 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal in 32 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 116-113 overtime win over the Clippers.

Even with the addition of a "true point guard" in Tyus Jones, Booker was still able to rack up six assists during Wednesday's victory. While Booker is still an elite volume scorer, he likely won't be relied on to go for nearly 30 points a night when Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal are both healthy.

Booker recorded 22 points (8-18 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and two assists across 28 minutes in Thursday's 128-122 loss to the Lakers.

Booker's ankle showed no ill effects in Phoenix's final preseason game as the starting five received max minutes. The offense should improve somewhat under Mike Budenholzer's direction, with Booker showcased as the primary backcourt option.

Booker is in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Lakers.

The Suns will play their regular starting lineup for the first time in the preseason and it couldn't have come at a better time, as this will be their final tune-up before the campaign opener against the Clippers next Wednesday. Booker will start at shooting guard alongside Tyus Jones in the backcourt.

Coach Mike Budenholzer said Booker (ankle) is ready to go after looking great during Tuesday's practice, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Booker has missed the past two exhibitions due to right ankle soreness but will return to action for Thursday's preseason finale against the Lakers. With Tyus Jones (rest) in the fold, Booker is expected to move back to shooting guard after averaging a career-high 6.9 assists per game last season.

Booker (ankle) won't play in Sunday's preseason game versus the Nuggets, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Booker will miss his second straight preseason contest Sunday due to right ankle soreness. The star guard's next chance to suit up is Thursday's preseason matchup with the Lakers.

Booker is not in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Pistons due to right ankle soreness, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

The Suns are not concerned about Booker's ankle injury, but they're being extremely cautious with it, so he won't be featuring here. The goal for Booker is to be healthy and available for the Oct. 23 regular-season opener against the Clippers, so it's uncertain if Booker will play in the rest of the preseason.

Booker scored 10 points (4-13 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT) while adding three assists, a rebound and a block in 22 minutes during Tuesday's 105-97 preseason win over the Pistons

It was a rough shooting night for Booker, but with the regular season still two weeks away, the four-time All-Star has plenty of time to find his form. He's averaged better than 25 points in six straight seasons, and with Tyus Jones solidifying the point guard position for the Suns, Booker should be able to better focus on his scoring duties rather than taking on more of a distribution role. That also likely means he won't be able to repeat the career-high 6.9 assists per game he delivered in 2023-24, however.

Booker finished Sunday's 118-14 preseason win over the Lakers with 12 points (4-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three assists and two rebounds over 14 minutes.

None of the Suns' starters outside of Tyus Jones played more than 14 minutes Sunday, but Booker managed to score in double digits alongside Bradley Beal (11). Booker played a crucial role in Team USA's gold medal campaign at the Paris Olympics, and he'll look to carry that momentum into the 2024-25 season.

Coach Mike Budenholzer said Thursday that Booker is expected to start at shooting guard in 2024-25, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Booker is expected to start alongside Tyus Jones and Bradley Beal as Phoenix's shooting guard next season. In 2023-24, Booker mostly served as the team's starting point guard, which saw his assists per game ascend to a career-high 6.9. With Jones now slated to take on the primary playmaking role, Booker could see his assists numbers decline slightly.

Booker chipped in 15 points (6-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds and three assists across 28 minutes in Saturday's 98-87 win over France in the gold medal game of the Paris Olympics.

After posting a team-high 13 points on 5-for-7 from the field at the half, Booker was quiet while shooting 1-for-3 in the second half. However, Team USA took home gold, and Booker's three-point shooting was a major reason why. The 27-year-old averaged 11.7 points, 3.3 assists and 2.7 rebounds across 22.0 minutes per game in six Olympic appearances. Booker also shot an impressive 56.5 percent from deep, and he was a consistent bucket for Team USA.

Booker recorded 18 points (6-9 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and three assists across 15 minutes during Tuesday's 122-87 win over Brazil in the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics.

Booker managed to provide a game-high 18 points as a member of the starting five, despite playing only 15 minutes in the contest. The All-Star was hot from beyond the arc, and his ability to shoot from three-point range has made him one of Team USA's top options in these Olympic games. Booker shot 5-for-9 from deep during the group stage, during which he averaged 10.3 points, 4.3 assists and 2.3 rebounds across 21.7 minutes in three group-phase matches.

Booker tallied three points (1-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one block across 25 minutes in the United States' 92-88 exhibition game win over Germany on Monday.

Booker has now started in two consecutive exhibition games for Team USA; however, he shot only 3-for-11 from the field across that span. The 27-year-old has been in-and-out of the starting lineup due to Kevin Durant's (calf) absence, but if he returns in time for the Paris Olympics Booker could very well be pushed out of the starting five. Booker did have a solid outing against Australia on July 15 coming off the bench, but since then he has accumulated only 11 points in the past three games.

Booker accumulated 49 points (13-21 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 20-21 FT), five rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals in 45 minutes during Sunday's 122-116 loss to Minnesota in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

The Suns were swept by Minnesota on Sunday, but Booker did everything he could to keep Phoenix in contention during a back-and-forth matchup, logging his fourth-highest scoring total of the season while contributing on both ends of the court. Booker remained dominant during his age-27 season, averaging 27.1 points, 6.9 assists and 4.5 rebounds in 36.0 minutes per game. Booker should continue to play a prominent role for Phoenix during the 2024-25 season, his 10th year with the team.

Booker accumulated 23 points (8-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds, eight assists and two steals in 42 minutes during Friday's 126-109 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

Booker finished just two assists away from recording a double-double in Game 3, and the star guard will need to be at his best Sunday if the Suns want to avoid getting swept in the first round. Booker's scoring numbers have increased with each passing game in the series, though this was the first time he surpassed the 20-point plateau.

Booker finished Saturday's 120-95 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals with 18 points (5-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds, five assists and one steal over 38 minutes.

Booker shot a perfect mark from the free-throw line while ending second on the team in scoring to go along with a handful of assists in a Game 1 loss in the first round of the playoffs. Booker entered the postseason with three straight games of 20 or more points, adding five or more assists in two of those outings. He has gotten to the line often for Phoenix as of late, ending the regular season with five or more free throws made in 11 straight contests.

Booker provided 23 points (6-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 8-10 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Sunday's 125-106 victory over the Timberwolves.

The 27-year-old guard scored more than 20 points for the third straight game to close out the regular season, and the sixth time in eight April contests. Booker has averaged 27.9 points, 7.4 assists, 3.0 threes, 2.8 boards and 1.1 steals over that eight-game stretch, a surge that helped the Suns climb out of the Play-In Tournament and secure a playoff spot.

Booker recorded 37 points (13-24 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 6-6 FT), one rebound, four assists, one block and one steal in 39 minutes during Wednesday's 124-108 win over the Clippers.

Booker led all Suns players in threes made and scoring to go along with a quartet of assists while finishing perfect from the free-throw line in a high-scoring victory. Booker has scored 35 or more points in 13 games this season, surpassing the 30-point mark in five of his last 10 outings. He has connected on at least five threes in three of his last six contests.

Booker finished Tuesday's 105-92 loss to the Clippers with 12 points (1-11 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 10-11 FT), three rebounds, five assists and two steals across 40 minutes.

Booker shot a ghastly 9.1 percent from the floor in the loss, marking one of his worst performances of the season. We've seen cracks in Booker's armor several times over the past month, as his shot has been conspicuously off without much cause. His shot volume has also fluctuated quite a bit, and he's dipped below his seasonal average of 19.3 attempts per game in six of his last 10 contests.

Booker posted 25 points (9-16 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 39 minutes during Sunday's 113-105 loss to New Orleans.

Booker ended with a decent overall stat line and finished just three assists away from recording what would've been his second consecutive double-double. However, he missed all six of his three-point attempts, making it just the second time this season he doesn't hit at least one three when attempting five or more. Booker will aim to bounce back when the Suns host the Clippers on Tuesday.

Booker racked up 13 points (3-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds, 13 assists and three steals in 34 minutes during Friday's 97-87 victory over the Timberwolves.

Booker shooting stroke was off-track for most of the game, but he was effective as a ball distributor and got the ball to Jusuf Nurkic and Kevin Durant when it counted. Booker's five points in the first quarter were a critical part of Phoenix's 15-0 start, but he sat for the final four minutes of the game, thus limiting his potential output.

Booker notched 40 points (13-25 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 9-9 FT), one rebound, eight assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Wednesday's 122-101 win over the Cavaliers.

Booker followed up his 52-point tour de force against the Pelicans with another excellent total. Wednesday marked just the second time that Booker and Kevin Durant have scored over 30 points together this season, which is an excellent example of the duo's untapped potential. Booker is getting hot at the right time, and they have a good chance of staying out of the play-in bracket if he can keep the production going.

Booker ended Monday's 124-111 victory over New Orleans with 52 points (19-28 FG, 8-16 3Pt, 6-7 FT), three rebounds, nine assists and one block over 39 minutes.

Booker thrashing Herbert Jones, Trey Murphy and the Pelicans en route to the eighth 50-point game of his career came with outstanding efficiency Monday, fueled by a season-high eight made threes. He was in his midrange bag and cruised to the basket at times as well in what was a masterclass offensive performance. Monday marked Booker's sixth game with at least 40 points this season.

Booker logged 14 points (4-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), three rebounds and five assists across 27 minutes during Friday's 128-103 loss to Oklahoma City.

The Suns suffered a blowout loss to the Thunder on Friday, and that might explain why Booker logged only 27 minutes -- his lowest tally since Feb. 4 if excluding a five-minute cameo against the Pistons before the All-Star break. What was really surprising was Booker's lack of involvement on offense, as his nine attempts from the field represented a season-low mark -- again excluding that aforementioned Pistons game. Booker will aim to bounce back when the Suns take on the Pelicans on Monday.

Booker finished with 36 points (14-28 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 5-7 FT), six rebounds, four assists, three blocks and one steal in 40 minutes during Monday's 104-102 loss to San Antonio. He also had five turnovers.

Booker missed a game-winning three at the buzzer after corralling an offensive rebound off a Kevin Durant three-point attempt on the final possession -- so Phoenix had no shortage of opportunities to escape Monday with a victory. Booker's booming performance marked his third consecutive game with at least 30 points, although a porous San Antonio defense sans Victor Wenbanyama (ankle) was certainly a boom spot. A tougher matchup awaits Wednesday in Denver, and it will mark Booker's first appearance versus the Nuggets this season after missing two prior matchups.

Booker registered 32 points (14-24 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds and nine assists over 30 minutes during Saturday's 131-106 win over San Antonio.

The ankle injury that sidelined Booker for four games between March 3 and March 9 is a thing of the past, and the star guard has been playing at a very high level recently. He's reached the 30-point mark in back-to-back contests while putting up 20 or more in all but one of his seven appearances since recovering from the injury above. Booker is averaging 24.8 points, 7.3 assists and 5.6 rebounds per game during the current month.

Booker posted a game-high 30 points (10-15 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds and two assists in 32 minutes during Thursday's 128-115 victory over Atlanta.

After going 4-for-31 (12.9 percent) on three-point attempts over the prior five games, Booker found his rhythm from beyond the arc. While he did miss four games during that time with an ankle injury, since the All-Star break Booker is averaging 25.6 points, 6.5 assists, 5.3 boards, 1.9 threes and 0.8 steals over his last 11 contests.

Booker recorded 18 points (7-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, 11 assists and two steals over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 115-102 victory over Philadelphia.

Booker finished just one rebound shy of recording a triple-double in what turned out to be an easier-than-expected win for Phoenix. Booker has been playing extremely well since returning from his latest injury absence, as a right ankle sprain kept him sidelined for four games in early March, and he's posted 22.4 points, 8.4 assists and 6.4 rebounds per contest in his last five appearances.

Booker amassed 23 points (11-22 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal over 40 minutes during Sunday's 140-129 loss to Milwaukee.

The 27-year-old guard nearly recorded double-digit boards for the first time since early December as he just missed his second straight double-double and 12th of the season. Booker has topped 20 points in four straight games since returning from an ankle injury despite a shaky 3-for-26 (11.5 percent) showing from three-point range, and he's produced more than 20 points in all nine contests he's played since the All-Star break. Over that latter stretch, he's averaging 26.0 points, 6.4 assists, 5.0 rebounds, 1.6 threes and 0.8 steals.

Booker notched 21 points (6-18 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 8-8 FT), six rebounds, 11 assists, one block and one steal over 36 minutes during Friday's 107-96 win over Charlotte.

Booker has been an absolute model of consistency this season, and while his scoring numbers have suffered a dip now that he shares the offense with Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, he's experiencing an uptick as a playmaker and facilitator. The 11-assist tally represented his ninth game with double-digit dimes this season, and it was also his first double-double since mid-January. Booker is averaging 26.4 points, 6.5 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game since the end of the All-Star break.

Booker racked up 23 points (9-20 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds and seven assists across 38 minutes during Thursday's 127-112 loss to the Celtics.

Booker missed the first contest against Boston on March 9 due to a right ankle sprain that forced him to miss four games. He suited up Thursday and played 38 minutes for a second consecutive time as he led the Suns in scoring. Head coach Frank Vogel could opt to limit Booker's minutes in Phoenix's next game, given that the Suns play the Hornets on the second night of a back-to-back.

Booker ended Monday's 117-111 victory over the Cavaliers with 27 points (11-22 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, seven assists and one block across 38 minutes.

Booker showed no signs of lingering ankle troubles in his first game back since March 2. He was cold from beyond the arc but scored effectively overall and facilitated while only committing two turnovers. He, Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant combined for 88 points on 52.2 percent shooting, encapsulating the vision of what makes Phoenix a championship contender down the stretch.

Booker (ankle) will face no minutes restriction in Monday's game against Cleveland, Amanda Pflugrad of 3TV Phoenix reports.

Booker should return to the starting lineup for his typical workload, bringing the Suns' top starting five, featuring Bradley Beal, Grayson Allen, Kevin Durant and Jusuf Nurkic, to full health. Booker has averaged 26.7 points, 4.0 rebounds and 5.7 assists across his last three appearances.

Booker (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.

As expected, Booker has been upgraded from probable to available and will suit up after missing the previous four games with a right ankle sprain. Before his absence, Booker was playing well, averaging 28.0 points, 5.4 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 38.0 minutes over his past five appearances.

Booker (ankle) is considered probable for Monday's game against Cleveland, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Booker appears on track to return from a four-game absence due to a right ankle sprain, which is an excellent development after what appeared to be a serious sprain suffered on March 2. If Booker is able to suit up Monday, he would join a healthy Bradley Beal in a backcourt currently lacking Eric Gordon (knee) and Josh Okogie (abdomen).

Booker (ankle) has been ruled out of Saturday's game against the Celtics, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe reports.

Booker tried his ankle earlier Saturday, but he wasn't deemed ready, and the team doesn't want to risk him in a regular-season game. His absence will open up playing time for several bench pieces, with Royce O'Neale being the most likely alternative to jump into a starting role. Booker's next chance to play will come against the Cavaliers on Monday.

Booker (ankle) has been upgraded to questionable ahead of Saturday's tilt with the Celtics, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Head coach Frank Vogel stated earlier in the day that Booker was viewed as doubtful for Saturday's contest, but it looks like Phoenix has a more optimistic perspective on the situation as of now. The star guard has missed the Suns' previous three games due to an ankle injury. More clarity on his status should come after he tests things out prior to tipoff. If he does sit out again, Royce O'Neal will presumably get another start in his place.

Coach Frank Vogel said Booker (ankle) is doubtful for Saturday's game versus the Celtics, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe reports.

Booker is expected to miss his fourth straight game Saturday due to a right ankle sprain. However, the star guard appears to be nearing a return to action. Royce O'Neale should continue to start in Booker's potential absence.

Booker (ankle) is putting up extra shots after Friday's practice, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Booker has missed Phoenix's last three games with a right ankle sprain. While Booker's ability to get in extra work after practice bodes well for his available Saturday, fantasy managers should look out for an official injury report.

Booker (ankle) remains day-to-day according to coach Frank Vogel and could return as soon as Saturday's game versus Boston, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Booker is making good progress, and if he doesn't play Saturday, he will be traveling on the four-game road trip shortly after. Once Booker gets the green light, the Suns will finally be close to full strength once again.

Booker (ankle) is likely to miss 7-to-10 days, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

This is a tough blow for the Suns, and with this projected timetable, the star guard is likely to miss four games. A return on March 14 versus Boston could potentially be on the table, but the Suns will be cautious with the playoffs getting closer. In the meantime, Bradley Beal is likely to soak up a ton of usage, and guys like Royce O'Neale and Josh Okogie could be more involved.

Booker (ankle) is out Sunday versus Oklahoma City, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Booker and Royce O'Neale collided on defense in Friday's loss to Houston, although O'Neale emerged no worse for the wear and will be active Sunday. Booker, on the other hand, hobbled straight to the locker room after a full-extension twist of his right ankle. No further updates have been provided on severity, but Booker's right foot and calf caused him issues throughout the opening weeks of the season, so concern could be warranted. Tuesday against Denver marks his next opportunity to take the court. Booker's injury is the latest obstacle in Phoenix's star trio, rounded out by Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant, suiting up together -- which has happened on just 23 occasions thus far.

Booker left Saturday's 118-109 loss to Houston with 1:15 left in the fourth quarter with an apparent ankle injury and went to the locker room, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports. He finished with 24 points (7-17 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 8-8 FT), five assists, two rebounds and one steal in 38 minutes.

Booker stepped on Royce O'Neale's ankle and was in immediate pain. He had a heavy limp on his way to the locker room, and he didn't return for the final minute. The Suns play again Sunday versus the Thunder, but it remains to be seen if Booker will be able to play. If not, the Suns will need guys like O'Neale and Josh Okogie to step up, and it's possible that Eric Gordon (groin) could be ready to return.

Booker totaled 35 points (13-27 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 39 minutes during Thursday's 110-105 win over the Rockets.

Booker caught fire at some point in the game, and once he reached top gear, he was almost impossible to stop. The star Phoenix guard is having another excellent season and is averaging 27.6 points, 6.9 assists and 4.6 rebounds per game.

Booker ended with 21 points (8-18 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, nine assists and one steal over 38 minutes during Sunday's 123-113 victory over the Lakers.

Booker led all Suns players in assists while ending as one of four players with 20 or more points and coming up one dime short of a double-double. Booker has finished with 20 or more points in eight of his last 10 outings, now having recorded at least nine assists in 11 games.

Booker closed Thursday's 123-113 loss to the Mavericks with 35 points (13-21 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and one steal across 39 minutes.

The 27-year-old guard led the Suns in scoring, taking advantage of the absence of Bradley Beal (hamstring) from the backcourt. Booker has topped 30 points in three of his last five games, and he got ejected after five minutes in one of the other two. In 23 contests since the calendar flipped to 2024, he's averaging 28.2 points, 6.0 assists, 4.0 boards, 2.4 threes and 1.1 steals while shooting 53.2 percent from the floor.

Booker was ejected from Wednesday's game against the Pistons with 6:36 remaining in the first quarter after being assessed with two technical fouls for arguing with the referees, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports. He will finish the contest with seven points (2-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal in five minutes.

Booker received a technical foul during a timeout and after Cade Cunningham shot a free throw, both for arguing with the referees. Suns coach Frank Vogel also received a technical foul. With Bradley Beal (hamstring) already ruled out, Kevin Durant will likely be the focal point of Phoenix's offense.

Booker provided 25 points (7-17 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 11-13 FT), three rebounds, nine assists and three steals over 38 minutes during Tuesday's 130-125 victory over the Kings.

Booker put together a balanced performance to help Phoenix to another victory, leading all players in Tuesday's contest in free throws made while ending as one of two Suns players with 25 or more points and ending one dime short of a double-double. Booker, who led Phoenix in assists and steals, has recorded at least 25 points and eight assists in 10 games this season, his first such performance since notching that stat line Jan. 21 against Indiana.

Booker posted 32 points (11-21 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 8-9 FT), four rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal in 38 minutes during Saturday's 113-112 loss to Golden State.

After sitting out the Suns' game Thursday with a sore hip. Booker was his usual productive self in his return. The 27-year-old guard has delivered more than 20 points in eight of his last nine games, averaging 33.1 points, 5.0 assists, 4.3 boards, 3.0 threes, 1,0 steals and 0.8 blocks over that stretch while shooting 55.9 percent from the floor and 41.5 percent from beyond the arc.

Booker (hip) will be available for Saturday's game against the Warriors, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.comreports.

After missing Thursday's game against the Jazz, Booker is no longer on the injury report. Eric Gordon started in his place for that game, scoring 19 points (7-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT) with four assists, two rebounds, one block and one steal.

Booker (hip) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Jazz, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

The good news is that Booker is only being listed as "day-to-day," so there's a chance he'll return to the floor for Saturday's game in Golden State. Bradley Beal (ankle) is headed for a game-time call, and if he's forced to join Booker on the sidelines, that would create a lot of opportunity for Eric Gordon and Grayson Allen.

Booker is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Jazz due to left hip soreness.

Despite being absent from the injury report all day, Booker is now in danger of missing his first contest since Dec. 1 on Thursday. If Booker is ultimately ruled out, Eric Gordon will likely replace him in the starting five.

Booker accumulated 32 points (12-21 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-10 FT), one rebound and four assists across 38 minutes during Tuesday's 114-106 victory over the Bucks.

Booker made plays all over the court on night where Phoenix's elites kept the ball for themselves. The Suns only recorded 17 assists in the contest but shot 50.6 percent as a team, indicating a formula that favored on-the-ball playmaking over ball distribution. Booker certainly took matters into his own hands often, and playing alongside Bradley Beal has allowed Booker to be more aggressive. Booker has averaged 30.8 points, 6.1 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.1 steals over 15 games since Beal's return.

Booker finished Wednesday's 136-120 win over the Nets with 22 points (9-17 FG, 4-6 3Pt), three rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals in 36 minutes.

Booker's 17 field-goal attempts led Phoenix, though he finished as the team's third-leading scorer due in part to not making any trips to the free-throw line. Nonetheless, this was another solid all-around effort for the superstar guard, who knocked down four triples and tied for the team lead with eight dimes. Booker also continued his recent unexpected surge as a shot-blocker -- he's notched at least one swat in four straight games and has six total blocks over that span. Prior to the four-game stretch, Booker had totaled six blocks over his previous 29 contests.

Booker supplied 22 points (9-23 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal across 41 minutes during Monday's 118-105 victory over the Heat.

The 27-year-old guard wasn't able to erupt for his fourth straight game with 40 or more points, but Booker was still plenty productive. He's dropped 20 or more in 12 of the last 14 contests, averaging 32.0 points, 6.2 assists, 4.3 boards, 2.8 threes and 1.1 steals over that stretch while shooting an impressive 55.6 percent from the floor.

Booker racked up 44 points (17-26 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 9-11 FT), four rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 36 minutes during Sunday's 113-98 loss to the Magic.

It would've been unrealistic to think Booker would be able to build off his 62-point effort against the Pacers, but he still delivered one of his best performances of the campaign -- although the Suns once again came up short and suffered a second consecutive loss. Booker has adjusted well to sharing the offensive load with Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, thriving as a point guard but without sacrificing too many touches on the scoring side of things. The numbers are inflated since he's scored at least 40 points in four different games this month, but Booker is averaging 31.1 points per game in January.

Booker ended Friday's 133-131 loss to Indiana with 62 points (22-37 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 12-13 FT), five rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal across 38 minutes.

It's the second time in Booker's career that he has scored 60-plus points in a game, with the first taking place March 24, 2017 when he scored 70 points against the Celtics. Unfortunately for him, Friday's performance came in a loss in a similar fashion to Karl-Anthony Towns' 62-point performance Monday against the Hornets. Booker has scored 40-plus points and hit six threes in three games in the new year. He's averaging 30.2 points on 54.2 percent shooting (including 40.2 percent from three), 4.3 rebounds. 6.4 assists and 1.1 steals over 36.2 minutes per game in January.

