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Suns' Dillon Brooks Out Indefinitely with Broken Hand

2/22/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Phoenix Suns guard Dillon Brooks has a broken left hand and is sidelined indefinitely.
He sustained the injury in the first quarter of a double-overtime win over the Orlando Magic, scoring five points and three rebounds.
The Suns are without Devin Booker for at least a week due to a right hip strain.
Suns are 33-24, seventh in the Western Conference.

History

Historical Context

In the 1980 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics emerged as dominant forces, with the Lakers winning their first championship in eight years. Key injuries, such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar missing 16 games, impacted team dynamics. Today, the Phoenix Suns face similar challenges with injuries to Dillon Brooks and Devin Booker, potentially jeopardizing their playoff hopes in a competitive league.

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Story summary

Phoenix Suns guard Dillon Brooks has a broken left hand and is sidelined indefinitely.
He sustained the injury in the first quarter of a double-overtime win over the Orlando Magic, scoring five points and three rebounds.
The Suns are without Devin Booker for at least a week due to a right hip strain.
Suns are 33-24, seventh in the Western Conference.

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