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Devin Booker Out with Ankle Swelling, Knicks Game in Doubt

1/17/2026

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Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker is sidelined by ankle swelling after missing a 108-105 loss to Detroit Pistons.
Two days earlier, he played through the injury vs Miami Heat, posting 24 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists.
Coach Jordan Ott remains hopeful for Booker’s return against the New York Knicks on Saturday.
Guard Jalen Green is progressing in his hamstring recovery and is doing 5-on-5 drills after over two months out.

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Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker is sidelined by ankle swelling after missing a 108-105 loss to Detroit Pistons.
Two days earlier, he played through the injury vs Miami Heat, posting 24 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists.
Coach Jordan Ott remains hopeful for Booker’s return against the New York Knicks on Saturday.
Guard Jalen Green is progressing in his hamstring recovery and is doing 5-on-5 drills after over two months out.