Booker produced 46 points (17-23 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 6-8 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and two steals in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 132-109 win over the Mavericks.

Booker led all players in the contest in scoring while notching more than twice as many points as Phoenix's second-leading scorer (Bradley Beal with 20). Booker got to the impressive point total on a scorching 17-for-23 mark from the field that included a 6-for-10 performance from three-point range. The All-Star guard's big offensive effort came just three games after an explosive 52-point display against New Orleans, and Booker has now posted 40-plus points in three contests overall this season.

Booker closed Sunday's 117-110 victory over Indiana with 26 points (9-24 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 7-9 FT), six rebounds, eight assists and two steals over 36 minutes.

Booker led all players in Sunday's contest in assists to go along with a half-dozen rebounds and a pair of steals while ending as one of three Suns players with 25 or more points in a winning effort. Booker has now handed out eight or more assists in 14 games this season. He has tallied at least 25 points, five rebounds and five assists in 11 appearances, including in three of his last five games.

Booker registered 52 points (18-30 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 10-10 FT), four rebounds and five assists in 37 minutes during Friday's 123-109 victory over the Pelicans.

Booker got going early Friday, laying the platform for another masterful performance. He ended with a game-high 52 points, leading the Suns to a comfortable victory. Coming off a relatively passive game against the Kings, Booker reminded everyone just what he is capable of on the offensive end of the floor. He is now inside the top 20 in nine-category leagues, thanks primarily to his scoring and career-high 7.7 assists per game.

Booker racked up 34 points (14-22 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds and seven assists across 39 minutes during Sunday's 127-116 victory over the Trail Blazers.

Booker reached the 30-point mark for the third time over his last six appearances, and the star guard continues to play at a high level despite the fact he's adjusted to sharing the ball with Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, two other players who need the ball in their hands to be effective. Booker has been operating as a point guard of late, resulting in an uptick in his assists. He's averaging 25.0 points, 6.6 assists and 3.8 rebounds per game over his last 10 contests.

Booker finished Thursday's 127-109 win over the Lakers with 31 points (11-22 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five rebounds, five assists and three steals in 34 minutes.

The 27-year-old guard has been on fire since the beginning of December. Booker has scored at least 20 points in 18 of his last 19 games, averaging 25.8 points, 7.3 assists, 4.5 boards, 2.1 threes and 1.0 steals over that stretch. With Kevin Durant also in top form and Bradley Beal healthy, the Suns could be gearing up to go on a run.

Booker chipped in 20 points (8-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and five assists in 34 minutes during Monday's 138-111 loss to the Clippers.

Booker had an efficient shooting performance and reached the 20-point mark for the 17th time in his past 18 games, but his overall output was subpar by his standards. The point guard failed to record a rebound for the second straight game, didn't notch any defensive stats and recorded more turnovers (six) than assists (five). Not coincidentally, he finished with a team-worst negative-31 plus-minus. Of course, Booker is bound to be much better most times he takes the court, and his per-game averages of 26.1 points, 7.8 dimes, 4.0 boards and 2.1 triples this season have been excellent.

Booker amassed 20 points (9-19 FG, 2-7 3Pt), five rebounds, 10 assists and two steals in 35 minutes during Friday's 113-97 victory over Miami.

Grayson Allen carried the Suns on offense and Bradley Beal sniffed a triple-double. Still, Booker made his presence felt as well, recording double-digit assists for the seventh time this season and being a reliable scoring threat even on a subpar shooting performance. After all, Booker needed 19 shots to score 20 points, which is uncharacteristic for him. Booker will probably remain as Phoenix's main playmaker going forward, especially with Kevin Durant (hamstring) out, but that shouldn't impact his scoring numbers. Over his last 10 appearances, Booker is averaging 23.8 points, 7.3 assists and 4.1 rebounds per game while shooting 46 percent from the field.

Booker amassed 35 points (11-15 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 8-9 FT), two rebounds and six assists over 37 minutes during Wednesday's 131-122 loss to the Clippers.

Booker's team-leading point total came on a very efficient 11-for-15 line that included a 5-for-8 mark from deep. The five triples tied a season high for the star guard, and it's a mark he's hit twice over his past four games. Despite Wednesday's loss, Booker's performance was a nice bounce-back from the 10-point, 4-for-16 outing he recorded against Portland on New Year's Day in his previous outing.

Booker ended with 21 points (7-17 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, five assists and three steals across 37 minutes during Sunday's 112-107 victory over the Magic.

Booker was impressive Sunday and played a prominent role in the Suns' tight win over the Magic. Booker scored at least 20 points in every game since the start of December, and while he had some tough outings from time to time, he still averaged 26.9 points per game while shooting 47.2 percent from the field in that span.

Booker registered 20 points (6-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 7-10 FT), three rebounds, 10 assists, one block and one steal across 40 minutes during Monday's 128-114 loss to the Mavericks.

Booker didn't have a good performance Monday, and while his 10 assists were a positive sign given he was the one in charge of orchestrating the offense, his scoring figures were subpar due to his shooting woes. Despite the shooting woes, Booker continues to produce at a high level and has scored 20 or more points in 10 straight appearances while shooting 47 percent from the field in that span.

Booker recorded 24 points (9-20 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-9 FT), four rebounds and seven assists in 36 minutes during Friday's 120-105 loss to the Kings.

Booker has been extremely consistent of late while adjusting to play as the Suns' second offensive option behind Kevin Durant, and that change of role means he's experienced a massive uptick in the playmaking department. Booker has registered at least 25 points and at least seven assists in each of his last seven outings while shooting 49 percent from the field and committing just 2.3 turnovers per game in that stretch.

Booker had 26 points (11-25 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds and seven assists in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 109-104 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Booker had some trouble finding his shot in a tepid showing by the entire squad, save Kevin Durant, who finished with 40 points. The Suns continue to have trouble getting sufficient bench production to support the starting lineup, and the team will need to make sure they don't overwork Booker and Durant unnecessarily. The eventual return of Bradley Beal (ankle) will ease Booker's load considerably.

Booker logged 27 points (10-24 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, eight assists, one block and one steal over 41 minutes during Sunday's 112-108 victory over the Wizards.

Booker started the game ice-cold, but he turned things around in the second half and scored 11 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter. Booker carried the frontcourt without Bradley Beal (ankle), and favorable numbers should continue for the All-Star during Beal's absence.

Booker amassed 28 points (11-26 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds and nine assists across 37 minutes during Friday's 139-122 loss to the Knicks.

Although Booker suffered through a tepid shooting night, he was still able to produce a solid total in the loss. The Suns' backcourt was just getting to full strength with the addition of Bradley Beal (ankle), and his exit put additional pressure on Booker as a ball distributor. The All-Star responded with nine assists, and he's recorded 41 assists over the last five games.

Booker supplied 34 points (9-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 14-15 FT), six rebounds and 12 assists over 40 minutes during Wednesday's 116-112 loss to the Nets.

Wednesday marked the first time this season that Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal have been on the court together for Phoenix, though the trio fell just short of a victory against a balanced Brooklyn club. Among the Suns' three stars, Booker shined the brightest, leading the team with 34 points (on an efficient 9-for-15 mark from the field and 14-for-15 effort from the charity stripe) and 12 dimes. Booker has been red hot of late, averaging 31.3 points on 59.6 percent shooting from the field over his past three games.

Booker closed Tuesday's 119-116 win over the Warriors with 32 points (12-23 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal in 36 minutes.

Booker carried the team with Kevin Durant (ankle) out for a second straight game. He fought off an uncharacteristically solid game from Golden State's bench and contributed in every major category. The All-Star is obviously a universal must-start in all fantasy formats.

Booker posted 21 points (6-16 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 8-8 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 37 minutes during Tuesday's 106-103 loss to the Lakers.

Booker led all Suns in rebounds and assists while finishing as one of three players with 20 or more points in a double-double outing. Booker, who finished perfect from the free throw line, has scored at least 20 points in all but one game this season. Booker has recorded a double-double in six games this season and has posted at least 20 points, 10 rebounds and six assists in two straight contests.

Coach Frank Vogel said Monday that Booker (ankle) dealt with "minimal soreness" following Saturday's win over the Grizzlies, and the superstar shooting guard should be good to go for Tuesday's matchup against the Lakers, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Booker was sidelined for Friday's loss to Denver due to a right ankle sprain but returned to action Saturday, posting 34 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 37 minutes. Despite being in and out of the lineup, Booker has produced stellar numbers when available, averaging 27.9 points, 8.4 assists and 5.8 rebounds in 34.0 minutes per game.

Booker supplied 34 points (9-21 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 13-13 FT), 10 rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Saturday's 116-109 victory over the Grizzlies.

Booker sat out the loss against the Nuggets on Friday due to a right ankle sprain, but he was deemed available to feature Saturday, and he responded by leading the team in scoring while sniffing a triple-double. Booker has struggled with injuries this season and has been limited to just 11 appearances, but he's averaging 27.9 points, 8.4 assists and 5.8 rebounds per game when available.

Booker (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.

Booker will be returning from a one-game absence, and that's a huge relief to a Phoenix team that will be without Bradley Beal (back) and Eric Gordon (knee). Booker posted a dud in his most recent game with eight points on 2-of-12 shooting versus the Raptors on Wednesday, but he was red hot in the games prior to that one.

Booker (ankle) will be a game-time call against the Grizzlies on Saturday, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Coach Frank Vogel said Booker will warm up and try to loosen his ankle before a decision is made. It would give the Suns a massive lift if Booker is available, as they are going to be without Eric Gordon on Saturday due to a knee issue.

Booker (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game versus the Grizzlies.

Booker is in danger of missing his second straight game Saturday due to a right ankle sprain he suffered against Toronto. With Eric Gordon (knee) questionable and Bradley Beal (back) still out, Grayson Allen, Jordan Goodwin and Saben Lee could all see increased playing time.

Booker (ankle) won't play in Friday's game versus the Nuggets, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Booker has been downgraded from questionable to out Friday due to an ankle injury he suffered against Toronto. With Bradley Beal (back) also out, Eric Gordon, Grayson Allen and Jordan Goodwin should receive extended minutes. Booker's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Memphis.

Booker (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Nuggets.

Booker tweaked his ankle during the third quarter of Wednesday's game against the Raptors, and he admitted that he wasn't sure if he would play Friday. The questionable tag suggests that he's day-to-day, but we may not know more until the morning shootaround.

Booker admitted after Wednesday's 112-105 loss to the Raptors that he's uncertain if he'll be available for Friday's game against the Nuggets after he appeared to injure his right ankle in the third quarter of the contest, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. "It's a long flight [back to Phoenix from Toronto]," Booker said. "See how it feels."

Though Booker was never ruled out at any point Wednesday, he made two visits to the locker room during the contest to get his ankle checked out. The injury likely explains in part why Booker turned in his worst stat line of the season Wednesday, as he finished with eight points (2-12 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and five assists in 32 minutes. He'll presumably be re-evaluated Thursday before the Suns provide an update on his status later in the day.

Booker closed with 28 points (10-25 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds, 11 assists and two blocks in 38 minutes during Sunday's 116-113 victory over the Knicks.

Booker had a double-double for the second time in his last three games, and he's benefiting from an uptick in usage due to the absences of both Kevin Durant (foot) and Bradley Beal (back). If the star duo remains out for Wednesday's tilt against the Raptors, then Booker should be in line for another massive performance. He's averaging 29.4 points, 7.8 assists and 5.2 rebounds per game over his last five contests.

Booker closed Friday's 110-89 win over the Grizzlies with 40 points (15-21 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 7-9 FT), five rebounds, four assists, one block and four steals over 33 minutes.

The Suns were without Kevin Durant (foot) and Bradley Beal (back), but Booker came to save the day and lifted the Suns to victory with one of his best performances of the campaign. The star shooting guard was nearly unstoppable en route to posting a season-high scoring mark, and it's worth noting he has scored at least 25 points in five of his six appearances since returning from injury. Booker should remain an elite fantasy contributor in all formats, but his upside will receive an uptick in games where Beal and/or Durant aren't available.

Booker ended Wednesday's 123-115 victory over the Warriors with 25 points (5-15 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 13-14 FT), eight rebounds, 10 assists and one steal over 31 minutes.

Booker has been a consistent scorer in his five appearances since returning from a calf injury, and he stepped up with his assists Wednesday to finish with his third double-double of the season. Over his five outings since his return, he's averaged 26.8 points, 8.8 assists and 4.8 rebounds in 32.4 minutes per game.

Booker amassed 28 points (9-20 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 10-10 FT), three rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 120-107 win over the Trail Blazers.

Booker joined Kevin Durant with a standout performance to lift Phoenix's In-Season Tournament record to 2-1 in West Group A. After a five-game injury absence, Booker has been his usual productive self, averaging 27.3 points, 8.5 assists and 4.0 rebounds over the four-game span.

Booker logged 24 points (7-15 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 8-10 FT), four rebounds and 15 assists over 32 minutes during Friday's 131-128 victory over Utah.

Booker was probable for Friday's matchup due to a calf injury, but he appeared in a second consecutive game and posted his second double-double of the year. Over his two appearances since returning to action, he's averaged 27.5 points, 10.0 assists and 4.0 rebounds in 29.0 minutes per game.

Booker (calf) is available for Friday's game versus the Jazz, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Booker has been upgraded from probable to available Friday despite dealing with a calf injury. Booker played just 26 minutes Wednesday, so it wouldn't be surprising for the star guard to see limited minutes against Utah.

Booker, who's officially listed as probable due to a calf injury, participated in the Suns' morning shootaround ahead of Friday's matchup versus the Jazz, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Booker is on track to suit up for a second straight game after missing the previous five matchups due to a calf injury. On Wednesday, the sharpshooter posted 31 points (12-22 FG), five assists and four rebounds in just 26 minutes during a 133-115 win over the Timberwolves.

Booker (calf) is probable for Friday's game against the Jazz.

Probable tags after players return from a lengthy absence are par for the course. Booker looked great in his return to action Wednesday against Minnesota, scoring 31 points with five assists and four rebounds in 26 minutes.

Booker produced 31 points (12-22 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds and five assists across 26 minutes during Wednesday's 133-115 win over the Timberwolves.

Booker was impressive in his return from a five-game absence, leading the Suns in scoring and looking active on both ends of the court. Booker has been limited to just three games this season, but he has scored at least 30 points in each of those outings and should be an absolute stud in fantasy if he's able to stay healthy, which has been a big "if" for him at this point.

Booker (calf) is available for Wednesday's game against Minnesota, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Booker has missed the last five games due to a right calf strain, but he was probable for Wednesday's matchup. Bradley Beal (back) and Kevin Durant will also be available, which will mark the first time this season that those three players have been active at the same time. However, it's possible Booker faces a minutes restriction following his absence.

Booker (calf) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game versus the Timberwolves.

Booker is expected to return to action Wednesday after missing the previous five games with a right calf strain. The star guard will likely suit up with Bradley Beal (back) and Kevin Durant for the first time this season. However, it wouldn't be surprising to see Booker on a minutes restriction.

Booker (calf) will return to the lineup Wednesday versus Minnesota, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Booker's return from a five-game absence is a huge cause for celebration for Phoenix and fantasy managers alike. It's unclear how closely Booker's workload will be monitored, but he'll suit up alongside Bradley Beal (back) and Kevin Durant on Wednesday for the first time in a battle versus the rising Timberwolves.

Booker (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Oklahoma City, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Booker was considered doubtful for Sunday's matchup and will officially be forced to miss a fifth consecutive game due to his calf injury. He'll have a few days to rest before the Suns face Minnesota on Wednesday, but it's unclear whether he'll be available for that game.

Booker (calf) is doubtful for Sunday's game versus the Thunder, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Booker will likely miss his fifth straight game Sunday due to a right calf strain. Grayson Allen, Nassir Little and Jordan Goodwin will likely continue to see extended minutes in his absence.

Booker (calf) will not play in Friday's game against the Lakers.

No surprise here, as Booker remains without a timetable to return. We continue to hear from the Suns that Booker is making good progress, but it's clear that they intend to take every precaution. Booker's next chance to play will be Sunday against the Thunder.

Suns head coach Frank Vogel said after Wednesday's 116-115 overtime win over the Bulls that Booker (calf) is "making progress," but has "no firm timetable" for a return to game action, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Booker has sat out six of the Suns' last seven games, with the first three absences being the result of left foot and ankle injuries and the last three being due to a right calf strain. On a positive note, Booker hasn't been shut down from activity entirely, as Vogel noted that the veteran guard got in a pregame workout Wednesday. Booker appears unlikely to return to action Friday against the Lakers, but Shams Charania reported Sunday on FanDuel TV's "Run It Back" that the Suns were counting on having both Booker and Bradley Beal (back) available in the "next 7-to-10 days." With Beal making a 24-minute appearance in his Suns debut Wednesday, the Suns are now just waiting on Booker to overcome his own health concern.

Booker (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Bulls, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

As expected, Booker has been ruled out and will miss back-to-back games due to a calf strain. However, the Suns hope to have Booker back in action Friday versus the Lakers or Sunday against the Thunder. Bradley Beal (back) is questionable for Wednesday and could make his season debut, which would help alleviate Booker's absence.

Booker (calf) is unlikely to play Wednesday against the Bulls, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Although Booker will likely miss another game Wednesday, the Suns hope he could be back in action as early as Friday against the Lakers, with Sunday against Oklahoma City and Wednesday against Minnesota considered other options to return. Bradley Beal (back) is also in the mix to return soon, so the Suns are getting closer to seeing their core group of players on the court together. A better idea of Booker's status for Wednesday's matchup should come into focus once the Suns release their injury report, but it sounds more likely that Booker will be in the mix to suit up Friday.

The Suns have ruled Booker out for Sunday's game against the Pistons with a right calf strain, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Booker had previously missed the front leg of the Suns' back-to-back set Saturday in Philadelphia with a listed left ankle sprain, but he's apparently now tending to a different injury ahead of Sunday's game. Though Suns head coach Frank Vogel expressed optimism Saturday that Booker could be available for the second game of the back-to-back, the new diagnosis for the star guard's injury perhaps puts him at risk of missing additional time beyond Sunday. Bradley Beal (back) has also been ruled out and will have to wait to make his Suns debut, so look for Eric Gordon and Grayson Allen to serve as Phoenix's starters in the backcourt once again Sunday.

Booker (ankle) is out for Saturday's game versus the 76ers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Booker has been downgraded from questionable to out Saturday with an ankle injury. Eric Gordon and Jordan Goodwin are candidates to see extended minutes in his absence. Booker's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Detroit.

Booker is questionable for Saturday's game against the 76ers due to an ankle injury, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Booker missed three straight games due to a toe injury but returned to action Thursday and nearly posted a triple-double, logging 31 points (10-19 FG), 13 assists and nine rebounds in 35 minutes. However, it appears he also picked up an ankle injury during the contest, though the extent of the issue remains unclear. If Booker joins Bradley Beal (back) on the sideline again, Eric Gordon, Jordan Goodwin and Nassir Little would be candidates for increased roles.

Booker notched 31 points (10-19 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), nine rebounds and 13 assists across 35 minutes during Thursday's 132-121 loss to the Spurs.

After missing the prior three games due to a toe injury, Booker returned to the court with a vengeance, although his big double-double wasn't a match for Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama's 38 points. The 27-year-old guard has topped 30 points in both games he's played this season, but as yet Phoenix hasn't been able to deploy its new Big Three of Kevin Durant, Booker and offseason acquisition Bradley Beal (back) at the same time, so it's not clear what the production for the two holdovers will look like once the lineup is at full strength.

Devin Booker (toe) will return to action Thursday against the Spurs, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.

Booker has missed the past three games for the Suns, but he's been ramping up his activity in recent practices without any setbacks. Although Booker will play, there's no word regarding any minute restrictions. Eric Gordon, Grayson Allen and Josh Okogie are likely to lose some touches with Booker back in the mix.

Booker (toe) is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Spurs, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Booker is questionable Thursday after missing the previous three games with a toe injury. With Bradley Beal (back) already ruled out, Eric Gordon and Grayson Allen will likely remain in the starting lineup if Booker is ruled out against San Antonio.

Suns coach Frank Vogel said Tuesday that Booker (toe) has no real timetable for return, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Booker is set to miss his third straight game Tuesday due to a toe injury. While the star guard has begun on-court work, he has yet to participate in full-contact practices. Booker's next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with the Spurs, but he could be headed towards a more lengthy absence.

Booker (toe) will not play in Tuesday game against the Spurs, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Booker will miss his third straight game. After originally jamming his toe at the end of preseason, Booker suffered a left foot sprain in Phoenix's season opener and has yet to take the court since. Another matchup against San Antonio on Thursday is his next opportunity.

Booker (foot) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Spurs, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Booker was initially targeting a return for Tuesday's matchup, but he'll likely be forced to miss a third consecutive game due to a left mid-foot sprain. Assuming he's sidelined, his next opportunity to suit up would be in a rematch against San Antonio on Thursday. Bradley Beal (back) has been ruled out, so Eric Gordon, Grayson Allen and Josh Okogie will likely see increased run Tuesday.

Booker (foot) has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus the Jazz, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Booker has officially been downgraded from doubtful to out Saturday due to an ankle injury, as expected. While no results of his MRI have been reported, Booker's next chance to suit up will be Tuesday's matchup with San Antonio. Eric Gordon, Jordan Goodwin and Grayson Allen are candidates to receive extended minutes in his absence.

Booker (foot) is officially doubtful for Saturday's game against the Jazz.

Booker is said to be targeting a return on Nov. 2 against the Spurs, but the Suns aren't ready to rule him out for Saturday just yet. He was scheduled to undergo an MRI, but no details have been reported yet. With Booker doubtful and Bradley Beal (back) already ruled out, all three of Eric Gordon, Grayson Allen and Josh Okogie will be asked to step up.

Booker is scheduled to undergo an MRI on his left foot and is targeting a return to action for the Suns' game Tuesday against the Spurs, Jared Greenberg of Turner Sports reports.

Booker suffered a left mid-foot sprain during the Suns' season-opening win over the Warriors on Tuesday and sat out Thursday's 100-95 loss to the Lakers as a result of the injury. The star guard plans to have the MRI this weekend after the Suns return from Los Angeles, but based on Greenberg's report, Booker looks as though he won't be a candidate to play in the first game of the three-game homestand Saturday versus Utah. Bradley Beal (back) is iffy to play Saturday after missing the Suns' first two contests of the season, so Phoenix could be forced to rely heavily on Eric Gordon, Grayson Allen and Jordan Goodwin out of the backcourt if Beal joins Booker on the sideline once again.

Booker (foot) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Lakers, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Booker has been downgraded from doubtful to out Thursday due to left foot soreness. With Bradley Beal (back) also out, Grayson Allen and Eric Gordon are expected to start in Phoenix's backcourt. Booker's next chance to suit up will be Saturday's contest against the Jazz.

Booker is doubtful for Thursday's game versus the Lakers due to left foot soreness.

After leading the Suns in scoring during their season opener, Booker is expected to sit out Thursday alongside Bradley Beal (back). Grayson Allen, Jordan Goodwin and Eric Gordon are candidates to receive extended minutes in their absences. Booker's next chance to suit up will be Saturday's matchup with Utah.

Booker notched 32 points (13-21 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 108-104 victory over Golden State.

The Suns are packed with talent, but Booker is the unquestioned offensive engine of this team and plays a more critical role than Kevin Durant. If Booker is dialed in, the team is in for a productive evening. Booker was incredibly effective in his season debut, offering stats in almost every secondary category.

