Suns Face Playoff Concerns as Dillon Brooks Suffers Hand Injury
The Phoenix Suns are dealing with a significant blow as forward Dillon Brooks reportedly suffered a broken left hand during Sunday’s 113-110 double-overtime win against the Orlando Magic. This injury comes at a critical juncture in the season as the Suns navigate a challenging stretch run.
Injury Details and Timeline
According to ESPN, citing sources, Brooks’ hand is broken and he will miss significant time. While the team has not yet issued official confirmation, doctors will meet to determine a specific timetable for his return. NBA.com reports the injury occurred after only seven minutes of play against the Magic on February 22, 2026.
Impact on the Suns
Brooks, averaging over 21 points per game this season, has been a key addition to the Suns since being acquired in a trade that sent 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets last offseason. His production and tenacious defense will be sorely missed. The injury is particularly concerning given that All-Star guard Devin Booker is already sidelined with a right hip strain, expected to keep him out for at least a week. NBA.com
Recent Games and Standings
The Suns defeated the Orlando Magic 113-110 in double overtime on February 21, 2026, despite the injury to Brooks. On January 9, 2026, Phoenix defeated the New York Knicks 112-107. ESPN reports details of that game.
As of February 22, 2026, the Suns hold a record of 33-24, placing them seventh in the Western Conference.
Other NBA Results (February 21, 2026)
- New Orleans Pelicans – Philadelphia 76ers 126-111
- Miami Heat – Memphis Grizzlies 136-120
- Chicago Bulls – Detroit Pistons 110-126
- San Antonio Spurs – Sacramento Kings 139-122
- New York Knicks – Houston Rockets 108-106
NBA Conference Standings (February 22, 2026)
Eastern Conference
- Detroit: 41-13
- Boston: 36-19
- New York: 35-21
- Cleveland: 36-21
- Toronto: 33-23
- Philadelphia: 30-26
- Miami: 31-27
- Orlando: 29-25
- Atlanta: 27-31
- Charlotte: 26-31
- Milwaukee: 24-30
- Chicago: 24-33
- Washington: 16-39
- Brooklyn: 15-40
- Indiana: 15-42
Western Conference
- Oklahoma: 43-14
- San Antonio: 40-16
- Denver: 36-21
- Houston: 34-21
- LA Lakers: 34-21
- Minnesota: 35-22
- Phoenix: 33-24
- Golden State: 29-27
- LA Clippers: 27-29
- Portland: 27-30
- Memphis: 21-34
- Dallas: 19-36
- Utah: 18-39
- New Orleans: 16-42
- Sacramento: 12-46
Dillon Brooks Profile
Dillon Brooks, born January 22, 1996, is a Canadian professional basketball player currently with the Phoenix Suns. He previously played for the Memphis Grizzlies (2017-2023) and the Houston Rockets (2023-2025). Wikipedia notes he was a consensus second-team All-American in 2017 while playing for the Oregon Ducks and earned NBA All-Defensive Second Team honors in 2023.