How long is Devin Booker sidelined?

Short‑term absence, immediate impact

The Phoenix Suns announced that the guard sustained a right hip strain during a recent game and will be sidelined for at least one week. The team plans to re‑evaluate him after that initial period to determine whether he will need a longer recovery timeline. The injury occurred in Phoenix’s loss earlier in the week, and the club issued the update ahead of its next matchup.

What that means for Phoenix

• Rotation changes: the Suns must redistribute minutes among ballhandlers and scoring options while Booker is out, affecting lineup continuity and offensive flow.
• Betting and scheduling: oddsmakers adjusted expectations for the team in the short term; without Booker the Suns enter upcoming games as a less certain pick.
• Medical checkpoint: the club will perform a reassessment in roughly seven days to decide next steps — further rest, a graded return to practice, or a longer rehab plan if symptoms persist.

Context and outlook

This is a setback in what has been a stop‑start season for the veteran guard. While a one‑week window points toward a moderate injury, the team’s medical staff will base the return on pain, mobility and response to controlled activity. In the near term, Phoenix will look to steady its defense and find scoring balance without its primary offensive creator. If the re‑evaluation goes poorly, the absence could stretch past the initial estimate, but for now the club’s immediate plan is a conservative, measured approach to recovery.