Booker (toe) will play in Tuesday's season opener against Golden State, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Booker will start without co-star Bradley Beal (back). Booker should be expected to assume his full workload and could see more usage than would be typically expected. The Suns could also utilize Jordan Goodwin and Eric Gordon more in the backcourt due to Beal's absence.

Booker (toe) is officially listed as questionable for Tuesday's regular-season opener against Golden State, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Booker's inclusion on the official injury report indicates that his toe issue is more than preseason maintenance. Booker practiced Monday, but there has been no declaration from the organization that he is a lock to play Tuesday.

Booker (toe) participated in Monday's practice session, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Booker was limited during Sunday's practice session due to a sore toe, and while it's unclear whether he had limitations Monday, it was encouraging to see him practice for a second consecutive day. Coach Frank Vogel said after practice that he hopes Booker will be available for Tuesday's regular-season opener against Golden State.

Coach Frank Vogel said Booker was limited during Sunday's practice due to a sore toe, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Booker didn't play in Thursday's preseason finale due to the issue as well, but Vogel wasn't too concerned, saying his star shooting guard should be fine. Further clarity on Booker's availability for the regular-season opener versus Golden State on Tuesday should surface when Phoenix has to release its first official injury report of the season Monday.

Booker is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason matchup against the Lakers, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

The Suns will start Kevin Durant, Jusuf Nurkic and Josh Okogie, but they have decided to give Booker some rest in the final game of the preseason. The star guard is expected to operate as one of Phoenix's main scoring threats once the regular season kicks in next week, though he'll have to find a way to share the ball efficiently with Durant and Bradley Beal.

Booker logged 19 points (6-11 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four assists, two rebounds and two steals across 17 minutes during Monday's 117-106 win over the Trail Blazers.

Coach Paul Vogel wants to put Booker's three-percent dip in three-point conversion last season in the rear-view mirror and will push his star to fire it up more often in this year's offense. Booker's step-back shot from long range was on full display Monday, and his ability to get open at the perimeter will once again be a vital part of his arsenal.

Booker scored 18 points (7-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and added five assists, one rebound and a steal over 21 minutes in a 122-111 preseason win against the Trail Blazers on Thursday.

Booker finished second on Phoenix in scoring behind Eric Gordon in the exhibition contest. Booker sat out the Suns' previous preseason game Tuesday versus Denver, but that was simply for rest purposes. The All-Star guard is averaging 15.0 points and 3.5 dimes over 16.5 minutes through two exhibition contests thus far.

Booker (rest) will be available for Thursday's preseason game against the Trail Blazers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Booker played limited minutes during Sunday's preseason opener and was one of three key players to take a seat Tuesday. Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal will all be back in action Thursday, but it wouldn't be surprising to see their minutes monitored once again.

Booker won't play Tuesday against the Nuggets for rest purposes, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal will all take a seat Tuesday after playing limited minutes during Sunday's preseason opener. Booker's next chance to suit up will arrive Thursday in Portland.

Coach Frank Vogel said Friday that Booker will play limited minutes during Sunday's preseason opener against the Pistons, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Vogel said the plan was for the starters to "get their feet wet," so Booker, Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic will all see at least some action versus Detroit. Given it's the first time most of the Suns' starters have played together, it's safe to assume they'll get more run as the preseason progresses to ensure they have somewhat of a rapport before the regular season begins.

Booker ended Thursday's 125-100 loss to Denver in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals with 12 points (4-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound, eight assists, one block and one steal over 36 minutes.

Booker needed to deliver a strong performance if the Suns wanted to have a shot at forcing a decisive game 7, but instead, the star shooting guard responded with his worst outing of the current playoffs -- he ended the game with more field goal attempts (13) than points scored (12). Booker ends the playoffs in a disappointing fashion, but he still averaged a robust 33.7 points per game across 11 postseason contests.

Booker posted 36 points (14-18 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, 12 assists and one steal across 40 minutes during Sunday's 129-124 win over the Nuggets in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

Booker and Kevin Durant combined for 72 of Phoenix's 129 points despite Denver's attempts to contain them. Booker registered 12 assists, which marked his highest total in the playoffs. Over four games against Denver, Booker has averaged 36.3 points, 6.8 assists and 5.3 rebounds.

Booker contributed 47 points (20-25 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, nine assists, one block and three steals in 42 minutes during Friday's 121-114 win over the Nuggets in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

Booker was on fire from the get-go, ending with a game-high 47 points on an incredible 20-of-25 shooting. It was clear from the outset that Booker was primed for a strong performance, putting the team on his back as the Suns built a sizeable halftime lead. Despite the Nuggets showing plenty of ticker down the stretch, Booker did enough to get the Suns over the line, notching their first victory of the series.

Booker posted 35 points (14-29 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and six assists over 45 minutes during Monday's 97-87 loss to the Nuggets in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

Booker was impressive Monday and carried the Suns on offense, but his efforts were not enough to get past the Nuggets, and now Phoenix is down 0-2 in the series. Despite the back-to-back losses, Booker continues to shine and remains an elite fantasy asset in DFS, as he has scored at least 30 points in five of his last six postseason contests. He could be tasked with an even higher usage rate in Game 3 on Friday in case Chris Paul (groin) ends up missing the contest.

Booker finished Saturday's 125-107 loss to Denver in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals with 27 points (10-19 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds, eight assists, two blocks and one steal across 40 minutes.

Booker once again led the Suns in playing time, and he's averaging 42.7 minutes per game across Phoenix's six playoff contests thus far. His crazy usage is yielding 35.5 points, 6.7 assists, 4.8 rebounds, 2.3 steals and 1.2 blocks per game on 59.1 percent shooting. The Suns need more of it, and Booker appears up to the task.

Booker provided 47 points (19-27 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight rebounds, 10 assists and two steals over 42 minutes during Tuesday's 136-130 win over the Clippers in Game 5 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.

Booker was a class above in the victory, guiding the Suns into the second round of the playoffs where they will face off against the Nuggets. The Clippers were far from their best in this series, affording the Suns a bit of wiggle room when it came to playing at their absolute best. The Nuggets will be another story, themselves coming off a dominant series win over the Timberwolves. In what should be an enthralling matchup, Booker will need to be at his best once again should they hope to advance to the Conference Finals.

Booker finished Saturday's 112-100 win over the Clippers in Game 4 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals with 30 points (10-21 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists and three steals over 41 minutes.

Booker continues to dominate the undermanned Clippers, pouring in another 30 points as the Suns took control of the series. Having won both games in Los Angeles, the series will now head back to Phoenix. Booker is playing some of his best basketball right now and along with Kevin Durant, they have the team well-positioned to make a charge for this year's NBA title.

Booker recorded 45 points (18-29 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six rebounds, three assists, two blocks and three steals in 45 minutes during Thursday's 129-124 victory over the Clippers in Game 3 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.

After scoring 26 points in the Game 1 loss, Booker has posted 38 and 45 points, respectively, during the Suns' first two postseason wins this season. The All-Star shooting guard also stepped up defensively Thursday, recording multiple tallies in each defensive category while grabbing a playoff-high six boards. If Kawhi Leonard (knee) remains sidelined with Paul George (knee) during Saturday's Game 4, Booker and Kevin Durant should be able to exploit favorable matchups once again.

Booker closed with 38 points (14-22 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), one rebound, nine assists and one steal over 45 minutes during Tuesday's 123-109 win over the Clippers in Game 2 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.

Booker's stellar play helped the Suns immensely as they evened the series with the Clippers. After failing to convert a three-pointer in the Game 1 loss, Booker's perimeter game woke up Tuesday with four drained shots from downtown. He also had more success finding his other playmakers. Booker's nine assists matched his second-highest total in the category this season.

Booker (rest) will not play in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Clippers, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.

The Suns' Big 4 will all sit out again Sunday in order to preserve them for the postseason. Booker finishes the 2022-23 regular season having appeared in 53 games, averaging a career-high 27.8 points, 5.5 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 34.6 minutes.

Booker (rest) is officially out for Friday's matchup against the Lakers, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

As expected, Phoenix's Big 4 will all be sidelined for Friday's game considering the team has already locked up the No. 4 seed, and fantasy managers should expect them to sit out Sunday against the Clippers as well. Cameron Payne, Landry Shamet, Terrence Ross and Damion Lee should see extended run in the backcourt.

Booker is unlikely to play Friday against the Lakers for rest purposes, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Booker has had plenty of playing time recently and has averaged 28.4 points, 5.3 assists and 4.5 rebounds in 35.4 minutes per game over his last 10 appearances. However, the Suns have clinched the No. 4 seed in the playoffs and will likely rest their key contributors in the second half of a back-to-back set Friday. Assuming Booker is sidelined, Terrence Ross will likely see increased run.

Booker posted 27 points (9-21 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and three steals in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 115-94 win over the Spurs.

The Suns never trailed against the short-handed Spurs, and Booker led Phoenix in scoring despite shooting only 20 percent beyond the arc. The All-Star padded his line with good secondary numbers and eight free throws. Despite the lukewarm shooting performance Booker currently enjoys one of the league's best field goal percentages among shooting guards, trailing only Jalen Williams, DeMar DeRozan and Bradley Beal with a conversion rate of 49.7 percent.

Booker chipped in 22 points (8-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, 10 assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Sunday's 128-118 win over Oklahoma City.

Booker found his teammates often in Sunday night's win, logging double-digit assists for the fourth time this season. His scoring output has clearly taken a hit since Kevin Durant arrived in Phoenix, but the 26-year-old guard is still scoring 20-plus on a nightly basis. The bigger concern might be his recent outside shooting slump. Over his last seven contests, Booker's only gone 9-for-32 from beyond the arc.

Booker totaled 27 points (9-20 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 7-8 FT), two rebounds, six assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Friday's 100-93 victory over the Nuggets.

Booker struggled from deep but was efficient from inside the arc and finished second on the team in scoring behind Kevin Durant (30). Booker was excellent in March (15 games), posting 32.1 points, 4.9 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.2 steals with 55/40/86 shooting splits during that span.

Booker registered 29 points (8-18 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 12-15 FT), three rebounds, five assists and four steals over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 107-100 victory over Minnesota.

Booker shot more free throws than the entire Timberwolves team Wednesday night and capitalized on those opportunities en route to a team-high 29 points. He also displayed his defensive versatility by tying his second-highest steals total of the season with four. Booker has scored at least 24 points in 13 of his 14 March appearances, averaging 32.4 points, 4.8 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 1.2 steals with 55/42/86 shooting splits during that stretch.

Booker chipped in 29 points (9-18 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 9-9 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one block over 32 minutes during Saturday's 125-105 victory over Philadelphia.

Booker has scored at least 30 points in nine games during the current month alone, and while he didn't reach that mark in this one, he still posted a solid stat line with contributions in other categories. Booker remains one of the league's best scorers, and the numbers back that up. He's averaging 33.4 points per game since the beginning of March while shooting an efficient -- and probably unsustainable -- 57.9 percent from the field in that span.

Booker had 32 points (10-16 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 12-14 FT), eight rebounds and five assists in 33 minutes during Friday's 135-127 loss to the Kings.

Booker's doing all the heavy lifting on offense right now, so the imminent return of Kevin Durant (knee) will help divide the load. Booker is in the midst of an incredible March, averaging 33.8 points, 4.7 rebounds and 4.7 assists over 11 games. He's also converting a whopping 58.5 percent of his shots and 48.9 percent of his three-point attempts this month.

Booker finished with 33 points (11-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 10-12 FT), six rebounds and five assists across 41 minutes during Wednesday's 122-111 loss to the Lakers.

Booker posted just eight points over the first two periods Wednesday, but he exploded for 25 points after halftime to finish with a team-best 33. The star guard was impressively efficient from the field, knocking down 11 of 15 attempts to go along with a 10-for-12 mark from the charity stripe. Booker has scored 30-plus points in six consecutive road games, and he's knocked down at least half of his shot attempts in eight of his past 10 contests overall.

Booker produced 46 points (18-28 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 7-8 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 36 minutes during Sunday's 124-120 loss to the Thunder.

It's the second time in the last six games Booker has poured in more than 40 points, but this time it didn't get the Suns in the win column. Kevin Durant (ankle) has missed all six of those games and is still at least a couple weeks away from returning, so Phoenix should continue to lean heavily on Booker in the meantime. Over Durant's latest absence, Booker is averaging 33.2 points, 3.7 boards, 3.2 assists, 2.3 threes and 1.5 steals while shooting 58.2 percent from the floor and 42.4 percent from long distance.

Booker closed Thursday's 116-113 victory over the Magic with 19 points (7-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and two assists in 36 minutes.

Booker was far from being at his best Thursday, as he failed to reach the 20-point mark for the first time since the All-Star break, and just for the 11th time this season. The star guard is averaging 31.0 points per game since the break, however, so there's a strong chance this was nothing but a bump on the road for one of the best pure scorers in the league.

Booker contributed 30 points (13-27 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two steals over 43 minutes during Tuesday's 116-104 loss to Milwaukee.

Booker was once again the offensive engine for the team, but his effort wasn't enough to upend the Bucks in the potential NBA Finals preview. It's clear that Kevin Durant (ankle) is the missing piece the Suns need to turn the corner. The losses of Mikal Bridges and Cameron Johnson have hurt them, leaving Booker and Chris Paul to handle a heavy load. Few players have been as prolific as Booker during the month of March. Over the last seven games, the All-Star averaged 34.6 points, 5.6 assists and 4.3 rebounds.

Booker logged 32 points (12-20 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 8-10 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two steals across 35 minutes during Monday's 123-112 loss to Golden State.

Booker did his best to keep Phoenix in the game early while the Warriors put up a massive first quarter, and the star guard finished the contest with his fifth performance of 30-plus points over his past six games. Over that span, he's averaging a robust 35.3 points on 59.9 percent shooting from the field along with 6.0 assists, 4.3 boards and 3.0 triples per game. Perhaps the only disappointing aspect of his production Monday was a lack of triples -- this was the first time he hasn't knocked down at least one three-pointer since before the All-Star break.

Booker ended Saturday's 128-119 loss to the Kings with 28 points (11-19 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, eight assists and three steals over 38 minutes.

With Kevin Durant (ankle) sidelined, Booker picked up the slack and turned in 28 points, marking a sharp decrease from his 44-point offering during the team's last outing. With Durant out until at least the end of the month, one can expect Booker's shot volume to remain high,. Thanks to a five-game average field goal percentage of almost 60 percent, superlative scoring numbers are almost guaranteed for Booker in the near future.

Booker notched 44 points (17-23 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one block across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 132-101 victory over the Thunder.

With Kevin Durant being forced to sit out due to a last-minute ankle injury during pregame warmups, Booker stepped up to lead the Suns to an easy victory with a game-high 44 points. The shooting guard scored 30 of those points in the first half on 11-of-15 shooting from the field, including 4-of-7 from three-point range as Phoenix jumped out to an eight-point lead at the break. Booker has scored at least 35 points in all four games to begin this month, shooting 60.2 percent from the field over that stretch.

Booker totaled 36 points (15-25 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, 10 assists and one steal over 40 minutes during Sunday's 130-126 win over the Mavericks.

Kevin Durant erupted for a game-high 37, but Booker nearly matched him while leading the Suns in assists as the duo gave the glimpse of what it will have to deal with down the stretch. Booker has scored at least 35 points in all three games since Durant made his Phoenix debut. and while the 26-year-old was already averaging a career-high 27.0 points a game on the season coming into Sunday, he might be able to find another gear to close out the regular season.

Booker finished Wednesday's 105-91 win over Charlotte with 37 points (15-26 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, seven assists and two blocks over 33 minutes.

Booker led the Suns with 37 points on 57.7 percent shooting Wednesday night. With the debut of new teammate Kevin Durant in the lineup, the former Kentucky guard's usage didn't take a hit. He's now averaging 26.8 points per game in 36 appearances this season and should continue to thrive even with another superstar on the team.

Booker finished Sunday's 104-101 loss to the Bucks with 24 points (9-21 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-9 FT), four rebounds and eight assists over 38 minutes.

Booker led the Suns in scoring and assists in Sunday's loss, coming up two dimes short of recording a double-double performance. Booker has recorded at least 20 points and five assists on 19 occasions this season.

Booker posted 25 points (9-21 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds and eight assists across 36 minutes during Friday's 124-115 victory over the Thunder.

Booker didn't have his best shooting performance and needed 21 shots to score 25 points. However, he still posted a solid stat line while ending just two assists away from recording a double-double, something he hasn't accomplished since a 27-point, 11-rebound output against the Jazz on Nov. 26. Booker is still getting some of the rust off him after missing 26 of a possible 29 games between Dec. 11 and Feb. 4. He's averaging 23.2 points, 6.0 assists and 4.4 rebounds per game since returning to action earlier this month.

Booker finished Tuesday's 120-109 win over the Kings with 32 points (13-20 FG, 6-7 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two steals in 29 minutes.

Booker has played under 30 minutes in each of his first three games since returning from a six-week absence due to a left groin strain, but the limited playing time didn't stop him from turning in an efficient scoring performance Tuesday, though it was lacking in its usual production from three-point range. He could be on a light minutes limit once again Thursday against the Clippers, but look for Booker to be free of restrictions following the All-Star break.

Booker is still on a minutes restriction for Tuesday's game versus the Kings, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Booker will remain in the starting lineup Tuesday but will receive a limited workload due to his groin injury. The star guard played 26 minutes in each of his last two appearances.

Booker (groin) is not on the injury report for Friday's matchup against the Pacers, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Booker sat out Thursday's loss to the Hawks to manage his left groin injury, but as expected, he'll be back in the Suns' starting lineup for the second half of the team's back-to-back set Friday. He returned to action Tuesday following nearly a two-month absence due to the groin issue and posted 19 points (6-15 FG), six assists and four rebounds in 26 minutes. He was clearly shaking off some rust, but it shouldn't be too long until the sharpshooter is back to his usual workload.

Booker will miss Thursday's game versus the Hawks to manage a left groin injury, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Booker returned to action Tuesday after more than a month on the sidelines and displayed some rust, knocking down only six of his 15 shot attempts and going just 2-of-8 from beyond the arc. He'll take a night off to rest up in the first game of a back-to-back set Thursday but seems likely to retake the floor Friday at Indiana.

Booker had 19 points (6-15 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 5-7 FT), four rebounds and six assists in 26 minutes during Tuesday's 116-112 win over Brooklyn.

Booker (groin) returned for the first time since Christmas Day, putting forth a balanced performance while finishing one point shy of the 20-point mark in limited minutes. Booker has tallied at least 15 points and five assists in 19 games this season.

Booker (groin) will play Tuesday against the Nets, Chris Haynes of Turner Sports reports.

Coach Monty Williams said Monday that he expected Booker to play against Brooklyn, and the shooting guard has indicated that he'll be available for the first time since Christmas Day. The 26-year-old averaged 27.1 points, 5.6 assists and 4.6 rebounds in 34.6 minutes per game over 29 appearances prior to his absence but will likely face a significant minutes restriction Tuesday. The shooting guard will likely reclaim a starting role against the Nets, but Damion Lee and Torrey Craig could still see slightly increased run if Booker is eased into action.

Suns coach Monty Williams expects Booker (groin) to play Tuesday against the Nets.

Booker hasn't seen the floor since Christmas and will likely have restrictions early on. With Booker expected back, Torrey Craig will likely shift to the second unit and there will be less usage for Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson.

Booker (groin) has been ramping up his on-court work and could return to the floor as soon as Tuesday's game against the Nets, source reports.

This means that Booker will remain on the sidelines for Friday and Saturday's games, but he will be traveling with the team on their upcoming five-game road trip, and it sounds like his return is right around the corner. He'll likely be eased back into things, but once he returns, expect Torrey Craig to head back to the second unit and there won't be as many minutes available for guys like Ish Wainright and Damion Lee. Cameron Johnson's usage rate will dip, as well.

Booker (groin) continues to progress in on-court activity and his status will be updated game by game, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Booker has already been ruled out for Wednesday's game versus the Hawks but will have his first chance to return in Friday's matchup with Boston. The star guard hasn't played since Dec. 25 due to a left groin strain. However, it seems likely that Booker will take the floor in early February.

The Suns announced Wednesday that Booker (groin) will be re-evaluated in a week, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Booker is progressing in his recovery from a left groin strain, but coach Monty Williams said Sunday that the 26-year-old still has "a lot of boxes to check" before he's in the mix to return to game action. Booker will be out until at least early February, but it's certainly possible that he's forced to miss even more time given Williams' update over the weekend.

Suns head coach Monty Williams said Sunday that he doesn't have an exact date for when Booker (groin) will be re-evaluated, but the three-time All-Star isn't expected to be ready to play anytime soon, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. "We've got a lot of boxes to check before he can even approach [a return to game action,]" Williams said. "He's had non-contact practices, but that's not the same as getting beat up a little bit and playing in 3-on-3, 4-on-4, 5-on-5, playing in three-minute spurts,

After Booker suffered the left groin strain in the first quarter of the Suns' Christmas Day loss to the Nuggets, the Suns announced three days later that he would be re-evaluated in four weeks. Though one month has now passed since he sustained the injury, Booker remains without a clear target date to resume playing, given that he hasn't yet been cleared even for full-contact practice. At this stage, fantasy managers may want to be prepared for the possibility that Booker is sidelined through the All-Star break, though more clarity on his timeline could arrive whenever his re-evaluation comes.

Booker (groin) is out for at least four weeks, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

After missing three straight games, Booker attempted to play through the injury Christmas Day against the Nuggets but lasted just four minutes. Now the team will be more cautious with its star guard, opting to sit him out for a month-plus. Phoenix has proven capable of succeeding despite injuries to key players in the past, but it's still a massive blow to a team looking to reach the top of the Western Conference and compete for an NBA title. In Booker's absence, more minutes should remain available for Landry Shamet, Josh Okogie and Damion Lee. Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton should also continue seeing more usage. On a positive note, it appears that Cameron Johnson (knee) could return before Booker, which could give the Suns a jolt.

Booker (groin) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Wizards, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Booker returned to the court for Sunday's Christmas Day matchup against the Nuggets, but he played just four minutes prior to aggravating his groin injury. He's returned to Phoenix as the Suns continue their road trip, so he'll be sidelined for the fifth time in the last six games. The Suns don't return home until Jan. 6, and it's unclear whether Booker will be able to return to action before then.

Booker (groin) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Booker exited Sunday's game against the Nuggets due to a left groin strain, and he'll be unavailable for the fourth time in the last five games. Landry Shamet and Damion Lee will likely see increased playing time against Memphis.

Booker has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's matchup against the Nuggets due to a left groin injury.

Booker, who returned to the starting lineup Sunday following a three-game absence due to a groin injury, left the contest after playing just four minutes and scoring two points. He went straight to the locker room and was quickly ruled out for the rest of the night. It appears like Booker has suffered a setback with his previous groin injury, but the extent of the issue remains unclear. In his stead, Landry Shamet and Damion Lee are candidates for increased minutes.

Booker (groin) said he'll play in Sunday's Christmas Day matchup against the Nuggets, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Booker has missed the last three games due to a groin injury but will be able to play through the issue Sunday. He posted 58 points, six rebounds and five assists in 42 minutes during his last appearance, which came Dec. 17 against the Pelicans, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him play a prominent role during the Suns' Christmas Day matchup.

Booker (groin) is expected to play Sunday against the Nuggets, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

The star guard is averaging a career-high 28.0 points per game this season and is expected to return to the hardwood after missing three straight games with a nagging injury. He hasn't played since scoring 58 points against the Pelicans on Dec. 17, and his return would provide a massive boost to the Suns offensively while also sending Damion Lee to a bench role.

