Suns Provide Injury Updates on Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green
The Phoenix Suns continue to await a fully healthy roster as guards Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks remain sidelined. Green has yet to make his regular-season debut due to a hamstring injury suffered before preseason activities. Brooks, meanwhile, missed his third consecutive game on Friday against the Utah Jazz because of a core muscle strain.
Coach Jordan Ott on Players’ Recovery
“It’s continuing to evaluate them day-by-day. We haven’t had a ton of 5-on-5 because of our schedule. Yesterday was more about film and walkthroughs. They’ve been able to partake in all of that,”
— Jordan Ott, Suns coach
Ott reported that both Green and Brooks are progressing positively and staying involved in practice sessions despite their injuries.
Background and Timeline
Both players joined the Suns as part of the Kevin Durant trade with the Houston Rockets. Green was initially projected to be re-evaluated ten days after being ruled out before the season’s start, yet no clear timeframe has been set for his return.
“You can see him in games, how engaged he is and how much he wants to be out there. It’s the same in practice. He’s been great the entire time,”
— Jordan Ott on Jalen Green
According to Ott, Green’s active participation in limited team activities has helped maintain his rhythm and should facilitate a smoother transition once he returns to live action.
Author’s Summary
The Suns remain patient as Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks recover, with coach Jordan Ott emphasizing steady progress and strong player engagement during their rehabilitation.