Suns' Mark Williams Praises Jalen Green Ahead of Possible Injury Return
Jalen Green is set to make his season debut soon. The Phoenix Suns aim to improve their 3-5 record as they face the Los Angeles Clippers at 9:00 p.m. ET on Thursday. Green, one of Phoenix's key offensive players, is expected to return after missing the preseason and the first eight regular-season games due to a strained right hamstring.
The NBA's official injury report lists Green as probable for the upcoming game. His comeback is anticipated to relieve some pressure from Devin Booker and help the Suns regain momentum after a slow start to their season.
Mark Williams Comments on Green and Booker
Before Green's potential return, Suns center Mark Williams highlighted the impact of the Green-Booker duo on the team. He explained how their scoring abilities will ease the duties of the frontcourt players.
“I think everybody knows both of those guys can score the ball at a really high level. Defenses have to pay attention to both of them, so I think that'll make our lives as bigs a little bit easier. That's just one more person you’ve got to worry about.”
Trade Context
Jalen Green joined the Suns through a historic seven-team trade this summer that sent Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets.
Summary: Jalen Green’s expected return could significantly strengthen the Suns' offense, easing the burden on their frontcourt and boosting the team’s chances after a challenging start.