Booker (groin) is questionable for Sunday's Christmas Day showdown against the Nuggets, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

After missing five of the past seven games due to hamstring and groin injuries, Booker could return for Christmas Day. If available, he may be on a minutes limit. In seven December appearances, the guard is averaging 25.0 points, 5.7 assists and 3.3 rebounds in 32.9 minutes.

Booker (groin) is out for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.

Groin soreness will cause Booker to miss a third straight game. Damion Lee has joined the starting lineup in his absence. Booker's next chance to play is Christmas Day against the Nuggets.

Booker (groin) will not play Tuesday versus the Wizards.

Booker's absence is hardly unexpected 24 hours after he was ruled out of Monday's contest with the same issue. On the plus side, Booker was initially listed as questionable for Monday's tilt, seemingly suggesting he's not in line for a particularly lengthy absence. The star guard's next opportunity to suit up surfaces Friday versus the Grizzlies, while his absence Tuesday should open more minutes for Landry Shamet and Damion Lee.

Booker (groin) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Lakers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Booker is coming off a season-high 58 points, but he'll sit out the first half a back-to-back set Monday with groin soreness. The superstar's absence is hopefully precautionary, as he recently sat out back-to-back games due to a hamstring injury, but the severity of his current issue remains unclear. Landry Shamet figures to enter the starting lineup in Booker's place, but Damion Lee is also a candidate for increased minutes off the bench.

Booker has been listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Lakers due to groin soreness, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Booker is coming off a fantastic performance against the Pelicans, where he delivered a season-high 58 points to go along with six rebounds and five assists, but it seems the effort of the massive comeback against New Orleans, as well as playing 42 minutes, took a toll on the star guard. If he can't play Monday, then Landry Shamet or Damion Lee would be in line to see more minutes.

Booker registered 58 points (21-35 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 10-15 FT), six rebounds and five assists over 42 minutes during Saturday's 118-114 victory over New Orleans.

Booker could not be stopped Saturday night, racking up 22 first-half points on 8-of-12 shooting from the field while also hitting three of four shots from the foul line. He only increased the tempo in the second half, going 8-of-12 from the field for another 20 points before dropping 16 in the fourth for a game and season-high 58 points. It was Booker's second 50-point game this season after failing to reach the 20-point mark in four straight coming in.

Booker closed Thursday's 111-95 victory over the Clippers with 14 points (6-22 FG, 1-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal in 35 minutes.

Booker picked a perfect game in which to return, required to do the bare minimum as the Suns easily accounted for an undermanned Clippers. While the shooting was predictably off, the fact he played 35 minutes points to him being fully recovered from his recent hamstring injury. His next chance to impress will come in what should be a classic encounter against the Pelicans on Saturday.

Booker (hamstring) is starting Thursday against the Clippers.

After missing the Suns last two games with a hamstring injury, Booker managed to practice Wednesday and he'll return to action Thursday. There is no indication that the star guard will be on a minutes restriction. Since the start of December, Booker is averaging 20.6 points, 6.2 assists and 2.6 rebounds.

Booker (hamstring) is available for Thursday's game against the Clippers.

Booker has missed the last two games due to a left hamstring injury but participated in Wednesday's practice session and has been given the green light a day later. Over five appearances since the start of December, he's averaged 20.6 points, 6.2 assists and 2.6 rebounds in 30.6 minutes per game.

Booker (hamstring) is questionable to play Thursday against the Clippers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Participating in Wednesday's practice, Booker has a decent chance at returning to the lineup after missing the past two games with a left hamstring injury. News confirming Booker's status in Thursday's matchup versus the Clippers could surface after morning shootaround.

Booker (hamstring) participated in Wednesday's practice, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Booker missed his first game of the season Tuesday due to left hamstring soreness. While Wednesday's practice session was considered to be a light workout, Booker's participation is a good sign for his status ahead of Thursday's game against the Clippers.

Booker (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Rockets.

Booker missed his first game of the season Sunday against the Pelicans due to left hamstring soreness, and he'll be unavailable once again Tuesday. Landry Shamet, Damion Lee and Dario Saric are candidates to see increased playing time against Houston.

Booker (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Booker's sore left hamstring will result in him missing his first game of the season and temporarily clouds his status heading into the Suns' upcoming three-game week. Damion Lee, Landry Shamet and Josh Okogie are the primary candidates to pick up minutes on the wing in Booker's stead, though Cameron Payne may also get more run off the ball after his recent stint as the Suns' starting point guard came to an end when Chris Paul recently put an end to his extended absence due to a heel injury.

Booker (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Kellan Olson reports

Booker was tabbed day-to-day due to soreness in his left hamstring and is iffy for Sunday's contest. If he were to sit, Landry Shamet and Damion Lee would likely be the primary beneficiaries.

Head coach Monty Williams indicated Saturday that Booker is considered day-to-day with left hamstring tightness, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Booker played 36 minutes in Friday's game versus the Pelicans but has struggled with his shot over the last three games, failing to top 20 points in any of them. Perhaps the hamstring issue can explain the shooting woes, and the star guard's status should be one worth keeping an eye on ahead of the tilt.

Booker finished Wednesday's 125-98 loss to Boston with 17 points (6-17 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one block across 25 minutes.

Booker struggled from the field for the second game in a row Wednesday, knocking down just three of 10 shot attempts in the first half for 10 points before adding seven second-half points on 3-of-10 shooting. The Suns guard did not play in the fourth quarter with the game already out of reach and he's now scored fewer than 20 points in two straight. It was also the third time in his last seven games that he's shot 35 percent or lower from the field.

Booker chipped in 11 points (4-13 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and five assists over 30 minutes during Monday's 130-111 loss to the Mavericks.

Booker struggled in the blowout loss, scoring a season-low 11 points, which also ended a streak of 11 games scoring 20-plus points. This will likely be just a blip on the radar for Booker, who is in the midst of his best fantasy season while Chris Paul (heel) continues to miss time. In eight-category formats, Booker is the ninth-ranked player in total production.

Booker chipped in 41 points (15-25 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 7-10 FT), four rebounds and eight assists in 34 minutes during Friday's 122-121 loss to the Rockets.

Booker led a 36-point first quarter for the Suns with 18 points on 7-of-9 shooting from the field to go along with four assists. He poured in another 21 points in the second half, knocking down seven of 15 field goal attempts to give him his third consecutive game with at least 40 points. The Suns guard is shooting 66.6 percent from the field over his last three contests and now has 10 straight games with at least 20 points.

Booker totaled 51 points (20-25 FG, 6-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, six assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 132-113 win over the Bulls.

Booker erupted for a season-high 51 points, needing only three quarters to get his work done. The Suns blew the Bulls away here, meaning Booker, along with the rest of the starting unit, was given an early shower. It's been a terrific start to the season for Booker, currently putting up top-15 value. The eventual return of Chris Paul from a heel injury could slow Booker a little, although this is clearly his team and there is no reason to think he won't be able to flirt with this kind of value the rest of the way.

Booker racked up 44 points (17-28 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 9-9 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and six steals across 41 minutes during Monday's 122-117 victory over the Kings.

Booker went just 1-for-6 from three-point range, but he was an absurd 16-for-22 from inside the arc and knocked down all nine of his free-throws. He also tied a career high with six steals, more than he had compiled over his previous seven games combined. The 44-point performance was his second-highest scoring tally of the season, trailing only his 49-point effort against Utah on Nov. 18. Booker's big night lifted his season average to 27.9 points per contest, ninth-best in the NBA.

Booker accumulated 27 points (8-27 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 10-11 FT), 11 rebounds and seven assists in 39 minutes during Saturday's 113-112 win over the Jazz.

While Booker extended his streak of 20-plus point performances to seven games, he didn't have a good shooting night, especially from beyond the arc. However, he went 10-for-11 from the charity stripe and enjoyed a strong game on the boards, recording a season-high 11 rebounds. Booker also made his fantasy managers happy with seven assists, so the strong all-around stat line largely makes up for the shooting inefficiency. The star guard can be relied upon to pour in points even when not entirely sharp, as he ranks 10th in the NBA with 27.1 points per contest on the season.

Booker finished with 20 points (7-17 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds and three assists across 30 minutes during Sunday's 116-95 victory over the Knicks.

After struggling in the first half, Booker came alive in the third quarter and scored 11 of his 20 points. His five made three-pointers tied his most in a game this year. Through 16 games, he's averaging a career-best 27.6 points per game while making 38.2 percent of his three-point shots.

Booker posted 49 points (16-31 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 15-15 FT), eight rebounds, 10 assists and one steal in 41 minutes during Friday's 134-133 loss to Utah.

Booker scored 45 of his game high 49 points in the first three quarters before getting smothered by Jazz defenders in the fourth. While he only went 2-for-9 from beyond the arc, he shot the ball well overall, including knocking down all 15 of his free throw attempts. The Suns guard also matched his season best with 10 assists and came up just two rebounds short of a triple-double. After Friday's loss, Booker is averaging 28.1 points, 4.8 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game.

Booker logged 17 points (6-19 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Friday's 114-97 loss to Orlando.

Booker struggled to get it going on offense Friday, collecting just nine points in the first half on 4-of-10 shooting, though he did add four rebounds and four assists at the break. His poor shooting continued in the second half as he went just 2-of-9 from the field, including 1-of-6 in the third quarter while the Magic increased their lead. Booker shot 31.6 percent from the field in the contest, his worst shooting percentage in any game this season. He did, however, collect a season-high eight rebounds.

Booker delivered 32 points (12-23 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 assists, four rebounds and two steals across 38 minutes in Wednesday's 129-117 win over the Timberwolves.

Cameron Payne might have gotten the starting nod at point guard, but Booker was the primary ball-handler with Chris Paul (heel) sidelined and it showed, as the 10-assist tally was a season-high mark for him. Booker has now scored at least 30 points in five of his 11 appearances this season, and if he's already one of the best guards in the league across all fantasy formats, he's going to be even better while Paul remains sidelined, which might be the case again Friday in a road matchup against the Magic.

Booker racked up 28 points (8-16 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 11-14 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and one steal across 43 minutes during Monday's 100-88 loss to Philadelphia.

Booker had a minor stretch in which he couldn't reach the 20-point mark in two out of three games in late October and early November, but those games were nothing more than bumps on the road, as the star guard continues to show why he's one of the best pure scorers in The Association. Over his last five appearances, Booker is averaging 25.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game, and even if he'll have some off games from time to time, fantasy managers shouldn't be worried about that going forward. His role as Phoenix's go-to player on offense is not under threat.

Booker registered 24 points (9-20 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal across 29 minutes during Saturday's 102-82 win over the Trail Blazers.

It was a very easy win for Phoenix, resulting in less minutes for their major playmakers. Booker still put in a great line despite playing only 29 minutes, well below his usual average.

Booker ended Friday's 108-106 loss to Portland with 25 points (8-21 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 38 minutes.

Booker led the Suns in scoring in the loss, but he struggled to hit shots, going 5-for-14 from inside the arc and 3-for-7 from three-point range. The star guard did make all six of his free-throw attempts, but he also committed five turnovers. Booker was red hot to start the season with a 52.9 percent field-goal rate through six games, but he's slowed down a bit by going 14-for-39 (35.9 percent) from the field over his past two contests.

Booker notched 30 points (14-24 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 1-3 FT), three rebounds, six assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Sunday's 124-109 victory over the Rockets.

Booker had a subpar outing against the Pelicans on Friday, but he bounced back admirably here and delivered another impressive scoring performance. One of the best pure scorers in The Association, Booker has started the season on fire and has recorded at least 30 points in four of his last five outings.

Booker ended Friday's 124-111 victory over the Pelicans with 16 points (6-14 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and four assists over 33 minutes.

Booker was coming off three straight games with at least 30 points, but he was unable to maintain the same consistency and delivered his worst outing of the campaign. There's nothing to see here outside of the fact that his was just a bad outing, and Booker's fantasy upside shouldn't see any changes going forward.

Booker provided 35 points (13-21 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, four assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Sunday's 112-95 victory over the Clippers.

With totals of 28, 33 and 35 points to begin the season, there appears to be no stopping the All-Star's run of production. the only stat that is currently performing under his career average is rebounds, but that number is likely to balance out soon.

Booker posted 35 points (13-21 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, four assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Sunday's 112-95 victory over the Clippers.

Through Phoenix's first three games, Booker is connecting on 50.0 percent of his threes en route to 30.5 points per game. He had an answer for everyone the Clippers sent his way Sunday. Despite the fledging season, Booker has dark-horse MVP upside.

Booker accumulated 33 points (11-23 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 8-9 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal over 44 minutes during Friday's 113-111 overtime loss to the Trail Blazers.

Booker is red-hot to begin the season, scoring a total of 61 points over the first two games of the season. Booker scored 30-plus points in 28 of 68 games last season, and he should crush that total if he stays at this pace.

Booker notched 28 points (10-20 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 7-7 FT), four rebounds, nine assists and one block in 41 minutes during Wednesday's 107-105 victory over the Mavericks.

Booker led the Suns with 28 points and was one of the architects behind a massive come-from-behind effort in the fourth quarter. The Suns pulled off late rallies frequently last season, but leaving Luka Doncic and the Mavs in the dust was a masterful achievement and a great way to begin the season. Barring injury, Booker is set up for another stellar season in Phoenix.

Booker won't play in Wednesday's preseason contest against Sacramento, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Coach Monty Williams is resting most of his veterans during the team's final preseason matchup this year. Booker and the Suns open the regular season versus the Mavericks next Wednesday.

Booker totaled 20 points (5-17 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 8-8 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one steal and one blocked shot over 28 minutes in a preseason loss to Denver on Monday.

Booker shot poorly from the field but hit all eight of his free-throw tries en route to a team-leading 20 points. The All-Star guard is shooting just 37.8 percent from the field -- including 26.3 percent from deep -- through three exhibition games, but he's averaging 18.3 points per contest on the strength of going 16-for-16 from the charity stripe. Booker figures to be the Suns' central scorer again this season, and he'll likely shoot much better once the regular season comes around.

Booker supplied 22 points (7-20 FG , 3=8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds and an assist across. 25 minutes in Wednesday's 119-115 exhibition win over the Lakers.

Booker and the Suns notched a 28-point fourth quarter to upend the Lakers. The Suns signed their marquee player to a massive four-year deal over the summer as they make another playoff push. Although you can never fade Booker in fantasy lineups, you'll occasionally see the kind of regression he experienced in his final two playoff games against Dallas, where we couldn't get anything going. He finished last season with an average of 26.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game, shooting an average of 46.6 percent from the floor over 68 games.

Booker signed a four-year, $214 million supermax extension with the Suns on Thursday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

This is a no-brainer for the Suns, who will lock in their franchise cornerstone through his prime years. The 2015 first-round pick has developed into one of the league's best two-guards, and he's coming off of a fourth straight season averaging at least 25 points per game. An All-Star in each of the last three seasons, Booker was a First Team All-NBA selection in 2021-22.

Booker was named to the All-NBA First Team on Tuesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Booker has made three All-Star teams, but this marks his first All-NBA selection. Phoenix finished with the best record in the NBA (64-18) while Booker averaged 26.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.1 steals in 34.5 minutes across 68 appearances. During his 10 playoff appearances, he averaged 23.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.4 assists.

Booker closed Sunday's 123-90 loss to the Mavericks in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals with 11 points (3-14 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal over 37 minutes.

This was a rough way for Booker's season to end, as the Suns fell behind early, scored only 10 points in the second quarter and never recovered. Booker's 11 points were his fewest in any game since Feb. 5, and he failed to hit a single three-pointer for the second straight contest after also struggling in Game 6 (19 points, 6-17 FG, 0-4 3Pt). At age 26, Booker is entering the prime years of his career, but with 37-year-old Chris Paul as his co-star, and Deandre Ayton's future with the Suns up in the air, it's possible that Phoenix has squandered its best chance to win a title with its current core.

Booker finished with 28 points (11-20 FG, 3-7 3PT, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two steals in Tuesday's 110-80 win over the Mavericks.

Booker helped Phoenix take a resounding 3-2 lead in the series and tied Dallas' Luka Doncic to lead all scorers. The three-time All-Star has put up 28-plus points in three of his last four games while shooting 55.5 percent from three-point range in those contests.

Booker logged 35 points (10-22 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 12-13 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and one block over 43 minutes during Sunday's 111-101 loss to the Mavericks.

Booker was hot from the start and drew 13 trips to the free-throw line en route to his third 30-plus point outing of the postseason. However, the All-Star guard was the lone bright spot for the Suns, who dropped a second consecutive game in Dallas. Since returning from a three-game absence due to a hamstring issue, Booker has averaged 23.8 points, 5.6 assists and 4.8 rebounds over the last five games. He'll look to maintain his strong production during Game 5 on Tuesday.

Booker produced 18 points (6-13 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT), two rebounds and six assists in 40 minutes during Friday's 103-94 loss to Dallas.

Booker failed to reach the 20-point mark just for the second time in the current playoff run, and both instances have come over his last four games once he recovered from the injury that sidelined him for three games in the previous series against the Pelicans. The star guard is averaging 23.3 points per game in the playoffs, however, and he should remain one of Phoenix's top scoring threats as the postseason progresses.

Booker finished with 30 points (11-19 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one block over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 129-109 win over Dallas.

Booker led Phoenix in scoring in the contest with an 11-for-18 effort that included a 5-for-8 mark from downtown. This was the All-Star guard's best scoring effort since he returned from a three-game absence April 28 and ranked just below his highest point total of the postseason overall. Booker is averaging 24.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 3.6 three-pointers in the 2022 postseason thus far.

Booker finished Monday's 121-114 victory over the Mavericks with 23 points (7-20 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 8-8 FT), nine rebounds, eight assists and one block across 38 minutes.

Booker burst out of the gate with 13 points, six rebounds and four assists in the first quarter. Though he slowed down somewhat from there, the All-Star guard finished with team-leading totals in rebounds and assists while placing second behind Deandre Ayton with 23 points. Booker appeared hesitant in his previous game after returning from a hamstring injury, scoring just 13 points on 12 field-goal attempts, but Monday's performance should ease any concern about the issue moving forward.

Booker closed with 13 points (5-12 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and three assists in 32 minutes during Thursday's 115-109 victory over the Pelicans.

It certainly wasn't the kind of performance fans have come to expect from Booker, but he made a contribution after missing the prior three games with a hamstring injury. The 25-year-old will now be able to heal up further over the weekend before the Suns host the Mavericks on Monday to begin their second-round series.

Booker (hamstring) will start in Thursday's Game 6 contest against the Pelicans, Evan Sidery reports.

Booker wasn't expected to play in Thursday's contest but he has been upgraded to a starter in Game 6. The star guard will have a minutes restriction, while Landry Shamet and Cameron Payne will likely help relieve Booker's workload. In the first two games of the series, Booker contributed 28.0 points, 4.5 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 33.0 minutes.

Booker (hamstring) is available for Thursday's Game 6 against the Pelicans, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Booker was initially ruled out for Thursday's matchup, but he'll be able to suit up as the Suns attempt to advance to the second round. Coach Monty Williams said Booker won't see his normal workload following his three-game absence, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him play a crucial role in the Suns' offense in Game 6 in spite of his minutes restriction.

Booker (hamstring) has been upgraded to questionable and is expected to play in Thursday's Game 6 against the Pelicans, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Booker suffered a Grade 1 hamstring strain during Game 2 on April 19 and was initially expected to miss 2-to-3 weeks. He had been listed as out for Game 6, but he'll test his injury during pregame warmups Thursday in anticipation of playing. The 25-year-old averaged 28.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists in 33.0 minutes per game in his first two postseason appearances of the year, and he should play a significant role for Phoenix if he's ultimately cleared to play Thursday.

Booker (hamstring) could return for Thursday's Game 6 or, if necessary, Saturday's Game 7 against the Pelicans, though he's expected to be listed as out for Game 6, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Initial reports indicated Booker could miss 2-3 weeks, which would have put his return sometime into the second round, but he's progressed better than expected and could return later this series. A Game 6 victory by the Suns would certainly help Booker not risk a Game 7 return and potential aggravation of the injury. We'll likely learn more about a potential Game 7 return sometime after Game 6, and it seems likely he'll be on a minutes limit if available for the potentially-necessary matchup Saturday.

Booker has a Grade 1 hamstring strain and could miss 2-3 weeks, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Booker was already expected to miss Friday's Game 3 and Sunday's Game 4 in the Suns' first-round series against the Pelicans, but he's now anticipated to be unavailable for several weeks. The news is a major blow for the Suns, who split the first two games of the series while Booker averaged 28.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists in 33.0 minutes per game. Cameron Johnson, Landry Shamet and Aaron Holiday should see additional run for Phoenix while Booker is sidelined.

Results from Wednesday's MRI revealed that Booker (hamstring) suffered a mild right hamstring strain during Tuesday's Game 2 against the Pelicans, but there is still no timetable for his return, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

The fact that Booker's hamstring strain isn't serious is certainly a positive for the Suns, but it sounds like they will still be without their All-Star guard for Friday's Game 3 and Sunday's Game 4 in New Orleans. If Booker is ultimately ruled out ahead of Game 3, Cameron Johnson could draw the start with Landry Shamet also seeing additional minutes in Phoenix's backcourt. The Suns will hope to get Booker back at some point during the opening-round series.

Booker (hamstring) appears unlikely to play in Friday's Game 3 and Sunday's Game 4 in New Orleans, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Booker gingerly went to the locker room during the third quarter of Tuesday's Game 2 loss and never returned. Wojnarowski relays that the All-Star guard's MRI results are still being evaluated, but while the situation remains fluid, there doesn't appear to be much optimism about Booker returning for Game 3. However, on a positive note, the issue is expected to be mild enough for him to return either at the backend of the opening-round series or for a potential Western Conference Semifinals matchup if the Suns were to advance in his absence. Cameron Johnson, who averaged 16.3 points across 16 starts during the regular season, would likely join the starting lineup if Booker is indeed sidelined for Game 3.

Booker exited Tuesday's Game 2 against the Pelicans due to right hamstring tightness, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Booker gingerly went to the locker room during the third quarter of Tuesday's game. It's not immediately clear when the injury occurred, though we may know more after the game. He may undergo an MRI before Friday's Game 3, especially if the issue doesn't resolve itself soon. If Booker sits out, more minutes will be available for Landry Shamet, Cameron Johnson and Cameron Payne.

Booker went to the locker room during the third quarter of Tuesday's Game 2 against the Pelicans and may be dealing with a hamstring injury, Malika Andrews of ESPN.com reports.

Booker started the fourth quarter on the bench, and coach Monty Williams stating that they'll "know more after the game" isn't a great sign for the guard's availability for the remainder of the game. If Booker is forced to miss any time, Landry Shamet is a strong candidate to see extra minutes.

Booker totaled 25 points (8-19 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 41 minutes during Sunday's 110-99 win over the Pelicans.

While the Pelicans rallied back from a big deficit to make it a single-digit game for much of the fourth quarter, Booker and Chris Paul (17 points in the fourth) combined to slam the door shut on the comeback effort. Thanks to a hot start from the Kentucky product, Phoenix jumped out to a 28-16 first-quarter lead and was never truly pushed in a game in which it shot 53.8 percent from the field as a team. Expect Booker and Paul to continue to lead the way for the Suns, who remain the clear favorites to emerge from the Western Conference for the second straight year.

Booker will be rested for Sunday's game against the Kings.

As expected, the Suns will hold out several regulars as they finish out the regular season with a meaningless contest. The Suns will begin postseason play next weekend against the yet-to-be-determined No. 8 seed in the West.

Booker chipped in 33 points (13-26 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds and three assists in 38 minutes during Friday's 111-105 win over Utah.

