Suns Face Blazers Amidst Injury Concerns: Booker, Brooks, and More Sidelined
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns are grappling with a significant injury list as they prepare to face the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night. Key players including Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks, Grayson Allen, Jordan Goodwin, and Haywood Highsmith are all unavailable for the contest, forcing the Suns to field their 20th different starting lineup of the season.
Injury Report: A Depleted Suns Roster
The Suns (33-24) will be without several key contributors against the Trail Blazers (27-30). Confirmed injuries include:
- Devin Booker: Right hip strain
- Dillon Brooks: Left hand fracture
- Grayson Allen: Right knee/right ankle injury management
- Jordan Goodwin: Left calf strain
- Haywood Highsmith: Right knee injury management
- Cole Anthony: Not with team
Despite these absences, Jalen Green will play, offering some relief to the Suns’ guard depth. Portland will be without Shaedon Sharpe (left calf strain), but Deni Avdija is expected to play after being a game-time decision with low back injury management.
Suns Announce Unique Starting Lineup
Due to the extensive injury list, the Suns will start:
- Collin Gillespie
- Jalen Green
- Ryan Dunn
- Royce O’Neale
- Mark Williams
This marks Ryan Dunn’s first start since November 21, filling in for the injured Dillon Brooks, who suffered a fractured left hand in the previous game against the Orlando Magic.1
Coach Ott Emphasizes Identity Despite Injuries
Suns coach Jordan Ott addressed the team’s approach to overcoming these challenges, stating the focus will remain on maintaining their established style of play. “The identity doesn’t change. Play the same style,” Ott said. “Our defense is gonna have to be better, offense is gonna have to be better…We’re just gonna have to find new ways as things continue to progress.”1
Recent Matchup History
The Suns have won both previous matchups against the Trail Blazers this season.3 Phoenix secured a 127-110 victory over Portland on November 18, 2025, with Devin Booker scoring 19 points in that game.3
Game Details
Tonight’s game is scheduled to tip off shortly after 6:00 p.m. MST.
1 ESPN. “Devin Booker becomes Phoenix Suns’ all-time leading scorer.” February 4, 2025.
3 AP News. “Booker scores 19 as the Suns down the Trail Blazers 127-110.” November 18, 2025.