Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker left Thursday night’s game against the San Antonio Spurs in the first half because of right hip soreness and was ruled out for the remainder of the contest. The team announced the update during the game, noting only the nature of the injury and that Booker would not return.
Booker’s early exit left the Suns without one of their primary offensive leaders for the rest of the night. The timing of his departure in the first half required Phoenix to quickly adjust its rotation and scoring options against San Antonio. Details on the specific play or sequence in which Booker’s hip began bothering him were not provided, and the team did not immediately release additional information regarding the severity of the soreness.
With Booker sidelined, Phoenix had to rely more heavily on its remaining perimeter players and ballhandlers to initiate the offense and create scoring opportunities. His absence also had an impact on the Suns’ spacing and playmaking, as Booker is a central figure in their half-court sets and late-clock situations. The Suns ultimately fell to the Spurs, with Booker’s early departure becoming a significant subplot of the loss.
No official timeline for Booker’s status beyond Thursday’s game was disclosed. The team did not indicate whether he would undergo further testing or evaluation, and there was no update on his availability for upcoming games. As of the end of the night, the only confirmed information was that he experienced right hip soreness and was unable to return after leaving in the first half.
Booker has been a key contributor for Phoenix in recent seasons, and any absence, even short term, requires the Suns to adjust both their offensive rhythm and defensive matchups. His ability to score at multiple levels and handle primary-creator duties is central to the team’s identity. The Suns will likely monitor how he responds in the days following the game, but there was no immediate indication of the next steps from the organization.
The loss to San Antonio and Booker’s early exit come at a point in the season when health, continuity, and rotations are in sharper focus. For now, the Suns, their coaching staff, and fans await further clarity on Booker’s right hip soreness and what it might mean for the games ahead.