The Suns outscored the Jazz 36 to 13 in the fourth quarter to rally back from a 17-point deficit and earn their league-leading 64th victory of the season. With the No. 1 seed in the West locked up, Phoenix could opt to rest Booker -- and other regulars -- for Sunday's finale against Sacramento.

Booker is not listed on the injury report for Friday's game against Utah.

The Suns' initial injury report is completely clear, indicating that each of the the players who rested Wednesday night will be back to availability. Assuming Booker plays Friday, he could be rested again for the regular-season finale Sunday against Sacramento.

Booker will be rested for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.

Playing on the second night of a back-to-back, the Suns will rest Booker, Chris Paul, Deandre Ayton and Jae Crowder as they load-manage in preparation for the playoffs. With the No. 1 seed in the West locked up, Phoenix could continue to build in some rest over its final two regular season games Friday (at UTA) and Sunday (vs. SAC).

Booker supplied 32 points (12-22 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and one steal over 30 minutes during Tuesday's 121-110 win over the Lakers.

Booker laid down the hammer with 16 of his 32 points in the third quarter, helping the Suns pull away for good. The Suns hit a franchise-best 63 wins with Tuesday's victory, and it's due in large part to Booker, who is averaging career-bests in points (26.7), rebounds (5.0), steals (1.1) and blocks (0.4) over 67 games.

Booker is resting Sunday against the Thunder, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Booker, Deandre Ayton and Jae Crowder will all rest for the game against the tanking Thunder. In their absences, more minutes should be available for Landry Shamet, Cameron Johnson and Torrey Craig.

Booker put up 41 points (17-28 FG, 3-6 3PT, 4-5 FT), four rebounds and four assists in Friday's 122-114 loss to the Grizzlies.

Booker stayed hot against Memphis, but it was not enough as Phoenix saw their nine-game win streak come to an end. The three-time All-Star has scored at least 35 points in three of his last four games, shooting 61.3 percent from the field and 50.0 percent from deep in those contests.

Booker amassed 22 points (5-21 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 10-12 FT), five rebounds and two assists in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 107-103 win over the Warriors.

Booker struggled with his shot against Golden State, going just 5-for-21 from the field. He still managed to tie for the team lead in points, however, thanks largely to a 10-for-12 mark from the charity stripe. The star guard had scored 30-plus points in three of four contests entering Wednesday, so this was an unusually quiet performance for him. He also notched just two assists in the win, marking his second straight game with just a pair of dimes.

Booker accumulated 35 points (13-22 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 6-8 FT), two rebounds and two assists in 35 minutes during Sunday's 114-104 victory over the 76ers.

Booker continues to boom for huge scoring performances. Across the Suns' ongoing eight-game win streak, Booker is averaging 33.0 points on 55.9 percent shooting from the field. On Sunday, Booker exploded for 22 points in the first quarter and never looked back. Phoenix has just three games this week, starting with Golden State on Wednesday.

Booker chipped in 49 points (16-25 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 15-17 FT), four rebounds, 10 assists, one block and three steals across 39 minutes during Thursday's 140-130 win over the Nuggets.

On the five-year anniversary of his career-best 70-point game, Booker put up a season-high 49 in the offensive slugfest. The All-Star guard also found time to dish out 10 assists to finish with his fifth double-double of the season. Booker has been heating up of late, scoring at least 27 points in each of his past seven contests. He ranks ninth in the NBA with 26.3 points per game.

Booker contributed 28 points (7-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 13-16 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 125-116 win over the Timberwolves.

Booker attempted a season-high 16 free throws and converted on at least 10 attempts from the charity stripe for the fourth time this season. The All-Star guard has scored 20-plus points in 14 consecutive appearances and has averaged 27.6 points, 6.7 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.9 steals in 35.4 minutes during that stretch.

Booker fouled out of Sunday's 127-124 overtime victory over Sacramento after recording 31 points (11-21 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and one steal in 37 minutes.

Booker recorded his fifth straight game with at least 25 points, but he was unable to finish it since he fouled out in what turned out to be a more complicated-than-expected win for the Suns. Booker missed four games in early March, but he's averaging 28.1 points per tilt while shooting 54.3 percent from the floor over his last seven contests.

Booker chipped in 36 points (15-24 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one block over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 129-112 win over the Rockets.

Booker carried the Suns to victory in this one-sided win, and the star guard continues to dazzle offensively as the team's go-to player. He's now scored over 25 points in his last three appearances.

Booker finished Tuesday's 131-115 win over the Pelicans with 27 points (11-20 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and two steals over 30 minutes.

Booker was part of a shooting clinic out on by the Suns, who shot 55 percent from the floor and made all of their free throws. Booker shot for more than 50 percent as well, and also converted four three-pointers in nine attempts.

Booker totaled 22 points (9-18 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal in 37 minutes during Friday's 117-112 loss to Toronto.

It wasn't a spectacular night for Booker, but he did just enough to team with Cameron Payne (24 points) and lead the Suns to yet another victory. In Booker's five games since Chris Paul (thumb) went down, he's up to 26.0 points, 8.0 assists, 5.2 rebounds, 2.4 steals and 1.0 block while shooting 50.0 percent from the field and 41.2 percent from deep (2.8 3PM/G).

Booker provided 23 points (7-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), eight rebounds, nine assists, two blocks and two steals over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 111-90 win over Miami.

Booker didn't miss a beat in returning from COVID-19 protocols. His 23 points marked a team high and the scoring was complemented by arguably his most well-rounded stat line of the season. Operating with his full workload, Booker thoroughly outplayed Miami's defense. He faces another stout defense Friday, as Toronto held him to 16 points (4-13 FG) in a January matchup.

Booker (COVID-19 protocols) is available for Wednesday's game against the Heat, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Booker was expected to make his return from the league's health and safety protocols Wednesday, and he'll officially be back in action following a four-game absence. He's scored at least 24 points in eight of his last nine appearances and has averaged 27.9 points, 4.2 rebounds and 6.2 assists in 36.9 minutes per game during that time.

Booker has cleared COVID-19 protocols and will be available to play Wednesday night against the Heat, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

In a real throwback move, Booker was placed in health and safety protocols last week and subsequently missed a stretch of four games concluding with Tuesday night's win over the Magic. The All-Star guard met the team in Miami and will make his return to action as the Suns finish out a back-to-back set. Prior to landing in protocols, Booker averaged 28.3 points, 8.0 assists, 5.0 rebounds, 3.0 steals and 2.3 three-pointers in Phoenix's first three games after the All-Star break -- and without fellow-All-Star Chris Paul (hand).

Booker (COVID-19 protocols) is expected to be available for Wednesday's matchup with the Heat, Shandel Richardson of The Athletic reports.

Booker has missed four consecutive games due to COVID-19 protocols, but it appears he will make his return Wednesday. The All-Star guard may be limited in his first action in two weeks, but his presence will still be a big boost for the Suns, who will likely be without Chris Paul (thumb) for the rest of the regular season.

Booker (COVID-19 protocols) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Magic.

Booker will be sidelined for a fourth consecutive game due to the league's health and safety protocols. Cameron Payne and Landry Shamet are in line for additional run once again.

Booker (COVID-19 protocols) is out for Sunday's game against the Bucks, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Booker is missing a third straight game due to COVID protocols. Cameron Payne and Landry Shamet should continue seeing extra usage in the backcourt.

Booker (health and safety protocols) won't play in Friday's contest against the Knicks, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Booker will miss his second consecutive contest Friday. The guard will hope to clear protocols before Sunday's rematch with the reigning champ Bucks. If he can't play, expect Cameron Payne, Landry Shamet and Aaron Holiday to see extended minutes.

Booker has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers due to the league's health and safety protocols, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Booker was a late addition to the Suns' injury report, and it's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to the court after landing in the league's COVID-19 protocols. In his absence, more minutes should be available for Landry Shamet and Aaron Holiday.

Booker provided 30 points (12-24 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and two steals across 40 minutes during Sunday's 118-114 loss to the Jazz.

Booker hasn't missed a beat since the Suns resumed play, as he's scored at least 25 points in each of the last three games. He also tied for the team lead in rebounds while pacing Phoenix in assists. Booker should continue to have plenty of opportunities to generate production outside of the scoring column while Cameron Payne (wrist) remains out.

Booker racked up 25 points (9-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, 12 assists and six steals across 38 minutes during Thursday's 124-104 win over the Thunder.

Booker shifted into a primary ball-handling role, walking away with a fantastic two-way performance. In fact, the 12 assists marked a season-high for Booker, while his six steals were a career-high. He has now accumulated 12 steals across his last three games, an aspect of his game that has in the past, been consistently underwhelming. Moving forward, he is going to have the ball in his hands a lot more, allowing his peripheral production to perhaps increase across the board.

Booker scored a game-high 24 points (7-22 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 9-9 FT) while adding eight assists, three rebounds, three steals and two blocks in 43 minutes during Wednesday's 124-121 win over the Rockets.

The 25-year-old posted his usual strong numbers while seeing a season high in court time, in part due to Chris Paul (hand) being forced from the game early. If Paul winds up missing more time, Booker would likely have to handle more usage, but he's more than up for the challenge, averaging 27.1 points, 4.7 assists, 4.0 boards, 2.4 threes and 1.2 steals across nine games in February.

Booker had 26 points (10-24 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one block in 29 minutes during Saturday's 132-105 win over the Magic.

The Suns saw nine players finish with double-digit scoring in the blowout win, and Booker was the only one to exceed 20 points. The All-Star guard wasn't particularly efficient from the field, but he didn't turn the ball over and chipped in with five boards and five assists. Booker's 44.7 percent field-goal rate this season is his lowest since the 2017-18 campaign, but he is nonetheless the league's 10th-best scorer at 25.5 points per game.

Booker notched 17 points (6-19 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Thursday's 131-107 win over the Bucks.

The Suns secured the win in the rematch of last season's NBA Finals, but it wasn't because of Booker since the star guard had a rough night from the field and needed 19 shots just to score 17 points. Over his last six games, Booker has two games with less than 20 points but four with 30-plus. That inconsistency is not ideal, but this should be nothing more than a bump on the road for one of the league's best scorers.

Booker produced 35 points (11-23 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 10-11 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 114-109 victory over Philadelphia.

After an 11-point performance during Friday's win over the Wizards, Booker has bounced back with consecutive 35-plus point outings. Over his last four games, the All-Star guard has averaged 30.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.6 assists in 36.8 minutes. He'll look to stay hot Thursday, when the Bucks come to town for a rematch of last year's NBA Finals.

Booker ended Monday's 127-124 win over Chicago with 38 points (14-23 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, five assists and one steal in 38 minutes.

Coming off of one of his worst games of the season (11 points, 5-14 FG) against Washington on Saturday, Booker bounced back in a major way to propel the Suns to yet another victory. Since the start of January, the All-Star is averaging 28.4 points per game on 45.1 percent shooting, though he's hitting only 31.5 percent of his 8.3 three-point attempts per game.

Booker finished with 32 points (13-27 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 5-7 FT), three assists and one steal in 38 minutes during Thursday's 124-115 loss to the Hawks.

Booker struggled from the perimeter but attacked the basket with ease, grinding his way to a team-high 32 points in the loss. Much like Trae Young, the scoring came with very little in the way of supporting stats, something that managers are just going to have to accept from time to time. The loss snapped the Suns' 11-game losing streak, although it does feel as though they will be riding another streak very soon, given their dominance this season.

Booker had 35 points (13-23 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal over 41 minutes during Tuesday's 121-111 victory over the Nets.

Booker was fantastic against the Nets, and the Suns looked even more potent as they showed up with their original starting lineup thanks to Deandre Ayton's return. Booker's performance caps an incredible five-game run where he averaged 33.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.2 steals.

Booker supplied 43 points (16-28 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 9-11 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and one steal over 40 minutes during Wednesday's 105-97 win over the Jazz.

Booker scored 37 points in the first three quarters before Chris Paul took over to seal the win in the fourth. In addition to his scoring output, Booker tied a career best with 12 boards to finish with his second double-double of the campaign. He is averaging 28.2 points, 6.6 boards and 3.8 assists across 12 games in January.

Booker contributed 33 points (14-35 FG, 3-13 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, two blocks and two steals across 38 minutes during Monday's 115-109 win over the Jazz.

Booker heaved up a season-high 35 shot attempts in the win. After a scorching start in the first quarter, Booker's shot cooled off a bit, but the high shot volume guaranteed a solid outcome. Monday's game provided a prime example of what the one-two punch of Booker and Chris Paul can do when they are running hot.

Booker supplied 28 points (11-25 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds and six assists over 38 minutes during Thursday's 109-101 win over the Mavericks.

Booker struggled from distance but was still able to lead the Suns to victory with a team-high 28 points. Over his last four games, the budding superstar is averaging 35.3 points, 4.8 assists and 4.5 rebounds in 34.5 minutes. However, he is shooting just 33.3 percent from three during that stretch, so the crazy thing is, he still has room to improve. On the season, he's connecting on threes at a career-high 39.4 percent clip, so the recent shooting woes shouldn't be much of a concern. Booker will look to continue his strong play Saturday against the Pacers.

Booker closed Monday's 121-107 victory over San Antonio with 48 points (18-33 FG, 5-13 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds, six assists and three steals in 35 minutes.

Booker wasted little time stepping on the gas in the contest, scoring 18 points in the first quarter. He went on to register a season-best point tally on an efficient 18-of-33 effort from the field. Booker's previous high-scoring mark this season was 38, which he last accomplished Dec. 29 against Oklahoma City. The star guard has scored 30-plus points in each of his past three games, and he is shooting 52.6 percent from the field over that stretch.

Booker recorded 30 points (11-18 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 7-10 FT), four rebounds and four assists across 30 minutes during Sunday's 135-108 win over the Pistons.

Booker had special motivation on the road, playing in front of family and friends. The Grand Rapids native kept the team in control throughout the contest, leading the Suns to an eye-popping 58.6 percent from the floor.

Booker provided 35 points (11-25 FG, 6-13, 7-8 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one block across 35 minutes in Friday's 112-94 victory over the Pacers.

Booker's six triples were tied a season-high. On the year, he is shooting a career-high 40.9 percent from beyond the arc and hitting 2.7 per game. The 25-year-old sharp-shooter will look to stay hot when the Suns host the Pistons on Sunday.

Booker accumulated 26 points (5-15 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 13-13 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two steals across 33 minutes during Saturday's 123-100 loss to Miami.

Booker didn't shoot particularly well on two-point tries Saturday, but he knocked down all 13 of his free-throw attempts and went 3-for-5 from beyond the arc. The star guard's 26 points led Phoenix in a rare poor performance from the team. Booker has scored at least 22 points in six of his past seven contests.

Booker finished Thursday's 106-89 victory over the Clippers with 11 points (5-22 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds and four assists in 33 minutes.

Booker double-doubled, but bricked his triples and struggled from the field in general. Luckily, the Suns rallied for a lopsided victory. Booker is likely to be motivated for a big game against the Heat on Saturday.

Booker posted 33 points (12-24 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), nine rebounds and four assists in 32 minutes during Tuesday's 123-110 win over the Pelicans.

Booker was excellent in the win, and his streak of games with at least 20 points has been extended to five. He also had three or fewer turnovers for the seventh straight contest.

Booker produced 24 points (9-19 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds and three assists in 29 minutes during Sunday's 133-99 victory over the Hornets.

Booker has now surpassed the 20-point plateau in each of his last four contests and continues to deliver value as the Suns' main scoring threat even if his shooting and efficiency numbers are not as good as they have been in previous years. While he's hitting 42.1 percent of his three-point attempts, most of his scoring-related numbers are trending in the wrong direction when compared to what he's done over the last four seasons.

Booker posted 22 points (7-26 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT), six rebounds, four assists and two steals in 38 minutes during Friday's 123-108 loss to the Celtics.

Booker crashed hard Friday following two games where he totaled 68 points on 44 shots. It was a good sign that he got to the free-throw line for seven attempts, but it wasn't enough to make up for the inefficiency from the floor.

Booker finished with 38 points (12-24 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 8-10 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and two blocks across 36 minutes during Wednesday's 115-97 victory over the Thunder.

Booker became the seventh-fastest player to reach 10,000 career points in NBA history with his tour-de-force performance Wednesday. The All-Star shot 50 percent from the floor, drilled six threes along the way. and made a solid multi-category contribution.

Booker registered 30 points (10-20 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 7-9 FT), two rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals over 37 minutes during Monday's 114-113 loss to Memphis.

Booker's heroic numbers were not enough to fend off the Grizzlies, who took advantage of Deandre Ayton's (COVID-19 Protocols) absence and attacked the Suns repeatedly inside. Booker and Chris Paul also had trouble containing Ja Morant, who hit the game-winner and made plays all over the court in the loss. It's a rare loss for the Suns despite another excellent stat line from their marquee player.

Booker racked up 30 points (12-23 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals in 35 minutes during Thursday's 113-101 win over the Thunder.

Booker produced his best game since his return from injury. Over three contests, he's averaged 23.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 1,3 steals. He's also converted 48.1 percent of his shots since his return.

Booker logged 24 points (8-16 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Tuesday's 108-90 victory over the Lakers.

Booker missed seven games due to a hamstring injury earlier this month and looked rusty when he returned against the Hornets last Sunday with a 16-point effort that saw him go 6-for-15 from the field, but he bounced back admirably here and looked impressive on both ends of the court. In fact, the star shooting guard ended just one rebound and three assists away from delivering what would've been his first triple-double of the campaign. Booker will have tons of value as long as he's healthy, but his upside gets quite an uptick when he's able to fill out the rest of the stat sheet as well.

Booker had 16 points (6-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt), six rebounds, five assists and one steal in 26 minutes during Sunday's 137-106 victory over the Hornets.

Booker returned to the court Sunday following a seven-game absence due to a hamstring injury. Although he saw slightly less playing time than usual, the 25-year-old tied for the second-highest scoring total on the team. It wouldn't be surprising to see his minutes increase in the coming games, particularly when the matchups are more competitive.

Booker (hamstring) will make his return to action Sunday against the Hornets, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

The Suns left Booker as questionable on the injury report throughout the day, but after a final evaluation the star guard will make his return to action for the first time since he tweaked his hamstring back on Nov. 30 against Golden State. In all, Booker missed seven straight games, during which the Suns went 5-2 without him. It's unclear if he'll face a minutes limit Sunday, but either way this is great news for fantasy managers who can now slide him back into their lineups for the Suns' three-game Week 10.

Booker was a full participant in Saturday's practice, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Phoenix plays Sunday against the Hornets, and Booker may return then. Otherwise, Tuesday against the Lakers seems likely. Once he returns, he could be eased back into his usual workload. Prior to the game where he suffered the strained hamstring, he was averaging 23.9 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.7 assists in 33.0 minutes.

Booker (hamstring) is potentially targeting the Dec. 21 game against the Lakers as a return date, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Booker did some on-court work before Tuesday's game against the Trail Blazers, which was a first for him since the injury. More information should become available over the next week, but fantasy managers may be able to start Booker sooner than later.

Booker (hamstring) will not play Tuesday night against Portland, per Blazers reporter Casey Holdahl.

As anticipated, Booker will miss at least one more game as he continues to battle a strained left hamstring. This will mark his sixth consecutive absence, but there's hope that the dynamic guard will be back on the floor at some point during the Suns' four-game Week 9. Phoenix is off Wednesday before hosting the Wizards on Thursday and the Hornets on Sunday. Expect Landry Shamet to make another start at shooting guard Tuesday.

Booker (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Clippers, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Booker has been managing a left hamstring strain recently, and he'll be sidelined for a fifth concecutive game. Landry Shamet should continue to start.

Booker (hamstring) is out Friday against the Celtics.

As expected, Booker will miss a fourth straight game with a left hamstring strain. He's yet to begin on-court work again. Landry Shamet should continue starting.

Booker (hamstring) isn't expected to play Friday against the Celtics, as he hasn't done "anything on the floor," Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Booker should be considered doubtful at best ahead of Friday's game, and assuming he sits out, it'll be his fourth straight absence. The Suns are 2-1 without him in the lineup and still have an impressive 20-4 record, so there's no reason to rush him back.

Suns head coach Monty Williams confirmed Booker (hamstring) will remain out for Monday's game against the Spurs, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Williams ruled the star shooting guard out for a third consecutive game after Booker wasn't able to practice Sunday due to his sore left hamstring. After Monday's game, the Suns will have three consecutive off days before playing again Friday against the Celtics, so Booker could be targeting that contest for his return to the lineup. Look for Landry Shamet to pick up one more start in his stead after averaging 11.5 points, 3.5 three-pointers, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 29.0 minutes in his first two turns on the top unit in place of Booker.

Booker (hamstring) is expected to be sidelined for a few games, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

The injury is considered minor, but the Suns are exercising caution with their franchise player considering the team's 18-3 record. Thursday will mark Booker's first missed game of the season, so coach Monty Williams' gameplan isn't precisely clear. That said, it seems likely we'll see more of Landry Shamet, and Cameron Johnson may be in for more usage as well.

Booker left Tuesday's game against the Warriors with a left hamstring injury, Kendra Andrews of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Booker finishes the game having played 15 minutes and posting 10 points, two rebounds and one assist. He should tentatively be considered questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Pistons. If he ends up sidelined, more minutes would be available for Landry Shamet and Cameron Johnson.

Booker contributed 30 points (9-18 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 8-8 FT), one rebound, four assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Saturday's 113-107 win over the Nets.

Booker reached the 30-point mark for the third straight contest and continues to play a pivotal role for the Suns in their impressive winning streak that has already reached 16 games -- he has scored 23 or more points in 10 of those contests. It would be fair to call Booker the "go-to" player on the Suns offensively, and his numbers back that up. He's averaging 23.9 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game while shooting 45.8 percent from the field and a career-high 41 percent from three-point range on the season.

Booker logged 32 points (14-27 FG, 4-9 3Pt), three assists, one rebound, one steal and one block across 35 minutes Friday during a 118-97 win against the Knicks.

Booker logged 30-plus points across each of the Suns' last two games. The scoring outputs indicate how much better he was during recent matchups outside their home location. Across the Suns' last five away games, Booker averaged 29.0 points on a 49.0 field goal percentage. Both tallies are significantly greater than those he logged during his previous six NBA seasons.

Booker poured in 35 points (14-21 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), along with four rebounds, three assists and a steal in a 120-115 win over the Cavaliers on Wednesday.

Booker hit the 30 point threshold for the first time in his previous 10 games, extending the Suns win streak to 14 games. He is currently averaging 23.1 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game through 18 starts. While the scoring has been down a tick, Booker is shooting a career-high 39.3 percent from beyond the arc on 5.9 attempts per game.

Booker racked up 23 points (7-17 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds and four assists across 34 minutes during Monday's 115-111 win over the Spurs.

Booker recorded his best day from beyond the arc since going 5-of-9 from downtown against Atlanta three weeks ago. Booker enjoyed additional minutes on the court due to a late surge from the Spurs that closed the gap to five points in the fourth quarter. He converted a key three-pointer and an additional shot to put the game out of reach for good.

Booker finished Sunday's 126-97 victory over Denver with 17 points (7-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 28 minutes.

Booker contributed solid rebound and assist numbers to go along with an excellent shooting night. Booker has been dynamic during Phoenix's 12-game win streak, with an average of 22.7 points,6.1 rebounds and 4.0 assists over that span.

Booker contributed 19 points (7-20 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one assist and one block over 31 minutes during Friday's 112-104 win over the Mavericks.

Considering he also committed four turnovers, Booker had one of his worst fantasy nights of the season, but the Suns still managed to pull out their 11th straight victory and second straight win over the Luka Doncic-less Mavericks. Prior to Friday, Booker had scored at least 24 points in three straight games, putting up 26.3 points, 6.3 boards, 3.7 assists, 1.3 steals and 2.3 three-pointers during that stretch. On the year, he's up to a 2.3 made threes per game -- his highest figure since 2017-18 (2.7 3PM/G). He's also averaging 1.0 steals per game for the first time in his career.

