Suns Provide Injury Updates on Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green

Suns Provide Injury Updates on Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green

The Phoenix Suns have yet to see their full lineup healthy this season. Both starters, guard Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks, have missed several games. Green has been sidelined since injuring his hamstring before the preseason and hasn't appeared in regular season games. Meanwhile, Brooks missed the recent game against the Utah Jazz due to a core muscle strain, marking his third consecutive game out.

Coach Jordan Ott Comments on Injuries

Coach Jordan Ott provided updates on their conditions:

"It's continuing to evaluate them day-by-day. We haven't had a ton of 5-on-5 because of our schedule. Yesterday, the day in between, more just film and walk through. They've been able to partake in all of that."

Both players joined Phoenix through the Kevin Durant trade involving the Houston Rockets.

Jalen Green's Status

Green was ruled out before the regular season began and was due for a re-evaluation in ten days, though no clear timeline has been given for his debut with the Suns.

"You can see him in games, how engaged he is and how much he wants to be out there. It's the same in practice," Ott said. "He's been great the entire time. So he's getting it in here and there and that's really helped him as he's progressed here."

Ott expressed hope that Green’s live-game involvement will accelerate thanks to his work in practice despite not playing yet.

Summary

The Suns are cautiously moving forward with their injured starters while integrating them slowly in practice, aiming for a healthy and effective lineup soon.

Author's summary: The Suns continue to manage injuries to key players Brooks and Green, focusing on gradual recovery and practice involvement to speed their return to game action.

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