Suns’ Dillon Brooks Suffers Broken Hand, Devin Booker’s Return Still Uncertain
Phoenix Suns guard Dillon Brooks sustained a broken left hand during Saturday’s 113-110 double-overtime victory against the Orlando Magic, sources confirmed to ESPN on February 21, 2026. The injury is expected to sideline Brooks for an extended period, with doctors scheduled to meet Sunday to determine a precise recovery timetable.
Injury Details and Game Impact
Brooks played seven minutes against the Magic, recording five points and three rebounds before exiting the game with 4:46 remaining in the first quarter. He appeared to injure his hand after a jump shot contested by Orlando’s Wendell Carter Jr. Arizona Sports reported. He was later officially ruled out for the remainder of the contest.
Ryan Dunn started in place of Brooks to begin the third quarter.
Additional Injury Concerns for the Suns
This injury adds to the Suns’ existing injury woes. All-Star guard Devin Booker is already expected to miss at least one week due to a right hip strain suffered against the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday according to ESPN. Booker will be re-evaluated after the week-long period.
Jordan Goodwin also left Saturday’s game with a calf injury and will undergo an MRI on Sunday, as reported by Arizona Sports.
Brooks’ Performance and Team Standing
Entering Saturday’s game, Brooks was averaging a career-high 21.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game in his first season with the Suns. The Suns are 3-4 without Brooks this season.
Despite the injuries, the Suns (33-24) managed to secure a 113-110 double-overtime win over the Magic (29-26) thanks to a game-winning 3-pointer by Jalen Green at the buzzer.
Looking Ahead
The Suns, currently a surprise postseason contender under first-year head coach Jordan Ott, will necessitate to navigate these injuries as they push for a playoff berth. The team will rely on contributions from players like Jalen Green, Collin Gillespie, Mark Williams, and Ryan Dunn to fill the void left by Brooks and Booker.