Booker accumulated 24 points (11-21 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT) and nine rebounds in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 105-98 victory over the Mavericks.

Booker was the only Phoenix player to score at least 20 points in the contest, and he did so while making over half of his field-goal attempts. The star guard put up a zero in the assist department but did manage to tie his season high with nine boards. Booker has topped 20 points and knocked down multiple three-pointers in each of his past three contests.

Booker totaled 29 points (7-16 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 13-15 FT), five rebounds, five assists and two steals across 34 minutes during Monday's 99-96 win over the Timberwolves.

In a game that was close throughout, Booker came through with a team-high 29 points -- his third-highest total in any game this season. Booker worked his way to the line 15 times -- by far a season high -- while chipping in multiple steals for the fourth time in six games. Booker's field goal percentage is down a bit in the early going, but he's offering strong production in points, rebounds, assists, threes and steals.

Booker had 26 points (9-23 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, six assists and two steals across 32 minutes during Sunday's 115-89 win over Houston.

Booker was coming off three straight games in which he couldn't reach the 20-point mark, but he bounced back admirably here despite his poor shooting performance. The struggles from the field have been real with Booker this season since he's making just 43.1 percent of his shots -- his lowest mark since the 2016-17 campaign.

Booker totaled 18 points (8-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 0-2 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and two steals over 32 minutes in a 109-104 victory versus the Kings on Monday.

Booker was quiet in the scoring department compared to his previous two games, during which he totaled 65 points and nine three-pointers. Still, the star guard made his mark across the box score, leading Phoenix in both rebounds and assists in the contest. Booker has looked good on the boards early this season and is on pace for a career-best 6.1 rebounds per game.

Booker tallied 38 points (14-21 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 5-7 FT), six rebounds, four assists, two steals and a blocked shot over 34 minutes in a 121-117 win over Atlanta on Saturday.

Booker was extremely efficient from the field in the win, making two-thirds of his shot attempts en route to his highest point total of the season. The star guard also set a season high with five three-pointers and has knocked down nine triples over his past two games after totaling 10 treys through his first six contests. Booker is averaging a healthy 24.5 points, 5.8 boards and 5.1 assists on the campaign.

Booker totaled 27 points (8-18 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 7-8 FT), nine rebounds, five assists, one steal and one blocked shot over 34 minutes in a 123-111 win over Houston on Thursday.

Booker easily paced Phoenix in scoring in the win, and he also ranked second on the club with a season-high nine boards. The shooting guard has bounced back from a relatively modest start to the campaign by scoring at least 27 points in three of his past four contests. Over that stretch, he is posting per-game averages of 25.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 2.0 three-pointers.

Booker totaled 27 points (9-20 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 9-10 FT), nine assists and four rebounds across 35 minutes in Saturday's 101-92 win over the Cavaliers.

Booker's best play of the night was actually an assist. He hurled a half-court pass with deadly accuracy next to the rim, where Mikal Bridges converted the alley-oop. The Suns have looked a bit out of sorts after losing two straight games, but thanks in large part to Booker's tour-de-force, the team more resembled the squad that came two games short of winning the NBA Championship.

Booker amassed 31 points (12-28 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight assists, six rebounds and one steal in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 110-107 loss to the Kings.

The Suns rallied after being down coming into the fourth quarter but were unable to get over the hump as they fell to the Kings. Booker was the standout player for the Suns, scoring a season-high 31 points. All-in-all, it has been a modest start to the season for Booker, who is yet to shoot better than 48 percent in any of his games thus far. His role is about as secure as you will find and barring injury, he should be able to ramp up his production as the season progresses.

Booker totaled 21 points (9-19 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals across 28 minutes in a loss to Portland on Saturday.

Booker may have registered a more robust line if the Suns -- who were defeated by 29 points -- had been more competitive, but this still qualifies as his most productive performance through three games. Fantasy managers who used an early-round draft pick on the shooting guard are likely expecting more than the ho-hum 18.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists he has averaged thus far, however, particularly in the scoring department. Booker remains the unquestioned No. 1 offensive option for Phoenix, and there's little reason to panic about his relatively quiet start to the campaign.

Booker registered 22 points (9-19 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and four assists across 34 minutes in Friday's win over the Lakers.

Booker struggled massively in the season opener against the Nuggets and while his numbers across the board reflected an improvement in this one, his shot is still not there -- the star shooting guard has made just 12 of his 34 attempts from the field thus far while also going 4-for-13 from three-point range. Booker is one of the best scorers in the league, however, and it shouldn't be long before he delivers a bounce-back performance.

Booker scored 12 points (3-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT) while registering four rebounds, four assists and one steal in a loss to the Nuggets on Wednesday.

The All-Star guard suffered through an uncharacteristically disastrous night from the field, making just three of his 15 shot attempts. He was actually more efficient from deep (2-for-7 on three-point attempts) than from two-point range (1-for-8). Booker's struggles could have been the consequence of playing in only one preseason game, and fantasy managers shouldn't be overly concerned given his 48.4 percent mark from the field and 25.6 points per game last season.

Booker (rest) is off the injury report for Wednesday's preseason matchup against the Trail Blazers.

Booker has been easing back into game shape after being in COVID-19 protocols and has yet to play in the preseason. While it's not guaranteed that he'll play Wednesday, being off the injury report is a good sign. Wednesday marks the Suns' final preseason contest before the opener against the Nuggets Oct. 20.

Booker (rest) won't play Sunday against the Lakers, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Booker still needs to ease into game shape, but he's made good progress and played in a "controlled" 5-on-5 scrimmage Saturday. It seems likely he'll play Wednesday against the Trail Blazers.

Booker (rest) will not play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Lakers, Kellan Olson of AZSports reports.

Booker is still working his way back up to full speed after a stint in the NBA's health and safety protocols, so he'll miss a second straight contest to begin the exhibition slate. The hope is that Booker could log some minutes during Sunday's rematch against the Lakers or in next Wednesday's preseason finale against Portland.

Booker will be held out of Monday's preseason game against the Kings, Kellan Olson of AZCentral.com reports.

Booker recently had a stint in the NBA's health and safety protocols, and while he was able to rejoin the team Friday, he's still working his way up to game shape. As a precaution, the Suns will hold him out of their first of four exhibition tune-ups before the regular season begins Oct. 20 versus the Nuggets. Booker's next chance to take the floor will arrive Wednesday against the Lakers.

Booker (COVID-19) was back with the Suns at training camp Friday, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Health and safety protocols sidelined Booker to start camp, but the two-time All-Star is now with his team. He'll presumably be available for Monday's preseason game against the Kings, though it's not a guarantee.

Booker will be sidelined to begin training camp due to the league's health and safety protocols, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

It's unclear how much time Booker might miss, but this is not the most encouraging sign as the coronavirus remains a primary storyline heading into the 2021-22 season. Booker will almost certainly be cleared to return well before the start of the regular season, but there's a chance he could miss a preseason game or two. Consider the star guard day-to-day until the team indicates otherwise.

Booker will travel to Tokyo with Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday on Saturday, Brian Windhorst of ESPN.com reports.

Team USA is set to face off against France on Sunday, so Booker's status for Sunday's game is uncertain as of now. Coach Gregg Popovich shared that he's unsure how much he'll use Booker, Middleton and Holiday in Sunday's 2021 Olympic debut game.

Booker registered 19 points (8-22 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five assists and three rebounds across 46 minutes in Tuesday's loss against the Bucks.

Booker was unable to deliver when the Suns needed him the most, as he needed 22 shots just to record 19 points -- the second time he was unable to reach the 20-point mark in the Finals -- and also committed six turnovers. While this game can be classified as a disappointment for Booker due to his shooting woes, he still averaged 28.2 points per game during the Finals.

Booker posted 40 points (17-33 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, three assists, two steals and a blocked shot over 42 minutes in Saturday's Game 5 loss to Milwaukee.

The superstar guard put Phoenix on his back again, nearly doubling the point total of the team's second-highest scorer (Chris Paul with 21 points). Despite reaching the 40-point mark for the second straight game, Booker was unable to will the Suns to victory, and it was his turnover with the Bucks up by one point and under 20 seconds remaining that turned the tide of the contest. Aside from an underwhelming Game 3 performance, Booker has been electric on the offensive end throughout the series, but he and the Suns are now facing an elimination scenario with Milwaukee in a position to clinch the NBA Championship on Tuesday.

Booker finished Wednesday's Game 4 loss to the Bucks with 42 points (17-28 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 8-9 FT) and two assists in 39 minutes.

On a night when Chris Paul was uncharacteristically quiet (10 points, seven assists), Booker carried the Suns offensively for most of the game. He failed to hit a single three-pointer, but Booker continues to give Milwaukee problems in the mid-range and as a pick-and-roll ball-handler. After putting up 20 points in the first half, Booker battled foul trouble in the second and looked as though he'd committed an obvious sixth foul on a Jrue Holiday lay-up attempt with 3:40 remaining. However, the referees swallowed the whistle, enabling Booker to stay in the game, which swung back and forth until Milwaukee pulled ahead for good on a Khris Middleton jumper with 1:28 remaining. Despite the loss, it was an extremely encouraging bounceback game for Booker, who had a playoff-career-low 10 points in Sunday's Game 3 defeat.

Booker posted 10 points (3-14 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 3-5 FT), six rebounds and two assists in 29 minutes during Sunday's 120-100 Game 3 loss to the Bucks.

Game 3 marked Booker's worst playoff performance of his career, as he couldn't get himself or his teammates going. He was pulled after playing just 29 minutes as the Bucks got out to a commanding lead in the second half, and he wasn't on the court for garbage time. Booker's efficiency has taken a sharp downturn during these two most recent series. Since Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Clippers, Booker is shooting just 38.3 percent from the field and 30.6 percent from deep.

Booker delivered 31 points (12-25 FG, 7-12 3Pt), six assists and five rebounds across 44 minutes in Thursday's win over the Bucks.

Booker has scored at least 25 points in four of his last five games and has cleared the 30-point mark twice during that stretch, so there's no question he's been playing at a high level of late -- something the Suns desperately need if they're going to go all the way in the Finals. He's been more of a volume-based scorer than an efficient one of late, though, as he's shooting 40.5 percent from the field and 34.2 percent from three-point range while attempting 23.2 shots per contest during that aforementioned five-game span.

Booker finished with 27 points (8-21 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 10-10 FT), six assists, three steals and two rebounds in 42 minutes during Tuesday's 118-105 victory over Milwaukee.

The Suns are off and rolling thanks to a well-balanced performance, including 27 points for Booker, who despite still struggling from the field, made sure his impact was felt on both ends of the floor. With Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton both stepping up once again, Booker was able to take a more subdued approach, picking his moments and consistently getting to the line. Game 2 will be in Phoenix on Thursday and Booker will be looking to ensure the Suns make the most of the homecourt advantage.

Booker finished with 22 points (10-26 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block in 42 minutes during Wednesday's 130-103 victory over the Clippers.

Booker continues to struggle from the floor but his mere presence on the offensive end appears to be enough at this point. The threat he poses typically results in the opposition having to send their primary defender across, leaving his teammates free to do the heavy lifting. Now in the NBA Finals for the first time in 28 years, the Suns will be hoping Booker can find his rhythm, subsequently alleviating some of the pressure on those around him.

Booker tallied 31 points (9-22 points, 4-6 3Pt, 9-11 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two steals in 43 minutes during Monday's 116-102 loss to the Clippers.

The 24-year-old had his highest scoring output since Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, hitting 9-of-22 shots from the field. Booker has been spectacular from the charity stripe this series, sinking 38 out of 42 attempts over his past five games. Before Monday's 31-point effort, Booker was averaging 20.0 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists over his last three games. Phoenix will need the sixth-year guard to keep up his impressive scoring pace if they want a shot at punching their ticket to the NBA Finals in Game 6 on Wednesday.

Booker registered 25 points (8-22 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 9-11 FT), two rebounds and two steals across 38 minutes in Saturday's win over the Clippers.

Booker scored just 15 points in Game 3 but bounced back here and mustered his third game with at least 20 points in the current series. Despite his strong scoring figures, he hasn't been an efficient scorer and is shooting just 37.5 percent from the field, as well as 22.7 percent from three-point range, in the current Western Conference Finals.

Booker mustered 15 points (5-21 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, five assists and a steal across 40 minutes in Thursday's loss against the Clippers.

The fact that Booker needed 21 shots just to finish with 15 points should say it all about his offensive struggles, but there's a chance this might have been nothing more than an off night for the star shooting guard. Booker should remain the Suns' go-to scorer moving forward, and in fact, this game ended his run of four straight games with at least 20 points.

Booker notched 20 points (5-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 9-9 FT), five assists and four rebounds across 41 minutes in Tuesday's Game 2 win over the Clippers.

Booker received stitches to stop his nose bleeding following a collision with Patrick Beverley in the second half and struggled a bit from the floor compared to recent games, but he still came up big for the Suns when it mattered the most and drained a few clutch shots late in the fourth quarter. Even though this wasn't Booker's best fantasy performance, his importance to the Suns and his overall upside shouldn't be questioned. Despite the fact that he might have a broken nose, the potential injury shouldn't affect Booker's availability for the rest of the series.

Booker (head) received stitches and returned during the fourth quarter of Tuesday's Game 2 against the Clippers, per the ESPN broadcast.

Booker collided heads with Patrick Beverley during the third quarter and required stitches to stop bleeding. The issue shouldn't affect his availability for the remainder of the game or Thursday's Game 3.

Booker went to the locker room during the third quarter of Tuesday's Game 2 against the Clippers after colliding heads with Patrick Beverley, per the ESPN broadcast.

Beverley was going for a steal and collided with Booker, and both players went to the locker room bleeding from the head. Booker should be considered questionable to return, and it's possible he'll get stitches.

Booker finished Sunday's Game 1 against the Clippers with 40 points (15-29 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 13 rebounds and 11 assists.

It was a masterful performance from Booker, who was aggressive from the start and dominated the Clippers' defense with jumpshot after jumpshot. Booker's triple-double was the first of his career (regular season or playoffs), and he joined Charles Barkley as the only Suns players to post a 40-point triple double in the postseason. Booker handled more playmaking duties with Chris Paul (COVID-19 protocols) sidelined, but he could return to a more scoring-focused role in Paul is cleared to return before Tuesday's Game 2.

Booker finished Sunday's Game 4 win over Denver with 34 points (11-25 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 10-11 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and a steal.

Booker and Chris Paul (37 points) combined for 71 points, 14 rebounds, 11 assists and three steals as the Suns completely overwhelmed the Nuggets for the fourth straight game. It was Booker's first 30-point effort since Game 6 against the Lakers (47 points). The Suns were on cruise control for most of the series, and they'll now have an extended break as they await the winner of the Clippers-Jazz series in the West Finals.

Booker had 28 points (11-23 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal in Friday's Game 3 win over the Nuggets.

Booker and Chris Paul (27 points) once again led the way for the Suns, who jumped out to a 37-27 advantage at the end of the first quarter and were able to boost that lead with a strong start to the second half. Booker did commit a team-high four turnovers in 40 minutes, but he was a team-best plus-19 while draining multiple threes for the fourth time in the last five games. Playing in his first postseason, Booker will have a chance to punch his ticket to the Western Conference Finals in Sunday's Game 4.

Booker had 18 points (6-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT) and 10 rebounds in Wednesday's Game 2 win over the Nuggets.

Booker was one of six Suns players in double figures, and while his 18 points led the way, Phoenix didn't necessarily did its star to do much heavy lifting. Chris Paul handed out 15 assists to go with his 17 points, and the Suns drilled 18 three-pointers as a team while shooting 47.9 percent from the field. Fantasy-wise, it was somewhat of a letdown game for Booker, though his relatively low scoring output was a product of the game already reaching blowout status in the third quarter.

Booker managed 21 points (8-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-6 FT), eight assists, four rebounds and one steal in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 122-105 victory over Denver.

Booker was oddly passive on the offensive end during the Suns' Game 1 victory over the Nuggets. Helped by the fact four of their five starters scored at least 20 points, Booker was able to shovel some of the scoring burden onto other players. Based on what we have seen throughout the playoffs, Booker is likely to take a more aggressive approach in Game 2, especially if his teammates are struggling in any way.

Booker tallied 47 points (15-22 FG, 8-10 3Pt, 9-9 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and a blocked shot in Thursday's 113-100 Game 6 victory over the Lakers.

Booker was brilliant from the start of the contest, scoring 22 points and making all six of his three-point attempts in the first quarter alone. He didn't let up the rest of the way as the Suns cruised to a shockingly easy win. The sixth-year guard was outstanding in his first career playoff series, averaging 29.7 points, 6.2 rebounds and 5.0 assists while shooting 48.8 percent from the field. He and the rest of the Suns will next face Denver in the Western Conference Semifinals.

Booker delivered 30 points (13-23 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and a steal across 33 minutes in Tuesday's win over the Lakers.

Booker was coming off two quiet games, but he bounced back admirably here and recorded his third 30-point game of the current series. The star shooting guard showed massive improvement across the board in this one and should carry the Suns moving forward -- at least on the offensive side of the ball. He's averaging 26.2 points per game during the current series.

Booker notched 17 points (5-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 6-7 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and a steal across 39 minutes in Sunday's win over the Lakers.

Booker hasn't been able to clear the 20-point mark after opening the series with back-to-back 30-point performances, and it's fair to mention the star shooting guard has been struggling from the field as well -- he's made just 40.7 percent of his shots from the field, well below his mark of 48.4 percent of accuracy during the regular season. His scoring upside should be enough reason to keep him as a starter across most formats, but he seems to be moving in the wrong direction of late.

Booker had 19 points (6-19 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six assists and four rebounds before being ejected late in Thursday's Game 3 loss to the Lakers.

The game was decided by the time Booker was kicked out for a flagrant-2 foul on Dennis Schroder, but it put a cap on a frustrating night for the star guard. Booker was unable to find a groove as a shooter, and while he worked his way to the line seven times, he was responsible for four of the Suns' 17 turnovers. It's possible Booker could face additional discipline from the league, but a suspension seems highly unlikely.

Booker notched 31 points (7-17 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 17-17 FT), three assists and a rebound across 40 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Lakers.

Booker surpassed the 30-point mark once again, but his overall numbers were under what he had recorded in Game 1. Plus, the fact that he scored 17 of his 31 points from the charity stripe certainly salvaged his fantasy day. Despite the shooting struggles, Booker should remain as the Suns' go-to player on offense throughout the rest of the series.

Booker finished Sunday's Game 1 playoff victory over the Lakers with 34 points (13-26 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight assists, seven rebounds and a steal over 45 minutes.

In a game that featured multiple future Hall of Famers, it was Booker's star that shone the brightest. In the first postseason game of his career, he led all players with 34 points, nearly doubling the total of the Lakers' highest scorer (LeBron James with 18). Booker also tied Chris Paul (shoulder) for top honors on the team with eight assists and grabbed seven boards to boot. The Suns entered the series as the underdogs, but the defending champs had few answers for Booker on Sunday. He'll likely be the focal point of the offense moving forward as Phoenix looks to advance past the first round.

Booker (rest) will not play Sunday against the Spurs, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Booker will be rested along Chris Paul in the last game of the regular season. Expect the 24-year-old to be ready to go for his first-ever playoff appearance.

Booker produced 27 points (10-18 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four assists and two rebounds across 26 minutes in Saturday's 140-103 win over the Spurs.

Booker and the Suns took apart the short-handed Spurs with ease, who rested all of their starters due to a lock on the tenth seed. It was a dominant performance by Booker and the rest of the squad, who still have a shot at the top seed in the Western Conference bracket. The Suns may elect to sit some starters Sunday in a rematch against the Spurs, but there's no news yet on Booker's involvement in the finale.

Booker produced 18 points (5-17 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 8-8 FT), five rebounds and two assists across 35 minutes in Thursday's 118-117 win over the Trail Blazers.

Booker was the hero in the final seconds with two game-clinching free throws, but it was an otherwise inefficient night from the standout shooting guard. Booker regressed after an exemplary effort against the Warriors, shooting only 29.4 percent from the field. He also failed to find the bottom of the basket in his four attempts beyond the arc.

Booker scored 34 points (11-21 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 8-9 FT), adding seven rebounds and four assists across 39 minutes in Tuesday's loss to Golden State.

Booker broke out of a mini two-game slump during which he averaged only 18.5 points on 30.8 percent shooting from the field, but his big effort Tuesday wasn't enough to carry Phoenix to victory. The shooting guard paced the Suns in scoring in the contest and chipped in seven boards. He is averaging 25.6 points, 4.4 assists and 4.2 rebounds on the season.

Booker turned in 21 points (5-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 11-13 FT), six rebounds, an assist and a steal across 35 minutes in Sunday's 123-110 loss to the Lakers.

Booker cooled off after an excellent 31-point effort against the Cavaliers, and he needed a productive night from the charity stripe to salvage his stat line in the loss. He also pulled a disappearing act for most of the fourth quarter, which capped his potential upside.

Booker totaled 31 points (14-27 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one steal in a 134-118 victory over the Cavaliers on Tuesday.

Thanks to an efficient shooting performance inside the arc, Booker recorded his fifth 30-point game in his last six contests. The guard has struggled from distance across his last five games, shooting just 24.0 percent from three, but has still put up elite scoring numbers. Over that span, Booker has averaged 29.6 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game.

Booker had 31 points (13-19 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT) in Friday's win over the Jazz.

It was an efficient night for Booker, who needed only 29 minutes to go for 30-plus points for the third time in the last four games. In each of those 30-point efforts, Booker has made at least 12 field goals while shooting a combined 54.5 percent from the floor.

Booker scored 21 points (9-19 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT) and grabbed four rebounds while dishing three assists across 37 minutes in a 109-101 win over the Clippers on Wednesday.

It was a relatively quiet game by Booker's standards, but the star guard had plenty of reason to celebrate as the victory clinched Phoenix's spot in the postseason for the first time since 2010 -- when he was only 14 years old. While Booker's scoring and assist production have slipped a bit this season, his partnership with Chris Paul has proven to be rousing success. Booker has remained the central scorer for the Suns' offense, averaging 25.4 points per game on the campaign.

Booker notched 33 points (14-26 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-6 FT), four rebounds and three assists across 41 minutes in Monday's win over the Knicks.

Booker carried the Suns offensively in this one, as Phoenix ended the Knicks' nine-game winning streak with the former Kentucky standout leading the way. Booker has now scored at least 30 points in back-to-back games while shooting at least 50 percent in both contests, and that's a nice bounce-back effort following a previous stretch of six games between April 13 and April 22 where he couldn't crack the 20-point mark four times.

Booker produced 36 points (12-24 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 8-9 FT), three rebounds, an assist and a blocked shot across 37 minutes in Sunday's 128-119 loss to the Nets.

Although the Suns' defense allowed the Nets back into the game in the second half, Phoenix's offense was in high gear for most of the game. Booker can make huge stat lines seem effortless when he's dialed in, and although his team is packed with talent, he is the sparkplug that can finally bring the team to the next level. The Suns fell short in what was possibly a preview of the NBA Finals, but they'll try to halt their two-game skid Monday against the Knicks.

Booker registered 15 points (6-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds and two assists in 26 minutes in the 99-86 loss Thursday to the Celtics.

Booker's shooting slightly improved though he continues to struggle. Booker had more turnovers than assists -- five to four --and fouled out with 4:37 left in the game. Over his last six games, Booker is averaging 18.0 points, 4.3 assists, and 3.8 rebounds while shooting 37.5 percent from the floor and 17.9 percent from deep.

