DECEMBER 11, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
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How long is Devin Booker out? Hamstring injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Suns star Suns superstar Devin Booker is dealing with a left hamstring injury. Here is the latest on his potential return.
Suns vs. Pelicans: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions The Phoenix Suns (16-10) play against the New Orleans Pelicans (8-8) at Smoothie King Center Game Time: 3:30 PM EST on Sunday December 11, 2...
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Suns scratch Booker in New Orleans with hamstring tightness
The Phoenix Suns have scratched leading scorer Devin Booker from their game against the New Orleans Pelicans because of tightness in his left hamstringDECEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cameron Johnson - Spotted shooting, still out Johnson (knee) remains out for Sunday's contest against the Pelicans and is without a clear timeline to return to game action.
Impact Johnson underwent surgery Nov. 8 to remove a portion of the meniscus from his right knee and was projected for a 1-to-2-month recovery time. He's now past the one-month mark in his recovery, but the Suns have yet to provide information on when he might be ready to practice again, much less play. On a positive note, Johnson hasn't been shut down from activities entirely; Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic relays that the fourth-year forward was spotted taking part in the Suns' morning shootaround ahead of Wednesday's loss to the Celtics.
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dario Saric - Starting in place of Booker Suns head coach Monty Williams said Saric will start Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Saric will presumably slot in at power forward, while Torrey Craig joins Mikal Bridges on the wing in the absence of Devin Booker (hamstring). Don't expect Saric to directly absorb Bridges' season average of 35.4 minutes per game -- that playing time will likely be split among a collection of players that includes Saric, Damion Lee, Josh Okogie and Landry Shamet.
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dario Saric - Starting in place of Booker Suns head coach Monty Williams said Saric will start Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Saric will presumably slot in at power forward, while Torrey Craig joins Mikal Bridges on the wing in the absence of Devin Booker (hamstring). Don't expect Saric to directly absorb Bridges' season average of 35.4 minutes per game -- that playing time will likely be split among a collection of players that includes Saric, Damion Lee, Josh Okogie and Landry Shamet.
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Devin Booker - Sidelined versus Pelicans Booker (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Booker's sore left hamstring will result in him missing his first game of the season and temporarily clouds his status heading into the Suns' upcoming three-game week. Damion Lee, Landry Shamet and Josh Okogie are the primary candidates to pick up minutes on the wing in Booker's stead, though Cameron Payne may also get more run off the ball after his recent stint as the Suns' starting point guard came to an end when Chris Paul recently returned from his extended absence due to a heel injury.
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
'I love you guys': Devin Booker's speech at Moss Point (Miss.) High jersey ceremony Phoenix Suns All-Star Devin Booker addressed the crowd at Moss Point (Miss.) High as his high school jersey was retired at a ceremony Dec. 1...
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
USA TODAY Sam Garvin, the Phoenix Suns interim governor, talked about changing the team's culture, suspended owner Robert Sarver and the team's sale.
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Devin Booker's Moss Point High School retirement jersey ceremony Devin Booker had his Moss Point High jersey retired Saturday as Suns teammates and coaches made trip from New Orleans to Mississippi for the...
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Duane Washington Jr. - Out again Sunday Washington (hip) will not suit up for Sunday's meeting with the Pelicans, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Impact Washington is slated to miss a fourth consecutive game due to a muscle strain in his left hip. He does not factor into the nightly rotation, but his next opportunity to take the floor will come Tuesday against Houston.
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Devin Booker - Officially questionable Sunday Booker (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Impact Booker was tabbed day-to-day due to soreness in his left hamstring and is iffy for Sunday's contest. If he were to sit, Landry Shamet and Damion Lee would likely be the primary beneficiaries.
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Saint Mary's beats No. 22 San Diego State 68-61 in Phoenix
Aidan Mahaney scored 20 points, Alex Ducas added 17 and Saint Mary’s knocked off No. 22 San Diego State 68-61 in the Jerry Colangelo ClassicDECEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Zion Williamson 360° Windmill DUNK vs Suns 🔥 #pelicans #shorts
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Devin Booker - Day-to-day with hamstring tightness Head coach Monty Williams indicated Saturday that Booker is considered day-to-day with left hamstring tightness, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Booker played 36 minutes in Friday's game versus the Pelicans but has struggled with his shot over the last three games, failing to top 20 points in any of them. Perhaps the hamstring issue can explain the shooting woes, and the star guard's status is worth keeping an eye on ahead of the tilt.
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams shares he tried to hire Joe Mazzulla away from Boston “He was a guy that was smart enough to not come here with us,” shared Williams.
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Chris Paul is going to lose any argument that's anti Zion Williamson dunking CP3 may have a point about Zion’s last-second 360 windmill, but NBA Twitter doesn’t want to hear it
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • DEADSPIN.COM
Chris Paul - Returns to form in loss Paul closed Friday's 128-117 loss to the Pelicans with 24 points (7-14 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds and seven assists in 34 minutes.
Impact Paul looked more like his usual self Friday since returning from the heel injury, scoring 12 points in each half on a combined 7-of-14 shooting while tying Devin Booker with a game-high seven assists. Nine of Paul's points came in the fourth quarter, where he went 3-of-4 from beyond the arc to finish with a season-high six three-pointers in the contest. The Suns' point guard also recorded eight rebounds on the night, which matched his season high.
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Deandre Ayton - Grabs game-high 14 boards Ayton amassed 25 points (11-15 FG, 3-5 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 40 minutes during Friday's 128-117 loss to the Pelicans.
Impact Ayton dominated on the glass Friday, racking up six rebounds in the first quarter before adding eight more boards in the second half to lead the game with 14, four of which came on the offensive end. The Suns' big man was also efficient shooting the ball, going a combined 10-of-12 from the field for 23 points from the second quarter on, though Phoenix would still go on to lose its third straight contest. It marked Ayton's 12th double-double of the season, while he's scored 20 or more points in three of his last four.
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Phoenix faces New Orleans on 3-game slide
Phoenix looks to break its three-game slide with a win against New OrleansDECEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LIVE: Pelicans vs Suns Postgame Interviews 12/9/2022
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Williamson's closing dunk ends Pels win over Suns with shoves The Pelicans defeated the Suns on Friday night and tempers flared as time expired following Zion Williamson's closing dunk.
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Williamson's 35 points lift Pelicans past Suns, 128-117
Zion Williamson capped a season-high 35-point performance with a 360-degree, one-handed jam in the final seconds that upset Phoenix players, and the New Orleans Pelicans defeated t...DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Zion Williamson ERUPTS for 35pts vs. Phoenix Suns 12/9/2022
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • YOUTUBE
SUNS at PELICANS | NBA FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | December 9, 2022
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