Booker totaled 19 points (6-14 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven assists, three rebounds and a steal in 30 minutes of Wednesday's 116-113 win over the 76ers.

Over his last five games, Booker has shot just 36.3 percent from the floor and 19.2 percent from distance. During that span, he's topped 20 points just twice after doing so in nine straight outings. Despite the recent struggles, Booker remains a top fantasy option.

Booker scored 24 points (9-24 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT) to go along with seven assists, seven rebounds, three steals and one block across 44 minutes in Monday's win over the Bucks.

Booker paced the team with a 28 percent usage rate and 24 shots from the field. However, he struggled to convert for the fourth consecutive game, as he's shot just 31.2 percent in that span. However, he was able to deliver across the rest of the box score thanks to reaching at least 40 minutes for only the fifth time this season.

Booker tallied 15 points (6-18 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists and two steals over 27 minutes in Saturday's blowout loss to the Spurs.

This was a subpar game by Booker's standards, as he struggled to find the bottom of the net and finished below 20 points for the second time in his past three games. Booker still finished second on the team in scoring on a night when the Suns shot a collective 40.0 percent from the field and made only six of 27 attempts from deep. Booker certainly has better performances ahead given his season averages of 25.7 points, 4.5 assists and 4.1 rebounds.

Booker recorded 23 points (8-19 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four assists and three rebounds across 31 minutes in Thursday's 122-114 win over the Kings.

Although Booker is still experiencing some difficulty with his shot, he upped his volume up a notch and nailed all of his free throws to offset his inaccuracy. Despite this cold spell, Booker remains a must-start in all fantasy formats.

Booker totaled 12 points (4-16 FG, 1-8 3pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, three assists, a steal and a blocked shot across 23 minutes Tuesday in a 106-86 win over the Heat.

This was far from Booker's best night on the floor -- not only did he finish with his worst scoring output since Jan. 18, the All-Star guard also tallied six turnovers and made only one of his eight attempts from deep. Nonetheless, the Suns cruised to an easy win, rendering Booker's off night inconsequential for the team -- though not for fantasy managers who roster him. Booker had averaged 31.0 points on 49.2 percent shooting from the field over his previous nine games, so it shouldn't take long for him to bounce back from Tuesday's performance.

Booker registered 24 points (9-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and a block across 34 minutes in Monday's win over the Rockets.

Booker posted his ninth straight games with more than 20 points, and the star shooting guard has reached the 30-point plateau five times during that stretch as well. Booker remains the undisputed go-to player on offense for the Suns, and he's averaging a robust 31.0 points per game during that nine-game stretch.

Booker posted 27 points (11-24 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, six assists, two steals and a block across 26 minutes in Saturday's win over the Wizards.

Booker played slightly more than one entire half but that was enough to carry the Suns offensively -- he was the only Phoenix player that surpassed the 20-point mark in a game where eight different Suns scored in double digits. Booker extended his streak of games with at least 20 points to eight contests, and he has reached the 30-point plateau five times during that span..

Booker had 24 points (6-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 12-14 FT), three rebounds and three assists across 37 minutes in Thursday's loss against the Clippers.

Booker finished the game as the Suns' leading scorer, but he was far from effective -- in fact, he conquered 50 percent of his points from the charity stripe. Even though Booker had an off night shooting the rock, he still found a way to get the job done and has been playing very well of late, as he has scored at least 20 points in each of his last seven games -- including five outings with at least 30 points during that span.

Booker tallied 35 points (13-31 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 9-10 FT), four rebounds and three assists across 44 minutes in Wednesday's 117-113 overtime win over Utah.

Booker couldn't get his shot to fall from deep, but he finished with a team-high 35 points in the victory over the team with the NBA's top record. The All-Star guard has finished with at least 32 points in four straight contests and is averaging 37.0 points per game over that stretch. He ranks 10th in the NBA with 26.1 points per contest on the season.

Booker totaled 36 points (11-20 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 8-9 FT), six assists, six rebounds and one steal in a 133-130 victory over the Rockets on Monday.

Booker's impressive stretch of scoring continued, as he scored 32-plus points for the fourth time in his last five games. The guard scored 18 of his points in the fourth quarter, as the Suns held off a second-half comeback by the Rockets. Booker has been very effective from three and getting to the line over his last five games, making 47.2 percent of his shots from distance and 92.7 percent of his free throws.

Booker finished Friday's 140-103 victory over Oklahoma City with 32 points (11-20 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT) and five assists across 30 minutes.

Booker continued his recent scoring surge, registering 30-plus points for the third time in his past four games. He would have likely had more if not for the fact that he played only 30 minutes due to the lopsided score. Booker ranks 12th in the league with 25.6 points per game this season and is shooting a career-best 49.6 percent from the field.

Booker dropped 45 points (17-24 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 9-10 FT), four rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block in Wednesday's win over the Bulls.

It was the highest scoring night of the season for Booker, who topped 40 points for the second time on the year. Over his last 12 games since the break, Booker is averaging 27.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 2.1 made three-pointers.

Booker scored 21 points (8-19 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), grabbed three rebounds and dished three assists over 33 minutes in a 117-110 win over the Hawks on Tuesday.

Though Booker's scoring total was four points below his season average, the All-Star guard stilled paced a well-balanced Phoenix attack in the victory. The 24-year-old's fantasy value has been hurt a bit this season by a drop of two assists per contest, on average, but he remains a big-time scoring threat with 25.0 points per game on 48.9 percent shooting from the field.

Booker tallied 35 points (10-26 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 11-12 FT), six rebounds, three assists and two steals in 41 minutes in Sunday's overtime win over the Hornets.

The 24-year-old bounced back from a 16-point effort last Friday to record his 11th 30-plus point game of the season. Booker's scoring is down compared to the last two years, but he's still averaging a robust 25.1 points through 41 games this season while shooting a career-high 49.0 percent from the field. The fifth-year guard will look to make it two strong scoring outings in a row Tuesday at home against the Hawks.

Booker registered 16 points (6-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal across 34 minutes in the win Friday against the Raptors.

Booker failed to hit the 20-point mark for just the second time in nine games post All-Star break. While the scoring was down in Friday's outing, he did manage to extend his streak of grabbing five or more rebounds to five. Booker has also made his presence felt on the defensive side of the ball collecting steals in four of his last five contests.

Booker had 25 points (9-21 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven assists, six rebounds and three steals in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 112-111 loss to Orlando.

Booker matched his season-best with three steals as the Suns crashed to what can only be described as a disappointing loss. Result aside, Booker has been able to increase his production after a slow start to the season, scoring at least 20 points in seven of his last eight games. It seems unlikely he will exceed what was a lofty ADP and so those with shares in Booker simply have to roll with the punches and hope that he can maintain his recent numbers.

Booker totaled 23 points (10-19 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds and three assists in a 110-100 victory over Miami on Tuesday.

Booker needed only 27 minutes to get his 23 points thanks to some efficient shooting on two-point attempts. The guard has been very efficient all season, shooting a career-high 49.7 percent from the field. One factor could be the offseason acquisition of Chris Paul, as Booker has been able to spend a lot more time off the ball than he had in his first five seasons in the league. Booker is averaging 26.0 points in his first seven games since the All-Star break, and should continue to be one of the most consistent scorers in the NBA.

Booker recorded 26 points (11-22 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-6 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and one steal Sunday in a 111-94 home win against the Lakers.

Booker's stat line Sunday is the closest he has been this year to a double-double without recording one. But unlike previous instances, Booker came close by logging his season best in rebounds. He is averaging 25.2 points and 3.9 boards at the halfway mark of this campaign. Both may be slight downgrades from those he recorded last season but are still elite in value.

Booker delivered 35 points (13-22 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 6-7 FT), siz assists, four rebounds and a blocked shot across 35 minutes in Thursday's 123-119 loss to the Timberwolves.

Booker turned in an excellent game, but the Timberwolves continued to make baskets and had answers for everything the Suns threw at them. You can't blame the loss on Booker, as he stuffed the shat sheet yet again. It's become a regular occurrence for Booker, who won Player of the Month in the Western Conference for February, and currently shows no signs of slowing down.

Booker produced 27 points (10-19 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five assists and four rebounds across 30 minutes in Monday's 122-99 win over the Grizzlies.

While the talents of Chris Paul, Deandre Ayton and a host of other role players make the Suns a bonafide playoff threat, Booker is the glue that holds the team together. It took a little while for Booker's glue to stick after a slow start, but the backcourt of Paul and Booker is hitting its stride. Over the past three games, Booker has played lights out with an average of 27,3 points, 6,7 assists and 4.7 rebounds.

Booker had 20 points (9-20 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven assists, four rebounds and a block in Saturday's loss to Indiana.

Booker was dealing with a minor knee issue coming in, but he played 37 minutes -- his most since Feb. 10 -- and didn't appear to be limited. Even so, the All-Star struggled for the most part, committing six turnovers and going just 1-of-6 from beyond the arc. Over his last six games, Booker is a combined 7-of-28 from downtown.

Booker (knee) will start Saturday's game against the Pacers.

The 24-year-old was considered probable after playing through a left knee sprain Thursday, so it's no surprise he's available again Saturday. Booker still put up 35 points (12-21 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 8-8 FT), eight assists and five rebounds in that contest, so he can clearly still produce at an elite level despite the injury.

Booker is probable for Saturday's game against the Pacers due to a left knee sprain, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Booker was able to play through his knee injury Thursday, and it appears as though he'll be able to do so once again Saturday. He recorded 35 points, eight assists and five rebounds over 26 minutes in Thursday's win.

Booker compiled 35 points (12-21 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 8-8 FT), eight assists and five rebounds across 36 minutes in Thursday's 127-121 win over the Trail Blazers.

Booker showed no ill effects from the knee injury that held him out of the All-Star game, but he looked every bit the All-Star in his return to action. IF the Suns hope to post a challenge to the Lakers in the West, they'll need Booker and Chris Paul to work in perfect harmony. When both players are dialed in, Phoenix is almost unstoppable.

Booker (knee) will play Thursday against Portland, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Booker will play after missing the All-Star break due to a sprained left knee he suffered March 4 against Golden State. It wasn't specified whether Booker would be starting or on any sort of minutes restriction in his return.

The Suns list Booker (knee) as questionable for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers.

While the questionable tag implies that a player has a 50-50 shot of playing, comments this week from both general manager James Jones and head coach Monty Williams have suggested that Booker will be ready to go for the second half of the season after he sat out the All-Star Game over the weekend with a sprained left knee. According to Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic, Booker said after participating in Wednesday's practice that he's "getting better each and every day," though he'll continue to receive ongoing treatment for the knee. Assuming Booker is cleared to play ahead of the 10 p.m. ET tipoff, he should start at shooting guard and take on a normal minutes load.

Booker (knee) is likely to play against the Trail Blazers on Thursday, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

A sprained left knee prevented Booker from participating in the All-Star game, but it seems like he's recovered enough to play in the Suns' first game following the break. Since February, Booker has averaged 26.6 points, 4.6 assists and 3.8 rebounds in 32.4 minutes.

Suns general manager James Jones suggested Tuesday that Booker (knee) will likely be ready to play when Phoenix begins its second-half schedule Thursday in Portland, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. "He's good. We'll re-evaluate [Booker's sprained left knee]. He could've played if he had to," Jones said of Booker, whose injury forced him out of last weekend's NBA All-Star Game.

Though Booker missed out on playing in his second straight All-Star Game, Jones intimated that the star shooting guard was held out with an eye on preserving his health heading into the second half. Booker is still being listed as day-to-day, but assuming he's able to practice Wednesday without any major discomfort, he'll have a good chance at suiting up Thursday.

Booker won't play in the All-Star Game on Sunday due to a left knee sprain, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Booker briefly exited Thursday's win over the Warriors due to a knee injury but was able to return to the contest. However, he'll be held out of the All-Star Game, while Mike Conley will take his place. It's not yet clear whether Booker's injury will impact his availability for Thursday's matchup against the Trail Blazers.

Booker was ejected for receiving two technical fouls during the third quarter of Tuesday's matchup with the Lakers.

The 24-year-old was unhappy with a call during the middle of the third quarter and was tossed after being assessed two technical fouls in quick succession. Booker had 17 points (7-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six assists, three rebounds and three steals in 24 before before the early exit.

Booker recorded 43 points (15-26 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 12-13 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one block Sunday in a 118-99 win at Minnesota.

Booker stepped up against the Timberwolves two days after a lackluster shooting night at Chicago. He achieved season highs for field goals and free throws made, which ultimately helped him record his first 40-point stat line since Jan. 5 last year. Booker is now averaging 29.9 points on a 53.7 field-goal percentage across the Suns' past 11 games. His performance Wednesday served an anomaly in that it was the only time (across those 11 games) in which he shot under 45 percent.

Booker recorded 22 points (9-24 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-7 FT), two rebounds, five assists and two steals through 35 minutes in the 106-97 win against Chicago on Friday.

Booker had an off night after a successful run as of late. The guard couldn't find his rhythm anywhere and went cold from beyond the arc. Even with the arrival of new teammate Chris Paul, Booker has still been productive and he is producing just below his career highs. Game in and game out, Booker will continue to be an elite option worth the stream in all formats.

Booker notched 33 points (13-24 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three assists and a steal across 31 minutes in Wednesday's loss against the Suns.

Booker surpassed the 30-point mark for the second straight games and continues to be the driving force in the Suns offense, as he has notched 20 or more points in nine straight games -- reaching the 30-point tally five times in that span. Booker's contributions in other categories -- mainly the playmaking side of things -- have taken a dip compared to last season, but he is scoring at a strong-enough rate to potentially finish with at least 25.0 points per game for the third year in a row.

Booker totaled 34 points (12-17 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 8-8 FT), four rebounds and four assists in the Suns' 132-100 victory over the Trail Blazers on Monday.

Booker was super efficient in a blowout victory. The guard has been very consistent of late, scoring at least 20 points in 11-of-12 games after missing four contests due to a hamstring injury. Phoenix has won nine-of-10, and Booker has led the way with 27.2 points, 5.2 assists and 4.4 rebounds per game on 54.6 percent shooting and 46 percent from three.

Booker delivered 23 points (7-13 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and five assists across 26 minutes in Saturday's win over the Grizzlies.

Booker scored 23 points for the second straight game and paced the Suns in scoring once again, something he has done early and often this season. Even though he has failed to reach the 25-point mark in three straight contests, Booker remains a capable scoring threat and has put up at least 20 points in seven straight contests. He is averaging 28.1 points per tilt in that seven-game stretch.

Booker notched 23 points (9-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, two assists and a steal across 31 minutes in Friday's win over the Pelicans.

Booker has scored at least 22 points in six straight games, and the former Kentucky star continues to show he's one of the deadliest scorers in The Association. Booker has also displayed excellent accuracy during this six-game prolific run, as he's made 53.6 percent of his field-goal attempts during that stretch.

Booker put up 22 points (9-20 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and seven assists in a loss to the Nets on Tuesday.

Booker was overshadowed by a big scoring effort by Chris Paul in the fourth quarter, though the former still managed to post his fourth straight effort of 20-plus points. Booker's scoring average sits near last season's mark at 24.4 points per game, but his assists have dropped to 4.4 per contest in his first campaign playing next to Paul.

Booker went for 27 points (10-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six assists and four rebounds across 35 minutes in Sunday's win over the Magic.

Sunday's performance ended a streak of three straight games in which Booker hit the 30-point plateau. To go along with his scoring, Booker has added at least five rebounds or five assists in five straight games. In eight February games, Booker is putting up averages of 27.4 points, 4.5 assists and 4.3 rebounds per game while shooting 52.3 percent from the field.

Booker posted 36 points (14-23 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds and four assists across 34 minutes in Saturday's 120-111 victory over the 76ers.

Booker was the only Phoenix player to score more than 18 points Saturday, and he matched his season-best scoring total in the victory. The shooting guard also tallied 36 points only five days ago against Cleveland to kick off a three-game run during which he has averaged 34.0 points on 55.9 percent shooting from the field. Booker has consequently pushed his season scoring average up to 24.4 points per game, though his 4.2 assists per contest are his fewest since his sophomore campaign.

Booker notched 30 points (11-21 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 7-9 FT), six rebounds and three assists across 39 minutes in Wednesday's win over the Bucks.

Booker reached the 30-point mark in back-to-back contests for the first time this season, and he has surpassed the 20-point mark in five of his six games since returning from a four-game absence last month. Booker should remain as the Suns' go-to player on offense, and while his numbers have decreased a bit compared to last season, he continues to be an elite fantasy performer in most formats.

Booker compiled 36 points (14-27 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight assists and five rebounds across 35 minutes in Monday's 119-113 win over the Cavaliers.

Booker's 36 points marked his best scoring performance of the season. The talented guard shows marked improvement in his all-around game since his return from injury five games ago, but Chris Paul's (hamstring( absence on Monday is likely the primary reason for the spike in numbers. While Booker was able to keep his production up with Ricky Rubio at the point last season, Paul is a more dynamic playmaker and an exponentially better scorer. The key to continued success for the Suns is the synergy between their two starters in the backcourt. If Booker can replicate evenings like this with Paul alongside him, Phoenix's fortunes for the second half of the season are very bright.

Booker provided 18 points (7-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 11 assists, seven rebounds, a steal and a blocked shot across 38 minutes in Sunday's 100-91 win over the Celtics.

Since his return from injury, Booker's logged four efficient games, and Sunday marked his first double-double of the season. That achievement is an example of Booker's regression as an elite guard this season, but his recent string of games is an encouraging trend in the right direction.

Booker recorded 23 points (8-14 FG, 3-7 3PT, 4-6 FT) to go along with two rebounds, two assists and two steals across 31 minutes in Friday's win over the Pistons.

Booker has scored consistently in three games since returning from a hamstring injury, posting 24, 25 and 23 points respectively. However, he hasn't been assertive in many other facets, as he's totaled only four assists and seven rebounds combined across the three contests. A positive sign from Friday's performance was Booker's two steals, pushing his season average to a career-best 1.1 per game.

Booker recorded 25 points (9-20 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds and two assists in Wednesday's loss to the Pelicans.

In his second game back following a four-game hiatus due to a hamstring injury, Booker led Phoenix in scoring, nearly doubling the total (13) of the team's second-highest point producer (DeAndre Ayton). Still, some rust was apparent as Booker failed to knock down a three-pointer for the first time this season. The All-Star guard also produced only two dimes, thought low assist totals have been the norm for Booker this year in his first campaign playing alongside Chris Paul. Booker's points have also dipped, though he continues to be Phoenix's leading scorer at 23.1 points per contest.

Booker (hamstring) is available for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.

The 24-year-old was considered probable with a hamstring injury, so his availability never truly appeared in question for Wednesday's contest. Booker returned from a four-game absence Monday against the Mavericks and had 24 points (9-19 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one steal across 31 minutes.

Booker is probable for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans due to a hamstring injury, Gerald Bourquet of FanSided.com reports.

Booker is recovering from a hamstring injury but still played Monday against the Mavericks and sank the game-winning shot. He should play again Wednesday.

Booker compiled 24 points (9-19 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), a rebound and a steal across 31 minutes in Monday's win over the Mavericks.

Aside from leading the Suns in scoring, Booker also made the game-winning shot when he drained a three-pointer with only 1.6 seconds left on the clock. It was an impressive performance from Booker, who was returning from a four-game absence due to a hamstring problem, though he still looked a bit rusty at times. Booker should remain in the lineup as long as he's healthy, and he should be an elite scoring source on most nights.

Booker (hamstring) will play in Monday's matchup with the Mavericks, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Booker's will return from a four-game absence in this one. There is no word on any minute restrictions at this point, so look for him to take on his usual workload assuming he avoids any setbacks.

Booker (hamstring) is questionable for Monday's game against the Mavericks, Gerald Bourquet of FanSided.com reports.

Booker has missed four consecutive games due to a left hamstring injury, but he has a chance to return for Monday's contest. If he's unable to play once again, Langston Galloway and E'Twaun Moore could continue to see increased roles for the Suns.

Booker (hamstring) will remain sidelined for Saturday's matchup with the Mavericks, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Booker's absence will mark his fourth straight due to a nagging hamstring issue. Langston Galloway and E'Twaun Moore were the prime beneficiaries of him being sidelined in Thursday's victory over the Warriors. The star guard's next chance to return will be Monday in a rematch with the Mavs.

Booker (hamstring) is out Thursday against the Warriors, freelance writer Brendon Kleen reports.

Booker remains sidelined for a third straight game due to a hamstring injury. In his absence, Jae Crowder should continue starting, while Abdel Nader, E'Twaun Moore and Cameron Johnson should see increased run as well.

Suns head coach Monty Williams was non-committal when asked if Booker (hamstring) would miss any time beyond Saturday's double-overtime loss to the Nuggets, Gerald Bourquet of FanSided.com reports. "We're really not sure," Williams said, regarding the extent of Booker's injury. "What I've been told is it could be day-to-day. Depending on how he feels, it could be another week."

After sitting out Saturday's game, Booker will at least benefit from an extended rest with the Suns being off the schedule until Wednesday's game against the Thunder. Even so, the uncertainty of Booker's situation puts fantasy managers in weekly leagues in a tough spot, as clarity on whether or not he'll play may not arrive until shortly before Wednesday's contest. The matchup with the Thunder is also the first game of a back-to-back set, so Booker could be at risk of sitting Thursday against the Warriors even if he's cleared to play Wednesday. While Booker was sidelined against the Nuggets, Jae Crowder and Cameron Johnson both stuck with the top unit as the Suns' starting forwards, combining for 40 points on 13-for-31 shooting from the field.

Booker (hamsting) won't play in Saturday's game against Denver, Brendon Kleen of Locked on Suns reports.

As expected, Booker will have to sit this one out after injuring his hamstring late into Friday's win. Expect Jevon Carter to start in his place and see a major uptick in minutes Saturday. The Suns' next contest isn't until Wednesday, so Booker should have a few days off to rest up and possibly return to the court then. The former Kentucky Wildcat hasn't been given a definite timetable yet, thus signifying that he'll likely be day-to-day moving forward.

Booker suffered a hamstring injury in Friday's loss to the Nuggets and is unlikely to play Saturday against Denver, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Booker had a team-high 31 points (11-21 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 6-6 FT) along with five rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block over 40 minutes Friday, but he suffered a hamstring injury late in the contest. He was unavailable for the final few minutes of the contest, and coach Monty Williams said that he likely won't play Saturday. If he's ultimately held out, Jevon Carter and Langston Galloway could see increased roles for the Suns.

Booker's matchup against the Pacers on Saturday has been postponed, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Saturday marks the third game in a row the Suns have had postponed due to contact tracing. The next chance for Phoenix to play is Monday against the Grizzlies.

Booker will not play Friday as the matchup between the Suns and the Warriors has been postponed, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

The Suns are having two games in a row postponed after also not playing Wednesday. The next chance for Booker to take the court arrives Saturday against the Pacers.

Wednesday's matchup between the Suns and the Hawks has been postponed.

As has been the case multiple times this season, at least one of the two teams does not have the required eight available players for the game to be played. The Suns' next game is scheduled for Friday against the Warriors in Phoenix.

Booker scored a season-high 33 points (11-21 FG. 1-3 3Pt, 10-10 FT) while adding three rebounds, one steal and one block in 33 minutes during Monday's 128-107 loss to the Wizards.

No other Sun managed for than 14 points in a game Phoenix was losing by 26 points at the half, but the lack of support didn't slow Booker down. The 24-year-old has been rock steady to begin the year, scoring more than 20 points in seven straight games and averaging 25.3 points, 4.7 assists, 2.4 boards and 2.1 threes over that stretch.

Booker scored 23 points (8-18 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 2-4 FT) while adding three assists, two steals and a block in 38 minutes during Friday's 110-105 overtime loss to the Pistons.

The 23 points led the Suns on the night, but it was one of the shots Booker missed that loomed largest, as he missed a jumper at the buzzer that would have won the game in regulation. The 24-year-old has scored at least 20 points in five straight games and eight of nine to begin the season, but overall Booker's numbers are down slightly from the level he's established the last couple years.

Booker had 24 points (6-14 FG, 3-8 3PT, 9-10 FT) and six assists in Wednesday's win over the Raptors.

Booker paced another balanced scoring effort for Phoenix, which had seven players score in double-figures. Over the last four games, Booker is putting up 24.0 points, 5.8 assists and 2.8 rebounds while shooting 52.5 percent from the field and 40.0 percent from deep.

Booker finished with 25 points (7-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 10-12 FT), eight assists, and five boards in 45 minutes of a 112-107 loss to the Clippers on Sunday.

Booker logged an impressive 45 minutes as the Suns went toe-to-toe with the Clippers. He was especially strong from the charity stripe where he attempted and made double-digit shots. He'll face the Raptors on Wednesday.

Booker tallied 22 points (9-17 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists in a win over Denver on Friday.

Booker didn't contribute much in the way of peripheral stats and committed a game-high eight turnovers, but he was efficient from the field and knocked down three shots from deep. The All-Star guard is shooting a career-best 49.0 percent this season, but playing next to Chris Paul has caused his offensive numbers to drop in comparison to last season, as he is averaging just 20.5 points and 3.8 assists per contest.

Booker scored 25 points (10-17 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-7 FT) to go with three rebounds, seven assists, a block and six turnovers in 35 minutes of Thursday's 106-95 win over Utah.

Booker notched his fourth straight game eclipsing 20 points en route to leading the Suns in points on Thursday. The guard continues to struggle a bit turning the ball over, but he's the primary scorer for the team and will continue to be as he doesn't have the burden of distributing the ball this season with Chris Paul on the roster.

Booker had 20 points (8-19 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five assists, five rebounds, two steals and one block in Sunday's win against the Kings.

Despite issues with outside shooting and turnovers (four), Booker still recorded his third consecutive 20-point game. He will be relied upon to score more than ever, with Chris Paul distributing the ball for a competitive Suns team. Fantasy managers may have to expect the same if Booker's dipped assist average through three games (3.7) is what's to come at Phoenix.

Booker scored 26 points (10-21 FG, 3-7 3PT, 3-3 FT) to go with three rebounds, three assists, a steal, and seven turnovers in 38 minutes of Saturday's 106-103 loss to Sacramento.

Booker had plenty of opportunity taking 21 shots from the field en route to a team-high 26 points. While Booker's scoring was impressive, a cause for concern was the team-high seven turnovers in the loss. Booker will remain the go to option for the Suns as they hope to reach a playoff spot this year.

Booker had 22 points (8-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-6 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two steals during Wednesday's 106-102 victory over the Mavericks.

Booker started off hot by scoring 11 points in the first quarter before slowing down. Though the All-Star led Phoenix in points, his eight turnovers were more than those for any four of his teammates combined. Booker will hope to put in a more consistent performance at Sacramento on Saturday.

Booker racked up 27 points (8-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 7-8 FT) along with five rebounds and four assists in a preseason loss to the Lakers on Friday.

Booker helped stake Phoenix to a large early lead against the defending champions, though the Suns were ultimately defeated by a single point. The shooting guard was responsible for seven turnovers, but his efficiency from the field was encouraging after he shot 4-for-10 in Wednesday's matchup between the same squads. Booker will now prepare for a clash against the Mavericks in both teams' regular-season opener Wednesday.

Booker had 16 points (4-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven assists, four rebounds and a steal during Wednesday's 112-107 preseason loss versus the Lakers.

After blanking in the assists category Monday, Booker recorded seven through just three quarters against Los Angeles. Meanwhile, he will now head into Phoenix's final preseason game on Friday with an average of 19.7 points and a 48.8 shot percentage.

Booker had 27 points (11-17 FG, 1-3 3PT, 4-6 FT) and four rebounds in Monday's preseason loss to Utah.

Booker was the only Suns starter to shoot better than 50 percent from the field on a night when Phoenix mustered just 92 points as a team. He looked plenty comfortable scoring the ball alongside Chris Paul, though it is noteworthy that Booker did not record an assist in his 29 minutes.

Booker totaled 16 points (5-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six assists and a rebound across 24 minutes in Saturday's 119-105 loss to the Jazz.

Expectations are high for Booker and the Suns, who mounted an improbable run in Orlando and fell just short of the playoffs. The addition of Chris Paul provides a solid veteran presence in the backcourt, and both Booker and Deandre Ayton stand to benefit from his arrival.

Booker was named to the All-Bubble First Team on Saturday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

The Suns did all they could to control their own destiny, going undefeated in the bubble, but other circumstances led to them being bounced from playoff contention late in seeding play. Booker was excellent, continuing his All-Star season by averaging 30.5 points on 20.6 shots, 6.0 assists to only 2.5 turnovers, and 4.9 rebounds in 33.8 minutes.

Booker scored a game-high 27 points (11-20 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT) while adding seven rebounds and five assists in 32 minutes during Thursday's 128-102 win over the Mavericks.

Despite going undefeated in Orlando, the Suns didn't get enough help to sneak into the play-in tournament, but Booker did everything he could to try and drag his team into the postseason. The 23-year-old averaged a dazzling 30.5 points, 6.0 assists, 4.9 boards and 1.9 threes through eight games in the bubble.

Booker posted 35 points (11-24 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 11-12 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 41 minutes during Tuesday's win over the 76ers.

Booker has been the best player in the league since the NBA restarted July 30, leading the Suns to a 7-0 record in the bubble and scoring 30 or more points in five of his last six games. It remains to be seen if the Suns will reach the postseason, but it wouldn't be due to their lack of trying and Booker is doing everything in his power to power Phoenix to the playoffs with a series of sizzling scoring performances.

Booker had 35 points (9-17 FG, 3-7 3PT, 14-14 FT), five rebounds and four assists in Monday's win over the Thunder.

The Suns moved to 6-0 in Orlando behind another fantastic effort from Booker, who's now scored at least 20 points in all six contests. He's reached the 30-point plateau in four of those games, including scoring exactly 35 points three times.

Booker notched 35 points (15-26 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 5-5 FG), six assists, three rebounds and one steal in 35 minutes during Saturday's win over the Heat.

Booker scored 35 points despite missing his seven three-point attempts -- this was only the third time in this calendar year in which he didn't score at least one trey. Booker has been Phoenix's best offensive player by a wide margin since the league restarted July 30, scoring 30 or more points in three of Phoenix's five games.

Booker totaled 35 points (13-25 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 3-5 FT), eight assists and four rebounds in Tuesday's 117-115 victory over the Clippers.

Booker sank the Clippers with a miraculous game-winning shot, capping off an incredible performance. It was absolutely one of the more memorable buzzer-beaters in recent times and now has the Suns at 3-and-0 in seeding play. Playing with very little to lose, they are now playing their best basketball of the season and with five games still remaining, the eighth seed is certainly not out of reach.

Booker scored 30 points (10-20 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 9-10 FT) while adding four assists, three rebounds and one steal in 31 minutes during Sunday's 117-115 loss against the Suns.

Booker notched nine of his points from the charity stripe, but he still delivered a 30-point performance while shooting 50 percent from the field -- those are impressive numbers considering all the attention he commands from opposing defenses on a nightly basis. Dating back to Feb. 28, the star guard is currently on a run of eight straight games scoring 20-plus points, averaging 26.8 points on 46 percent shooting from the field and 36.5 percent from deep during that stretch.

Booker tallied nine points (4-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt), seven assists, six rebounds, a steal and a blocked shot across 26 minutes in Tuesday's 117-106 scrimmage win over the Raptors.

Booker's point totals weren't typical, but one of his baskets, a towering dunk over Pascal Siakam, showed just another example of how he can make even the best players look silly when they try to defend him. As the Suns coalesce, they look more and more capable of making a serious run for the final playoff spot. Booker's contributions will be crucial in that effort.

Booker provided 17 points (5-15 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine assists and four rebounds across 26 minutes in Sunday's 117-103 scrimmage loss to the Celtics in Orlando.

The Suns face an uphill battle in their attempt to make the playoffs, and Booker will need to lead with excellent production if they want to squeak in. For three quarters, the Suns looked quite strong against Boston but faded down the stretch. His massive potential for production is no secret, but his shot selection and accuracy can sometimes be an issue. Barring an unfortunate slump, Booker has the goods to push his team in with help from his supporting cast.

Booker (hip) notched 13 points (4-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three assists, and two rebounds in 21 minutes during Thursday's 101-88 win over the Jazz.

Booker is dealing with a hip problem, but that didn't seem to bother him in this scrimmage against the Jazz -- he looked rusty with his shooting but still produced decent numbers considering he only logged 21 minutes. He is expected to be ready when the regular season resumes at the end of this month.

Suns coach Monty Williams said Thursday that he wants to explore using Booker (hip) at point guard more when the NBA season resumes, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Ricky Rubio's arrival in Phoenix this season has limited Booker to almost exclusively to an off-ball role, with the 23-year-old having logged just one percent of his minutes at point guard in 2019-20 compared to 15 percent in 2018-19 and five percent in 2017-18. In order to open up more time for Booker to initiate the offense, Williams may have to get creative in staggering minutes between Rubio and Booker. Any minor uptick in minutes on the ball could translate into an uptick in usage for Booker, whose 29.1 percent rate for the season is his lowest since 2017-18.

Booker said after Tuesday's 121-105 loss to the Trail Blazers that he hurt his right hip in the contest, though he expects to be OK moving forward, Gina Mizell of The Athletic reports. He finished the night with 29 points (9-25 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 9-10 FT), nine assists and six boards in 36 minutes.

The injury occurred with just under four minutes remaining, when he fell hard on the floor on an attempted drive to the basket. Booker headed to the bench soon after and didn't check back into the game, though the fact that the Suns were trailing by more than 15 by that point likely factored into the decision. Fortunately for Booker, he'll have ample time to recover from the issue with the Suns off the schedule until Saturday in Dallas. Consider him probable for that contest for the time being.

Booker notched 29 points (9-25 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 9-10 FT), nine assists and six rebounds in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 121-105 loss at Portland.

Booker has always been one of the most reliable, accurate scorers in the league, but he's going through a cold stretch right now since he has shot well below the 50 percent mark in four of his last five games. That shouldn't matter much since Booker continues to produce at an elite rate, however, and he has also dished out eight or more assists in four straight games so he keeps making strides as a playmaker.

Booker posted 36 points (13-17 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 6-7 FT), eight assists, five rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 39 minutes during Sunday's 140-131 victory over the Bucks.

Booker started this game off at a blazing pace, scoring 20 of the team's 47 first-quarter points, helping the Suns obtain a 19-point lead through the first quarter. The 23-year old has scored at least 20 points in 47 of his 61 played games, averaging 25.9 points per game on the season. That's solid production, but not quite as impressive as the 27.2 points per game on 51.1 percent shooting that he averaged through his first 46 games. Regardless, Booker is having the best fantasy season of his young career, putting up strong numbers virtually across the board, and shooting a career-best 91.8 percent from the charity stripe. The biggest concern with Booker at this point is his potential availability down the stretch of the season, as the Suns could sit him out occasionally if their playoff hopes dwindle further.

Booker racked up 23 points (8-20 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 12 assists, five rebounds and one steal in 39 minutes during Friday's 127-117 win over the Blazers.

Booker led the Suns in assists with 12, something odd considering he was playing alongside Ricky Rubio in the backcourt, and the star shooting guard has made strides as a playmaker of late. Booker has notched double-digit assists in four of his last six games, and he supplements that with 21.7 points per game. One area where he needs to improve is his field-goal percentage, however, as he's making just 40.4 percent of his shots and 32.5 percent of his three-point attempts during that six-game stretch.

Booker posted 22 points (5-14 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 10-12 FT), 10 assists, four rebounds and one steal across 37 minutes during Tuesday's 123-114 loss to the Raptors.

Booker has stepped up his passing lately, averaging 7.1 assists after the All-Star break compared to 6.3 assists before. Tuesday's effort was also just the sixth time in Booker's career that he's scored at least 22 points on 14 or fewer shots. While his individual performance was excellent, the Suns weren't able to get the victory at home against an undermanned Raptors squad.

Booker notched 14 points (5-19 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT) and 10 assists in 39 minutes during Wednesday's 102-92 loss to the Clippers.

Booker failed to reach the 15-point plateau for the third time this month and struggled badly with his shot, but he supplied his poor -- by his standards -- scoring output with a high assist figure. He has dished out eight or more dimes in four of his last five games, and has given 10 assists in back-to-back games, showcasing his ability as a playmaker and distributor alongside Ricky Rubio. Booker is averaging 6.8 assists per game in 11 February contests.

Booker scored 24 points (8-18 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 10 assists and four rebounds Monday night during the Suns' 131-111 win against the Jazz.

Logging his second double-double of the calendar year, Booker and Ricky Rubio (11 dimes) combined to easily outpace the collective Jazz assist total. In his fifth season, Booker is a universal top-3 fantasy shooting guard and a top-10 scorer in the league.

Booker notched 29 points (9-21 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one steal in 38 minutes during Saturday's 112-104 win at the Bulls.

Booker continues to produce at a very high level since he has scored 20 or more points in four of his last five contests, but his shooting percentages remain a cause for concern -- the talented shooting guard has made just 36.4 percent of his shots and 31.4 percent of his three-point attempts during that stretch. That said, Booker is one of the league's elite scorers and should remain a must-start player across all formats even if his shot struggles to fall from time to time.

Booker scored a team-high 21 points (8-18 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT) while adding eight assists and five rebounds in 34 minutes during Friday's 118-101 loss to the Raptors.

His shooting helped make things interesting in the second half after Toronto took a 24-point lead into the half, but Booker's efforts ultimately fell short, The 23-year-old still looked good coming out of the All-Star break, and he's averaging 22.1 points, 6.3 assists, 5.1 boards and 1.9 threes through eight games in February.

Booker finished with 27 points (8-22 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 9-9 FT), eight assists, five rebounds, two steals and one block in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 112-106 victory over Golden State.

Booker bounced back after a poor shooting night Monday, dropping a team-high 27 points. Booker has, for the most part, been a pillar of consistency this season and has been a borderline first-round player in eight-category leagues. As is typically the case with the Booker, there is an element of risk given the fact the Suns are unlikely to make a playoff push. If you have him on your roster, you are unlikely to get a first-round player back in a trade and so you simply need to hold and hope he remains healthy.

Booker posted 10 points (2-11 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 6-7 FT), five assists and four rebounds across 32 minutes in Monday's 125-100 loss to the Lakers.

Without Deandre Ayton, the Suns would need to rely on Booker to drive the offense, but he fell woefully short on Monday. He mustered a dreadful 18.1 percent from the floor and missed all four of his three-point attempts, resulting in his lowest point total of the season. He has a chance to bounce back against the Warriors on Wednesday.

Booker finished with 33 points (10-18 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 9-9 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, and one block in 30 minutes of a 127-91 win against the Rockets on Friday.

Booker finished second on his team in scoring, dropping at least 20 points for the third time in his last four games as he helped propel his team to the dominant win against the Rockets. Booker is enjoying his best scoring season in his fifth year in the league. He'll face the Nuggets on Saturday.

Booker scored 22 points (8-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT) while adding seven assists and four rebounds in 42 minutes during Wednesday's 116-108 loss to the Pistons.

After managing only 11 points in Brooklyn on 3-for-15 shooting Monday -- his worst scoring effort of the season -- Booker was back in form in this one. The Suns no longer need to rely on the 23-year-old as their lone offensive threat with Deandre Ayton and Kelly Oubre in the mix, but Booker's usage and production remain excellent, and since the beginning of January he's averaging a stellar 29.7 points, 6.2 assists, 4.4 boards and 2.0 threes a night.

Booker finished with 32 points (12-20 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-8 FT), nine assists, six rebounds and two steals across 31 minutes Tuesday in the Suns' 133-104 win over the Mavericks.

Booker now has 20 30-point games on his resume this season, but this was one of the more impressive ones, given that it was just the sixth time his scoring total exceeded his minutes played. He also reached 7,000 points for his career during the blowout win, becoming the fourth-youngest player (23 years, 90 days) in NBA history to reach the milestone. Only future Hall of Famers LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony achieved the feat quicker.

Booker amassed 36 points (11-24 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 9-10 FT), five assists, two rebounds and one block in 39 minutes during Sunday's 114-109 loss to the Grizzlies.

Booker has scored at least 30 in 12 of the last 16 games, this after doing so seven times across his first 27 appearances this season. He has been absolutely sensational here in January, and he'll look to keep it rolling during Tuesday's tilt against the Mavericks.

Booker amassed 35 points (11-20 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 10-10 FT), 10 assists, four rebounds and a block in 35 minutes during Friday's 103-99 victory over the Spurs.

Booker logged his second double-double of the month before he fouled out late in the fourth quarter. The 23-year-old has scored 35 or more in four of his last six games and is now averaging a career-high 26.7 points per contest, one-tenth of a point better than the mark he set just last season.

Booker added 16 points (5-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three assists, two rebounds and a steal in 31 minutes during the Suns' 112-87 Wednesday night loss to the Pacers.

Booker played just two minutes in the fourth quarter with the Pacers in complete control. This is likely a blip on the radar during what is a scorching month for Booker (32.4 PPG). The Spurs and Suns will meet for the second time this week on Thursday. Booker lit up San Antonio for 37 points on Monday, likely making him a popular DFS play.

Booker had 37 points (13-23 FG, 4-6 3PT, 7-7 FT), seven rebounds and five assists in Monday's loss to the Spurs.

Booker once again led the way for Phoenix, which had its miniature, two-game winning streak snapped Monday. Nonetheless, Booker continued his recent hot streak, as he's now scored at least 37 points in three of his last four games. In that span, he's averaging 36.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.3 steals while shooting 55.4 percent from the field and 40.9 percent from three.

Booker exploded for 39 points (12-20 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 14-15 FT), 10 rebounds, nine assists and two steals in 41 minutes during Saturday's 123-119 win over the Celtics.

Booker was dominant, providing extremely efficient offense while earning no shortage of trips to the charity stripe. He finished one dime shy of a triple-double and scored 39 for the second time in the last three tilts. Moreover, though Booker has only five double-doubles through 39 appearances, he's producing essentially the same averages as last year but on better efficiency, including career-high percentages from the field and free throw line.

Booker scored a game-high 39 points (12-23 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 13-13 FT) while adding seven rebounds, three assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Tuesday's 123-110 loss to the Hawks.

He traded buckets with Trae Young all night, but while Booker eventually came out on top 39-36 in their personal duel, Young got a lot more help from his teammates. Booker has now poured in at least 30 points in eight of his last 10 games, averaging a massive 31.8 points, 6.5 assists, 3.7 boards, 1.4 threes and 1.2 steals over that stretch.

Booker scored 24 points (7-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 6-6 FT) in a win over the Magic on Friday, tacking on five assists, three rebounds and three steals in 37 minutes.

Through his previous seven outings, Booker has been producing monstrous numbers, putting up 34.7 points and 6.9 dimes per game, while shooting a remarkable 54.8 percent from the field, and 92.9 percent from the line in that span. He reached the 32-point mark in all seven of those games. Unbelievably, since Dec. 27, the 23-year old has been a top 5 fantasy player in most formats. Booker may be frustrated that his efforts aren't translating into as many wins as he would like, but, for fantasy purposes, he's been one of the best producers in the league recently.

Booker is probable for Saturday's matchup against the Kings due to a thumb injury, Gina Mizell of The Athletic reports.

Booker has emerged from Friday's loss to the Warriors with a thumb injury, but he's expected to play. This month, he's averaging 24.2 points, 6.2 assists and 4.4 rebounds in 35.6 minutes.

Booker (forearm) has been cleared to play Friday against Oklahoma City, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.

Booker will make his way back onto the court after a three-game absence due to a bruised forearm. He figures to start and should take on his typical workload Friday evening.

Booker (forearm) will be a game-time decision for Friday's game at Oklahoma City, Gina Mizell of The Athletic reports.

Booker is officially considered questionable, though coach Monty Williams appeared optimistic about his chances to play. The 23-year-old has missed the last three games, and his availability Friday should be determined after a pregame workout.

Booker (forearm) is questionable for Friday's game against the Thunder, Gina Mizell of The Athletic reports.

Booker has missed the past three games due to a bruised right forearm, though there's hope that he'll return Friday in Oklahoma City. His status should clear up closer to tip-off, as the Suns will likely wait and see how he's feeling during warmups before determining his availability.

General manager James Jones said Booker (forearm) is hopeful to return Friday against the Thunder, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Booker has missed the past three games due to a bruised right forearm, but he's apparently progressing well in his recovery and could return as soon as Friday. His status should come into focus closer to tip-off; even if Booker is unable to go Friday, it doesn't sound like his return is that far off.

Booker (forearm) won't play Tuesday against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

As expected, Booker will miss his third straight game as he continues to work back from a bruised right forearm. His next opportunity to take the court arrives Friday against the Thunder.

Booker (forearm) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Clippers, Gina Mizell of The Athletic reports.

Booker is in danger of missing his third straight contest due to a forearm contusion. The Suns should confirm their star guard's status closer to tip. Luckily, Phoenix will get some firepower back in the lineup Tuesday, as Deandre Ayton returns from a 25-game suspension.

Booker (forearm) won't play Monday against Portland, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Booker won't take the court for Monday's clash, as expected. Mikal Bridges will draw the start in Booker's absence. It's unclear if he'll be ready to return for the second half of the Suns' back-to-back Tuesday in Los Angeles.

Booker (forearm) isn't expected to play Monday against the Trail Blazers, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Booker was tagged as questionable due to a right forearm bruise, but coach Monty Williams stated hours before tip that the star is unlikely to receive clearance to play. The team will have a final decision on Booker's availability shortly.

Booker (forearm) is considered a game-time call for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers, Duane Rankin of AZCentral reports.

Booker is dealing with a bruised forearm that was bothersome enough to keep him out of Saturday's game against the Spurs. The Suns said Sunday that they're considering their leading scorer day-to-day, and it now looks as though they'll wait until close to game-time (9:00 PM ET) to make a decision on his status. Without Booker on Saturday, Mikal Bridges entered the starting lineup.

Booker (forearm) will be held out of Monday's game against Portland, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

Booker will miss a second-straight game as he continues to battle through a forearm issue he sustained this past week. It's a bit concerning that he was ruled out this far in advance, but, considering that an official timetable hasn't been provided by the team, he can continue to be considered day-to-day heading into Tuesday's tilt with the Clippers. Mikal Bridges will likely get a second-straight start in Booker's absence.

Booker (forearm) won't play in Saturday's game against the Spurs, Matt Petersen of NBA.com reports.

Booker will be held out after missing practice Friday due to a forearm bruise with his status remaining day-to-day heading into Monday's tilt with Portland. It's unclear who'll start in Booker's place, but Ty Jerome, Jevon Carter and Mikal Bridges appear to be the best candidates.

Booker (forearm) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Spurs, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.

This comes as no surprise, as Booker was absent from Friday's practice and given a day-to-day designation by coach Monty Williams. More clarity on his status should come as tip-off approaches.

Booker missed practice due to a right forearm contusion Friday, Matt Petersen of NBA.com reports.

Coach Monty Williams called Booker "day-to-day," so his availability for Saturday's game against the Spurs is in some question. Ty Jerome could see a larger role if Booker is unable to play.